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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
WS-853
WS-852
USER MANUAL
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 recording, we recommend that you test the record
function and volume before use.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    WS-852 Use with a PC Other information USER MANUAL 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 recording, we recommend that you test the record...
  • Page 2 Table of contents Names of parts ............4 3 Playback Recorder ................4 Display (Normal mode) .............5 Playback ..............30 Display (Simple mode) ............6 Basic playback procedure ..........30 Fast-forwarding ..............31 1 Getting started Rewinding ..............31 Skipping to the beginning of a file .........32 Setup ..............
  • Page 3 Table of contents Device menu [Device Menu] ........52 Indications used in this manual Selecting the recording media [Memory Select] .....52 Setting the battery in use [Battery] ........52 NOTE Setting the time/date [Time & Date] ......52 Selecting the mode [Mode Select] ........53 Describes precautions and operations that Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] ....53 should be absolutely avoided in using the...

  • Page 4: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Recorder & 1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) # FOLDER/INDEX button 2 Display $ CALENDAR/SCENE button 3 LED indicator light (LED) % 0 button 4 STOP ( 4) button ^ + button 5 ERASE button & 9 button 6 MENU button * `OK button 7 Built-in speaker...

  • Page 5: Display (Normal Mode)

    9 File length [l]: Internal memory 0 Level meter [m]: microSD card ! Playback position bar indicator Possible recording time remaining 7 Meanings of indicators shown in * 1 WS-853 model only indicator display area * 2 WS-852 model only...

  • Page 6: Display (Simple Mode)

    (During playback mode) lock indicator 8 Rec Scene 2 Battery indicator * 1 WS-853 model only [ ]: Ni-MH* [ ]: Alkaline* 3 Voice recorder status indicator [ ]: Recording indicator • Pressing and holding the STOP ( 4)

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Turning the power ON started Getting Selecting the battery setting (WS-853 model only) started Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline battery.

  • Page 8: Inserting The Battery

    Setup Inserting the battery Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice recorder. Slide open the battery cover Slide the battery cover while pressing down on it. completely closed. Insert AAA batteries, making sure to place the positive and negative terminals correctly.

  • Page 9: Turning The Power On

    [ON] position. Press the + or – button to select the type of battery you inserted. Battery type [Ni-MH] ( Select if you inserted an Olympus POWER switch nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404). [Alkaline] ( Select if you inserted an alkaline battery.

  • Page 10: Setting The Time/Date

    Setup Setting the time/date Selecting the mode Press the 9 or 0 button to Press the + or – button to select the item to set. change the mode. [Normal Mode]: Press the + or – button to change This is the standard mode in which the number.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector After making sure the voice WS-853 model only recorder is stopped, connect the USB connector to a USB port on a NOTE • Before charging the battery, insert the rechargeable battery provided and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH] (☞ P.8, P.52).
  • Page 12 • Use the optional USB extension cable (KP19) if needed. • Use only a compatible Olympus USB extension cable (KP19). Operation is not guaranteed if another manufacturer’s cable is used. Only use the Olympus...

  • Page 13: Batteries

    Batteries Battery indicator Rechargeable batteries As the battery loses its remaining charge, the battery indicator on the display changes as WS-853 model only follows: Read the information below carefully when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404). • [...
  • Page 14 Batteries NOTE • Due to the nature of nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries, new batteries and batteries not used for an extended period (one month or more) may not charge completely. The battery should become fully charged after charging and discharging the battery up to three times.

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing A Microsd Card

    Inserting/removing a microSD card The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD cards (microSD, microSDHC) sold separately. Inserting a microSD card While the voice recorder is in stop Close the card cover. mode, open the card cover. •...

  • Page 16: Removing A Microsd Card

    Olympus has verified operation, but will not guarantee it's performance. Also note that some cards may no longer be recognized correctly...

  • Page 17: Preventing Accidental Operation

    Preventing accidental operation Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from accidentally pressing the button when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording.

