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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER

DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.

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Introduction
• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice.
Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names
and model numbers.
• The illustration of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may differ from the
actual product. The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of this document
but if you find a questionable item, error or omission, please contact our Customer
Support Center.
• Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred
by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an
Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.
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Machines Corporation.
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Corporation.
• Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc.
• microSD and microSDHC are the trademarks of SD Card Association.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• EUPHONY MOBILE™ is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation.
• DVM™ is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation.
• The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license from NEC
Corporation.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.

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Table of contents
Introduction
Safe and proper usage ....................................... 4

1 Getting started
Main features .................................................... 6
Identification of parts ....................................... 7
Display (LCD panel)....................................................8
Power supply....................................................10
Inserting batteries ..................................................10
Battery settings.......................................................12
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB ......12
Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter
(optional) to charge ..........................................13
Turning on/off the power ........................................15
HOLD ................................................................16
Setting time and date [Time & Date] .................17
Changing the time and date....................................18
Inserting and ejecting a microSD card ...............19
Inserting a microSD card .........................................19
Ejecting a microSD card ...........................................20
[Home] display operations ................................21
Notes on the folders .........................................22
About the folders for voice recordings....................22
About the folder for music playback .......................23
Selecting the folders and files ..........................24

2 About recording
Recording.........................................................25
Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] .............27
Recommended settings by recording condition ....28
Recording from external microphone or other
devices...............................................................29

3 About playback
Playback ..........................................................31
Setting an index mark or a temp mark ...................35
Changing the playback speed .................................36
How to begin segment repeat playback .................37
Changing the playback scene [Play Scene] .............38
Erasing .............................................................39
Erasing files .............................................................39
Erasing a folder........................................................39

4 About the FM radio
(For WS-710M only)
Using the FM radio ............................................41
FM radio mode operations ................................42
Presetting radio stations automatically
[Auto-preset] ....................................................43
Changing the reception mode ................................44
Adding a radio station .............................................45
Recording FM radio .......................................... 46

5 Menu setting
Menu setting method .......................................47
+ File Menu............................................................49
, Rec Menu ............................................................49
- Play Menu...........................................................53
. LCD/Sound Menu................................................56
/ Device Menu .......................................................57
 FM Menu.............................................................59
Rearranging files [Replace] .....................................59
Dividing files [File Divide] .......................................60
Changing the USB class[USB Settings] ....................61
Formatting the recorder [Format] ..........................63

6 Using the recorder on your PC
Operating environment....................................65
Connecting to your PC .......................................67
Disconnecting from your PC ....................................68
Transfer the voice files to your PC .....................69
Using Windows Media Player ............................70
Window names........................................................70
Copying music from CD............................................71
Transferring music file to the recorder ...................72
Copying voice file to the CD .....................................75
Using iTunes .....................................................77
Window names........................................................77
Copying music from CD............................................78
Transferring music file to the recorder ...................79
Copying voice file to the CD .....................................80
Using as external memory of the PC ..................81

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7 Other information
Alarm message list ...........................................82
Troubleshooting...............................................83
Accessories (optional) .......................................86
Specifications...................................................87
Technical assistance and support ......................91

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Safe and proper usage
Before using your new recorder, read
this manual carefully to ensure that
you know how to operate it safely
and correctly. Keep this manual in an
easily accessible location for future
reference.
• The warning symbols indicate
important safety related
information. To protect yourself
and others from personal injury or
damage to property, it is essential
that you always read the warnings
and information provided.

General precautions

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• Do not leave the recorder in hot,
humid locations such as inside a
closed automobile under direct
sunlight or on the beach in the
summer.
• Do not store the recorder in places
exposed to excessive moisture or
dust.
• Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to
clean the unit.
• Do not place the recorder on top of
or near electric appliances such as
TVs or refrigerators.
• Avoid recording or playing back
near cellular phones or other
wireless equipment, as they may
cause interference and noise.
If you experience noise, move
to another place, or move the
recorder further away from such
equipment.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.
• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
• Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the unit yourself.

• Do not operate the unit while
operating a vehicle (such as a
bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
Precautions relating to reception:
• Radio reception will vary substantially
depending on where you are using the
radio. If the reception is poor, try moving
the recorder near to a window and away
from electrical products such as cellular
phones, televisions, florescent lights etc.
Warning regarding data loss:
• Recorded content in memory may
be destroyed or erased by operating
mistakes, unit malfunction, or during
repair work. It is recommended to back
up and save important content to other
media such as a computer hard disk.
• Any liability for passive damages or
damage of any kind occurred due to data
loss incurred by a defect of the product,
repair performed by the third party other
than Olympus or an Olympus authorized
service station, or any other reasons is
excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
Precautions relating to recording:
• Olympus will not be held responsible for
any deletion or corruption of recorded
files caused by malfunction of the
recorder or your PC.
• Content you have recorded cannot, under
copyright law, be used for anything other
than private consumption without the
express consent of the copyright holder.

Safe and proper usage
Batterries
f Danger:
• Batteries should never be exposed
to flame, heated, short-circuited or
disassembled.
• Never store batteries where they
will be exposed to direct sunlight,
or subjected to high temperatures
in a hot vehicle, near a heat source,
etc.
f Warning:
• Do not solder lead wires or
terminals directly onto a battery or
modify it.
• Do not connect the = and terminals together. This may cause
fire, overheating or electric shock.
• When carrying or storing the
batteries, be sure to put it in
the provided case to protect its
terminals. Do not carry or store the
batteries with any metal objects
(such as key rings).
If this warning is not followed, fire,
overheating or electric shock may
occur.
• Do not connect the batteries
directly to a power outlet or a
cigarette lighter of an automobile.
• Do not insert the batteries with
their = and - terminals reversed.
• If any liquid from a battery gets
into your eyes, promptly wash it
off with clean water and consult
your doctor at once.
• Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, lithium or any other nonrechargeable batteries.

• Never use any batteries with a torn
or cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
• If you notice anything unusual
when using this product such as
abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a
burning odor:
1 remove the batteries immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.

• Do not expose the batteries to
water. Do not allow water to
contact the terminals.
• Do not remove or damage the
batteries insulating sheet.
• Do not use the batteries if you
find something wrong with them
such as leakage, color change or
deformity.
• Unplug the charger if the charging
is still incomplete after the
specified time it should take.
• Should any batteries liquid get on
skin or clothing, promptly wash it
off with clean water.
• Keep batteries away from fire.
f Caution:
• Do not subject batteries to strong
shocks.
• When using rechargeable batteries
that have not been used for a
while, be sure to recharge them
before use.
• Rechargeable batteries have limited
lifetime. When the operating
time becomes shorter even if the
rechargeable battery is fully charged
under the specified condition,
replace it with a new one.

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Getting started
Main features

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Main features

s Built-in Stereo FM tuner. You can
use the recorder as a radio (For
WS-710M only) (☞ P.41).
s Dual function recorder as a digital
voice recorder and a digital music
player (For WS-710M, WS-700M
only) (☞ P.25, P.31).
s Supports high capacity recording
media. Besides the built-in
memory, you can also record into
a microSD* card (☞ P.19).
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
s Supports the linear PCM format,
which is capable of recording
sound quality equivalent to
CD-level (For WS-710M, WS-700M
only) (☞ P.47, P.49).
s Supports multiple recording
formats, such as MP3 format
(MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) and
Windows Media Audio (WMA)
format (☞ P.47, P.49).
s You can playback WAV*, WMA,
and MP3 format files transferred
from a computer in addition to files
recorded by the device itself.
You can also enjoy using as a music
player.
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.

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s It has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function
(☞ P.47, P.50).
s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and other
similar noises while recording
(☞ P.47, P.50).
s A directional microphone feature
has been included that allows
switching between broad stereo

s

s
s

s
s

s
s
s

recording and recording with a
highly directional quality (For
WS-710M only) (☞ P.47, P.50).
Has recording scene setting and
playback scene setting functions to
register the best setting according
to different usages (☞ P.27, P.38,
P.47, P.52, P.55).
It features various repeat functions
(☞ P.37, P.47, P.54).
EUPHONY MOBILE has been included
to produce a natural, realistic
experience without degrading sound
quality (For WS-710M, WS-700M
only) (☞ P.47, P.53).
You can change the playback
equalizer settings (For WS-710M,
WS-700M only) (☞ P.47, P.55).
You can divide files that have
been recorded by the recorder in
MP3 or PCM* format (☞ P.60).
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
Index mark and temp mark
features allow you to quickly find
desired locations (☞ P.35).
The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred (☞ P.36).
Connecting this recorder directly
to the USB port links up with your
PC. The data can be transferred or
saved without USB cable or driver
software (☞ P.69, P.81).
This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0,
enabling fast data transfer to a computer.

s It has a USB charging function
(For WS-710M, WS-700M only)
(☞ P.12).
s It has a backlight full-dot display
(LCD panel) (☞ P.8).

Identification of parts
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2

4
5
6

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(

3
*

1

8
9
0

%

-

!
@

$
#

=
7

1 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
2 Built-in stereo microphone (R)
3 Recording indicator light
4 EAR (Earphone) jack
5 MIC (Microphone) jack
6 Display (LCD panel)
7 Built-in speaker
8 + button
9 REC (s) (Record) button
0 9 button
! – button
@ LIST button

q

Identification of parts

&
^

# ERASE button
$ SCENE/INDEX button
% OK `/MENU button
^ 0 button
& STOP (4) button
* Battery cover
( Card cover
) Strap hole
- POWER/HOLD switch
= USB connector slide lever
q USB connector

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Identification of parts
Display (LCD panel)
Folder list display

For WS-710M:

1

For WS-600S:
1

When [Recorder] mode is selected:
2

Identification of parts

1

2

For WS-700M:
When [Recorder] mode is selected:
1

1 Recording media indicator*1,
[Recorder] mode indicator,
Battery indicator
2 Folder name
3 Recording media indicator*1,
[Music] mode indicator,
Battery indicator
4 Folder name
*1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only

2

File list display

For WS-710M/WS-700M:
When [Recorder] mode is selected:

For WS-710M/WS-700M:

1

When [Music] mode is selected:

2

3
4

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Identification of parts
When [Music] mode is selected:

When [Music] mode is selected:

3

^
!
@
#

4

$
%

For WS-600S:

1

1

2

2
3
4
5
6

1 Recording media indicator*1,
Folder name, Battery indicator
2 File name
3 Recording media indicator*1,
Folder name, Battery indicator
4 File name

0

1 Recording media indicator*1,
File name, Battery indicator
2 Folder indicator,
Recording mode indicator
3 During recording mode:
Remaining memory bar indicator
Playback position bar indicator

File display

For WS-710M/WS-700M:
When [Recorder] mode is selected:
1

5
6

8
9

During playback mode:

*1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only

2
3
4

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1
Identification of parts

For WS-600S:

&
*

7
8
9
0

4 Record/ Playback status indicator
5 Recording date and time
6 [?] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator,
[û] VCVA indicator,
[Æ] Voice sync indicator,
[%] Noise Cancel indicator*1,
[$] Voice Filter indicator,
[0] Low Cut Filter indicator,
[≤] Zoom MIc indicator*2
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Identification of parts
7 [í] Erase lock indicator,
[Ø] Speaker muting indicator,
Current file number/ Total
number of recorded files in the
folder
8 During recording mode:

1

Elapsed recording time

During playback mode:

Identification of parts/Power supply

Elapsed playback time

9 During recording mode:
Remaining recording time

During playback or stop mode:
File length

0 Playback mode indicator
! Title name
@ Artist name
# Album name
$ Elapsed playback time
% [∞] EUPHONY indicator*1
[ù] Equalizer indicator*1
^ Current file number/ Total
number of recorded files in the
folder
[í] Erase lock indicator,
[Ø] Speaker muting indicator
& File length
* Playback mode indicator
*1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only
*2 For WS-710M only

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Power supply
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH
Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline
Batteries.

For WS-710M/WS-700M:
• When charging the recorder, be sure
to use the supplied specified Ni-MH
rechargeable (BR401) batteries.
• The supplied rechargeable batteries
are not fully charged. Before using
the unit or after long periods of
disuse, it is recommended that you
continuously charge them until full
(☞ P.12).

For WS-600S:
• This recorder cannot charge
rechargeable batteries.

1 Lightly press down on the arrow
and slide the battery cover open.

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2 Insert size-AAA battery,
observing the correct = and
- polarities.

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Power supply

3 Close the battery cover
completely by pressing to the
direction A, then sliding to the
direction B.

Notes
• Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorder.
• When changing batteries, AAA alkaline
batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries are recommended.
• Be sure to stop the recorder before
replacing the batteries. Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use may
cause a malfunction such as corrupting
the file, etc. If you are recording into a file
and the batteries run out, you will loose
your currently recorded file because the
file header will not be able to close. It is
crucial to change the batteries once you
see only one Hash mark in the battery
indicator.
• If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take the
batteries in and out repeatedly at short
intervals, you may have to redo the
battery and time settings. In this case,
the [Battery] screen will appear. For
more details, refer to “Battery settings”
(☞ P.12).
• Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended
period of time.
• When replacing rechargeable batteries,
be sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries (optional). The use of other
manufacturers' products can damage the
recorder and should be avoided.

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Battery settings
Select to match the battery you are using.

1 Replace the battery and switch
on the recorder.

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2 Press the + or − button to change
the setting.

Power supply

Battery type

Note
• When playing a voice/music file, the
recorder may be reset due to the
reduction of the voltage output of the
batteries depending on the volume level
even if [º] is displayed in the battery
indicator. In this case, lower the volume of
the recorder.

Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
For WS-710M/WS-700M:

[Ni-MH] (õ):
Select when using the Olympus
Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR401).
[Alkaline] (ú):
Select when using a commercially
available alkaline battery.

3 Press the OK `/MENU button to
complete the setting.
• If the “Hour” indicator flashes in the
display, see “Setting time and date
[Time & Date]” (☞ P.17).

