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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recording, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recording, we recommend that...
  • Page 2 Customer Support Center. • Olympus does not accept any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind incurred due to data loss resulting from a defect of the product, repair performed by a third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or for any other reason.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction 4 About the FM radio (WS-813 only) Safety precautions ..........4 1 Getting started Using the FM radio ..........47 FM radio mode operations ....... 48 Main features ............ 8 Presetting radio stations automatically Identification of parts ........10 [Auto-preset] ............49 Display (LCD panel) ..........11 Changing the reception mode ........50...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Before using your new recorder, read this Cautions relating to the operating manual carefully to ensure that you know environment how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible • To protect the high-precision location for future reference.
  • Page 5 Doing so may cause a fire or burn defect of the product, repair performed by a third party other than Olympus or an your hands. Olympus authorized service station, or • Be careful with the strap.
  • Page 6 1 remove the battery immediately, carefully follow all instructions taking care not to burn yourself, and; regarding the use of batteries. 2 call your dealer or local Olympus Never attempt to disassemble a representative for service. battery or modify it in any way by soldering it, etc.
  • Page 7 Safety precautions f Caution: • Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When disposing of dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations. • Always charge a rechargeable battery before using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    CDs (WS-813, WS-812 only) ( P.56). ( P.56). s It has a built-in Variable Control s It supports a wide range of...
  • Page 9 * WS-813, WS-812 only. s This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer. s It has a USB charging function (WS-813, WS-812 only) ( P.16). s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel).

  • Page 10: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of parts & 1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) * Built-in speaker 2 Built-in stereo microphone (R) ( Battery cover 3 LED indicator light (LED) ) EAR (Earphone) jack 4 Card cover - POWER / HOLD switch 5 LIST button = USB connector slide lever 6 MIC (Microphone) jack q Strap hole...

  • Page 11: Display (Lcd Panel)

    Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) 4 [ Recorder ] mode display: Folder list display File display 1 Recording media indicator 1 Recording media indicator [ l ]: Internal memory 2 Current file name [ m ]: microSD card 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder indicator, Recording mode 2 Current folder name indicator, File Lock indicator...
  • Page 12 Identification of parts 4 [ Music ] mode display: File display List display 1 When there are files and 1 Recording media indicator folders in the folder 2 Current file name 1 Recording media indicator 3 Battery indicator [ l ]: Internal memory 4 Recorder status indicator [ m ]: microSD card [ •...
  • Page 13 [ $ ]: Voice Balancer *1 [ û ]: VCVA Voice Filter *3 ] [ á ] [ [ Æ ]: Voice sync ]: Playback mode [ ù ]: Equalizer *1 WS-813, WS-812 only. *2 WS-813 only. *3 WS-811 only.

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    • A manganese battery cannot be used in this recorder. • When the battery is changed, a AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery is recommended. • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Unloading the...

  • Page 15: Battery Settings

    Press the + or − button to change recorder. the setting. Battery type [ Ni-MH ] ( Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR404). [ Alkaline ] ( Select when using an alkaline battery. Press the ` OK button to complete the setting.

  • Page 16: Charging By Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    Charging by connecting to a stop mode, and connect to the computer via USB PC’s USB port. For WS-813, WS-812: Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD mode ( P.20). You can charge the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB port. When charging, be sure to place the rechargeable battery (supplied) correctly into the recorder ( P.14).

  • Page 17: Connecting The Usb-Type Ac Adapter (Optional) To Charge

    Connecting the USB-type AC adapter (optional) to charge For WS-813, WS-812: • While [ Press OK to start charging ] is • Before connecting the AC adapter, flashing, press the ` OK button. switch the USB connection setting to [ AC Adapter ] ( P.73).
  • Page 18 Power supply • Use the dedicated USB cable. If any other Cautions concerning the rechargeable company’s cable is used, it may lead to battery malfunction of the recorder. Also, never use this dedicated cable with any other Read the following descriptions carefully company’s products.

  • Page 19: Turning On/Off The Power

    • The resume function remembers the stop before disposal. position before the power is turned off. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal. Power save mode...

  • Page 20: Hold

    HOLD If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the current settings will be preserved and all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording. Setting the recorder to HOLD mode Exiting HOLD mode Slide the POWER / HOLD switch to the...

  • Page 21: Setting The Time And Date [Time & Date]

    Setting the time and date [ Time & Date ] Press the + or − button to change If you set the time and date before using the recorder, recording time and date the value. information is automatically stored for each •...

