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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.
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• Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.
Table of contents Introduction Safe and proper usage ... 4 1 Getting started Main features ... 6 Identification of parts ... 7 Display (LCD panel) ...8 Power supply ...10 Inserting batteries ...10 Battery settings ...12 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB ...12 Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter (optional) to charge ...13 Turning on/off the power ...15...
Olympus’s liability. Precautions relating to recording: • Olympus will not be held responsible for any deletion or corruption of recorded files caused by malfunction of the recorder or your PC.
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1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. • Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals.
Main features s Built-in Stereo FM tuner. You can use the recorder as a radio (For WS-710M only) (☞ P.41). s Dual function recorder as a digital voice recorder and a digital music player (For WS-710M, WS-700M only) (☞ P.25, P.31). Supports high capacity recording media.
Display (LCD panel) Folder list display For WS-710M: When [Recorder] mode is selected: For WS-700M: When [Recorder] mode is selected: For WS-710M/WS-700M: When [Music] mode is selected: Identification of parts For WS-600S: 1 Recording media indicator*1, [Recorder] mode indicator, Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 Recording media indicator*1, [Music] mode indicator,...
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When [Music] mode is selected: For WS-600S: 1 Recording media indicator*1, Folder name, Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Recording media indicator*1, Folder name, Battery indicator 4 File name *1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only File display For WS-710M/WS-700M: When [Recorder] mode is selected: Identification of parts When [Music] mode is selected: For WS-600S:...
Identification of parts í ] Erase lock indicator, [Ø] Speaker muting indicator, Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playback time During recording mode: Remaining recording time During playback or stop mode: File length Playback mode indicator...
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Notes • Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the fi le, etc.
Replace the battery and switch on the recorder. Press the + or − button to change the setting. [Ni-MH] (õ): Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR401). [Alkaline] (ú): Select when using a commercially available alkaline battery. Press the OK `/MENU button to complete the setting.
Make sure that the recorder is stopped, and connect to the PC's USB port. Press the OK `/MENU button to start charging. Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to [¿]. Charging time: approximately 3 hours * * It shows the approximate time when charging the rechargeable battery fully from no remaining power at the room temperature.
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Press the OK `/MENU button to start charging. • If [USB Connect] has not been set to [AC Adapter], [Please wait] will continue to be displayed (☞ P.61). Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to [¿]. Notes • The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is not turned on.
(e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposing. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal. Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum.
HOLD If you bring the recorder is set to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Also, you can stop to prevent accident during recording. Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position.
Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used...
Changing the time and date While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the STOP (4) button to display the [Time & Date] and [Remain]. If the current time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below.
Inserting and ejecting a microSD card For WS-710M/WS-700M: The “microSD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder can be used with commercially available microSD cards as well as the built-in memory. Inserting a microSD card While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover.
• Before inserting the microSD card, turn off the write protection function. Check the Olympus website regarding microSD cards which are confi rmed operation with this recorder. • This recorder may not recognize correctly on some microSD cards which are not compatible with this recorder.
[Home] display operations For WS-710M/WS-700M: As well as an voice recorder and a music player, you can also use the recorder as a radio*. * For WS-710M only. +− button OK `/MENU button LIST button Press the LIST button repeatedly to set the [Home] display.
Notes on the folders The built-in memory or the microSD card can be used for the recording media (For WS-710M, WS-700M only). The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved.
About the folder for music playback For WS-710M/WS-700M: When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed (☞...
Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (☞ P.22, P.23). [Home] display* Example: WS-710M Folder list Folder list display (First layer)
About recording Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between [&] to [*]. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder [&] might be used to store private information, while Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding business information.
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For WS-710M, WS-700M only: • We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before recording (☞ P.63). • When a microSD card is inserted in the recorder, be sure to confi rm the recording media as either [Built-in Memory] or [microSD Card] so that there is no mistake (☞...
Listening while audio is recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the + or − button. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.
Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to [ST XQ] (WMA format) mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions. The following table shows the recommended settings for some example recording conditions.
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.
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Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder: The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other device, and the MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. To MIC jack Note...
About playback Playback The recorder can playback WAV*, MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer. * For WS-710M, WS-700M only. STOP (4) button +− button OK `/MENU button For WS-710M/WS-700M:...
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Settings relating to playback For WS-710M/WS-700M: If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of [Noise Cancel]*1 noisy surroundings, adjust (☞ P.47, P.53) the Noise Cancel setting level. The EUPHONY setting can [EUPHONY]*2 be set to one of 4 levels (☞...