You can charge the batteries by connecting
to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure
to correctly place the rechargeable batteries
(supplied) into the recorder (☞ P.10).
Do not charge primary batteries such
as alkaline or lithium batteries.It may
cause battery leakage heating and
recorder malfunction.

1 Boot the PC.
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display
changes as the batteries loose power.

• When [æ] appears on the display,
replace the batteries as soon as
possible. When the batteries are
too weak, [s] and [Battery Low]
appears on the display and the
recorder shuts down.

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2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicated
by the arrow to eject the USB
connector out of the recorder.

Power supply
3 Make sure that the recorder is
stopped, and connect to the PC's
USB port.

Connect to the USB connecting AC
adapter (optional) to charge
For WS-710M/WS-700M:
It can be charged by connecting to the
USBconnecting AC adapter (A514) (optional).

To the
USBconnecting
AC adapter’s
(A514) USB
connecter

Power supply

1 Connect the recorder to the AC
adapter’s USB port.

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4 Press the OK `/MENU button to
start charging.

5 Charging is completed when
battery indication becomes to [¿].

2 Connect the AC adapter to a
household power outlet.

Charging time: approximately 3 hours *
* It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable battery
fully from no remaining power at the
room temperature. The charging time
will be changed depending on the
remaining amount and the state of
batteries.

To the
Household
power outlet

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Power supply
3 Press the OK `/MENU button to
start charging.

• Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable.
Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder. Do
not use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers.
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries

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Power supply
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• If [USB Connect] has not been set
to [AC Adapter], [Please wait] will
continue to be displayed (☞ P.61).

4 Charging is completed when
battery indication becomes to [¿].
Notes
• The recorder cannot be charged when
the PC is not turned on. Also, it may not
be charged when the PC is not switched
on, or when it is in the standby, hibernate
or sleep mode.
• Do not charge the recorder with the USB
hub connected.
• Insert the supplied rechargeable battery
and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]. If [Battery]
is set to [Alkaline], you cannot recharge
(☞ P. 12).
• You cannot charge when [ø]*1 or [√]*2
blinks. Charge the batteries at the
temperature from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to
95°F).
*1 [ø]: When surrounding temperature is
low.
*2 [√]: When surrounding temperature is
high.
• When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully charged,
replace them with new ones.
• Be sure to push the USB connector all the
way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not
operate properly.
• Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situations.

Read the following descriptions carefully
when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries.
Discharging:
The rechargeable batteries self-discharge
while this is not in use. Be sure to charge
them regularly before use.
Operating temperature:
The rechargeable batteries are chemical
products. The rechargeable batteries
efficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommended
temperature range. This is an inherent
nature of such products.
Recommended temperature range:
When operating appliance:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
Charging:
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
Storage for a long period:
–20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F
Using the rechargeable batteries outside
the above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery life.
In order to prevent battery leakage or rust,
remove the rechargeable batteries from the
products when you will not be using them
for a long time, and store them separately.

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For customers in Germany:
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint
Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to
ensure environmentally friendly disposal.

Turning on/off the power
When the recorder is not being used,
turn the power off to reduce battery
consumption to a minimum. Even if
the power is turned off, existing data,
mode settings, and clock settings will be
maintained.

• The display will turn on, and the power
will be turned on.
• The resume function will bring the
recorder back to the stop position in
memory before power was turned off.
Turning off the power

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow for
0.5 seconds or longer.
• The display shuts off, and the power will
be turned off.
• The resume function remembers the
stop position before the power is turned
off.

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Power supply

Notes
• This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy level.
However, for best results when charging
newly purchased rechargeable batteries
or batteries that have not been used for
a long time (more than one month), It is
recommended to fully charge the batteries
then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times.
• When disposing rechargeable batteries,
always observe the local laws and
regulations. Contact you local recycling
center for proper disposal methods.
• If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not
fully discharged, protect against shortcircuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts)
before disposing.

Power save mode
If the recorder is on and stops for 10
minutes or longer (default), the display
shuts off and it goes into power save
mode (☞ P.57).
• To exit power save mode, press any
button.

Turning on the power

While the recorder’s power is off,
slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow.

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HOLD
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and
all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag
or pocket. Also, you can stop to prevent accident during recording.
Set the recorder to HOLD mode

1

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the
[HOLD] position.

Exit HOLD mode

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the
A position.

HOLD
• After [Hold] appears on the display, the
recorder is set to HOLD mode.

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Notes
• If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will
not operate the recorder.
• If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback
(recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due
to the remaining memory being used up, it will stop).

Setting time and date [Time & Date]
If you set the time and date beforehand,
the information when the file is recorded is
automatically stored for each file. Setting
the time and date beforehand enables easier
file management.

• Follow the same steps by pressing the
9 or 0 button to select the next
item, and press the + or − button to
set.
• You can select between 12 and 24
hour display by pressing the LIST
button while setting the hour and
minute.
Example: 10:38 P.M
10:38 PM
(Initial setting)

22:38

• You can select the order of the
“Month”, “Day” and “Year” by
pressing the LIST button while
setting them.
Example: July 15, 2010
7M 15D 2010Y
(Initial setting)

1
Setting time and date

When you use the recorder for the
first time after purchasing it, or when
the batteries have been inserted
without the device having been used
in a long time, the [Set Time & Date]
will appear. When the “Hour” is
flashing, conduct the setup from
Step 1.

2 Press the + or − button to set.

15D 7M 2010Y

2010Y 7M 15D

+− button
9 0 button
OK `/MENU
button
LIST button

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to
select the item to set.
• Select the item from the “Hour”,
“Minute”, “Year”, “Month” and “Day”
with a flashing point.

3 Press the OK `/MENU button to
complete the setting.

• The clock will start from the set date
and time. Press the OK `/MENU
button according to the time signal.
Note
• If you press the OK `/MENU button
during the setup operation, the recorder
will save the items that were set to that
point.

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Setting time and date [Time & Date]
Changing the time and date

1

While the recorder is during stop
mode, press and hold the STOP (4)
button to display the [Time & Date]
and [Remain]. If the current time and
date is not correct, set it using the
procedure below.

3 Press the OK `/MENU or 9
button to move the cursor to the
item to set.
• [Device Menu] will appear on the
display.

4 Press the + or − button to select
[Time & Date].

Setting time and date

5 Press the OK `/MENU or 9
button.
STOP (4 ) button

• [Time & Date] will appear on the
display.
• The “Hour” will flash on the display,
indicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process.

+− button
9 0 button
OK `/MENU
button

1 While the recorder is during
stop mode, press and hold the
OK `/MENU button.
• The menu will appear on the display
(☞ P.47).

2 Press the + or − button to select
[Device Menu] tab.
• You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor.

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The following steps are the same as
Step 1 through Step 3 of “Setting time
and date [Time & Date]” (☞ P.17).

6 Press the STOP (4) button to close
the menu screen.

Inserting and ejecting a microSD card
For WS-710M/WS-700M:
The “microSD” indicated in the instruction
manual refers to both microSD and
microSDHC. This recorder can be used with
commercially available microSD cards as
well as the built-in memory.

• Inserting the microSD card the wrong
way or at an angle could damage the
contact area or cause the microSD
card to jam.
• If the microSD card is not inserted all
the way, data may not be written to
the microSD card.

3 Close the card cover securely.

1 While the recorder is during stop
mode, open the card cover.

• When you insert the microSD card,
the recording media changeover
display will appear.

2 Face the microSD card the correct
way and insert it into the card
slot as shown in the diagram.

1
Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

Inserting a microSD card

4 When you are recording to a
microSD card, press the + or −
button and select [Yes].

• Insert the microSD card keeping it
straight.

5 Press the OK `/MENU button to
complete the setting.

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Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

1

Notes
• It is possible to switch the recording
media over to the built-in memory
(☞ P.47, P.57 ).
• In some cases microSD card which have
been formatted (initialized) by another
device, such as a computer, cannot be
recognized. Be sure to format them with
this recorder before using (☞ P.63).

Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

Ejecting a microSD card
1 While the recorder is during stop
mode, open the card cover.
2 Push the microSD card inward to
unlock it, and let it eject partially.

• The microSD card is visibly out of the
slot and can be removed safely.
• If you eject the microSD card when
the memory is selected to [microSD
Card], it will automatically changed
to [Built-in Memory Selected].

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3 Close the card cover securely.
Notes
• Releasing your finger quickly after
pushing the microSD card inward may
cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
• Before inserting the microSD card, turn
off the write protection function. Check
the Olympus website regarding microSD
cards which are confirmed operation with
this recorder.
• This recorder may not recognize correctly
on some microSD cards which are not
compatible with this recorder.
• In the case when the microSD card cannot
be recognized, remove the microSD card
then put it in again to see if this recorder
recognizes the microSD card.
• The processing performance reduces in
a microSD card when you repeat writing
and delete. In this case, format the
microSD card (☞ P.63).

[Home] display operations
For WS-710M/WS-700M:
As well as an voice recorder and a music player,
you can also use the recorder as a radio*.
* For WS-710M only.

When [Recorder] is selected:
The recorder will go into [Recorder]
mode. You will be able to record
and playback files recorded by the
recorder (☞ P.25, P.31).

1

LIST button

When [Music] is selected:
The recorder will go into [Music] mode,
and you will able to playback music files
transferred to the recorder (☞ P.31).

1 Press the LIST button repeatedly
to set the [Home] display.

[Home] display operations

+− button
OK `/MENU
button

• [Home] will appear on the display.
When [FM Radio]* is selected:
The recorder will go into [FM Radio]
mode, and you will be able to receive
FM radio(☞ P.41, P.42).

2 Press the + or — button to select
the mode.

* For WS-710M only

3 Press the OK `/MENU button.

Note
• During recording, you cannot switch the
mode without stopping the recorder.

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Notes on the folders
The built-in memory or the microSD card can be used for the recording media (For WS-710M,
WS-700M only). The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice
recordings and folders for music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and
saved.

About the folders for voice recordings

1

[Folder A] - [Folder E] within the [Recorder] folder are the folders for voice recordings. When
recording with this recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record.

Notes on the folders

Home

You can change the mode
on the [Home] display
(For WS-710M, WS-700M
only).

Recorder

Folder

File

Folder A

001

Folder B

002

Folder C

003
004

Folder D
Folder E
200
Becomes destination for
microphone recording.

Radio
Folder

Each folder can store up to
200 files.

When you record from the radio, the
recording will be stored automatically in the
[Radio Folder] folder (For WS-710M only).

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Note
• Files or folders located under the folder [Recorder] will not be indicated on the recorder.

Notes on the folders
About the folder for music playback
For WS-710M/WS-700M:
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically
created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram
below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed
(☞ P.59).

Music

First layer

Second layer

Artist 01

Album 01

Artist 02

Album 02

001

Notes on the folders

Home

1

002
003
Artist 03

Album 03

004

200

Each folder can store
up to 200 files.

Up to 300 folders can be created under the [Music]
folder, including [Music].

Folder

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Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back. For information on the layered
structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (☞ P.22, P.23).
[Home] display*

Operation of the folders for voice recordings

1
Selecting the folders and files

Example:
WS-710M

Folder list
display

Folder list
display
(First layer)

Folder list
display
(Second layer)

Moving through the levels

} Return: LIST button
Each time you press this it returns up one
level. The list display can be operated by
the 0 button.
• When you press and hold the LIST
button while moving in a hierarchy of
folders, it will return to the file display.

{ Proceed: OK `/MENU button
Each time you press this it opens the
folder or file selected in the list display
and proceeds down one level.
• The list display screen can be
operated by the 9 button.

+ or – button

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File display

Operation of the folders for music playbacks*

Folder list
display

EN

File list display

Select the folder or file.

File list display

File display

[Home] display*:
Allows the mode of the recorder to be
changed (☞ P.21).

File display:
Information of the selected file is
displayed. Enters in playback standby
mode.

List display:
The folders and files recorded in this
recorder are displayed.
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only

About recording
Recording

STOP (4)button
REC (s) button

3 Press the STOP (4) button to stop
recording.
• [¶] will appear on the display.

2
Recording

a Recording mode
b Remaining memory bar indicator
c Elapsed recording time
d Remaining recording time
e Level meter (change according to
the recording level and recording
function settings)
• [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in
the recording standby mode or while
recording. Configure this while the
recorder is stopped (☞ P.47, P.49).

Before starting recording, select a folder
between [&] to [*]. These five folders can
be selectively used to distinguish the kind
of recording; for example, Folder [&] might
be used to store private information, while
Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding
business information.

For WS-710M/WS-700M:
• In modes other than [Recorder] mode,
[Cannot record in this folder] will
appear if you press the REC (s) button.
Only record after you have set the mode
to [Recorder] mode on the [Home]
display (☞ P.21).
• With the WS-710M, you can record FM
radio in [FM Radio] mode (☞ P.46).

1 Select the recording folder
(☞ P.22 to P.24).
2 Press the REC (s) button to start
recording.
• The recording indicator light glows
and [´] will appear on the display.
• Turn the microphone in the direction
of the source to be recorded.

f

f File length

•

•

•

a
b
c
d
e

•

Notes
To ensure that you do not lose the
beginning of the recording, only record
after confirming that the recording
indicator light is lit and checking the
mode indicator on the display.
When remaining recording time is less
than 60 seconds, the recording indicator
light starts flashing. When the recording
time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds,
the light flashes faster.
[Folder Full] will appear when the
recording cannot be made any further.
Select on other folder or delete any
unnecessary files before recording
(☞ P.39).
[Memory Full] will appear when the
memory is full. Delete any unnecessary
files before recording any further
(☞ P.39).

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Recording

2
Recording

For WS-710M, WS-700M only:
• We recommend formatting the record
media in the recorder before recording
(☞ P.63).
• When a microSD card is inserted in the
recorder, be sure to confirm the recording
media as either [Built-in Memory]
or [microSD Card] so that there is no
mistake (☞ P.47, P.57).
• If the REC (s) button is pressed when a
function other than the record function
is specified, [Cannot record in this
folder] is displayed. Select a folder from
[Folder A] through [Folder E] and start
recording again.
Settings relating to Recording
[Mic Sense]
(☞ P.47, P.49)

Sets the recording sensitivity.

