Olympus Eco-Products : IC recorder Voice-Trek WS-450S, WS-400S
It is the same design concept with thin-model series and has a large liquid crystal display with high brightness & white backlight. "USB Direct"design, can be connected to PC directly without the dedicated cable or software. Also it supports WMA format can record and play with high sound quality. It has convenience functions for studying foreign languages and audio typing.
We realize resources-saving and reduce environmental load with enhancing products function.
Major Features as Eco-Products

Hazardous substances-free product
It does not use any materials prohibited by the Environment-related Substances Used in Product Control Rules. No polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used in the electrical insulation of interconnection.
Energy Efficiency
Compared with conventional products, recording timeNote1 of this product with stereo XQ mode is extended to 15.5 hours from 9.5 hours; increases by 63%.
Note1: Time to record by one AAA(cell) alkaline battery(LR03). (Based on Olympus test method.)
Resource saving
Compared with conventional products, it consumes about 7% less one's packed weight and 51% less one's packed volume, that also contributes less environmental burdens occurring during distribution.
Material Labeling
Also to facilitate recycling, information about materials is shown on all plastic parts that are large enough to carry labels.
LCA ResultsNote2
Environmental burdens occurring during distribution and using account for approximately 70% of all environmental burdens during the life of the product.

Note2: Calculated based on the criteria for Olympus IC recorder.
Position of Environmentally Conscious Products
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