  • Page 18: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the power OFF Existing data, menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF. While the recorder is in stop Power Save mode mode, slide the POWER switch to the [OFF/HOLD] position. When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 5 minutes after power ON, the display disappears and the voice recorder automatically enters...

  • Page 19: Selecting Folders And Files

    Selecting folders and files The recorder provides five folders, [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]. Each folder can store up to 200 files. Using the Calendar Search function Press the FOLDER/INDEX button while the voice recorder is in stop to search for a file mode.
  • Page 20 Selecting folders and files Press the +, –, 9 or 0 button to select the desired date. a Number of files saved (recorded) on selected date b Date file was recorded c Selected date d Today’s date • Dates on which files were saved are underlined.

  • Page 21: Recording

    Recording Recording The voice recorder has five folders ([ ] to [ ]) in which recorded files can be saved. These folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and leisure). Basic recording procedure Press the REC ( s) button to start Select the folder to save the recording in (☞...
  • Page 22 Recording NOTE Sound files recorded with the voice • To prevent the beginning of the recorder are automatically given a file recording being cut off, start recording name in the format below. after the LED indicator light has lit or recording indicator has appeared in 151001 _ 0001.MP3 the display.

  • Page 23: Pausing/Resuming Recording

    Recording Pausing/resuming recording Recording settings Various recording settings are available, letting you tailor recording to different Press the REC ( s) button during recording conditions. recording. [Rec Level] Sets the recording level. (☞ P.44) [Rec Mode] Sets the recording sound (☞ P.44) quality.

  • Page 24: Monitoring While Recording

    Recording Monitoring while recording You can monitor the recording as you are making it by listening on the earphones plugged into the voice recorder’s earphone jack ( ). Use the + or – button to adjust the recording monitor volume. •...

  • Page 25: Changing The Recording Scene [Rec Scene]

    Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] Changing the recording scene The voice recorder has pre-registered templates of optimum settings tailored to various recording applications such as conference and dictation. When selecting one of these templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single operation.
  • Page 26 Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] [Duplication (Auto Divide)] [Rec Level] [Low] • [Rec Scene] also can be set from the [Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps] menu (☞ P.40). [Low Cut Filter] [Off] [VCVA] [Off] NOTE [V-Sync. Rec] [On] • Recording menu settings cannot be [Duplication (Timer)] changed when a [Rec Scene] selection [Rec Level]...

  • Page 27: Recording With An External Microphone

    Recording with an external microphone Recording with an external microphone You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder’s microphone jack ( ). Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording.

  • Page 28: Recording From Another Connected Device

    Recording from another connected device Recording audio from another device with this recorder Audio can be recorded when you have connected the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of another device and the microphone jack ( ) of the recorder using the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for duplication.
  • Page 29 Recording from another connected device Connect the voice recorder NOTE with another device using the • Do not plug or unplug devices into connecting cord KA333. voice recorder jacks while recording. • Perform adjustment of the recording To audio output terminal level on the other device.

  • Page 30: Playback

    Playback Playback In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in MP3 format transferred from a PC. Basic playback procedure Press the STOP ( 4) button to stop Select the file to play from the folder containing it (☞ P.19).

  • Page 31: Fast-Forwarding

    Playback Fast-forwarding Rewinding Fast-forwarding while the voice Rewinding while the voice recorder is recorder is in stop mode in stop mode With the voice recorder stopped, With the voice recorder stopped, press and hold the 9 button. press and hold the 0 button. •...

  • Page 32: Skipping To The Beginning Of A File

    Playback NOTE Skipping to the beginning of a file • If an index mark or temp mark is reached when skipping to the beginning of a file during playback, playback starts from the position of the mark. When skipping to the beginning of a file while the voice recorder is in stop mode, the mark is ignored (☞ P.37).