[Rec Mode] *1
(☞ P.47, P.49)

Sets the recording rate for
each recording format.

[Zoom Mic] *2
(☞ P.47, P.50)

Sets the directivity of the
builtin stereo microphone

[Low Cut Filter]
(☞ P.47, P.50)

This function can reduce
noise from air conditioners,
projectors and other similar
noises.

[VCVA]
(☞ P.47, P.50)

Sets the threshold level for
the Variable Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA).

[V-Sync. Rec]
(☞ P.47, P.51)

Sets the start level for voice
sync recording.

[Rec Scene]
(☞ P.47, P.52)

Sets the recording settings
which matches the recording
condition or environment.

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While the recorder is during
recording mode, press the REC (s)
button.

• [≠] will appear on the display.
• The recorder will time out after 60
minutes when left in [Rec Pause].
Resume Recording:

Press the REC (s) button again.

*1 For WS-710M (In [FM Radio] mode, the
only setting of the [Rec Mode] settings
you can change is the recording file
format).
*2 For WS-710M only.

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Pause

• Recording will resume at the point of
interruption.
To quickly check on the recorded contents

While the recorder is during recording
mode, press the OK `/MENU button.

• [•] will appear on the display.
• When operating in [Recorder] mode, the
last file recorded using the microphone
will be play back.
• When operating in [FM Radio] mode,
the recorder will automatically enter
[Recorder] mode, and the last file
recorded from the FM radio will play
back.

Recording
Listening while audio is recorded
If you start recording after inserting the
earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder,
you can hear the sound being recorded. The
recording monitor volume can be adjusted
by pressing the + or − button.

Connect the earphone to the EAR
jack on the recorder.
• After recording has started, you can hear
the sound being recorded through the
earphone.

Changing the recording scene
[Rec Scene]
You can easily change the recording settings
by selecting the scene which best matches
your usage (☞ P.47, P.52).
+− button
OK `/MENU
button

Recording

SCENE/INDEX
button
To EAR jack

2

1 While the recorder is during
stop mode, press and hold the
SCENE/INDEX button.
2 Press the + or − button to select
[Rec Scene].
Notes
• Recording level cannot be controlled
using the volume button.
• When using the earphones, do NOT set
the volume too high. Listening at very
high volume may lead to hearing loss.
• Do not place earphones near a
microphone as this may cause feedback.
• When the external speaker is connected
while recording, there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur.

3 Press the OK `/MENU button.
4 Press the + or − button to select
the recording scene.

5 Press the OK `/MENU button.

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Recording
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to [ST XQ] (WMA format) mode so that you can make high quality
stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording
can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions. The following table shows the
recommended settings for some example recording conditions.

Recording
condition

2
Recording

Lectures in large
rooms.
Conferences with
large crowds.

Recommended settings
[Rec Mode]
(☞ P.47, P.49)

[Mic Sense]
(☞ P.47, P.49)

[Low Cut Filter]
(☞ P.47, P.50)

[PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit]*2
[MP3]: [128kbps] or more
[WMA]: [ST XQ]
[Hight]
[MP3]: [128kbps] or more
[WMA]: [ST XQ]

[Zoom Mic]*1
(☞ P.47, P.50)
[+6]

Meetings
and business
negotiations with
a small number of
people.

[MP3]: [128kbps]
[WMA]: [ST XQ]

[Middle]

Dictation with a
lot of background
noise.

[WMA]: [HQ]

[Low]

[On]

[Off]

Music playing,
wild birds singing,
[PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit]*2
and railway
sounds.

*1 For WS-710M only.

Set the microphone
sensitivity
[Off]
according to the
volume being
recorded.

*2 For WS-710M, WS-700M only.

*3 For WS-600S only.

File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.

WS71 0001 .WMA
1

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2

3

1 User ID:
The user ID name that has been set on
the Digital Voice Recorder.
2 File number:
A file number is consecutively
assigned regardless of the changes in
the recording media.

3 Extension:
These are the file name extensions for
the recording format when recording
with this device.
• Linear PCM format* .WAV
• MP3 format .MP3
• WMA format .WMA
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.

Recording
Recording from external
microphone or other devices
The external microphone and other devices
can be connected and the sound can be
recorded. Connect as follows by the device
to be used.
• Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorder’s jack while it is recording.

To MIC jack

Applicable external microphones
(optional) (☞ P.86)
Stereo microphone: ME51S
The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording.
2 channel microphone (omnidirectional): ME30W
These are highly sensitive omnidirectional microphones supported by
plug-in power which are well-suited to
recording musical performances.
Compact Gun Microphone
(unidirectional): ME31
The directional microphones useful for
recordings such as outdoor recording
of wild birds singing.

Highly sensitive noise-cancellation
monaural microphone (unidirectional):
ME52W
This microphone is used to record
sound at a distance while minimizing
surrounding noise.
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional):
ME15
Small concealing microphone with a
tie-clip.

2
Recording

Recording with external
microphone:
Connect an external microphone to
the MIC jack of the recorder.

Compact zoom microphone
(unidirectional): ME32
The microphone is integrated with a
tripod, making it suitable to place on a
table and record conferences or lecture
from a distance.

Telephone pickup: TP7
Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning.
The voice or conversation over the
phone can be clearly recorded.
Notes
• The built-in microphone will become
inoperable when an external microphone
is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.
• Microphones supported by plug-in
power can also be used.
• When the external stereo microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a
monaural recording mode, audio will
be recorded to the L channel only
(☞ P.47, P.49).
• When an external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode, it enables recording
only with the L channel microphone
(☞ P.47, P.49).

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Recording

2

Recording the sound of other
devices with this recorder:

Recording the sound of this
recorder with other devices:

The sound can be recorded when
connecting to the audio output terminal
(earphone jack) of the other device, and the
MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting
cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.

The sound of this recorder can be recorded
to other devices when connected to the
audio input terminal (microphone jack)
of other devices and the EAR jack of this
recorder, with the connecting cord KA333
(optional) for dubbing.

Recording

To MIC
jack

To audio output
terminal of other
devices

To EAR
jack

To audio input
terminal of
other devices

Note
• The detailed input levels cannot be
adjusted with this recorder. When
external devices are connected, perform
a test recording and then adjust the
output level for the external devices.

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Note
• When you adjust the various sound
quality settings related to playback on
the recorder, the audio output signal sent
out from the EAR jack will change as well
(☞ P.47, P.53, P.54, P.55).

About playback
Playback
The recorder can playback WAV*, MP3
and WMA format files. To playback a file
recorded with other machines, you need to
transfer (copy) it from a computer.
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
STOP (4) button

+− button
OK `/MENU
button

• When you want to playback a file
transferred from your PC, set the
recorder in [Recorder] or [Music]
mode based on where you have
transferred the file.
• If you want to playback the file
you recorded, set the recorder to
[Recorder] mode (☞ P.21).

1 Select the folder which
contains the files to be played
back (☞ P.22 to P.24).

• [•] will appear on the display.
a
b
c
d
e

a Recording media indicator*, File
name
b Folder indicator
c Playback position bar indicator
d Elapsed playback time
e File length
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.

3
Playback

For WS-710M/WS-700M:

2 Press the OK `/MENU button to
start playback.

3 Press the + or − button to adjust
to a comfortable listening
volume.

• The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30].

4 Press the STOP (4) button at
any point you want to stop the
playback.
• [¶] will appear on the display.
• This will stop the file being played
back midway. When the resume
function is activated the stopped
location will be registered, even if the
power is turned off. The next time the
power is turned on, playback may be
resumed from the registered stopped
location.

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Playback
Settings relating to playback

For WS-600S:
For WS-710M/WS-700M:
If recorded audio is difficult
to understand because of
[Noise Cancel]*1
noisy surroundings, adjust
(☞ P.47, P.53)
the Noise Cancel setting
level.

3
Playback

[EUPHONY]*2
(☞ P.47, P.53)

The EUPHONY setting can
be set to one of 4 levels
according to your preference.

[Play Mode]
(☞ P.47, P.54)

You can select the playback
mode that fits your
preference.

[Voice Filter]*1
(☞ P.47, P.54)

The recorder has a Voice
Filter Function to cut low
and high frequency tones
during normal, fast, or slow
playback, and enable clear
audio playback.

[Equalizer]*2
(☞ P.47, P.55)

If you change the equalizer
setting, you can enjoy the
music with your favorite
sound quality.

[Skip Space]
(☞ P.47, P.55)

The skip interval length can
be set.

[Play Scene]
(☞ P.47, P.55)

Playback settings of your
choice can be saved to suit
different sound qualities and
playback methods.

[Play Mode]
(☞ P.47, P.54)

You can select the playback
mode that fits your
preference.

[Voice Filter]
(☞ P.47, P.54)

The recorder has a Voice
Filter Function to cut low
and high frequency tones
during normal, fast, or slow
playback, and enable clear
audio playback.

[Skip Space]
(☞ P.47, P.55)

The skip interval length can
be set.

[Play Scene]
(☞ P.47, P.55)

Playback settings of your
choice can be saved to suit
different sound qualities and
playback methods.

Playback through earphone
An earphone can be connected to the EAR
jack of the recorder for listening.
• When the earphone is used, the recorder
speaker will be switched-off.
To EAR
jack

*1 Can be operated only in [Recorder] mode.
*2 Can be operated only in [Music] mode.
Notes
• To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the
earphone after turning down the volume level.
• When you listen with the earphone during
playback, do not raise the volume too
much. It may cause hearing impairment and
decrease in hearing ability.

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Playback
Forwarding

Rewinding

While the recorder is during stop
mode in the file display, press and
hold the 9 button.

While the recorder is during stop
mode in the file display, press and
hold the 0 button.

• [ß] will appear on the display.
• If you release the 9 button, it will stop.
Press the OK `/MENU button to start
playback from where it was stopped.

• [™] will appear on the display.
• If you release the 0 button, it will stop.
Press the OK `/MENU button to start
playback from where it was stopped.

While the recorder is during
playback mode, press and hold the
9 button.

While the recorder is during
playback mode, press and hold the
0 button.

• When you release the 9 button the
recorder will resume normal playback.
• If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file, the recorder will
stop at that location (☞ P.35).
• The recorder stops when it reaches the
end of the file. Continue pressing the
9 button to proceed with the cue
from the beginning of the next file.

• When you release the 0 button the
recorder will resume normal playback.
• If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file, the recorder will
stop at that location (☞ P.35).
• The recorder stops when it reaches the
beginning of the file. Continue pressing
the 0 button to proceed with the
review from the end of the previous file.

3
Playback
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Playback
Locating the beginning of the file

About music file
In cases where the recorder is unable
to playback music files that have been
transferred to it, check to make sure that the
sampling rate and bit rate are in the range
where playback is possible. Combinations of
sampling rates and bit rates for music files
which the recorder can playback are given
below.

3

While the recorder is during stop
mode or playback mode, press the
9 button.

Playback

• The recorder skips to the beginning of
the next file.

While the recorder is during
playback mode, press the 0
button.
• The recorder skips to the beginning of
the current file.

While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the 0 button.
• The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file. If the recorder stop
the midway of the file, return to the
beginning of the file.

While the recorder is during
playback mode, press the 0
button twice.
• The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file.

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Notes
• When you skip to the beginning of the
file during playback, the recorder will
stop at the position of the index mark
and temp mark. The index mark and temp
mark will be skipped when you perform
the operation in stop mode (☞ P. 35).
• When [Skip Space] set to other than
[File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/
reverse the specified time, then will start
playback (☞ P.47, P.55).

File
format

Sampling
frequency

Bit rate

WAV*
format

44.1 kHz

16 bit

MP3
format

MPEG1 Layer3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
MPEG2 Layer3:
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
24 kHz

From 8 kbps up to
320 kbps

WMA
format

8 kHz, 11 kHz,
16 kHz, 22 kHz,
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz

From 5 kbps up to
320 kbps

* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
• Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which
conversion bitrates can vary) may not
playback properly.
• For WAV files, this recorder can only
playback those in the linear PCM format.
WAV files other than these cannot be
played back.
• This recorder is compatible with
Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not
with DRM10.
• Even if the file is a compatible format to
playback on the recorder, the recorder
does not support every encoder.

Playback
Setting an index mark or a temp
mark
If index marks and temp marks are placed,
you can quickly find a location you want to
listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and
when cuing a file. Index marks can only be
placed on files created by Olympus voice
recorders, but temp marks can be placed
instead to temporarily remember desired
locations.

Clearing an index mark or a temp mark

1 Locate the index or temp mark
you want to clear.
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to
select the index or temp mark to
erase.

+− button
OK `/MENU
button

3 While the index or temp number
appears for approximately 2
seconds on the display, press the
ERASE button.

Playback

SCENE/INDEX
button

3

• The index or temp mark is erased.

1 While the recorder is during
recording mode or playback
mode, press the SCENE/INDEX
button.
• A number appears on the display and
an index mark or temp mark will be
placed.

• Even after an index or temp mark is
placed, recording or playback will
continue so you can place index or
temp marks in other locations in a
similar manner.

• Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number will
automatically move up.
Notes
• Temp marks are temporary markings, so
if you transmit a file to the PC, or move
it with a PC, they will be automatically
erased.
• Up to 16 index and temp marks can be
set in a file. If you try to place more than
16 index or temp marks, [Index Full]
message will appear for index marks, and
[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks.
• Index or temp marks cannot be set or
erased in a locked file (☞ P.47, P.49).

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Playback
Changing the playback speed
Change the speed according to need such as
listening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch
in a language lesson at a slow speed. The
tone will be automatically adjusted digitally
without changing the voice so it sounds
natural.

