DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

WS-883
WS-882

Getting started

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Recording2

Playback

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Menu

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Use with a PC

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Other information

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USER MANUAL
 hank you for your purchase of our company’s voice recorder. Consult theT“Basic Manual” and this manual (PDF version) while operating the recorder toensure that you are using the product safely and correctly.
Be sure you have read and understood the contents of “Safety precautions”(P.83 - P.87), before using this product. Keep these instructions available for
future reference.
Read the “Basic Manual” and this manual (PDF version) thoroughly before using
the product and record test audio to confirm that it is functioning normally before
making important recordings.
The screen and product illustrations shown in the manuals were produced during
the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update forthe recorder, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit our
website.

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Table of contents
Names of parts........................................................ 4
Recorder............................................................. 4
Display (Normal Mode)....................................... 5
Display (Simple Mode)........................................ 6

1 Getting started
Setup........................................................................ 7
Inserting the battery............................................ 8
Turning the power ON......................................... 9
Setting the language........................................... 9
Setting the inserted battery............................... 10
Setting the time/date......................................... 10
Selecting the mode........................................... 11
Charging the battery............................................ 12
Charging the battery by connecting toa PC’s USB connector ..................................... 12
Charging the batteries by connecting toan AC adapter with a USB connection(model F-5AC; optional).................................... 14
Batteries................................................................ 16
Inserting/removing a microSD card.................... 18
Inserting a microSD card................................... 18
Removing a microSD card................................ 19
Preventing accidental operation......................... 20
Setting HOLD mode.......................................... 20
Releasing HOLD mode..................................... 20
Turning the power OFF........................................ 21
Folders................................................................... 22
Folders for Audio Recordings............................ 22
Music Folders.................................................... 23
Podcast Folders................................................ 24
Selecting folders and files................................... 25
Using the Calendar Search function to
search for a file.................................................. 26

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Recording.............................................................. 27
Basic recording procedure................................ 27
Pausing/resuming recording............................. 29
Quickly checking a recording............................ 29
Monitoring while recording................................ 30

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]...... 31
Changing the recording scene.......................... 31
Recording with an external microphone............ 33
Recording with an external microphone............ 33
Recording from another connected device....... 34
Recording audio from another device withthis recorder...................................................... 34
Recording audio from this recorder withanother device................................................... 36

3 Playback
Playback................................................................ 37
Basic playback procedure................................. 37
Fast-forwarding................................................. 38
Rewinding......................................................... 38
Skipping to the beginning of a file .................... 39
Playback through the earphones...................... 40
Changing the playback voice(Voice changer)................................................. 42
ABC repeat playback........................................ 44
Index marks........................................................... 47
Writing an index mark....................................... 47
Erasing an index mark...................................... 47
Erasing files/folders/indexes............................... 48
Erasing files/indexes......................................... 48
Erasing a folder................................................. 50

4 MenuSetting menu items.............................................. 52
Basic operation................................................. 52
File menu [File Menu]........................................... 55
Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock].... 55
Sorting files [Sort by]......................................... 55
Dividing a file [File Divide]................................. 55
Increasing the overall volume level of a file
[Normalize]........................................................ 56
Displaying file or folder information[Property]........................................................... 57

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Recording menu [Rec Menu]............................... 58
Selecting the recording level [Rec Level].......... 58
Setting the recording mode [Rec Mode]............ 58
Reducing noise during recording[Low Cut Filter].................................................. 59
Voice-activated recording function [VCVA]........ 59
Voice sync recording function [V-Sync. Rec]..... 60
Writing an index mark at the start position of
the active sound [Auto index]............................ 62
Playback menu [Play Menu]................................ 63
Reducing noise during playback[Noise Cancel]................................................... 63
Playing back alternately with and withoutsound [Shadowing]............................................ 63
Adjusting low volume portions during playback[Voice Balancer] ............................................... 64
Selecting playback modes [Play Mode]............ 64
Setting a skip space [Skip Space]..................... 65
LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]................ 67
Adjusting the contrast [Contrast]....................... 67
Setting the LED indicator light [LED]................. 67
Turning beeping sound ON/OFF[Beep]............. 67
Changing the display language [Language] ..... 67
Device menu [Device Menu] ............................... 68
Selecting the recording media[Memory Select]................................................ 68
Setting the battery in use [Battery].................... 68
Setting the time/date [Time & Date] ................. 68
Selecting the mode [Mode Select].................... 69
Restoring the default settings[Reset Settings]................................................. 69
Formatting a recording media [Format]............. 70
Checking recording media information[Memory Info.]................................................... 71
Checking voice recorder information[System Info.] ................................................... 71

5 Use with a PC
PC connection/disconnection............................. 73
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC............. 73
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC..... 74

6 Other information
Alarm message list............................................... 75
Troubleshooting .................................................. 77
Recorder care....................................................... 80
Accessories (optional)......................................... 81
Copyright and trademark information................ 82
Safety precautions............................................... 83
Specifications....................................................... 88

Indications used in this manual
NOTE
Describes precautions and operations thatshould be absolutely avoided in using thevoice recorder.
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Describes useful information and hints thatwill help you getting the most out of yourvoice recorder.
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Indicates reference pages describing
details or related information.

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1 Built-in stereo microphone (L)2 Display
3 LED indicator light (LED)
4 STOP ( J) button
5 ERASE button
6 MENU button
7 Built-in speaker
8 USB connector/USB connector
cover (retractable)
9 Built-in stereo microphone (R)
0 POWER switcha Card coverb REC (record) ( K) button
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c FOLDER/INDEX buttond CALENDAR/SCENE buttone L button
f + buttong M buttonh NOK button
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j Standk USB connector slide leverl Microphone jack ( )m Earphone jack ( )n Battery covero Strap hole

Names of parts
Display (Normal Mode)
During recording mode
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1 File name2 Battery indicator[ ]: Ni-MH*1[ ]: Alkaline*1

3 Folder indicator, Current filenumber in folder/Total numberof recorded files in folder andfile lock indicator
4 Voice recorder status indicator
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]: Recording indicator]: Recording pause indicator]: Stop indicator]: Playback indicator]: Fast playback indicator]: Slow playback indicator]: Fast-forward indicator]: Fast-rewind indicator

5 Elapsed recording time or
playback time
6 Recording media indicator[ ]: Internal memory[ ]: microSD card

During stop modeor playback mode

Possible recording time remaining
7 Meanings of indicators shownin indicator display area

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Rec Scene:[]: Dictation[]: Meeting[]: Conference[]: Duplication (Auto Divide)[]: Duplication (Timer)[]: Telephone Rec[ ] [ ] [ ]: Rec Level[]: VCVA[]: V-Sync. Rec[]: Auto index[ ]: Low Cut Filter[]: V oice Balancer[]: Noise Cancel
Play Mode:[ ]: Folder[ ]: All[ ]: File[ ]: Repeat[ ]: Random

8 Recording format indicator
9 File length
0 Level metera Playback position bar indicator*1 WS-883 model onlyEN

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Names of parts
Display (Simple Mode)
During recording mode
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During stop modeor playback mode

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[ ]: Ni-MH*1[ ]: Alkaline*1

3 Voice recorder status indicator]: Recording indicator]: Recording pause indicator]: Stop indicator]: Playback indicator]: Fast playback indicator]: Slow playback indicator]: Fast-forward indicator]: Fast-rewind indicator

4 Elapsed recording time or
playback time
5 Recording media indicator[ ]: Internal memory[ ]: microSD card

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1 Folder indicator, Current filenumber in folder/Total numberof recorded files in folder andfile lock indicator
2 Battery indicator

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Possible recording timeremaining

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6 Level meter
7 File length (During stop mode),
Playback position bar indicator(During playback mode)
8 Rec Scene* 1 WS-883 model only
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• Pressing and holding the STOP ( J)button while the voice recorder isin stop mode displays the settings[Time & Date] and [Remain](amount of possible recording timeremaining). If the current time/dateis set incorrectly, see “Setting thetime/date [Time & Date]” (gP.68).

Getting started
Setup
After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.

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Inserting the battery

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Turning the power ON

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Setting the language

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Selecting the battery setting (WS-883 model only)

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Setting the time/date1
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Getting
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Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select thesetting for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting foran alkaline battery.
Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.

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Selecting the mode

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Charging the recorder (WS-883 model only)

Select either normal mode or simple mode.

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SetupInserting the battery

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Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voicerecorder.

Getting started

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Slide open the battery coverwhile pressing down on it.

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Insert AAA batteries, making
sure to place the positive andnegative terminals correctly.

Insert the battery’s
negative terminal first

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Slide the battery covercompletely closed.

SetupSetting the language

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Press the + or – button to
select a language.

2

Press the NOK button to
finalize the language.

Slide the POWER switch to the[ON] position.

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Getting started

Turning the power ON

POWER switch

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SetupSetting the inserted battery

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WS-883 model only

Getting started

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Press the M or L button
to select the item to set.

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Press the + or – button tochange the number.

Battery type2

Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.

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1

Press the + or – button to
select the type of battery you
inserted.

[Ni-MH] ()
Select if you inserted a nickelmetal hydride rechargeable battery
manufactured by our company(model BR404).
)[Alkaline] (Select if you inserted an alkaline
battery.

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Setting the time/date• The mode can be switched evenafter setting “Setting the battery inuse [Battery]” (g P.68).

• To change the setting of anotheritem, press the M or L button
to move the blinking cursor, thenpress the + or – button to change thenumber.

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Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.
TIP• You can press the NOK button during
the setting procedure to set the items
entered so far and start the clock.

SetupSelecting the mode
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Getting started

Press the + or – button tochange the mode.

[Normal Mode]:This is the standard mode in which
all functions are available.
[Simple Mode]:This mode lists frequently usedfunctions. Displayed text becomeslarger for easier viewing.

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Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.
TIP• The mode can be switched evenafter setting. “Selecting the mode
[Mode Select]” (g P.69)• Once the mode is set after purchase,the [Mode Select] screen is not
displayed again, even if the batteries
are replaced.

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Charging the battery
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector

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WS-883 model only

Getting started

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After making sure the voicerecorder is stopped, connect
the USB connector to a USB
port on a PC.

4

Press the NOK button to start
charging the battery.

NOTE• Before charging the battery, insert
the rechargeable battery provided
and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH] (g P.8,
P.68).

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Start the PC.

2

Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction of thearrow.

• When [Battery] (g P.68) is set
to [Ni-MH], [Press OK to start
charging] appears on the display.
Press the NOK button while thismessage is blinking.

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Charging the battery
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Charging has finished when
the battery indicator changes
to [ ].

• Never attempt to charge an alkaline
battery, lithium battery or otherprimary cell battery. Fluid leakage oroverheating may cause the recorderto malfunction.
• The power of the PC must be ON
to charge the battery using the USB
connector.
You cannot charge the battery when
the power of the PC is OFF, or the
PC is in standby, sleep or auto power
OFF mode.
• Do not use a USB hub whencharging the battery by connecting
to the PC.
• You cannot charge the battery if[ ]*1 or [ ]*2 is blinking. Charge thebattery in an ambient temperature of
between 5 and 35°C (41 and 95°F).
*1 [ ] Ambient temperature is toolow.
*2 [ ] Ambient temperature is too
high• If battery life has become noticeably
short on a full charge, replace thebattery with a new one.
• Insert the USB connector securely
all the way. Operation will not be
normal if the connection is not madeproperly.
• Use the optional USB extension
cable (KP19) if needed.
• Use only a compatible USB
extension cable (KP19). Operation
is not guaranteed if anothermanufacturer’s cable is used.
Only use the USB extension cablemanufactured by our company withthe voice recorder and never use if a
product from another manufacturer
is used.