  • Page 33: Playback Through The Earphones

    (☞ P.49) position, and playing short segments repeatedly. * 1 WS-852 model only Press the `OK button to start * 2 WS-853 model only playback. • There will be no sound from the speaker when the earphones are connected.
  • Page 34 Playback NOTE Music files • To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set If a music file transferred to the voice recorder the volume to [00] before plugging in is unplayable, check that its sampling rate the earphone. and bit rate values are within the supported •...

  • Page 35: Changing The Playback Speed

    • The function below cannot be used when changing the playback speed. • [Noise Cancel]* (☞ P.48) * WS-853 model only Press the + or – button. Fast playback restrictions Depending on their sampling frequency and bit rate, some files may not play normally.

  • Page 36: A-B Repeat Playback

    Playback A-B repeat playback The voice recorder has a function with which you repeat the playback of a portion (segment) of the file being played. Select a file for A-B repeat playback, and start playback. Press the REC ( s) button when playback reaches the desired start position for A-B repeat playback.

  • Page 37: Index Marks/Temp Marks

    Index marks can only be written in files created with Olympus voice recorders. For files created with other devices, you can temporarily store desired positions in the memory using temp marks.

  • Page 38: Erasing Files

    Erasing files Erasing files This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the current folder at once. Press the `OK button. Select the file you want to erase (☞ P.19). Press the ERASE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode.
  • Page 39 Erasing files NOTE • Files cannot be restored after being erased, so please check carefully before erasing a file. • You cannot delete folders through the recorder. • Locked files and read-only files cannot be erased (☞ P.43). • When there is a microSD in the voice recorder, be sure to check whether the recording media being erased is [Internal memory] or [microSD card]...

  • Page 40: Menu

    Menu Setting menu items Basic operation In normal mode, menu items are arranged by tabs, letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and then moving to the desired item within the tab. Follow the steps below to set a menu item.
  • Page 41 Setting menu items Press the + or – button to change • You can also use the 9 button to perform this operation. the setting. Press the + or – button to select the desired setting item. When the screen display is [Simple Mode].
  • Page 42 Menu items that can be set during simple performed for 8 seconds. mode [Rec Scene] [Time & Date] [Skip Space] [Beep] [Memory Select] [Mode Select] [Battery]* [Language] *1 WS-852 model only *2 WS-853 model only...

  • Page 43: File Menu [File Menu]

    File menu [File Menu] Press the `OK button. Preventing accidental file erasure • [Dividing!] appears in the display, and [File Lock] the file dividing process starts. [File divide completed] appears when the process has finished. The file lock feature lets you lock important files to prevent them being accidentally erased.

  • Page 44: Recording Menu [Rec Menu]

    Recording menu [Rec Menu] Selecting the recording level Setting the recording mode [Rec Level] [Rec Mode] You can change the recording level You can prioritize sound quality or recording (sensitivity) as needed for your recording time. Select the recording mode that best application.

  • Page 45: Reducing Noise During Recording [Low Cut Filter]

    Recording menu [Rec Menu] Reducing noise during recording Adjusting the voice activation level for voice-activated recording [Low Cut Filter] Press the REC ( s) button to start With the voice recorder's low cut filter recording. function you can make recordings that reduce humming sounds from air- •...

  • Page 46: Voice Sync Recording Function [V-Sync. Rec]

    Recording menu [Rec Menu] Voice sync recording function • Increasing the setting number [V-Sync. Rec] increases the VCVA activation sensitivity, enabling quieter sounds to The voice sync recording function activate the start of recording. automatically starts recording when a sound •...
  • Page 47 Recording menu [Rec Menu] Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recording • The voice recorder automatically ends recording and returns to recording standby mode when the input sound Press the REC ( s) button to has been below the voice sync level prepare for recording.

  • Page 48: Playback Menu [Play Menu]

    Turns the voice filter function on. noise when a recorded voice is difficult to [Off]: discern. Turns the voice filter function off. WS-853 model only NOTE • Using the [Voice Filter] function will make the battery deplete more quickly. [High] [Low]: Reduces surrounding noise, producing higher sound-quality playback.

