Olympus WS-822 - Manual

5 EN Names of par ts Names of parts Display 4 [ Recorder ] mode 4 5 1 2 3 6 1 2 3 5 1 6 3 789 0 ! @ # $ 5 Folder list display File list display File display 1 Recording media indicator [ l ]: Internal memory [ m ]: microSD card 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder name 5 Function butto...

6 EN Names of par ts Names of parts Display 4 [ Music ] mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 5 1 6 3 8 7 ! 90 @ # 5 $ List display 1 List display 2 File display When folder contains files and folders When folder contains only files 1 Recording media indicator [ l ]: Internal memory [ m ]: microSD card 2 Current f...

7 EN Names of par ts Names of parts Display 4 [ FM Radio ] mode WS-823 model only Radio reception display 4 3 5 1 2 6 Radio recording display 4 3 78 1 2 6 0 9 ! 1 Recording media indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Preset number being received 4 Radio frequency being received 5 Radio frequency bar indic...

1 Setup 8 EN Setup After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use. Getting started 1 3 Insert the battery Getting started 2 3 Turn the power ON Getting started 3 3 Select the battery setting Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the set...

1 9 EN Setup Setup Inserting the battery Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice recorder. 1 Slide open the battery/card cover while lightly pressing down on it. 2 Insert a AAA battery, making sure its positive and negative terminals are placed cor...

1 Setup 10 EN Setup Setting the inserted battery 1 Press the + / – button to select the type of battery you inserted. Battery type [ Ni-MH ] ( ) Select if you inserted an Olympus nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404). [ Alkaline ] ( ) Select if you inserted an alkaline battery. 2 P...

1 11 EN Charging the ba tter y Charging the battery Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector WS-823 and WS-822 models only NOTE • Before connecting the USB connector, release HOLD mode ( ☞  P.19). 1 Start the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction of the arrow. ...

1 Charging the ba tter y 12 EN Charging the battery 5 Charging has finished when the battery indicator changes to [ ]. Charging time: About 3 hours** Approximate time needed to fully charge a completely flat battery at room temperature. Battery charging time will depend on the amount of remaining po...

1 13 EN Charging the ba tter y Charging the battery Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection (model A514; optional) WS-823 and WS-822 models only NOTE • Before connecting the AC adapter, select [ AC Adapter ] for the USB connection setting ( ☞ P.89). • Before connect...

1 Charging the ba tter y 14 EN Charging the battery 4 Charging is finished when [ Battery full ] appears. When charged with the power turned off When charged with the power turned on Displayed when the battery is fully charged NOTE • Use only the Olympus USB connecting AC adapter model provided (A51...

1 15 EN Batteries Rechargeable batteries Read the information below carefully when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404). 4 Discharging Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally when not in use. Be sure to charge the battery before use. 4 Operating temperature Rechargeable...

1 Batteries 16 EN Batteries Battery precautions • The voice recorder does not support manganese batteries. • Always turn power off before replacing the battery. Files may be damaged if the battery is removed while the voice recorder is recording or performing an operation such as erasing a file. • Y...

1 17 EN Inser ting/remo ving a microSD c ard The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD cards (microSD, microSDHC) sold separately. Inserting a microSD card 1 While the voice recorder is in stop mode, open the battery/card cover. • The microSD card slot is ins...

1 Inser ting/remo ving a microSD c ard 18 EN Inserting/removing a microSD card Removing a microSD card 1 While the voice recorder is in stop mode, open the battery/card cover. 2 Release the microSD card by pressing it inward, then letting it slowly return. • The microSD card moves outward and stops....

1 19 EN Preventing accidental opera tion Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. I...

1 Turning the po w er OFF 20 EN Turning the power OFF Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF. 1 Slide the POWER / HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow for at least half a second. • The playback stop position at power OFF is stored in memory. TI...

1 21 EN [Home] screen opera tions Selecting the mode In addition to its recording function, the voice recorder also provides music player and FM radio* functions. Choose the application you want by selecting one of the voice recorder’s modes. * WS-823 model only 1 Press the F1 (HOME) button to displ...

1 23 EN Folders In addition to its own internal memory, the voice recorder can also use microSD cards as a data recording media. Sound files, music files and content files stored on either media are saved in folders arranged in a tree structure. You can specify any playback sequence for the music fi...

1 Selecting f olders and fi les 24 EN You can select a different folder while the voice recorder is in stopped or playing a file. See “ Folders ” ( ☞  P.23) for a description of the voice recorder’s hierarchical folder structure. [ Home ] screen Example: WS-823 model Folders for voice recordings Fol...

