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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
WS-331M
WS-321M
WS-311M
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
EN
recommend that you test the record function
and volume before use.

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  • Page 1 RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M 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 Using the Recorder on Your PC Using the Recorder as a Music Player Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Other Practical Use Methods Other Information P.19...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... 2 INDEX ... 3 Table of Contents ... 4 Safe and Proper Usage ... 6 General Precautions ... 6 1 Getting Started Main Features ... 8 Identification of Parts ... 10 Inserting Battery ... 12 Power Supply ...
  • Page 5 Transferring Music File to the Recorder ... 52 Music Playback ... 55 Select Play Mode (Play Mode) ... 59 Random Playback (Random) ... 61 Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) ... 63 Selecting Equalizer (EQ) ... 66 Moving the Tracks (Move) ... 68 Menu List (MUSIC Mode) ...

  • Page 6: Safe And Proper Usage

    Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information.
  • Page 7 • If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    ☞ (optional) P. 97 Stereo microphone Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone Telephone pickup Tie clip microphone WS-311M (512MB) 8 hours 45 minutes 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 69 hours 40 minutes 138 hours 30 minutes...
  • Page 9 You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. (☞ P. 55) • The WS-331M can hold about 500 songs; the WS-321M about 250, and the WS-311M about 125. (at 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song) ● It has built-in WOW XT. (☞ P. 63) ●...

  • Page 10: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of Parts & 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 VOL (+) button 0 9 button ! VOL (–) button @ FOLDER/INDEX button Main unit...
  • Page 11 Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 Folder indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 Record mode indicator 4 Character information display 5 Microphone sensitivity indicator 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Low Cut Filter indicator 8 Playback effect indicator Identification of Parts MUSIC mode display Music...

  • Page 12: Inserting Battery

    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). is displayed in the battery indicator. In this case, ➜...

  • 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. List display Current folder and files recorded in this folder are displayed.
  • Page 15 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 Root Music Music Artist A SONG A.wma Artist B SONG B.wma Artist C SONG C.wma SONG D.wma Root Music Music Artist A SONG A.wma Artist B SONG B.wma Artist C SONG C.wma SONG D.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 been used for a long time.
  • Page 18 Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop mode to display the “Time & Date”. If the “Time & Date” is not correct, set it using the procedure below. Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

  • 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 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”, display. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and “Standby”...

  • 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). Notes •...

  • 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. Press the “Mic Sense”.

  • 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

    Recommended Settings by Recording Condition Recording condition Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms. Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people. Dictation with a lot of background noise. Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds. Dictation in a quiet environment.

  • Page 28: Recording From External Microphone Or Other Devices

    Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices To MIC (microphone) jack Recording with External Microphone 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 To MIC (microphone) jack To EAR (earphone) jack Notes • Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing (KA333) to connect the recorder with other devices. • The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.

  • Page 30: Playing

    Playing Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, folders will switch. – Press the button to choose the file that you want to play. In the list display, use the + and – buttons to place the cursor on the desired file.
  • Page 31 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 recorder is in stop mode to display the remaining memory.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 lock. In the list display, use the + and – buttons to place the cursor on the desired file.
  • Page 41 Press the between “On” and “Off”. On: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. Off: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased. 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 “Sub Menu”...

  • 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 Beep Backlight Beep & Display Contrast Lock Time & Date Menu Format System Info. 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. •...

  • 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

    Saving Files in Your PC ● 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. ● As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you...

  • Page 46: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Notes • If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC. • If you leave the battery compartment disconnected from the recorder for a longer period of time or if you remove the battery compartment repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to reset the time (☞...

  • Page 47: Disconnecting From 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 11 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider Windows Media Player 10 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider...

  • 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. After clicking the [Rip] menu, click the [View Album Info] for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary. 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 11 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player.
  • Page 53 Select the desired category from the [Library] on the left, then select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder and drag and drop them in the [Sync List] on the right. Click the [Start Sync]. The file is transferred to the recorder. Windows Media Player 10 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player.
  • Page 54 Transferring Music File to the Recorder Click on the upper right corner and set the synchronization options. Click on the [Create folder hierarchy on device] to check.* The folder with artist name or album name is automatically created. This will make you find the file you want to listen to more easily.

