• For WS-450S only:
You cannot delete folders through
therecorder.
Using the recorder on
your PC
Operating environment
Windows:
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/
Vista/7 (Standard Installation)
Compatible PC's:
Windows PC's equipped with more
than one free USB port
Macintosh:
Operating system:
Mac OS X 10.2.8 -10.6 (Standard
Installation)
Compatible PC's:
Apple Macintosh series equipped
with more than one free USB port
Notes:
• This is an operational environment
for saving the fi les recorded by
this recorder to your PC with USB
connection.
• Even if operational environment is
satisfi ed, we do not support such
as upgraded OS, the multi-boot
environment and self-modifi ed PC's.
• Be sure to push the cable
connector all the way in.
Otherwise, the recorder may not
operate properly.
• Do not use USB extension cables
other than the supplied cable.
Using cables from other
manufacturers could result in
damage to the recorder. Do not
use the supplied USB extension
cable with devices from other
manufacturers.
• NEVER disconnect the USB while
the recording indicator light is
fl ashing. If you do, the data will be
destroyed.
Specifications
General points
Recording format:
Linear PCM* (Pulse Code
Modulation)
MP3* (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
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EN
Input level:
- 70 dBv
Sampling frequency:
Linear PCM format*
[44.1 kHz/16bit] mode: 44.1 kHz
MP3 format*
[256 kbps] mode: 44.1 kHz
[128 kbps] mode: 44.1 kHz
WMA format
[ST XQ] mode: 44.1 kHz
[ST HQ] mode: 44.1 kHz
[ST SP] mode: 22 kHz
[HQ] mode: 44.1 kHz
[SP] mode: 22 kHz
[LP] mode: 8 kHz
Frequency response:
During recording mode
(Microphone jack):
Linear PCM format*
[44.1 kHz/16bit] mode:
50 Hz to 21 kHz
MP3 format*
[256 kbps] mode:
50 Hz to 20 kHz
[128 kbps] mode:
50 Hz to 17 kHz
WMA format
[ST XQ] mode: 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST HQ] mode: 50 Hz to 15 kHz
[ST SP] mode: 50 Hz to 9 kHz
[HQ] mode: 50 Hz to 13 kHz
[SP] mode: 50 Hz to 7 kHz
[LP] mode: 50 Hz to 3 kHz
During recording mode
(Built-in stereo microphone):
80 Hz to 20 kHz
(However, when recording by
the MP3 format or the WMA
format, the upper limit value of
the frequency response depends
on each recording mode.)
During playback mode:
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum working output:
60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
Maximum headphone output:
≤ _ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
Wide band characteristic
headphone output:
75 mV ≤ _ (according to EN 50332-2)
Recording medium:
Built-in NAND FLASH memory
WS-570M: 8 GB/WS-560M: 4 GB/
WS-550M: 2 GB/WS-450S: 1 GB
Speaker:
Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic
speaker
MIC jack:
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance
2 kΩ
EAR jack:
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω
or more
Input power requirement:
Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or
Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable
battery
External dimensions:
94.8 mm × 38 mm × 11 mm
(without protrusions)
Weight:
46 g (including battery)
Operating temperature:
0°C - 42°C
* For WS-570M only.
Guide to recording times
WS-570M:
PCM format
[44.1 kHz/16 bit] mode:
approx. 12 h. 50 min
MP3 format
[256 kbps] mode: approx. 71 h.
[128 kbps] mode: approx. 142 h.
WMA format
[ST XQ] mode: approx. 139 h.
[ST HQ] mode: approx. 278 h.
[ST SP] mode: approx. 556 h.
[HQ] mode: approx. 556 h.
[SP] mode: approx. 1,090 h.
[LP] mode: approx. 2,170 h.
WS-560M (WMA format):
[ST XQ] mode: approx. 69 h.
[ST HQ] mode: approx. 139 h.
[ST SP] mode: approx. 278 h.
[HQ] mode: approx. 278 h.
[SP] mode: approx. 547 h.
[LP] mode: approx. 1,088 h.
WS-550M (WMA format):
[ST XQ] mode: approx. 34 h.
[ST HQ] mode: approx. 69 h.
[ST SP] mode: approx. 139 h.
[HQ] mode: approx. 139 h.