1 25 EN Selecting f olders and fi les Selecting folders and files + / – button Used to select a folder or file. [ Home ] screen Used to select the voice recorder mode ( ☞  P.21). List display Displays the folders and files recorded in the voice recorder. Pressing the F2 (FOLDER) button changes the d...

2 Recording 26 EN Recording The voice recorder has five folders ([ & ] to [ * ]) in which recorded files can be saved. These folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and leisure). Basic recording procedure 1 Press the + / – , 0 or 9 button in the ...

2 Recording 28 EN Recording Recording linear PCM format files of over 2 GB WS-823 and WS-822 models only When recording a linear PCM format file, recording will continue even after the file size exceeds 2 GB. • The data is divided and saved in separate files of up to 2 GB. The files are processed as...

2 Recording 29 EN Recording Monitoring while recording You can monitor the recording as you are making it by listening on the earphone plugged into the voice recorder’s EAR jack. Use the + / – button to adjust the recording monitor volume. 1 Connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack. To...

2 Recording with an e xternal microphone 30 EN Recording with an external microphone You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder’s microphone jack. Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording. 1 Connect an extern...

2 Recording from another connec ted de vice 31 EN Recording audio from another device with this recorder Audio can be recorded when you have connected the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of another device and the MIC jack of the recorder using the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. ...

2 Changing the recording scene [Rec S cene] 32 EN Changing the recording scene The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various recording applications such as lectures and dictation. When selecting one of these templates you can enter several settings recommende...

3 Playback 34 EN Playback In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in WAV*, MP3 and WMA format transferred from a PC. * WS-823 and WS-822 models only Basic playback procedure 1 Select the file to play from the folder containing it ( ☞  P.24). TIP • Files are saved...

3 Playback 35 EN Playback Playback settings You can select various file playback methods tailored to different applications and tastes. [ Voice Playback ] *1 *3 ( ☞  P.69) Only plays voice portions of a recorded audio file. [ Shadowing ] ( ☞  P.69) Plays segments of files, alternating repeatedly bet...

3 Playback 36 EN Playback Fast-forwarding Fast-forwarding while the voice recorder is in stop mode 1 With the voice recorder stopped, press and hold the 9 button. • [ ß ] appears in the display. • Fast-forwarding stops when you release the 9 button. Press the ` OK button to start playback from the c...

3 Playback 37 EN Playback Skipping to the beginning of a file Skipping to the beginning of the next file 1 Press the 9 button while the voice recorder is in stop mode, or during playback. Skipping to the beginning of the current file 1 Press the 0 button while the voice recorder is in stop mode, or ...

3 Playback 38 EN Playback Music files If a music file transferred to the voice recorder is unplayable, check that its sampling rate, bit count and bit rate values are within the supported ranges. The sampling rate, bit count and bit rate combinations supported for music file playback by the voice re...

3 Playback 39 EN Playback 3 Press the ` OK button. Playback speed/tone indicator TIP • When speech is still difficult to discern after changing the playback speed, changing the tone may help. • When the speed/tone changing function and [ Play Scene ] function have both been selected, the [ Play Scen...

3 Playback 42 EN Playback ABC repeat playback 5 Press the F1 (SET C) button at the desired end position for ABC repeat playback. • Segment B-C is set, and ABC repeat playback starts. • The shadowing playback function is enabled. TIP • You can repeat Steps 4 and 5 as needed to change the repeat segme...

3 Inde x marks/temp marks 43 EN Writing an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in the file with the same operations used for fast-forwarding, rewinding or skipping to the start of a file. Index marks can only be written in files created with Olympus voice...

3 Calendar S earch func tion 44 EN Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date. If you have forgotten in which folder a file has been saved, this feature lets you access it quickly by entering its recording date. 1 Press the F...

3 Selecting preset pla yback settings templa te [Pla y Scene] 45 EN Selecting a preset playback settings template This voice recorder has 2 preregistered template [ Transcription ] and [ Language study ], with optimum settings tailored to such playback scenes. Selecting one of these templates lets y...

3 Erasing fi les/f olders 46 EN This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the current folder at once, or erase a selected folder. Erasing files 1 Select the file you want to erase ( ☞  P.24). 2 When the file display screen appears, press the ERA...

3 Erasing fi les/f olders 47 EN Erasing files/folders Erasing a folder 1 Select the folder you want to erase ( ☞  P.24). 2 In the folder display screen, press the ERASE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode. • The voice recorder returns to the stopped mode if no operation is performed for ...

4 Before using the F M radio func tion 48 EN Before using the FM radio function Radio signal reception quality varies substantially depending on where you are using the radio. Poor reception can often be improved by adjusting the antenna position or orientation, or moving to a more accessible locati...