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Charging time: About 3 hours** Approximate time needed to fully
charge a completely flat battery atroom temperature.
Battery charging time will depend on
the amount of remaining power andthe state of the battery.

NOTE

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Charging the battery
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Charging the batteries by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB
connection (model F-5AC; optional)

Getting started

NOTE• Before charging the batteries, insert
the rechargeable batteries provided
and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH] (g P.8,
P.68).
• [ ] indicates there is little remaining
battery charge. Charge the batteries
or replace them with fresh ones.

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Connect the recorder to a USB
port on the AC adapter.

2

Plug the AC adapter into an AC
power outlet.
To an ACpower outlet

Charging the battery
3

Press the NOK button to start
charging the battery.

4

Charging has finished when
the battery indicator changes
to [ ].
• [Please wait] appears on thedisplay regardless of whether thebattery is charging or charging iscomplete.

• Do not charge primary batteries
such as alkaline batteries or lithium
batteries. Doing so may cause therecorder to malfunction due to liquidleakage, heat generation, etc.
• Charge the batteries via a USB
connection when the power of thecomputer is ON. You cannot charge
the batteries when the power of thecomputer is OFF or the computer isin the standby, sleep, or auto power
OFF mode.
• Do not use a USB hub whencharging the batteries by connecting
to the computer.
• You cannot charge the batteries if[ ]*1 or [ ]*2 is displayed.
Charge the batteries in an ambient
temperature of between 5 and 35°C
(41 and 95°F).
*1 [ ] Ambient temperature is toolow.
*2 [ ] Ambient temperature is too
high• If battery life has become noticeably
short on a full charge, replace thebatteries with new ones.
• Insert the USB connector securely
all the way. Operation will not be
normal if the connection is not madeproperly.
• If necessary, use the separately soldUSB extension cable (KP19).
• Be sure to use the dedicated cable(KP19) as a USB extension cable.
We cannot guarantee proper
operation if you use a productmanufactured by another company.
Also, never connect this dedicatedcable to a product manufactured byanother company.

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Getting started• When [Battery] (g P.68) is set
to [Ni-MH], [Press OK to start
charging] appears on the display.
Press the NOK button while thismessage is blinking.

NOTE

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Batteries
Battery indicator1

As the battery loses its remaining charge,
the battery indicator on the display
changes as follows:

Getting started• [ ] indicates there is little remaining
battery charge. Charge the battery or
replace it with a fresh one. When the] and [Battery
battery has run out [low] appear, and operation stops.

Battery precautions• The voice recorder does not support
manganese batteries.
• Always turn the power off before
replacing the battery. Files may bedamaged if the battery is removed
while the voice recorder is recording or
performing an operation such as erasing
a file.
• If the batteries are removed from thevoice recorder, the [Time & Date] screen
is displayed automatically when the
power is turned on. See “Setting thetime/date [Time & Date]” (g P.68) forthe procedure.
• When not using the voice recorder foran extended period, always remove thebattery before storage.
• The continuous battery usage time is
reduced when using a microSD card
(g P.89).
• The continuous battery usage time willvary depending on the performance ofthe battery in use (g P.89).
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Rechargeable batteries
WS-883 model only
Read the information below carefully whenusing a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).

J Discharging
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally
when not in use. Be sure to charge thebattery before use.

J Operating temperature
Rechargeable batteries are chemicalbased products. Their performancecan vary even when used within therecommended operating temperature
range. This variation is normal.

J Recommended temperature
rangesWhen powering voice recorder: 0 to
42°C (32 to 107.6°F)
When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to
95°F)
During long-term storage: -20 to 30°C(-4 to 86°F)
Use of a rechargeable battery outside
the temperature ranges above may result
reduced in battery performance or life.
When not using the voice recorder for an
extended period, remove the rechargeable
battery before storage to prevent fluid
leakage or rust.

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NOTE

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Getting started• Due to the nature of nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries,
new batteries and batteries not
used for an extended period (onemonth or more) may not charge
completely. The battery should
become fully charged after charging
and discharging the battery up to
three times.
• When buying rechargeable batteries,
always select model BR404 nickelmetal hydride rechargeable batteries.
Operation is not guaranteed, if
batteries from another manufacturer
is used.
• Always dispose rechargeable
batteries in the legally prescribedmanner. Before disposing
rechargeable batteries that are
not fully discharged, take steps toprevent shorting such as insulating
their terminals with tape.
• The continuous battery usage time ofa nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery that has been used
repeatedly will be reduced due tobattery degradation (g P.89).
• The [Battery] screen appears
automatically after you have
replaced the battery. You can also
use a menu operation to display thisscreen and set the battery (g P.68).

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Inserting/removing a microSD card
The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD
cards (microSD, microSDHC) sold separately.

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Inserting a microSD card

Getting started

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2

While the voice recorder isin stop mode, open the card
cover.

Insert a microSD card, making
sure it is placed correctly as
shown.

3

Close the card cover.
• The recording media selection
screen appears after a microSD
card has been inserted.

4

To record onto the microSD
card, press the + or – buttonand select [Yes].

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Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.
TIP• You can also select the internal
memory as the recording media(g P.68).
Connectors

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avoiding crooked insertion.
• Inserting a microSD card the wrong
way or crookedly could damage its
contact surface or cause it to jam in
the slot.
• A microSD card not inserted fully (until
it clicks into place) might not record
data.

NOTE
• The voice recorder may not beable to recognize a microSD card
formatted (initialized) for a PCor other device. Before using a
microSD card, always initialize it on
the voice recorder (g P.70).

Inserting/removing a microSD card
Removing a microSD card1

Release the microSD card bypressing it inward, then letting
it slowly return.

• The microSD card moves outward
and stops. Pull the microSD cardout with your fingertips.
• If [Memory Select] was set to[microSD card], [Internal memory
selected] is displayed after
removing a microSD card.

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Close the card cover.

NOTE• MicroSD cards may pop out
forcefully on removal if you flick orrelease your finger too quickly afterpressing the card in.
• Depending on the card’s
manufacturer and type, somemicroSD cards and microSDHC
cards may not be fully compatible
with the voice recorder and not berecognized properly.
• For microSD card compatibility,
please visit our website’s customer
support page.
Note that our customer support will
provide information on microSD card
manufacturers and card types forwhich we have verified operation, butwill not guarantee their performance.
Also note that some cards may
no longer be recognized correctlyby the voice recorder in casecard manufacturer changes card
specifications.
• Read the operating instructions
provided with the card when using a
microSD card.
• If a microSD card is not recognizedby the voice recorder, try removing
and reinserting the card to have thevoice recorder recognizing the card
again.
• Processing speed may be low
for some microSD card types.
Processing performance may also
be reduced by writing or deleting
data repeatedly from a microSD
card. In this case, reinitialize the card
(g P.70).

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While the voice recorder isin stop mode, open the card
cover.

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Preventing accidental operation
1

Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables
button operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operationfrom accidentally pressing the button when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or
pocket. It is also useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped
during recording.

Getting started

Setting HOLD mode

Releasing HOLD mode

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While the recorder is inrecording mode or playback
mode, slide the POWER switch
to the [OFF/HOLD] position.

Slide the POWER switch to the[ON] position.

• [Hold] appears in the display, and therecorder enters HOLD mode.
NOTE

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• When any button is pressed during HOLD mode, [Hold] appears in the display for 2
seconds. No other operation is performed.
• Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback (or recording) continues the
playback (or recording) operation and prevents any other operation from being
performed (The power turns off when playback ends or when recording ends
because, for example, there is no remaining memory space).

Turning the power OFF
Existing data, menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turnedOFF.

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Power Save mode
When the voice recorder has been
stopped for at least 5 minutes after
power ON, the display disappears andthe voice recorder automatically enters
the Power Save mode.
• Pressing any button releases thePower Save mode.

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Getting started

While the recorder is in stop
mode, slide the POWER switch
to the [OFF/HOLD] position.

• The playback stop position at power
OFF is stored in the memory.
TIP• Turning the power OFF wheneverthe voice recorder is not in use
minimizes battery consumption.

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Folders
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You can use the internal memory or microSD cards as data recording media. Regardlessof the recording media, audio files, music files, and content files are sorted into folders
with a tree structure and saved. You can rearrange the saved files in the desired order(g P.55).

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Folders for Audio Recordings
Audio recordings are stored in [Folder A] through [Folder E] directly under the[Recorder] folder.

Home

Choose a mode in the[Home] display.

RecorderFolder A

001
002
003
004

FolderFolder E
200

File• Each folder can store up to 200 files.
• To transfer files recorded with thevoice recorder to a computer, copy
these files to the computer.

• Files and folders stored directly under the [Recorder] folder are not displayed on the voice recorder.

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Folders
Music Folders
By transferring music files and folders containing music files from a computer, you canmanage the files and folders with the hierarchical structure shown in the diagram below.

Music

You can create up
to 400 folders in
the [Music] folders,
including the [Music]
folder itself.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3Artist 01

Album 01

001

Artist 02

Album 02

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Home

1

002
003

Artist 03

Album 03004

200

Each folder can store up
to 200 files.

Artist 04

Album 04

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FolderFile

NOTE• The voice recorder cannot play files
other than files in the MP3/PCM
format transferred from a computer.

Album 05
The recorder will not detect files in folders
copied from a computer to the second levelof folders.

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Folders
Podcast Folders

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A [Podcast] folder has been created in advance to save files distributed as podcasts.
This makes it easier to manage files transferred from a computer to the voice recorder.

Getting started

Home

PodcastLevel 1

Level 2

Programfolder 01

001

Programfolder 02
You can create up
to 400 folders in the[Podcast] folders,
including the [Podcast]folder itself.

Programfolder 03

002
003
004

200

Each folder can store up
to 200 files.

Folder

Programfolder 04

OK
File

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Programfolder 05
The recorder will not detect files infolders copied from a computer to thesecond level of folders.

Selecting folders and files
You can select a different folder while the voice recorder is in stopped. See “Folders” (g P.22)
for a description of the voice recorder’s hierarchical folder structure.

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Folders for Audio Recordings[Home] screen

File list display

File display

Getting started

Folder list display** Each folder can store up to 200 files.

Music Folders

Folder list display*

File list display

File display

When the [Music] mode is selected* Each folder can store up to 200 files.

Forward: NOK button
Each press on the NOK button opens

the currently selected folder or file in thelist, moving forward to the next (lower)
level in the folder hierarchy. When a list
is displayed, you can perform the samefunction by pressing the M button.

Back: FOLDER/INDEX button

Each press on the FOLDER/INDEX button
moves back to the previous (higher)
level in the folder hierarchy. When a list
is displayed, you can perform the samefunction by pressing the L button.

+ or − button
Used to select a folder or file.

[Home] screen

Used to select the voicerecorder mode by pressing the
M or L button.

List display

Displays the folders and files
recorded in the voice recorder.

File display

Displays the information of theselected file.

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Selecting folders and files
Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file1
Getting started

You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date. If you have forgotten inwhich folder a file has been saved, this feature lets you access it quickly by entering its
recording date.
NOTE• To perform a calendar search, you need to set [Time & Date] in advance (g P.68).
• You can only search for files saved in the folders for audio recordings ([%] to [&]).

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Press the CALENDAR/SCENE
button while the voice recorder
is in stop mode.

2

Press the +, –, M or L
button to select the desireddate.

• Dates on which files were saved areunderlined.
M or L button:
Move to the previous/next date.
Press and hold to skip to the next
date on which a file was recorded.
+ or – button:
Move to the previous/next week.
• Press the STOP (J) button to cancel
the calendar search and return tothe previous screen.

3

Press the NOK button.

4

Press the + or – button to
select the desired file.