  • 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 Notes • The proper bit rate for playback on the recorder is 5 kbps to 256 kbps for both the WMA and MP3 format. • It is possible to play back MP3 files with different bit rates (converting the bit rate within one file); however, the displayed time may not be accurate.
  • Page 57 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 When the Playback or Fast Forward Reaches to the End of the Last File When the playback reaches to the end of the last file, it returns to the starting position of the head file and stops. If “Random” (☞ P. 61) is “On”, it returns to the starting position of the file that is randomly played and stops.

  • 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 during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu”...
  • Page 60 Select Play Mode (Play Mode) Notes • In “File” mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, “End” flashes for 2 seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file. •...

  • 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) Notes • If “All” is selected in “Play Mode”, all files in a folder are randomly played, then another folder will be randomly selected, and the files in the folder will be randomly played. • If both “Repeat” and “Random” are set to “On”, it repeats playback randomly. Press the STOP button to close the menu.

  • 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) 8,10 – Press the button to select the surround level. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly. Press the OK button to save your setting. Returns to the “SRS 3D”...
  • Page 65 Notes • If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to the stop status. • Both the surround effect and bass effect are Off as the WOW default settings. • will be displayed on the screen if the surround effect or the bass effect is set. •...

  • 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 Notes • The equalizer default setting is Flat. • Your equalizer settings will be retained in memory even when you change the battery. Selecting Equalizer (EQ) Press the 9 or 0 button to select the frequency band. You can set frequency band for the 60 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, and 12 kHz bands.

  • 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 Press the the location to move it to. Press the OK button to complete the file moving. If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5 through 8. If the OK button is pressed for one second or longer, file order rearrangement will close and the recorder will return to the “Sub Menu”...

  • 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 Beep Backlight Beep & Display Contrast Move Time & Date Menu Format System Info. 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. •...

  • 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: Erase All Files From A Folder

    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 Notes • If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the recorder. • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged.

  • 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 Press the ERASE button while the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display. The index or temp mark is erased. Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will automatically move up. Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another file, switch to the list screen, or connect the recorder to a computer, they will be automatically erased.

  • 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 during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The “Menu” screen opens. If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2.
  • Page 81 Press the the setting. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly. Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. The new setting will be displayed on the screen. Pressing the 0 button rather than the OK button will cancel the new setting and return the display to the previous menu...

  • 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 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 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 “Play Menu”. Press the OK or 9 button. The “Play Menu” screen opens. Press the “Play Speed”. Press the OK or 9 button. The playback speed setup process begins. Press the between “S. Play” and “F. Play”. Press the OK or 9 button.
  • Page 86 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) Notes • F. Play and S. Play are available even if either the Voice Filter (☞ P. 36) or Equalizer (☞ P. 66) is set. • F. Play and S. Play are not available if either the Noise Cancel (☞ P. 34) or WOW Effect (☞ P. 63) is set. •...

  • 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). Press the “Beep &...

  • 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 “Beep & Display”. Press the OK or 9 button.

  • 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) Notes • Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, recorded voice file names may start from 0001. •...

  • 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 “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

    (maximum of 200 files). Error in the internal memory. This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair. The music files copied Delete the file (☞ P. 72). illegally.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Nothing appears The battery is not loaded properly. on the display The battery is dead. The recorder is in HOLD mode. Won’t start The recorder is in HOLD mode. The battery is dead. Unable to Low remaining internal flash memory. record The maximum number of files has been reached.

  • Page 97: Accessories (Optional)

    BC400 (Europe only) BC400 comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger(BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MH rechargeable batteries. Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401 High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    HQ mode: 70 hours 55 minutes SP mode: 139 hours 40 minutes LP mode: 277 hours 35 minutes (WS-311M) ST XQ mode: 8 hours 45 minutes ST HQ mode: 17 hours 40 minutes ST SP mode: 35 hours 25 minutes...
  • 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...
  • Page 101 Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Applicable Product: WS-331M/WS-321M/WS-311M L’indication « CE » signifie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences concernant la sécurité, la santé, l’environnement et la protection du consommateur.
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