Name: Olympus WS-831
Brand: Olympus
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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.

Default Chapter1
- Table of Contents1
Names of Parts4
- Recorder4
- Display5
1 Getting Started8
Setup8
- Inserting the Battery9
- Turn the Power on9
- Setting the Inserted Battery10
- Setting the Date/Time10
Charging the Battery11
- Charging the Battery by Connecting to a Pc's USB Connector11
- Connection (Model A514; Optional)13
Batteries15
Inserting/Removing a Microsd Card17
- Inserting a Microsd Card17
- Removing a Microsd Card18
Preventing Accidental Operation19
- Setting HOLD Mode19
- Releasing HOLD Mode19
Turning the Power off20
[Home] Screen Operations21
- Selecting the Mode21
Folders23
- Folders for Voice Recordings23
- Folders for Music Playback23
Selecting Folders and Files24
Recording26
- Basic Recording Procedure26
- Pausing/Resuming Recording28
- Quickly Checking a Recording28
- Monitoring While Recording29
Recording with an External Microphone30
Recording from Another Connected Device31
- Recording Audio from Another Device with this Recorder31
- Recording Audio from this Recorder with Another Device31
- EN Changing the Recording Scene [Rec Scene]32
- Changing the Recording Scene32
Playback34
- Basic Playback Procedure34
- Playback through the Earphones35
- Fast-Forwarding36
- Rewinding36
- Skipping to the Beginning of a File37
- Changing the Playback Speed/Tone (Voice Changer*)38
- ABC Repeat Playback40
Index Marks/Temp Marks43
- Writing an Index Mark/Temp Mark43
- Erasing an Index Mark/Temp Mark43
Calendar Search Function44
- Using the Calendar Search Function to Search for a File44
Selecting Preset Playback Settings Template [Play Scene]45
- Selecting a Preset Playback Settings Template45
Erasing Files/Folders46
- Erasing Files46
- Erasing a Folder47
4 FM Radio48
- (WS-833 Model Only)48
Before Using the FM Radio Function48
Presetting Radio Stations Automatically49
- Presetting a Local Radio Station [By Scanning]49
Listening to FM Radio51
- Selecting the Reception Mode52
Adding Preset Radio Stations53
- Adding a Radio Station Received Manually as a Preset Station [Set Manually]53
  - Manually]53
Deleting Preset Radio Stations55
- Deleting an Unneeded Preset Radio Station55
Recording FM Radio56
Menu58
Setting Menu Items58
- Basic Operation58
File Menu [File Menu]61
- Extracting the Speaking Portions of Files of Spoken-Word Content [Voice Detect]61
- Preventing Accidental File Erasure [File Lock]61
- Sorting Files [Sort By]61
- Moving/Copying Files [Move/Copy]62
- Dividing Files [File Divide]62
- Displaying File or Folder Information [Property]62
Recording Menu [Rec Menu]63
- Selecting the Recording Sensitivity [Rec Level]63
- Setting the Recording Mode [Rec Mode]64
- Selecting Microphone Directivity [Zoom MIC]64
- Reducing Noise During Recording [Low Cut Filter]65
- Voice-Activated Recording Function [VCVA]65
- Voice Sync Recording Function [V-Sync. Rec]67
Playback Menu [Play Menu]69
- Skipping Non-Voice Portions During Playback [Voice Playback]69
- Alternating Repeatedly between Normal and Muted Playback [Shadowing]69
- Reducing Noise During Playback [Noise Cancel]70
- Adjusting Low Volume Portions During Playback [Voice Balancer]70
- Emphasizing Voice more Clearly [Voice Filter]71
- Selecting Playback Modes [Play Mode]71
- Changing Music Sound Quality [Equalizer]73
- Setting a Skip Space [Skip Space]73
- Setting a Preset Playback Settings Template [Play Scene]74
Lcd/Sound Menu [Lcd/Sound Menu]75
- Setting the Backlight [Backlight]75
- Adjusting the Contrast [Contrast]75
- Setting the LED Indicator Light [LED]75
- Turning Beeping Sound ON/OFF [Beep]75
- Changing the Display Language [Language]76
- Selecting the Speaker Output [Speaker]76
Device Menu [Device Menu]77
- Selecting the Recording Media [Memory Select]77
- Setting Power Save Mode [Power Save]77
- Setting the Battery in Use [Battery]77
- Setting the Date/Time [Time & Date]78
- Setting the USB Connection [USB Settings]79
- Restoring the Default Settings [Reset Settings]79
- Formatting a Recording Media [Format]80
- Checking Recording Media Information [Memory Info.]80
- Checking Voice Recorder Information [System Info.]80
FM Menu [FM Menu]81
- Selecting the Recording Sound Quality [Rec Mode]81
- Presetting a Radio Station [Set Stations]81
- Setting Scanning Sensitivity [Scan Level]81
- Selecting the FM Radio Output [Output]81
Extracting the Speaking Portions of Files of Spoken-Word Content [Voice Detect]82
- [Voice Detect]82
- Extracting the Speaking Portions of Files of Spoken-Word Content83
Moving/Copying Files [Move/Copy]84
Dividing Files [File Divide]87
- Dividing a File [File Divide]87
Setting the USB Connection [USB Settings]89
Formatting Recording Media [Format]91
- Formatting a Recording Media [Format]91
6 Use with a PC93
PC Operating Environment93
PC Connection/Disconnection95
- Connecting the Voice Recorder to a PC95
- Disconnecting the Voice Recorder from a PC96
Loading a File to a PC97
Usage as External Memory of the PC98
7 Other Information99
Alarm Message List99
Troubleshooting101
Recorder Care104
Accessories (Optional)105
Copyright and Trademark Information106
Safety Precautions107
Specifications111
- During Playback112

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