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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
W-20
INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
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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 audio/image recording,
we recommend that you test the audio/image
recording functions before use.
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER W-20 INSTRUCTIONS 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 audio/image recording, we recommend that you test the audio/image recording functions before use.

  • Page 2: General Precautions

    2 call your dealer or local Olympus from such equipment. representative for servicing. G Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Erasing ............ 23 System Sounds (bEEP) ......24 Resetting the Recorder (CLEAR) ... 25 Managing Files on Your PC Using OLYMPUS Voice Album Software .. 27 Using Online Help ........32 Installing Software ........29 File Format ..........33 Starting Voice Album ......30 Window Names ........

  • Page 4: Main Features

    You can edit audio and image files using the special “OLYMPUS Voice Album” software included in the package. Connect the included USB cable to your compurter for faster transmission speed.

  • Page 5: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of Parts Jogdial & 1 Built-in microphone 2 Record indicator lamp 3 Display (LCD panel) 4 REC (Record) button # –/0 (Rewind) button 5 MENU/FOLDER button $ +/9 (Fast Forward) button 6 Shutter button % PLAY button 7 Lens ^ Built-in speaker 8 HOLD switch &...
  • Page 6 Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) When the recorder is halted and is not recording or playing back, it displays a clock. If the STOP button is pressed and held, it displays the available remaining recording time and the total number of files in a folder.

  • Page 7: Inserting Batteries

    (time/date, etc.). For your convenience,the recorder also logs the current settings in nonvolatile memory at hourly intervals. An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery from Olympus can be used for the recorder. However, the battery level may not be indicated correctly when the Ni-MH Rechargeabel battery is used.

  • Page 8: Setting Time/Date (Time)

    Setting Time/Date (TIME) If you have set the time and date, information as to when a file is recorded is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. The time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function ( P.20).

  • Page 9: Notes On The Folders

    Notes on the Folders • You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display The recorder has three folders: A, B, and by pressing the MENU/FOLDER button while Press the MENU/FOLDER button to change setting the hour and minute. folders. Folders toggle in the order of A → B →...

  • Page 10: Recording

    Recording Press the MENU/FOLDER button Built-in microphone to choose folder A or B. The folder name is displayed. a Current folder Press the REC button to start recording. The record indicator lamp glows red. • If you press the MENU/FOLDER button while recording, the screen display will change.

  • Page 11: Recording Modes (Mode)

    Recording Modes (MOdE) You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. Continuous recording time is approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes in HQ mode, approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes in SP mode and approximately 6 hours and 4 minutes in LP mode.

  • Page 12: Microphone Sensitivity (Mic)

    Microphone Sensitivity (MIC) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.26). Press the +/9 or –/0 button until “MIC” flashes on the display. Press the PLAY button. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins.

  • Page 13: Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (Vcva)

    Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient and convenient.

  • Page 14: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Holding the Camera (Recorder) Hold the recorder securely with both hands and keep your elbows close to your body. Make sure you don’t block the lens with your finger or the camera strap. Good position Bad position Shooting Lamp System When the shooting lamp on the side of the finder is on or flashes in orange or green, that indicates the recorder is in one of the following states: Lamp Status...
  • Page 15 • You cannot see recorded images using the recorder's display. Transfer image files to a computer and use the “OLYMPUS Voice Album” software included in the package to view them ( P.30).
  • Page 16 Taking Pictures If you cannot take a picture The following are probable causes. Eliminate the problem and resume photography. Probable cause Message Action Maximum number of image The shooting lamp flashes in orange. Erase unwanted image files. files recorded (250 images) The display flashes “FULL”.

  • Page 17: Playing

    Playing Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose the file that you want to play. Press the PLAY button to start playback. • If you press the MENU/FOLDER button during playback, the screen display will change.
  • Page 18 Playing Playback Operation How to Cancel functions Fast Press the PLAY button for 1 second or longer while stopped or Press the PLAY button Playback playing a file. again. ➥ The recorder plays back at approximately 30% faster than ➥ Playback returns to (F.PLAY) normal rate.

