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DIGITAL VOICE Getting started 1
RECORDER Recording 2
WS-853
Playback 3
Menu 4
WS-852
Use with a PC 5
Other information 6
USER MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder.

Please read these instructions for information about using the product
correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record

function and volume before use.
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Table of contents
Names of parts ........................................................ 4
3 Playback
Recorder ...........................................................................4
Display (Normal mode) .....................................................5 Playback ................................................................30
Display (Simple mode)......................................................6 Basic playback procedure ................................................30
Fast-forwarding ..............................................................31
1 Getting started Rewinding ......................................................................31
Skipping to the beginning of a file .................................32
Setup ...................................................................... 7
Playback through the earphones ....................................33
Inserting the battery.........................................................8
Changing the playback speed .........................................35
Turning the power ON .......................................................9
A-B repeat playback........................................................36
Setting the inserted battery..............................................9
Setting the time/date .....................................................10 Index marks/temp marks ........................................37
Selecting the mode.........................................................10 Writing an index mark/temp mark .................................37
Erasing an index mark/temp mark..................................37
Charging the battery ..............................................11
Charging the battery by connecting to a PCs USB Erasing files............................................................38
connector .......................................................................11 Erasing files.....................................................................38
Batteries ................................................................13
4 Menu
Inserting/removing a microSD card ..........................15
Inserting a microSD card .................................................15 Setting menu items ................................................40
Removing a microSD card ...............................................16 Basic operation ...............................................................40
Preventing accidental operation..............................17 File menu [File Menu] .............................................43
Setting HOLD mode ........................................................17 Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock] ..................43
Releasing HOLD mode.....................................................17 Dividing a file [File Divide] ..............................................43
Turning the power OFF ............................................18 Displaying file information [Property] ...........................43
Selecting folders and files .......................................19 Recording menu [Rec Menu] ....................................44
Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file....19 Selecting the recording level [Rec Level].........................44
Setting the recording mode [Rec Mode] .........................44
2 Recording Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter] ...........45
Voice-activated recording function [VCVA] .....................45
Recording...............................................................21 Voice sync recording function [V-Sync. Rec] ....................46
Basic recording procedure ...............................................21 Playback menu [Play Menu].....................................48
Pausing/resuming recording ...........................................23 Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] ..............48
Quickly checking a recording...........................................23 Emphasizing voice more clearly [Voice Filter] .................48
Monitoring while recording ............................................24 Adjusting low volume portions during playback
Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] ................25 [Voice Balancer] .............................................................48
Changing the recording scene.........................................25 Selecting playback modes [Play Mode]...........................49
Recording with an external microphone...................27 Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ....................................49
Recording with an external microphone .........................27 LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] ........................51
Recording from another connected device................28 Adjusting the contrast [Contrast] ....................................51
Recording audio from another device with this recorder ...28 Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ...............................51
EN Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep] ...........................51
Changing the display language [Language] ...................51
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Table of contents
Device menu [Device Menu] ....................................52 Indications used in this manual
Selecting the recording media [Memory Select] .............52
Setting the battery in use [Battery] ................................52
Setting the time/date [Time & Date] ..............................52 NOTE
Selecting the mode [Mode Select] ..................................53 Describes precautions and operations that
Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] ...............53 should be absolutely avoided in using the
Formatting a recording media [Format] ..........................54
voice recorder.
Checking recording media information [Memory Info.] ...55
Checking voice recorder information [System Info.] .......55
TIP
5 Use with a PC Describes useful information and hints that
will help you getting the most out of your
PC operating environment ......................................56 voice recorder.
PC connection/disconnection...................................58
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC .............................58
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ....................60

Indicates reference pages describing details
Transferring files to a PC..........................................61 or related information.
6 Other information
Alarm message list..................................................63
Troubleshooting ....................................................65
Recorder care .........................................................68
Accessories (optional) .............................................69
Copyright and trademark information .....................70
Safety precautions..................................................71
Specifications .........................................................75
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Names of parts
Recorder
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1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) # FOLDER/INDEX button

2 Display $ CALENDAR/SCENE button
3 LED indicator light (LED) % 0 button
4 STOP ( 4) button ^ + button
5 ERASE button & 9 button
6 MENU button * ÒK button
7 Built-in speaker ( button
8 USB connector/USB connector ) Stand
cover (retractable) - USB connector slide lever
9 Built-in stereo microphone (R) = Microphone jack ( )
0 POWER switch q Earphone jack ( )
! Card cover w Battery cover
@ REC (record) ( s) button e Strap hole
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Names of parts
Display (Normal Mode)
During recording mode During stop mode

or playback mode
Names of parts
1 2 1 2
3 8 3 8
4 4
5 5 9
6 0 6 !
7 7
1 File name Rec Scene:

2 Battery indicator [ ]: Dictation
[ ]: Meeting
[ ]: Ni-MH*1 [ ]: Conference
[ ]: Alkaline*1 [ ]: Duplication (Cassette)
3 Folder indicator, Current file [ ]: Duplication (CD)
number in folder/Total number [ ]: Duplication (Timer)
of recorded files in folder and file [ ]: Telephone Rec
lock indicator [ ]: DNS
[ ] [ ] [ ]: Rec Level
4 Voice recorder status indicator [ ]: VCVA
[ ]: Recording indicator [ ]: V-Sync. Rec
[ ]: Recording pause indicator [ ]: Low Cut Filter
[ ]: Stop indicator [ ]: Voice Balancer*1
[ ]: Playback indicator Voice Filter*2
[ ]: Fast playback indicator [ ]: Noise Cancel*1
[ ]: Slow playback indicator Play Mode:
[ ]: Fast-forward indicator [ ]: Folder
[ ]: Fast-rewind indicator [ ]: File
5 Elapsed recording time or [ ]: Repeat
playback time 8 Recording format indicator
6 Recording media indicator 9 File length
[l]: Internal memory
0 Level meter
[m]: microSD card
Possible recording time remaining ! Playback position bar indicator
7 Meanings of indicators shown in * 1 WS-853 model only EN
indicator display area * 2 WS-852 model only
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Names of parts
Display (Simple Mode)
During recording mode During stop mode

or playback mode
Names of parts
1 2 1 2
3 3
4 4
6 7
5 8 5 8
1 Folder indicator, Current file 7 File length (During stop mode),

number in folder/Total number Playback position bar indicator
of recorded files in folder and file (During playback mode)
lock indicator 8 Rec Scene
2 Battery indicator
[ ]: Ni-MH*1 * 1 WS-853 model only
[ ]: Alkaline*1
3 Voice recorder status indicator TIP
[ ]: Recording indicator Pressing and holding the STOP ( 4)
[ ]: Recording pause indicator button while the voice recorder is in
[ ]: Stop indicator stop mode displays the settings [Time
[ ]: Playback indicator & Date] and [Remain] (amount of
[ ]: Fast playback indicator possible recording time remaining). If
[ ]: Slow playback indicator the current time/date is set incorrectly,
[ ]: Fast-forward indicator see Setting the time/date [Time &
[ ]: Fast-rewind indicator Date] (P.52).
4 Elapsed recording time or
playback time
5 Recording media indicator
[l]: Internal memory
[m]: microSD card
Possible recording time remaining
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Getting started
Setup
After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use. 1
Getting Inserting the battery
1
Setup
started
3
Getting Turning the power ON
started 2
3
Getting Selecting the battery setting (WS-853 model only)
started 3 Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting
3 for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline
battery.
Getting Setting the time/date
started 4 Set the voice recorders clock for use with file management.
3
Getting Selecting the mode
started 5 Select either normal mode or simple mode.
3
Getting Charging the recorder (WS-853 model only)
started 6
Remove the screen protector

on the display.
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Setup
Inserting the battery
1 Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice
recorder.
Setup
1 Slide open the battery cover 3 Slide the battery cover

while pressing down on it. completely closed.
2 Insert AAA batteries, making

sure to place the positive and
negative terminals correctly.
Insert the batterys

negative terminal first
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Setup
Turning the power ON Setting the inserted battery
1 Slide the POWER switch to the

WS-853 model only
1
[ON] position.
Setup
1 Press the + or button to select
the type of battery you inserted.
Battery type
[Ni-MH] ( )
Select if you inserted an Olympus
POWER switch nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
[Alkaline] ( )
Select if you inserted an alkaline
TIP battery.
When [Language] appears in the 2 Press the ÒK button to finalize
display after turning the power ON, the setting.
press the + or button to change the
display language and press the ÒK
button to finalize the setting.
NOTE
The mode can be switched even after
setting Setting the battery in use
[Battery] (P.52).
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Setup
Setting the time/date Selecting the mode
1 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to 1 Press the + or button to

select the item to set. change the mode.
Setup
[Normal Mode]:
2 Press the + or button to change
This is the standard mode in which
the number. all functions are available.
To change the setting of another item, [Simple Mode]:
press the 9 or 0 button to move This mode lists frequently used
the blinking cursor, then press the + or functions. Displayed text becomes
button to change the number. larger for easier viewing.
3 Press the ÒK button to finalize 2 Press the ÒK button to finalize
the setting. the setting.
TIP TIP
You can press the ÒK button during The mode can be switched even
the setting procedure to set the items after setting. Selecting the mode
entered so far and start the clock. [ModeSelect] (P.53)
Once the mode is set after purchase,
the [Mode Select] screen is not
displayed again, even if the batteries
are replaced.
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Charging the battery
Charging the battery by connecting to a PCs USB connector
3 After making sure the voice 1

WS-853 model only
recorder is stopped, connect the

USB connector to a USB port on a
NOTE PC.
Before charging the battery, insert the
rechargeable battery provided and set
[Battery] to [Ni-MH] (P.8, P.52).
1 Start the PC.

