Olympus WS-853 User Manual page 66

Troubleshooting
Problem
An audio file is not
recorded in stereo.
Missing audio file.
Noise during playback.
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Unable to erase a file.
Noise when monitoring
a recording.
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Possible cause
The connected external
microphone is a mono
microphone.
[Rec Mode] is set to a mono
recording format.
The file was recorded in a
different folder.
Objects brushed against the voice
recorder while recording.
The voice recorder was placed
near a mobile phone or
fluorescent light during recording
or playback.
The file is locked.
The file is a read-only file.
Feedback is being caused.
Solution
Sound recorded by a connected external
mono microphone is recorded on the left
channel only.
Set [Rec Mode] to a stereo recording
format (☞ P.44).
Select another folder (☞ P.19).
Try your best not to touch the voice
recorder during recording.
Redo the operation with the voice recorder
in a different location.
You must unlock the file before you can
erase it (☞ P.43).
Unlock the file, or undo the read-only
setting on a PC.
Connecting a speaker with a built-in
amplifier may cause feedback during
recording. Using the earphones to monitor
recording is recommended.
Adjust the recording setup such as by
moving the earphones and microphone
farther apart, or ensuring the microphone
is not facing the earphones.