Olympus Microcassette Recorder WS 811 User Manual

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 recording, we recommend that  
you test the record function and volume before use.  
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Table of contents  
Introduction  
Safety precautions ............................................ 4  
4 About the FM radio  
(WS-813 only)  
Using the FM radio............................................47  
FM radio mode operations ............................... 48  
Presetting radio stations automatically  
[Auto-preset] ....................................................49  
Changing the reception mode ................................50  
Adding a radio station.............................................51  
Recording from the FM radio.............................52  
1 Getting started  
Main features.................................................... 8  
Identification of parts ......................................10  
Display (LCD panel)..................................................11  
Power supply....................................................14  
Inserting the battery...............................................14  
Battery settings.......................................................15  
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB......16  
Connecting the USB-type AC adapter  
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5 Menu setting  
Menu setting method.......................................53  
+File Menu............................................................55  
,Rec Menu............................................................56  
-Play Menu...........................................................61  
.LCD/Sound Menu................................................64  
/Device Menu.......................................................65  
FM Menu.............................................................67  
Extract voice portions from file [Voice Detect].......68  
Rearranging files [Replace].....................................69  
Moving/Copying files [Move/Copy] ........................70  
Dividing files [File Divide] .......................................72  
Changing the USB class [USB Settings] ...................73  
Formatting the recorder [Format] ..........................74  
(optional) to charge ..........................................17  
Turning on/off the power........................................19  
HOLD ................................................................20  
Setting the time and date [Time & Date] ...........21  
Changing the time and date....................................22  
Inserting and ejecting a microSD card...............23  
Inserting a microSD card .........................................23  
Ejecting a microSD card...........................................24  
[Home] display operations................................25  
Notes on the folders .........................................26  
About the folders for voice recordings....................26  
About the folders for music playback .....................27  
Selecting folders and files ................................28  
6 Using the recorder on your PC  
2 About recording  
Recording.........................................................29  
Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene].............32  
Recommended settings according to  
Operating environment....................................77  
Connecting to your PC.......................................79  
Disconnecting from your PC....................................80  
Transfer voice files to your PC ...........................81  
Usage as external memory of the PC .................82  
the recording conditions...................................33  
Recording from an external microphone or  
other device.......................................................34  
7 Other information  
Alarm message list ...........................................83  
Troubleshooting...............................................85  
Accessories (optional)...................................... 88  
Specifications...................................................89  
Technical assistance and support......................94  
3 About playback  
Playback ..........................................................36  
Searching for a file ..................................................40  
Changing the playback sound.................................41  
Setting an index mark or a temp mark ...................42  
How to begin segment repeat playback .................43  
Changing the playback scene [Play Scene] .............44  
Erasing.............................................................45  
Erasing files .............................................................45  
Erasing a folder........................................................45  
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Safety precautions  
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.  
Cautions relating to the operating  
environment  
To protect the high-precision  
technology contained in this  
product, never use or store the  
recorder in any of the following  
environments:  
Places where temperatures and/or  
humidity are high or undergo extreme  
changes, such as direct sunlight,  
beaches, locked cars, or near other  
heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or  
humidifiers.  
fDanger  
If the product is used without  
observing the information given  
under this symbol, serious injury  
or death may result.  
In sandy or dusty environments.  
Near flammable items or explosives.  
In wet places, such as bathrooms or in  
the rain.  
In places prone to strong vibration.  
fWarning  
Never drop the recorder or subject  
it to severe shock or vibration.  
The recorder may malfunction  
if it is used in a location where  
it is subject to a magnetic/  
If the product is used without  
observing the information given  
under this symbol, injury or  
death may result.  
electromagnetic field, radio waves,  
or high voltage, such as near a  
TV set, microwave, video game,  
loud speakers, large monitor unit,  
TV/radio tower, or transmission  
towers. In such cases, momentarily  
turn the recorder off before further  
operation.  
Avoid recording or playing back  
near cellular phones or other  
wireless equipment, as they may  
cause interference and noise. If  
you experience noise, move the  
recorder further away from such  
equipment.  
Do not use organic solvents such  
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to  
clean the unit.  
fCaution  
If the product is used without  
observing the information  
given under this symbol, minor  
personal injury, damage to the  
equipment, or loss of valuable  
data may result.  
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Safety precautions  
Precautions relating to reception:  
Use microSD/microSDHC memory  
cards only. Never use other types  
of cards.  
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, fluorescent lights etc.  
If you accidentally insert another type  
of card into the recorder, contact an  
authorized distributor or service center.  
Do not try to remove the card by force.  
Do not operate the unit while  
driving or riding a vehicle (such as  
a bicycle, motorcycle, or car).  
Warning regarding data loss:  
Recorded content in memory may be  
destroyed or erased by operating errors,  
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.  
fCaution:  
Stop using the recorder  
immediately if you notice any  
unusual odors, noise, or smoke  
emanating from it.  
Olympus does not accept any liability for  
passive damages or damage of any kind  
incurred due to data loss resulting from a  
defect of the product, repair performed  
by a third party other than Olympus or an  
Olympus authorized service station, or  
for any other reasons.  
Never remove the batteries with bare  
hands. Doing so may cause a fire or burn  
your hands.  
Be careful with the strap.  
Be careful with the strap when carrying  
the recorder. It could easily catch on  
something and cause serious damage.  
Handling the recorder  
Do not leave the recorder where it  
may be subject to extremely high  
temperatures.  
fWarning:  
Do not use the recorder near  
flammable or explosive gases.  
Keep young children and infants  
away from the recorder.  
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate  
and, in some circumstances, cause the  
recorder to catch fire. Do not cover (such  
as with a blanket) the charger or AC  
adapter while it is being used. This could  
cause overheating, resulting in fire.  
Always use and store the recorder out of  
the reach of young children and infants  
to prevent the following dangerous  
situations which could cause serious  
injury:  
Handle the recorder with care to  
avoid getting a low-temperature  
burn.  
1Becoming entangled in the recorder  
strap, causing strangulation.  
2Accidentally swallowing the battery,  
cards or other small parts.  
3Accidentally being injured by the  
moving parts of the recorder.  
If the recorder contains metal parts,  
overheating can result in a low-  
temperature burn. Note the following:  
When used for a long period, the  
recorder will get hot. If you hold the  
recorder while it is hot, you may suffer  
a low-temperature burn.  
Do not use or store the recorder in  
dusty or humid places.  
Do not disassemble, repair or  
modify the unit yourself.  
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Safety precautions  
In places subject to extremely cold  
temperatures, the temperature of  
the recorder may be lower than the  
ambient temperature. If possible, wear  
gloves when handling the recorder in  
cold temperatures.  
If battery fluid gets into your eyes,  
flush your eyes immediately with  
clean, cold running water and seek  
medical attention immediately.  
fWarning:  
Keep batteries dry at all times.  
If rechargeable batteries have  
not been recharged within the  
specified time, do not use them.  
Do not use a battery if it is cracked  
or broken.  
Never subject batteries to strong  
shock or continuous vibration.  
If a battery leaks, becomes  
discolored or deformed, or  
becomes abnormal in any other  
way during operation, stop using  
the recorder.  
Battery handling precautions  
Follow these important guidelines  
to prevent batteries from leaking,  
overheating, burning, exploding, or  
causing electrical shock or burns.  
fDanger:  
Do not attempt to recharge  
alkaline, lithium or any other non-  
rechargeable batteries.  
Batteries should never be exposed  
to flame, heated, short-circuited or  
disassembled.  
If a battery leaks fluid onto your  
clothing or skin, remove the  
clothing and flush the affected  
area with clean, cold running water  
immediately. If the fluid burns  
your skin, seek medical attention  
immediately.  
Never heat or incinerate batteries.  
Take precautions when carrying or  
storing batteries to prevent them  
from coming into contact with any  
metal objects such as jewelry, pins,  
fasteners, etc.  
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.  
To prevent causing battery leaks  
or damaging their terminals,  
carefully follow all instructions  
regarding the use of batteries.  
Never attempt to disassemble a  
battery or modify it in any way by  
soldering it, etc.  
Do not connect the battery directly  
to a power outlet or the cigarette  
lighter in an automobile.  
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:  
1remove the battery immediately,  
taking care not to burn yourself, and;  
2call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for service.  
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Safety precautions  
fCaution:  
Please recycle batteries to help  
save our planets resources. When  
disposing of dead batteries, be  
sure to cover their terminals and  
always observe local laws and  
regulations.  
Always charge a rechargeable  
battery before using it for the first  
time, or if it has not been used for a  
long period.  
Rechargeable batteries have a  
limited life. When the recorder's  
operating time becomes  
notably shorter even after the  
rechargeable battery is fully  
charged under the specified  
conditions, replace the battery  
with a new one.  
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Getting started  
Main features  
sThe Built-in Stereo FM tuner  
means you can use the recorder  
as a radio (WS-813 only) (P.47).  
sIt supports the linear PCM format,  
which is capable of recording  
sound quality equivalent to  
that of CDs (WS-813, WS-812 only)  
(P. 56).  
sIt is equipped with a variety  
of features that support audio  
recording.  
With this recorder you can customize a  
variety of recording functions such as the  
recording sensitivity to suit the recording  
conditions and personal preferences  
(P. 56).  
sIt has a built-in Variable Control  
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function  
(P. 57).  
sThe Low Cut Filter minimizes air  
conditioner noise and similar  
noises while recording (P. 57).  
sIt has recording scene setting and  
playback scene setting functions  
to register the best setting  
according to the use (P.32,  
P.44, P. 59, P.63).  
1
sIt supports a wide range of  
recording formats, including the  
MP3 format (MPEG-1/MPEG-2  
Audio Layer 3) and the Windows  
Media Audio (WMA) format  
(P. 56).  
sYou can play back WAV*, WMA,  
and MP3 format files transferred  
from a computer in addition to  
files recorded by the device itself.  
This allows you to use this recorder as a  
music player.  
sIt is equipped with the [Calendar  
Search] function, convenient for  
searching for files (P.40).  
*
WS-813, WS-812 only.  
sIt supports high capacity  
recording media. Besides the  
internal memory, you can also  
record into a microSD card  
(P. 23).  
sA directional microphone feature  
has been included that allows  
switching between broad stereo  
recording and recording with a  
highly directional quality  
(WS-813 only) (P. 57).  
sIt features a [Voice Detect  
]
function, which extracts just the  
voice portions from a recorded  
audio file, and a [Voice Playback  
function, which plays back just  
the extracted voice portions  
(P.61, P.68).  
]
sIt also features a [Voice Balancer  
function, which compensates  
for the low-volume portions of a  
recorded audio file, making them  
louder and therefore easier to  
understand (P.61).  
]
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Main features  
sA Noise Cancel function (P.61)  
and a Voice Filter function*  
(P.61) cut noise and enable  
clear audio playback.  
*
WS-811 only.  
sIt features various repeat  
functions (P.43, P.62).  
1
sYou can change the playback  
equalizer settings (P.62).  
sYou can move or copy files  
between the internal memory  
and microSD card, and within the  
folders in the memory (WS-813,  
WS-812 only) (P.70).  
sYou can divide files (PCM*, MP3)  
that have been recorded with this  
recorder into two files (P.72).  
*
WS-813, WS-812 only.  
sIndex mark and temp mark  
features allow you to quickly find  
desired locations (P.42).  
sThe playback speed and tone*  
can be controlled (P.41).  
*
WS-813, WS-812 only.  
sThis recorder is compatible  
with USB 2.0, enabling fast data  
transfer to a computer.  
sIt has a USB charging function  
(WS-813, WS-812 only) (P.16).  
sIt has a backlight full-dot display  
(LCD panel).  
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Identification of parts  
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1Built-in stereo microphone (L)  
2Built-in stereo microphone (R)  
3LED indicator light (LED)  
4Card cover  
*Built-in speaker  
(Battery cover  
)EAR (Earphone) jack  
-
POWER/HOLD switch  
5LIST button  
=USB connector slide lever  
qStrap hole  
6MIC (Microphone) jack  
7Display (LCD panel)  
8MENU button  
wUSB connector  
9
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0REC (s) (Record) button  
!9button  
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button  
INDEX button  
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$STOP (4) button  
%0button  
^ `OK button  
&ERASE button  
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Identification of parts  
Display (LCD panel)  
4[Recorder] mode display:  
Folder list display  
File display  
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
8
9
4
5
6
4
0
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1Recording media indicator  
[l]: Internal memory  
1Recording media indicator  
2Current file name  
3Battery indicator  
[m]: microSD card  
4Folder indicator, Recording mode  
indicator, File Lock indicator  
5Recorder status indicator  
[K]: Record indicator  
2Current folder name  
3Battery indicator  
4Folder name  
[]: Pause indicator  
File list display  
[
]: Stop indicator  
[]: Play indicator  
[ß]: Forwarding indicator  
[]: Rewinding indicator  
[N]: F. Play indicator  
[M]: S. Play indicator  
1
2
3
[
]: Change playback tone indicator  
(sharp)  
4
[
]: Change playback tone indicator  
(flat)  
6Remaining memory bar indicator,  
Playback position bar indicator  
7Icon display (P.13)  
8Current file number/ Total  
number of recorded files in the  
folder  
1Recording media indicator  
2Current folder name  
3Battery indicator  
4File name  
9Elapsed recording time,  
Elapsed playback time  
0Remaining recording time,  
File length  
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Identification of parts  
4[Music] mode display:  
File display  
List display 1  
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
8
9
4
0
When there are files and  
folders in the folder  
1Recording media indicator  
2Current file name  
1Recording media indicator  
[l]: Internal memory  
3Battery indicator  
4Recorder status indicator  
[]: Play indicator  
[m]: microSD card  
2Current folder name  
3Battery indicator  
4Folder name, File name  
[
]: Stop indicator  
[ß]: Forwarding indicator  
[]: Rewinding indicator  
[N]: F. Play indicator  
[M]: S. Play indicator  
List display 2  
[
[
]: Change playback tone indicator  
(sharp)  
]: Change playback tone indicator  
(flat)  
1
2
3
Current file number/ Total  
number of recorded files in the  
folder  
4
5T i t l e n a m e  
6Artist name  
7Album name  
8Playback position bar indicator  
9Elapsed playback time,  
File length  
When there are only files in  
the folder  
0Icon display (P.13)  
1Recording media indicator  
2Current folder name  
3Battery indicator  
4File name  
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Identification of parts  
4[FM Radio] mode display:  
Radio reception display  
For WS-813:  
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
1Recording media indicator  
2Battery indicator  
3Recording mode indicator  
4Preset number  
5Tuning frequency  
6Frequency bar indicator  
Icon display (For all modes)  
[Ø]: Speaker muting  
[0]: Low Cut Filter  
[
[
]: Voice Playback *1  
[]: Zoom Mic *2  
[%]: Noise Cancel  
[$]: Voice Balancer *1  
Voice Filter *3  
]: Voice Detect *1  
[?]: Rec Level  
[û]: VCVA  
[
] [á] [ ]: Playback mode  
[Æ]: Voice sync  
[ù]: Equalizer  
*1 WS-813, WS-812 only. *2 WS-813 only. *3 WS-811 only.  