2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction of the
arrow.
4 Press the ÒK button to start

charging the battery.
When [Battery] (P.52) is set to

[Ni-MH], [Press OK to start charging]
appears on the display. Press the ÒK
button while this message is blinking.
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5 Charging has finished when the NOTE
battery indicator changes to [ ].
Never attempt to charge an alkaline
1 battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
The power of the PC must be ON to
charge the battery using the USB
connector.
Chargingtime: About 3 hours* You cannot charge the battery when
* Approximate time needed to fully the power of the PC is OFF, or the PC
charge a completely flat battery at is in standby, sleep or auto power OFF
room temperature. mode.
Battery charging time will depend on Do not use a USB hub when charging
the amount of remaining power and the battery by connecting to the PC.
the state of the battery. You cannot charge the battery if [ ]*1
or [ ]*2 is blinking. Charge the battery
in an ambient temperature of between 5
and 35C (41 and 95F).
*1 [ ] Ambient temperature is too
low.
*2 [ ] Ambient temperature is too
high
If battery life has become noticeably
short on a full charge, replace the
battery with a new one.
Insert the USB connector securely all
the way. Operation will not be normal if
the connection is not made properly.
Use the optional USB extension cable
(KP19) if needed.
Use only a compatible Olympus USB
extension cable (KP19). Operation is not
guaranteed if another manufacturers
cable is used. Only use the Olympus
USB extension cable with the voice
recorder and never use if a product
from another manufacturer is used.
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Batteries
Battery indicator Rechargeable batteries
As the battery loses its remaining charge, the
battery indicator on the display changes as WS-853 model only 1
follows:
Batteries
Read the information below carefully when
using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
[ ] indicates there is little remaining
battery charge. Charge the battery or 4 Discharging
replace it with a fresh one. When the
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally
battery has run out [ ] and [Battery
when not in use. Be sure to charge the
low] appear, and operation stops.
battery before use.
Battery precautions 4 Operating temperature

The voice recorder does not support Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based
manganese batteries. products. Their performance can vary
Always turn the power off before replacing even when used within the recommended
the battery. Files may be damaged if the operating temperature range. This variation
battery is removed while the voice recorder is normal.
is recording or performing an operation
such as erasing a file. 4 Recommended temperature
If the batteries are removed from the ranges
voice recorder, the [Time & Date] screen is When powering voice recorder: 0 to 42C
displayed automatically when the power (32 to 107.6F)
is turned on. See Setting the time/ When being charged: 5 to 35C (41 to 95F)
date [Time & Date] (P.52) for the During long-term storage: -20 to 30C (-4
procedure. to 86F)
When not using the voice recorder for Use of a rechargeable battery outside the
an extended period, always remove the
temperature ranges above may result
battery before storage.
reduced in battery performance or life. When
The continuous battery usage time is
not using the voice recorder for an extended
reduced when using a microSD card
period, remove the rechargeable battery
(P.76).
before storage to prevent fluid leakage or
The continuous battery usage time will
vary depending on the performance of the rust.
battery in use (P.76).
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Batteries
NOTE
Due to the nature of nickel-metal
1 hydride rechargeable batteries, new
batteries and batteries not used for an
extended period (one month or more)
Batteries
may not charge completely. The battery

should become fully charged after
charging and discharging the battery
up to three times.
When buying rechargeable batteries,
always select model BR404 nickel-
metal hydride rechargeable batteries.
Operation is not guaranteed, if
batteries from another manufacturer
is used.
Always dispose rechargeable batteries
in the legally prescribed manner. Before
disposing rechargeable batteries that
are not fully discharged, take steps to
prevent shorting such as insulating
their terminals with tape.
The continuous battery usage time of
a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery that has been used repeatedly
will be reduced due to battery
degradation (P.76).
The [Battery] screen appears
automatically after you have replaced
the battery. You can also use a menu
operation to display this screen and set
the battery (P.52).
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Inserting/removing a microSD card
The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD cards
(microSD, microSDHC) sold separately.
Inserting a microSD card 1

1 While the voice recorder is in stop 3 Close the card cover.
mode, open the card cover. The recording media selection screen
appears after a microSD card has been
inserted.
4 To record onto the microSD card,
press the + or button and
select [Yes].
2 Insert a microSD card, making sure

it is placed correctly as shown.
5 Press the ÒK button to finalize
the setting.
TIP
You can also select the internal memory
as the recording media (P.52).
Insert the microSD card straight, NOTE

avoiding crooked insertion.
Inserting a microSD card the wrong way The voice recorder may not be able to
or crookedly could damage its contact recognize a microSD card formatted
surface or cause it to jam in the slot. (initialized) for a PC or other device.
A microSD card not inserted fully (until it Before using a microSD card, always
clicks into place) might not record data. initialize it on the voice recorder
(P.54).
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Removing a microSD card
1 1 While the voice recorder is in stop NOTE

mode, open the card cover. MicroSD cards may pop out forcefully
on removal if you flick or release your

finger too quickly after pressing the
card in.
Depending on the cards manufacturer
and type, some microSD cards and
microSDHC cards may not be fully
compatible with the voice recorder and
not be recognized properly.
For microSD card compatibility under
Olympus verification, please contact
our customer support at:
2 Release the microSD card by http://www.olympusamerica.com
pressing it inward, then letting it Note that our customer support will
slowly return. provide information on microSD card
manufacturers and card types for which
Olympus has verified operation, but
will not guarantee it's performance.
Also note that some cards may
no longer be recognized correctly
by the voice recorder in case
card manufacturer changes card
specifications.
Read the operating instructions
provided with the card when using a
microSD card.
If a microSD card is not recognized by
The microSD card moves outward and the voice recorder, try removing and
stops. Pull the microSD card out with reinserting the card to have the voice
your fingertips. recorder recognizing the card again.
If [Memory Select] was set to Processing speed may be low for
[microSD card], [Internal memory some microSD card types. Processing
selected] is displayed after removing a performance may also be reduced by
microSD card. writing or deleting data repeatedly
from a microSD card. In this case,
3 Close the card cover. reinitialize the card ( P.54).
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Preventing accidental operation
Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button
operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from
accidentally pressing the button when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also
useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording. 1
Setting HOLD mode Releasing HOLD mode
Preventing accidental operation

1 While the recorder is in recording 1 Slide the POWER switch to the
mode or playback mode, slide [ON] position.
the POWER switch to the [OFF/
HOLD] position.
[Hold] appears in the display, and the

recorder enters HOLD mode.
NOTE
When any button is pressed during HOLD mode, [Hold] appears in the display for 2
seconds. No other operation is performed.
Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback (or recording) continues the playback
(or recording) operation and prevents any other operation from being performed (The
power turns off when playback ends or when recording ends because, for example, there
is no remaining memory space).
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Turning the power OFF
Existing data, menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF.
1 While the recorder is in stop Power Save mode

1 mode, slide the POWER switch to
the [OFF/HOLD] position. When the voice recorder has been
stopped for at least 5 minutes after
Turning the power OFF
power ON, the display disappears and

the voice recorder automatically enters
the Power Save mode.
Pressing any button releases the
Power Save mode.
The playback stop position at power

OFF is stored in the memory.
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Turning the power OFF whenever the
voice recorder is not in use minimizes
battery consumption.
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Selecting folders and files
The recorder provides five folders, [ ], [ ],[ ], [ ] and [ ]. Each folder can store up to 200 files.
1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX button Using the Calendar Search function

while the voice recorder is in stop to search for a file 1
mode.

You can search for voice files by specifying a
a recording date. If you have forgotten in which
b folder a file has been saved, this feature lets you
access it quickly by entering its recording date.
NOTE
a File number To perform a calendar search, you
b Folder indicator need to set [Time & Date] in advance
The folder changes each time you (P.52).
press the FOLDER/INDEX button.
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to
1 Press the CALENDAR/SCENE button
select the desired file.
while the voice recorder is in stop
mode.
Immediately after a file is selected, the

recorded date and time is displayed for
2 seconds only.
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2 Press the +, , 9 or 0
button to select the desired date.
a
1
b
c
d
a Number of files saved (recorded) on

selected date
b Date file was recorded
c Selected date
d Todays date
Dates on which files were saved are
underlined.
9 or 0 button:
Move to the previous/next date. Press
and hold to skip to the next date on
which a file was recorded.
+ or button:
Move to the previous/next week.
3 Press the ÒK button.
the desired file.

playback.
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Recording
Recording
The voice recorder has five folders ([ ] to [ ]) in which recorded files can be saved. These
folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and
leisure).
2
Basic recording procedure
Recording
1 Select the folder to save the 3 Press the REC ( s) button to start
recording in ( P.19). recording.
Each new voice recording file is saved
in the selected folder. a
2 Point the built-in microphone b
in the direction of the sound to c
record. d
e
a Rec Mode
b Elapsed recording time
c Level meter (changes according to
recording volume and recording
function setting)
d Remaining possible recording time
e Recording level
The LED indicator light lights.
4 Press the STOP ( 4) button when
you want to stop recording.
When necessary, you can use the voice f File length

recorder with the stand extended as
shown in the figure.
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Recording
NOTE
Sound files recorded with the voice
recorder are automatically given a file To prevent the beginning of the
recording being cut off, start recording
name in the format below.
after the LED indicator light has lit or
recording indicator has appeared in
2 151001_0001.MP3 the display.
When the remaining possible recording
1 2 3 time is 60 seconds, the LED indicator
Recording
light starts flashing. It flashes more

1 Date recorded rapidly as the remaining time decreases
Indicates the year, month and day the (at the 30- and 10-second points).
recording was made. When [Folder full] appears, no more
2 File number recording can be done. To record more,
Appended file numbers are you will need to select a different folder
consecutive regardless of whether the or delete unneeded files (P.38).
recording media has been switched. If [Memory full] appears, the voice
3 Extension recorder has no more available
Indicates that the file is in MP3 format. memory space. You will need to
delete unneeded files to record more
(P.38).
When using a microSD card in the voice
TIP recorder, be sure the desired recording
[Rec Mode] must be set with the voice media setting ([Internal memory]
recorder stopped (P.44). or [microSD card]) has been selected
(P.52).
Processing performance may be reduced
when data has been repeatedly written
to or deleted from the recording media.
Please initialize the recording media in
this case (P.54).
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Recording
Pausing/resuming recording Recording settings
Various recording settings are available,
1 Press the REC ( s) button during letting you tailor recording to different
recording conditions.
recording.
[Rec Level]
(P.44)
Sets the recording level. 2
[Rec Mode] Sets the recording sound
Recording
(P.44) quality.
Reduces humming sounds
[Low Cut Filter]
from equipment such as
(P.45)
air-conditioners or projectors.
Sets the trigger level for
Recording pauses, and the blinking [VCVA]
voice-activated recording
message [7 5 PAUSE] appears in the (P.45)
(VCVA).
display. [V-Sync. Rec] Sets the trigger level for
Recording is stopped automatically (P.46) voice-synchronized recording.
after being paused for at least 60 Used to select one of
minutes. multiple pre-registered
templates of recording
2 Press the REC ( s) button again settings. When selected,
while recording is paused. [Rec Scene]
each template enters
(P.25)
several settings tailored to a
Recording resumes from the position it particular recording location
was paused at. or condition all in a single
operation.
Quickly checking a recording
1 Press the ÒK button during

recording.
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Recording
Monitoring while recording
You can monitor the recording as you are

making it by listening on the earphones
plugged into the voice recorders earphone
2 jack ( ). Use the + or button to adjust the
recording monitor volume.
Recording
The earphones are optional.