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Forwarding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 9 button. • [ß] will appear on the display. • If you release the 9 button, it will stop. Press the OK `/MENU button to start playback from where it was stopped.
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Locating the beginning of the file While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode, press the 9 button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button.
Index marks can only be placed on files created by Olympus voice recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations.
Changing the playback speed Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed. The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural.
How to begin segment repeat playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. REC (s) button Select a file that has a segment you would like to playback repeatedly, and start playback. Press the REC (s) button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback.
Cancel the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback. a Press the STOP (4) button Pressing the STOP (4) button will release segment repeat playback, and stop playback. b Press the REC (s) button Pressing the REC (s) button will release segment repeat playback, and playback continues without repeating.
Erasing Erasing files A selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. +− button OK `/MENU button ERASE button Select the file you want to erase (☞ P.22 to P.24). While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press the ERASE button.
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Press the + button to select [Start]. Press the OK `/MENU button. • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. • [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically. Notes • You cannot recover a fi le once it has been erased.
About the FM radio (For WS-710M only) Using the FM radio For WS-710M: Radio reception will vary substantially depending on where you are using the radio. If the reception is poor, adjust the antenna position or orientation, or place the recorder in a location where a radio signal can be easily received, such as by a window.
FM radio mode operations For WS-710M: Plug in the earphones Set to [FM Radio] mode (☞ P.21). • Change the mode to [FM Radio] mode. • To stop FM radio reception, press the LIST button to go to the [Home] display.
Presetting radio stations automatically [Auto-preset] Presetting stations makes it easy to find your desired station. Plug in the earphones +− button OK `/MENU button Set to [FM Radio] mode (☞ P.21). Press and hold the OK `/MENU button. • The menu will appear on the display (☞...
Changing the reception mode Select the reception mode according to reception conditions. If the signal from the station you are looking for is weak and cannot be detected using Auto Preset, change to manual reception and fine tune the frequency. Plug in the earphones FM radio mode operations...
Adding a radio station You can add stations from Auto/Manual reception to the presets. Plug in the earphones +− button OK `/MENU button SCENE/INDEX button Receive a radio station to preset. Press the SCENE/INDEX button. • Select [Cancel] and press the OK `/MENU button to return to the previous display.
Recording FM radio For WS-710M: Plug in the earphones Receive the broadcast program you wish to record (☞ P.21, P.42). In menu settings relating to FM radio, set [Output] to [Earphones] (☞ P.47, P.59). If [Output] is set to [Speaker], •...
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. +− button 9 0 button OK `/MENU button While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the...
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• Pressing the 0 button without pressing the OK `/MENU button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen. Press the STOP (4) button to close the menu screen. • When in the menu screen during recording or playback, pressing the 0 or STOP (4) button will allow you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or...
+ 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.39). [On]: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased.
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Select the recording rate. When [PCM] is selected: [44.1 kHz/16 bit]*1 When [MP3] is selected: [256 kbps]*1, [192 kbps]*2, [128 kbps] When [WMA] is selected: [ST XQ], [ST HQ], [ST SP], [HQ], [SP], [LP] *1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only. *2 For WS-600S only. •...
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Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start/stop actuation level. • The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. • The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording.
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Voice sync level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) Press the REC (s) button again. • The recorder will go into standby. [Standby] will flash on the display and the recording indicator light will flash. • When the input is at or above the voice sync level, recording will start automatically.
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[Power]: This mode focuses more on lower sound registers. [Wide]: This mode has an even more expansive feel. [Natural]: This mode achieves natural bandwidth correction and acoustical field expansion. [Off]: Disables this function. • When [EUPHONY] is set to [Power], [Wide] or [Natural], slow/high speed playback will not function.
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• In [Folder] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last fi le in the folder, [End] fl ashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the fi rst fi le in the folder. •...
[Scene Save]: You can save up to 5 sets of menu settings relating to a current playback. • If you select [Scene Select], proceed to the operation of Step 4. When [Scene Save] is selected: Set the playback settings according to your preferences. Specify a save destination for the settings.
Battery Select to match the battery you are using. [Ni-MH]: Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR401). [Alkaline]: Select when using a commercially available alkaline dry battery. USB Settings Refer to “Changing the USB class [USB...