  • Page 19: Moving Files Between Folders (Move)

    Moving Files Between Folders (MOVE) You can move a file recorded in folder A or B to the other. The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. Choose the file you want to move and play it.

  • Page 20: Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

    Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. Up to 5 alarms can be set. Setting Alarm Playback Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds.
  • Page 21 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the time and date: 1 Press the +/9 or –/0 to select a value. 2 Press the PLAY button to set the value. • Time and date setup proceeds in the order of month, date, hour, and minute. Press the STOP button.
  • Page 22 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) To Cancel an Alarm Playback Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to select a file for which alarm playback is set. Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or longer.

  • Page 23: Erasing

    Erasing You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. Erasing One File at a Time Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose the file you want to erase. You can erase a file while you are playing it back.

  • Page 24: System Sounds (Beep)

    System Sounds (bEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.26). Press the +/9 or –/0 button until “bEEP”...

  • Page 25: Resetting The Recorder (Clear)

    Resetting the Recorder (CLEAR) This function erases all files stored in the recorder and also resets the current time and other settings to their initial status. If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and transfer those files from the recorder to the computer before resetting the device.

  • Page 26: Menu List

    Menu List Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer Recording mode setting. Switch among HQ, SP, and LP modes. P.11) Microphone mode setting. Switch between HI and LO modes. P.12) VCVA setting. Switch between On (enabled) and OFF (disabled).

  • Page 27: Using Olympus Voice Album Software

    Using OLYMPUS Voice Album Software By connecting the recorder to your PC, you will be able to use Voice Album in the following ways: Visual Index function PC Camera function The Visual Index function displays the images You can monitor the images using your PC.

  • Page 28: Operating Environment

    Using OLYMPUS Voice Album Software Operating Environment IBM PC/AT compatible PC Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/ Me/ 2000 Professional/ XP Professional,Home Edition CPU: Intel Pentium II class 233 MHz processor or better RAM: 64 MB or more Hard drive space:...

  • Page 29: Installing Software

    • Check your PC’s operating system before attempting installation. • Exit all running applications. • If you are running Windows 2000 /XP (Professional only) on a network, you need to log on as an administrator. Insert OLYMPUS Voice Album into Select where to install Voice the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 30: Starting Voice Album

    PC, or if Voice Album does not start automatically when you connect the recorder to the PC, click on the [Start] button, point to [All Programs], select [OLYMPUS Voice Album] then click on [OLYMPUS Voice Album]. To exit Voice Album, click on the button on the window, or click on [File], and then click on [Exit Voice Album].

  • Page 31: Window Names

    Window Names 1 Menu bar 5 Visual Index View You can select various menu commands. Displays Visual Indexes (which are images 2 Tool bar linked to an audio file). 6 Recorder View Frequently used menu commands are assigned to buttons. Displays folder structure of connected 3 Playback Controller recorder.

  • Page 32: Using Online Help

    Using Online Help To open Online Help, do either of the following: • Click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS Voice Album], then click on [Help]. • While Voice Album is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu.

  • Page 33: File Format

    File Format Transferred audio files are recorded in WAVE format (.wav) and image files are recorded in JPEG format (.jpg). When you transfer files, the filenames change as follows. In the recorder On the PC A001 DW A0001.wav (jpg) Folder name Extension Prefix added to the file in the PC...

  • Page 34: Other Information Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on The batteries are not loaded properly. Verify polarity is correct ( P.7). the display The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD ( P.25). Won’t start The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD ( P.25).

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Shooting ... 5,000 images or more (with alkaline batteries, based on our The following are contact infomation standard testing procedure) technical for technical support for Olympus External dimensions: 119.5 x 29.5 x 19.5mm recorders and software only. (without protrusions) Weight: 70 g (including batteries) N Technical Hotline Number in the U.S.
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  • Page 144 Model Number: W-20 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 800-622-6372 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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