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Power supply  
2
Insert the battery, observing the  
=and -polarities.  
Inserting the battery  
This recorder can be used with either a  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery or AAA alkaline  
battery.  
For WS-813, WS-812:  
1
When charging the recorder, make  
sure that the supplied Ni-MH  
rechargeable battery (BR404) is in  
place.  
The supplied rechargeable battery  
is not fully charged. Before using  
the recorder or after long periods of  
disuse, it is recommended that you  
continuously charge the battery until  
full (P.16).  
3
Close the battery cover completely  
by pressing down at A, then  
sliding the cover towards B.  
For WS-811:  
This recorder cannot charge the  
rechargeable battery.  
1
Lightly press down on the arrow  
and slide the battery cover open.  
Notes  
A manganese battery cannot be used in  
this recorder.  
When the battery is changed, a AAA  
alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH  
rechargeable battery is recommended.  
Be sure to stop the recorder before  
replacing the battery. Unloading the  
battery while the recorder is in use may  
cause a malfunction resulting in the  
corruption of the file, etc. If you take out  
the battery during recording, you will  
lose your currently recorded file because  
the file header will not be able to close.  
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Power supply  
If it takes longer than 15 minutes to  
replace the dead battery or if you take  
the battery in and out repeatedly at short  
intervals, you may have to re-enter the  
battery and time settings. In this case,  
[Battery] screen will appear. For more  
details, see “Battery settings”.  
Battery indicator  
The battery indicator on the display  
changes as the battery loses power.  
Remove the battery if you are not going  
to use the recorder for an extended  
period of time.  
When replacing the rechargeable battery,  
be sure to use a Ni-MH rechargeable  
battery (optional). The use of other  
manufacturers’ products can damage the  
recorder and should be avoided.  
When [ ] appears on the display,  
charge or replace the battery as soon  
as possible. When the battery has  
insufficient power to operate the  
1
recorder, [  
] and [Battery low]  
appear on the display and the  
recorder shuts down.  
Note  
Battery settings  
Select the battery type to match the battery  
you are using.  
When a voice/music file is played,  
depending on the volume level the  
recorder may be reset due to a drop in  
the voltage output of the battery even if  
1
Replace the battery and turn on  
the recorder (P.14, P.19).  
[
] is displayed in the battery indicator.  
In this case, lower the volume of the  
recorder.  
2
Press the + or − button to change  
the setting.  
Battery type  
[Ni-MH] (  
):  
Select when using the Olympus  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR404).  
[Alkaline] (  
):  
Select when using an alkaline battery.  
3
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
If the “Hour” indicator flashes in the  
display, see “Setting the time and  
date [Time & Date]” (P. 21).  
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Power supply  
3
Make sure that the recorder is in  
stop mode, and connect to the  
PC’s USB port.  
Charging by connecting to a  
computer via USB  
For WS-813, WS-812:  
Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD  
mode (P. 20).  
1
You can charge the battery by connecting  
to a PC’s USB port. When charging, be sure  
to place the rechargeable battery (supplied)  
correctly into the recorder (P.14).  
Do not charge a primary battery such  
as an alkaline or lithium battery. It  
may cause battery leakage or heating,  
which may cause the recorder to  
malfunction.  
4
Press the `OK button to start  
charging.  
1
2
Boot the PC.  
Slide the USB connector slide  
lever in the direction indicated  
by the arrow so that the USB  
connector protrudes from the  
recorder.  
While [Press OK to start charging] is  
flashing, press the `OK button.  
5
Charging is completed when the  
battery indicator shows [ ].  
Charging time: approximately 3 hours *  
*
This is the approximate time when  
charging the rechargeable battery  
fully from flat at room temperature.  
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Power supply  
The charging time depends on the  
amount of remaining power and the  
state of the battery.  
3
Press the `OK button to start  
charging.  
Connecting the USB-type AC  
adapter (optional) to charge  
1
For WS-813, WS-812:  
Before connecting the AC adapter,  
switch the USB connection setting to  
[AC Adapter] (P.73).  
Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD  
mode (P. 20).  
While [Press OK to start charging] is  
flashing, press the `OK button.  
4
Charging is completed when  
Battery full] is displayed.  
[
You can charge the recorder by connecting  
it to the USB-type AC adapter (A514)  
(optional).  
1
Plug the recorder into the AC  
adapter’s USB port.  
Notes  
To the USB-type AC  
adapter’s (A514)  
USB connector  
The recorder cannot be charged if the PC  
is not turned on, or if the PC is in 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.15, P.65).  
2
Plug the AC adapter into the AC  
outlet.  
You cannot charge the battery if [ ]*1  
or [ ]*2 is blinking. Charge the battery  
at a temperature in the range of 5°C to  
35°C (41°F to 95°F).  
*1 [ ]: The surrounding temperature is  
too low.  
*2 [ ]: The surrounding temperature is  
too high.  
When the recorder’s operating time  
becomes notably shorter even after  
the battery is fully charged, replace the  
battery with a new one.  
To the AC  
outlet  
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Power supply  
Use the dedicated USB cable. If any other  
company’s cable is used, it may lead to  
malfunction of the recorder. Also, never  
use this dedicated cable with any other  
company’s products.  
If you would like to charge the recorder  
using the [Composite] setting, select  
[Optional] in the USB connection  
settings, then connect the recorder to a  
PC. Selecting [AC Adapter] in the  
[USB Connection] display will enable you  
to charge the recorder (P.73).  
Cautions concerning the rechargeable  
battery  
Read the following descriptions carefully  
before using the Ni-MH rechargeable  
battery.  
Discharging:  
The rechargeable battery self-discharges  
while not in use. Be sure to charge it fully  
before use.  
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Operating temperature:  
The rechargeable battery is a chemical  
product. The efficiency of the rechargeable  
battery may fluctuate even when  
the battery is operating within the  
recommended temperature range. This is an  
inherent nature of such products.  
Recommended temperature range:  
When operating the recorder:  
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 battery outside  
the above temperature range may result in  
declining efficiency and a shorter battery  
life. In order to prevent battery leakage or  
rust, remove the rechargeable battery from  
the recorder when you will not be using it  
for a long time, and store it separately.  
Notes  
This recorder is designed to fully charge  
the battery regardless of its energy level.  
However, for best results when charging  
a newly purchased rechargeable battery  
or a battery that has not been used for  
a long time (more than one month), it  
is recommended to repeat the process  
of fully charging the battery and then  
letting it discharge 2 to 3 times.  
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Power supply  
When disposing of the rechargeable  
battery, always observe the local laws and  
regulations. Contact your local recycling  
center for proper disposal methods.  
If the Ni-MH rechargeable battery is not  
fully discharged, protect against short-  
circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts)  
before disposal.  
Turning off the power  
Slide the POWER  
/
HOLD switch in the  
direction of the arrow, and hold it  
for 0.5 seconds or longer.  
The power turns off.  
The resume function remembers the stop  
position before the power is turned off.  
1
For customers in Germany:  
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint  
Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to  
ensure environmentally friendly disposal.  
Power save mode  
If the recorder is on but is not used for 10  
minutes or longer (default), the display  
shuts off and the recorder goes into  
power save mode (P.65).  
Turning on/off the power  
When the recorder is not being used,  
turn the power off to reduce battery  
consumption. Existing data, mode settings,  
and clock settings are not lost when the  
power is turned off.  
To exit power save mode, press any  
button.  
Turning on the power  
While the recorder is turned off,  
slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the  
direction of the arrow.  
The power turns on.  
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HOLD  
If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the current settings 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.  
This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording.  
Setting the recorder to HOLD mode  
Exiting HOLD mode  
Slide the POWER  
/
HOLD switch to the  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the  
A position.  
[
HOLD] position.  
1
After [Hold] appears on the display, the  
recorder is set to HOLD mode.  
Notes  
If you press any button while the recorder is in HOLD mode, the clock display lights for 2  
seconds, but the recorder does not operate.  
If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback  
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(recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended or recording has ended due to  
the remaining memory being used up, the recorder stops).  
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Setting the time and date [Time & Date]  
If you set the time and date before using  
the recorder, recording time and date  
information is automatically stored for each  
file. Setting the time and date beforehand  
enables easier file management.  
2
Press the  
+
or  
button to change  
the value.  
Follow the same steps by pressing the  
9or 0button to select the next  
item, and pressing the  
to change the value.  
+
or  
button  
You can select between 12 and 24  
hour display by pressing the LIST  
button while setting the hour and  
minute.  
When you use the recorder for the  
first time, or when the battery is  
inserted after the recorder has not  
been used for a long time, [Set time  
& date] will appear. When “Hour” is  
flashing, conduct setup from Step 1.  
1
Example: 10:38 P.M  
10:38 PM  
(Initial setting)  
22:38  
You can select the order of “Month”,  
Day” and “Year” by pressing the  
LIST button while setting these items.  
Example: March 24, 2012  
3M 24D 2012Y  
(Initial setting)  
24D 3M 2012Y  
2012Y 3M 24D  
3
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
1
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the item you want to set.  
The clock will start from the set date  
and time. Press the `OK button when  
you want the clock to start.  
Select “Hour”, “Minute”, Year”,  
Month” or “Day” by moving the  
flashing position.  
Note  
If you press the `OK button during the  
setup operation, the recorder will save  
the items that were set to that point.  
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Setting the time and date [Time & Date]  
3
Press the `OK button to move  
the cursor to the item you want  
to set.  
Changing the time and date  
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press and hold the STOP (4) button to  
display [Time & date] and [Remain].  
If the current time and date are not  
correct, set them using the procedure  
below.  
[Device Menu] appears on the  
display.  
4
Press the  
[
+
or  
button to select  
Time & Date].  
1
5
Press the `OK button.  
[Time & Date] appears on the display.  
Hour” flashes on the display,  
indicating the start of the Time and  
Date setup process.  
STOP (4) button  
MENU button  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
The following steps are the same as  
Step 1 through Step 3 of “Setting the  
time and date [Time & Date]” (P. 21).  
1
2
While the recorder is in stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
The menu will appear on the display  
(P. 53).  
6
Press the STOP (4) button to  
close the menu screen.  
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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Inserting and ejecting a microSD card  
The “microSD” indicated in the instruction  
manual refers to both microSD and  
microSDHC. This recorder enables you to  
store data not only to the internal memory  
but also to a commercially available microSD  
card.  
Inserting the microSD card in 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 recorded on  
the microSD card.  
Inserting a microSD card  
3
Close the card cover securely.  
1
1
While the recorder is in stop  
mode, open the card cover.  
When you insert the microSD card,  
the recording media changeover  
display will appear.  
2
With the microSD card facing the  
correct way, insert it into the card  
slot as shown in the diagram.  
4
To record on a microSD card,  
press the or button and  
select [Yes].  
+
Insert the microSD card, keeping it  
straight.  
5
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
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Inserting and ejecting a microSD card  
Notes  
3
Close the card cover securely.  
It is possible to switch the recording  
media over to the internal memory  
(P.65).  
In some cases microSD cards that have  
been formatted (initialized) by another  
device, such as a computer, may not be  
recognized. Be sure to format microSD  
cards with this recorder before using  
them (P.74).  
Notes  
Quickly moving your finger away after  
pushing the microSD card inward may  
cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.  
Some microSD cards or microSDHC  
cards may not be recognized correctly  
depending on the manufacturer or type  
of card due to compatibility issues with  
this recorder.  
See the Olympus website for a list  
of microSD cards that have been  
confirmed to operate with this recorder  
in conditions prescribed by Olympus.  
jp/ introduces manufacturers and  
types of microSD cards confirmed to be  
compatible. Please note, however, this  
is not meant to guarantee that microSD  
cards will operate. Some microSD cards  
may not be recognized correctly due  
to circumstances such as changes in  
manufacturer specifications.  
1
Ejecting a microSD card  
1
While the recorder is in stop  
mode, open the card cover.  
2
Push the microSD card inward to  
unlock it, and let it eject partially.  
If a microSD card is not recognized,  
remove the microSD card and then insert  
it again to see if the recorder recognizes  
the microSD card.  
Always read the instructions that come  
with your microSD card before using.  
Processing speed may be slower with  
some types of microSD cards. Processing  
performance may also be reduced due  
to repeated writing and deleting. If that  
happens, reformat the microSD card  
(P.74).  
The microSD card is visibly out of the  
slot and can be removed safely.  
If you eject the microSD card when  
[Memory Select] is set to  
[microSD card], [Memory Select]  
will automatically change to  
[Internal memory selected].  
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[Home] display operations  
You can use the recorder not only as a voice  
recorder and a music player but also as a  
radio*.  
When [Recorder] is selected:  
The recorder will go into  
[Recorder] mode. You will  
be able to record and play  
back files recorded by the  
recorder (P. 29, P. 36).  
* WS-813 only.  
LIST button  
1
When [Music] is selected:  
The recorder will go into  
+ − button  
`OK button  
[Music] mode, and you will  
be able to play back music  
files transferred to the  
recorder (P. 36).  
1
Press the LIST button repeatedly  
to set the [Home] display.  
When [Calendar Search]* is selected:  
[Home] appears on the display.  
The recorder will go into  
[Calendar Search] mode,  
and you can search for  
files according to the  
recording date (P.40).  
* WS-813, WS-812 only  
When [FM Radio]* is selected:  
2
3
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
The recorder will go into  
the mode.  
