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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
WS-331M
INSTRUCTIONS
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
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and volume before use.

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    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 reasons is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
  • Page 3: Index

    INDEX Table of Contents Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder P.19 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.44 Using the Recorder as a Music Player P.48 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder P.72 and Music Player Other Practical Use Methods...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........2 Recording from External Microphone INDEX ............3 or Other Devices ......28 Table of Contents ........4 Playing ........... 30 Safe and Proper Usage ......6 Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 34 General Precautions ........ 6 Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) ..
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Transferring Music File to the Recorder ..52 Formatting the Recorder (Format) ..91 Music Playback ........55 Viewing System Information Select Play Mode (Play Mode) ....59 (System Info.) ........93 Random Playback (Random) ....61 6 Other Practical Use Methods Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) ..
  • Page 6: Safe And Proper Usage

    Safe and Proper General Precautions Usage ● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a Before using your new recorder, read this closed automobile under direct manual carefully to ensure that you know sunlight or on the beach in the how to operate it safely and correctly.
  • Page 7 Olympus or an Olympus authorized 1 remove the batteries immediately service station, or any other reasons is while being careful not to burn excluded from the Olympus’s liability. yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Main Features This product can be used to record meetings or notes, for use in conferences and other business settings, and for language studies. It can also be used as a digital music player. This recorder features a two-part design. The battery compartment separates from the main unit to expose a USB terminal, for direct connection to your PC.
  • Page 9 Main Features ● ● It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD Index mark and temp mark features display screen). (☞ P. 11) allow you to quickly find desired locations. (☞ P. 76) ● It features various repeat functions. (☞ ● P.
  • Page 10: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of Parts & Main unit Battery compartment 1 EAR (Earphone) jack # ERASE button 2 MIC (Microphone) jack $ OK/MENU button % 0 button 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button ^ Display (LCD panel) 5 STOP button &...
  • Page 11 Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display MUSIC mode display Music 1 /36 SONG A/Artist 1 Folder indicator 9 Battery indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice 0 Current file number Actuator) indicator ! Total number of recorded files 3 Record mode indicator in the folder 4 Character information display...
  • Page 12: Inserting Battery

    AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH battery is recommended. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be used for the recorder. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus Ni- MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only) (☞ P. 97)..............................Notes •...
  • Page 13: Power Supply

    Power Supply When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. Turning On the Power Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 14: Voice Mode And Music Mode

    VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. For recording and playing back voice recordings, set the mode switch to VOICE. For listening to music, set the mode switch to MUSIC. VOICE Mode Slide the mode switch to the VOICE position.
  • Page 15: Music Mode

    VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to the MUSIC position. This recorder can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred from the PC in the 2 music folders, the original “Root” folder and its subsidiary “Music” folder. Also, this recorder can create the folders in up to 2 layers within the “Music”...
  • Page 16 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode How to Select a File Current folder Folder being selected File being selected ∗ 01 /11 Root Music Artist A Album1 Album1 Music Artist A Album1 SONG G.wma SONG G / Artist A SONG A.wma Artist B Album2 SONG H.wma...
  • Page 17: Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)

    Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load a battery before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t T i m e &...
  • Page 18 Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK button according to the time signal. Press the STOP button to close the menu......................
  • Page 19: When Using The Recorder As A Voice Recorder

    When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E .These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information.
  • Page 20 Recording Notes • To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator light on. • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in red.
  • Page 21 Recording 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 sound To EAR volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the (earphone) jack VOL (+) or VOL (–) button.
  • Page 22: Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (Vcva)

    Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient.
  • Page 23 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Press the STOP button to close the menu. If it is set to “On”, will appear on the display. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording S t a n d b y...
  • Page 24: Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

    Recording Modes (Rec Mode) The recording mode can be chosen from ST XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), ST SP (stereo standard recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording). While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 25: Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense)

    Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42). Press the OK or 9 button. The “Rec Menu” screen opens. –...
  • Page 26: Set The Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter)

    Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 27: Recommended Settings By Recording Condition

    Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) Recommended Settings by Recording Condition Recommended settings Recording condition Microphone Low Cut Recording Mode Sensitivity Filter Conferences with large crowds and ST XQ lectures in large rooms. Conf Meetings and business negotiations with ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP a small number of people.
  • Page 28: Recording From External Microphone Or Other Devices

    Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording with External Microphone To MIC (microphone) jack Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder. When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate. Applicable External Microphones (optional) ●...
  • Page 29: Recording From External Microphone Or Other Devices

    Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording the Sound of Other Devices with this Recorder To MIC (microphone) jack The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other device, and the microphone jack of the recorder with the connecting cord (optional KA333) (☞...
  • Page 30: Playing

    Playing Press the FOLDER button to 01 /12 choose a folder. WS330001.WMA/ 5 Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, WS330002.WMA folders will switch. WS330003.WMA WS330004.WMA – Press the button to choose 03 /12 the file that you want to play. WS330001.WMA In the list display, use the + and –...
  • Page 31 Playing Press the STOP or OK button at any point you want to stop the playback. Stop a file play back at any point. Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped. Press and hold the STOP button while this Time &...
  • Page 32 Playing Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped in the file display. ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped. a File length Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file.
  • Page 33 Playing Playback Through Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for To EAR listening. (earphone) ➥ When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be jack switched-off......................Notes • To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume level.
  • Page 34: Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)

    Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file when it’s played back for better sound quality. While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 35 Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu.
  • Page 36: Set The Voice Filter (Voice Filter)

    Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 37 Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu.
  • Page 38: Continuous Playback (All Play)

    Continuous Playback (All Play) This function allows you to listen to all your recordings of one folder in one go without any stop between the files. While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu”...
  • Page 39 Continuous Playback (All Play) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen.
  • Page 40: Locking Files (Lock)

    Locking Files (Lock) Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder (☞ P. 73). Choose the file that you want to 03 /12 lock.
  • Page 41 Locking Files (Lock) – Press the button to choose between “On” and “Off”. On: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. O f f Off: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased. Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.
  • Page 42: Menu List (Voice Mode)

    Menu List (VOICE Mode) Below is a map of the menu structure seen when the menus are entered while the recorder is stopped. If the MENU button is pressed and held for more than one second during playback, “Back Space”, “Noise Cancel”, “Voice Filter”, “Play Speed”, and “All Play” settings can be set, without interrupting playback.
  • Page 43 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Menu Setting Ref. Page Beep P. 87 On, Off Backlight P. 88 On, Off Beep & Display Contrast P. 89 01-12 P. 90 On, Off Lock On, Off P. 40 In order of hour, minute, year, month, Time &...
  • Page 44: Using The Recorder On Your Pc

    Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - Lite, which can be downloaded for free from the website of the Olympus. Using the DSS Player - Lite enables you to search the index marks that are marked on the voice files. Free DSS Player-Lite can be downloaded from Olympus homepage.
  • Page 45: Operating Environment

    Operating Saving Files in Your PC Environment ● Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as read only by the operating system of the PC. IBM PC/AT compatible PC ●...
  • Page 46: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC With the recorder stopped, slide the HOLD switch to the HOLD position, and turn the recorder off. The display will turn off. Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of the rear side. Connect the recorder’s USB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub.
  • Page 47: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Connecting to Your PC Disconnecting from Your PC Click the on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware]. The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. When the safe to remove hardware window appears, click [OK]. Make sure that the display is turned off, disconnect the USB.
  • Page 48: Using The Recorder As A Music Player

    Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the corresponding music folder of the recorder. Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player, music files Music CD from music CDs can be converted (ripped) ( ☞...
  • Page 49: Importing Content For Listening On The Recorder

    Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder. The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content. Import Files Using Windows Media Player Copy music files and language content from CDs to a computer.
  • Page 50: Window Names

    Window Names Windows Media Player 10 Windows Media Player 9 1 Features taskbar 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 2 Seek slider 3 Seek slider 3 Rewind button 4 Rewind button 4 Play button 5 Play button 5 Stop button 6 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Previous button...
  • Page 51: Copying Music From Cd

    Copying Music from CD Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click the [Rip] menu. For Windows Media Player 9 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy from CD] menu. Click the [View Album Info]. If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched.
  • Page 52: Transferring Music File To The Recorder

    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. 51). Windows Media Player 10 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player.
  • Page 53: Windows Media Player