  • Page 49: Selecting Playback Modes [Play Mode]

    Playback menu [Play Menu] • When [Playback range] is set to Selecting playback modes [Folder], [End] blinks in the display for [Play Mode] 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played, then playback stops at the start position of the first file in Several playback modes are available for the folder.
  • Page 50 Playback menu [Play Menu] Press the + or – button to select a NOTE setting. • Forward/reverse skip operations over a When [Forward Skip] was selected: skip space that contains an index mark/ temp mark or the starting position of a [File Skip], [10 sec.

  • Page 51: Lcd/Sound Menu [Lcd/Sound Menu]

    LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] Adjusting the contrast Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Contrast] [Beep] You can adjust the contrast of the display to The voice recorder makes beeping sounds 12 different levels. when buttons are pressed, or to warn in case of operation errors.

  • Page 52: Device Menu [Device Menu]

    Press the + or – button to change the number. Set the battery type to match the battery you are using. WS-853 model only [Ni-MH]: Select this setting when using an • To change the setting of another item, Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery press the 9 or 0 button to move (model BR404).

  • Page 53: Selecting The Mode [Mode Select]

    Press the + button to select the power is turned on. [Start]. WS-853 model only: • If you use nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries (BR404), the [Time & Date] screen may be displayed when the batteries are running out of power, even though they have not been replaced.

  • Page 54: Formatting A Recording Media [Format]

    Mode Select: Normal Mode • [Formatting!] appears, and formatting *1 WS-852 model only starts. *2 WS-853 model only • [Format done] appears when the process has finished. • To reset all the voice recorder’s settings to their default values, use the [Reset...

  • Page 55: Checking Recording Media Information [Memory Info.]

    Device menu [Device Menu] NOTE Checking recording media • Never format the voice recorder from information [Memory Info.] a PC. • Formatting erases all the existing data, You can display the capacity and remaining including locked files and read-only memory space of the recording media from a files.

  • Page 56: Use With A Pc

    Use with a PC When connecting the voice recorder to a PC you can do the following: • You can enjoy language content or music files in MP3 format stored on your PC. • Use the voice recorder as external storage to save or load data to/from your PC.
  • Page 57 PC operating environment PC connection precautions • When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder, data transfer will continue as long as the voice recorder’s LED indicator light is flashing, even if the PC data communication screen disappears. Never disconnect the USB connector before data communication has finished.

  • Page 58: Pc Connection/Disconnection

    PC connection/disconnection Connecting the voice recorder to a PC WS-853 model only: Start the PC. When you use an Olympus nickel- metal hydride rechargeable battery: Slide the USB connector slide • To charge the battery, press the `OK lever in the direction of the button.
  • Page 59 USB hub may result in unstable operation. Do not use a USB hub if operation is unstable. • Use only a compatible Olympus USB extension cable. Operation is not guaranteed if another manufacturer’s cable is used. Also, never use this dedicated cable with any other company’s products.

  • Page 60: Disconnecting The Voice Recorder From A Pc

    USB cable. • You can disconnect the USB cable and use the voice recorder before the battery is fully charged (WS-853 model only). NOTE • To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB...

  • Page 61: Transferring Files To A Pc

    PC, and vice-versa. The voice recorder’s five folders are displayed on the PC as [FOLDER_A], [FOLDER_B], [FOLDER_C], [FOLDER_D] and [FOLDER_E] (Fig. C). You can copy voice recorder files to any folder on the PC (Fig. D). Drive name Folder names FOLDER_A WS-853* RECORDER FOLDER_B microSD Windows FOLDER_C...
  • Page 62 Transferring files to a PC Macintosh Connect the voice recorder to the PC (☞ P.58). • When the voice recorder is connected to the Macintosh operating system, it is recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name. Double-click the removable disk icon labeled with your voice recorder’s model name.