[FM Radio] mode, and you  
will be able to receive FM  
radio (P.47).  
* WS-813 only  
Press the `OK button.  
Note  
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Notes on the folders  
The internal memory or a microSD card can be used as the recording media. Voice files and  
music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that  
are organized and saved in a branching tree.  
About the folders for voice recordings  
[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.  
1
You can change the mode  
on the [Home] display.  
Home  
Folder  
File  
Recorder  
001  
002  
003  
004  
Folder A  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
200  
Becomes the destination for  
microphone recording.  
Each folder can store up to  
200 files.  
Radio  
Folder  
When you record from the radio, the recorded  
file will be stored automatically in the  
[Radio Folder] folder (WS-813 only).  
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Notes on the folders  
About the folders for music playback  
When music files are transferred 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.69).  
1
Home  
First layer  
Artist 01  
Second layer  
Album 01  
001  
002  
003  
004  
Music  
Artist 02  
Artist 03  
Album 02  
Album 03  
200  
Each folder can store  
up to 200 files.  
Up to 300* folders can be created under the [Music]  
folder, including [Music].  
* For WS-811: 128 folders.  
Folder  
File  
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Selecting folders and files  
Change folders while the recorder is stopped or during play. For information on the layered  
structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (P. 26).  
[
Home] display  
Operation of the folders for voice recordings  
1
Example:  
WS-813  
Folder list  
display  
File list display  
File display  
Operation of the folders for music playback  
Folder list  
display  
(First layer)  
Folder list  
display  
(Second layer)  
File list display  
File display  
When [Music] folder is selected.  
Moving through the levels  
}
Return  
:
LIST button  
+
or  
button  
Each time you press this button, you  
move up one level. The 0button can  
also serve as the LIST button on a list  
display.  
Select a folder or file.  
[
Home] display:  
This display allows the mode of the  
recorder to be changed (P. 25).  
If you press and hold the LIST button  
while moving in a hierarchy of folders,  
you will return to the file display.  
List display:  
The folders and files stored in the  
recorder are displayed.  
{Proceed: `OK button  
File display:  
Each time you press this button, you  
open the folder or file selected in the list  
display and proceed down one level.  
Information about the selected file is  
displayed. The recorder is in playback  
standby mode.  
The 9button can also serve as the  
`OK button on a list display.  
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About recording  
Recording  
Before starting recording, select a folder  
among [&] to [*]. These five folders can be  
used to categorize recorded information  
according to type; for example, Folder [&]  
might be used to store private information,  
while Folder ['] might be dedicated to  
holding business information.  
[Rec Mode] cannot be changed in  
recording standby mode or while  
recording. Configure this while the  
recorder is stopped (P. 56).  
The proper position of the built-in  
stereo microphone for performing  
stereo recording is over the display. If  
the microphone is below the display  
during recording, proper stereo  
recording is impossible because the  
original sound will be recorded in  
reverse phase.  
2
STOP (4) button  
REC (s) button  
3
Press the STOP (4) button to stop  
recording.  
[L] appears on the display.  
f
1
2
Select a recording folder  
(P. 26).  
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
fFile length  
The LED indicator light turns on and  
[K] appears on the display.  
Turn the microphone in the direction  
of the source to be recorded.  
a
b
c
Notes  
d
e
To ensure that you do not lose the  
beginning of the recording, verify that  
the LED indicator light or the mode  
indicator is lit on the display.  
When the remaining recording time is  
less than 60 seconds, the LED indicator  
light starts flashing. When the remaining  
recording time drops to 30 and then 10  
seconds, the light flashes faster.  
aRecording mode indicator  
bElapsed recording time  
cRemaining memory bar indicator  
dRemaining recording time  
eLevel meter (changes according to  
the recording level and recording  
function settings)  
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Recording  
[Folder full] will appear when recording  
cannot be continued. Select another  
folder or delete unnecessary files before  
recording (P.45).  
4It is possible to record data  
exceeding 2GB:  
[Memory full] will appear when the  
memory is full. Delete unnecessary files  
before recording any further (P.45).  
When a microSD card is inserted into the  
recorder, be sure to confirm the recording  
media as either [Internal memory]  
or [microSD card] so that there is no  
mistake (P.65).  
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.  
Processing speed may be slower with  
some types of microSD cards. Processing  
performance may also be reduced due  
to repeated writing and deleting. If that  
happens, reformat the microSD card  
(P.74).  
We recommend formatting the recording  
media in the recorder before recording  
(P.74).  
For WS-813, WS-812:  
Recording will continue even if the  
volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in  
linear PCM format recording.  
The data is saved every 2 GB in  
separate files. It is treated as multiple  
files during playback.  
If the recording exceeds 2 GB, the  
number of files in the folder may  
exceed 200. The 201st and later files  
are not recognized by the recorder,  
so check by connecting the recorder  
to a PC.  
2
For WS-813:  
You can record FM radio in [FM Radio]  
mode (P.47).  
This recorder is designed to be able to  
record cleanly and evenly, even when  
the volume of the source sound changes  
significantly. However, even higher sound  
quality recordings can be achieved by  
adjusting the recording level manually  
(P. 56).  
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Recording  
Settings relating to recording  
Pause  
While the recorder is in recording  
mode, press the REC (s) button.  
[Rec Level]  
(P.56)  
Sets the recording sensitivity.  
[Rec Mode] *1  
(P.56)  
Sets the recording rate for  
each recording format.  
[Zoom Mic] *2  
(P.57)  
Sets the directivity of the  
built-in stereo microphone.  
This function can reduce  
noise from air conditions and  
projectors and other similar  
noises.  
[Low Cut Filter]  
(P.57)  
2
Sets the threshold level for  
the Variable Control Voice  
Actuator (VCVA).  
[VCVA]  
[] will appear on the display.  
The recorder will stop if left on pause for  
more than 60 minutes.  
(P.57)  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
(P.58)  
Sets the start level for voice  
sync recording.  
Resume Recording:  
Sets recording settings to suit  
the recording conditions or  
environment.  
Press the REC (s) button again.  
[Rec Scene]  
(P.59)  
Recording will resume at the point of  
interruption.  
*1 This function will be fixed to the following  
configurations while the recorder is in  
To quickly check recorded contents  
[FM Radio] mode (WS-813 only).  
• [PCM]: 44.1 kHz/16bit  
• [MP3]: 128 kbps  
While the recorder is in recording  
mode, press the `OK button.  
• [WMA]: 128 kbps  
*2 WS-813 only  
[] will appear on the display.  
Recording will stop, and the file that was  
just recorded will be played back.  
For WS-813:  
When the `OK button is pressed while  
audio is being recorded in [FM Radio]  
mode, the recorder automatically enters  
[Recorder] mode, and the last file  
recorded from the FM radio is played  
back.  
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Recording  
Listening while audio is recorded  
Changing the recording scene  
[Rec Scene]  
If you start recording after inserting the  
earphones into the EAR jack on the recorder,  
you can hear the audio being recorded. The  
recording monitor volume can be adjusted  
by pressing the + or button.  
You can easily change the recording settings  
by selecting the scene which best matches  
your usage (P. 59).  
Connect the earphones to the EAR  
jack on the recorder.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
After recording has started, you can hear  
the audio being recorded through the  
earphones.  
2
SCENE/INDEX  
button  
1
2
While the recorder is in stop  
mode, press and hold the  
To EAR jack  
SCENE  
/
INDEX button.  
Press the  
+
or button to select  
[
Rec Scene].  
Notes  
You cannot control the recording level  
using the volume button.  
To avoid hurting your ears, turn down the  
volume before inserting the earphones  
into your ears.  
Do not place earphones near a  
microphone as this may cause feedback.  
If an external speaker is connected  
while recording, there is a risk that audio  
feedback will occur.  
3
4
Press the `OK button.  
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
the recording environment.  
5
Press the `OK button.  
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Recording  
Recommended settings according to the recording conditions  
The recorder is initially set to [WMA 128kbps] mode so that you can make high quality stereo  
recordings immediately after purchase. The various recording functions can be configured in  
detail to suit the recording conditions. The following table shows the recommended settings  
for some example recording conditions.  
Recommended settings  
Recording  
[Rec Level]  
[Low Cut Filter] [Zoom Mic] *1  
conditions  
[Rec Mode] (P.56)  
(P.56)  
(P.57)  
(P.57)  
2
[PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit] *2  
[MP3]: [128kbps] or more  
[WMA]: [128kbps]  
Lectures in large  
rooms  
[+6]  
[High]  
Conferences with  
a large number of  
people  
[MP3]: [128kbps] or more  
[WMA]: [128kbps]  
[On]  
Meetings  
and business  
negotiations with  
a small number of  
people  
[MP3]: [128kbps]  
[WMA]: [128kbps]  
[Middle]  
[Low]  
[Off]  
Dictation with a lot  
of background noise  
[WMA]: [64kbps]  
Set the  
recording  
sensitivity  
Music playing, wild  
birds singing, and  
railway sounds  
[PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit]*2 according to  
[Off]  
the volume  
being  
recorded.  
*1 WS-813 only. *2 WS-813, WS-812 only.  
File names are automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.  
3Extension:  
813_ 0001 .WMA  
This is the file name extension  
indicating the recording format used  
when recording with this recorder.  
1
2
3
Linear PCM format* .WAV  
MP3 format .MP3  
WMA format .WMA  
1User ID:  
This is the user ID name that has been  
set on the Digital Voice Recorder.  
2File number:  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
A file number is consecutively  
assigned regardless of changes in the  
selected recording media.  
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Recording  
Recording from an external  
microphone or other device  
An external microphone or other device can  
be connected and audio can be recorded.  
Connect as follows according to the device  
to be used.  
Compact Gun Microphone  
(unidirectional): ME31  
This directional microphone is useful  
for various types of recording such as  
outdoor recording of wild birds singing.  
Compact zoom microphone  
(unidirectional): ME32  
This microphone is integrated with a  
tripod, making it suitable to place on  
a table for recording conferences or  
lectures at a distance.  
Do not plug/unplug devices into the  
recorder’s jack while it is recording.  
4Recording with an external  
microphone:  
Connect an external microphone to  
the MIC jack of the recorder.  
2
Highly sensitive noise-cancellation  
monaural microphone (unidirectional):  
ME52W  
This microphone is used to record  
audio at a distance while minimizing  
surrounding noise.  
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional):  
ME15  
This small unobtrusive microphone  
comes with a tie-clip.  
To MIC jack  
Telephone pickup microphone: TP8  
This earphone-type microphone can  
be placed into your ear while you are  
phoning. The voice or conversation  
from the phone can be recorded clearly.  
Notes  
The built-in microphone becomes  
inoperable when an external microphone  
is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.  
Microphones supported by plug-in  
power can also be used.  
When an external monaural microphone  
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo  
recording mode, audio is recorded to the  
L channel only (P. 56).  
Applicable external microphones  
(optional) (P.88)  
Stereo microphone: ME51S  
The built-in large-diameter microphone  
enables sensitive stereo recording.  
When an external stereo microphone  
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a  
monaural recording mode, audio is  
recorded to the L channel only (P. 56).  
2 channel microphone  
(omni-directional): ME30W  
These highly sensitive omni-directional  
microphones are supported by plug-in  
power and are well-suited to recording  
musical performances.  
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Recording  
4Recording audio from another  
device with this recorder:  
Audio can be recorded when you have  
connected the audio output terminal  
(earphone jack) of another device and  
the MIC jack of the recorder using the  
connecting cord KA333 (optional) for  
dubbing.  
4Recording audio from this  
recorder with another device:  
Audio from this recorder can be recorded  
to another device by connecting the  
audio input terminal (microphone jack) of  
the other device and the EAR jack of this  
recorder using the connecting cord KA333  
(optional).  
To audio output  
terminal of other  
device  
2
To MIC jack  
To EAR jack  
To audio input  
terminal of other  
device  
Note  
For WS-813:  
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 is also adjusted  
(P.61, P.62).  
If you are unable to produce a clear  
recording with this recorder even after  
adjusting the recording level(P.56), this  
could potentially be because the output  
level for the connected devices is too  
high or too low. When external devices  
are connected, perform a test recording  
and then adjust the output level for the  
external devices.  
For WS-812, WS-811:  
The recording level cannot be adjusted  
on this recorder. When an external device  
is connected, perform a test recording  
and then adjust the output level on the  
external device.  
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About playback  
Playback  
The recorder can play back WAV*, MP3  
and WMA format files. To play back a file  
recorded with another machine, you need to  
transfer (copy) it from a computer.  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
3
Press the  
+
or  
button to adjust  
the volume.  
The volume can be adjusted within  
the range of [00] to [30].  
STOP (4) button  
+ − button  
`OK button  
3
4
Press the STOP (4) button at any  
point where you want to stop  
playback.  
[L] appears on the display.  
Pressing this button stops the file  
being played back. If the resume  
function has been activated, the stop  
location is registered, even if the  
power is turned off. The next time  
the power is turned on, playback is  
resumed from the registered stop  
location.  
1
2
Select the file to be played back  
from the folder that contains  
it (P. 28).  
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
[] appears on the display.  
a
b
c
d
e
aRecording media indicator, File name  
Folder indicator  
bElapsed playback time  
cPlayback position bar indicator  
dFile length  
eRecording date and time  
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Playback  
Settings relating to playback  
Playback through the earphones  
The earphones can be connected to the EAR  
[ V o i c e P l a y b a c k ]  
*1 *3  
(P.61)  
Only the voice portions  
from a recorded audio file  
are played back.  
jack of the recorder for listening.  
When the earphones are used, the  
recorder speaker is switched off.  
If recorded audio is difficult  
to understand because of  
noisy surroundings, adjust  
the Noise Cancel setting  
level.  
[ N o i s e C a n c e l ] * 3  
(P.61)  
When playing back a  
recorded audio file, the  
recorder compensates for  
any low-volume portions  
in the file.  
To EAR jack  
[ V o i c e B a l a n c e r ]  
*1 *3  
(P.61)  
3
The recorder has a Voice  
Filter Function to cut low  
and high frequency tones  
during normal, fast, or slow  
playback, playback tone,  
and enable clear audio  
playback.  