+− button

3

OK `/MENU
button

3 Press the OK `/MENU button.
a Playback speed indicator

a

• Even if playback is stopped, the changed
playback speed will be retained. The next
playback will be at that speed.

Playback

About the limits of fast playback

1 While the recorder is during
playback mode, press the
OK `/MENU button.

2 Press the + or − button to select
playback speed.

When the sampling frequency of the
playback file is 48 kHz or 32 kHz, you
cannot play back at 3-times speed. For
these frequencies, the maximum fast
playback speed is 2-times*.
* On the WS-600S, the maximum fast
playback is 2-times.

Notes
• As in normal playback mode, you can
stop playback, cue a file, or insert an
index mark in slow playback and fast
playback modes as well (☞ P.35).
• The slow playback or fast playback is
available even if either [Voice Filter] or
[Equalizer] is set (☞ P.47, P.54, P.55).
For WS-710M, WS-700M only:
• The slow playback or fast playback is
not available if either [Noise Cancel] or
[EUPHONY] effect is set (☞ P.47, P.53).

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Playback
How to begin segment repeat
playback
This function enables repeated playback of
part of the file being played.

3 Press the REC (s) button again at
the position where you want to
end segment repeat playback.
• The recorder repeatedly plays back
the segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled.

REC (s) button

3

2 Press the REC (s) button at the
point you want to start segment
repeat playback.

Playback

1 Select a file that has a segment
you would like to playback
repeatedly, and start playback.

Note
• As in normal playback mode, playback
speed can be changed during segment
repeat playback as well (☞ P.36). If an
index mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeat
playback, segment repeat playback will
be canceled and it will return to normal
playback mode (☞ P.35).

• [w] will flash on the display.

• You can fast forward, rewind, or
change playbackspeed as you can
operate in normal mode, when [w]
is flashing to find the end position
(☞ P.33, P.36).
• When it reaches to the end of the file
while [w] is flashing, the point will
become the end position, and repeat
playback will start.

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Playback
Cancel the segment repeat playback function

Pressing any of the following
buttons will release the segment
repeat playback.

Changing the playback scene
[Play Scene]
When you register playback settings for
preferred playback scenes, you can easily
change between playback functions (☞ P.47,
P.55).

+− button
OK `/MENU
button

3
Playback

SCENE/INDEX
button

a Press the STOP (4) button
Pressing the STOP (4) button will
release segment repeat playback, and
stop playback.

b Press the REC (s) button
Pressing the REC (s) button will release
segment repeat playback, and playback
continues without repeating.

1 While the recorder is during stop
mode or playback mode, press
and hold the SCENE/INDEX button.
2 Press the + or − button to select
[Play Scene].

c Press the 9 button

Pressing the 9 button will release
segment repeat playback, and fast
forward and cue to the beginning of the
next file.

d Press the 0 button

Pressing the 0 button will release
segment repeat playback, and reverse to
the beginning of the current file.

3 Press the OK `/MENU button.
4 Press the + or − button to select
the playback scene.
Example:
WS-710M, WS-700M

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• For WS-600S, you can select from
[Voice 1] to [Voice 5].

5 Press the OK `/MENU button.

Erasing
6 Press the OK `/MENU button.

Erasing files
A selected file can be erased from a folder.
Also, all files in a folder can be erased
simultaneously.

• The display changes to [Erase!] and
erasing will start.
• [Erase Done] is displayed when the
file is erased. File numbers will be
reassigned automatically.

+− button
OK `/MENU
button

ERASE button

3
Erasing

1 Select the file you want to erase
(☞ P.22 to P.24).
2 While the recorder is during stop
mode in the file display, press the
ERASE button.

Erasing a folder

3 Press the + or − button to select
[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase].
For WS-710M/WS-700M:
You can erase files by deleting folders.

+− button

4 Press the OK `/MENU button.
5 Press the + button to select
[Start].

OK `/MENU
button

ERASE button

1 Select the folder you want to
erase (☞ P.22 to P.24).
2 While the recorder is during stop
mode in the folder list display,
press the ERASE button.

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Erasing
3 Press the + button to select
[Start].

4 Press the OK `/MENU button.

3
Erasing
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• The display changes to [Erase!] and
erasing will start.
• [Erase Done] is displayed when the
file is erased. File numbers will be
reassigned automatically.

Notes
• You cannot recover a file once it has been
erased. Please check carefully before
erasing.
• The locked files and files set as read-only
cannot be erased (☞ P.47, P.49).
• If an action is not selected within 8
seconds, the recorder will return to stop
status.
• If there is a file that cannot be recognized
by the recorder, the file and the folder
which contains that file will not be erased.
Please connect the record to your PC to
erase.

For WS-710M, WS-700M only:
• When an microSD card is inserted in the
recorder, be sure to confirm the recording
media as either [Built-in Memory]
or [microSD Card] so that there is no
mistake (☞ P.47, P.57).
• It may take over 10 seconds to complete
processing. Never perform operations
such as the following while processing, as
they may damage the data. In addition,
replace the battery with a new one in
order to ensure that the battery will not
run out while processing.
1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter while
processing.
2 Removing the battery while
processing.
3 Remove the microSD card ard during
processing when [microSD Card] is
being used as the recording media.
• The default folders of the recorder,
namely [Recorder], including [Folder A]
to [Folder E] and [Radio Folder]) and
[Music] cannot be erased.
• In the [Music] folder, all folders except
[Music] can be deleted.
For WS-600S only:
• It may take over 10 seconds to complete
processing. Never perform operations
such as the following while processing, as
they may damage the data. In addition,
replace the battery with a new one in
order to ensure that the battery will not
run out while processing.
1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter while
processing.
2 Removing the battery while
processing.
• You cannot delete folders through the
recorder.

About the FM radio
(For WS-710M only)
Using the FM radio
For WS-710M:
Radio reception will vary substantially depending on where you are using the
radio. If the reception is poor, adjust the antenna position or orientation, or place
the recorder in a location where a radio signal can be easily received, such as by a
window.
The recorder may not be able to receive the
FM signal within or close to buildings

Connecting the earphones

To EAR
jack

Move to a location where the signal can
be easily received. Inside a building,
broadcast signals will be more easily
received near windows.

4
Using the FM radio

The supplied earphones function as an FM
antenna. You will not be able to receive
FM radio signals if the earphones are not
connected.

• Also note that you will not be able to
receive radio signals in locations not
reached by radio waves, such as areas
outside the broadcast region and areas
surrounded by mountains.

Notes
• Even within the broadcast region, radio signals may be difficult to receive in tunnels or
underground roads, inside or in the shadow of buildings and apartment blocks covered
with a concrete structures, and other similar locations. You may not be able to get radio
reception in these locations.
• For best reception, avoid using the radio at the same time as a cellular phone, PC,
television or other electrical product. Such products may cause noise.
• If you use the radio while connected to the AC adapter (A514 etc.), noise may be
generated. When using the FM radio, be sure to use the battery.

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FM radio mode operations
Adding a radio station to the presets:
Change the reception mode to
manual reception, and adjust the
frequency. The station you are tuned
to can then be added (☞ P.44, P.45).

For WS-710M:

3 Press the 9 or 0 button to
select a station.
• You can select a preset station.
Plug in the
earphones

4
FM radio mode operations

+− button
9 0 button

• You can also select a station which
have not been preset. For details, see
“Changing the reception mode”
(☞ P.44).

1 Set to [FM Radio] mode (☞ P.21).

4 Press the + or − button to adjust
to a comfortable listening
volume.

• Change the mode to [FM Radio]
mode.

• To stop FM radio reception, press
the LIST button to go to the [Home]
display. From the [Home] display, you
can change to a different mode.

2 Presetting radio stations.
Presetting radio stations
automatically:
Automatically preset stations to
make it easy to tune. For details,
see “Presetting radio stations
automatically [Auto-preset]” (☞ P.43).

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• The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30].
Settings relating to FM radio
[Auto-preset]
(☞ P.43)

Automatically adds
receivable stations to the
presets.

[Scan sense]
(☞ P.47, P.59)

Allows you to set the scan
sensitivity for auto preset.

[Output]
(☞ P.47, P.59)

Allows you to set the audio
output of the FM radio.

FM radio mode operations
Presetting radio stations
automatically [Auto-preset]

4 Press the + or – button to select
[Auto-preset].

Presetting stations makes it easy to find your
desired station.

5 Press the OK `/MENU button.
Plug in the
earphones

• [Auto-preset] will appear on the
display.

4
• Select [Cancel] and press the
OK `/MENU button to return to the
previous display.

1 Set to [FM Radio] mode (☞ P.21).
2 Press and hold the OK `/MENU
button.
• The menu will appear on the display
(☞ P.47)

6 Press the OK `/MENU button again.
• [Scanning] will appear on the display
and scanning will start. When [Preset
complete] appears, the scan is
complete.

FM radio mode operations

+− button
OK `/MENU
button

3 Press the OK `/MENU or 9
button to move the cursor to the
item to set.

Note
• The preset numbers will be automatically
assigned according to frequency.

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FM radio mode operations
Changing the reception mode
Select the reception mode according to
reception conditions. If the signal from
the station you are looking for is weak and
cannot be detected using Auto Preset,
change to manual reception and fine tune
the frequency.

1 Perform Steps 1 through 3 from
“FM radio mode operations”
(☞ P.42).
2 Press the OK `/MENU button to
select a reception mode.
• The reception mode will change on
each press of the OK `/MENU button

Preset call mode:
• Press the 9 or 0 button to
select a preset station.
a Preset number

Plug in the
earphones

4
FM radio mode operations

90
button
OK `/MENU
button

a

b

Auto/Manual mode:
• Press the 9 or 0 button to
adjust the frequency and receive
a signal (Manual reception).
• Repeatedly press the 9 or
0 buttons to scan through
the receivable stations (Auto
reception).

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b Tuning frequency

FM radio mode operations
Adding a radio station
You can add stations from Auto/Manual
reception to the presets.

Plug in the
earphones

3 Press the OK `/MENU button.
• Up to 30 stations can be preset.

Deleting a radio station

+− button

1 Receive the preset station you
wish to erase.
2 Press the ERASE button.

4

OK `/MENU
button

1 Receive a radio station to preset.

• Select [Cancel] and press the
OK `/MENU button to return to
the previous display.

3 Press the OK `/MENU button.

FM radio mode operations

SCENE/INDEX
button

2 Press the SCENE/INDEX button.
Note
• The preset numbers will be automatically
assigned according to frequency.

• Select [Cancel] and press the
OK `/MENU button to return to the
previous display.

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Recording FM radio
When recording FM radio:

For WS-710M:

Even if the FM radio sounds good, certain
reception conditions may cause noise
once the recording has started. To ensure
that there are no mistakes with the
recording, make a test recording. Also, be
sure to record in a location with the best
possible reception.
Plug in the
earphones

4 Press the STOP (4) button to stop
recording.
REC (s) button
STOP (4)button

4
Recording FM radio

1 Receive the broadcast program
you wish to record (☞ P.21, P.42).
2 In menu settings relating to FM
radio, set [Output] to [Earphones]
(☞ P.47, P.59).
• If [Output] is set to [Speaker],
you will not be able to record.
3 Press the REC (s) button to start
recording.
a
b
c
d
e

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• [´] will disappear and the reception
display will return.

• The recording indicator light glows
and [´] will appear on the display.
a Recording format
b Preset number
c Tuning frequency
d Elapsed recording time
e Remaining recording time

• When you record FM radio, the
recording will be stored automatically
in the [FM Radio] folder in the
[Recorder] folder.
Notes
• When recording FM radio, be sure to
connect the earphones to the EAR jack.
• When recording FM radio, the file name
assigned when recording (☞ P.32) will be
appended with a date and time.
WS710001_100715_0915.WMA
Date: [100715] (2010, July 15)
Time: [0915] (9.15 am)

Menu setting
Menu setting method
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so
select a tab first and move to a desired item
to quickly set it. You can set each menu item
as follows.

+− button
9 0 button
OK `/MENU
button

3 Press the OK `/MENU or 9
button to move the cursor to the
item to set.

4 Press the + or − button to move
to the item you want to set.

5

• The menu will appear on the display.

5 Press the OK `/MENU or 9
button.
• Moves to the setting of the selected
item.

6 Press the + or − button to change
the setting (☞ P.49 to P.64).

Menu setting method

1 While the recorder is during
stop mode, press and hold the
OK `/MENU button.

• Menu items can be set during a
recording or playback (☞ P.48).

2 Press the + or − button to move
to the tab that contains the item
you want to set (☞ P.49 to P.64).
• You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor.

7 Press the OK `/MENU button to
complete the setting.
• You will be informed that the settings
have been established via the screen.

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Menu setting method
4 Setting menu during playback:
Function

Setting

[Property]
[Noise Cancel]*2
[EUPHONY]*3

• Pressing the 0 button without
pressing the OK `/MENU button will
cancel the settings and return you to
the previous screen.

8 Press the STOP (4) button to
close the menu screen.

5

• When in the menu screen during
recording or playback, pressing the
0 or STOP (4) button will allow
you to return to the playback screen
without interrupting recording or
playback.

Menu setting method

Notes
• The recorder will stop if you leave it
idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup
operation, when a selected item is not
applied.
• When entering menu settings during
recording or playback, the menu settings
will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed.

4 Setting menu during recording:
Function

[Zoom Mic]*1

[VCVA]
[Backlight]
[LED]

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[Play Mode]

To menu item
options

[Equalizer]*3
[Skip Space]
[Backlight]
[LED]

4 Setting menu during FM radio
reception (For WS-710M only):
• During recording in [FM Radio]
mode, only the [Backlight] and [LED]
settings are possible.
Function

Setting

[Rec Mode]
[Auto-preset]
[Scan sense]
[Backlight]

To menu item
options

[LED]
[Output]

Setting

[Mic Sense]

[Low Cut Filter]

[Voice Filter]*4

To menu item
options

*1 For WS-710M only.
*2 For WS-710M, WS-700M only (It only
works in [Recorder] mode).
*3 For WS-710M, WS-700M only (It only
works in [Music] mode).
*4 It only works in [Recorder] mode.