1 Connect the earphones to the voice
recorders earphone jack ( ).
To earphone
jack
Changing the volume will not affect

the recording level.
NOTE
To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set
the volume to [00] before plugging in
the earphone.
To prevent feedback, do not place the
earphone near the microphone while
recording.
When [Rec Level] (P.44) is set to
[Auto], the effect of the level setting
will not be reflected in the recording
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Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]
Changing the recording scene
The voice recorder has pre-registered templates of optimum settings tailored to various
recording applications such as conference and dictation. When selecting one of these
templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a
single operation. 2
1 While the voice recorder is in

[Dictation] Suitable for recording your own
voice and other sounds that are stop mode, press and hold the
extremely close. CALENDAR/SCENE button.
[Meeting] Suitable for recording meetings
held in a small space and other
sounds that are fairly close.
[Conference] Suitable for recording

conferences in a large space and
other sounds over a wide area.
Suitable for duplicating from

[Duplication cassette tapes and CDs. The 2
silent intervals between tracks
Press the + or button to
(Auto Divide)]
are detected to automatically select the desired recording
divide the tracks so each one is application.
saved as a separate file during
recording.
[Duplication Records continuously to one file

(Timer)] and stops when the set time is
reached.
[Telephone Rec] Suitable for recording

telephone conversations.
You can choose from [Dictation],
[DNS] For Speech Recognition [Meeting], [Conference], [Duplication
Software. (Auto Divide)] ( P.28),
[Duplication (Timer)] ( P.28),
[Telephone Rec] ( P.27), [DNS]
or [Off].
the setting.
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[Rec Scene] also can be set from the [Rec Level] [Low]
menu (P.40). [Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps]
[Low Cut Filter] [Off]
[VCVA] [Off]
2 NOTE [V-Sync. Rec] [On]
Recording menu settings cannot be [Duplication (Timer)]

changed when a [Rec Scene] selection

[Rec Level] [Low]
has been made. To use these functions,
you must select [Off] for the [Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps]
[Rec Scene] setting. [Low Cut Filter] [Off]
During simple mode, [Rec Scene] [VCVA] [Off]
cannot be set to [Off] (P.53). [V-Sync. Rec] [Off]
[Telephone Rec]
Pre-registered [Rec Scene] settings [Rec Level] [Low]
[Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps]
[Dictation] [Low Cut Filter] [On]
[Rec Level] [Low] [VCVA] [Off]
[Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps] [V-Sync. Rec] [Off]
[Low Cut Filter] [On] [DNS]
[VCVA] [Off]
[Rec Level] [Low]
[V-Sync. Rec] [Off]
[Meeting] [Low Cut Filter] [Off]
[Rec Level] [High] [VCVA] [Off]
[Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps] [V-Sync. Rec] [Off]
[Low Cut Filter] [Off]

[VCVA] [Off]
[V-Sync. Rec] [Off]
[Conference]
[Rec Level] [Auto]
[Low Cut Filter] [On]
[VCVA] [Off]
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Recording with an external microphone
You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the
voice recorders microphone jack ( ). Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks
while recording.
2
1 Connect an external microphone TIP

to the voice recorders
When using the phone microphone
microphone jack ( ). (Telephone pickup TP8), set
[RecScene] to [Telephone Rec]. This
allows you to record conversations on
mobile and landline telephones clearly
(P.25).
See Accessories (optional)
(P.69) for the compatible external
To microphone microphones.
jack
NOTE
Microphones with plug-in power
supplies can be used.
When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo,
recording with an external mono
microphone records on the left channel
only (P.44).
When [Rec Mode] is set to mono,
only the input from the left channel
microphone is recorded when using an
external stereo microphone (P.44).
Example: TP8 telephone pickup
microphone (optional)
2 Press the REC ( s) button to start
recording.
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Recording from another connected device
Recording 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 microphone jack ( ) of the recorder using the connecting cord KA333
(optional) for duplication.
2
1 While the voice recorder is in 4 Press the + or button to change
stop mode, press and hold the the setting.

CALENDAR/SCENE button.
When [Duplication (Auto Divide)] was
2 Press the + or button to select selected:
[Cassette]:
[Duplication (Auto Divide)] or
Suitable for sound sources with a
[Duplication (Timer)]. lot of noise such as a cassette tape
duplicated from a CD or record.
[CD]:
Suitable for sound sources with little
noise such as a CD.
When [Duplication (Timer)] was
selected:
[Duplication (Auto Divide)]: The time used for duplication can be
Files are automatically divided into selected from among [Off], [30 min.],
each song when recording. [60 min.], [90 min.] and [120 min.].
[Duplication (Timer)]:
Recording is saved to one file and 5 Press the ÒK button to finalize
stops when the previously set time the setting.
has been reached.
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6 Connect the voice recorder NOTE
with another device using the
Do not plug or unplug devices into
connecting cord KA333. voice recorder jacks while recording.
Perform adjustment of the recording
To audio output terminal
of other device level on the other device.
To microphone
To ensure successful recording, we
recommend that you test the record
2
jack
function and volume before use.

In [Duplication (Auto Divide)], an
original recording will be copied to
separate files divided into each song by
the signal level or the noise level of a
silent part. When the signal level is too
low or the noise is significant, recording
and division may not be performed
7 Press the REC ( s) button to start properly.
In that case, select [Duplication
recording.
(Timer)] and manually start and stop
recording.
8 Start playback on the other
If the connecting cord is not connected
device. when [Duplication] is selected, the
message [Connect an audio cable to
9 When duplication is completed, the mic jack] is displayed.
press the STOP (4) button to stop
recording.
When [Duplication (Timer)] was
selected, recording automatically
stops when the set time is reached.
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Playback
Playback
In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in MP3 format
transferred from a PC.
Basic playback procedure

3 1 Select the file to play from the 4 Press the STOP ( 4) button to stop
folder containing it (P.19). playback.
Playback
The file being played stops right away.

2 Press the ÒK button to start The resume function automatically
playback. stores the playback stop position in
a memory. The position is retained even
if the power is turned OFF. The next
time the power is turned ON, playback
can be resumed from the stop position
b stored in the memory.
c
a File name and folder indicator

b Elapsed playback time/File length
c Playback position bar indicator
3 Press the + or button to adjust
the volume to the desired level.
The volume can be adjusted to a

setting between [00] to [30]. The
higher the number, the louder the
volume.
If the volume is set too loud, a warning
screen may appear.
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Playback
Fast-forwarding Rewinding
Playback
Fast-forwarding while the voice Rewinding while the voice recorder is
recorder is in stop mode in stop mode
1 With the voice recorder stopped, 1 With the voice recorder stopped,
press and hold the 9 button. press and hold the 0 button.
Fast-forwarding stops when you Rewinding stops when you release the
release the 9 button. Press the 0 button. Press the ÒK button
ÒK button to start playback from the to start playback from the current
current position. position.
Fast-forwarding during playback

Rewinding during playback
1 Press and hold the 9 button
during playback. 1 Press and hold the 0 button
during playback.
Playback starts from the current
position when you release the 9 Playback starts from the current
button. position when you release the 0
If an index mark or temp mark in the button.
file is reached, fast-forwarding stops at If an index mark or temp mark in the
the mark (P.37). file is reached, reached, rewinding
Fast-forwarding stops when the end stops at the mark (P.37).
of the file is reached. Press and hold Rewinding stops when the beginning
the 9 button again to fast-forward of the file is reached. Press and hold
from the beginning of the next file. the 0 button again to rewind from
the end of the previous file.
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Playback
Skipping to the beginning of a file NOTE
If an index mark or temp mark
is reached when skipping to the
beginning of a file during playback,
playback starts from the position of the
mark. When skipping to the beginning
of a file while the voice recorder is
in stop mode, the mark is ignored
3 (P.37).
If a setting other than [File Skip]
is set for [Skip Space], playback
Playback
starts after the set amount of time

Skipping to the beginning of the has been skipped backwards or
next file forwards. Playback does not skip to the
beginning of the file (P.49).
1 Press the 9 button while the
voice recorder is in stop mode, or
during playback.
Skipping to the beginning of the
current file
1 Press the 0 button while the

voice recorder is in stop mode, or
during playback.
Skipping to the beginning of the
previous file
1 Press the 0 button when

the playback position is the
beginning of the file.
To skip to the beginning of the
previous file during playback, press the
0 button twice consecutively.
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Playback
Playback settings Playback through the earphones
You can select various file playback methods
tailored to different applications and tastes. You can connect the earphones to the voice
recorders earphone jack ( ) and listen to
A setting that makes
recorded voices more playback through them.
[Noise Cancel]*2
discernable when muffled The earphones are optional.
(P.48)
by projector noise or similar
sounds. 1 Connect the earphones to the voice
Cuts low- and high-
recorders earphone jack ( ). 3
[Voice Filter]*1 frequency components,
Playback
(P.48) emphasizing voices for
greater clarity.
Cuts low- and high-