5

Press the NOK button to start
playback.

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b
c
d

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a Number of files saved (recorded)on selected dateb Date file was recordedc Selected dated Today’s date

Recording
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).

2

1

Select the folder to save therecording in (g P.25).

3

Press the REC ( K) button tostart recording.

• Each new voice recording file issaved in the selected folder.

2

Recording

Basic recording procedurea

Point the built-in microphonein the direction of the sound torecord.

bcdea Rec Modeb Elapsed recording timec Level meter (changes according
to recording volume and recording
function setting)d Remaining possible recording timee Recording level• The LED indicator light lights.

4

Press the STOP ( J) button
when you want to stop
recording.

f• When necessary, you can use
the voice recorder with the standextended as shown in the figure.

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Recording
Sound files recorded with the voicerecorder are automatically given a filename in the format below.

2231006_0018.MP3

Recording

1 Date recorded
Indicates the year, month and day
the recording was made.
2 File number
Appended file numbers areconsecutive regardless of whether
the recording media has beenswitched.
3 Extension
A file extension indicating therecording format the file wasrecorded in by the voice recorder.
• Linear PCM format: “.WAV”• MP3 format: “.MP3”
TIP• [Rec Mode] must be set with thevoice recorder stopped (g P.58).

Recording linear PCM format files ofover 2 GB

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When recording a linear PCM format file,recording will continue even after the filesize exceeds 2 GB.
• The data is divided and saved inseparate files of up to 2 GB. The files
are processed as multiple files during
playback.
• If the 200th file exceeds 2 GB, recording
will end.

NOTE• To prevent the beginning of therecording being cut off, start
recording after the LED indicatorlight has lit or recording indicator has
appeared in the display.
• When the remaining possible
recording time is 60 seconds, theLED indicator light starts flashing.
It flashes more rapidly as theremaining time decreases (at the
30- and 10-second points).
• When [Folder full] appears, nomore recording can be done. To
record more, you will need to selecta different folder or delete unneeded
files (g P.48).
• If [Memory full] appears, the voicerecorder has no more available
memory space. You will need todelete unneeded files to record more
(g P.48).
• When using a microSD card in thevoice recorder, be sure the desired
recording media setting ([Internal
memory] or [microSD card]) has
been selected (g P.68).
• Processing performance may
be reduced when data has been
repeatedly written to or deleted fromthe recording media. Please initialize
the recording media in this case(g P.70).

Recording
Pausing/resuming recording
1

Press the REC ( K) button
during recording.

2

Press the REC ( K) button again
while recording is paused.

[Rec Level](g P.58)

Sets the recording level.

[Rec Mode](g P.58)

Sets the recording soundquality.

[Low Cut Filter](g P.59)

Reduces humming sounds
from equipment suchas air‑conditioners or
projectors.

[VCVA](g P.59)

Sets the trigger level forvoice-activated recording(VCVA).

[V-Sync. Rec](g P.60)

Sets the trigger levelfor voice-synchronizedrecording.

[Auto index](g P.62)

Adds an index mark at thestart position of the active
sound after a period ofsilence.

[Rec Scene](g P.31)

Used to select one ofmultiple pre-registeredtemplates of recording
settings. When selected,
each template entersseveral settings tailored to aparticular recording locationor condition all in a single
operation.

• Recording resumes from theposition it was paused at.

Quickly checking a recording
1

Press the NOK button during
recording.

2
Recording• Recording pauses, and the blinking
PAUSE] appears inmessage [the display.
• Recording is stopped automaticallyafter being paused for at least 60
minutes.

Recording settings
Various recording settings are available,
letting you tailor recording to different
recording conditions.

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Recording
Monitoring while recording

2
Recording

You can monitor the recording as you aremaking it by listening on the earphones
plugged into the voice recorder’s earphonejack ( ). Use the + or – button to adjust
the recording monitor volume.
• The earphones are optional.

1

Connect the earphones to thevoice recorder’s earphone jack( ).

To earphone
jack• Changing the volume will not affectthe recording level.
NOTE

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• To avoid unpleasantly loud sound,
set the volume to [00] before
plugging in the earphone.
• To prevent feedback, do not place
the earphone near the microphone
while recording.
• When [Rec Level] (g P.58) is set to[Auto], the effect of the level setting
will not be reflected in the recording
monitor audio.

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]
Changing the recording scene
The voice recorder has pre-registered templates of optimum settings tailored to various
recording applications such as conference and dictation. When selecting one of thesetemplates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all
in a single operation.

[Meeting][Conference][Duplication(Auto Divide)]

Suitable for recording yourown voice and other sounds
that are extremely close.

1

While the voice recorder is instop mode, press and hold the
CALENDAR/SCENE button.

2

Press the + or – button to
select the desired recording
application.

Suitable for recording
meetings held in a small
space and other sounds thatare fairly close.
Suitable for recording
conferences in a large spaceand other sounds over a widearea.
Suitable for duplicating fromcassette tapes and CDs. The
silent intervals between tracks
are detected to automaticallydivide the tracks so each one
is saved as a separate fileduring recording.

[Duplication(Timer)]Records continuously to one
file and stops when the set
time is reached.

[Telephone Rec]

Suitable for recording
telephone conversations.

Recording[Dictation]

2• You can choose from [Dictation],[Meeting], [Conference],[Duplication (Auto Divide)](g P.34), [Duplication (Timer)](g P.34), [Telephone Rec](g P.33) or [Off].

3

Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.
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Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

2

TIP[Conference]• [Rec Scene] also can be set fromthe menu (g P.52).

[Rec Level][Auto][Rec Mode][MP3 128 kbps][Low Cut Filter]

[On]

NOTE

Recording• Recording menu settings cannot
be changed when a [Rec Scene]
selection has been made. To use
these functions, you must select [Off]for the [Rec Scene] setting.
• During simple mode, [Rec Scene]cannot be set to [Off] (g P.69).

Pre-registered [Rec Scene] settings[Dictation][Rec Level][Low][Rec Mode][MP3 128 kbps][Low Cut Filter][On][VCVA][Off][V-Sync. Rec][Off]

[Auto index]

[Off]

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[Off]

[V-Sync. Rec][Off]

[Auto index][Off][Duplication (Auto Divide)][Rec Level][Low][Rec Mode][MP3 128 kbps][Low Cut Filter][Off][VCVA][Off][V-Sync. Rec][On]

[Auto index][Off][Duplication (Timer)][Rec Level][Low][Rec Mode][MP3 128 kbps][Low Cut Filter][Off][VCVA][Off][V-Sync. Rec][Off]

[Auto index][Off][Telephone Rec]

[Meeting]

EN[VCVA][Rec Level][High][Rec Mode][MP3 128 kbps][Low Cut Filter][Off][VCVA][Off][V-Sync. Rec][Off]

[Auto index][Off][Rec Level][Low][Rec Mode][MP3 128 kbps][Low Cut Filter][On][VCVA][Off][V-Sync. Rec][Off]

[Auto index][Off]Recording with an external microphone
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 voicerecorder jacks while recording.

1

To microphone
jack

TIP
• When using the phone microphone(Telephone pickup TP8), set[Rec Scene] to [Telephone
Rec]. This allows you to record
conversations on mobile and landline
telephones clearly (g P.31).
• See “Accessories (optional)”(g P.81) for the compatible external
microphones.

2
RecordingConnect an external
microphone to the voicerecorder’s microphone jack ( ).

NOTE

Example: TP8 telephone pickup
microphone (optional)

2• Microphones with plug-in power
supplies can be used.
• When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo,
recording with an external mono
microphone records on the leftchannel only (g P.58).
• When [Rec Mode] is set to mono,
only the input from the left channel
microphone is recorded when using
an external stereo microphone(g P.58).

Press the REC ( K) button tostart recording.

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Recording from another connected device
Recording audio from another device with this recorder

2

Audio can be recorded when you have connected the audio output terminal (earphonejack) of another device and the microphone jack ( ) of the recorder using the connecting
cord KA333 (optional) for duplication.

Recording1

While the voice recorder is instop mode, press and hold the
CALENDAR/SCENE button.

2

Press the + or – button to
select [Duplication (Auto Divide)]or [Duplication (Timer)].

[Duplication (Auto Divide)]:Files are automatically divided into
each song when recording.
[Duplication (Timer)]:
Recording is saved to one file andstops when the previously set time
has been reached.

3

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Press the NOK button.

4

Press the + or – button tochange the setting.
When [Duplication (Auto Divide)] wasselected:[Cassette]:
Suitable for sound sources witha lot of noise such as a cassettetape duplicated from a CD orrecord.
[CD]:
Suitable for sound sources withlittle noise such as a CD.
When [Duplication (Timer)] wasselected:
The time used for duplication can beselected from among [Off], [30 min.],[60 min.], [90 min.] and [120 min.].

5

Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.

Recording from another connected device
6

Connect the voice recorderwith another device using theconnecting cord KA333.
To audio output
terminal of other device

7

Press the REC ( K) button tostart recording.

8

Start playback on the otherdevice.

9

When duplication iscompleted, press the STOP (J)button to stop recording.

• Do not plug or unplug devices into
voice recorder jacks while recording.
• Perform adjustment of the recordinglevel on the other device.
• To ensure successful recording, we
recommend that you test the record
function and volume before use.
• In [Duplication (Auto Divide)], an
original recording will be copied toseparate files divided into each songby the signal level or the noise levelof a silent part. When the signal levelis too low or the noise is significant,recording and division may not be
performed properly.
In that case, select [Duplication(Timer)] and manually start and stop
recording.
• If the connecting cord is notconnected when [Duplication] isselected, the message [Connect
an audio cable to the mic jack] isdisplayed.

2
Recording

To microphone
jack

NOTE

• When [Duplication (Timer)] wasselected, recording automaticallystops when the set time is reached.

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Recording from another connected device
Recording audio from this recorder with another device

2

Audio from this recorder can be recorded to another device by connecting the audio
input terminal (microphone/line jack) of the other device and the earphones jack of thisrecorder using the connecting cord KA333 (optional).

1

RecordingConnect the voice recorderwith another device using theconnecting cord KA333.

To earphonejack
To audio input terminal ofother device

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2

Start recording on the otherdevice.

3

Press the NOK button to start
playback.

4

When duplication iscompleted, press the STOP (J)button to stop playback.

NOTE• Adjusting playback sound quality
settings on the voice recorder affects
the audio output signals output fromthe earphones jack (g P.63 to P.64).

PlaybackPlayback
In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play WAV or MP3 format
files transferred from a PC.

Basic playback procedure
1

3

TIP
• Files are saved in the locations
below.
Files recorded by the voicerecorder:Stored in the [Recorder]
folder([ ]-[ ] folders)Music files transferred from acomputer:
Stored in the [Music] folder
Podcast files transferred froma computer:
Stored in the [Podcast] folder

2

Press the NOK button to start
playback.

abca File name and folder indicatorb Elapsed playback time/File lengthc Playback position bar indicator

Press the + or – button toadjust the volume to thedesired level.

3
Playback

Select the file to play from thefolder containing it (g P.25).

• The volume can be adjusted to asetting between [00] to [30]. The
higher the number, the louder thevolume.
• If the volume is set too loud, awarning screen may appear.

4

Press the STOP ( J) button tostop playback.
• The file being played stops rightaway. The resume function
automatically stores the playback
stop position in memory. The
position is retained even if the poweris turned OFF. The next time thepower is turned ON, playback canbe resumed from the stop position
stored in the memory.

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PlaybackFast-forwarding

Rewinding3
Playback

Fast-forwarding while the voicerecorder is in stop mode

1

With the voice recorder
stopped, press and hold the
M button.