[Voice Filter] *2 *3  
(P.61)  
[ P l a y M o d e ]  
(P.62)  
You can select the  
preferred playback mode.  
Notes  
To avoid hurting your ears, turn down the  
volume before inserting the earphones  
into your ears.  
When using the earphones, do NOT set  
the volume too high. Listening at very  
high volume may lead to hearing loss.  
When listening to music,  
you can set your favorite  
sound quality by adjusting  
the equalizer setting.  
[Equalizer] *4  
(P.62)  
[ S k i p S p a c e ]  
(P.63)  
The skip interval can be set.  
Playback settings of your  
choice can be saved to suit  
different sound qualities  
and playback methods.  
[ P l a y S c e n e ]  
(P.63)  
*1 WS-813, WS-812 only.  
*2 WS-811 only.  
*3 Function active only in [Recorder] mode.  
*4 Function active only in [Music] mode.  
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Playback  
Forwarding  
Rewinding  
While the recorder is in stop mode in  
the file display, press and hold the  
9button.  
While the recorder is in stop mode in  
the file display, press and hold the  
0button.  
3
[ß] appears on the display.  
When you release the 9button,  
forwarding stops. Press the `OK button  
to start playback from where forwarding  
stopped.  
[] appears on the display.  
When you release the 0button,  
rewinding stops. Press the `OK button  
to start playback from where rewinding  
stopped.  
While the recorder is in playback  
mode, press and hold the 9  
button.  
While the recorder is in playback  
mode, press and hold the 0  
button.  
When you release the 9button, the  
recorder resumes normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark  
within the file, the recorder stops at that  
location (P.42).  
When you release the 0button, the  
recorder resumes normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark  
within the file, the recorder stops at that  
location (P.42).  
The recorder stops when it reaches the  
end of the file. Continue pressing the  
9button to continue forwarding from  
the beginning of the next file.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the  
beginning of the file. Continue pressing  
the 0button to continue rewinding  
from the end of the previous file.  
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Playback  
Locating the beginning of a file  
About music files  
In cases where the recorder is unable to play  
back 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 play back are given  
below.  
Sampling  
frequency  
File format  
Bit rate  
While the recorder is in stop mode  
or playback mode, press the 9  
button.  
WAV format* 4 4 .1 k H z  
1 6 b i t  
3
MPEG1 Layer3:  
The recorder skips to the beginning of  
the next file.  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
MPEG2 Layer3:  
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
24 kHz  
From 8 kbps  
up to 320  
kbps  
MP3 format  
WMA format  
While the recorder is in playback  
mode, press the 0button.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of  
the current file.  
8 kHz, 11 kHz,  
16 kHz, 22 kHz,  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
From 5 kbps  
up to 320  
kbps  
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press the 0button.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of  
the previous file. If the recorder is in  
the middle of a file, it will return to the  
beginning of the file.  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
Variable bit rate MP3 files (in which  
conversion bit rates can vary) may not be  
played back properly.  
While the recorder is in playback  
mode, press the 0button twice.  
For WAV files, this recorder can only  
play back those in the linear PCM format.  
WAV files other than these cannot be  
played back.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of  
the previous file.  
Even if the file format is compatible for  
playback on this recorder, the recorder  
does not support every encoder.  
Notes  
When you skip to the beginning of the  
file during playback, the recorder stops  
at the position of the index mark or temp  
mark. Index marks and temp marks are  
skipped when you perform this operation  
in stop mode (P.42).  
When [Skip Space] is set to a setting  
other than [File Skip], the recorder skips  
forward/reverse by the specified time  
and then starts playback (P.63).  
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Playback  
Dates with recorded files are shown  
with underbars.  
Searching for a file  
4
Press the  
+
,
, 9or 0  
button to select the date.  
For WS-813, WS-812:  
c Selected date  
You can search for voice files by the date  
they were recorded. As long as you know the  
date, you can quickly find a file even if you  
have forgotten what folder it is in. It is only  
possible to search for files saved in the voice  
recordings folder (&to *).  
c
9, 0buttons:  
Move to the previous/next day.  
3
LIST button  
+
,
buttons:  
Move to the previous/next week.  
Press the STOP (4) button to return  
to the [Home] display.  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
5
6
Press the `OK button.  
Files recorded on the date selected  
are displayed in a list.  
Press the  
a file.  
+
or  
button to select  
1
2
Press the LIST button repeatedly  
to set the [Home] display.  
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
Calendar Search].  
[
Press the 0button to return to the  
previous screen.  
7
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
3
Press the `OK button.  
[Calendar Search] will appear on the  
display.  
a Current date  
b Date when a file  
was recorded  
a
b
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Playback  
3
Press the `OK button.  
Changing the playback sound  
You can change the playback speed and  
tone*. Changing the playback speed is  
useful when you want to speed-listen to  
the contents of a lecture or slow down the  
speed of a foreign-language phrase that you  
couldn’t catch.  
a
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
aPlayback speed/ playback tone  
indicator  
Even if playback is stopped, the  
modified playback speed and tone  
are retained.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
3
Limits of fast playback  
1
2
While the recorder is in playback  
mode, press the `OK button.  
Normal operation may not be available  
depending on the sampling frequency  
and the bit rate of the file to be played  
back. In such a case, reduce the speed  
of fast playback.  
Press the  
+
or  
button or the  
9or 0button to make it  
easier to catch what is being said.  
Notes  
As in normal playback mode, you can  
stop playback, cue a file, or insert an  
index or temp mark in playback speed/  
playback tone* modes as well (P.42).  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
When using the playback speed/ tone  
function, the following functions are not  
available.  
9, 0buttons:  
Change the playback speed.  
+,  
buttons*:  
Change the playback tone.  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
If you are still having trouble catching  
the words after changing the  
playback speed, you can make the  
[Voice Playback] (WS-813, WS-812  
only) (P.61)  
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Playback  
Clearing an index mark or a temp mark  
Setting an index mark or a temp  
mark  
1
2
Select a file that contains index  
or temp marks you wish to erase.  
If index marks and temp marks have been  
placed into your files, you can quickly find  
a location you want to listen to when you  
are fast forwarding, fast rewinding, or cuing  
a file. Index marks can only be placed into  
files created by Olympus voice recorders,  
but temp marks can be used to temporarily  
remember desired locations.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the index or temp mark to  
be erased.  
3
+ − button  
`OK button  
3
While the index or temp number  
is displayed for approximately 2  
seconds on the display, press the  
ERASE button.  
SCENE/INDEX  
button  
The index or temp mark is erased.  
1
While the recorder is in recording  
mode or playback mode, press  
the SCENE/INDEX button.  
A number appears on the display and  
an index mark or temp mark is placed  
into the file.  
Index or temp numbers after the  
erased index or temp number  
automatically decrement by 1.  
Notes  
Temp marks are temporary markings, so  
if you transmit a file to a PC or move it  
using a PC, the marks will automatically  
be erased.  
Up to 99 index and temp marks can be set  
in a file. If you try to set more than 99 index  
or temp marks, the [No more can be set]  
message appears for index marks and the  
[No more can be set] message appears for  
temp marks.  
Even after an index or temp mark has  
been placed into a file, recording or  
playback will continue so you can  
place index or temp marks in other  
locations in a similar manner.  
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erased in a locked file (P. 55).  
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Playback  
3
Press the REC (s) button again at  
the position where you want to  
end segment repeat playback.  
How to begin segment repeat  
playback  
This function enables repeated playback of  
part of the file being played.  
The recorder continuously plays back  
the segment until segment repeat  
playback is canceled.  
REC (s) button  
3
Note  
As in normal playback mode, the  
playback speed can be changed during  
segment repeat playback as well (P.41).  
If an index mark or temp mark is set or  
cleared during segment repeat playback,  
segment repeat playback is canceled and  
the recorder returns to normal playback  
mode (P.42).  
1
2
Select a file that has a segment  
you would like to play back  
repeatedly, and start playback.  
Press the REC (s) button at the  
position where you want to start  
segment repeat playback.  
[w] flashes on the display.  
While [w] is flashing, you can fast  
forward, rewind, or change the  
playback speed in the same way as in  
normal mode to find the end position  
(P.41).  
If the recorder reaches the end of  
the file while [w] is flashing, point  
[x] becomes the end of the file, and  
repeat playback starts.  
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Playback  
Canceling the segment repeat playback  
function  
Changing the playback scene  
[Play Scene]  
If you register your preferred playback  
settings for the playback scenes, you can  
easily select the setting later (P.63).  
+ − button  
`OK button  
SCENE/INDEX  
button  
3
Pressing any of the following  
buttons releases segment repeat  
playback.  
aPress the STOP (4) button  
Pressing the STOP (4) button releases  
segment repeat playback and stops  
playback.  
bPress the REC (s) button  
Pressing the REC (s) button releases  
segment repeat playback, and it will  
return to normal playback mode.  
1
2
While the recorder is in stop  
mode or playback mode, press  
and hold the SCENE  
/
INDEX button.  
Press the or  
+
button to select  
[
Play Scene].  
cPress the 9button  
Pressing the 9button releases  
segment repeat playback, and makes  
the recorder skip to the beginning of the  
next file.  
dPress the 0button  
Pressing the 0button releases  
segment repeat playback, and makes  
the recorder skip to the beginning of the  
current file.  
3
4
Press the `OK button.  
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
the playback scene.  
5
Press the `OK button.  
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Erasing  
6
Press the `OK 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 [Erasing!] and  
erasing starts.  
[Erased] is displayed when the file is  
erased. File numbers are reassigned  
automatically.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
ERASE button  
3
1
2
Select the file you want to erase  
(P. 28).  
While the recorder is in stop  
mode in the file display, press the  
ERASE button.  
If an action is not selected within 8  
seconds, the recorder returns to stop  
mode.  
Erasing a folder  
You can erase files by deleting folders.  
3
Press the  
[
+
or  
button to select  
All in folder] or [One file].  
+
button  
`OK button  
ERASE button  
4
5
Press the `OK button.  
Press the button to select  
1
2
Select the folder you want to  
+
erase (P. 28).  
[
Start].  
While the recorder is in stop  
mode in the folder list display,  
press the ERASE button.  
If an action is not selected within 8  
seconds, the recorder returns to stop  
mode.  
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Erasing  
Locked files and files set as read-only  
3
Press the  
+
button to select  
cannot be erased (P. 55).  
[
Start].  
The default folders of the recorder,  
namely [Recorder] (including [Folder A]  
to [Folder E] and [Radio Folder]*) and  
[Music] cannot be erased.  
* WS-813 only.  
In the [Music] folder, all folders except  
[Music] can be deleted.  
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 recorder to  
your PC to erase the file.  
4
Press the `OK button.  
The display changes to [Erasing!] and  
erasing starts.  
3
Replace the battery with a new one in  
order to ensure that the battery does not  
go flat during processing. In addition, it  
may take over 10 seconds to complete  
processing. Never perform operations  
such as the following during processing,  
as such operations may damage the data.  
1Disconnect the AC Adapter during  
processing.  
[Erased] is displayed when the file is  
erased.  
2Remove the battery during processing.  
3Remove the microSD card during  
processing when [microSD card] is  
selected as the recording media.  
Notes  
You cannot recover a file once it has been  
erased. Please check carefully before  
erasing.  
When a microSD card is inserted into the  
recorder, be sure to confirm the recording  
media as either [Internal memory]  
or [microSD card] so that there is no  
mistake (P.65).  
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About the FM radio  
(WS-813 only)  
Using the FM radio  
For WS-813:  
Radio reception varies 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 an  
FM signal within or close to buildings  
Connecting the earphones  
The supplied earphones function as an  
FM antenna. You cannot receive FM radio  
signals if the earphones are not connected.  
4
To EAR jack  
Also note that you cannot receive radio  
signals in locations not reached by  
radio waves, such as areas outside the  
broadcast region and areas surrounded  
by mountains.  
Move to a location where the signal  
can be easily received. Inside a  
building, broadcast signals are more  
easily received near windows.  
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 that have a  
concrete structure, 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 the recorder is connected to the AC adapter (A514 etc.), noise  
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FM radio mode operations  
Adding a radio station to the preset  
stations:  
Change the reception mode to  
manual reception, and adjust the  
frequency. The station you are tuned  
to can then be added (P. 50, P. 51).  
For WS-813:  
Plug in the earphones  
3
Press the 9or 0button to  
select a station.  
You can select a preset station.  
4
You can also select a station which  
has not been preset. For details, see  
Changing the reception mode”  
(P. 50).  
+ − button  
90button  
4
Press the  
+
or  
button to adjust  
the volume.  
1
Set to [FM Radio] mode (P. 25).  
Change the mode to [FM Radio].  
The volume can be adjusted within  
the range of [00] to [30].  
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.  
Settings relating to FM radio  
2
Presetting radio stations.  
Presetting radio stations  
Automatically adds  
[Auto-preset]  
automatically:  
receivable stations to the  
preset stations.  
(P.49)  
Automatically preset stations to  
make it easy to tune. For details,  
see “Registering radio stations  
automatically [Auto-preset]”  
(P.49).  
[Scan Level]  
(P.67)  
Allows you to set the scan  
sensitivity for auto preset.  
EN  
[Output]  
(P.67)  
Allows you to set the audio  
output of the FM radio.  
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FM radio mode operations  
4
5
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
Presetting radio stations  
[
Auto-preset].  
automatically [Auto-preset]  
Presetting radio stations makes it easy to  
find your desired station.  
Plug in the earphones  
Press the `OK button.  
[Auto-preset] appears on the display.  
MENU button  
4
Select [Cancel] and press the `OK  
button to return to the previous  
display.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
6
Press the `OK button again.  
[Scanning] appears on the display  
and scanning starts.  
1
2
Set to [FM Radio] mode (P. 25).  
When [Preset completed] appears,  
the scan is complete.  
Press the MENU button.  
The menu appears on the display  
(P.53)  
3
Press the `OK button to move  
the cursor to the item you want  
to set.  
Note  
EN  
The preset numbers are automatically  
assigned according to the frequency.  
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FM radio mode operations  
Preset call mode  
Changing the reception mode  
It is possible to fine tune the channels  
manually if the station you are looking for  
has a weak signal and couldn't be detected  
using the Auto Preset function.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select a preset station.  
a Preset number  
Plug in the earphones  
a
4
b
90button  
`OK button  
Auto/Manual mode  
Press the 9or 0button  
to adjust the frequency and  
tune to a radio signal (Manual  
reception).  