[Voice Balancer]*2 frequency components and
To earphone
(P.48) compensates low-volume
jack
portions during playback.
[Play Mode] Selecting from among three

(P.49) playback modes.
A handy function for quickly

[Skip Space] moving the playback
(P.49) position, and playing short
segments repeatedly.
* 1 WS-852 model only

* 2 WS-853 model only 2 Press the ÒK button to start
playback.
TIP
There will be no sound from the
speaker when the earphones are
connected.
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Playback
NOTE Music files
To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set If a music file transferred to the voice recorder
the volume to [00] before plugging in is unplayable, check that its sampling rate
the earphone. and bit rate values are within the supported
Avoid excessive volume when listening ranges. The sampling rate and bit rate
to playback through the earphones.
combinations supported for music file
It may cause hearing damage or loss.
playback by the voice recorder are shown
If the volume is set too loud, a warning
3 screen may appear.
below.
File format Sampling rate Bit rate

Playback
MPEG 1 Layer 3:
32 kHz,
44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
MP3 format 8 to 320 kbps
MPEG 2 Layer 3:
16 kHz,
22.05 kHz,
24 kHz
MP3 files with variable bit rates (bit rates

converted variably in a single file) may not
play normally.
Even if the file formats is compatible for
playback on this recorder, the recorder does
not support every encoder.
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Playback
Changing the playback speed
Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding up conference presentations, or for slowing
down parts difficult to discern when learning a language.
1 Press the ÒK button during NOTE

playback.
Altered playback speed settings are
retained even after power OFF. 3
Changing the playback speed will make
the battery deplete more quickly.
Playback
The function below cannot be used
when changing the playback speed.
[Noise Cancel]* (P.48)
* WS-853 model only
2 Press the + or button.
Fast playback restrictions

Depending on their sampling frequency and
bit rate, some files may not play normally.
In this case, you will need to reduce the
playback speed.
Adjust the playback speed.
The playback speed increases when
the + button is pressed, and decreases
when the - button is pressed.
To return to the normal playback
speed, set the setting to [x1.0 Play].
TIP
When changing the playback speed,
playback operations such as stopping
playback, skipping to the beginning of
a file, and writing index marks/temp
marks are the same as during standard
playback.
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Playback
A-B repeat playback
The voice recorder has a function with which you repeat the playback of a portion (segment) of
the file being played.
1 Select a file for A-B repeat

playback, and start playback.
3 2 Press the REC ( s) button when
playback reaches the desired
Playback
start position for A-B repeat

playback. Segment A-B is set, and A-B repeat
playback starts.
4 Press the STOP ( 4) button.
Playback stops. The playback segment
specified for this function is retained.
NOTE
TIP When an index or temp mark is written
or erased during A-B repeat playback,
You can change the playback
speed (P.35), and fast-forward/ A-B repeat playback is canceled and
rewind (P.31) when the [ ] the voice recorder returns to normal
indicator is blinking. playback.
If playback reaches the end of
the file when the [ ] indicator
is blinking, the end of the file Canceling A-B repeat playback
is treated as the segment end
position, and repeat playback 1 Press the STOP ( 4) button while
starts. the voice recorder is in stop
mode.
3 Press the REC ( s) button again
when playback reaches the NOTE
desired end position for A-B
When the REC (s) button is pressed
repeat playback.
during A-B repeat playback the
setting is canceled without disrupting
playback.
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Index marks/temp marks
Writing an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in
the file with the same operations used for fast-forwarding, rewinding or skipping to the start
of a file. Index marks can only be written in files created with Olympus voice recorders. For files
created with other devices, you can temporarily store desired positions in the memory using
temp marks.
Writing an index mark/temp mark Erasing an index mark/temp mark

3
1 When the desired position has 1 Select a file that contains index
been reached during recording mark/temp mark you want to
Index marks/temp marks

or playback, press the FOLDER/ erase and start playback.
INDEX button to write an index or
temp mark. 2 Use the 9 or 0 button to
select the index mark/temp mark
you want to erase.
NOTE
Temp marks are temporary 3 When the number of the index
markings. They are automatically mark/temp mark to erase is being
erased when you select a different shown (for about 2 seconds)
file, transfer the file to a PC, or in the display, press the ERASE
move the file on a PC. button.
You can write up to 99 index
marks/temp marks in a single file. Any subsequent index marks/temp
The message [No more can be set] marks in the file are automatically
appears if you attempt to write renumbered.
more than 99 marks.
You cannot write or erase index
marks/temp marks in files that
have been locked by the file lock
function (P.43).
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Erasing files
Erasing files
This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the
current folder at once.
1 Select the file you want to erase 4 Press the ÒK button.
(P.19).
3 2 Press the ERASE button while the
voice recorder is in stop mode.
Erasing files
5 Press the + button to select

[Start].
The voice recorder returns to the stop

mode if no operation is performed for
8 seconds.
[All in folder] or [One file].
[All in folder]:
Erases all the files saved in the same
folder as the selected file. [Erasing!] appears in the display, and
the erasing process starts. [Erased]
[One file]:
appears when the process has
Erases only the selected file.
finished.
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Erasing files
NOTE
Files cannot be restored after being
erased, so please check carefully before
erasing a file.
You cannot delete folders through the
recorder.
Locked files and read-only files cannot
be erased (P.43).
When there is a microSD in the voice 3
recorder, be sure to check whether
the recording media being erased is
Erasing files
[Internal memory] or [microSD card]
(P.52).
Before erasing a file, charge or replace
the battery to ensure it will not run out
before the process has finished. Erasing
processes can take over 10 seconds
to complete. To prevent the risk of
damage to data, never attempt to
perform any of the following processes
before an erasing process has finished :
1 Removing the battery
2 Removing the microSD card (if the
recording media has been set to
[microSD card]).
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Menu
Setting menu items
Basic operation
In normal mode, menu items are arranged by tabs, letting you quickly set desired items by
selecting a tab and then moving to the desired item within the tab. Follow the steps below to
set a menu item.
1 During recording/playback or
4 while the voice recorder is in stop
mode, press the MENU button.
Setting menu items
When the screen

display is [Simple
Mode].
When the screen

display is [Simple
Mode].
Moving the cursor from one tab to
another switches the displayed menu
screen.
3 Press the ÒK button to move
NOTE
the cursor to the desired setting
In [Simple Mode], press the MENU item.
button while the voice recorder is in
stop mode or playback mode.
TIP
Some menus contain items that can
be set during recording/playback
(P.42). When the screen
display is [Simple
Mode].
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want to set.
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Setting menu items
You can also use the 9 button to 6 Press the + or button to change
perform this operation. the setting.
the desired setting item.
When the screen

display is [Simple
When the screen

Mode].
4
display is [Simple
Mode].
Setting menu items

the setting.
When the screen

display is [Simple
When the screen
Mode].
display is [Simple
Mode].
A message indicating the setting has

The setting of the selected item is been entered appears.
displayed. You can cancel the setting and return
You can also use the 9 button to to the previous screen by pressing
perform this operation. the 0 button instead of the ÒK
Press the 0 button to return to the button.
previous screen.
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Setting menu items
8 Press the STOP ( 4) button to exit Menu items that can be set during
the menu screen.
recording
Normal mode only
[Rec Level] [VCVA]

[Low Cut Filter] [LED]
When the menu screen is displayed

during recording or playback, press Menu items that can be set during
4 the MENU button to return to the Playback
previous screen without ending
recording/playback.
Setting menu items
Normal mode
NOTE [Property] [Play Mode]

[Noise Cancel]*2 [Skip Space]
For menu settings done while the voice [Voice Filter]*1 [LED]
recorder is in stop mode, the voice [Voice Balancer]*2
recorder exits the menu and returns to
the stopped mode if no operation is Simple mode
performed for 3 minutes. The selected
setting item is not changed in this case. [Skip Space]
For menu settings done during
recording/playback, the voice recorder
exits the menu if no operation is Menu items that can be set during simple
performed for 8 seconds.
mode
[Rec Scene] [Time & Date]

[Skip Space] [Beep]
[Memory Select] [Mode Select]
[Battery]*2 [Language]
*1 WS-852 model only

*2 WS-853 model only
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File menu [File Menu]
Preventing accidental file erasure
[Dividing!] appears in the display, and
[File Lock] the file dividing process starts.
[File divide completed] appears when
The file lock feature lets you lock important the process has finished.
files to prevent them being accidentally
erased. Once locked, a file is not erased even TIP
if the operation for erasing all the files in its
folder is performed (P.38). After dividing a file, the first half of the
file is given the name File name_1
1 Select the file you want to lock and the second half File name_2.
( P.19). 4
[Lock]: NOTE
File menu [File Menu]

File is locked. Files cannot be divided if there are 200
[Unlock]: files in the folder.
File lock is canceled. Locked files cannot be divided.
It may not be possible to divide some
MP3 file with extremely short recording
Dividing a file times.
To prevent the risk of data damage,
[File Divide] never remove the battery while
dividing a file.
Large files or files with long recording times
can be divided for easier management and
editing.
Displaying file information
NOTE
[Property]
Only MP3-format file recorded on the
voice recorder can be divided. You can display the information of a file from
a menu screen.
1 Play the file to divide, and stop
1 Press the + or button to switch
playback at the desired division
the screen.
point.
Information is displayed for the items
2 Select [File Divide] from the [Name], [Date], [Size] and [Bit Rate].
menu on the [File Menu].
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]
Selecting the recording level Setting the recording mode
[Rec Level] [Rec Mode]
You can change the recording level You can prioritize sound quality or recording
(sensitivity) as needed for your recording time. Select the recording mode that best
application. matches your recording application.
[High]: [MP3 128 kbps]

Suited to recording lectures, large [MP3 64 kbps mono]*
conferences and other applications [MP3 8 kbps mono]*
4 with distant or quiet sound sources. * Mono recording
[Low]:
Suited to recording dictation.