Rewinding while the voice recorder
is in stop mode1

• Fast-forwarding stops when you
release the M button. Press the
NOK button to start playback fromthe current position.

• Rewinding stops when you release
the L button. Press the NOK
button to start playback from thecurrent position.

Fast-forwarding during playback

1

Press and hold the M button
during playback.
• Playback starts from the current
position when you release the M
button.
• If an index mark in the file isreached, fast-forwarding stops at
the mark (g P.47).
• Fast-forwarding stops when the endof the file is reached. Press and holdthe M button again to fast-forwardfrom the beginning of the next file.

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With the voice recorder
stopped, press and hold the
L button.

Rewinding during playback

1

Press and hold the L button
during playback.
• Playback starts from the current
position when you release the L
button.
• If an index mark in the file isreached, rewinding stops at themark (g P.47).
• Rewinding stops when the
beginning of the file is reached.
Press and hold the L button
again to rewind from the end of theprevious file.

Playback
Skipping to the beginning of afile

1

• If an index mark is reached whenskipping to the beginning of a fileduring playback, playback starts
from the position of the mark. Whenskipping to the beginning of a file
while the voice recorder is in stop
mode, the mark is ignored (g P.47).
• If a setting other than [File Skip]
is set for [Skip Space], playback
starts after the set amount of time
has been skipped backwards orforwards. Playback does not skip tothe beginning of the file (g P.65).

3
Playback

Skipping to the beginning of thenext file

NOTE

Press the M button while thevoice recorder is in stop mode,or during playback.
Skipping to the beginning of thecurrent file1

Press the L button while thevoice recorder is in stop mode,or during playback.
Skipping to the beginning of theprevious file1

Press the L button when
the playback position is the
beginning of the file.
• To skip to the beginning of theprevious file during playback, press
the L button twice consecutively.
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PlaybackPlayback through the earphones

Playback settings
You can select various file playback
methods tailored to different applications
and tastes.

3
Playback[Noise Cancel]*(g P.63)

A setting that makes
recorded voices morediscernable when muffledby projector noise orsimilar sounds.

[Shadowing](g P.63)

Alternates between
playing with sound andplaying without sound (orat a low volume, slowly).

[Voice Balancer]*(g P.64)

Cuts low- and highfrequency components
and compensates lowvolume portions during
playback.

[Play Mode](g P.64)

Selecting from among
three playback modes.

[Skip Space](g P.65)

A handy function for
quickly moving the
playback position, andplaying short segments
repeatedly.

* Function active only when a file in the[Recorder] folder is selected.

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You can connect the earphones to thevoice recorder’s earphone jack ( ) andlisten to playback through them.
• The earphones are optional.

1

Connect the earphones to thevoice recorder’s earphone jack( ).

To earphonejack

2

Press the NOK button to start
playback.
• There will be no sound from the
speaker when the earphones areconnected.

Playback
NOTE

Music files
If a music file transferred to the voicerecorder is unplayable, check that its
sampling rate and bit rate values are within
the supported ranges. The sampling rate
and bit rate combinations supported formusic file playback by the voice recorder
are shown below.
Bit count/
bit rate

File format

Sampling rate

Linear PCM(WAV)
format22.05 kHz

16 bits

MP3 format

MPEG 1 Layer
3:
32 kHz,44.1 kHz,48 kHzMPEG 2 Layer
3:
16 kHz,22.05 kHz,
24 kHz

8 to 320 kbps

3Playback• To avoid unpleasantly loud sound,
set the volume to [00] before
plugging in the earphone.
• Avoid excessive volume when
listening to playback through theearphones.
It may cause hearing damage orloss.
• If the volume is set too loud, awarning screen may appear.

• MP3 files with variable bit rates (bit rates
converted variably in a single file) may
not play normally.
• Linear PCM-format WAV files are theonly WAV files the voice recorder canplay. Playback of other WAV files is notsupported.
• Even if the file formats is compatible forplayback on this recorder, the recorderdoes not support every encoder.

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PlaybackChanging the playback voice (Voice changer)
You can change the playback speed and voice pitch. Changing the playback speed ishandy for speeding up conference presentations, or for slowing down parts difficult todiscern when learning a language. Changing the voice pitch makes it possible to convert
a voice that is hard to hear into a voice that is easy to hear.

3

1

Press the NOK button during
playback.

3

Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.

Playback

a

2

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Press the +/- or M/Lbutton to make the voiceeasier to hear.

• The playback speed can be selectedfrom [x0.5 Play] (slow playback)to [x2.0 Play] (fast playback)([x1.0 Play] (normal playback)) in
increments of 0.1.
• The pitch can be selected from -10
to +10 in increments of 1.
• M/L button:
You can adjust the playback speed.
• +/– button:
You can adjust the pitch (Voicechanger).

a Playback speed and pitch
indicator
TIP• To return to the normal playback
speed, set the setting to [x1.0 Play].
• To return to the normal pitch, set thesetting to [ ± 0].
• When changing the playback speed
or pitch, playback operations suchas stopping playback, skipping to
the beginning of a file, and writing
index marks are the same as during
standard playback.

Playback
NOTE• Modified playback speed and pitch
settings are retained even after
power OFF.
• Changing the playback speed or
pitch will make the battery deplete
more quickly.
• The [Noise Cancel] function cannot
be used when changing the playback
speed or pitch (g P.63).

Playback

Fast playback restrictions

3

Depending on their sampling frequency
and bit rate, some files may not playnormally.
In this case, you will need to reduce theplayback speed.

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Playback
ABC repeat playback

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The voice recorder has a function with which you repeat the playback of a portion(segment) of the file being played. In addition to the A-B repeat function available fromprevious models, the segment to repeat can be changed during repeat playback. During
A-B-C repeat playback, you can use the shadowing playback function which is convenient
for language learning. To use the shadowing playback function, set [Shadowing] to asetting other than [Off] in advance (g P.63).

ABC repeat playback

1 Select the starting point for repeat
playback (A) during playback.
2 When the ending point (B) is selected,
repeat playback of the AB section
starts.
3 When the starting point for repeat
playback (A) is canceled during repeat
playback, the ending point of thesegment (B) becomes the new starting
point and playback continues.

4 When the ending point (C) is selected,
repeat playback of the BC section
starts again.
5 These steps can be repeated to respecify a new segment to be playedback repeatedly up to the end of the
file.

1

Select a file for ABC repeat
playback, and start playback.

2

Press the REC ( K) button when
playback reaches the desired
start position for ABC repeat
playback.

aa Shadowing• If the [Shadowing] setting is] will light up until the
enabled, [end position is fixed.

PlaybackSpecifying new starting/ending
points

TIP

3

4

3
• Segment A-B is canceled. [#]becomes the new start position, andplayback continues.
• You can change the playback speed(g P.42), and fast-forward/rewind(g P.38).
• Shadowing playback does not work
until the end position is fixed.

Press the REC ( K) button again
when playback reaches thedesired end position for ABC
repeat playback.

5• Segment A-B is set, and ABC repeat
playback starts.
• When the [Shadowing] setting isenabled, the repeated section isplayed silently (low volume or slowly]
depending on the setting) ([lights up) after the repeated section] lights up).
is played normally ([This sequence of actions isrepeated until the setting is disabled.
Specifying new starting/ending
points: g Go to Step 4
Stopping ABC repeat playback:g Go to Step 6

Press the REC ( K) button
during ABC repeat playback.

Playback• You can change the playback
speed (g P.42), and fastforward/rewind (g P.38) whenthe [ ] indicator is blinking.
• If playback reaches the end of
the file when the [ ] indicatoris blinking, the end of the fileis treated as the segment end
position, and repeat playback
starts.

Press the REC ( K) button at thedesired end position for ABC
repeat playback.

• Segment B-C is set, and ABC
repeat playback starts.
• Shadowing playback works.
TIP• Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to update
the ABC repeat segment.
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Playback6

Press the STOP ( J) button.

Canceling ABC repeat playback
1

3
Playback
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segment specified for this function
is retained.
NOTE• You cannot change the end positionof a repeat playback segment to a
position before the start position.
• When an index mark is written orerased during ABC repeat playback,
ABC repeat playback is canceled
and the voice recorder returns tonormal playback.

Press the STOP ( J) button
while the voice recorder is instop mode.

NOTE• If the M or L button is
operated and the playback position
exceeds the start or end position, or
if the file is switched to another file,
ABC repeat playback is canceled.

Index marks
Writing an index mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in the filewith the same operations used for fast-forwarding, rewinding or skipping to the start of afile. However, index marks may not be written in files created with devices other than OM
Digital Solutions or Olympus voice recorders. Index marks are written during recording or
playback.

Erasing an index mark1

1

Select a file that contains index
mark you want to erase andstart playback.

2

Use the M or L button to
select the index mark you wantto erase.

3

When the number of the index
mark to erase is being shown(for about 2 seconds) in thedisplay, press the ERASE
button.

When the desired position has
been reached during recording
or playback, press the FOLDER/INDEX button to write an index
mark.

NOTE
• You can write up to 99 index
marks in a single file.
The message [No more can beset] appears if you attempt towrite more than 99 marks.
• You cannot write or erase index
marks in files that have been
locked by the file lock function(g P.55).
• If files created with this recorder
are played on a computer, index
marks may become unable to be
written in the files.
• The index function cannot be
used for files with tag information
other than ID3 tag V2.

3
Playback

Writing an index mark• Any subsequent index marks in thefile are automatically renumbered.
TIP• Index marks can be erased all at
once (g P.48).

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Erasing files/folders/indexes
The voice recorder has 5 types of deletion menus ([Indexes in a file]/[All in folder]/[Selected files]/[One file]/[Folder]). Choose according to your purpose.
NOTE• Stop recording and playback before operating.
• Erased files, folders, and indexes cannot be recovered. Check carefully before erasing.

3

Erasing files/indexes

Playback

1

Select the file you want toerase from the file list display
or file display (g P.25).

3

Press the + or – button to
select [Indexes in a file], [All infolder], [Selected files] or [Onefile].

File list display

File display

2

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Press the ERASE button whilethe voice recorder is in stopmode.

• The voice recorder returns tothe stop mode if no operation is
performed for 8 seconds.

[Indexes in a file]:
Erases all index marks written in theselected files.
[All in folder]:Erases all the files saved in thesame folder as the selected file.
[Selected files]:Selects the files you want to erase
and erases them all at once.
[One file]:
Erases only the selected file.

Erasing files/folders/indexes
4

Press the NOK button.

If you select [Selected files]

7

Press the + or - button to selectthe file you want to erase,and press the M button toconfirm your selection.

3

If you select [Indexes in a file], [All infolder] or [One file]5

Press the + button to select[Start].

6

Press the NOK button.

• [Erasing!] appears in the display,
and the erasing process starts.
[Erased] appears when the process
has finished.

• Press the M button again tocancel the selection.

8

Press the NOK button.

9

Press the + button to select[Start].

Playback

If you select [Indexes in a file], [All infolder] or [One file]:g Go to Step 5
If you select [Selected files]:gGo to Step 7

10 Press the NOK button.

• [Erasing!] appears in the display,
and the erasing process starts.
[Erased] appears when the process
has finished.

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Erasing files/folders/indexes
Erasing a folder
1Playback• [Erasing!] appears in the display,
and the erasing process starts.
[Erased] appears when the process
has finished.

2

Press the ERASE button whilethe voice recorder is in stopmode.

• The voice recorder returns tothe stop mode if no operation is
performed for 8 seconds.

3

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Press the NOK button.

Select the folder you wantto erase from the folder list
display (g P.25).

3

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4

Press the + button to select[Start].