1
2
Perform Steps 1 through 3 from  
“FM radio mode operations”  
(P.48).  
Press and hold the 9or 0  
button to scan through the  
receivable radio stations (Auto  
reception).  
Press the `OK button to select a  
reception mode.  
b Tuning frequency  
If you have preset stations, the  
reception mode changes at each  
press of the `OK button.  
If you press the `OK button  
while a frequency that you have  
not preset is being received,  
the recorder will tune in to the  
station whose preset number  
is closest to the frequency that  
was being received.  
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FM radio mode operations  
3
Press the `OK button.  
Adding a radio station  
You can add radio stations from Auto/  
Manual reception to the preset stations.  
Up to 30 radio stations can be preset.  
Plug in the earphones  
Deleting a preset radio station  
1Tune to the preset radio  
station you wish to erase.  
2Press the ERASE button.  
4
+ − button  
`OK button  
SCENE/INDEX  
button  
Select [Cancel] and press the `OK  
button to return to the previous  
display.  
1
2
Tune to the radio station you  
want to preset.  
3Press the `OK button.  
Press the SCENE/INDEX button.  
Note  
The preset numbers are automatically  
assigned according to the frequency.  
Select [Cancel] and press the `OK  
EN  
button to return to the previous  
display.  
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Recording from the FM radio  
When recording from the  
FM radio:  
For WS-813:  
Even if the sound of the FM radio is  
clear, in certain conditions there may  
be cases of electric interference when  
the recording starts.  
Plug in the earphones  
To avoid such a problem, perform a  
recording test before recording. Also,  
be sure to record in places with good  
reception.  
4
Press the STOP (4) button to stop  
recording.  
STOP (4) button  
[K] disappears and the reception  
display re-appears.  
4
REC (s) button  
1
2
Tune to the broadcast program  
you wish to record (P. 25, P.48).  
In menu settings relating to FM  
radio, set [Output] to [Earphone  
]
When you record FM radio, the  
recording is stored automatically  
in the [FM Radio] folder in the  
[Recorder] folder.  
(P.67).  
If [Output] is set to [Speaker], you  
cannot record.  
3
Press the REC (s) button to start  
Notes  
recording.  
When recording from the FM radio, be  
sure to connect the earphones to the EAR  
jack.  
When FM radio is recorded, the file name  
assigned to the recording (P.33) is  
appended with a date and time.  
The LED indicator light turns on and  
[K] appears on the display.  
a
b
c
813_0001_120715_0915.WMA  
d
e
Date: [120715] (2012, July 15)  
aRecording mode indicator  
bPreset number  
Time: [0915] (9.15 am)  
cTuning frequency  
EN  
dElapsed recording time  
eRemaining recording time  
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Menu setting  
Menu setting method  
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so  
select a tab first and move to the desired  
item to set it. You can set each menu item  
as follows.  
3
Press the `OK button to move  
the cursor to the item you want  
to set.  
STOP (4) button  
MENU button  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
4
Press the  
+
or  
button to move  
to the item you want to set.  
5
1
While the recorder is in stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
The menu appears on the display.  
5
6
Press the `OK button.  
The display shows the setting of the  
selected item.  
Press the  
+
or  
button to change  
the setting.  
Menu items can be set during  
recording or playback.  
2
Press the  
+
or  
button to move  
to the tab that contains the item  
you want to set.  
You can change the menu display by  
moving the settings tab cursor.  
7
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting process.  
A message appears on the screen to  
inform you that the setting has been  
entered.  
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4Setting menu during playback:  
Function  
Setting  
[Property]  
[Voice Playback] *2 *4  
[Noise Cancel] *4  
[Voice Balancer] *2 *4  
[Voice Filter] *3 *4  
[Play Mode]  
Pressing the 0button without  
pressing the `OK button cancels the  
setting process and returns you to the  
previous screen.  
To menu item  
options  
[Equalizer] *5  
[Skip Space]  
8
Press the STOP (4) button to  
close the menu screen.  
[Play Scene]  
If the menu screen is open during  
recording or playback, pressing the  
STOP (4) button allows you to return  
to the recording or playback screen  
without interrupting recording or  
playback.  
[Backlight]  
[LED]  
4Setting menu during FM radio  
reception (WS-813 only):  
5
During recording in [FM Radio]  
mode, only the [Backlight] and [LED]  
settings are available.  
Notes  
The recorder stops if you leave it idle for 3  
minutes during a menu setup operation  
and do not set a selected item.  
When menu settings are entered during  
recording or playback, the menu settings  
are canceled if 8 seconds elapse with no  
buttons being pressed.  
Function  
Setting  
[Rec Mode]  
[Auto-preset]  
[Scan Level]  
[Backlight]  
[LED]  
To menu item  
options  
[Output]  
*1 WS-813 only.  
*2 WS-813, WS-812 only.  
*3 WS-811 only.  
*4 Function active only in [Recorder] mode.  
4Setting menu during recording:  
Function  
Setting  
*5 Function active only in [Music] mode.  
[Rec Level]  
[Zoom Mic] *1  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
To menu item  
options  
[Backlight]  
[LED]  
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P r o p e r t y  
+F i l e M e n u  
File and folder information can be  
confirmed from the menu screen.  
When a file is selected:  
V o i c e D e t e c t  
[Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp),  
[Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format),  
[Artist]*2 (Artist name) and [Album]*2  
(Album name) appear on the display.  
*1 When a linear PCM format file has been  
selected, the [Bit Rate] area displays the  
sampling frequency and bit rate.  
*2 When a file contains no tag information,  
[UNKNOWN_ARTIST],  
For WS-813, WS-812:  
This function extracts voice portions from a  
recorded voice file.  
See “Extract voice portions from file  
[Voice Detect]” (P.68).  
F i l e L o c k  
[UNKNOWN_ALBUM] appear on the  
display.  
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.45).  
When a folder is selected:  
[Name] (Folder name), [Folder]*1 (Folder  
number) and [File]*2 (File number) appear  
on the display.  
[Lock]:  
Locks the file and prevents it from being  
erased.  
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*1 When [Recorder] is selected, [Folder]  
does not appear on the display.  
*2 Files which cannot be recognized by this  
recorder are not included in the number  
of files.  
[Unlock]:  
Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.  
Replace  
Select a file for which you would like to  
verify information in advance before  
operating the menu.  
You can move a file in a folder to change the  
order of playback.  
See “Rearranging files [Replace]” (P.69).  
Move/Copy  
For WS-813, WS-812:  
Files saved in the internal memory or the  
microSD card can be moved or copied  
within the memory.  
See “Moving/Copying files [Move/Copy]”  
(P.70).  
F i l e D i v i d e  
Files with large capacities and long  
recording times can be divided so that they  
are easier to manage and edit.  
EN  
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When the recording level is set to  
,Rec Menu  
[Manual], the limiter function is disabled.  
When [OV] appears on the screen, it  
indicates that the sound being recorded  
is affected by distortion. Adjust the  
recording level so that [OV] is not  
displayed.  
Rec Level  
Recording sensitivity is adjustable to meet  
recording needs.  
[High]: Highest recording sensitivity suitable  
for recording at a distance or a low  
volume source, such as conferences with  
a large number of people.  
[Middle]: Suitable for recording meetings  
and seminars with a small number of  
people.  
Rec Mode  
The recorder can record in the linear PCM  
format (WS-813, WS-812 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, the recorder also  
supports the MP3 and WMA formats.  
[Low]: Lowest recording sensitivity suitable  
for dictation.  
[Manual]*:  
1
Select the recording format.  
The recording level must be adjusted  
manually during recording. The level can  
be adjusted from [01] to [30].  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
When you want to record a speaker’s  
voice clearly, set [Rec Level] to [Low]  
and hold the recorder’s built-in stereo  
microphone close to the speaker’s mouth  
(5-10 cm) while recording.  
[PCM]*: This is an uncompressed audio  
format which is used for music CDs etc.  
[MP3]: MPEG is an international standard  
established by a working group of the  
ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization).  
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[WMA]: This is an audio compression  
encoding method that was  
developed by Microsoft Corporation  
in the US.  
The recording level is automatically  
adjusted when the recording level is set  
to [High], [Middle] or [Low].  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
2
Select the recording rate.  
When [PCM]*1 is selected:  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
Inputting a very loud sound may produce  
noise even when the recording level is set  
to [High], [Middle] or [Low].  
When [MP3] is selected:  
[ 2 5 6 k b p s ] * 1 , [ 1 9 2 k b p s ] * 2 ,  
[ 1 2 8 k b p s ]  
4Adjust the recording level:  
W h e n [ WMA] is selected:  
[128 kbps], [64 kbps]  
For WS-813:  
[32 kbps]*3, [16 kbps]*3, [8 kbps]*3  
*1 WS-813, WS-812 only.  
*2 WS-811 only.  
*3 Monaural recording.  
To record a meeting or lecture clearly,  
set [Rec Mode] to a position other than  
[8kbps].  
1
Press the 9or 0button while  
the recorder is recording or paused  
to adjust the recording level.  
To adjust the recording level, set both  
[VCVA] and [V-Sync. Rec] to [Off] .  
The higher the number, the higher the  
level and the larger the indicator position  
on the level meter.  
When an external monaural microphone  
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo  
recording mode, audio is recorded to the  
L channel only.  
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Zoom Mic  
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 and projectors  
and other similar noises.  
For WS-813:  
This function can be switched using the  
built-in stereo microphone from expansive  
stereo recording to high directivity  
recording.  
[On]:  
Enables the Low Cut Filter function.  
[Off]:  
Disables the Low Cut Filter function.  
V C V A  
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 playback  
to be more efficient.  
Increasing the value narrows the  
directivity.  
Decreasing the value widens the  
directivity, enabling you to record in an  
expansive stereo sound.  
If you reduce the directivity and widen  
the recording range, the recorded sound  
has an expansive stereo feeling.  
5
[On]:  
Enables the VCVA function. Starts  
recording in VCVA mode.  
[Off]:  
4About the Zoom Mic function:  
Disables the VCVA function. Resumes  
recording in normal mode.  
Directivity  
(high)  
4Adjust the start/stop actuation  
level:  
1
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
Directivity  
(low)  
When the sound volume is lower  
than the preset threshold sound  
level, recording automatically stops  
after approximately 1 second, and  
[Standby] flashes on the display. The  
LED indicator light turns on when  
recording starts and flashes when  
recording pauses.  
Sound  
collection  
(narrow)  
Sound  
collection  
(wide)  
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2
Press the 9or 0button to  
adjust the start/stop actuation  
level.  
V-Sync. Rec  
Voice sync recording starts when a voice  
louder than the voice sync level (detection  
level) is detected. When the voice becomes  
low, recording automatically stops.  
When voice sync recording is on and the  
input level is equal to or below the voice  
sync level (detection level) for a period of  
at least the specified detection time, the  
recorder returns to the standby mode or  
stop mode.  
The VCVA level can be set to any of 28  
different values.  
The higher the value, the more  
sensitive the recorder is to sounds. At  
the highest value, even the faintest  
sound activates recording.  
When [On/Off] is selected:  
[On]:  
a
b
Enables the Voice sync recording  
function.  
[Off]:  
Disables the Voice sync recording  
function.  
aLevel meter (varies according to the  
sound volume being recorded)  
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bStart level (moves to the right/left  
according to the set level)  
When [V-Sync. time] is selected:  
[1 sec.] [2 sec.] [3 sec.] [5 sec.] [10 sec.]  
When the [VCVA] function is being used,  
the following function is not available.  
When [Mode] is selected:  
[One time]:  
Closes the file after recording and returns  
to stop mode.  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
If the start/stop actuation level is not  
adjusted within 2 seconds, the display  
returns to the previous one.  
[Continuous]:  
If the surrounding noise is loud, the start/  
stop actuation sensitivity of the VCVA can  
be adjusted according to the recording  
conditions.  
To ensure successful recording, prior  
testing and adjustment of the start/stop  
actuation level is recommended.  
Closes the file after recording and returns  
to recording standby mode. If sound is  
subsequently detected, recording will  
start with a new file.  
4Adjust the voice sync level:  
1
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
2
Press the 9or 0button to  
adjust the voice sync level.  
The voice sync level can be set to any  
of 28 different values.  
The higher the value, the more  
sensitive the recorder is to sounds. At  
the highest value, even the faintest  
sound activates recording.  
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Rec Scene  
The recording setting can be selected from  
the [Lecture], [Conference], [Meeting],  
[Dictation] or [DNS] templates to suit the  
recording conditions. You can also save a  
recording setting of your choice.  
a
1
Select [Select] or [Register].  
aVoice sync level (moves to the  
right/left according to the set level)  
3
Press the REC (s) button again.  
The recorder goes into standby.  
[Standby] flashes on the display and  
the LED indicator light flashes.  
When the input is at or above the  
voice sync level, recording starts  
automatically.  
[Select]: From the templates, select  
a recording scene that suits the  
recording conditions. For details,  
see “Template settings” (P.60).  
Alternatively, select a recording  
scene that has been customized for a  
particular purpose.  
4
Voice sync recording stops  
automatically.  
5
If sound at a volume equal to or  
below the voice sync level continues  
for the specified time, voice sync  
recording ends automatically, and  
the recorder returns to the recording  
standby mode or stop mode. Every  
time the recorder enters standby  
mode, the current file is closed and  
recording continues in a new file.  
To stop the recorder during voice  
sync recording, press the STOP (4)  
button.  
[Register]: You can save up to 3 sets of  
menu settings relating to a current  
recording.  
If you select [Select], proceed to  
Step 4.  
4When [Register] is selected:  
When the [V-Sync. Rec] function is  
being used, the following function is not  
available.  
2
Set the recording settings  
according to your preferences.  
[VCVA] (P.57)  
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[Dictation]:  
3
Specify a save destination.  
You can select the save destination  
from [User Setting 1],  
[User Setting 2] and  
[Rec Level]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Zoom Mic] *  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
[Low]  
[WMA]: [64kbps]  
[Off]  
[On]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[User Setting 3].  