    Transferring Music File to the Recorder Click the [Start Sync]. The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device. Windows Media Player 9 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player.
  • Page 54 Transferring Music File to the Recorder Select the destination folder. Please see “MUSIC Mode” ( ☞ P. 15) about the folder composition of this recorder. To transfer to “Root” folder The empty column part of the item on the device (Root of the drive) is selected.
  • Page 55: Music Playback

    Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. To playback the music files using the music player, you need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files from the PC to this recorder’s folders for music (☞ P. 52). Set the mode switch to MUSIC (☞ P.
  • Page 56 Music Playback – Press the button to select 01 /06 Root the proper sound volume. SONG A / Artist C The display shows the volume level. You can Volume Level choose between 0 and 30. f Volume level meter Press the STOP or OK button at any point you want to stop the playback.
  • Page 57 Music Playback Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped in the file display. ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped. Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file.
  • Page 58 Music Playback Skip a Music File While Playing It Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed. • It cues within the playback range selected in “Play Mode”. If “Random” is “On”, it cues the next file randomly.
  • Page 59: Select Play Mode (Play Mode)

    Select Play Mode (Play Mode) There are six play modes. You can choose whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored in the recorder. While the recorder is stopped or e n u during playback, press the MENU Play Menu button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 60 Select Play Mode (Play Mode) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. Press the STOP button to close the 01 /06 Root menu.
  • Page 61: Random Playback (Random)

    Random Playback (Random) You can set the random playback of the music files within the range set in “Play Mode” (☞ P. 59). While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu”...
  • Page 62 Random Playback (Random) Press the STOP button to close the 01 /06 Root menu. SONG A / Artist C If the recorder goes to the menu screen 02 13 04 26 during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to “On”, will appear on the display.
  • Page 63: Increasing The Wow Effect (Wow)

    Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) The recorder has WOW XT, an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality. The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) and the bass effect (TruBass) may be individually adjusted through three levels of processing or turned off. Surround effect (SRS 3D): Increases the sound-expansion effect and sound clarity.
  • Page 64 Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) – Press the button to select S R S the surround level. H i g h If the recorder goes to the menu screen M i d d l e during playback, move the cursor to L o w O f f change playback sound accordingly.
  • Page 65 Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) Press the OK button to save your T r u B a s s setting. H i g h Returns to the “SRS 3D” or “TruBass” L o w selection display. S e t If the 0 button is pressed, the setting O f f will be canceled.
  • Page 66: Selecting Equalizer (Eq)

    Selecting Equalizer (EQ) If you change the equalizer setting, you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality. While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 70). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2.
  • Page 67 Selecting Equalizer (EQ) Press the 9 or 0 button to U S E R select the frequency band. You can set frequency band for the 60 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, and 12 kHz 60Hz bands. – Press the button to select U S E R the equalizer level.
  • Page 68: Moving The Tracks (Move)

    Moving the Tracks (Move) You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the file for which you want to change the playback order. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 69 Moving the Tracks (Move) – Press the button to select o v e the location to move it to. Music SONG A.wma SONG C.wma SONG B.wma Press the OK button to complete o v e the file moving. Music If there are more files to move, repeat SONG A.wma Steps 5 through 8.
  • Page 70: Menu List (Music Mode)

    Menu List (MUSIC Mode) Below is a map of the menu structure seen when the menus are entered while the recorder is stopped. If the MENU button is pressed and held for more than one second during playback, “Play Mode”, “Random”, “WOW”, “EQ”, “Back Space”, and “Play Speed” settings can be set, without interrupting playback.
  • Page 71 Menu List (MUSIC Mode) Menu Setting Ref. Page Beep P. 87 On, Off P. 88 Backlight On, Off Beep & Display P. 89 Contrast 01-12 P. 90 On, Off Programs the order in which to play Move P. 68 files in the folder. In order of hour, minute, year, month, Time &...
  • Page 72: Feature Common To The Voice Recorder And Music Player

    Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player * This chapter will use VOICE mode display screens to explain the operations. Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. Select the file you want to delete. In the stop status, display the file or place the cursor on the file in the list display.
  • Page 73 Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. The locked files (☞ P. 40) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased. Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which you want to erase all files.
  • Page 74 Erasing Notes • An erased file cannot be restored. • The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased (☞ P. 40). • If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the “Cancel”, “Erase”, or “All Erase” screens, the recorder will return to stop status.
  • Page 75: Hold