4 Presetting radio sta tions automa tically 49 EN Presetting a local radio station [By scanning] Follow the steps below to preset the frequency of an FM radio station you can receive in your area. 1 Connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack. 2 Press the F1 (HOME) button to display the [...

4 Presetting radio sta tions automa tically 50 EN Presetting radio stations automatically Presetting a local radio station [By scanning] 11 Press the + / – button to select [ Start ]. 12 Press the ` OK button. • When [ Set by scanning completed ] appears, the operation is finished. TIP • Preset numb...

4 Listening to F M radio 51 EN Listening to FM radio Follow the steps below to listen to stereo FM radio on the voice recorder. 1 Set FM radio mode by performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in “ Presetting radio stations automatically ” ( ☞  P.49). 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select a radio...

4 Listening to F M radio 52 EN Listening to FM radio Selecting the reception mode Different reception modes can be selected to match different reception conditions. If the radio station you want to listen to has a signal too weak to be detected by the automatic preset process, you can select manual ...

4 Adding preset radio sta tions 53 EN Adding a radio station received manually as a preset station [Set manually] Follow the steps below to add a radio station received in frequency mode as a preset radio station. 1 Set FM radio mode by performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in “ Presetting ...

4 Deleting preset radio sta tions 55 EN Deleting an unneeded preset radio station 1 Set FM radio mode by performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in “ Presetting radio stations automatically ” ( ☞  P.49). 2 Press the F2 button to set preset mode. 3 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the preset ...

4 Recording F M radio 56 EN Recording FM radio Even when FM radio reception is clear, noise may enter after starting to record in certain reception environments. To avoid such a problem, perform a test recording beforehand. Try to record in a location with good radio reception. NOTE • Recording is d...

5 58 EN Setting menu items Setting menu items Basic operation Menu items are arranged by tabs, letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and then moving to the desired item within the tab. Follow the steps below to set a menu item. 1 During recording/playback or while the voice record...

5 File menu [File Menu] 61 EN Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect] The [ Voice Detect ] function extracts the speaking portions of a file of spoken-word content recorded by the voice recorder. See “ Extracting speaking portions of files of spoken-word conte...

5 Recording menu [Rec Menu] 63 EN Selecting the recording sensitivity [ Rec Level] You can change the recording level (sensitivity) as needed for your recording application. [ High ]: The highest recording sensitivity. Suited to recording lectures, large conferences and other applications with dista...

5 Recording menu [Rec Menu] 65 EN Recording menu [Rec Menu] Selecting microphone directivity [Zoom Mic] Zoom mic function High directivity Low directivity Narrow sound pickup range Broad sound pickup range NOTE • The [ Zoom Mic ] function has been set so as to optimize its performance when it is use...

5 74 EN Playback menu [Pla y Menu] Playback menu [Play Menu] NOTE • Forward/reverse skip operations over a skip space that contains an index mark/temp mark or the starting position of a file will stop at that mark or at the start position. Forward/reverse skip playback 1 Press the ` OK button to sta...

5 FM menu [F M Menu] 81 EN WS-823 model only Selecting the recording sound quality [Rec Mode] This setting cannot be changed while recording from FM radio. [ MP3 256 kbps ] [ MP3 128 kbps ] Presetting a radio station [Set stations] You can preset radio stations to make them easier to select ( ☞ P.49...

5 D ividing fi les [File D ivide] 87 EN Dividing a file [File Divide] Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing. NOTE Only MP3-format and PCM-format* files recorded on the voice recorder can be divided. * WS-823 and WS-822 models only 1 Play the ...

5 Setting the USB connec tion [USB S ettings] 89 EN Setting the USB connection [USB Settings] The [ PC ] setting lets you connect the voice recorder to a PC to transfer files. The [ AC Adapter ] setting lets you connect the voice recorder to a USB-connection AC adapter (model A514; optional) to char...

6 PC opera ting en vironment 93 EN Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you: • Play WMA-, MP3- and WAV*-format language-learning content and music files loaded on a PC using Windows Media Player or iTunes. * WS-823 and WS-822 models only • As well as a voice recorder and music player, you can ...

6 PC opera ting en vironment 94 EN PC operating environment PC connection precautions • When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder, data transfer will continue as long as the voice recorder’s LED indicator light is flashing, even if the PC data communication screen disappears...

6 PC connec tion/disconnec tion 95 EN Connecting the voice recorder to a PC 1 Start the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction of the arrow. • The USB connector extends out. The USB connector cover is stored inside the voice recorder. 3 After making sure the voice recorder is in ...

6 PC connec tion/disconnec tion 96 EN PC connection/disconnection Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC Windows 1 On the task bar at the bottom- right of the screen, click [ ] and select [ Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device ]. • The letter used to identify the drive will vary according to yo...