  • Page 22: Changing The Time And Date

    Setting the time and date [Time & Date] Press the ` OK button to move Changing the time and date the cursor to the item you want to set. While the recorder is in stop mode, • [ Device Menu ] appears on the press and hold the STOP ( 4 ) button to display.

  • Page 23: Inserting And Ejecting A Microsd Card

    Inserting and ejecting a microSD card The “microSD” indicated in the instruction • Inserting the microSD card in the manual refers to both microSD and wrong way or at an angle could microSDHC. This recorder enables you to damage the contact area or cause the store data not only to the internal memory microSD card to jam.

  • Page 24: Ejecting A Microsd Card

    ( P.74). of card due to compatibility issues with this recorder. Ejecting a microSD card • See the Olympus website for a list of microSD cards that have been While the recorder is in stop confirmed to operate with this recorder in conditions prescribed by Olympus.

  • Page 25: [Home] Display Operations

    [Home] display operations When [ Recorder ] is selected: You can use the recorder not only as a voice recorder and a music player but also as a The recorder will go into radio * . [ Recorder ] mode. You will * WS-813 only.

  • Page 26: Notes On The Folders

    Notes on the folders The internal memory or a microSD card can be used as the recording media. Voice files and music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized and saved in a branching tree. About the folders for voice recordings [ Folder A ] - [ Folder E ] within the [ Recorder ] folder are the folders for voice recordings.

  • Page 27: About The Folders For Music Playback

    Notes on the folders About the folders for music playback When music files are transferred to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed ( P.69).

  • Page 28: Selecting Folders And Files

    Selecting folders and files Change folders while the recorder is stopped or during play. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see the section entitled “ Notes on the folders ” ( P.26). [ Home ] display Operation of the folders for voice recordings Example: Folder list...

  • Page 29: About Recording

    About recording Recording Before starting recording, select a folder • [ Rec Mode ] cannot be changed in among [ & ] to [ * ]. These five folders can be recording standby mode or while used to categorize recorded information recording.
  • Page 30 Select another exceeding 2GB: folder or delete unnecessary files before recording ( P.45). For WS-813, WS-812: • [ Memory full ] will appear when the memory is full. Delete unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.45).
  • Page 31 Recording Settings relating to recording Pause While the recorder is in recording [ Rec Level ] Sets the recording sensitivity. mode, press the REC ( s ) button. ( P.56) [ Rec Mode ] *1 Sets the recording rate for ( P.56) each recording format.

  • Page 32: Changing The Recording Scene [Rec Scene]

    Recording Changing the recording scene Listening while audio is recorded [ Rec Scene ] If you start recording after inserting the earphones into the EAR jack on the recorder, You can easily change the recording settings you can hear the audio being recorded. The by selecting the scene which best matches recording monitor volume can be adjusted your usage ( P.59).

  • Page 33: Recommended Settings According To The Recording Conditions

    [ Off ] railway sounds the volume being recorded. *1 WS-813 only. *2 WS-813, WS-812 only. File names are automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. 3 Extension: 813_ 0001 .WMA This is the file name extension indicating the recording format used when recording with this recorder.

  • Page 34: Recording From An External Microphone Or Other Device

    Recording Recording from an external Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 microphone or other device This directional microphone is useful An external microphone or other device can for various types of recording such as be connected and audio can be recorded. outdoor recording of wild birds singing.
  • Page 35 When external devices are connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices. For WS-812, WS-811: • The recording level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When an external device is connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level on the external device.

  • Page 36: About Playback

    • The volume can be adjusted within transfer (copy) it from a computer. the range of [ 00 ] to [ 30 ]. * WS-813, WS-812 only. STOP ( 4 ) button + − button ` OK button...
  • Page 37 ( P.63) different sound qualities and playback methods. *1 WS-813, WS-812 only. *2 WS-811 only. *3 Function active only in [ Recorder ] mode. *4 Function active only in [ Music ] mode.
  • Page 38 Playback Forwarding Rewinding While the recorder is in stop mode in While the recorder is in stop mode in the file display, press and hold the the file display, press and hold the 9 button. 0 button. • [ ß ] appears on the display. •...
  • Page 39 48 kHz press the 0 button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of * WS-813, WS-812 only. the previous file. If the recorder is in the middle of a file, it will return to the • Variable bit rate MP3 files (in which beginning of the file.

  • Page 40: Searching For A File

    Playback Press the + , − , 9 or 0 Searching for a file button to select the date. You can search for voice files by the date c Selected date they were recorded. As long as you know the date, you can quickly find a file even if you have forgotten what folder it is in.

