[SP] mode: approx. 274 h.
[LP] mode: approx. 544 h.
WS-450S (WMA format):
[ST XQ] mode: approx. 17 h.
[ST HQ] mode: approx. 34 h.
[ST SP] mode: approx. 69 h.
[HQ] mode: approx. 69 h.
[SP] mode: approx. 137 h.
[LP] mode: approx. 272 h.
Notes:
• The above values are strictly rough
guides.
• Available recording time may be
shorter if many short recordings
are made. (The displayed available
recording time and recorded time
are approximate indications).
• The maximum capacity for a single
fi le is limited to approx. 4 GB for
WMA and MP3, and approx. 2 GB
for Linear PCM format (WAV).
• Regardless of the memory
remaining amount, the longest
sound recording time per fi le is
restricted to the following value.
Maximum recording time per file
PCM format (For WS-570M only)
[44.1 kHz/
approx. 3 h. 20 min.
16 bit]
MP3 format (For WS-570M only)
[256 kbps] approx. 37 h. 10 min.
[128 kbps] approx. 74 h. 30 min.
WMA format
[ST XQ]
approx. 26 h. 40 min.
[ST HQ]
approx. 26 h. 40 min.
[ST SP]
approx. 53 h. 40 min.
[HQ]
approx. 26 h. 40 min.
[SP]
approx. 53 h. 40 min.
[LP]
approx. 148 h. 40 min.
It is possible to record exceeding 2GB
The recording will continue even if the
volume of a single fi le exceeds 2 GB in
the linear PCM format recording.
• The fi le is saved every 2 GB in
separate fi les. It will be treated as
multiple fi les when playing back.
• When the recording exceeds 2 GB,
the number of fi les in the folder
may exceed 200 fi les. The 201 fi le
and later will not be recognized
by the recorder, so check by
connecting the recorder to a PC.
Guide to battery life
The following values are strictly rough
guides.
During recording mode
Recording
Built-in stereo
mode
microphone
*1
[44.1 kHz/
14 h.
16 bit] *3
[128 kbps] *3 14 h. 30 min. 14 h. 30 min.
[ST XQ]
15 h. 30 min. 15 h. 30 min.
[LP]
21 h.
During voice file playback mode
(All Playback Mode)
Recording
Built-in speakers
mode
*1
[44.1 kHz/
10 h.
16 bit] *3
[128 kbps] *3 12 h.
[ST XQ]
12 h.
[LP]
12 h.
Recording
Earphone playback
mode
*1
[44.1 kHz/
19 h. 30 min. 17 h. 30 min.
16 bit] *3
[128 kbps] *3 25 h.
[ST XQ]
26 h.
[LP]
26 h.
*1 Alkaline battery
*2 Ni-MH Rechargeble battery
*3 For WS-570M only.
Note:
• Battery life is measured by
Olympus. It varies greatly
according to the type of batteries
used and the conditions of use.
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-570M: 2,000 songs
WS-560M: 1,000 songs
WS-550M: 500 songs
WS-450S: 250 songs
(At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song)
• Specifi cations and design are
subject to change without notice.
Accessories (Optional)
• Stereo microphone: ME51S
• 2 channel microphone (omni-
directional): ME30W
• Highly sensitive noise-cancellation
monaural microphone
(unidirectional): ME52W
*2
• Tie clip microphone (omni-
directional): ME15
14 h.
• Telephone pickup: TP7
• Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set: BC400 (For Europe)
• Ni-MH rechargeable battery:
21 h.
BR401
• Connecting cord: KA333
*2
10 h.
12 h.
12 h.
12 h.
*2
Please do not throw the equipment
into the domestic refuse. Please use
the return and collection systems
available in your country for the
21 h.
disposal of this product.
22 h.
Applicable Product:
WS-570M, WS-560M, WS-550M,
22 h.
WS-450S
EU countries. Please do not throw the
batteries into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection
systems available in your country for
the disposal of the waste batteries.
"CE" mark indicates that
this product complies
with the European
requirements for safety,
health,environment
and customer
protection.
This symbol [crossed-
out wheeled bin WEEE
Annex IV] indicates
separate collection of
waste electrical and
electronic equipment
in the EU countries.
This symbol [crossed-
out wheeled bin
Directive 2006/66/EC
Annex II] indicates
separate collection of
waste batteries in the
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