Erasing files/folders/indexes
NOTE

3
Playback• Locked files and read-only files
cannot be erased (g P.55).
• When there is a microSD in the voicerecorder, be sure to check whether
the recording media being erasedis [Internal memory] or [microSD
card] (g P.68).
• The voice recorder’s default[Recorder] folders ([Folder A] –[Folder E]), [Music] folder, and[Podcast] folder cannot be erased.
• Files unrecognizable to the voicerecorder will not be erased, nor will
folders containing these files. The
voice recorder must be connected to
a computer to erase these files andfolders.
• Before erasing a file or folder,charge or replace the batteries toensure they will not run out before
the process has finished. Erasing
processes can take over 10 seconds
to complete. To prevent the riskof damage to data, never attempt
to perform any of the following
processes before an erasing process
has finished:• Disconnecting the AC adapter• Removing the batteries• Removing the microSD card (ifthe recording media has been set
to [microSD card]).

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Menu
Setting menu items
Basic operation
In normal mode, 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.

4

1

Menu

During recording/playback orwhile the voice recorder is instop mode, press the MENU
button.

2

When the screen
display is [Simple
Mode].

When the screen
display is [Simple
Mode].

• Moving the cursor from one tab
to another switches the displayedmenu screen.

NOTE• In [Simple Mode], press the
MENU button while the voicerecorder is in stop mode or
playback mode.
TIP• Some menus contain items thatcan be set during recording/playback (g P.54).
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Press the + or – button to
select the tab containing theitem you want to set.

3

Press the NOK button to movethe cursor to the desired
setting item.

Setting menu items
When the screen
display is [Simple
Mode].

• The setting of the selected item isdisplayed.

6

Press the + or – button tochange the setting.

• You can also use the M button to
perform this operation.
• Press the L button to return tothe previous screen.

4

Press the + or – button to
select the desired setting item.

7
When the screen
display is [Simple
Mode].

5

Press the NOK button.

When the screen
display is [Simple
Mode].

4
Menu

When the screen
display is [Simple
Mode].

Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.

When the screen
display is [Simple
Mode].

• A message indicating the setting
has been entered appears.
• You can cancel the setting andreturn to the previous screen bypressing the L button instead of
the NOK button.

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Setting menu items
8

Press the STOP ( J) button toexit the menu screen.

Menu items that can be set during
recording
Normal mode only

[Rec Level][Low Cut Filter]

4
Menu• When the menu screen is displayed
during recording or playback, press
the MENU button to return to theprevious screen without ending
recording/playback.
NOTE• For menu settings done while thevoice recorder is in stop mode, thevoice recorder exits the menu andreturns to the stopped mode if nooperation is performed for 3 minutes.
The selected setting item is notchanged in this case.
• For menu settings done during
recording/playback, the voicerecorder exits the menu if nooperation is performed for 8
seconds.

[VCVA]*1[LED]

Menu items that can be set during
Playback
Normal mode

[Property][Noise Cancel]*2[Voice Balancer]*2[Play Mode][Skip Space][LED]

Simple mode

[Skip Space]

Menu items that can be set duringsimple mode
[Rec Scene][Skip Space][Memory Select][Battery]*3[Time & Date][Beep][Mode Select][Language]*1 [VCVA] is not displayed during V-Sync.
Rec or when [Auto index] is set to [On].
*2 [Noise Cancel] and [Voice Balancer]
are not displayed in [Music] mode or[Podcast] mode.
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File menu [File Menu]
Preventing accidental file erasure[File Lock]
The file lock feature lets you lock important
files to prevent them being accidentallyerased. Once locked, a file is not erased
even if the operation for erasing all thefiles in its folder is performed (g P.48).

1

2

[On]:
Sorts unplayed files with priority.
[Off]:
Turns off the priority of the unplayed
files.

3

Select the file you want to lock(gP.25).

Press the + or − button to
select [File name], [Dateascending] or [Date descending].
[File name]:
Automatically sorts the files by file
name.
[Date ascending]:
Automatically sorts the files by date(recording time/date) from oldest to
newest files.
[Date descending]:
Automatically sorts the files by date(recording time/date) from newest tooldest files.

4
Menu

NOTE
• Folders are always listed inorder of their names. You cannot
sort folders.

Sorting files [Sort by]

1

Press the + or - button to
select [Recorder], [Music], or[Podcast].
• All files in the selected folder are
sorted.

[Lock]:
File is locked.
[Unlock]:
File lock is canceled.

You can change the playback order of thefiles in a folder.

Press the + or - button to
select the priority of unplayed
files.

Dividing a file [File Divide]
Large files or files with long recording
times can be divided for easier
management and editing.
NOTE• Only file recording on the voicerecorder can be divided.

1

Play the file to divide, andstop playback at the desired
division point.

2

Select [File Divide] from themenu on the [File Menu].

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File menu [File Menu]
3

Press the + button to select[Start].

4

Press the NOK button.
• [Dividing!] appears on the display,
and the file dividing process starts.
[File divide completed] appears
when the process has finished.

4

Increasing the overall volumelevel of a file [Normalize]
Increase the overall volume level until thehighest volume level of the recorded file
becomes the no clipping (no distortion)
threshold value and then save as a new
file.

Menu

TIP

1

• After dividing a file, the first halfof the file is given the name “Filename_1” and the second half “Filename_2”.

Select the file you want tonormalize.

2

Select [Normalize] from themenu on the [File Menu].

3

Press the + button to select[Start].

4

Press the NOK button.

NOTE• Files cannot be divided if there are
200 files in the folder.
• Locked files cannot be divided.
• It may not be possible to divide somefile with extremely short recording
times.
• To prevent the risk of data damage,never remove the battery while
dividing a file.

• [Normalization in progress]
appears on the display, and thenormalization process starts.
[Normalization done] appears
when the process has finished.
TIP• The file is given the name “Filename_1” after editing.

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File menu [File Menu]
NOTE

Displaying file or folder
information [Property]
You can display the information of a file orfolder from a menu screen.
File information

1

Press the + or − button toswitch the screen.
• Information is displayed for theitems [Name], [Date], [Size] and[Bit Rate].

4
Menu• The normalize effect may not be
achieved for files such as thefollowing.
• Files originally recorded at a highvolume level.
• Files in which sudden loudsounds are recorded.
• Files containing a large variationof volume levels.
• If the current folder contains
200 files, [Normalize] cannot be
performed.
• Do not remove the batteries while
normalizing. Data may be corrupted.

Folder information

2

Press the + or − button toswitch the screen.
• Information is displayed for theitems [Name], [File] (the number offiles) and [Folder] (the number offolders).
• The [Folder] item is not displayed in[Recorder] mode.
• Displayed numbers of files do
not include files in formats thatare unrecognizable to the voicerecorder.

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Recording menu [Rec Menu]

4

Selecting the recording level[Rec Level]

Setting the recording mode
[Rec Mode]

You can change the recording level(sensitivity) as needed for your recording
application.

You can prioritize sound quality orrecording time. Select the recording
mode that best matches your recording
application.

Menu[High]:
Suited to recording lectures, large
conferences and other applications
with distant or quiet sound sources.
[Low]:
Suited to recording dictation.
[Auto]:The recording level always
automatically changes according to
the volume of the input sound. Suited
to recording all sounds.
TIP• To record the speaker’s voice
clearly, set [Rec Level] to [Low], andplace the voice recorder’s built-in
microphone near the speaker’s
mouth (5 to10 cm away).

[MP3 128 kbps][MP3 64 kbps mono]*[MP3 8 kbps mono]*[PCM 22.05k mono]** Mono recording
TIP• Sound quality increases as therecording rate value increases.
• Setting a higher recording rateincreases file size. Check that you
have enough remaining memory
before recording.
• To record conferences andpresentations clearly, it isrecommended to set [Rec Mode] to[MP3 128 kbps].
NOTE• When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo,
recording with a connected an
external mono microphone records
on the left channel only.
• When [Rec Mode] is set to [MP38kbps mono], the (R) side of thebuilt-in microphone is switched off
automatically.

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Recording menu [Rec Menu]
Reducing noise during recording[Low Cut Filter]
With the voice recorder's low cut filter
function you can make recordings that
reduce humming sounds from airconditioners or low-frequency sounds fromequipment such as projectors.

Adjusting the voice activation level forvoice-activated recording
1

The voice-activated recording function(VCVA) automatically starts recording
when a sound louder than a preset
voice activation level is detected, andautomatically pauses recording when
the sound volume level falls. Use thisfunction to automatically omit unneeded
quiet segments when recording (such as
long silences during conferences), saving
memory.
[On]:
Turns VCVA on. You can adjust thevoice activation level used for VCVA.
[Off]:
Turns VCVA off. Restores standard
recording.

2

Press the M or L button
to adjust the voice activationlevel.

4
Menu• Recording pauses automatically
about 1 second after the input
sound becomes quieter than the set
activation sensitivity.
The blinking message [Standby]
appears in the display. The LED
indicator light becomes lit whenrecording is activated and flashes
when recording is paused.

[On]:
Turns the low cut filter on.
[Off]:
Turns the low cut filter off.

Voice-activated recording
function [VCVA]

Press the REC ( K) button tostart recording.

aba Voice activation level (moves left/right to match set level)b Level meter (changes inproportion to recording soundvolume)• The setting can be adjusted to
between [01] and [15].

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Recording menu [Rec Menu]
TIP

4• Increasing the setting number
increases the VCVA activation
sensitivity, enabling quieter sounds
to activate the start of recording.
• Adjust the VCVA voice activationlevel to suit the recording conditions(to cope with high levels ofsurrounding noise or alike).
• To avoid recording mistake, it’srecommended to perform a test
recording beforehand to adjust thevoice activation level.

Menu

NOTE
• The following functions are disabled
when using the [VCVA] function:• [Rec Scene] (g P.31)• [V-Sync. Rec] (g P.60)• [Auto index] (g P.62)

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Voice sync recording function[V-Sync. Rec]The voice sync recording function
automatically starts recording whena sound louder than a preset voicesync recording level (detection level)
is detected, and automatically stops
recording when the sound volume level
decreases. When copying music fromanother device connected to the voicerecorder, use the voice sync recording
function to detect the silent intervals
between music tracks and save each track
as a separate file.
[1 sec.], [2 sec.], [3 sec.], [5 sec.]:
Set the detection time. The voicerecorder enters standby mode when
the input (recording level) is below
the preset level for at least the set
detection time.
[Off]:
Recording is done normally.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]
TIP

Adjusting the voice sync level for voicesync recording
1

Press the REC ( K) button toprepare for recording.

2

Press the M or L button toadjust the voice sync level.

NOTE
a Voice sync level (moves left/rightto match set level)• The voice sync level can be
adjusted to a setting between [01]and [15].
• Increasing the setting number
increases the activation sensitivity,
enabling quieter sounds to activate
the start of recording.

3

4
Menu

a

• The voice recorder automaticallyends recording and returns torecording standby mode when the
input sound has been below thevoice sync level for at least the set
detection time. Each time the voicerecorder enters standby mode, thecurrent file is closed. Recording
continues in a new file the next timesound is detected.
• Press the STOP ( J) button to end avoice sync recording session.

• The following functions are disabled
when using the [V-Sync. Rec]
function:• [Rec Scene] (g P.31)• [VCVA] (g P.59)• [Auto index] (g P.62)

Press the REC ( K) button
again.
• The blinking message [Standby]
appears in the display, and the LED
indicator light flashes.
• Recording starts automatically if the
input is louder than the voice synclevel.

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Recording menu [Rec Menu]
Writing an index mark at thestart position of the active sound[Auto index]

4

Auto index is a function that writes anindex mark at the start position of active
sound after silence continues for 3 minutes
or more. This makes it easier to skip silent
sections during playback.

