Olympus WS-833 User Manual

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Recording
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WS-833
WS-832
WS-831
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
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 recording, we recommend that you test the record
function and volume before use.

Olympus WS-833 Specifications

General

Playback time	30 h
Recording modes	High Quality (HQ), Long Play (LP), Pulse-code modulation (PCM)
Built-in microphone	Yes
HQ mode recording time	505 h
Maximum recording time	1980 h
Audio formats supported	MP3, WAV, WMA
HQ mode frequency response	40 - 13000 Hz
LP mode frequency response	40 - 3000 Hz
Internal memory	8192 MB
Display type	LED
Backlight color	White
Display diagonal	1.43 \
Display resolution	108 x 84 pixels
Display size (HxV)	27.6 x 23.9 mm
Output power	150 mW
Loudspeaker diameter	18 mm
Number of built-in speakers	1
Interface	USB
USB connector type	USB Type-A
FM radio	No
Media types supported	Internal memory & flash card
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Built-in memory capacity	8 GB
Battery technology	Alkaline
Recording battery life	37 h
Compatible battery sizes	AAA
Material	Plastic
Product color	Black
Menu languages	DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, POL, RUS, SLV
Number of messages per folder	200
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	15.1 mm
Width	40.6 mm
Height	101 mm
Weight	54 g

Summary

Names of Parts

Recorder Components

Identifies and labels the physical components of the recorder.

Display Indicators

Explains the indicators and layout of the recorder's screen.

Getting Started and Basic Operations

Initial Setup and Configuration

Covers battery insertion, power on, and date/time settings.

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the device via PC or AC adapter.

microSD Card Handling

Steps for inserting and removing microSD cards for storage.

Recording Audio

Basic Recording Procedure

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

Recording Settings and Features

Adjusting sensitivity, quality, mic directivity, and scenes.

External Input and FM Radio Recording

Covers using external mics, devices, and recording FM radio.

Playback Operations

Basic Playback and Controls

How to select, play, fast-forward, rewind, and skip files.

Advanced Playback Features

Adjusting playback speed, tone, using ABC repeat, and index marks.

Playback Modes and Settings

Covers playback modes, equalizer, skip space, and preset scenes.

System Settings, PC Connectivity, and Troubleshooting

Menu Operations and Settings

Navigating menus for file, recording, playback, and system settings.

PC Connection and File Transfer

System requirements, connecting, disconnecting, and file transfer.

Troubleshooting, Safety, and Specifications

Solutions for issues, safety guidelines, and technical details.