Menu setting method
+ File Menu
Erase Lock
Locking a file keeps important data from
being accidentally erased. Locked files are
not erased when you select to erase all files
from a folder (☞ P.39).
[On]:
Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased.
[Off]:
Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.
Replace
Refer to “Rearranging files [Replace]”
(☞ P.59).
File Divide
Refer to “Dividing Files [File Divide]”
(☞ P.60).

, Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet
recording needs.
[High]: Highest recording sensitivity suitable
for recording at a distance or low volume,
such as at conferences with a large
number of people.
[Middle]: Suitable for recording meetings
and seminars with a small number of
people.
[Low]: Lowest recording sensitivity suitable
for dictation.
• When you would like to clearly record
a speaker’s voice, set [Mic Sense] to
[Low] and hold recorder’s built-in stereo
microphone close to the speaker’s mouth
(5-10 cm) when recording.
Rec Mode
The recorder can record in the linear PCM
format (For WS-710M, WS-700M only). High
resolution recording at a high sampling rate
and high bit rate equivalent or superior to
that of a music CD is possible. Moreover, it
also supports the MP3 and WMA formats.

5
Menu setting method

Property
File and folder information can be
confirmed from the menu screen.
When the file is selected:
[Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp),
[Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format),
[Artist]*2 (Artist name) and [Album]*2
(Album name) will appear on the display.
*1 When a linear PCM format file has been
selected, [Bit Rate] area displays the
sampling frequency and bit rate.
*2 When a file contains no tag information,
the display contents of this area are blank.
When [Recorder] is selected, [Artist] and
[Album] will not appear on the display.
When the folder is selected:
[Name] (File name), [Folder]*1 (Number
of folder) and [File]*2 (Number of file) will
appear on the display.
*1 When [Recorder] is selected, [Folder] will
not appear on the display.
*2 Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the number
of files.

• Select the files for which you would like
to confirm information in advance before
operating the menu.

1 Select the recording format.
[PCM]*: This is an uncompressed audio
format which is used for music CDs
and the like.
[MP3]: MPEG is the international
standard established by a working
group of the ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
[WMA]: This is an audio compression
encoding method that was
developed by the Microsoft
Corporation in the US.
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.

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Menu setting method
2 Select the recording rate.
When [PCM] is selected:
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]*1
When [MP3] is selected:
[256 kbps]*1, [192 kbps]*2,
[128 kbps]
When [WMA] is selected:
[ST XQ], [ST HQ], [ST SP], [HQ], [SP], [LP]
*1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
*2 For WS-600S only.
• To record a meeting and lecture clearly,
set other than [LP] in [Rec Mode].
• When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode, it enables recording
only with the L channel microphone.
Zoom Mic

5

For WS-710M:

Menu setting method

The directional microphone function utilizes
DiMAGIC’s (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC
Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology.
DVM is an audio pickup system which
allows you to record by focusing on sound
from any direction. From expansive stereo
recording to high directivity recording, DVM
represents the latest in directional control
methods that allow you to switch to a single
exclusive microphone.

Low Cut Filter
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to
minimize low-frequency sounds and record
voices more clearly. This function can reduce
noise from air conditioners, projectors and
other similar noises.
[On]:
Enables the Low Cut Filter function.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
VCVA
When the microphone senses that sounds have
reached a preset threshold volume level, the
built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
starts recording automatically, and stops when
the volume drops below the threshold level.
The VCVA feature extends recording time and
conserves memory by stopping recording
during silent periods, which helps the playback
to be more efficient.
[On]:
Enables the VCVA function. Will start
recording in VCVA mode.
[Off]:
Disables this function. Will resume
recording in normal mode.
• When [V-Sync. Rec] is set to [On], [VCVA]
is disabled. To use this function, set
[V-Sync. Rec] to [Off] (☞ P.51).

Adjust the start/stop actuation
level:
1 Press the REC (s) button to start
recording.

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• When you increase the value, the
directivity will narrow.
• Decreasing the value widens the
directivity, enables you to record in a
expansive stereo sound.
• If you reduce the directivity and widen the
recording range, you can record in a sound
with expansive stereo feeling.

• When the sound volume is lower than
the preset threshold sound level,
recording automatically stops after
1 sec approximately, and [Standby]
flashes on the display. The recording
indicator light glows when recording
starts and flashes when recording
pauses.

Menu setting method
2 Press the 9 or 0 button
adjust the start/stop actuation
level.
• The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different values.
• The higher the value, the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds. At
the highest value, even the faintest
sound will activate recording.

V-Sync. Rec
Voice sync recording starts when a voice
louder than the voice sync level (detection
level) is detected. When the voice becomes
quiet, recording will automatically stop. When
voice sync recording is on and the input level
falls below the voice sync level (detection level)
for a period of at least the specified detection
time, the recorder will stop.

1 Select the [On] or [Off].

a
b

•
•

•

2 Sets the detection time.
[1 second] [2 seconds] [3 seconds]
[5 seconds] [10 seconds]:
If the input (recording level) is equal
to or below the specified level for
longer than the specified detection
time, the recorder stops.

Adjust the voice sync level:
1 Press the REC (s) button to start
recording.
• To use voice sync recording, set
[V-Sync. Rec] to [On] and specify a
detection time.

5
Menu setting method

•

a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)
b Start level (moves to the right/left
according to the set level)
The start/stop actuation level also varies
depending on the selected microphone
sensitivity mode (☞ P.49).
If the starting level is not adjusted within
2 seconds, the display will return to the
previous.
If the surrounding noise is loud, the
starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be
adjusted according to the recording
situation.
To ensure successful recordings, prior
testing and adjustment of the start/stop
actuation level is recommended.

[On]: Enables the Voice sync recording
function.
[Off]: Disables this function.
• If you select [On], proceed to the
operation of Step 2.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button
adjust the voice sync level.
• The voice sync level can be set to any
of 15 different values.
• The higher the value, the more
sensitive the recorder to sounds. At
the highest value, even the faintest
sound will activate recording.

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Menu setting method
1 Select [Scene Select] or
[Scene Save].

a

a Voice sync level (moves to the
right/left according to the set level)

3 Press the REC (s) button again.
• The recorder will go into standby.
[Standby] will flash on the display
and the recording indicator light will
flash.
• When the input is at or above the
voice sync level, recording will start
automatically.

5

4 Voice sync recording stops
automatically.

Menu setting method

• If sound at a volume below the voice
sync level continues for the specified
time, voice sync recording will end
automatically, and the recorder
will return to the standby mode of
Step 3. Every time the recorder enters
standby mode, the file will be closed
and recording will continue in a
different file.
• To stop the recorder during voice
sync recording, press the STOP (4)
button.
• When [VCVA] is set to [On],
[V-Sync. Rec] is disabled. To use this
function, set [VCVA] to [Off] (☞ P.50).
Rec Scene
The recording setting can be selected from
the [Lecture], [Conference], [Meeting],
[Dictation] templates to suit the recording
scene or situation. You can also save a
recording setting of your choice.

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[Scene Select]: Select a recording
scene from the templates to suit the
recording scene and conditions. For
details, see “Template settings”
(☞ P.53). Alternatively, select
recording scene customized for a
particular purpose.
[Scene Save]: You can save up to 3 sets
of menu settings relating to a current
recording.
• If you select [Scene Select], proceed
to the operation of Step 4.

When [Scene Save] is selected:
2 Set the recording settings
according to your preferences.

3 Specify a save destination.
• You can select the save destination
from [User Setting 1], [User Setting 2]
and [User Setting 3].

When [Scene Select] is selected:
4 Select the recording scene.

Menu setting method
Press the 0 button to return to the
[Scene Select] display.

Template settings:
[Lecture]:
[Mic Sense]
[Rec Mode]
[Zoom Mic]*
[Low Cut Filter]
[VCVA]
[V-Sync. Rec]

[High]
[MP3]: [128 kbps]
[+6]
[On]
[Off]
[Off]

- Play Menu

[High]
[MP3]: [128 kbps]
[Off]
[On]
[Off]
[Off]

If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings, adjust the
Noise Cancel setting level.
[High] [Low]: Enables the Noise Cancel
function. Noise will be reduced in the file
when it’s played back for better sound
quality.
[Off]: Disables this function.
• When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High], slow/high speed playback and
[Voice Filter] will not function. To use
these functions, set [Noise Cancel] to
[Off] (☞ P.36, P.54).
• [Noise Cancel] only works in [Recorder]
mode.

[Conference]:
[Mic Sense]
[Rec Mode]
[Zoom Mic]*
[Low Cut Filter]
[VCVA]
[V-Sync. Rec]

[Meeting]:
[Middle]
[MP3]: [128 kbps]
[Off]
[On]
[Off]
[Off]

[Dictation]:
[Mic Sense]
[Rec Mode]
[Zoom Mic]*
[Low Cut Filter]
[VCVA]
[V-Sync. Rec]

[Low]
[WMA]: [HQ]
[Off]
[On]
[Off]
[Off]

[DNS]:
For Dragon Naturally Speaking
(Nuance Communications Inc.)

* For WS-710M only
• If you select a recording scene, you
will not be able change the abovedescribed menu settings relating
recording. If you wish to use these
functions, set [Rec Scene] to [Off].
To check the settings:
On the [Scene Select] display, select
a recording scene using the + and
– buttons, and press the 9 button.

For WS-710M/WS-700M:

EUPHONY

For WS-710M/WS-700M:
This recorder is equipped with “EUPHONY
MOBILE”, the latest in surround sound systems
which combines bandwidth correction,
expansion technology, and virtual acoustical
source processing technology. In addition
to its natural, expansive feel, the recorder is
equipped with the exceptional feature wherein
listeners are less prone to developing an
compressed or closed-in feel, or to growing
tired over extended listening. On top of this,
listeners are less prone to developing an
oppressed or closed-in feel, or to growing tired
over extended listening. Level adjustments of
the EUPHONY setting can be set to four stages
according to preference.

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[Mic Sense]
[Rec Mode]
[Zoom Mic]*
[Low Cut Filter]
[VCVA]
[V-Sync. Rec]

Noise Cancel

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[Power]:
This mode focuses more on lower sound
registers.
[Wide]:
This mode has an even more expansive
feel.
[Natural]:
This mode achieves natural bandwidth
correction and acoustical field expansion.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
• When [EUPHONY] is set to [Power],
[Wide] or [Natural], slow/high speed
playback will not function. To use these
functions, set [EUPHONY] to [Off]
(☞ P.36).
• [EUPHONY] only works in [Music] mode.
• When playing back using the builtin speaker, the EUPHONY function is
disabled.
Voice Filter
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to
cut low and high frequency tones during
normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable
clear audio playback.
[On]:
Enables the Voice Filter function.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
For WS-710M, WS-700M only:
• When [Voice Filter] is set to [On],
[Noise Cancel] will not function. To use
this function, set [Voice Filter] to [Off]
(☞ P.53).
• [Voice Filter] only works in [Recorder]
mode.

Play Mode
You can select the playback mode that fits
your preference.

For WS-710M/WS-700M:
• Set to [Music] mode.

Select the desired playback range:
1 Select [Play Area].
2 Select [File], [Folder] or [All].
[File]: Selects the current file.
[Folder] Selects the current folder.
[All]: Selects all files in the internal
memory.

Select the desired playback mode:
1 Select [Repeat] or [Random].
[Repeat]: Sets to repeat playback mode.
[Random]: Sets to random playback
mode.

2 Select [On] or [Off].
[On]: Sets the playback range to be
played back repeatedly or randomly.
[Off]: Disables this function.

For WS-710M/WS-700M:
• Set to [Recorder] mode.

For WS-600S:
[File]: Stop after playing back the current
file.
[Folder]: Play files continuously in the
current folder until the last file and stop.
• In [File] mode, when the recorder comes
to the end of the last file in the folder,
[End] flashes for two seconds on the
display and the recorder stops at the start
of the last file.

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• In [Folder] mode, when the recorder
comes to the end of the last file in the
folder, [End] flashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at the
start of the first file in the folder.
• In [All] mode, after playing the last file in
the folder, the recorder will start playing
from the first file in the next folder. When
it comes to the end of the last file in the
recorder, [End] flashes for two seconds
on the display and the recorder stops at
the start of the first file in the recorder.
Equalizer
If you change the equalizer setting, you can
enjoy the music with your favorite sound
quality.

For WS-710M/WS-700M:

[Off]: Disables the equalizer function.
[Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]: Enables the
equalizer function.
[User]: Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings. If [User] is
selected, proceed to Step 2.

2 Select the frequency band.
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz]:
Select the frequency bandwidth
setting.

3 Select the equalizer level.
• You can select the equalizer level from
[–6] to [+6] in 1dB increments.
• The higher the decibel value, the louder
the sound.
• To change the settings again, press the
9 or 0 button and repeat the
procedure from step 2.
• [Equalizer] only works in [Music] mode.

This function enables you to skip (forward)
or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played
for a set period. This function is convenient
for quickly skipping to another playback
position or repeatedly playing back short
phrases.

1 Select [Forward Skip] or
[Reverse Skip].
2 Set the skip space.
When [Forward Skip] is selected:
[File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip]
[1min. Skip] [5min. Skip]
[10min. Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected:
[File Skip] [1sec. Skip] – [5sec. Skip]
[10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip]
[1min. Skip] [5min. Skip]
[10min. Skip]

Forward/Reverse Skip Playback:
1 Press the OK `/MENU button to
start playback.
2 Press the 9 or 0 button.
• The recorder will skip (forward) or
reverse skip (rewind) a set space and
start playing back.
• If there is an index mark/temp mark or
a cue closer than the skip space, the
recorder will forward skip/reverse skip to
that position.

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1 Select the desired equalizer
characteristics.