  • Page 41: Changing The Playback Sound

    * WS-813, WS-812 only. available. • If you are still having trouble catching • [ Voice Playback ] (WS-813, WS-812 the words after changing the only) ( P.61) playback speed, you can make the •...

  • Page 42: Setting An Index Mark Or A Temp Mark

    Index marks can only be placed into be erased. files created by Olympus voice recorders, but temp marks can be used to temporarily remember desired locations. + − button...

  • Page 43: How To Begin Segment Repeat Playback

    Playback Press the REC ( s ) button again at How to begin segment repeat the position where you want to playback end segment repeat playback. This function enables repeated playback of • The recorder continuously plays back part of the file being played. the segment until segment repeat playback is canceled.

  • Page 44: Changing The Playback Scene [Play Scene]

    Playback Changing the playback scene Canceling the segment repeat playback function [ Play Scene ] If you register your preferred playback settings for the playback scenes, you can easily select the setting later ( P.63). + − button ` OK button SCENE/INDEX button Pressing any of the following...

  • Page 45: Erasing

    Erasing Press the ` OK button. Erasing files • The display changes to [ Erasing! ] and A selected file can be erased from a folder. erasing starts. Also, all files in a folder can be erased • [ Erased ] is displayed when the file is simultaneously.
  • Page 46 Erasing Press the + button to select • Locked files and files set as read-only cannot be erased ( P.55). [ Start ]. • The default folders of the recorder, namely [ Recorder ] (including [ Folder A ] to [ Folder E ] and [ Radio Folder ] * ) and [ Music ] cannot be erased.

  • Page 47: About The Fm Radio (Ws-813 Only)

    About the FM radio (WS-813 only) Using the FM radio For WS-813: Radio reception varies substantially depending on where you are using the radio. If the reception is poor, adjust the antenna position or orientation, or place the recorder in a location where a radio signal can be easily received, such as by a window.

  • Page 48: Fm Radio Mode Operations

    FM radio mode operations Adding a radio station to the preset stations: For WS-813: Change the reception mode to manual reception, and adjust the frequency. The station you are tuned to can then be added ( P.50, P.51). Plug in the earphones Press the 9 or 0 button to select a station.

  • Page 49: Presetting Radio Stations Automatically [Auto-Preset]

    FM radio mode operations Press the + or – button to select Presetting radio stations [ Auto-preset ]. automatically [Auto-preset] Presetting radio stations makes it easy to find your desired station. Plug in the earphones Press the ` OK button. •...

  • Page 50: Changing The Reception Mode

    FM radio mode operations Changing the reception mode Preset call mode It is possible to fine tune the channels • Press the 9 or 0 button to manually if the station you are looking for select a preset station. has a weak signal and couldn't be detected a Preset number using the Auto Preset function.

  • Page 51: Adding A Radio Station

    FM radio mode operations Press the ` OK button. Adding a radio station • Up to 30 radio stations can be preset. You can add radio stations from Auto/ Manual reception to the preset stations. Plug in the earphones Deleting a preset radio station 1 Tune to the preset radio station you wish to erase.

  • Page 52: Recording From The Fm Radio

    Recording from the FM radio When recording from the For WS-813: FM radio: Even if the sound of the FM radio is clear, in certain conditions there may Plug in the earphones be cases of electric interference when the recording starts. To avoid such a problem, perform a recording test before recording.

  • Page 53: Menu Setting

    Menu setting Menu setting method Press the ` OK button to move Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to the desired the cursor to the item you want item to set it. You can set each menu item to set.
  • Page 54 [ Backlight ] [ LED ] [ Output ] *1 WS-813 only. 4 Setting menu during recording: *2 WS-813, WS-812 only. *3 WS-811 only. Function Setting *4 Function active only in [ Recorder ] mode. *5 Function active only in [ Music ] mode.

  • Page 55: File Menu

    When a file is selected: [ Name ] (File name), [ Date ] (Time stamp), For WS-813, WS-812: [ Size ] (File size), [ Bit Rate ] *1 (File format), [ Artist ] *2 (Artist name) and [ Album ] *2 This function extracts voice portions from a (Album name) appear on the display.