  • Page 63: Other Information

    The maximum number of files Folder full (200) have been saved in the Erase unneeded files (☞ P.38). folder. An internal memory error Contact the Olympus Customer Memory error occurred. Support Center (☞ back cover). The microSD card was not Remove and reinsert the microSD Card error recognized correctly.
  • Page 64 Alarm message list Message Meaning Action required Select a file that can be played by Cannot play this file The file’s format is not supported. the voice recorder (☞ P.34). You must select a file before you can Select a file No file has been selected.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Check that the positive and negative The battery is not inserted terminals of the battery are placed properly. correctly (☞  P.8). The display is blank. The remaining battery power Replace or charge the battery is low. (☞ P.8, P.11).
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The connected external Sound recorded by a connected external microphone is a mono mono microphone is recorded on the left An audio file is not microphone. channel only. recorded in stereo. [Rec Mode] is set to a mono Set [Rec Mode] to a stereo recording recording format.
  • Page 67 Unlock the file, or undo the read-only The file is a read-only file. setting on a PC. WS-853 model only To use the rechargeable battery provided, select [Ni-MH] for [Battery]. Do not use [Alkaline] has been selected for...

  • Page 68: Recorder Care

    Recorder care s Exterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the recorder is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the recorder with the damp cloth and then wipe it with a dry cloth. s Display •...

  • Page 69: Accessories (Optional)

    Accessories (optional) Accessories for Olympus voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the Olympus website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country. ME51SW stereo microphone TP8 telephone pickup microphone Has a large-diameter built-in microphone An earphone microphone that can for sensitive stereo recording.

  • Page 70: Copyright And Trademark Information

    • Note that Olympus will assume no liability in the event of damages, lost earnings, or any claims from third parties resulting from improper use of the product. Trademarks and registered trademarks •...

  • Page 71: Safety Precautions

    Contact an Olympus repair center or service center. s If the voice recorder is dropped in water or, if water, metal or combus- tible foreign matter gets inside: 1 Remove the battery immediately.
  • Page 72 It may cause overheating, electric shock yourself. Contact your place of purchase or fire. or an Olympus repair center or service s Do not connect the battery directly center. (Do not touch the battery with to a power outlet or car cigarette bare hands when removing it.
  • Page 73 When disposing a used 2 Have the voice recorder repaired by your battery, always cover its terminals place of purchase or an Olympus service and observe local laws and regula- center. Continued use may result in fire or burns.
  • Page 74 PC’s hard disk or other recording media is recommended. • Note that Olympus will assume no liability for damages or lost earnings resulting from recorded data damage or loss, regardless of the nature or cause thereof.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    4 Power source General items Standard voltage: 3 V 4 Recording formats Battery: Two AAA dry cell batteries MP3 format (model LR03), or two Olympus nickel- 4 Sampling frequency metal hydride rechargeable batteries 4 External dimensions 128 kbps 44.1 kHz 111.5 ×...
  • Page 76 64 hours (approx.) NOTE • The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method (When [LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise...
  • Page 77 Recording time The figures below are guideline values. Recording mode Recording media 128 kbps 64 kbps mono 8 kbps mono WS-853 (8 GB) 130 hours (approx.) 260 hours (approx.) 2080 hours (approx.) Internal memory WS-852 (4 GB) 65 hours (approx.) 131 hours (approx.)
  • Page 78 Specifications Maximum recording time per file • The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the MP3 format. • Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is restricted to the following values: Recording mode 128 kbps 64 kbps mono...
  • Page 79 FCC Notice Trade Name: OLYMPUS • This equipment has been tested and Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. found to comply with the limits for a Class Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 80 Our phone customer support is available from 9 am to 9 pm (Monday to Friday) ET 24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/ http://www.olympusamerica.com/ contactus support Olympus software updates can be Phone customer support: obtained at: Tel.: 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital EN-BD4402-02 AP1506...

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