Menu

[On]:
Turns the auto index on. An index
mark is written automatically at thestart position of active sound after
silence continues for 3 minutes.
[Off]:
Turns the auto index off.

Adjusting the index level1

Press the REC ( K) button tostart recording.

2

Press the M or L button toadjust the index level.

aba Index level (moves left/right tomatch set level)b Level meter (changes inproportion to recording soundvolume)• The setting can be adjusted to
between [01] and [15].
NOTE• Up to 99 auto index marks can be
written. The message [Index full]appears if the mark number exceeds
99.
• The following functions are disabled
when using the [Auto index]
function:• [Rec Scene] (g P.31)• [VCVA] (g P.59)• [V-Sync. Rec] (g P.60)

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Playback menu [Play Menu]
Reducing noise during playback[Noise Cancel]

Playing back alternately with andwithout sound [Shadowing]

Use the [Noise Cancel] function to reducenoise when a recorded voice is difficult todiscern.

With the shadowing function of thevoice recorder, the ABC repeat playback(g P.44) setting section is alternately
played back at normal volume and silence(lower volume or slower depending on
the setting). This is an optimal function forlistening and speaking practice. Please
use it for language learning.

NOTE• [Noise Cancel] is only enabled in[Recorder] mode.
• If the [Noise Cancel] function isused, the battery will deplete more
quickly.
• The following function will not be
available while you are using the[Noise Cancel] function.
• Changing the playback voice(g P.42)• [Slow playback] of the[Shadowing] function (g P.63)[Silent]:
After the repeat section is played at
normal volume, the repeat section isplayed silently.
[Small volume]:
After the repeat section is played at
normal volume, the repeat section isplayed at low volume.
[Slow playback]:
After the repeat section is played,
the repeat section is played at a slow
speed.
[Off]:
Turn the shadowing playback off.

4
Menu

[High] [Low]:
Reduces surrounding noise,producing higher sound-quality
playback.
[Off]:The noise cancel function is disabled.

NOTE• Shadowing playback is a functionthat is enabled by performing ABC
repeat playback.
After finalizing the settings forshadowing playback and exiting
the menu screen, see “ABC repeat
playback” (g P.44).
• When [Shadowing] is set to [Slowplayback], the [Noise Cancel]
function will not be available(g P.63).

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Playback menu [Play Menu]
Adjusting low volume portions
during playback [Voice Balancer]

If you select [Recorder] or [Podcast]:
g Go to Step 3
If you select [Music]:gGo to Step 5

Cuts low- and high-frequency components
and compensates low-volume portions
during playback. Use it to make quiet partsof conversations or other recorded audio
louder and clearer.

When [Recorder] or [Podcast] wasselected[On]:
Turns the voice balancer function on.
[Off]:
Turns the voice balancer function off.

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Menu

Selecting playback modes[Play Mode]
Several playback modes are available fordifferent listening styles.

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1

Press the + or − button to
select [Recorder], [Music] or[Podcast].

2

Press the NOK button.

Press the + or − button to
select [Playback range] or[Repeat].
[Playback range]:
Lets you specify a range of files forplayback.
[Repeat]:Repeatedly plays the files in the set
range.

NOTE• [Voice Balancer] is only enabled in[Recorder] mode.
• Using the [Voice Balancer] function
will make the battery deplete more
quickly.

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4

Press the + or – button to
select a setting.
When [Playback range] wasselected:[File]:
Stops playback after the current filehas been played.
[Folder]:Plays all the files in the current
folder consecutively, stopping
playback after the last file in thefolder is played.
When [Repeat] was selected:[On]:
The files in the specified playback
range are played repeatedly.
[Off]:
Cancels repeat playback.

Playback menu [Play Menu]
5

When [Music] was selected

NOTE

Press the + or − button to
select [Playback range], [Repeat]or [Random].

• When [Playback range] is set to[File], [End] blinks in the display
for 2 seconds after the last file in
the folder has been played, thenplayback stops at the start position of
the last file.
• When [Playback range] is set to[Folder], [End] blinks in the display
for 2 seconds after the last file in
the folder has been played, thenplayback stops at the start position of
the first file in the folder.

6

Press the + or − button to
select a setting.
When [Playback range] wasselected:[File], [Folder], [All]:
Specify the range of files forplayback.
When [Repeat] or [Random] wasselected:[On]:
The files in the specified playback
range are played repeatedly or at
random.
[Off]:
Cancels repeat playback andrandom playback.

Setting a skip space[Skip Space]

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Menu[Playback range]:
Lets you specify a range of files forplayback.
[Repeat]:Repeatedly plays the files in the set
range.
[Random]:
Plays the files in the set range at
random.

The [Skip Space] function lets you skipa preset amount forward (forward skip)
or backward (reverse skip) in a file during
playback. It is handy for quickly moving the
playback position, or for repeated playbackof a short segment.
When the screen display is[Normal Mode]

1

Press the + or – button to
select [Forward Skip] or[Reverse Skip].

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Playback menu [Play Menu][Forward Skip]:Starts playback after moving the
playback position forward by the set
amount.
[Reverse Skip]:Starts playback after moving the
playback position backward by theset amount.

2[File Skip]:
Skips in units of files.
[L5sec 10sec M]:
Pressing the L button rewinds
5 seconds; pressing the M
button fast-forwards 10 seconds
and then the playback starts.
[L5min 10min M]:
Pressing the L button rewinds
5 minutes; pressing the M
button fast-forwards 10 minutes
and then the playback starts.

Press the + or – button to
select a setting.
When [Forward Skip] was selected:

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Menu[File Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30 sec.
Skip], [1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip], [10min. Skip]

When [Reverse Skip] was selected:[File Skip], [1 sec. Skip] to [3 sec.
Skip], [5 sec. Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30sec. Skip], [1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip]

When the screen display is[Simple Mode]

1

Press the + or – button
to select [File Skip],[L5sec 10sec M] or[L5min 10min M].

NOTE• Forward/reverse skip operations overa skip space that contains an index
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 NOK button to start
playback.

2

Press the M or L button
during playback.
• Playback starts after skipping
forward or backward by the set
amount.

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LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]
Adjusting the contrast[Contrast]
You can adjust the contrast of the display
to 12 different levels.
• The setting can be adjusted to
between [01] to [12].

You can set the LED indicator light to not
become lit.
[On]:
LED indicator light is switched on.
[Off]:
LED indicator light stays off.
TIP
• Even if you set the [LED] setting
to [Off], the LED indicator light will
flash while files are being transferred
between the voice recorder and a
PC.

The voice recorder makes beeping sounds
when buttons are pressed, or to warn incase of operation errors. You can selectwhether the voice recorder makes these
beeping sounds.
[On]:
Enables beeping sounds.
[Off]:Disables beeping sounds.

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Menu

Setting the LED indicator light[LED]

Turning beeping sound ON/OFF[Beep]

Changing the display language[Language]
You can select the language used in thevoice recorder’s displays.
• [日本語], [Čeština], [Dansk],[Deutsch], [English], [Español],[Français], [Italiano], [Nederlands],[Polski], [Русский], [Svenska],[繁體中⽂].

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Device menu [Device Menu]
Selecting the recording media[Memory Select]
If a microSD card is inserted into the voicerecorder, you can select whether to use
the internal memory or the microSD card
(g P.18).

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Menu[Internal memory]:
Uses on the internal memory on thevoice recorder.
[microSD card]:
Uses on the microSD card.

Setting the time/date[Time & Date]
If you set the date and time, you will beable to check when a file was recorded in
the information for each file accessed from
[Property] of the menu.

1

Press the M or L button
to select the desired setting
item.

2

Press the + or – button tochange the number.

Setting the battery in use[Battery]Set the battery type to match the battery
you are using.

WS-883 model only
[Ni-MH]:
Select this setting when using Ni-MH
rechargeable BR404 batteries.
[Alkaline]:
Select this setting when using an
alkaline dry cell battery.

• To change the setting of anotheritem, press the M or L button
to move the blinking cursor, thenpress the + or – button to change thenumber.

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Press the NOK button to
finalize the setting.

Device menu [Device Menu]
TIP• When setting the year, month ordate, each time you press the
FOLDER/INDEX button the display
order used for the date changes.
Example: October 28, 2023
2023Y 10M 28D(default format)

Selecting the mode
[Mode Select]
With this recorder, you can choose
between normal mode and simple mode,
which lists frequently used functions.
In simple mode, the displayed text
becomes larger for easier viewing.

10M 28D 2023Y
28D 10M 2023Y

NOTE• If the batteries are removed from thevoice recorder, the [Time & Date]screen is displayed automaticallywhen the power is turned on.
WS-883 model only:• If you use nickel-metal hydride
rechargeable batteries (BR404),
the [Time & Date] screen may bedisplayed when the batteries are
running out of power, even though
they have not been replaced.

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Menu[Normal Mode]:This is the standard mode in which
all functions are available.
[Simple Mode]:This mode lists frequently usedfunctions. Displayed text becomeslarger for easier viewing.

Restoring the default settings[Reset Settings]
The [Reset Settings] function restores all
the voice recorder’s functions to their initial(factory default) settings. Time setting andfile number will remain the same.

1

Press the + button to select[Start].

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Device menu [Device Menu]

4
Menu

Rec Menu:
Rec Level: Auto
Rec Mode: MP3 128 kbps
Low Cut Filter: Off
VCVA: OffV-Sync Rec: Off
Auto index: Off
Rec Scene: Off
Play Menu:
Noise Cancel: Off
Shadowing: Off
Voice Balancer: Off
Play Mode:
Playback range: File
Repeat: Off
Random: Off
Skip Space:
Forward Skip: File Skip
Reverse Skip: File SkipLCD/Sound Menu:
Contrast: Level 06
LED: On
Beep: On
Language: 日本語
Device Menu:
Memory Select: Internal memory
Battery*: Ni-MH
Mode Select: Normal Mode
* WS-883 model only

Formatting a recording media[Format]Formatting a recording media erases
all existing files saved on it. Be sure totransfer all important files to a PC before
formatting.

1

Press the + or – button to
select the recording media to
be formatted.
[Internal memory]:
Formats the internal memory.
[microSD card]:
Formats the microSD card.

2

Press the NOK button.

3

Press the + button to select[Start], then press the NOK
button.

4

Press the + button to select[Start] again, then press the
NOK button.
• [Formatting!] appears, andformatting starts.
• [Format done] appears when theprocess has finished.
TIP• To reset all the voice recorder’ssettings to their default values, use
the [Reset Settings] operation(g P.69).
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Device menu [Device Menu]
NOTE

Checking recording media
information [Memory Info.]
You can display the capacity andremaining memory space of the recording
media from a menu screen.
NOTE• Some recording media memory
capacity is used as a managementarea, so the actual usable capacity
will always be slightly less than thedisplayed capacity.

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Menu• Never format the voice recorder froma PC.
• Formatting erases all the existing
data, including locked files andread-only files.
• Before formatting, charge orreplace the battery to ensure it will
not run out before the process isfinished. The formatting process cansometimes take over 10 seconds
to complete. To prevent the riskof damage to data, never attempt
to perform any of the following
processes before a formatting
process has finished:
1 Removing the battery
2 Removing the microSD card
(if the recording media to be
initialized is a [microSD card]).
• If there is a microSD card in thevoice recorder, make sure [Internal
memory] or [microSD card] hasbeen correctly selected as therecording media to erase (gP.68).
• Even when formatting or erasing(gP.48) is performed, only the file
management information of theinternal memory and/or microSD
card is updated and the recorded
data is not completely erased.
When disposing of a microSD card,be sure to destroy the card, format
the card and record silence until therecording time runs out, or perform asimilar operation in order to preventthe leakage of personal information.