  • Page 56: Rec Menu

    The recorder can record in the linear PCM a large number of people. format (WS-813, WS-812 only). High resolution [ Middle ]: Suitable for recording meetings recording at a high sampling rate and high bit...
  • Page 57 Menu setting method Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to For WS-813: minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners and projectors This function can be switched using the and other similar noises.
  • Page 58 Menu setting method Press the 9 or 0 button to V-Sync. Rec adjust the start/stop actuation Voice sync recording starts when a voice level. louder than the voice sync level (detection • The VCVA level can be set to any of 28 level) is detected.
  • Page 59 Menu setting method Rec Scene The recording setting can be selected from the [ Lecture ], [ Conference ], [ Meeting ], [ Dictation ] or [ DNS ] templates to suit the recording conditions. You can also save a recording setting of your choice.
  • Page 60 Menu setting method Specify a save destination. [ Dictation ]: • You can select the save destination [ Rec Level ] [ Low ] from [ User Setting 1 ], [ Rec Mode ] [WMA]: [64kbps] [ User Setting 2 ] and [ Zoom Mic] * [ Off ] [ User Setting 3 ].

  • Page 61: Play Menu

    Menu setting method - Play Menu Voice Balancer Voice Playback For WS-813, WS-812 : For WS-813, WS-812: This function compensates for the low- volume portions of a recorded audio file, making them louder. It makes soft sounds You can play back just the voice portions such as conversation much more distinct.
  • Page 62 Menu setting method • In [ Folder ] mode, when the recorder Play Mode comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [ End ] flashes for two seconds on You can select the playback mode that best the display and the recorder stops at the suits the type of audio.
  • Page 63 Menu setting method Skip Space Play Scene This function enables you to skip (forward) Voice files recorded in the recorder and or reverse skip (rewind) a small portion music files downloaded from a PC can be of the file being played. This function is saved with the playback settings of your convenient for quickly skipping to another choice to suit the different sound qualities...

  • Page 64: Lcd/Sound Menu

    Menu setting method . LCD/Sound Menu Specify a save destination for the settings. • You can select the save destination Backlight from among [ VOICE 1 ] to [ MUSIC 3 ]. The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the 4 When [ Select ] is selected: recorder is pressed.

  • Page 65: Device Menu

    [ Speaker ] is set to [ Off ].) [ Ni-MH ] ( WS-813 only: Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH • This is a different function from rechargeable battery (BR404). [ Output ] in [ FM Menu ]. Irrespective of...
  • Page 66 [ Output ] [ Earphone ] *1 WS-813 only. [ Rec Level ] [ Middle ] *2 WS-813, WS-812 only. [ Rec Mode ] *3 WS-811 only. [ WMA ] [ 128kbps ] *4 Function active only in [ Recorder ] mode.

  • Page 67: Fm Menu

    Menu setting method • The recorder uses some of its memory Scan Level capacity to maintain a management file. For a microSD card, the indicated You can change the scan sensitivity when remaining capacity is less than the total scanning for radio stations with auto preset. capacity of the card due to characteristics Select the sensitivity to suit the reception of the microSD card, but this is not a...

  • Page 68: Extract Voice Portions From File [Voice Detect]

    Menu setting method • Extraction of voice portions starts. Extract voice portions from file During the process, the progress [ Voice Detect ] status is shown as a percentage on the display. This function extracts voice portions from a • The process is completed when recorded voice file.

  • Page 69: Rearranging Files [Replace]

    Menu setting method Press the ` OK button. Rearranging files [ Replace ] • The cursor will flash to confirm that You can move a file in a folder to change the the file can be moved. order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order.

  • Page 70: Moving/Copying Files [Move/Copy]

    Menu setting method [ Move to memory ]: Moving/Copying files [ Move/Copy ] Move a file from the internal memory or microSD card to another folder Files saved in the internal memory or a within the internal memory. microSD card can be moved or copied [ Copy to memory ]: within the memory.
  • Page 71 Menu setting method Press the ` OK button. When you select [ One file ]: 1 Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move or copy. 2 Press the ` OK button to select the file. When you select [ Selected files ]: 1 Press the + or −...

  • Page 72: Dividing Files [File Divide]

    [ File divide completed ] appears. Only MP3 files and PCM * files recorded on this recorder can be divided. * WS-813, WS-812 only. Stop playback at the divide position. • While the recorder is in playback mode, press and hold the 9 or 0 button to fast-forward or rewind.

  • Page 73: Changing The Usb Class [Usb Settings]

    Menu setting method Press the ` OK button. • If a file has an extremely short recording time, it may not be divided even if it is an Press the + or − button to change MP3 file or PCM file. the setting.

  • Page 74: Formatting The Recorder [Format]

    Menu setting method Notes Formatting the recorder [ Format ] • When you first connect the recorder to your PC as an external storage device, the driver for the recorder will be automatically installed in your PC. MENU button • The PC cannot recognize that the recorder is connected to the PC if [ USB Connection ] is set to [ AC Adapter ].
  • Page 75 Menu setting method Press the + button to select Press the ` OK button. [ Start ]. • Formatting begins and [ Formatting! ] flashes on the display. Press the ` OK button. • After the [ All data will be erased ] message displays for two seconds, [ Start ] and [ Cancel ] appear.
  • Page 76 Menu setting method • When a microSD card is inserted into the recorder, be sure to confirm the recording media as either [ Internal memory ] or [ microSD card ] so that there is no mistake ( P.65). •...