Skip Space

Play Scene
Voice files recorded in the recorder and
music files downloaded from the PC can be
saved in the playback settings of your choice
to suit the different sound qualities and
playback methods.

1 Select [Scene Select] or
[Scene Save].
[Scene Select]:
Select a playback scene customized
to your preferences.

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[Scene Save]:
You can save up to 5 sets of menu
settings relating to a current
playback.
• If you select [Scene Select], proceed
to the operation of Step 4.

When [Scene Save] is selected:
2 Set the playback settings
according to your preferences.
Example:
WS-710M, WS-700M

. LCD/Sound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial
setting) seconds when a button on the
recorder is pressed.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds]
[1minute]:
Enables the Backlight function.
Contrast

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3 Specify a save destination for the
settings.

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For WS-710M, WS-700M only:
• You can select the save destination
from among [Voice 1] to [Music 3].
For WS-600S only:
• You can select the save destination
from among [Voice 1] to [Voice 5].

4 Select the playback scene.
To check the settings:
On the [Scene Select] display, select
a playback scene using the + and
- buttons, and press the 9 button.
Press the 0 button to return to the
[Scene Select] display.

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LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light does
not turn on.
[On]:
LED light will be set.
[Off]:
LED light will be cancelled.

When [Scene Select] is selected:

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Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.
• You can adjust the LCD display contrast
level from [01] to [12].

Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to button
operations or warn you of errors. System
sounds may be turned off.
[On]:
Enables the Beep function.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
Language(Lang)
You can select the display language for this
recorder.
[English] [Français] [Español]
[Português (BR)]:

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Speaker
You can use the built-in speaker when the
earphones are unplugged.
[On]: Output sound from the built-in
speakers. If the earphones are plugged in,
sound will not be output from the built-in
speaker.
[Off]: Do not output sound from the built-in
speaker.
a Speaker muting indicator (Appears
when [Speaker] is set to [Off].)
a

Power Save
Forgetting to turn the power off can be
prevented. If the recorder remains in stop
mode for over 10 minutes (Initial setting)
while the power is turned on, the power will
be turned off.
[5minutes] [10minutes] [30minutes]
[1hour]:
Set the length of time before the power
will be turned off.
[Off]: Disables this function.
• If any button is pressed, the elapsed time
count before the power turns off will start
over again.
Battery

USB Settings
Refer to “Changing the USB class [USB
Settings]” (☞ P.61).

/ Device Menu
Memory Select

For WS-710M/WS-700M:
When an microSD card is inserted you
can select to record to either the built-in
memory or to the microSD card (☞ P.19).
[Built-in Memory]: Built-in memory.
[microSD Card]: microSD card.

Time & Date

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For WS-710M only:
• This is different function to [Output] of
[FM Menu]. Irrespective of the [Speaker]
setting, in the case that you have set
[Output] to [Speaker] when listening to
the FM radio, sound from the radio will
still be output from the speaker (☞ P.59).

Select to match the battery you are using.
[Ni-MH]:
Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH
rechargeable battery (BR401).
[Alkaline]:
Select when using a commercially
available alkaline dry battery.

Refer to “Setting time and date
[Time & Date]” (☞ P.17).
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initial
settings (factory default).
[Start]:
Returns the settings to their initial values.
[Cancel]:
Takes you back to [Device Menu].
• After resetting the settings, the time
settings and file numbers will be
preserved from before the reset and will
not return to their initial settings.

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Menu settings after setting reset
(initial settings):
, Rec Menu:
[Mic Sense]
[Rec Mode]
[WMA]
[Zoom Mic]*1
[Low Cut Filter]
[VCVA]
[V-Sync. Rec]

[Middle]
[ST XQ]
[Off]
[Off]
[Off]
[Off]

- Play Menu:
[Noise Cancel]*2
[EUPHONY]*3
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode]*3
[Play Area]
[Repeat]
[Random]
[Play Mode]*4
[Equalizer]*3
[Skip Space]

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/ Device Menu:

[Backlight]
[Contrast]
[LED]
[Beep]
[Language(Lang)]
[Speaker]
[Memory Select]*5
[Power Save]
[Battery]
[USB Setting]
[USB Connect]
[USB Class]

[Off]
[Off]
[Off]
[Folder]
[Off]
[Off]
[File]
[Off]
[File Skip]
[10seconds]
[Level 06]
[On]
[On]
[English]
[On]
[Built-in Memory]
[10minutes]
[Ni-MH]*5
[Alkaline]*6
[PC]
[Storage Class]

 FM Menu (For WS-710M only):
[Rec Mode]
[Scan sense]
[Output]

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[WMA]
[Off]
[Earphone]

*1 For WS-710M only.
*2 For WS-710M, WS-700M only (It only
works in [Recorder] mode).
*3 For WS-710M, WS-700M only (It only
works in [Music] mode).
*4 For WS-600S.
For WS-710M, WS-700M (It only works in
[Recorder] mode).
*5 For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
*6 For WS-600S only.

Format
Refer to “Formatting the recorder
[Format]” (☞ P.63).
Memory Info.
The recordable capacity remaining and
overall capacity of the recording media can
be seen from the menu.
• The recorder will use some capacity of
the memory to keep the management
file. For microSD card, the remaining
capacity will be shown l]ess than the total
capacity of the card due to characteristic
of the microSD card, but this is not a
malfunction.
System Info.
You can check the recorder’s information on
the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name),
[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size),
[Version] (System version) and [Serial No.]
(Serial Number) appears on the display.

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 FM Menu
For WS-710M:
Rec Mode
You can change the recording mode when
recording from the FM radio. Select a
recording mode to suit your purpose.
[PCM]: The recording rate will be
automatically set to [44.1 kHz/16 bit].
[MP3]: The recording rate will be
automatically set to [128 kbps].
[WMA]: The recording rate will be
automatically set to [ST HQ].
Auto-preset

Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change the
order of playback. First select the folder (file)
for which you want to change the playback
order.

+− button
9 0 button
OK `/MENU
button

Scan sense
You change the scan sensitivity when
scanning for radio stations with auto preset.
Select the sensitivity to suit the reception
conditions.
[High]: Receive radio station signals using
high sensitivity. You should normally
select this setting.
[Low]: Receive radio station signal using
reduced sensitivity. Try this setting when
there is interference by signals from
unwanted stations.
Output
You can change the audio output of the FM
radio.
[Earphone]: Output sound from earphones.
Sound will not be output from the
built-in speaker even if you unplug the
earphones.
[Speaker]: Always output sound from builtin speaker. Sound will not be output from
earphones even if you plug them in.

1 Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the song
order (☞ P.22 to P.24).
2 While the recorder is during stop
mode, select [Replace] from the
menu on the [File Menu].

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Refer to “Presetting radio stations
automatically [Auto-preset]” (☞ P.43).

• This is different function to [LCD/Sound
Menu] of [Speaker]. Irrespective of the
[Speaker] setting, in the case that you
have set [Output] to [Speaker] when
listening to the FM radio, sound from the
radio will still be output from the speaker
(☞ P.57).

• For details on how to enter the menu
settings, see “Menu setting method”
(☞ P.47).

3 Press the + or − button to select
the file you want to move.

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4 Press the OK `/MENU or 9
button.
• The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved.

5 Press the + or − button to select
the location to move it to.

Dividing files [File Divide]
Files with large capacities and long
recording times can be divide so that they
are easier to manage and edit.

+− button
9 0 button
OK `/MENU
button

Only MP3 files and PCM* files
recorded on this recorder can be
divided.
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.

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6 Press the OK `/MENU button to
complete the setting.
• If there are more files to move, repeat
Steps 3 through 4.
• Pressing the 0 button without
pressing the OK `/MENU button will
cancel the settings and return you to
the previous screen.

7 Press the STOP (4) button to close
the menu screen.

1 Stop playback at the divide
position.
• In the file display, the stop position
becomes the divide position.
• While the recorder is during playback
mode, press and hold the 9 or
0 button to fast-forward or rewind
(☞ P.33).
• It is useful to set index marks on
marking in advance at the divide
position (☞ P.35).

2 Select [File Divide] from the menu
on the [File Menu].
• For details on how to enter the menu
settings, see “Menu setting method”
(☞ P.47).

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3 Press the + button to select
[Start].

Changing the USB class
[USB Settings]
Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to
transfer files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to
AC adapter to recharge the battery), you
can switch the USB class according to your
usage.

4 Press the OK `/MENU button.
• [Dividing!] will appear and file
dividing will start.
• File dividing is completed when [File
divide completed] appears.

+− button
9 0 button
OK `/MENU
button

• For details on how to enter the menu
settings, see “Menu setting method”
(☞ P.47).

2 Press the + or − button to select
[USB Connect] or [USB Class].

Notes
• The file divide cannot be done when the
file list is displayed.
• The recorder cannot divide files when the
number of files in the folder exceeds 199.
• Locked files cannot be divide (☞ P.49).
• After a file has been divided, the original
file will be renamed [File name_1.wav]
and the new file will be named [File
name_2.wav].
• If a file has an extremely short recording
time, it may not be divided even if it is a
MP3 file or PCM file.
• Do not remove the battery during
dividing file. This may damage the data.

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1 While the recorder is during stop
mode, select [USB Settings] from
the menu on the [Device Menu].

[USB Connect]:
Setting for connecting to the PC.
[USB Class]:
Setting for USB class.

3 Press the OK `/MENU or 9
button.
• If you select [USB Class], proceed to
the operation of Step 6.

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When [USB Connect] is selected:

4 Press the + or − button to change
the setting.

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[PC]: Setting for when the recorder is
connected to the PC and used as a
storage device or composite device.
Connected as storage or composite.
[AC Adapter]: Setting for when the
recorder is connected to the PC for
charging or to the AC Adapter (A514)
(optional).
[Optional]: Setting to confirm the
connection method each time a USB
connection is made.

5 Press the OK `/MENU button to
complete the setting.
• If you select [USB Connect], proceed
to the operation of Step 8.
When [USB Class] is selected:

6 Press the + or − button to change
the setting.

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[Storage Class]: Recognized as an
external memory device from the PC.
[Composite]: Setting when connected
to the PC and used as an external
memory device, USB speaker or
microphone.

7 Press the OK `/MENU button to
complete the setting.
8 Press the STOP (4) button to
close the menu screen.
Notes
• When you first connect the recorder to
your PC as an external storage device,
the driver for the recorder will be
automatically installed in your PC.
• The PC cannot recognize when the
recorder is connected to the PC when
setting for the [USB Connect] is set to
[AC Adapter].
• When the recorder is not recognized
by the PC as an external storage device,
change the [USB Class] setting to
[Storage Class].
• If you connect the recorder to the USB AC
adapter with the [USB Connect] setting
still set to [PC], [Please wait] will appear
on the recorder display.

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Formatting the recorder [Format]

4 Press the + button to select
[Start].

+− button
9 0 button
OK `/MENU
button

5 Press the OK `/MENU button.
If you format the recorder, all
files will be removed and all
function settings will return to
defaults except date and time
settings. Transfer any important
files to a computer before
formatting the recorder.

• After [Data will be cleared] message
is on for two seconds, [Start] and
[Cancel] will turn on.

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Menu setting method

1 While the recorder is during stop
mode, select [Format] from the
menu on the [Divice Menu].
• For details on how to enter the
menu settings, see "Menu setting
method"(☞ P.47).
• If you are using the WS-600S, proceed
to the operation of Step 5.

2 Press the + or − button to select
the recording media to format.

6 Press the + button again to select
[Start].

Example:
WS-710M, WS-700M

3 Press the OK `/MENU or 9
button.
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7 Press the OK `/MENU button.
• Formatting begins and [Format !]
flashes on the display.

5

• [Format Done] appears when
formatting ends.

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Notes
• Never format the recorder from a PC.
• Once the recorder is formatted, the music
files with DRM may not be transferred to
the recorder again.
• When the recorder is formatted, all the
saved data, including locked files and
read-only files, are erased.
• After formatting, recorded voice file
names may start from [0001].
• When returning the settings for the
functions to their initial settings, use
[Reset Settings] (☞ P.47, P.57).

For WS-710M, WS-700M only:
• When an microSD card is inserted in the
recorder, be sure to confirm the recording
media as either [Built-in Memory]
or [microSD Card] so that there is no
mistake (☞ P.47, P.57).
• It may take over 10 seconds to complete
processing. Never perform operations
such as the following while processing, as
they may damage the data. In addition,
replace the battery with a new one in
order to ensure that the battery will not
run out while processing.
1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter while
processing.
2 Removing the battery while
processing.
3 Remove the microSD card during
processing when [microSD Card] is
being used as the recording media.
• Formatting on the recorder will be
Quick Format. If you format the microSD
card, information of file management
is refreshed and the data inside the
microSD card is not deleted completely.
When handing over and disposing the
microSD card, be careful about the
data leakage from the microSD card.
We recommend the microSD card to be
destroyed when you dispose the microSD
card (☞ P.19).
For WS-600S only:
• It may take over 10 seconds to complete
processing. Never perform operations
such as the following while processing, as
they may damage the data. In addition,
replace the battery with a new one in
order to ensure that the battery will not
run out while processing.
1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter while
processing.
2 Removing the battery while
processing.

Using the recorder on your PC
By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:
• You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer, play them back,
and manage them by using Windows
Media Player or iTunes (☞ P.70, P.77).
• The recorder is compatible with WMA,
MP3 and WAV* language content.
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
• In addition to its uses as a voice recorder
and a music player, this recorder can
also be used as external memory for
a computer by storing data from a
computer and reading it back out (☞ P.69,
P.81).

Operating environment
Windows

Macintosh
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (Standard
Installation)
Compatible PC’s:
Apple Macintosh series equipped with
more than one free USB port

Notes
• This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC
with USB connection.
• Even if operational environment is satisfied, we do not support such as upgraded OS, the
multi-boot environment and self-modified PC’s.

