Olympus WS-331M User Manual

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.
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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
WS-331M
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS

Olympus WS-331M Specifications

General

Built-in microphone	Yes
Maximum recording time	555 h
File type	WMA; STXQ / STHQ / STSP / HQ / SP / LP
Battery type	AAA
Dimensions (WxDxH)	38.6 x 94.8 x 11 mm
Internal memory	2048 MB
Display type	LCD
Interface	USB
Recording battery life	21 h
Number of batteries supported	1
Loudspeaker diameter	18 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	47 g

Summary

Introduction

Trademarks

Lists trademarks and intellectual property acknowledgments for the product and its technologies.

Safe and Proper Usage

General Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating and maintaining the digital voice recorder.

Getting Started

Main Features

Highlights the key functionalities and capabilities of the digital voice recorder.

Identification of Parts

Display (LCD Panel)

Inserting Battery

Power Supply

VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode

VOICE Mode

Details the operation and file structure specific to voice recording mode.

MUSIC Mode

How to Select a File

Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)

Recording

Recording Process

Step-by-step guide to start, manage, and stop audio recording.

Pause and Resume Recording

Listening While Audio is Recorded

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense)

Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter)

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

Playing

Playback Process

Explains how to select files and start playback of recorded audio.

Forwarding and Rewinding

Playback Through Earphone

Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)

Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter)

Continuous Playback (All Play)

Locking Files (Lock)

Menu List (VOICE Mode)

Using the Recorder on Your PC

Saving Files in Your PC

Explains how to save, back up, and transfer files between the recorder and a PC.

Operating Environment

Connecting to Your PC

Disconnecting from Your PC

Using the Recorder as a Music Player

Using Windows Media Player

Explains how to use Windows Media Player for ripping CDs and transferring music files.

Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder

Window Names

Copying Music from CD

Transferring Music File to the Recorder

Music Playback

Playback Process

Explains how to select music files and start playback on the recorder.

Select Play Mode (Play Mode)

Random Playback (Random)

Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW)

Selecting Equalizer (EQ)

Moving the Tracks (Move)

Menu List (MUSIC Mode)

Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player

Erasing

Explains how to delete single files or all files from a folder on the recorder.

Hold

Index Marks and Temp Marks

How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback

Menu Setting Method

Auto Backspace Review (Back Space)

Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)

System Sounds (Beep)

Backlight (Backlight)

LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)

LED (LED)

Formatting the Recorder (Format)

Viewing System Information (System Info.)

Using as External Memory of the Computer

Alarm Message List

Troubleshooting

Accessories (Optional)

Specifications

Technical Assistance and Support