4When [Select] is selected:  
4
Select a recording scene.  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[DNS]:  
For Dragon Naturally Speaking  
(Nuance Communications Inc.)  
* WS-813 only.  
When a recording scene is selected,  
recording-related menu settings  
cannot be changed. If you wish to use  
these functions, set [Rec Scene] to  
[Off].  
Template settings:  
[Lecture]:  
[Rec Level]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Zoom Mic] *  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
[High]  
5
[MP3]: [128 kbps]  
To check the settings:  
[+6]  
On the [Scene Select] display, select  
a recording scene using the + and  
buttons, and press the 9button.  
Press the 0button to return to the  
[Scene Select] display.  
[On]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[Conference]:  
[Rec Level]  
[High]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Zoom Mic] *  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
[MP3]: [128 kbps]  
[Off]  
[On]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[Meeting]:  
[Rec Level]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Zoom Mic] *  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
[Middle]  
[MP3]: [128 kbps]  
[Off]  
[On]  
EN  
[Off]  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[Off]  
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V o i c e B a l a n c e r  
-P l a y M e n u  
V o i c e P l a y b a c k  
For WS-813, WS-812 :  
This function compensates for the low-  
volume portions of a recorded audio file,  
making them louder. It makes soft sounds  
such as conversation much more distinct.  
You can use this function with files saved in  
folders for voice recordings ([&] to [*]).  
[On]:  
For WS-813, WS-812:  
You can play back just the voice portions  
from a recorded audio file. Before using this  
function, extract the voice portions from the  
file (P.68).  
[On]:  
Compensates for the low-volume  
portions of a voice file during playback,  
making them louder.  
Automatically skips silent portions of  
the file and plays back only the voice  
portions.  
[Off]:  
[Off]:  
Disables the Voice Balancer function.  
[Voice Balancer] only works in  
[Recorder] mode.  
When the [Voice Balancer] function is  
being used, the following functions are  
not available.  
Disables the Voice Playback function.  
[Voice Playback] only works in  
[Recorder] mode.  
When the [Voice Playback] function is  
being used, the following functions are  
not available.  
Change playback speed/tone (P.41)  
[Noise Cancel]  
5
[Noise Cancel]  
V o i c e F i l t e r  
N o i s e C a n c e l  
For WS-811:  
If recorded audio is unclear because of  
noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel  
setting level.  
[High] [Low]: Enables the Noise Cancel  
function. For better sound quality, noise  
is reduced when the file is played back.  
[Off]: Disables the Noise Cancel function.  
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 the Voice Filter function.  
[Voice Filter] only works in [Recorder]  
mode.  
When the [Voice Filter] function is  
being used, the following function is not  
available.  
[Noise Cancel] only works in [Recorder]  
mode.  
When the [Noise Cancel] function is  
being used, the following functions are  
not available.  
Change playback speed/tone (P.41)  
[Voice Playback]  
[Voice Balancer]  
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[Voice Filter]  
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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 current folder, the recorder starts  
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.  
P l a y M o d e  
You can select the playback mode that best  
suits the type of audio.  
4When the recorder is in  
[Recorder] mode:  
1
Select [File] or [Folder].  
[File]:  
Stop after playing back the current  
file.  
[Folder]:  
Continuously play files in the current  
folder until the last file and then stop.  
Equalizer  
4When the recorder is in [Music  
]
mode:  
When listening to music, you can set your  
favorite sound quality by adjusting the  
equalizer setting.  
Select the desired playback range:  
5
1
2
Select [Playback range].  
1
Select the desired equalizer  
characteristics.  
[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.  
Select [File], [Folder] or [All].  
[File]:  
Selects the current file.  
[Folder]:  
Selects the current folder.  
[All]:  
Selects all files currently in memory.  
2
3
Select the frequency band.  
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz]:  
Select the frequency bandwidth  
setting.  
Select the desired playback mode:  
1
Select [Repeat] or [Random].  
[Repeat]:  
Sets to repeat playback mode.  
[Random]:  
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  
9or 0button and repeat the  
procedure from step 2.  
Sets to random playback mode.  
2
Select [On] or [Off].  
[On]: Sets the playback range to be  
played back repeatedly or randomly.  
[Off]: Disables the playback mode  
function.  
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.  
[Equalizer] only works in [Music] mode.  
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Skip Space  
Play Scene  
This function enables you to skip (forward)  
or reverse skip (rewind) a small portion  
of the file being played. This function is  
convenient for quickly skipping to another  
playback position or repeatedly playing  
back short phrases.  
Voice files recorded in the recorder and  
music files downloaded from a PC can be  
saved with the playback settings of your  
choice to suit the different sound qualities  
and playback methods.  
1
Select [Select] or [Register].  
1
Select [Forward Skip] or  
Reverse Skip].  
[
2
Set the skip space.  
When [Forward Skip] is selected:  
[File Skip] [10 sec. Skip]  
[30 sec. Skip] [1min. Skip]  
[5min. Skip] [10min. Skip]  
When [Reverse Skip] is selected:  
[File Skip] [1 sec. Skip] – [5 sec. Skip]  
[10 sec. Skip] [30 sec. Skip]  
[1 min. Skip] [5 min. Skip]  
[10 min. Skip]  
[Select]:  
Select a playback scene customized  
to suit your preferences.  
[Register]:  
5
You can save up to 5 sets of menu  
settings relating to a current  
playback.  
Forward/Reverse Skip Playback:  
1
If you select [Select], proceed to  
Press the `OK button to start  
Step 4.  
playback.  
4When [Register] is selected:  
2
Press the 9or 0button.  
2
Set the playback settings  
according to your preferences.  
The recorder skips (forward) or  
reverse skips (rewind) a set space and  
starts playing back.  
If there is an index mark/temp mark or  
a cue closer than the skip space, the  
recorder forward skips/reverse skips to  
that position.  
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3
Specify a save destination for the  
settings.  
.LCD/Sound Menu  
You can select the save destination  
from among [VOICE 1] to [MUSIC 3].  
Backlight  
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial  
setting) seconds when a button on the  
recorder is pressed.  
4When [Select] is selected:  
4
Select a playback scene.  
[Off]:  
Disables the Backlight function.  
[5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.]:  
Enables the Backlight function.  
C o n t r a s t  
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.  
You can adjust the LCD display contrast  
level from [01] to [12].  
To check the settings:  
On the [Scene Select] display, select  
a playback scene using the + and  
buttons, and press the 9button.  
Press the 0button to return to the  
[Scene Select] display.  
LED  
5
You can set the recorder so the LED indicator  
light does not turn on.  
[On]:  
Enables the LED light function.  
[Off]:  
Disables the LED light function.  
B e e p  
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 the Beep function.  
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Language(Lang)  
/D e v i c e M e n u  
You can select the display language for this  
recorder.  
M e m o r y S e l e c t  
[English] [Deutsch] [Français] [Español]  
When a microSD card is inserted, you  
can select to record to either the internal  
memory or to the microSD card (P. 23).  
[Internal memory]: Internal memory.  
[microSD card]: microSD card.  
[Italiano] [Polski] [Русский]  
The selectable languages differ  
depending on the region.  
Speaker  
P o w e r S a v e  
You can use the built-in speaker when the  
earphones are unplugged.  
[On]:  
Output sound from the built-in speaker.  
If the earphones are plugged in, sound is  
not output from the built-in speaker.  
[Off]:  
Do not output sound from the built-in  
speaker.  
If you forget to turn off power to the  
recorder, it is turned off automatically. 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.  
[5 min.] [10 min.] [30 min.] [1 hr.]:  
Set the length of time that is to elapse  
before the power is turned off.  
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[Off]: Disables the Power Save function.  
If any button is pressed, the elapsed time  
count before the power turns off starts  
over again.  
a
Battery  
Select the battery type to match the battery  
you are using.  
aSpeaker muting indicator (Appears  
when [Speaker] is set to [Off].)  
WS-813 only:  
[Ni-MH] (  
):  
Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH  
This is a different function from  
rechargeable battery (BR404).  
[Output] in [FM Menu]. Irrespective of  
the [Speaker] setting, if you have set  
[Output] to [Speaker] when listening to  
the FM radio, sound from the radio is still  
output from the speaker (P.67).  
[Alkaline] (  
):  
Select when using an alkaline battery.  
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[Play Mode]*5  
[Playback range]  
[Repeat]  
T i m e & D a t e  
[Folder]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
Setting the time and date beforehand  
enables easier file management.  
See “Setting the time and date [Time &  
Date]” (P. 21).  
[Random]  
[Equalizer]*5  
[Skip Space]  
[Forward Skip]  
[Reverse Skip]  
[Play Scene]  
[Off]  
[File Skip]  
[File Skip]  
[Off]  
U S B S e t t i n g s  
You can switch the USB class according to  
your usage.  
See “Changing the USB class  
[USB Settings]” (P.73).  
.LCD/Sound Menu:  
[Backlight]  
[Contrast]  
[LED]  
[10 sec.]  
[Level 06]  
[On]  
[Beep]  
[Language(Lang)]  
[Speaker]  
[On]  
[English]  
[On]  
R e s e t S e t t i n g s  
This function returns all other functions to  
their initial settings (factory default).  
[Start]:  
Returns the settings to their initial values.  
[Cancel]:  
Takes you back to [Device Menu].  
After the settings have been returned  
to their initial values, the time settings  
and file numbers are preserved, without  
being returned to their initial settings.  
Menu settings after resetting (initial  
settings):  
/Device Menu:  
[Memory Select]  
[Power Save]  
[Battery]  
[Internal memory]  
[10 min.]  
[Ni-MH]*2  
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[Alkaline]*3  
[USB Settings]  
[USB Connection]  
[USB Class]  
[PC]  
[Storage Class]  
FM Menu (WS-813 only):  
[Rec Mode]  
[Scan Level]  
[Output]  
*1 WS-813 only.  
*2 WS-813, WS-812 only.  
*3 WS-811 only.  
*4 Function active only in [Recorder] mode.  
*5 Function active only in [Music] mode.  
[WMA]  
[High]  
[Earphone]  
,Rec Menu:  
[Rec Level]  
[Rec Mode]  
[WMA]  
[Zoom Mic]*1  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[On/Off]  
[Middle]  
[128kbps]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
F o r m a t  
[Off]  
When the recorder is formatted, all the  
saved data, including locked files and read-  
only files, are erased.  
See “Formatting the recorder [Format]”  
(P.74).  
[V-Sync. time]  
[Mode]  
[Rec Scene]  
[1 sec.]  
[Continuous]  
[Off]  
-Play Menu:  
[Voice Playback] *2 *4 [On]  
[Noise Cancel]*4 [Off]  
[Voice Balancer] *2 *4 [Off]  
Memory Info.  
EN  
The recordable capacity remaining and  
overall capacity of the recording media can  
be seen from the menu.  
[Voice Filter] *3 *4  
[Off]  
[Play Mode] *4  
[File]  
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The recorder uses some of its memory  
capacity to maintain a management  
file. For a microSD card, the indicated  
remaining capacity is less than the total  
capacity of the card due to characteristics  
of the microSD card, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
Scan Level  
You can 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.  
System Info.  
You can check information about the  
recorder on the menu screen. [Model]  
(Model Name), [Version] (System version)  
and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appear on  
the display.  
[Low]:  
Receive radio station signals using  
reduced sensitivity. Try this setting when  
signals from unwanted stations are  
causing interference.  
O u t p u t  
F M M e n u  
You can change the audio output of the FM  
radio.  
[Earphone]:  
For WS-813:  
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Output sound from the earphones. Sound  
is not output from the built-in speaker  
even if you unplug the earphones.  
[Speaker]:  
Can be operated only in [FM Radio]  
mode.  
Always output sound from the built-in  
speaker. Sound is not output from the  
earphones even if you plug them in.  
R e c M o d e  
You can change the recording mode when  
recording from the FM radio. Select a  
recording mode to suit your purpose.  
[PCM]:  
This is a different function from [Speaker]  
in [LCD/Sound Menu]. Irrespective of  
the [Speaker] setting, if you have set  
[Output] to [Speaker] when listening to  
the FM radio, sound from the radio is still  
output from the speaker (P.65).  
The recording rate is automatically set to  
[44.1kHz/16bit].  
[MP3]:  
The recording rate is automatically set to  
[128kbps].  
[WMA]:  
The recording rate is automatically set to  
[128kbps].  
Auto-preset  
Automatically adds receivable radio stations  
to the presets.  
See “Presetting radio stations  
automatically [Auto-preset]” (P.49).  
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Extraction of voice portions starts.  
During the process, the progress  
status is shown as a percentage on  
the display.  
The process is completed when  
[Voice Detection completed] is  
displayed.  
Extract voice portions from file  
[Voice Detect]  
This function extracts voice portions from a  
recorded voice file. During playback of the  
file following extraction, the silent portions  
are automatically skipped.  
The voice extraction function can be operated  
only in [Recorder] mode.  
MENU button  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
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1
2
Select a folder that contains  
the file from which you want  
to extract the voice portions  
(P. 28).  
Notes  
When extraction of voice portions ends,  
the [Voice Playback] setting in the  
[Play Menu] switches ON.  
If you have selected a folder that does not  
contain the processed file, [Select a file]  
appears on the display. Select the folder  
in which the file has been saved and then  
perform the process again.  
Voice portions may not be extracted  
properly from a file in which you  
have recorded the sound of musical  
instruments playing or similar sounds.  
Voice portions may not be properly  
extracted if the voice level was low (the level  
meter in under -12 dB) and/or the ambient  
noise was high at the time of the recording.  
The larger a recorded voice file, the more  
time extraction processing will take.  
Before starting extraction, charge the  
battery or replace it with a new one in  
order to ensure that the battery does not  
go flat during processing.  
Select [Voice Detect] from the  
menu on the [File Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 53).  
3
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
the file from which you want to  
extract the voice portions.  
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Press the `OK button.  
Rearranging files [Replace]  
The cursor will flash to confirm that  
the file can be moved.  
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.  
STOP (4) button  
MENU button  
5
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
the location to which you want to  
move the file.  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
5
1
2
Select the folder for which you  
want to rearrange the file order  
(P. 28).  
6
7
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
Select [Replace] from the menu  
on the [File Menu].  
If you want to move more files, repeat  
Steps 3 through 6.  