[Auto]: TIP
The recording level always Sound quality increases as the
automatically changes according to the recording rate value increases.
volume of the input sound. Suited to
Setting a higher recording rate
recording all sounds.
increases file size. Check that you have
enough remaining memory before
TIP recording.
To record conferences and
To record the speakers voice clearly,
presentations clearly, it is
set [Rec Level] to [Low], and place the
recommended to set [Rec Mode] to
voice recorders built-in microphone
[MP3 128kbps].
near the speakers mouth (5 to10 cm
away).
NOTE
When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo,
recording with a connected an external
mono microphone records on the left
channel only.
When [Rec Mode] is set to [MP3
8kbps mono], the (R) side of the
built-in microphone is switched off
automatically.
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Reducing noise during recording Adjusting the voice activation level for
[Low Cut Filter] voice-activated recording
With the voice recorder's low cut filter 1 Press the REC ( s) button to start
function you can make recordings that recording.
reduce humming sounds from air- Recording pauses automatically
conditioners or low-frequency sounds from about 1 second after the input
equipment such as projectors. sound becomes quieter than the set
activation sensitivity.
[On]:
Turns the low cut filter on.
The blinking message [Standby]
appears in the display. The LED 4
[Off]: indicator light becomes lit when
Turns the low cut filter off.

recording is activated and flashes
when recording is paused.
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to
Voice-activated recording function adjust the voice activation level.
[VCVA]
The voice-activated recording function

(VCVA) automatically starts recording when a
a sound louder than a preset voice activation
level is detected, and automatically pauses
b
recording when the sound volume level
falls. Use this function to automatically omit a Voice activation level (moves left/
unneeded quiet segments when recording right to match set level)
(such as long silences during conferences), b Level meter (changes in proportion
saving memory. to recording sound volume)
The setting can be adjusted to
[On]: between [01] and [15].
Turns VCVA on. You can adjust the voice
activation level used for VCVA.
[Off]:
Turns VCVA off. Restores standard
recording.
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TIP
Voice sync recording function
Increasing the setting number [V-Sync. Rec]
increases the VCVA activation
sensitivity, enabling quieter sounds to
activate the start of recording. The voice sync recording function
Adjust the VCVA voice activation level automatically starts recording when a sound
to suit the recording conditions (to louder than a preset voice sync recording
cope with high levels of surrounding level (detection level) is detected, and
noise or alike). automatically stops recording when the
To avoid recording mistake, its sound volume level decreases. When copying
recommended to perform a test music from another device connected to the
4 recording beforehand to adjust the voice recorder, use the voice sync recording
voice activation level. function to detect the silent intervals
between music tracks and save each track as

NOTE a separate file.
The following functions are disabled [1 sec.], [2 sec.], [3 sec.], [5 sec.]:

when using the [VCVA] function: Set the detection time. The voice
[Rec Scene] ( P.25) recorder enters standby mode when
[V-Sync. Rec] the input (recording level) is below the
preset level for at least the set detection
time.
[Off]:
Recording is done normally.
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Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync TIP
recording The voice recorder automatically ends
recording and returns to recording
standby mode when the input sound
1 Press the REC ( s) button to has been below the voice sync level
prepare for recording. for at least the set detection time.
Each time the voice recorder enters
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to standby mode, the current file is closed.
adjust the voice sync level. Recording continues in a new file the
next time sound is detected.
Press the STOP ( 4) button to end a
voice sync recording session. 4
a

NOTE
The following functions are disabled
a Voice sync level (moves left/right to when using the [V-Sync. Rec] function:
match set level) [Rec Scene] ( P.25)
The voice sync level can be adjusted to [VCVA] ( P.45)
a setting between [01] and [15].
Increasing the setting number increases
the activation sensitivity, enabling
quieter sounds to activate the start of
recording.
3 Press the REC ( s) button again.
The blinking message [Standby]
appears in the display, and the LED
indicator light flashes.
Recording starts automatically if the
input is louder than the voice sync
level.
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Playback menu [Play Menu]
Reducing noise during playback WS-852 model only
[Noise Cancel]
[On]:
Use the [Noise Cancel] function to reduce Turns the voice filter function on.
noise when a recorded voice is difficult to [Off]:
discern. Turns the voice filter function off.
WS-853 model only NOTE

Using the [Voice Filter] function will
4 [High] [Low]: make the battery deplete more quickly.
Reduces surrounding noise, producing
higher sound-quality playback.
[Off]:
The noise cancel function is disabled.
Adjusting low volume portions
during playback [Voice Balancer]
NOTE
If the [Noise Cancel] function is used, Cuts low- and high-frequency components
the battery will deplete more quickly. and compensates low-volume portions
The following function will not be during playback. Use it to make quiet parts of
available while you are using the conversations or other recorded audio louder
[Noise Cancel] function. and clearer.
Changing the playback speed
( P.35) WS-853 model only
[On]:
Turns the voice balancer function on.
Emphasizing voice more clearly [Off]:
[Voice Filter] Turns the voice balancer function off.
NOTE
During normal playback or fast/slow playback,
the voice filter function cuts low- and high- Using the [Voice Balancer] function will
frequency range tone and emphasizes voices, make the battery deplete more quickly.
making them more clearly audible.
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Selecting playback modes When [Playback range] is set to
[Folder], [End] blinks in the display for
[Play Mode] 2 seconds after the last file in the folder
has been played, then playback stops
Several playback modes are available for at the start position of the first file in
different listening styles. the folder.

[Playback range] or [Repeat].
[Playback range]: Setting a skip space
Specifies a range of files for playback.
[Skip Space] 4
[Repeat]:
Repeatedly plays the files in the set

range. With the [Skip Space] function you can
skip a preset amount forward (forward skip)
2 Press the + or to button select a
or backward (reverse skip) in a file during
setting.
playback. It is handy for quickly moving the
When [Playback range] was selected: playback position or for repeated playback of
[File]: a short segment.
Stops playback after the current file
has been played.
[Folder]: When the screen display is
Plays all the files in the current folder [Normal Mode]
consecutively, stopping playback after
the last file in the folder is played. 1 Press the + or button to select
[Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip].
When [Repeat] was selected:
[On]:
The files in the specified playback
range are played repeatedly.
[Off]:
Cancels repeat playback.
NOTE [Forward Skip]:

Starts playback after moving the
When [Playback range] is set to [File], playback position forward by the set
[End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds amount.
after the last file in the folder has been [Reverse Skip]:
played, then playback stops at the start Starts playback after moving the
position of the last file. playback position backward by the set EN
amount.
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2 Press the + or button to select a NOTE
setting.
Forward/reverse skip operations over a
When [Forward Skip] was selected: skip space that contains an index mark/
[File Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip], temp mark or the starting position of a
[1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip], [10 min. Skip] file will stop at that mark or at the start
position.
When [Reverse Skip] was selected:
[File Skip], [1 sec. Skip] to [3 sec. Skip],
[5sec. Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip],
[1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip]
Forward/reverse skip playback
4 When the screen display is
[Simple Mode]
playback.
1 Press the + or button to select 2 Press the 9 or 0 button

[File Skip], [05sec 10sec 9] during playback.
or [05min 10min 9].
Playback starts after skipping forward
or backward by the set amount.
[File Skip]:
Skips in units of files.
[05sec 10sec 9]:
Pressing the 0 button rewinds 5
seconds; pressing the 9 button
fast-forwards 10 seconds and then
the playback starts.
[05min 10min 9]:
Pressing the 0 button rewinds 5
minutes; pressing the 9 button
fast-forwards 10 minutes and then
the playback starts.
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LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]
Adjusting the contrast Turning beeping sound ON/OFF
[Contrast] [Beep]
You can adjust the contrast of the display to The voice recorder makes beeping sounds
12 different levels. when buttons are pressed, or to warn in case
of operation errors. You can select whether
The setting can be adjusted to between the voice recorder makes these beeping
[01] to [12]. sounds.
Setting the LED indicator light

[On]:
Enables beeping sounds. 4
[Off]:
[LED]
LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]

Disables beeping sounds.
You can set the LED indicator light to not

become lit.
Changing the display language
[On]: [Language]
LED indicator light is switched on.
[Off]: You can select the language used in the voice
LED indicator light stays off. recorders displays.
[English], [Franais], [Espaol]

TIP
Even if you set the [LED] setting to
[Off], the LED indicator light will TIP
flash while files are being transferred
The language selections vary
between the voice recorder and a PC.
depending on where the voice recorder
was purchased.
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Device menu [Device Menu]
Selecting the recording media Setting the time/date
[Memory Select] [Time & Date]
If a microSD card is inserted into the voice If you set the date and time, you will be
recorder, you can select whether to use able to check when a file was recorded in
the internal memory or the microSD card the information for each file accessed from
(P.15). [Property] of the menu.
[Internal memory]: 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the desired setting item.
4 Uses on the internal memory on the
voice recorder.
[microSD card]:
Uses on the microSD card.
Setting the battery in use

[Battery]
2 Press the + or button to change
the number.
Set the battery type to match the battery you
are using.
WS-853 model only
[Ni-MH]:
Select this setting when using an To change the setting of another item,
Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery press the 9 or 0 button to move
(model BR404). the blinking cursor, then press the + or
[Alkaline]: button to change the number.
Select this setting when using an
alkaline dry cell battery. 3 Press the ÒK button to finalize
the setting.
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Selecting the mode
When setting the hour or minute, each [Mode Select]
time you press the FOLDER/INDEX
button the display changes between
the AM/PM and 24-hour clock formats. With this recorder, you can choose between
Example: 10:38 PM normal mode and simple mode, which lists
frequently used functions.
10:38 PM 22:38
In simple mode, the displayed text becomes
(default format)
larger for easier viewing.
When setting the year, month or date,
each time you press the FOLDER/ [Normal Mode]:
INDEX button the display order used This is the standard mode in which all 4
for the date changes. functions are available.