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Operating environment

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (Standard
Installation)
Compatible PC’s:
Windows PC’s equipped with more than
one free USB port

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Precautions on using the recorder connected
to a PC

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• When you are downloading a file from
the recorder or uploading a file to the
recorder, do not remove the USB cable
even if the screen is indicating you can.
Data is still being transferred while the
recording indicator light is blinking.
When removing the USB cable, be sure
to follow the description in ☞ P.68. If the
USB cable is removed before the drive is
stopped, data may not be successfully
transferred.
• On a PC, do not format the drive of the
recorder. Initialization is not successfully
achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow
the instructions in [Format] screen of the
recorder (☞ P.63).
• Folder (directory) names appeared by
file management tools such as Explorer
in Microsoft Windows and Finder in
Macintosh are different from the folder
names that can be set with the recorder.
• If folders or files stored on the recorder
are moved or renamed using a file
management tool in Windows or
Macintosh, the order of files may
be changed or files may become
unrecognizable.
• Data can be written or uploaded to the
recorder even though the attribute of the
recorder drive is shown as Read-only by
the operating system of the PC.
• As the noise may cause adverse effects on
electronics devices nearby the recorder,
unplug the external microphone and
earphone when you connect the recorder
to a PC.

Copyright and copyright protection feature
(DRM)
By the Copyright Act, any voice/music
files and music CDs downloaded from the
Internet without the copyright holder’s
permission may not be reproduced,
distributed, publicized/re-publicized on
the Internet, or converted into WAV, WMA
or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial
business or sale.
A WMA file may be provided with DRM
(Digital Right Management) for copyright
protection. DRM limits the file to copy or
distribute music files that are converted
(ripped) from a music CD or downloaded
from music distribution services. To transfer
a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you
need to use appropriate methods such as
Windows Media Player. Copying the music
files with DRM purchased from online music
distribution service to a portable device
such as this recorder may be restricted.
Note
• This recorder is compatible with
Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not
with DRM10.

Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC.
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicated
by the arrow to eject the USB
connector out of the recorder.

Windows:
When you open [My Computer], it
will be recognized by the drive name
of the product name.
Macintosh:
When you connect the recorder to a
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name on
the desktop.
• [Remote (Storage)] is appeared
on recorder if the USB cable is
connected.
For WS-710M,
WS-700M only

For WS-600S only

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Notes
• Refer to the user’s manual for your PC
regarding the USB port on your PC.
• Be sure to push the cable connector all
the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may
not operate properly.
• Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situations.
• When connecting the recorder through
an USB hub the operation may become
unstable. In such cases, refrain from using
a USB hub.
• Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable.
Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder.
Do not use the supplied USB extension
cable with devices from other
manufacturers.

Connecting to your PC

3 Make sure that the recorder is
stopped, and connect to the PC’s
USB port.

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Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC
Windows

1 Click [
] on the task bar
located at the lower-right corner
of the screen. Click [Safely
remove USB Mass Storage Device].

Macintosh

1 Move the drive icon for this
recorder that is appear on the
desktop to the garbage bin by
Drag & Drop it.

• The drive letter will differ depending
on the PC being used.
• When the window indicating that it
is safe to remove hardware window
appears, close the window.

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2 Make sure that the recording
indicator light is off, and
disconnect the recorder from the
PC.

• When you connect the recorder to a
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name on
the desktop.

2 Make sure that the recording
indicator light is off, and
disconnect the recorder from the
PC.

Note
• NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing. If you do, the
data will be destroyed.

Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder are appeared as [Folder A], [Folder B], [Folder C],
[Folder D] and [Folder E], and the recorded voice files are saved in these folders (When using
the WS-710M, FM radio recordings will be saved in [FLD_FM]).
Windows

1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (☞ P.67).
2 Open the Explorer window.
• When you open [My Computer],
it will be recognized by the drive
name of the product name (When
an microSD card is inserted it will
be recognized by the drive name
[Removable Disk] *1).

4 Drive name and folder name when
a personal computer is connected:
Built-in flash memory
Drive name

Folder name

WS_71 *1

Folder A

Folder A

Folder B

Folder B

Folder C

Folder C

Folder D

Folder D

Folder E

Folder E

FLD_FM

FM folder*2

3 Open the product name folder.
4 Copy the data.
5 Disconnect the recorder from the
PC (☞ P.68).
Macintosh

Music *3

microSD card *3
Drive name

Folder name

Removable
Disk

Folder A

Folder A

Folder B

Folder B
Folder C
Folder D

Untitled

Folder E

• When you connect the recorder to
a Mac OS, it will be recognized by
the drive name of the product name
on the desktop (When an SD card is
inserted it will be recognized by the
drive name [Untitled] *1).

Folder E

Macintosh

FLD_FM

FM folder*2

2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop.
3 Copy the data.
4 Disconnect the recorder from the
PC (☞ P.68).

Music

*1 Recognized by the drive name of the
product name.
*2 For WS-710M only
*3 For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
Notes
• While transmitting data, [Busy] is
appeared, and the recording indicator
light flashes. NEVER disconnect the
USB while the recording indicator light
is flashing. If you do, the data will be
destroyed.
• In the Mac OS operational environment,
WMA format files cannot be played back.

Transfer the voice files to your PC

Folder C
Folder D

Windows

1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (☞ P.67).

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Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and
WMA format music files.
By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)
(☞ P.71) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily
transferred to the recorder (☞ P.72, P.75).

Window names
Windows Media Player 12

Windows Media Player 11

1

1

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Using Windows Media Player
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2

3

4 6 8
5 7 90

1 Features taskbar
2 Seek slider
3 Shuffle button
4 Repeat button
5 Stop button

2

3

0
4 6 8
5 7 9

6 Previous button
7 Playback button
8 Next button
9 Mute button
0 Volume slider

Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive,
and start Windows Media Player.
2 From the Features taskbar, click
[Rip CD] menu.

Windows Media Player 12

2 3

• For Windows Media Player 11 Click
[Rip].
• If Internet connectivity is available,
CD information is searched.

3 Put a check mark on the music
file that you want to copy.
4 Click [Start Rip].
• Files copied to a PC are stored in
WMA format. Music files copied are
categorized by artist, album, genre,
etc. and added to the play list.

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4

Using Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player 11

2 3

4

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Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.71).
Windows Media Player 12

1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and
start Windows Media Player.

2

2 From the [Organize] menu, click
[Options]. At the Options dialog
box, click the [Devices] tab.

2

3 Select the recorder product name
from among the devices, and
click [Properties].

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• Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check.
If you uncheck and syncronize the
file, it will be transfered under the
folder [Home], and the file will not be
indicated. *1 *2
• The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created. This
will make you find the file you want to
listen to more easily.
*1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default, click
to uncheck the box once, and click it
again to check.
*2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml”
is created. If you delete this file, the *1
may need to be set again.

3

3

Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from
[Library] on the left, and select
music files or albums to transfer
to the recorder, and Drag & Drop
them in [Sync list] on the right.
5 Click [Start sync].
• The file is transferred to the recorder.

5

4

Note
• Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details.

6
1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and
start Windows Media Player.
2 From the Features taskbar, click
[Sync].
3 Click [Sync] menu again to select
[DVR] { [Advanced Options] {
[Set Up Sync], and set as follows.

2 3

Using Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player 11

• Click on [Create folder hierarchy on
device] to check. *1 *2

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Using Windows Media Player
• The folder with artist name or album
name is automatically created. This
will make you find the file you want to
listen to more easily.
*1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default, click
to uncheck the box once, and click it
again to check.
*2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml”
is created. If you delete this file, the *1
may need to be set again.

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Using Windows Media Player
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3

4 Select the desired category from
[Library] on the left, and select
music files or albums to transfer
to the recorder, and Drag & Drop
them in [Sync List] on the right.
5 Click [Start Sync].
• The file is transferred to the recorder.

4

5

Notes
• Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a
portable device such as this recorder may be restricted.
• To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media Player 10, check
the Olympus website.
• If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory,
the message [Can’t make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]
may appear on this recorder’s display. In such a case, erase the files to make free space
(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music file sizes) for the management
file (The more capacity for the management file will be necessary as the number of the
music files increases).

Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the voice files to your PC”
(☞ P.69).
Windows Media Player 12

1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into
the CD-R/RW drive, and start
Windows Media Player.

2

2 From the Features taskbar, click
the [Burn] menu.
3 Select the desired category from
[Library] on the left, and select
voice files or albums to copy to
the CD-R/RW, and Drag & Drop
them in [Burn list] on the right.

6

5
4 Click the [Burn] tab, and select
[Data CD or DVD] or [Audio CD].
When [Audio CD] is selected:
A file is converted and copied in
CD in order to play it by the audio
equipment which can play CD-R/RW.
When [Data CD or DVD] is selected:
Copying files with the format to be
recorded.

4

Using Windows Media Player

3

5 Click [Start burn].
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Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 11

1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into
the CD-R/RW drive, and start
Windows Media Player.

2 4

2 From the Features taskbar, click
[Burn] menu.
3 Select the desired category from
[Library] on the left, and select
voice files or albums to copy to
the CD-R/RW, and Drag & Drop
them in [Burn List] on the right.
4 Click [Burn] menu again, and
select [Audio CD] or [Data CD].

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When [Audio CD] is selected:
A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by the
audio equipment which can play
CD-R/RW.
When [Data CD] is selected:
Copying files with the format to be
recorded.

3

5 Click [Start Burn].

Notes
• Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a
portable device such as this recorder may be restricted.
• Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details.

5

Using iTunes
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over
the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports MP3 format
music files.
By using iTunes, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞ P.78) and music
files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the
recorder (☞ P.79, P.80).

Window names
1
2
3

6
Using iTunes

4567

1 Features taskbar
2 Rewind button/
Playback, Pause button/
Fast Forward button
3 Volume slide
4 Playlist addition button

8

5 Shuffle button
6 Repeat button
7 Display change button
8 Disc create button
9 Browse button
0 Disc eject button

9 0

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Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM
drive, and start iTunes.

2

3

4

2 Click [iTunes] { [Preferences].
3 Click [Advanced] tag.
4 Click [Importing].
5 Set the file format and bit rate for
copying music files to your PC,
and click [OK].

6

• This recorder supports MP3 and WAV*
format music files (☞ P.34).
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
[Import Using]:
Set the file format for copying
music file from a CD. Please select
[MP3 Encoder] or [WAV Encoder].
[Setting]:
Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD.

5

Using iTunes

6

6 Put a check mark on the music
files that you want to copy.
7 Click [Import CD].

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Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music
files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.78).

1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and
start iTunes.
2 Select the play list to be
transferred to the recorder, and
put the check marks on the music
files that you want to transfer.
• The order of music pieces can be
changed by Drag & Drop of the music
file in the play list displayed.

2

6
Using iTunes

3 Double-click the corresponding
drive with the recorder, and open
[Music] folder.
• When you connect the recorder to a
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name on
the desktop.
• Copy to [Music] folder of the recorder
when transferring the music file.
• You can create up to 2 hierarchies in
[Music] folder. And up to 128 folders
can be made including [Music] folder.
• Up to 200 files can be stored in each
folder.

Drag & Drop
files here

4 Select the desired files, and Drag
& Drop them to [Music] folder.

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Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the voice files to your PC”
(☞ P.69).

1 Insert the CD-R/RW into the
CD-R/RW drive, and start iTunes.
2 Select the desired playlist, and
put a check mark on the voice
files to copy to the CD-R/RW.
3 Click [Burn Disc].

2

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3

Using iTunes

4 Set the CD format for copying
voice files to CD-R/RW, and click
[OK].
When [Audio CD] is selected:
A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by the
audio equipment which can play
CD-R/RW.
When [MP3 CD] is selected:
Copying in MP3 format.
When [Data CD] is selected:
Copying files with the format to be
recorded.

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Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as
external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out.
With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC
and upload data stored on your PC to the memory.
Windows

1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (☞ P.67).
2 Open the Explorer window.
• When you open [My Computer], it
will be recognized by the drive name
of the product name.

Macintosh

1 Connecting the recorder to your
PC (☞ P.67).
• When you connect the recorder to a
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name on
the desktop.

3 Open the product name folder.

2 Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop.

4 Copy the data.

3 Copy the data.

5 Disconnect the recorder from the
PC (☞ P.68).

4 Disconnect the recorder from the
PC (☞ P.68).

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Using as external memory of the PC

Note
• While transmitting data, [Busy] is displayed, and the recording indicator light flashes.
NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing. If you do, the
data will be destroyed.

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Other information
Alarm message list
Message

Meaning

Explanation

Action

[Battery Low]

Low battery power.

Battery power is getting
low.

Charge the battery (For
WS-710M, WS-700M
only) or replace with new
battery (☞ P.10, P.12).

[File Protected]

Erase-locked.

Tried to delete a locked
file.

Unlock the file (☞ P.47,
P.49).

For WS-710M, WS-700M only:

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[Cannot record in this
Not an audio-recording
folder]
folder.

Tried to record in the
[Radio Folder] (For WS710M only) or in a mode
other than [Recorder]
mode.

Set [Recorder] mode,
re-select from [Folder A]
through [Folder E] and
record (☞ P.21, P.24).

[Index Full]

Index full.

The file is full of index
marks (maximum of 16
marks).

Erase index marks that
are no longer
required (☞ P.35).

[Temp Mark Full]

Tempmark full.

The file is full of
Tempmarks (maximum
of 16 marks).

Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required
(☞ P.35).

[Folder Full]

Folder full.

The folder is full of files
(maximum of 200 files).

Erase unnecessary files
(☞ P.39).

Error in the memory.

This is a malfunction, so
go to the store where
you purchased the
recorder or an Olympus
service station for repair
(☞ P.91).

[Memory Error]

Error in the memory.

For WS-710M, WS-700M only:

Error in the memory.

microSD card is not
recognized correctly.

Remove the microSD
card, and put it again
(☞ P.19 to P.20).

[Licence Mismatch]

Illegally copied file.

The music files copied
illegally.