Pressing the 0button without  
pressing the `OK button cancels the  
setting process and returns you to the  
previous screen.  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 53).  
3
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
Press the STOP (4) button to close  
the menu screen.  
the file you want to move.  
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[Move to memory]:  
Moving/Copying files [Move/Copy]  
Move a file from the internal memory  
or microSD card to another folder  
within the internal memory.  
[Copy to memory]:  
Files saved in the internal memory or a  
microSD card can be moved or copied  
within the memory. Files can also be moved  
or copied between memory.  
Copy a file from the internal memory  
or microSD card to another folder  
within the internal memory.  
[Move to microSD]:  
Move a file from the internal memory  
or microSD card to another folder in  
the microSD card.  
MENU button  
[Copy to microSD]:  
Copy a file from the internal memory  
or microSD card to another folder in  
the microSD card.  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
4
5
Press the `OK button.  
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
the number of files you want to  
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move or copy.  
1
2
Select the folder where the file  
you want to move or copy is  
saved (P. 28).  
Select [Move/Copy] from the  
menu on the [File Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 53).  
[One file]:  
Select only the specified file.  
[Selected files]:  
3
Press the  
+
or  
button to select  
the location to which you want to  
Select multiple files.  
[All files]:  
move or copy the file.  
Select all files in the folder.  
6
Press the `OK button to move to  
the respective setting.  
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8
Press the `OK button.  
When you select [One file]:  
1Press the + or button to select the file  
you want to move or copy.  
2Press the `OK button to select the file.  
When you select [Selected files]:  
1Press the + or button to select the file(s)  
you want to move or copy.  
2Press the 9button to check the file(s)  
selected.  
File move or file copy starts if  
[Moving!] or [Copying!] appears  
on the display. During the process,  
the progress status is shown as a  
percentage. The process is completed  
when [File move completed] or  
[File copy completed] is displayed.  
5
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all the files  
you want to move/copy are selected, then  
press the `OK button.  
Notes  
When you select [All files]:  
The recorder cannot copy when the  
memory capacity is not sufficient.  
The recorder cannot move or copy when  
the number of files exceeds 200.  
Do not remove the battery during  
moving or copying. Doing so may  
damage the data.  
When you select [All files], all the files in the  
folder are automatically selected and the  
recorder moves to the [Destination] screen.  
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Press the 9, 0or  
+
,
button to select the folder to  
which you want to move or copy  
the file.  
A file cannot be moved or copied to the  
same folder.  
When operation is canceled during  
moving or copying, only the files for  
which the move or copy process has  
already been completed are saved at the  
new location. The move or copy process  
is canceled for all other files.  
Files which are locked remain so even  
after they are moved or copied.  
DRM files cannot be moved or copied.  
Files cannot be moved or copied directly  
under the [Recorder] folder.  
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3
4
Press the + button to select  
Dividing files [File Divide]  
Files with large capacities and long  
recording times can be divided so that they  
are easier to manage and edit.  
[
Start].  
STOP (4) button  
MENU button  
Press the `OK button.  
[Dividing!] appears and file dividing  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
starts.  
File dividing is completed when  
[File divide completed] appears.  
Only MP3 files and PCM* files  
recorded on this recorder can be  
divided.  
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* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
1
2
Stop playback at the divide  
position.  
While the recorder is in playback  
mode, press and hold the 9  
or 0button to fast-forward or  
rewind.  
It is useful to mark the divide position  
in advance by setting an index mark.  
5
Press the STOP (4) button to  
close the menu screen.  
Select [File Divide] from the menu  
on the [File Menu].  
Notes  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 53).  
File dividing can be performed only 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 divided (P. 55).  
After the file is split, the front part of the  
file is renamed [File name_1.MP3] and  
the latter part of the file is named  
[File name_2.MP3].  
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If a file has an extremely short recording  
time, it may not be divided even if it is an  
MP3 file or PCM file.  
Do not remove the battery while dividing  
a file. Doing so may damage the data.  
3
4
Press the `OK button.  
Press the + or − button to change  
the setting.  
When [USB Connection] is selected:  
Changing the USB class  
[USB Settings]  
Besides selecting [PC] (Connect to PC to  
transfer files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to  
AC adapter to recharge the battery), you can  
switch the USB class to suit your usage.  
[PC]: Setting for when the recorder  
is connected to a 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 a PC for  
charging or to the AC Adapter (A514)  
(optional).  
STOP (4) button  
MENU button  
5
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
[Optional]: Setting to confirm the  
connection method each time a USB  
connection is made.  
When [USB Class] is selected:  
1
2
Select [USB Settings] from the  
menu on the [Device Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 53).  
Press the + or − button to select  
[Storage Class]: Recognized by a PC as  
an external memory device.  
[Composite]: Setting when connected  
to a PC and used as an external  
memory device, USB speaker or  
microphone.  
[
USB Connection] or [USB Class].  
5
6
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
Press the STOP (4) button to  
close the menu screen.  
[USB Connection]:  
Setting for connecting to a PC.  
[USB Class]:  
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Formatting the recorder [Format]  
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 that the  
recorder is connected to the PC if  
MENU button  
[USB Connection] is set to [AC Adapter].  
If the recorder is not recognized by the PC  
as an external storage device, change the  
[USB Class] setting to [Storage Class].  
+ − button  
90button  
`OK button  
If you format the recorder,  
all files will be erased and all  
function settings will return  
to the defaults except the date  
and time settings. Transfer any  
important files to a computer  
before formatting the recorder.  
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1
2
Select [Format] from the menu on  
the [Device Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 53).  
Press the + or − button to select  
the recording media to format.  
3
Press the `OK button.  
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Press the + button to select  
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Press the `OK button.  
[
Start].  
Formatting begins and [Formatting!]  
flashes on the display.  
5
Press the `OK button.  
After the [All data will be erased]  
message displays for two seconds,  
[Start] and [Cancel] appear.  
[Format done] appears when  
formatting ends.  
5
6
Press the  
+
button again to select  
[
Start].  
Notes  
Never format the recorder from a PC.  
When the recorder is formatted, all the  
saved data, including locked files and  
read-only files, is erased.  
After formatting, recorded voice file  
names may start from [0001].  
To restore the function’s settings to  
their initial values, use [Reset Settings]  
(P.66).  
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When a microSD card is inserted into the  
recorder, be sure to confirm the recording  
media as either [Internal memory]  
or [microSD card] so that there is no  
mistake (P.65).  
Replace the battery with a new one in  
order to ensure that the battery does not  
go flat during processing. In addition, it  
may take over 10 seconds to complete  
processing. Never perform operations  
such as the following during processing,  
as such operations may damage the data.  
1Disconnect the AC Adapter during  
processing.  
2Remove the battery during processing.  
3Remove the microSD card during  
processing when [microSD card] is  
selected as the recording media.  
Formatting on the recorder is Quick  
Format. If you format the microSD card,  
file management information is refreshed  
and the data inside the microSD card is  
not deleted completely. When giving  
someone or disposing of the microSD  
card, be careful of data leakage from the  
microSD card. We recommend that the  
microSD card be destroyed when you  
dispose of the microSD card.  
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Using the recorder on your PC  
When 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.  
The recorder is compatible with WMA,  
MP3 and WAV* language content.  
*
WS-813, WS-812 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. 82).  
Operating environment  
Windows  
Macintosh  
Operating System:  
Operating System:  
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (Standard  
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.7 (Standard  
Installation)  
Installation)  
Compatible PC’s:  
Windows PC’s equipped with more than  
one free USB port  
Compatible PC’s:  
Apple Macintosh series equipped with  
more than one free USB port  
Notes  
This is the operating environment required for saving files recorded by this recorder to  
your PC via the USB connection.  
The support service does not cover you if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/  
Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista/7.  
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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC  
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 LED indicator light is blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure  
to follow the description in P.80. 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 the [Format] display of the recorder  
(P.74).  
Folder (directory) names that appear in 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 by using a file management  
tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of files may change 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 noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices near the recorder, unplug the  
external microphone and earphones when you connect the recorder to a PC.  
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Connecting to your PC  
The recorder does not establish a  
connection with a PC if [AC Adapter]  
is selected in the USB connection  
setting. Select [PC] in the USB  
connection setting (P.73).  
1
2
Boot the PC.  
Slide the USB connector slide  
lever in the direction indicated  
by the arrow so that the USB  
connector protrudes from the  
recorder.  
Windows:  
When you connect the recorder to  
Windows and open [My Computer], it  
is recognized by the drive name of the  
product. Inserting a microSD card will  
allow you to use it as [Removable Disk].  
Macintosh:  
When you connect the recorder to  
Mac OS, it is recognized by the drive  
name of the product on the desktop. If  
a microSD card is inserted, [Untitled] is  
displayed.  
3
Make sure that the recorder is in  
stop mode, and connect to the  
PC’s USB port.  
6
Notes  
Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD  
mode.  
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.  
When the recorder is connected through  
a USB hub, operation may become  
unstable. In such cases, refrain from using  
a USB hub.  
Use the dedicated USB cable. If any other  
company’s cable is used, it may lead to  
malfunction of the recorder. Also, never  
use this dedicated cable with any other  
company’s products.  
[Remote (Storage)] is displayed on  
the recorder if the USB connector is  
connected.  
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Disconnecting from your PC  
Windows  
Macintosh  
1
Click [ ] on the task bar located  
at the lower-right corner of the  
screen. Click [Safely remove USB  
Mass Storage Device].  
1
Drag and drop the recorder’s  
drive icon on the desktop to the  
Recycle Bin icon.  
The drive letter will differ depending  
on the PC being used.  
When the window indicating that it  
is safe to remove hardware appears,  
close the window.  
2
Confirm that the recorder LED  
indicator light has turned off  
before disconnecting the USB  
cable.  
2
Confirm that the recorder LED  
indicator light has turned off  
before disconnecting the USB  
cable.  
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Transfer voice files to your PC  
The 5 voice folders of this recorder are named [Folder A], [Folder B], [Folder C], [Folder D]  
and [Folder E]. Recorded voice files are saved in these folders (On the WS-813, FM radio  
recordings are saved in [FLD_FM]).  
4Drive names and folder names  
when a PC is connected:  
Windows  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.79).  
Built-in flash memory  
Drive name  
WS813 *1  
Folder name  
2
Open the Explorer window.  
RECORDER  
Folder A  
When you connect the recorder to  
Windows and open [My Computer],  
it is recognized by the drive name of  
the product.  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
MUSIC  
If you insert a microSD card, it is  
recognized [Removable Disk].  
3
4
5
Open the product name folder.  
Copy the data.  
*
FLD_FM  
2
microSD card  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC (P. 80).  
Drive name  
Folder name  
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RECORDER  
Folder A  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
Macintosh  
Removable  
Disk  
Windows  
MUSIC  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.79).  
Untitled  
When you connect the recorder to  
Mac OS, it is recognized by the  
drive name of the product on the  
desktop. If a microSD card is inserted,  
[Untitled] is displayed.  
Macintosh  
*
FLD_FM  
2
*1 Recognized by the drive name of the product.  
2
Double-click the product name  
icon on the desktop.  
*2 WS-813 only  
3
4
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC (P. 80).  
Notes  
While data is being transmitted, [Busy]  
is displayed and the LED indicator light  
flashes. NEVER disconnect the USB while  
the LED indicator light is flashing. If you  
do, the data may be destroyed.  
WMA format files cannot be played back  
in the Mac OS operating environment.  
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Usage 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  
Macintosh  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.79).  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.79).  
When you connect the recorder to  
Mac OS, it is recognized by the drive  
name of the product on the desktop.  
2
Open the Explorer window.  
When you open [My Computer], the  
recorder is recognized by the drive  
name of the product.  
2
Double-click the product name  
icon on the desktop.  
3
4
5
Open the product name folder.  
Copy the data.  
3
4
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC (P. 80).  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC (P. 80).  
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Note  
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While data is being transmitted, [Busy] is displayed and the LED indicator light flashes.  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the LED indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data may  
be destroyed.  
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Other information  
Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
Charge the battery  
Battery power is getting  
low.  
(WS-813, WS-812 only)  
or replace with a new  
battery (P.14, P.16).  
[Battery low]  
Low battery power.  
[File locked]  
Erase-locked.  
Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file (P. 55).  
Select a folder from  
Recording has been  
Not an audio recording  
folder.  
among [&] to [*] and try  
attempted with a [Music]  
to record again (P.25,  
folder.  
P. 28).  
[Cannot record in this  
folder]  
WS-813 only:  
Re-select from [Folder A]  
through [Folder E] and  
record.  
Tried to record in the  
[FM Radio] folder.  
Not an audio recording  
folder.  
The file is full of index  
Erase unnecessary index  
marks (maximum of 99  
marks (P.42).  
Index full.  
marks).  
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[No more can be set]  
The file is full of Temp  
Erase unnecessary Temp  
marks (maximum of 99  
marks (P.42).  
Temp mark full.  
Folder full.  
marks).  
The folder is full of files  
(maximum of 200 files).  
Erase unnecessary files  
(P.45).  
[Folder full]  
This is a malfunction, so  
go to the store where  
you purchased the  
recorder or an Olympus  
service station for repair  
(P.94).  
[Memory error]  
Error in the memory.  
Error in the memory.  
Error in the memory.  
Remove the microSD  
card and insert it again  
(P.23 to P.24).  
microSD card is not  
recognized correctly.  
[Card error]  
The music file was copied  
illegally.  
[Illegally copied file] Illegally copied file.  
Erase the file (P.45).  
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Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
Zero remaining  
memory.  
Erase unnecessary files  
(P.45).  
[Memory full]  
No remaining memory.  
No files were found in the  
folder.  
Select another folder  
(P.26 to P.28).  
[No file]  
No file.  
There was an error while  
formatting the recorder’s  
memory.  
Reformat the memory  
(P.74).  
[Format error]  
Formatting error.  
[Can't create the  
system file. Connect  
to PC and erase  
The file for management  
cannot be created due to  
a shortage of remaining  
memory.  
Connect the recorder to  
a computer and delete  
unnecessary files.  
The management file  
cannot be created.  
unnecessary file]  
Confirm which files  
can be played on this  
recorder (P. 39).  
[Cannot play this file] File cannot be played. Incompatible format.  