Example: March 24, 2015 [Simple Mode]:
3M 24D 2015Y This mode lists frequently used
(default format) functions. Displayed text becomes
larger for easier viewing.
24D 3M 2015Y
Restoring the default settings

2015Y 3M 24D
[Reset Settings]
NOTE The [Reset Settings] function restores all

the voice recorders functions to their initial
If the batteries are removed from the (factory default) settings. Time setting and file
voice recorder, the [Time & Date] number will remain the same.
screen is displayed automatically when
the power is turned on. 1 Press the + button to select
WS-853 model only: [Start].
If you use nickel-metal hydride
rechargeable batteries (BR404), the
[Time & Date] screen may be displayed
when the batteries are running out
of power, even though they have not
been replaced.
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Rec Menu: Formatting a recording media

Rec Level: High [Format]
Rec Mode: MP3 128 kbps
Low Cut Filter: Off
Formatting a recording media erases all
VCVA: Off
existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all
V-Sync Rec: Off
Rec Scene: Off important files to a PC before formatting.
Play Menu:
Noise Cancel*2: Off
Voice Filter*1: Off the recording media to be
4 Voice Balancer*2: Off
Play Mode:
formatted.
[Internal memory]:
Playback Range: File Formats the internal memory.
Repeat: Off
[microSD card]:
Skip Space:
Formats the microSD card.
Forward Skip: File Skip
Reverse Skip: File Skip 2 Press the ÒK button.
LCD/Sound Menu:
Contrast: Level 06 3 Press the + button to select
LED: On [Start], then press the ÒK
Beep: On button.
Language: English
Device Menu: 4 Press the + button to select
Memory Select: Internal memory [Start] again, then press the ÒK
Battery*2: Ni-MH
button.
Mode Select: Normal Mode
[Formatting!] appears, and formatting
*1 WS-852 model only starts.
*2 WS-853 model only [Format done] appears when the
process has finished.
TIP
To reset all the voice recorders settings
to their default values, use the [Reset
Settings] operation (P.53).
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NOTE
Checking recording media
Never format the voice recorder from information [Memory Info.]
a PC.
Formatting erases all the existing data,
including locked files and read-only You can display the capacity and remaining
files. memory space of the recording media from a
Before formatting, charge or replace menu screen.
the battery to ensure it will not run
out before the process is finished. The NOTE
formatting process can sometimes
Some recording media memory
take over 10 seconds to complete. To
prevent the risk of damage to data,
capacity is used as a management
area, so the actual usable capacity
4
never attempt to perform any of the
will always be slightly less than the
following processes before a formatting

displayed capacity.
process has finished:
1 Removing the battery
2 Removing the microSD card (if the
recording media to be initialized is
a [microSD card]).
If there is a microSD card in the voice Checking voice recorder
recorder, make sure [Internal memory] information [System Info.]
or [microSD card] has been correctly
selected as the recording media to
erase ( P.52). You can display voice recorder information
Even when formatting or erasing from a menu screen.
( P.38) is performed, only the
file management information of the The voice recorders [Model], [Version]
internal memory and/or microSD card (system version) and [Serial No.]
is updated and the recorded data is not information is displayed.
completely erased.
When disposing of a microSD card,
be sure to destroy the card, format
the card and record silence until the
recording time runs out, or perform a
similar operation in order to prevent
the leakage of personal information.
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Use with a PC
When connecting the voice recorder to a PC you can do the following:
You can enjoy language content or music

files in MP3 format stored on your PC.
Use the voice recorder as external storage
to save or load data to/from your PC.
5 The earphones are optional.

PC operating environment
Windows Macintosh
Operating system Operating system
Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8, 8.1 standard Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.10 standard installation
installation
PC
PC Apple Macintosh series PC with at least one
Windows PC with at least one available USB available USB port
port
NOTE
The requirements shown are the operating environments needed for using a USB
connection to save files recorded by the voice recorder on a PC.
Even when the requirements for the operating environment are satisfied, updated
versions of OS, multiboot environments, self-modified PCs will not be covered under the
operational warranty.
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PC connection precautions
When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder, data transfer will
continue as long as the voice recorders LED indicator light is flashing, even if the PC
data communication screen disappears. Never disconnect the USB connector before
data communication has finished. Always use the procedure on P.60 to disconnect
the USB connector. Data may not be transferred correctly if you disconnect the
connector before the drive has stopped.
Do not format (initialize) the voice recorders drive from a PC. Formatting done from a
PC will not be done correctly. Use the voice recorders [Format] menu for formatting
(P.54).
Voice recorder folders or files that are moved or renamed in a Windows or Macintosh file
management screen may be reordered or become unrecognizable.
Note that it will still be possible to read and write data on the voice recorder after
setting the attribute of the voice recorders drive to Read only on a PC. 5
To prevent nearby electronic devices being affected by noise, disconnect the external
microphone and earphones when connecting the voice recorder to a PC.
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PC connection/disconnection
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC
1 Start the PC. WS-853 model only:

When you use an Olympus nickel-
2 Slide the USB connector slide metal hydride rechargeable battery:
lever in the direction of the To charge the battery, press the ÒK
arrow. button.
To cancel the battery charging, press
the any button other than ÒK.
[Remote] appears in the voice
recorders display when the USB
connector is connected.
5
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Windows: The voice recorder is

recognized and displayed in the
[My Computer] folder with the model
name as the drive name. If there is a
microSD card in the voice recorder, it
3 After making sure the voice can be used as the [Removable Disk].
recorder is in stop mode, connect Macintosh: The voice recorder is
its USB connector to a USB port recognized and displayed on the
on the PC. desktop with the model name as the
drive name. If there is a microSD card
in the voice recorder, [NO NAME] is
displayed.
For information on the PCs USB port,
see the PCs user manual.
Use the optional USB extension cable
(KP19) if needed.
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NOTE
Insert the USB connector securely all
the way. Operation will not be normal if
the connection is not made properly.
Connecting the voice recorder through
a USB hub may result in unstable
operation. Do not use a USB hub if
operation is unstable.
Use only a compatible Olympus USB
extension cable. Operation is not
guaranteed if another manufacturers
cable is used. Also, never use this
dedicated cable with any other
companys products.
5
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Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC
Windows Macintosh
1 Click [ ] on the task bar in the 1 Drag-and-drop the removable

lower right hand corner of the disk icon for the voice recorder
screen and click [Eject DIGITAL shown on the desktop to the
VOICE RECORDER]. trash can icon.
The letter used to identify the drive

5 will vary according to your PC.
When the window indicating it is safe
to remove hardware appears, close the
window.
2 Check that the LED indicator light
of the voice recorder has stopped
blinking and then disconnect the
USB cable. 2 Check that the LED indicator light
of the voice recorder has stopped
blinking and then disconnect the
USB cable.
TIP
You can disconnect the USB cable and use the voice recorder before the battery is fully
charged (WS-853 model only).
NOTE
To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB
port while the LED indicator light is flashing.
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Transferring files to a PC
When connecting the voice recorder to a PC you can transfer voice recorder data to save in the
PC, and vice-versa. The voice recorders five folders are displayed on the PC as [FOLDER_A],
[FOLDER_B], [FOLDER_C], [FOLDER_D] and [FOLDER_E] (Fig. C). You can copy voice recorder
files to any folder on the PC (Fig. D).
Drive name Folder names

A B C D
FOLDER_A 001
WS-853* RECORDER
FOLDER_B 002
microSD
Windows
FOLDER_C 003
Removable
disk
5
FOLDER_D
Macintosh
Folder FOLDER_E 200
NO NAME
File Copy these files to the PC.
* Recognized/displayed by voice recorder drive name
Windows
1 Connect the voice recorder to the PC ( P.58).

2 Open Windows Explorer.
When you open [My Computer], the voice recorder is recognized and displayed with the
model name as the drive name.
3 Click on the folder labeled with your voice recorders model name (Fig. A).
4 Copy the desired data to the PC.
5 Disconnect the voice recorder from the PC ( P.60).
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Macintosh
1 Connect the voice recorder to the PC ( P.58).

When the voice recorder is connected to the Macintosh operating system, it is
recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name.
2 Double-click the removable disk icon labeled with your voice recorders
model name.
3 Copy the desired data to the PC.
4 Disconnect the voice recorder from the PC ( P.60).
5 NOTE
To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB
port while the LED indicator light is flashing.
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Other information
Alarm message list
Message Meaning Action required
The remaining battery power Replace or charge the battery
Battery low
is low. (P.8, P.11).
An attempt was made to erase a You must unlock the file before you
File locked
locked file. can erase it (P.43).
The maximum number of index

Erase unneeded index marks
marks (99) have been written in
(P.37).
the file.
No more can be set
The maximum number of temp
Erase unneeded temp marks
marks (99) have been written in
(P.37).
the file.
Folder full
The maximum number of files
(200) have been saved in the Erase unneeded files (P.38).
6
folder.
Alarm message list

An internal memory error Contact the Olympus Customer
Memory error
occurred. Support Center (back cover).
The microSD card was not Remove and reinsert the microSD
Card error
recognized correctly. card (P.15, P.16).
Memory full There is no remaining memory. Erase unneeded files (P.38).
No file There are no files in the folder. Select another folder (P.19).
Format the memory again

Format error A formatting problem occurred.
(P.54).
Cant create the system file. The voice recorder is unable to

Connect the voice recorder to a PC
Connect to PC and erase create a management file due to
and erase unneeded files.
unnecessary file low remaining memory.
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Alarm message list
Message Meaning Action required
Select a file that can be played by
Cannot play this file The files format is not supported.
the voice recorder (P.34).
You must select a file before you can

Select a file No file has been selected.
perform the operation (P.19).
An attempt was made to divide a

This file cant be divided. file that is not an MP3 format file Select another file (P.19).
recorded by the voice recorder.
Use a separately sold connecting

Another device was not
Connect an audio cable to cord (KA333) to connect another
connected to the voice recorder
the mic jack device to the microphone jack of
when duplicating was performed.
the voice recorder (P.28).
6
Alarm message list
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Check that the positive and negative
The battery is not inserted
terminals of the battery are placed
properly.
correctly ( P.8).
The display is blank.
is low. (P.8, P.11).
The power is OFF. Turn the power ON (P.9).

is low. (P.8, P.11).
Unable to operate the
The power is OFF. Turn the power ON (P.9).
voice recorder.
The voice recorder is in HOLD
Release HOLD mode ( P.17).
mode.
There is no remaining memory. Erase unneeded files (P.38).