Erase the file (☞ P.39).

[Memory Full]

Zero remaining memory.

No remaining memory.

Erase unnecessary files
(☞ P.39).

[No File]

No file.

No files were found in
the folder.

Select another folder
(☞ P.22 to P.24).

[Format Error]

Formatting error.

There was an error while
Reformat the memory
formatting the recorder’s
(☞ P.63).
memory.

[Card Error]

Alarm message list/Troubleshooting
Message

Meaning

Explanation

Action

[Can’t make the
system file. Connect
to PC and delete
unnecessary file]

The management file
cannot be created.

The file for management
cannot be created due
to a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory.

Connect the recorder to
a computer and delete
any unnecessary files.

[Cannot play this file]

File which cannot be
played.

Incompatible format.

Please confirm the file
that can be played on
this recorder (☞ P.34).

[This file can't be
divided]

File which cannot be
split.

Attempting to split a file
besides the MP3 or PCM
files recorded in this
recorder.

Please select another file.

Troubleshooting
Symptom

Nothing appears on
the display

Unable to record

No playback tone
heard

Action

The batteries are not loaded properly.

Verify that the batteries’ polarities =
and - are correct (☞ P.10).

Battery power is getting low.

Charge the battery (For WS-710M,
WS-700M only) or replace with new
battery (☞ P.10, P.12).

The power is off.

Turn the power on (☞ P.15).

Battery power is getting low.

Charge the battery (For WS-710M,
WS-700M only) or replace with new
battery (☞ P.10, P.12).

The power is off.

Turn the power on (☞ P.15).

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

Release the recorder from HOLD
(☞ P.16).

Low remaining memory.

Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.39).

The maximum number of files has
been reached.

Change to the another folder
(☞ P.22 to P.24).

The earphone is connected.

Unplug the earphones to use the
internal speaker.

[Speaker] is set to [Off].

To play back using the built-in speaker,
set [Speaker] to [On] (☞ P.47, P.57).

The volume level is set to [00].

Adjust the volume level (☞ P.31).

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Alarm message list/Troubleshooting

Won’t start

Probable cause

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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Recording level too
low

Voice files are not
recorded in stereo

Cannot find the
recorded Voice File

Probable cause

Action

The microphone sensitivity is too low.

Set [Mic Sense] to [High] or [Middle]
(☞ P.47, P.49).

This could potentially be because
the output level for the connected
external devices are too low.

Adjust the output level for the
connected devices.

The connected external microphone
is monaural.

When recording while an external
monaural microphone is connected,
sound will only be recorded by the
L-channel.

[Rec Mode] is set to a monaural
recording mode.

Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo
recording mode (☞ P.47, P.49).

[Zoom Mic] is set to the + side.

Set [Zoom Mic] to [Off] (☞ P.47, P.50).

Wrong folder.

Switch to the correct folder
(☞ P.22 to P.24).

The recorder was shaken during
recording.
Noise heard during
playback

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Troubleshooting

The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp while
recording or during playback.

Move the recorder.

The file is locked.

Unlock the file (☞ P.47, P.49).

The file is read-only.

Unlock the file or cancel the read-only
setting of the file on the PC.

There is a file which cannot be
recognized by the recorder in the
folder.

Connect the recorder to your PC and
erase a folder (☞ P.67, P.69).

Acoustic feedback is occurring.

When the built-in speaker amps and
the like are connected there is a risk
that audio feedback will occur while
recording. It is recommended that
you use earphones for the recording
monitor.

Unable to erase the
file

Unable to erase the
folders

Noise is audible
through the recording
monitor

Conduct adjustments like separating
the earphones from the microphone
further, do not point the microphone
at the earphones, lower the volume on
the recording monitor, and so on.
The maximum number of marks has
been reached.

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Unable to set index
marks, tempmarks

———

Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P.35).

The file is locked.

Unlock the file (☞ P.47, P.49).

The file is read-only.

Unlock the file or cancel the read-only
setting of the file on the PC.

Troubleshooting
Symptom

Probable cause

Action

For WS-710M only:

Cannot receive
FM radio signal

The earphones are not plugged into
the EAR jack.

The supplied earphones also function
as an antenna. When using the
recorder as a radio, be sure to plug in
the earphones.

[Output] is set to [Earphones].

To play back using the built-in speaker,
set [Output] to [Speaker] [☞ P.47,
P.59].

For WS-710M, WS-700M only:

[Battery] is set to [Alkaline].

When using the supplied rechargeable
battery, set the battery setting to
[Ni-MH]. Also, please avoid using the
battery outside the recommended
temperature range (☞ P.12).

You have not pressed the
OK `/MENU button.

When using the USB connection,
follow the confirmation display and
press the OK `/MENU button.

[USB Connect] is set to [AC Adapter].

Set [USB Connect] to [PC] (☞ P.61).

Cannot recharge

The PC is unable
to recognize the
recorder

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Accessories (optional)
Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online
Shop on our company’s website. Sales of accessories are different according to the country.

s Stereo microphone: ME51S
The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording.

s 2 channel microphone (omnidirectional): ME30W
Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and a
connection adapter. These are highly
sensitive omni-directional microphones
supported by plug-in power which
are well-suited to recording musical
performances.

s Compact Gun Microphone
(unidirectional): ME31
The directional microphones useful for
recordings such as outdoor recording
of wild birds singing. The metal body
provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity.

s Compact zoom microphone
(unidirectional): ME32

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Accessories (optional)

The microphone is integrated with a
tripod, making it suitable for when
you wish to record from a distance,
such as from your table at a meeting or
conference.

s Highly sensitive noisecancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional):
ME52W
This microphone is used to record
sound at a distance while minimizing
surrounding noise.

s Tie clip microphone (omnidirectional): ME15
Small concealing microphone with a
tie-clip.

s Telephone pickup: TP7
Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning.

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The voice or conversation over the phone
can be clearly recorded.

s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set: BC400 (For Europe)
BC400 comes with an Ni-MH
rechargeable battery charger (BU-400)
and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
(BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick
charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MH
rechargeable batteries.

s Ni-MH rechargeable battery:
BR401
High-efficiency rechargeable long life
batteries.

s USB connecting AC adapter: A514
DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection.

s Connecting cord: KA333
Connecting cord which has stereo
mini-plugs (ø3.5) with resistance at both
ends. Use to connect from the earphone
jack output of the recorder to the
microphone input jack when recording.
Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231)
which convert to the monaural mini plug
(ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are
also enclosed.

Specifications
4 Speaker:

General points

Built-in ø 18 mm round dynamic speaker

4 Recording format:
Linear PCM* (Pulse Code Modulation)
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.

4 Input level:

ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ

4 EAR jack:
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or
more

4 Input power requirement:

— 70 dBv

4 Sampling frequency:
Linear PCM format
[44.1 kHz/16 bit] *1

4 MIC jack:

44.1 kHz

Batteries:
AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH
rechargeable battery
External power supply:
USB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V

4 External dimensions:

MP3 format
[256 kbps] *1

44.1 kHz

[192 kbps] *2

44.1 kHz

[128 kbps]

44.1 kHz

98.5 mm × 40 mm × 11 mm
(without protrusions)

4 Weight:
51 g (including battery)

4 Operating temperature:

WMA format

0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
44.1 kHz

[ST HQ]

44.1 kHz

[ST SP]

22 kHz

[HQ]

44.1 kHz

[SP]

22 kHz

[LP]

8 kHz

*1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only
*2 For WS-600S only

4 Maximum working output:
80 mW (8 Ω speaker)

4 Maximum headphone output:
â 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)

4 Wide band characteristic
headphone output:

4 Tuning frequency range:
FM radio: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz
Frequency response:

4 During recording mode
(Microphone jack):
Linear PCM format
[44.1 kHz/16 bit] *1

40 Hz to 21 kHz

MP3 format
[256 kbps] *1

40 Hz to 20 kHz

[192 kbps] *2

40 Hz to 19 kHz

[128 kbps]

40 Hz to 17 kHz

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Specifications

[ST XQ]

75 mV â (according to EN 50332-2)

4 Recording medium:

Built-in NAND FLASH memory:
WS-710M: 8 GB/WS-700M: 4 GB/
WS-600S: 2 GB
microSD card (For WS-710M, WS-700M only):
512 MB to 16 GB

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Specifications
WMA format
40 Hz to 19 kHz

[ST HQ]

40 Hz to 16 kHz

[ST SP]

40 Hz to 9 kHz

[HQ]

40 Hz to 13 kHz

[SP]

40 Hz to 8 kHz

[44.1 kHz/
16 bit] *3
[128 kbps]

[LP]

40 Hz to 3 kHz

*2
12 h.

15 h.

15 h.

[ST XQ]

15 h.

15 h.

*1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only
*2 For WS-600S only

[LP]

15 h.

15 h.

Recording
mode

Earphone playback

70 Hz to 20 kHz (However, when
recording by the MP3 format or the
WMA format, the upper limit value of the
frequency response depends on each
recording mode)

[44.1 kHz/
16 bit] *3
[128 kbps]

20 Hz to 20 kHz

The following values are strictly rough
guides.

Specifications

4 During recording mode (Built-in
memory):
Recording
mode
[44.1 kHz/
16 bit] *3
[128 kbps]

Built-in stereo microphones
*1

*1

*2

22 h.

21 h.

29 h.

27 h.

[ST XQ]

30 h.

28 h.

[LP]

30 h.

28 h.

*1 Alkaline battery
*2 Ni-MH Rechargeble battery
*3 For WS-710M, WS-700M only

Guide to battery life

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Built-in speaker

12 h.

4 During playback mode:

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Recording
mode

*1

4 During recording mode (Built-in
stereo microphone):

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4 During voice file playback mode
(All Playback Mode):

[ST XQ]

*2

18 h.

18 h.

18 h. 30 min.

18 h. 30 min.

[ST XQ]

19 h.

19 h.

[LP]

25 h.

24 h.

4 During FM radio mode (Built-in
memory) (For WS-710M only):
Recorder
status

Earphone playback
*1

*2

During
FM radio
reception

13 h. 30 min.

13 h. 30 min.

During
FM radio
recording

9 h.

9 h.

*1 Alkaline battery
*2 Ni-MH Rechargeble battery
Note
• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It
varies greatly according to the type of
batteries used and the conditions of use.

Specifications
Guide to recording times
The following values are strictly rough guides.

4 Linear PCM format:
Recording mode
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]
12 h. 30 min.
6 h. 10 min.
12 h. 15 min.
6 h.
2 h. 50 min.

Recording medium
Built-in memory

microSD card*

WS-710M (8 GB)
WS-700M (4 GB)
8 GB
4 GB
2 GB

4 MP3 format:
[256 kbps]
69 h.
34 h.
----

Recording mode
[192 kbps]
------22 h.

[128 kbps]
138 h.
69 h.
34 h.

8 GB

68 h.

----

137 h.

4 GB
2 GB

33 h. 30 min.
16 h. 30 min.

-------

67 h.
33 h.

Recording medium

Built-in memory

WS-710M (8 GB)
WS-700M (4 GB)
WS-600S (2 GB)

microSD card*

4 WMA format:

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Recording mode

Built-in
memory

microSD
card*

[ST XQ]

[ST HQ]

[ST SP]

[HQ]

[SP]

[LP]

WS-710M (8 GB)

135 h.

270 h.

542 h.

542 h.

1067 h.

2122 h.

WS-700M (4 GB)

67 h.

134 h.

270 h.

270 h.

532 h.

1058 h.

WS-600S (2 GB)

33 h.

67 h.

135 h.

135 h.

266 h.

529 h.

8 GB

134 h.

268 h.

537 h.

537 h.

1058 h.

2105 h.

4 GB

66 h.

133 h.

267 h.

267 h.

526 h.

1046 h.

2 GB

32 h.

66 h.

132 h.

132 h.

261 h.

520 h.

Specifications

Recording medium

* For WS-710M, WS-700M only.
Notes
• Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made
(The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications).
• Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the
available memory depending on the microSD card.

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Specifications
Maximum recording time per file
• The maximum capacity for a single file is
limited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3,
and approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM format
(WAV).
• Regardless of the memory remaining
amount, the longest sound recording time
per file is restricted to the following value.

Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-710M: 2,000 songs
WS-700M: 1,000 songs
(At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song)

Linear PCM format
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]*1

approx. 3 h. 20 min.

MP3 format
[256 kbps] *1

approx. 37 h. 10 min.

[192 kbps] *2

approx. 49 h. 30 min.

[128 kbps]

approx. 74 h. 30 min.

WMA format

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[ST XQ]

approx. 26 h. 40 min.

[ST HQ]

approx. 26 h. 40 min.

[ST SP]

approx. 53 h. 40 min.

[HQ]

approx. 26 h. 40 min.

[SP]

approx. 53 h. 40 min.

[LP]

approx. 148 h. 40 min.

*1 For WS-710M, WS-700M only
*2 For WS-600S only

It is possible to record
exceeding 2GB:
The recording will continue even if the
volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in
the linear PCM format recording.
• The file is saved every 2 GB in
separate files. It will be treated as
multiple files when playing back.
• When the recording exceeds 2 GB,
the number of files in the folder may
exceed 200 files. The 201 file and
later will not be recognized by the
recorder, so check by connecting the
recorder to a PC.

Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.

Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and
software only.

s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
1-888-553-4448

s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada
distec@olympus.com

s Technical Hotline Number in Europe
Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00
available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe
+ 49 180 567 1083
+ 49 40 23773 4899

s User Support E-mail address in Europe
dss.support@olympus-europa.com

Declaration of Conformity:
Model Number:
Trade Name:
Responsible Party:
Address:

WS-710M/WS-700M/WS-600S
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA
18034-0610, U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Canadian RFI:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la Catégorie B pour les émissions
de bruit radio émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur
l’Interférence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications.

Technical assistance and support

This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111
http://www.olympus.com

OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448
http://www.olympusamerica.com

EN-BD2873-01
AP1006



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