  • Page 77: Using The Recorder On Your Pc

    Media Player or iTunes. • The recorder is compatible with WMA, MP3 and WAV * language content. * WS-813, WS-812 only. • In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for...
  • Page 78 Operating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC • When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the LED indicator light is blinking.

  • Page 79: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC Boot the PC. • The recorder does not establish a connection with a PC if [ AC Adapter ] Slide the USB connector slide is selected in the USB connection lever in the direction indicated setting. Select [ PC ] in the USB connection setting ( P.73).

  • Page 80: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC Windows Macintosh Click [ ] on the task bar located Drag and drop the recorder’s at the lower-right corner of the drive icon on the desktop to the screen. Click [ Safely remove USB Recycle Bin icon.

  • Page 81: Transfer Voice Files To Your Pc

    Transfer voice files to your PC The 5 voice folders of this recorder are named [ Folder A ], [ Folder B ], [ Folder C ], [ Folder D ] and [ Folder E ]. Recorded voice files are saved in these folders (On the WS-813, FM radio recordings are saved in [ FLD_FM ]).

  • Page 82: Usage As External Memory Of The Pc

    Usage as external memory of the PC In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out. With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory.

  • Page 83: Other Information

    Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action Charge the battery Battery power is getting (WS-813, WS-812 only) [ Battery low ] Low battery power. low. or replace with a new battery ( P.14, P.16). [ File locked ] Erase-locked.
  • Page 84 Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action Zero remaining Erase unnecessary files [ Memory full ] No remaining memory. memory. ( P.45). No files were found in the Select another folder [ No file ] No file. folder. ( P.26 to P.28). There was an error while Reformat the memory [ Format error ]...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Action Verify that the battery polarities = and The battery is not loaded properly. - are correct ( P.14). Charge the battery (WS-813, WS-812 Nothing appears on Battery power is getting low. only) or replace with a new battery the display ( P.14, P.16).
  • Page 86 The recorder was placed near a cell playback phone or fluorescent lamp while Move the recorder. recording or during playback. WS-813, WS-812 only: Silent portions not The [ Voice Detect ] process has not Extract voice portions using skipped during been performed.
  • Page 87 To output from the built-in speaker, set [ Output ] is set to [ Earphone ]. [ Output ] to [ Speaker ] ( P.67). WS-813, WS-812 only: When using the supplied rechargeable battery, set the battery setting [ Battery ] is set to [ Alkaline ].

  • Page 88: Accessories (Optional)

    Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company’s website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country. s Stereo microphone: ME51S s Telephone pickup microphone: The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    75 mV â (according to EN 50332-2) 4 Sampling frequency: 4 Recording media: Linear PCM format Built-in NAND FLASH memory: WS-813 : 8 GB/ WS-812 : 4 GB/ 44.1 kHz/16 bit *1 44.1 kHz WS-811 : 2 GB MP3 format...
  • Page 90 40 Hz to 13 kHz 16 kbps 40 Hz to 8 kHz 8 kbps 40 Hz to 3 kHz *1 WS-813, WS-812 only *2 WS-811 only 4 During recording mode (Built-in stereo microphone): 70 Hz to 20 kHz (However, for recording in the MP3...
  • Page 91 During FM radio reception 12 h. 11 h. During FM radio recording 7 h. 7 h. * WS-813, WS-812 only. Note • Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of battery used and the conditions of use.
  • Page 92 The following values are strictly for reference only. 4 Linear PCM format: Recording mode Recording media 44.1 kHz/16 bit WS-813 (8 GB) 12 h. 5 min. Internal memory WS-812 (4 GB) 6 h. 8 GB 12 h. 5 min. microSD card 4 GB 6 h. 2 GB 3 h.
  • Page 93 Guide to recordable number of songs WS-813 : 2,000 songs • The maximum capacity for a single file is approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3, and WS-812 : 1,000 songs approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM *1 format WS-811 : 500 songs (WAV).

  • Page 94: Technical Assistance And Support

    Technical assistance and support The following contact information relates to technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe...
  • Page 95 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111 http://www.olympus.com OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)40-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany. http://www.olympus-europa.com Dictate Australia Pty Ltd t: 1300 787 092 w: dictate.com.au...

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