Unable to record.
6
The maximum number of
Select another folder (P.19).
recordable files has been reached.
Troubleshooting
The earphones are connected to To output the playback through the built-
the earphone jack. in speaker, disconnect the earphones.
Playback is inaudible.
The volume is set to [00]. Adjust the volume ( P.30).
A low recording level has been Redo recording after setting the recording
set. level to [High] (P.44).
The recording is too
quiet.
The output level of the connected Adjust the output level of the external
external device may be too low. device.
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Troubleshooting
The connected external Sound recorded by a connected external
microphone is a mono mono microphone is recorded on the left
An audio file is not microphone. channel only.
recorded in stereo.
[Rec Mode] is set to a mono Set [Rec Mode] to a stereo recording
recording format. format (P.44).
The file was recorded in a

Missing audio file. Select another folder (P.19).
different folder.
Objects brushed against the voice Try your best not to touch the voice
recorder while recording. recorder during recording.
Noise during playback. The voice recorder was placed

near a mobile phone or Redo the operation with the voice recorder
fluorescent light during recording in a different location.
or playback.
6 The file is locked.

You must unlock the file before you can
erase it ( P.43).
Unable to erase a file.
Troubleshooting
Unlock the file, or undo the read-only

The file is a read-only file.
setting on a PC.
Connecting a speaker with a built-in

amplifier may cause feedback during
recording. Using the earphones to monitor
Noise when monitoring recording is recommended.
Feedback is being caused.
a recording. Adjust the recording setup such as by
moving the earphones and microphone
farther apart, or ensuring the microphone
is not facing the earphones.
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Troubleshooting
The maximum number of marks
Erase unneeded marks ( P.37).
(99) has been reached.
Unable to write index
The file is locked. Unlock the file ( P.43).
marks/temp marks.
Unlock the file, or undo the read-only
The file is a read-only file.
setting on a PC.
WS-853 model only
To use the rechargeable battery provided,
select [Ni-MH] for [Battery]. Do not use
[Alkaline] has been selected for
the rechargeable battery at higher/lower
Unable to charge the [Battery].
temperatures than the recommended
battery.
range ( P.13, P.52).
Press the ÒK button as directed in
The ÒK button was not pressed. the confirmation screen shown when
connecting the USB connector ( P.11).
When you want to set a menu item other
than [Rec Scene], [Skip Space], [Memory
6
Unable to select the [Simple Mode] has been selected Select], [Time & Date], [Beep], [Mode
Troubleshooting
menu item I want to set. for [Mode Select]. Select], and [Language], set the mode
selection setting to [Normal Mode]
( P.53).
Playback speed is fast Playback speed function is set to Set the playback speed function setting to
(or slow). anything other than [x1.0 Play]. [x1.0 Play] ( P.35).
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Recorder care
s Exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the recorder is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water
and wring well. Wipe the recorder with the damp cloth and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
s Display
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
NOTE
Do not use benzene, alcohol or other strong solvents, or chemical cleaning cloths.
6
Recorder care
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Accessories (optional)
Accessories for Olympus voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the
Olympus website.
Availability of accessories differs depending on the country.
ME51SW stereo microphone TP8 telephone pickup microphone

Has a large-diameter built-in microphone An earphone microphone that can
for sensitive stereo recording. be worn in the ear during phone
calls. Clearly captures voices and
ME34 compact zoom microphone conversations during phone calls.
(unidirectional) BR404 nickel-metal hydride AAA
Comes with an integrated stand ideal for rechargeable battery
table placement when recording events A high-efficiency, long-lasting
from a distance, such as conferences or rechargeable battery.
lectures.
KA333 connecting cord
ME33 boundary microphone
A resistive connection cord with stereo
A microphone for recording conferences 3.5 mm diameter plugs on both ends.
that enables connection of up to three
left- and three right-channel units.
Used to connect the earphone jack
output to the microphone input when 6
Cascade connection enables the left/ recording. Comes with plug adapters
right channel connections to be
Accessories (optional)
(PA331/PA231) that adapt to mono 3.5
extended up to about 12 meters, to mm diameter plugs or mono 2.5 mm
capture sound from a broad range. diameter plugs.
ME30W two-channel microphone KP19 USB connection cable
(omni-directional)
An omni-directional microphone CS131 Soft carrying case
pair with a low-noise design ideal for
recording in lecture halls or other large
venues. The left and right microphones
can be placed up to about 5 meters
apart.
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Copyright and trademark information
The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice. Contact
Olympus Customer Support Center for the latest product names, model numbers and other
information.
Voice recorder displays and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ from
the actual product. While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of
the information in this manual, errors may occasionally arise. Any questions or concerns
regarding doubtful information, or possible errors or omissions should be directed to the
Olympus Customer Support Center.
Olympus Corporation is the copyright holders of this manual. Copyright law prohibits
unauthorized reproduction of this manual, or unauthorized distribution of reproductions
thereof.
Note that Olympus will assume no liability in the event of damages, lost earnings, or any
claims from third parties resulting from improper use of the product.
Trademarks and registered trademarks

IBM and PC/AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines
6 Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
microSD and microSDHC are trademarks of the SD Card Association.
Copyright and trademark information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

The product uses MP3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
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Safety precautions
Before using the voice recorder, read Voice recorder safety precautions
this manual to ensure correct and safe
operation. After reading this manual, f WARNING
be sure to keep it on hand for reference
whenever needed. s Do not use the voice recorder in
an atmosphere that might contain
Important safety precautions flammable or explosive gases.
Important safety precautions in this It may cause fire or explosion.
manual are accompanied by the symbols s Do not attempt to disassemble,
and labels below. Always follow these repair or modify the voice recorder.
precautions to prevent harming yourself It may cause electric shock or injury.
or others, or causing damage to property.
s Do not operate the voice recorder
The meaning of each precaution type is
while operating a vehicle (such as a
given below.
bicycle, motorcycle or car).
It may cause traffic accidents.
f DANGER s Do not leave the voice recorder in
A precaution about an imminent
a location accessible to infants and 6
children.
danger that is expected to result in Pay attention when using the voice recorder
Safety precautions
death or serious injury if equipment is near infants and children, taking care not to
handled incorrectly. leave it unattended. Infants and children are
unable to understand voice recorder safety
f WARNING precautions, and are at risk of accidents
A precaution about a situation that such as:
is expected to potentially result in Strangulation caused by accidental
death or serious injury if equipment is entanglement of the earphone cord
around the neck.
handled incorrectly.
Operation errors resulting in injury or
f CAUTION electric shock.
A precaution about a situation that s Use microSD/microSDHC memory
is expected to potentially result in cards only. Never place other types
injury, or is expected to result only of cards in the voice recorder.
in property damage, if equipment is If another card type is placed in the voice
handled incorrectly. recorder by accident, do not try to pull it
out with force. Contact an Olympus repair
center or service center.
s If the voice recorder is dropped in
water or, if water, metal or combus-
tible foreign matter gets inside:
1 Remove the battery immediately.
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Safety precautions
2 Contact your place of purchase or s Do not solder connections directly
an Olympus service center for repair. onto the battery. Do not deform,
Continued use may result in fire or modify or disassemble the battery.
electric shock.
s Do not connect the batterys posi-
s Do not use the voice recorder or tive and negative terminals.
use it only as directed in airplanes, It may cause overheating, electric shock
hospitals or other locations or fire.
where use of electronic devices is
s When carrying or storing the
restricted.
battery, always place it in the case
s Stop using the voice recorder if and protect its terminals. Do not
you notice unusual odor, noise, or carry or store the battery together
smoke coming from it. with precious metal items such as
It may cause fire or burns. Remove the key rings.
battery immediately, taking care not to burn
It may cause overheating, electric shock
yourself. Contact your place of purchase
or fire.
or an Olympus repair center or service
center. (Do not touch the battery with s Do not connect the battery directly
6 bare hands when removing it. Remove the to a power outlet or car cigarette
battery outdoors, and away from flammable lighter.
objects.) s Do not use or leave the battery
Safety precautions
s When carrying the voice recorder in a hot location such as in direct