Please select a file then  
carry out the operation  
(P.26 to P.28).  
[Select a file]  
Unselected File.  
File is not selected.  
[Same folder. Can’t  
be moved (copied)]  
Folder cannot be  
moved (copied).  
Attempting to move (copy)  
into the same folder.  
Select another folder.  
Select another file.  
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Attempting to move (copy)  
a file to destination folder  
in which a file with the  
same file name exists.  
[Some files can’t be  
moved (copied)]  
File cannot be moved  
(copied).  
Attempting to split a file  
other than an MP3 or  
PCM file recorded by this  
recorder.  
[This file can’t be  
divided]  
File cannot be split.  
Select another file.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Verify that the battery polarities =and  
The battery is not loaded properly.  
Battery power is getting low.  
The power is off.  
-are correct (P.14).  
Charge the battery (WS-813, WS-812  
only) or replace with a new battery  
(P.14, P.16).  
Nothing appears on  
the display  
Turn the power on (P.19).  
Charge the battery (WS-813, WS-812  
only) or replace with a new battery  
(P.14, P.16).  
Battery power is getting low.  
Won’t start  
The power is off.  
Turn the power on (P.19).  
Release the recorder from HOLD  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Low remaining memory.  
(P. 20).  
Erase unnecessary files (P.45).  
The maximum number of files has  
been reached.  
Change to another folder  
(P. 26 to P. 28).  
Unable to record  
WS-813 only:  
[Output] in the [FM Radio] settings is  
set to [Speaker].  
Set [Output] to [Earphone] (P.67).  
7
Unplug the earphones to use the  
built-in speaker.  
The earphones are connected.  
[Speaker] is set to [Off].  
To output from the built-in speaker,  
set [Speaker] to [On] (P.65).  
No playback sound  
heard  
The volume level is set to [00].  
The microphone sensitivity is too low.  
Adjust the volume level (P. 36).  
Set [Rec Level] to [High] or [Middle]  
(P. 56).  
This could potentially be because  
the output level for the connected  
external devices is too low.  
Adjust the output level for the  
connected devices.  
Recording level too  
low  
WS-813 only:  
The recording level has not been  
adjusted.  
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once more (P. 56).  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
WS-813 only:  
The recording level has not been  
adjusted.  
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once more (P. 56).  
Recording level too  
high  
This could potentially be because  
the recording level and output level  
for connected external devices is  
too high.  
If you cannot record clearly even  
after adjusting the recording level,  
then adjust the output level for the  
connected devices (P. 56).  
When an external monaural  
microphone is connected for  
recording audio, audio is recorded to  
the L channel only.  
The connected external microphone  
is monaural.  
Voice files are not  
recorded in stereo  
[Rec Mode] is set to a monaural  
recording mode.  
Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo  
recording mode (P. 56).  
WS-813 only:  
[Zoom Mic] is set to the + side.  
Set [Zoom Mic] to [Off] (P. 57).  
Cannot find the  
recorded Voice File  
Switch to the correct folder  
(P. 26 to P. 28).  
Wrong folder.  
The recorder was shaken during  
recording.  
———  
Noise heard during  
playback  
The recorder was placed near a cell  
phone or fluorescent lamp while  
recording or during playback.  
7
Move the recorder.  
WS-813, WS-812 only:  
Extract voice portions using  
[Voice Detect].  
Silent portions not  
skipped during  
playback  
The [Voice Detect] process has not  
been performed.  
[Voice Playback] is set to [Off].  
The file is locked.  
Set [Voice Playback] to [On].  
Unlock the file (P. 55).  
Unable to erase the  
file  
Unlock the file or cancel the file’s read-  
only setting on the PC.  
The file is read-only.  
Unable to erase the  
folder  
The folder contains a file which cannot Connect the recorder to your PC and  
be recognized by the recorder. erase the folder (P.79).  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
If the built-in speaker amps are used  
to monitor recording, there is a risk  
that audio feedback will occur while  
recording. It is recommended that  
you use earphones as the recording  
monitor.  
Noise is audible  
through the recording Acoustic feedback is occurring.  
Make adjustments, such as further  
distancing the earphones from  
the microphones, not pointing the  
microphones at the earphones, or  
lowering the volume of the recording  
monitor.  
monitor  
The maximum number of marks has  
been reached.  
Erase unnecessary marks (P.42).  
Unable to set index  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P. 55).  
marks, temp marks  
Unlock the file or cancel the file’s read-  
only setting on the PC.  
The file is read-only.  
WS-813 only:  
The supplied earphones also function  
as an antenna. When using the  
recorder as a radio, be sure to plug in  
the earphones.  
The earphones are not plugged into  
the EAR jack.  
Cannot receive  
FM radio signal  
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To output from the built-in speaker, set  
[Output] to [Speaker] (P.67).  
[Output] is set to [Earphone].  
WS-813, WS-812 only:  
When using the supplied rechargeable  
battery, set the battery setting  
to [Ni-MH]. Also, avoid using the  
battery outside the recommended  
temperature range (P.15, P.18, P.65).  
[Battery] is set to [Alkaline].  
Cannot recharge  
When using the USB connection,  
follow the confirmation display and  
press the `OK button.  
You have not pressed the  
`OK button.  
Set [USB Class] to [Storage Class]  
(P.73).  
[USB Class] is set to [Composite].  
The PC is unable  
to recognize the  
recorder  
[USB Connection] is set to  
[AC Adapter].  
Set [USB Connection] to [PC] (P.73).  
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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. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country.  
sStereo microphone: ME51S  
The built-in large-diameter microphone  
enables sensitive stereo recording.  
s2 channel microphone (omni-  
directional): ME30W  
Two ME30 monaural microphones  
come in a set with a miniature tripod  
and a connection adapter. These highly  
sensitive omni-directional microphones  
are supported by plug-in power and  
are well-suited to recording musical  
performances.  
sCompact Gun Microphone  
(unidirectional): ME31  
This directional microphone is useful  
for various types of recording such as  
outdoor recording of wild birds singing.  
The metal body provides sturdiness and  
high rigidity.  
sCompact zoom microphone  
(unidirectional): ME32  
This microphone is integrated with a  
tripod, making it suitable for recording  
audio at a distance, such as from your  
table at a meeting or conference.  
sTelephone pickup microphone:  
TP8  
This earphone-type microphone can  
be placed into your ear while you are  
phoning. The voice or conversation from  
the phone can be recorded clearly.  
sNi-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). This charger can quick charge  
Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable  
batteries.  
sNi-MH rechargeable battery:  
BR401  
High-efficiency rechargeable long life  
battery.  
sUSB connecting AC adapter: A514  
5VDC AC Adapter for USB connection.  
sConnecting cord: KA333  
This connecting cord has stereo mini-  
plugs (ø3.5) with resistance at both ends.  
Use it 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 included.  
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sHighly sensitive noise-  
cancellation monaural  
microphone (unidirectional):  
ME52W  
This microphone is used to record  
audio at a distance while minimizing  
surrounding noise.  
sUSB cable: KP-19  
sTie clip microphone  
(omni-directional): ME15  
This small unobtrusive microphone  
comes with a tie-clip.  
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Specifications  
4Maximum working output:  
150 mW (8 Ω speaker)  
General  
4Recording format:  
Linear PCM* (Pulse Code Modulation)  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)  
WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
4Sampling frequency:  
Linear PCM format  
4Maximum headphone output:  
â150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)  
4Wide band characteristic  
headphone output:  
75 mV â(according to EN 50332-2)  
4Recording media:  
Built-in NAND FLASH memory:  
WS-813: 8 GB/WS-812: 4 GB/  
WS-811: 2 GB  
44.1 kHz/16 bit *1  
4 4 .1 k H z  
microSD card:  
2 GB to 32 GB  
4Speaker:  
MP3 format  
256 kbps *1  
192 kbps *2  
128 kbps  
4 4 .1 k H z  
4 4 .1 k H z  
44.1 kHz  
Built-in ø 18 mm round dynamic speaker  
4MIC jack:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
64 kbps  
4EAR jack:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or  
more  
4Input power requirement:  
Battery:  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
22.05 kHz  
8 kHz  
32 kbps  
AAA battery (LR03) or  
16 kbps  
Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery  
External power supply:  
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8 kbps  
USB connecting AC adapter (A514) 5 V  
*1 WS-813, WS-812 only  
*2 WS-811 only  
4External dimensions:  
100.2 mm × 40 mm × 14.8 mm  
(without protrusions)  
4Weight:  
57 g (including battery)  
4Operating temperature:  
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F  
4Tuning frequency range  
(WS-813 only):  
FM radio: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz  
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Frequency response  
4During recording mode  
(Microphone jack):  
Linear PCM format  
44.1 kHz/16 bit *1  
40 Hz to 21 kHz  
MP3 format  
256 kbps *1  
192 kbps *2  
128 kbps  
40 Hz to 20 kHz  
40 Hz to 19 kHz  
40 Hz to 17 kHz  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
64 kbps  
32 kbps  
16 kbps  
8 kbps  
40 Hz to 19 kHz  
40 Hz to 16 kHz  
40 Hz to 13 kHz  
40 Hz to 8 kHz  
40 Hz to 3 kHz  
*1 WS-813, WS-812 only  
*2 WS-811 only  
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4During recording mode  
(Built-in stereo microphone):  
70 Hz to 20 kHz  
(However, for recording in the MP3  
format or the WMA format, the upper  
limit value of the frequency response  
depends on the recording mode)  
4During playback mode:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
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Specifications  
Guide to battery life  
The following values are strictly for reference only.  
4In recording mode (Internal memory):  
Built-in stereo microphones  
Recording mode  
Ni-MH Rechargeable  
battery  
Alkaline battery  
Linear PCM format  
MP3 format  
44.1 kHz/16 bit *  
128 kbps  
20 h.  
22 h.  
21 h.  
27 h.  
15 h.  
18 h.  
17 h.  
22 h.  
128 kbps  
WMA format  
8 kbps  
4In voice file playback mode (All Playback Mode):  
Built-in speaker  
Recording mode  
Ni-MH Rechargeable  
battery  
Alkaline battery  
Linear PCM format  
44.1 kHz/16 bit *  
128 kbps  
19 h.  
21 h.  
21 h.  
24 h.  
15 h.  
17 h.  
17 h.  
20 h.  
MP3 format  
128 kbps  
WMA format  
8 kbps  
Earphone playback  
Recording mode  
Ni-MH Rechargeable  
battery  
Alkaline battery  
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Linear PCM format  
MP3 format  
44.1 kHz/16 bit *  
128 kbps  
22 h.  
29 h.  
30 h.  
30 h.  
17 h.  
21 h.  
22 h.  
22 h.  
128 kbps  
WMA format  
8 kbps  
4In FM radio mode (Internal memory) (WS-813 only):  
Earphone playback  
Recorder status  
Ni-MH Rechargeable  
battery  
Alkaline battery  
During FM radio reception  
During FM radio recording  
12 h.  
7 h.  
11 h.  
7 h.  
* WS-813, WS-812 only.  
Note  
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Specifications  
Guide to recording times  
The following values are strictly for reference only.  
4Linear PCM format:  
Recording mode  
44.1 kHz/16 bit  
12 h. 5 min.  
6 h.  
Recording media  
WS-813 (8 GB)  
Internal memory  
WS-812 (4 GB)  
8 GB  
12 h. 5 min.  
6 h.  
microSD card  
4 GB  
2 GB  
3 h.  
4MP3 format:  
Recording mode  
Recording media  
256 kbps  
66 h. 30 min.  
33 h.  
192 kbps  
----  
----  
128 kbps  
133 h.  
WS-813 (8 GB)  
WS-812 (4 GB)  
WS-811 (2 GB)  
8 GB  
Internal memory  
66 h. 30 min.  
33 h. 30 min.  
133 h.  
----  
22 h.  
89 h.  
44 h.  
22 h.  
66 h. 30 min.  
33 h.  
microSD card  
4 GB  
66 h.  
2 GB  
16 h. 30 min.  
33 h.  
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4WMA format:  
Recording mode  
32 kbps  
Recording media  
128 kbps  
64 kbps  
16 kbps  
1028 h.  
511 h.  
8 kbps  
2043 h.  
1016 h.  
WS-813 (8 GB)  
WS-812 (4 GB)  
132 h.  
65 h.  
261 h.  
129 h.  
522 h.  
259 h.  
Internal memory  
32 h.  
30 min.  
65 h.  
30 min.  
WS-811 (2 GB)  
8 GB  
131 h.  
522 h.  
259 h.  
258 h.  
1027 h.  
510 h.  
514 h.  
2042 h.  
1014 h.  
130 h.  
261 h.  
64 h.  
30 min.  
4 GB  
129 h.  
microSD card  
32 h.  
30 min.  
2 GB  
65 h.  
129 h.  
255 h.  
508 h.  
Notes  
Available recording time may be shorter if numerous 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  
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Specifications  
Maximum recording time per file  
Guide to recordable number of songs  
The maximum capacity for a single file  
is approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3, and  
approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM*1 format  
(WAV).  
Regardless of the amount of remaining  
memory, the longest sound recording  
time per file is restricted to the following  
value.  
WS-813: 2,000 songs  
WS-812: 1,000 songs  
WS-811: 500 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  
192 kbps *2  
128 kbps  
approx. 37 h. 10 min.  
approx. 49 h. 30 min.  
approx. 74 h. 30 min.  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
64 kbps  
32 kbps  
16 kbps  
8 kbps  
approx. 26 h. 40 min.  
approx. 26 h. 40 min.  
approx. 26 h. 40 min.  
approx. 53 h. 40 min.  
approx. 148 h. 40 min.  
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*2 WS-811 only  
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Technical assistance and support  
The following contact information relates to technical support for Olympus recorders and  
software only.  
sTechnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada  
1-888-553-4448  
sUser Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada  
sTechnical 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  
sUser Support E-mail address in Europe  
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For customers in Europe:  
The “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European  
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.  
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate  
collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU  
countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.  
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for  
the disposal of this product.  
Applicable Product: WS-813/WS-812/WS-811  
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II]  
indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please  
do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return  
and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the  
waste batteries.  
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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.  
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan.  
Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111  
OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH  
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany.  
Tel. +49 (0)40-237730  
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany.  
EN-BD3512-01  
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