Checking voice recorderinformation [System Info.]
You can display voice recorder informationfrom a menu screen.
• The voice recorder’s [Model], [Version](system version) and [Serial No.]
information is displayed.

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Use with a PC
When connecting the voice recorder to a PC you can do the following:• You can enjoy language content ormusic files in MP3 and linear PCM(WAV) format stored on your PC.
• Use the voice recorder as external
storage to save or load data to/fromyour PC (g P.22).

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• The earphones are optional.

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. Never disconnect the USB
connector before data communication has finished. Always use the procedure on
g P.74 to disconnect the USB connector. Data may not be transferred correctly if
you disconnect the connector before the drive has stopped.
• Do not format (initialize) the voice recorder’s drive from a PC. Formatting done
from a PC will not be done correctly. Use the voice recorder’s [Format] menu forformatting (g P.70).
• Voice recorder folders or files that are moved or renamed on a PC file
management screen may be reordered or become unrecognizable.
• To prevent nearby electronic devices being affected by noise, disconnect theexternal microphone and earphones when connecting the voice recorder to a PC.

PC connection/disconnection
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC
1

Start the PC.

2

Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction of thearrow.

• [Remote] appears in the recorderdisplay when the recorder isconnected to a computer via USB.
WS-883 model only:
When you use a nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable battery:• To charge the battery, press the
NOK button.
• To cancel the battery charging,press the any button other than
NOK.

3

After making sure the voicerecorder is in stop mode,connect its USB connector to a
USB port on the PC.

Use with a PC

TIP
• For information on the PC’s USB
port, see the PC’s user manual.
• Use the optional USB extension
cable (KP19) if needed.

5

NOTE• Insert the USB connector securely
all the way. Operation will not be
normal if the connection is not madeproperly.
• Connecting the voice recorderthrough a USB hub may result inunstable operation. Do not use a
USB hub if operation is unstable.
• Use only the dedicated USB
extension cable (KP19). Operation
is not guaranteed if anothermanufacturer’s cable is used. Also,
never use this dedicated cable withany other company’s products.
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Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC
Check that the LED indicator light of the voice recorder has stopped blinking and thendisconnect the USB cable.
TIP• You can disconnect the USB cable and use the voice recorder before the battery is
fully charged (WS-883 model only).

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NOTE
• To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from theUSB port while the LED indicator light is flashing.

Other information
Alarm message list
Message

Meaning

Action required
Replace or charge the battery(g P.8, P.12).

File locked

An attempt was made to erase
a locked file.

You must unlock the file before
you can erase it (g P.55).

No more can be set

The maximum number of index
marks (99) have been written
in the file.

Erase unneeded index marks(g P.47).

Folder full

The maximum number of files(200) have been saved in thefolder.

Erase unneeded files (g P.48).

Memory error

An internal memory error
occurred.

Contact the Customer Support
Center (g back cover).

Card error

The microSD card was notrecognized correctly.

Remove and reinsert the microSD
card (g P.18, P.19).

Memory full

There is no remaining memory.

Erase unneeded files (g P.48).

No fileThere are no files in the folder.

Select another folder (g P.25).

Format error

A formatting problem occurred.

Format the memory again(g P.70).

The voice recorder is unable tocreate a management file due
to low remaining memory.

Connect the voice recorder to a
PC and erase unneeded files.

The attribute of the voicerecorder’s drive is set to ‘Read
only’ on a PC.

Connect to a PC and undo the‘Read only’ setting.

Can’t create the system file.
Connect to PC and erase
unnecessary file

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Battery low

The remaining battery poweris low.

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Alarm message list
Message

No file has been selected.

You must select a file before
you can perform the operation(g P.25).

This file can’t be divided.

An attempt was made to divide
a file other than an MP3 and alinear PCM (WAV) format filerecorded by the voice recorder.

Select another file (g P.25).

Connect an audio cable tothe mic jack

Another device was notconnected to the voicerecorder when duplicating was
performed.

Use a separately sold connecting
cord (KA333) to connect anotherdevice to the microphone jack of
the voice recorder (g P.34).

Select a file

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Action required
Select a file that can be played by
the voice recorder (g P.41).

Cannot play this file6

Meaning
The file’s format is notsupported.

Troubleshooting
Problem

The display is blank.

Unable to record.

Playback is inaudible.

The recording is too
quiet.

Solution

The battery is not inserted
properly.

Check that the positive and negative
terminals of the battery are placedcorrectly (g P.8).

The remaining battery poweris low.

Replace or charge the battery(g P.8, P.12).

The power is OFF.

Turn the power ON (g P.9).

The remaining battery poweris low.

Replace or charge the battery(g P.8, P.12).

The power is OFF.

Turn the power ON (g P.9).

The voice recorder is in HOLD
mode.

Release HOLD mode (g P.20).

There is no remaining memory.

Erase unneeded files (g P.48).

The maximum number ofrecordable files has beenreached.

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Select another folder (g P.25).

The earphones are connectedto the earphone jack.

To output the playback through the builtin speaker, disconnect the earphones.

The volume is set to [00].

Adjust the volume (g P.37).

Other information

Unable to operate thevoice recorder.

Possible cause

A low recording level has
been set.

Redo recording after setting therecording level to [High] (g P.58).

The recording target is too far
away.

Bring the voice recorder closer to therecording target.

The output level of theconnected external device may
be too low.

Adjust the output level of the external
device.

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Troubleshooting
Problem
An audio file is notrecorded in stereo.

Missing audio file.

Noise during playback.

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Possible causeSound recorded by a connected
external mono microphone is recordedon the left channel only.

[Rec Mode] is set to a monorecording format.

Set [Rec Mode] to [MP3 128 kbps](g P.58).

The file was recorded in adifferent folder.

Select another folder (g P.25).

Objects brushed against thevoice recorder while recording.

Try your best not to touch the voicerecorder during recording.

The voice recorder wasplaced near a mobile phoneor fluorescent light during
recording or playback.

Redo the operation with the voicerecorder in a different location.

The file is locked.

You must unlock the file before you canerase it (g P.55).

The file is a read-only file.

Unlock the file, or undo the read-only
setting on a PC.

Unable to erase a file.

Noise when monitoringa recording.

Solution

The connected external
microphone is a mono
microphone.

Feedback is being caused.

Connecting a speaker with a built-in
amplifier may cause feedback during
recording. Using the earphones tomonitor recording is recommended.
Adjust the recording setup such as bymoving the earphones and microphonefarther apart, or ensuring the
microphone is not facing the earphones.

Troubleshooting
Problem
Unable to write index
marks.

Possible cause

Solution

The maximum number of marks(99) has been reached.

Erase unneeded marks (g P.47).

The file is locked.

Unlock the file (g P.55).

The file is a read-only file.

Unlock the file, or undo the read-only
setting on a PC.

WS-883 model only

Unable to charge thebattery.

[Alkaline] has been selected
for [Battery]. Or you are trying
to charge a non-specified
rechargeable battery.

Use the specified rechargeable
battery (BR404) and select [Ni-MH] for[Battery]. Do not use the rechargeable
battery at higher/lower temperatures
than the recommended range (g P.16,
P.68).

The NOK button was notpressed.

Press the NOK button as directedin the confirmation screen shown
when connecting the USB connector(g P.12).

Playback speed is fast(or slow).

Playback speed function is
set toanything other than [x1.0 Play].

Set the playback speed function setting
to [x1.0 Play] (g P.42).

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Other information

Unable to select the[Simple Mode] has beenmenu item I want to set. selected for [Mode Select].

When you want to set a menu item
other than [Rec Scene], [SkipSpace], [Memory Select], [Time &Date], [Beep], [Mode Select], and[Language], set the mode selection
setting to [Normal Mode] (g P.69).

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Recorder care
K 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.

K Display• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
NOTE• Do not use benzene, alcohol or other strong solvents, or chemical cleaning cloths.

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Accessories (optional)
For more information on the accessories available for this product, visit our website.
Availability of accessories differs depending on the country.

BR404 nickel-metal hydride AAA
rechargeable battery
A high-efficiency, long-lasting
rechargeable battery.

F-5AC USB-connection AC adapter
A USB-connected AC adapter thatprovides 5-volt DC output. (100-240
VAC, 50/60 Hz)

ME33 boundary microphone

ME30W two-channel microphone(omni-directional)

An omni-directional microphone pairwith a low-noise design ideal forrecording in lecture halls or otherlarge venues. The left and rightmicrophones can be placed up to
about 5 meters apart.

An earphone microphone that canbe worn in the ear during phone
calls. Clearly captures voices andconversations during phone calls.

KP19 USB connection cable
KA333 connecting cord

A resistive connection cord with stereo
3.5 mm diameter plugs on both ends.
Used to connect the earphone jackoutput to the microphone input whenrecording. Comes with plug adapters(PA331/PA231) that adapt to mono
3.5 mm diameter plugs or mono 2.5
mm diameter plugs.

CS131 Soft carrying case

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Other information

A microphone for recording
conferences that enables connectionof up to three left- and three rightchannel units.
Cascade connection enables theleft/right channel connections to beextended up to about 12 meters, tocapture sound from a broad range.

TP8 telephone pickup microphoneEN

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Copyright and trademark information• The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice.
Contact Customer Support Center for the latest product names, model numbers andother information.
• Voice recorder displays and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ fromthe actual product. While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracyof the information in this manual, errors may occasionally arise. Any questions orconcerns regarding doubtful information, or possible errors or omissions should bedirected to the Customer Support Center.
• OM Digital Solutions Corporation is the copyright holders of this manual. Copyright
law prohibits unauthorized reproduction of this manual, or unauthorized distribution of
reproductions thereof.
• Note that we will not be held liable in the event of damages, lost earnings, or any
claims from third parties resulting from improper use of the product.

Trademarks and registered trademarks

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Other information• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C LLC.
• The product uses MP3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS andThomson.
All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective owners.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of
their respective owners. “™” and “®” symbols may sometimes be omitted.

Third-Party SoftwareEN82

The software in this product may include third party software. Any third party software is
subject to the terms and conditions, imposed by the owners or licensors of that software,
under which software is provided to you.
Those terms and other third party software notices, if any, may be found in the software
notice PDF file stored athttps://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm

Safety precautions
Before using the voice recorder, readthis manual to ensure correct and safe
operation. After reading this manual,be sure to keep it on hand for reference
whenever needed.

Important safety precautions• Important safety precautions in thismanual are accompanied by thesymbols and labels below. Always follow
these precautions to prevent harming
yourself or others, or causing damage
to property.
• The meaning of each precaution type isgiven below.

" DANGER" WARNING

A precaution about a situation thatis expected to potentially result indeath or serious injury if equipment
is handled incorrectly.

" CAUTION

A precaution about a situation thatis expected to potentially result ininjury, or is expected to result only
in property damage, if equipment ishandled incorrectly.

" WARNING

K Do not use the voice recorderin an atmosphere that might
contain flammable or explosive
gases.
It may cause fire or explosion.

K Do not attempt to disassemble,
repair or modify the voicerecorder.
It may cause electric shock or injury.

K Do not operate the voicerecorder while operating avehicle (such as a bicycle,
motorcycle or car).
It may cause traffic accidents.

K Do not leave the voice recorderin a location accessible toinfants and children.

Pay attention when using the voicerecorder near infants and children, taking
care not to leave it unattended. Infants
and children are unable to understandvoice recorder safety precautions, andare at risk of accidents such as:– Strangulation caused by accidental
entanglement of the earphone cordaround the neck.
– Operation errors resulting in injury orelectric shock.

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Other information

A precaution about an imminent
danger that is expected to result indeath or serious injury if equipment
is handled incorrectly.