by its strap, take care to prevent it sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot
becoming caught on other items. day, or near a room heater.
It may cause fire, burns or injuries from
f CAUTION leaking, overheating or ruptures.
s Do not raise the volume before
performing an operation. f WARNING
Hearing damage or loss may result. s Do not touch or hold the battery
Batteries with wet hands.
It may case electric shock or failure.
f DANGER s Do not use a battery with a
scratched or damaged case.
s Do not place the battery near It may cause ruptures or overheating.
ignition sources.
s Do not insert the battery with its
s Do not incinerate, heat or disas- positive/negative terminals in the
semble the battery. Do not opposite direction.
short-circuit the batterys positive It may cause leaking, overheating,
and negative electrodes. combustion or ruptures.
It may cause fire, ruptures, combustion or Do not use a battery with a torn casing
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Safety precautions
Always remove the battery when the s Stop charging the rechargeable
voice recorder will not be used for an battery if charging has not finished
long period. after the specified amount of
When disposing used batteries, insulate charging time.
their contacts with tape and discard
them as general waste in the manner s Battery fluid on clothing or skin
prescribed by the local authority. may damage the skin, so rinse the
Remove the battery from the voice battery fluid off right away with
recorder as soon as the battery becomes tap water or other clean water.
unusable. It may cause leakage.
s Battery fluid in the eyes may cause f CAUTION
blindness. If battery fluid gets in
s Do not throw the battery around,
eyes, do not rub the eyes. Instead,
or subject it to strong shocks.
rinse them thoroughly with tap
water or other clean water right s Always charge the rechargeable
away. Go to doctor immediately. battery before use when using
it for the first time or if it has not
s Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, lithium or any other non-
been used for a long time. 6
rechargeable batteries. s Rechargeable batteries have a
limited life. When the recorders
s Keep the battery out of the reach
Safety precautions
operating time becomes shorter
of infants and children.
after recharging under the speci-
The battery could be swallowed by infants
and children. If swallowed, go to doctor fied condition, please consider
immediately. that battery is expired and replace
it with a new one.
s If you notice abnormal sound,
heat, burning odor, or smoke from Disposing the rechargeable
the voice recorder during use: battery
1 Remove the battery immediately, taking
care not to injure yourself. s Recycling batteries helps saving
2 Have the voice recorder repaired by your resources. When disposing a used
place of purchase or an Olympus service battery, always cover its terminals
center. Continued use may result in fire and observe local laws and regula-
or burns. tions.
s Do not submerge the battery in
freshwater or saltwater, or allow its
terminals to become wet.
s Discontinue use of the battery if it
develops a problem such as leak-
ing, discoloration or deformation.
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Safety precautions
Operating precautions <Recorded file precautions>
Note that Olympus will assume no
Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or
liability for recorded files being erased
humid locations such as in direct sunlight
or becoming unplayable due to voice
inside a vehicle, or on a beach during
recorder or PC failure.
summer.
Recording of copyrighted material is
Do not store the voice recorder in humid
permitted when the recording is for your
or dusty locations.
personal use only. Any other type of use
If the voice recorder becomes wet or without the permission of the copyright
damp, wipe off the moisture right away owner is prohibited by copyright law.
with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water
should be particularly avoided. <Voice recorder and microSD cards
Do not place the voice recorder on top of disposal precautions>
or near a TV, refrigerator or other electrical Even when formatting ( P.54) or
appliance. erasing ( P.38) are performed, only
Prevent sand or mud from getting on the the file management information of the
voice recorder. It may cause product not to internal memory and/or microSD card
be repairable. is updated and the recorded data is not
completely erased.
6 Do not subject the voice recorder to
intense vibrations or shocks. When disposing of the voice recorder or a
Do not use the voice recorder in humid microSD card, be sure to destroy it, format
and record silence until the recording time
Safety precautions
locations.
Placing a magnetic card (such as a bank runs out, or perform a similar operation in
cash card) near the speaker or earphones order to prevent the leakage of personal
may cause errors in the data stored on the information.
magnetic card.
<Data loss precautions>
Recorded content in the internal memory
and microSD card may be destroyed or
lost due to reasons such as operating
errors, device failure or repair.
Also, when content is saved in the
memory for long period of time or is used
repeatedly, operations such as writing to,
reading from, or erasing of contents may
not be possible.
Making a backup of important recorded
information and saving it on a PCs
hard disk or other recording media is
recommended.
Note that Olympus will assume no liability
for damages or lost earnings resulting
from recorded data damage or loss,
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Specifications
General items 4 Power source
Standard voltage: 3 V
4 Recording formats Battery: Two AAA dry cell batteries
MP3 format (model LR03), or two Olympus nickel-
4 Sampling frequency metal hydride rechargeable batteries
128 kbps 44.1 kHz 4 External dimensions
111.5 39 18 mm
64 kbps mono 44.1 kHz
(Not including largest projection)
8 kbps mono 11.025 kHz 4 Weight
4 Maximum working output 77 g (including battery)
250 mW (8 speaker) 4 Operating temperature
4 Maximum headphone output 0 to 42C (32 to 107.6F)
150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2)
4 Recording media* Frequency response
Internal NAND flash memory 4 When recording from microphone 6
WS-853 model: 8 GB jack
WS-852 model: 4GB
Specifications
128 kbps 70 Hz to 17 kHz
microSD card
(Supports card capacities ranging from 64 kbps mono 70 Hz to 15 kHz
2 to 32 GB.) 8 kbps mono 70 Hz to 3.5 kHz
* Some recording media memory
capacity is used as a management 4 When recording with built-in
area, so the actual usable capacity microphone
will always be slightly less than the
displayed capacity. 70 Hz to 17 kHz (frequency response
upper limit is set by recording mode
4 Speaker during MP3-format recording)
Built-in 20 mm diameter round dynamic
4 During playback
speaker
30 Hz to 20 kHz (However, the upper and
4 Microphone jack lower limits of the frequency characteristic
3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 2 k depend on each recording format)
4 Earphone jack
3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 8 or more
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Specifications
Battery life
The figures below are guideline values.
4 Alkaline dry cell battery

When recording with During speaker During earphone
Recording mode
built-in microphone playback playback
128 kbps 41 hours (approx.) 15 hours (approx.) 70 hours (approx.)
64 kbps mono 48 hours (approx.) 15 hours (approx.) 73 hours (approx.)
4 Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery

When recording with During speaker During earphone
Recording mode
built-in microphone playback playback
6 128 kbps 30 hours (approx.) 11 hours (approx.) 49 hours (approx.)

Specifications
NOTE
The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method
(When [LED] is set to [Off]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the
battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise
Cancel]*1, [Voice Balancer]*1 and [Voice Filter]*2 functions may affect the battery life).
Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that
has been used repeatedly.*1
Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.
*1 WS-853 model only *2 WS-852 model only
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Specifications
Recording time
The figures below are guideline values.
Recording mode
Recording media
128 kbps 64 kbps mono 8 kbps mono
Internal WS-853 (8 GB) 130 hours (approx.) 260 hours (approx.) 2080 hours (approx.)
memory WS-852 (4 GB) 65 hours (approx.) 131 hours (approx.) 1040 hours (approx.)
32 GB 530 hours (approx.) 1060 hours (approx.) 8480 hours (approx.)

microSD
card
NOTE
Actually available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when 6
making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording
Specifications
times should be considered guideline values).
Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory
capacity of different microSD cards.
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Specifications
Maximum recording time per file
The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the MP3 format.
Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is
restricted to the following values:
Recording mode 128 kbps 64 kbps mono 8 kbps mono

74 hours 30 minutes
Recording time (approx.)
149 hours (approx.) 1193 hours (approx.)
Note that voice recorder specifications

and appearance are subject to change
without prior notice for performance
improvements or other upgrading.
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Specifications
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For customers in North and South For customers in USA
America: Declaration of Conformity
FCC Notice Model Number: WS-853/WS-852
This equipment has been tested and Trade Name: OLYMPUS
found to comply with the limits for a Class Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.
to provide reasonable protection against Telephone Number: 484-896-5000
harmful interference in a residential
installation.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
This equipment generates, uses, and
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
interference to radio communications. rules. Operation is subject to the following
However, there is no guarantee that two conditions:
interference will not occur in a particular (1) This device may not cause harmful
installation. If this equipment does cause interference, and
harmful interference to radio or television (2) this device must accept any interference
reception, which can be determined received, including interference that may
by turning the equipment off and on, cause undesired operation.
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the For customers in CANADA
following measures:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
- Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB
cable should be used to connect the
equipment to USB enabled personal
computers (PC).
Any unauthorized changes or modifications

to this equipment would void the user's
authority to operate.
OLYMPUS CORPORATION
2951 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8507, Japan.
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.
Tel. 484-896-5000
Technical Support (USA): Our phone customer support is available

24/7 online automated help: from 9 am to 9 pm (Monday to Friday) ET
http://www.olympusamerica.com/ http://www.olympusamerica.com/
support contactus
Phone customer support: Olympus software updates can be
Tel.: 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free) obtained at:
http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital
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DIGITAL VOICE Getting started 1

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder.

To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record

1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) # FOLDER/INDEX button

During recording mode During stop mode

1 File name Rec Scene:

During recording mode During stop mode

1 Folder indicator, Current file 7 File length (During stop mode),

Remove the screen protector

1 Slide open the battery cover 3 Slide the battery cover

2 Insert AAA batteries, making

Insert the batterys

1 Slide the POWER switch to the

1 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to 1 Press the + or button to

3 After making sure the voice 1

Charging the battery

1 Start the PC.

4 Press the `OK button to start

When [Battery] (P.52) is set to

Battery precautions 4 Operating temperature

may not charge completely. The battery

Inserting a microSD card 1

Inserting/removing a microSD card

2 Insert a microSD card, making sure

Insert the microSD card straight, NOTE

1 1 While the voice recorder is in stop NOTE

on removal if you flick or release your

Preventing accidental operation

[Hold] appears in the display, and the

1 While the recorder is in stop Power Save mode

power ON, the display disappears and

The playback stop position at power

1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX button Using the Calendar Search function

Selecting folders and files

Immediately after a file is selected, the

a Number of files saved (recorded) on

5 Press the `OK button to start

When necessary, you can use the voice f File length

light starts flashing. It flashes more

1 Press the `OK button during

You can monitor the recording as you are

The earphones are optional.

Changing the volume will not affect

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

[Conference] Suitable for recording

Suitable for duplicating from

[Duplication Records continuously to one file

[Telephone Rec] Suitable for recording

Recording menu settings cannot be [Duplication (Timer)]

changed when a [Rec Scene] selection

[Low Cut Filter] [Off]

Recording with an external microphone

stop mode, press and hold the the setting.

Recording from another connected device

Basic playback procedure

The file being played stops right away.

a File name and folder indicator

The volume can be adjusted to a

Fast-forwarding during playback

starts after the set amount of time

1 Press the 0 button while the

1 Press the 0 button when

Cuts low- and high-