FM Menu For WS-710M: Rec Mode You can change the recording mode when recording from the FM radio. Select a recording mode to suit your purpose. [PCM]: The recording rate will be automatically set to [44.1 kHz/16 bit]. [MP3]: The recording rate will be automatically set to [128 kbps].
OK `/MENU or 9 Press the button. • The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved. Press the + or − button to select the location to move it to. Press the OK `/MENU button to complete the setting.
Press the + button to select [Start]. Press the OK `/MENU button. • [Dividing!] will appear and file dividing will start. • File dividing is completed when [File divide completed] appears. Notes • The fi le divide cannot be done when the fi le list is displayed.
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When [USB Connect] is selected: Press the + or − button to change the setting. [PC]: Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC and used as a storage device or composite device. Connected as storage or composite. [AC Adapter]: Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC for charging or to the AC Adapter (A514)
Formatting the recorder [Format] +− button 9 0 button OK `/MENU button If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder.
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Press the OK `/MENU button. • Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display. • [Format Done] appears when formatting ends. Notes • Never format the recorder from a PC. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music fi les with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again.
Using the recorder on your PC By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer, play them back, and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes (☞...
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC • When you are downloading a fi le from the recorder or uploading a fi le to the recorder, do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the recording indicator light is blinking.
Connecting to your PC Boot the PC. Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder. Make sure that the recorder is stopped, and connect to the PC’s USB port.
Disconnecting from your PC Windows Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. • When the window indicating that it is safe to remove hardware window appears, close the window.
Transfer the voice files to your PC The 5 voice folders of this recorder are appeared as [Folder A], [Folder B], [Folder C], [Folder D] and [Folder E], and the recorded voice files are saved in these folders (When using the WS-710M, FM radio recordings will be saved in [FLD_FM]).
Using Windows Media Player Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞...
Copying music from CD Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click [Rip CD] menu. • For Windows Media Player 11 Click [Rip]. • If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched. Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy.
Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.71). Windows Media Player 12 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player.
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Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [Sync list] on the right. Click [Start sync]. • The file is transferred to the recorder. Note •...
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• To transfer the fi les by using Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media Player 10, check the Olympus website. • If the music fi les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Can’t make the system file.
Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the voice files to your PC” (☞...
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Windows Media Player 11 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click [Burn] menu. Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select voice files or albums to copy to the CD-R/RW, and Drag &...
Using iTunes Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports MP3 format music files. By using iTunes, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞ P.78) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder (☞...
Copying music from CD Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start iTunes. Click [iTunes] { [Preferences]. Click [Advanced] tag. Click [Importing]. Set the file format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC, and click [OK]. •...
Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.78). Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes.
Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the voice files to your PC” (☞...
Using as external memory of the PC In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out. With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory.
Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.39). This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair (☞ P.91). Remove the microSD card, and put it again (☞ P.19 to P.20).
Message Meaning [Can’t make the system file. Connect The management file to PC and delete cannot be created. unnecessary file] File which cannot be [Cannot play this file] played. [This file can't be File which cannot be divided] split. Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly.
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Symptom Probable cause The microphone sensitivity is too low. Recording level too This could potentially be because the output level for the connected external devices are too low. The connected external microphone is monaural. Voice files are not [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recorded in stereo recording mode.
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Symptom Probable cause For WS-710M only: The earphones are not plugged into Cannot receive the EAR jack. FM radio signal [Output] is set to [Earphones]. For WS-710M, WS-700M only: [Battery] is set to [Alkaline]. Cannot recharge You have not pressed the OK `/MENU button.
Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company’s website. Sales of accessories are different according to the country. s Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording.
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ 4 EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: 44.1 kHz USB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V 4 External dimensions: 98.5 mm ×...
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19 h. 24 h. *1 Alkaline battery *2 Ni-MH Rechargeble battery Note • Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use. Specifications Built-in speaker 12 h.
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Guide to recording times The following values are strictly rough guides. 4 Linear PCM format: Recording medium WS-710M (8 GB) Built-in memory WS-700M (4 GB) 8 GB microSD card* 4 GB 2 GB 4 MP3 format: Recording medium WS-710M (8 GB) Built-in memory WS-700M (4 GB) WS-600S (2 GB)
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Maximum recording time per file • The maximum capacity for a single fi le is limited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3, and approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM format (WAV). • Regardless of the memory remaining amount, the longest sound recording time per fi le is restricted to the following value.
Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe...
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