Voice recorder safety
precautions

K Use microSD/microSDHC
memory cards only. Never place
other types of cards in the voicerecorder.

If another card type is placed in the voicerecorder by accident, do not try to pull it
out with force. Contact repair center orservice center.

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Safety precautions
K If the voice recorder is dropped
in water or, if water, metal or
combustible foreign matter gets
inside:1 Remove the battery immediately.
2 Contact your place of purchase orservice center for repair. Continued
use may result in fire or electric shock.

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K Do not use the voice recorder
or use it only as directed
in airplanes, hospitals orother locations where use ofelectronic devices is restricted.
K Stop using the voice recorder if
you notice unusual odor, noise,or smoke coming from it.

Other information

It may cause fire or burns. Remove thebattery immediately, taking care not toburn yourself. Contact your place ofpurchase, repair center, or service center.
(Do not touch the batteries with barehands when removing them. Remove
the batteries outdoors, and away fromflammable objects.)

K When carrying the voicerecorder by its strap, take care
to prevent it becoming caught
on other items.

" CAUTION

K Do not raise the volume before
performing an operation.
Hearing damage or loss may result.

Batteries" DANGEREN

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K Do not place the battery near
ignition sources.

K Do not incinerate, heat or
disassemble the battery.
Do not short-circuit thebattery’s positive and negativeelectrodes.

It may cause fire, ruptures, combustionor overheating.

K Do not solder connections
directly onto the battery. Do not
deform, modify or disassemble
the battery.
K Do not connect the battery’s
positive and negative terminals.

It may cause overheating, electric shockor fire.

K When carrying or storing thebattery, always place it in thecase and protect its terminals.
Do not carry or store the battery
together with precious metal
items such as key rings.

It may cause overheating, electric shockor fire.

K Do not connect the battery
directly to a power outlet or car
cigarette lighter.
K Do not use or leave the battery
in a hot location such as indirect sunlight, inside a vehicle
on a hot day, or near a room
heater.

It may cause fire, burns or injuries fromleaking, overheating or ruptures.

" WARNING

K Do not touch or hold the battery
with wet hands.
It may case electric shock or failure.

K Do not use a battery with ascratched or damaged case.

Safety precautions
It may cause ruptures or overheating.

K Do not insert the battery with its
positive/negative terminals in
the opposite direction.

K Battery fluid in the eyes may
cause blindness. If battery
fluid gets in eyes, do not rub
the eyes. Instead, rinse themthoroughly with tap water orother clean water right away. Go
to doctor immediately.
K Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, lithium or any othernon-rechargeable batteries.
K Keep the battery out of the reachof infants and children.

The battery could be swallowed by infants
and children. Swallowing may lead toburns, perforation of soft tissue, anddeath. Severe burns can occur within 2 hof ingestion. If swallowed, go to doctor
immediately.

1 Remove the battery immediately,
taking care not to injure yourself.
2 Have the voice recorder repaired byyour place of purchase or service
center. Continued use may result infire or burns.

K Do not submerge the battery infreshwater or saltwater, or allow
its terminals to become wet.
K Discontinue use of the battery
if it develops a problem suchas leaking, discoloration ordeformation.
K Stop charging the rechargeable
battery if charging has notfinished after the specified
amount of charging time.
K Battery fluid on clothing or skin
may damage the skin, so rinse
the battery fluid off right awaywith tap water or other cleanwater.

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Other information

It may cause leaking, overheating,combustion or ruptures.
• Do not use a battery with a torn casing
seal (insulating covering).
• Always remove the battery when thevoice recorder will not be used for anlong period.
• When disposing used batteries,
insulate their contacts with tape anddiscard them as general waste in
the manner prescribed by the local
authority.
• Remove the battery from the voicerecorder as soon as the battery
becomes unusable. It may cause
leakage.

K If you notice abnormal sound,heat, burning odor, or smokefrom the voice recorder duringuse:" CAUTION

K Do not mix charged anddischarged batteries.
K Do not mix batteries of different
capacities, types, or makes.
K Charge each pair of batteries
together.
K Do not throw the battery around,or subject it to strong shocks.
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Other information

K Always charge the rechargeable
battery before use when using it
for the first time or if it has notbeen used for a long time.
K Rechargeable batteries have alimited life. When the recorders
operating time becomes shorter
after recharging under the
specified condition, pleaseconsider that battery is expired
and replace it with a new one.
K There is a risk of explosion if
the batteries are replaced withbatteries of the incorrect type.
When disposing used batteries
follow the instructions. Pleaserecycle batteries to help save
our planet's resources. When
you throw away dead batteries,
be sure to cover their terminals
and always observe local laws
and regulations.

Disposing the rechargeable
battery

K Recycling batteries helps saving
resources. When disposing aused battery, always cover its
terminals and observe local
laws and regulations.

Operating precautions• Do not leave the voice recorder in hot orhumid locations such as in direct sunlightinside a vehicle, or on a beach during
summer.
• Do not store the voice recorder in humid
or dusty locations.
EN

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damp, wipe off the moisture right awaywith a dry cloth. Contact with salt water
should be particularly avoided.
• Do not place the voice recorder on top ofor near a TV, refrigerator or other electricalappliance.
• Prevent sand or mud from getting on thevoice recorder. It may cause product not
to be repairable.
• Do not subject the voice recorder tointense vibrations or shocks.
• Do not use the voice recorder in humid
locations.
• Placing a magnetic card (such as a bankcash card) near the speaker or earphones
may cause errors in the data stored on themagnetic card.
• Noise may be heard when the voicerecorder is placed near an electric lampline, fluorescent light or a mobile phone
during recording or playback.
<Data loss precautions>• Recorded content in the internal memory
and microSD card may be destroyed orlost due to reasons such as operating
errors, device failure or repair.
• Also, when content is saved in thememory for long period of time or is used
repeatedly, operations such as writing to,reading from, or erasing of contents may
not be possible.
• Making a backup of important recorded
information and saving it on a PC’s
hard disk or other recording media is
recommended.
• Note that we will assume no liability fordamages or lost earnings resulting fromrecorded data damage or loss, regardlessof the nature or cause thereof.

Safety precautions<Recorded file precautions>• Note that we will not be held liable forrecorded files being erased or becoming
unplayable due to voice recorder or PC
failure.
• Recording of copyrighted material ispermitted when the recording is for yourpersonal use only. Any other type of use
without the permission of the copyrightowner is prohibited by copyright law.

<INSTRUCTIONS>• As the main plug of AC adaptor is used
to disconnect the AC adaptor from themains, connect it to an easily accessible
AC outlet.

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Other information<Voice recorder and microSD cards
disposal precautions>• Even when formatting ( g P.70) or
erasing (g P.48) are performed, only
the file management information of
the internal memory and/or microSD
card is updated and the recorded
data is not completely erased.
When disposing of the voice recorder or a
microSD card, be sure to destroy it, format
and record silence until the recording timeruns out, or perform a similar operation inorder to prevent the leakage of personal
information.

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Specifications
J Power source

General items
J Recording formats
MP3 format
Linear PCM format

J Sampling frequency
MP3 format

128 kbps

44.1 kHz

64 kbps mono

44.1 kHz

8 kbps mono

11.025 kHz

Linear PCM format
22.05 kHz/16 bits mono6

22.05 kHzJ Maximum working output
250 mW (8 Ω speaker)

Other information

J Maximum headphone output$ 150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2)

J Recording media*

Internal NAND flash memory
WS-883 model: 8 GB
WS-882 model: 4 GB
microSD card
(Supports card capacities ranging
from 2 to 32 GB.)* Some recording media memory
capacity is used as a managementarea, so the actual usable capacity
will always be slightly less than thedisplayed capacity.

J Speaker

Built-in 20 mm diameter round dynamic
speaker

J Microphone jack

3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 2 kΩEN

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J Earphone jack

3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 8 Ω or
moreStandard voltage: 3 V
Battery: Two AAA dry cell batteries(model LR03), or two nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries
External power supply: USB-connection
AC adapter (model F-5AC-1/F-5AC-2;
5 VDC)J External dimensions

111.5 × 39 × 18 mm(Not including largest projection)

J Weight

77 g (including battery)J Operating environment(Temperature)

0 to 42°C (32 to 107.6°F) (operating)

Frequency response
J When recording frommicrophone jackMP3 format

128 kbps

40 Hz to 17 kHz

64 kbps mono

40 Hz to 15 kHz

8 kbps mono

40 Hz to 3.5 kHz

Linear PCM format
22.05 kHz/16 bits mono

40 Hz to 11 kHz

J When recording with built-in
microphone

70 Hz to 17 kHz (frequency response
upper limit is set by recording mode
during MP3-format recording)J During playback

30 Hz to 20 kHz (However, the upperand lower limits of the frequency
characteristic depend on eachrecording format)

Specifications
Battery life
The figures below are guideline values.

J Alkaline dry cell battery
Recording mode

MP3 format

When recording withbuilt-in microphone

During speakerplayback

During earphone
playback

128 kbps

41 hours (approx.)

15 hours (approx.)

70 hours (approx.)

64 kbps mono

48 hours (approx.)

15 hours (approx.)

73 hours (approx.)

8 kbps mono

110 hours (approx.)

24 hours (approx.)

92 hours (approx.)

53 hours (approx.)

15 hours (approx.)

73 hours (approx.)

Linear PCM 22.05 kHz/16 bits
formatmono

J Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery
Recording mode

During speakerplayback

During earphone
playback

128 kbps

30 hours (approx.)

11 hours (approx.)

49 hours (approx.)

64 kbps mono

31 hours (approx.)

11 hours (approx.)

53 hours (approx.)

8 kbps mono

68 hours (approx.)

16 hours (approx.)

64 hours (approx.)

32 hours (approx.)

11 hours (approx.)

53 hours (approx.)

Linear PCM 22.05 kHz/16 bits
formatmono

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MP3 format

When recording withbuilt-in microphone

NOTE• The figures given here for battery life are the results of in-house testing (When[LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to thebattery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the[Noise Cancel] and [Voice Balancer] functions may affect the battery life).
• Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery
that has been used repeatedly.
• Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.

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Specifications
Recording time
The figures below are guideline values.
Linear PCM
formatMP3 format
Recording media

Internal
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microSDcard

128 kbps

64 kbpsmono

8 kbpsmono

WS-883(8 GB)

130 hours(approx.)260 hours(approx.)

2080 hours(approx.)WS-882(4 GB)

65 hours(approx.)130 hours(approx.)

1040 hours(approx.)

32 GB

530 hours(approx.)

1060 hours(approx.)8480 hours(approx.)

16 GB

264 hours(approx.)525 hours(approx.)4220 hours(approx.)

8 GB

132 hours(approx.)

264 hours(approx.)2110 hours(approx.)22.05 kHz/16 bitsmono
47 hours
15 minutes(approx.)23 hours
40 minutes(approx.)191 hours
45 minutes(approx.)95 hours
50 minutes(approx.)
47 hours
50 minutes(approx.)NOTE• Actually available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here
when making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed
recording times should be considered guideline values).
• Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory
capacity of different microSD cards.

Specifications
Maximum recording time per file
• The maximum file size is limited to approximately 2 GB in linear PCM (WAV) format,
and approximately 4 GB in MP3 format.
• Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file isrestricted to the following values:
Recording mode
128 kbps
MP3 format

Linear PCM format

Recording time
74 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

64 kbps mono

149 hours (approx.)

8 kbps mono

1193 hours (approx.)22.05 kHz/16 bitsmono

12 hours (approx.)

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Other information

Note that voice recorder specifications
and appearance are subject to change
without prior notice for performance
improvements or other upgrading.

EN91

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2023

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