    Hold If you bring the HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Set the Recorder to HOLD Mode Slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the...
  • Page 76: Index Marks And Temp Marks

    If index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file. Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations.
  • Page 77 Index Marks and Temp Marks Press the ERASE button while the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the n d e display. l e a The index or temp mark is erased. Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will automatically move up.
  • Page 78: How To Begin Segment Repeat Playback

    How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. Choose a file that contains a segment you want to play back repeatedly, and press the PLAY or OK button. File playback begins. Press the REC button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback.
  • Page 79 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function Press the REC button. ➥ The segment repeat playback is released and playback continues without repeating. Press the STOP button. ➥ The segment repeat playback is released and stop playback. Press the 9 button.
  • Page 80: Menu Setting Method

    Menu Setting Method Each item of the menu list (☞ P. 42, P. 70) can be set by the following method. While the recorder is stopped or e n u during playback, press the MENU Rec Menu button for 1 second or longer. Play Menu Beep &...
  • Page 81 Menu Setting Method – Press the button to change Noise Cancel the setting. H i g h If the recorder goes to the menu screen L o w during playback, move the cursor to O f f change playback sound accordingly. Press the OK button to complete Noise Cancel the setup screen.
  • Page 82: Auto Backspace Review (Back Space)

    Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) To ease the reviewing of a voice file you can set an auto backspace for several seconds, so you will listen to the last phrase repeatedly. While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 83 Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) Press the OK button to complete e n u the setup screen. Rec Menu If the 0 button is pressed, the setting Play Menu Beep & Display will be canceled and it will return to the Sub Menu “Play Menu”...
  • Page 84: Changing The Playback Speed (Play Speed)

    Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 1.5 times speed in increments of 0.125. 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.
  • Page 85 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) – Press the button to choose “Play Menu”. Press the OK or 9 button. The “Play Menu” screen opens. – Press the button to choose Play Menu “Play Speed”. Back Space Noise Cancel Voice Filter Play Speed Press the OK or 9 button.
  • Page 86 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. Returns to the “S.Play” or “F.Play” selection display. Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen.
  • Page 87: System Sounds (Beep)

    System Sounds (Beep) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). –...
  • Page 88: Backlight (Backlight)

    Backlight (Backlight) The recorder display backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu”...
  • Page 89: Lcd Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)

    LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). – Press the button to choose “Beep &...
  • Page 90: Led (Led)

    LED (LED) You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). – Press the button to choose “Beep &...
  • Page 91: Formatting The Recorder (Format)

    Formatting the Recorder (Format) 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. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 92 Formatting the Recorder (Format) Press the OK button. o r m a After the "Data Will Be Cleared" message is on for 2 seconds, "Cancel" will turn on. C a n c e l Press the button again to choose o r m a “Start”.
  • Page 93: Viewing System Information (System Info.)

    Viewing System Information (System Info.) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). – Press the button to choose “Sub Menu”.
  • Page 94: Other Practical Use Methods

    Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 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. Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer Start Windows.
  • Page 95: Other Information

    Error in the internal memory. This is a malfunction, so go to the store internal where you purchased the recorder or an memory Olympus service station for repair. License Illegally copied The music files copied Delete the file (☞ P. 72).
  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears The battery is not loaded properly. Verify polarity is correct. on the display The battery is dead. Replace with new battery (☞ P. 12). The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞...
  • Page 97: Accessories (Optional)

    4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack. This Highly sensitive noise-cancellation charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- monaural microphone: ME52 MH rechargeable batteries. This microphone is used to record sound at a Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401 distance while minimizing surrounding noise.
  • Page 98: Specifications

    Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder (Playback/ All Mode) Speaker playback: Approx. 7 hours Recording format: Earphone playback: Approx. 15 hours WMA (Windows Media Audio) Ni-MH rechargeable battery life: Input level: (Recording) –70 dBv ST XQ mode: Approx. 9.5 hours Sampling frequency: ST HQ mode: Approx.
  • Page 99 94.8 x 38.6 x 11 mm (without protrusions) Weight: 47 g (including alkaline battery) * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. * Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.
  • Page 100: Technical Assistance And Support

    Technical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. ◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com ◆ Technical Hotline Number in Europe...
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  • Page 103 Model Number: WS-331M Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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