6 Loading a fi le to a PC 97 EN The voice recorder’s five audio recording folders are displayed on the PC as [ FOLDER_A ], [ FOLDER_B ], [ FOLDER_C ], [ FOLDER_D ] and [ FOLDER_E ]. Recorded audio files are displayed within these folders (for WS-823 model only, recordings from FM radio are saved in ...

6 U sage as e xternal memor y of the PC 98 EN Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you transfer voice recorder data to save in the PC, and vice-versa. Windows 1 Connect the voice recorder to the PC ( ☞  P.95). 2 Open Windows Explorer. • When you open [ My Computer ], the voice recorder is reco...

7 Alarm message list 99 EN Alarm message list Message Meaning Action required Battery low The remaining battery power is low. Replace or charge the battery ( ☞  P.9, P.11). File locked An attempt was made to erase a locked file. You must unlock the file before you can erase it ( ☞  P.61). Cannot rec...

7 Troubleshooting 101 EN Problem Possible cause Solution The display is blank. The battery is not inserted properly. Check that the positive and negative terminals of the battery are placed correctly ( ☞   P.9). The remaining battery power is low. Replace or charge the battery ( ☞  P.9, P.11). The p...

7 Troubleshooting 102 EN Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Audio file sound is distorted. WS-823 model only The recording level hasn’t been adjusted. Redo recording after adjusting the recording level ( ☞  P.63). The voice recorder’s recording level, or the output level of the connecte...

7 Recorder c are 104 EN Recorder care s Exterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the recorder is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the recorder with the damp cloth and then wipe it with a dry cloth. s Monitor • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. NOTE • Do not use be...

7 Copyright and trademark inf orma tion 106 EN • The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice. Contact Olympus Customer Support Center for the latest product names, model numbers and other information. • Voice recorder displays and product illustrations shown ...

7 Sa fety prec autions 107 EN Before using the voice recorder, read this manual to ensure correct and safe operation. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it on hand for ready reference whenever needed. Important safety precautions • Important safety precautions in this manual are accompanied ...

7 Sa fety prec autions 108 EN Safety precautions s If the voice recorder is dropped in water or, if water, metal or combus-tible foreign matter gets inside: 1 Remove the battery immediately. 2 C o n t a c t y o u r p l a c e o f p u r c h a s e o r an Olympus ser vice center for repair. Co n t i n u...

7 Sa fety prec autions 109 EN Safety precautions f WARNING s Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands. It may cause electric shock or malfunctions. s Do not use a battery with a scratched or damaged case. It may cause ruptures or overheating. s Do not insert the battery with its positive/nega...

7 Sa fety prec autions 110 EN Safety precautions Disposing the rechargeable battery s Recycling batteries helps saving resources. When disposing a used battery, always cover its terminals and observe local laws and regula-tions. Operating precautions • Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or humid...

7 Specifi c ations 111 EN General items 4 Recording formats Linear PCM (pulse-code modulation) format ( WS-823 and WS-822 models only)MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) formatWMA ( Windows Media Audio) format 4 Sampling frequency Linear PCM format 44.1 kHz/16 bits *1 44.1 kHz MP3 format 256 kbps *1 44.1 kHz...

7 Specifi c ations 112 EN Specifications Frequency response 4 When recording from MIC jack Linear PCM format 44.1 kHz/16 bits *1 40 Hz to 21 kHz MP3 format 256 kbps *1 40 Hz to 20 kHz 192 kbps *2 40 Hz to 19 kHz 128 kbps 40 Hz to 17 kHz WMA format 32 kbps 40 Hz to 13 kHz 8 kbps 40 Hz to 3 kHz *1 WS-...

7 Specifi c ations 113 EN Specifications Battery life The figures below are guideline values. 4 When recording with built-in stereo microphone (using internal memory) Recording mode Alkaline dry cell battery Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery Linear PCM format 44.1 kHz/16 bits * 20 hours (app...

7 Specifi c ations 114 EN Specifications NOTE • The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method. Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions. • Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride recharg...

7 Specifi c ations 115 EN Specifications 4 WMA format Recording media Recording mode 32 kbps 8 kbps Internal memory WS-823 model (8 GB) 505 hours (approx.) 1980 hours (approx.) WS-822 model (4 GB) 257 hours (approx.) 1000 hours (approx.) WS-821 model (2 GB) 126 hours (approx.) 493 hours (approx.) mi...

7 Specifi c ations 116 EN Specifications Maximum recording time per file • The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the WMA and MP3 formats, and to about 2 GB in the linear PCM ( WAV ) format. • Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is restricted ...

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