Olympus LS-7 manual

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LINEAR PCM RECORDER

LS-7

Linear PCM Recorder

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

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Contents LS-7 Trademarks and registered trademarks IntroductionTable of contents Safety precautions Handling the recorder Safety precautionsBe careful with the strap Keep young children and infants away from the recorderKeep battery out of the reach of children Battery handling precautionsSafety precautions Getting started Main featuresMain features Main featuresChecking the contents of the box Peak indicator light LED LED indicator light LED = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connectorIdentification of parts 1Recording media indicator Recorder mode displayDisplay LCD panel Identification of parts1Recording media indicator Music mode display# Playback position bar indicator $Icon display P.14 Identification of partsIdentification of parts Icon displayFor all modes Close the battery cover Power supplyInserting batteries Direction BSetting Battery settingsComplete the setting Recorder P.15Charging by connecting to a computer via USB Power supplyPlug the recorder’s USB cable Adapter optional to chargeInto the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into AC outletBatteries Operating temperatureDischarging Storage for a long period -20C 30C/ -4F 86FTurning on the power Turning on/off the powerTurning off the power Power save modeSet the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch toSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Hold position ApositionPress the 9or 0button to Select the item to set Setting time and date Time & DateChanging the time and date Setting time and date Time & DateInserting a microSD card Inserting and ejecting a microSD cardInserting and ejecting a microSD card Close the card cover securelyEjecting a microSD card Inserting and ejecting a microSD cardHome display operations Press the + or − button to select the modePress the List button repeatedly to set the Home display About the folders for voice recordings Folders About the folder for music playbackFirst layer Second layer FolderFileSelecting the folders and files Press the REC s button to start recording RecordingSelect the recording folder Press the REC s button to prepare recordingPress the Stop 4 button to Stop recording RecordingRecording It is possible to record exceeding 2GBTo quickly check on the recorded contents Settings relating to RecordingPress the REC s button again PauseConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Changing the recording scene Rec ScenePress the + or − button to select Rec Scene Recording Listening while audio is recordedRecording Recommended settings Recommended settings by recording conditionLS7 0001 .MP3 ConditionApplicable external microphones optional P.96 Recording from external microphone or other devicesRecording the sound of this recorder with other devices Recording the sound of other devices with this recorderPlayback Volume can be adjusted within aRange from 00 to Stop 4 button + − button `OK buttonPlayback Settings relating to playbackPlayback through earphone Hold the 9button Hold the 0button WhileWhile the recorder is during 9buttonPlayback mode, press While the recorder is during stopChanging the playback speed Noise Cancel P.57About the limits of fast playback Clearing an index mark or a temp mark Setting an index mark or a temp markF2 Index button 90button Erase button Repeat playback How to begin segment repeat playbackF1 A-B button Changing the playback scene Play Scene Canceling the segment repeat playback FunctionBPress the Stop 4 button CPress the 9buttonErasing files ErasingErasing a folder Partially erasing a file ErasingPlay the file you want to partially erase Press the Erase button When Partial erase completed. isMenu setting method Menu setting methodPress the + or − button to change the setting Setting menu during recording Menu setting methodSetting menu during playback Close the menu screen Rec Menu + File MenuSelect the recording format Adjust the recording levelSelect the recording rate Select Manual or AutoZoom Mic About the Zoom Mic functionLow Cut Filter 300HzSelect On/Off or Standby Sets the Vcva function Adjust the start/stop actuation levelPress the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync level Adjust the voice sync levelSelect On or Off Sets the detection timeWhen Scene Select is selected Select a recording scene When Scene Save is selectedSet the recording settings according to your preferences Select Scene Select or Scene SavePlug-inPower How to enable pre-recordingPress the REC s button Pre-RecordingPlay Menu Noise CancelVoice Filter Forward/Reverse Skip Playback Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or RandomSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Set the playback settings according to your preferences When Scene Select is selected Select a playback scenePlay Scene ReverbLCD/Sound Menu Select Lighting Time or Brightness Select the settingDevice Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settingsFormat System InfoMemory Info Press the F2 Exit button to close the menu screen Rearranging files ReplacePress the + or − button to select the file you want to move F2 button + − button `OK buttonMoving/Copying files File Move/Copy Press the `OK button to move to the respective settingWhen you select Selected files When you select 1fileWhen you select All files Press the F2 GO buttonDividing files File Divide Press the F2 Exit button to complete the settingStop playback at the divide position Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK buttonSelect Timer Rec from the menu on the Rec Menu Timer recording Timer RecOn/Off setting Day settingRec Mode setting Time settingFolder setting Mic Sense settingSelect Alarm from the menu on the Play Menu Alarm playback function AlarmVolume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Start Time setting Press the `OK button to move to the respective settingVolume setting Alarm Sound settingSelect the folder using the + or Guidance Voice Guide Speed settingSelect Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu Select USB Settings from the menu on the Device Menu Changing the USB class USB SettingsWhen USB Connect is selected When USB Class is selectedMethod Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu Formatting the recorder FormatMenu Setting methodMethod SettingWindows Operating environmentOperating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCMacintosh Operating System DisplayFunctions available in the Olympus Sonority Using Olympus SonoritySonority Installing software Using Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus Sonority Changing the Installation DestinationUsing Olympus Sonority Uninstalling softwareExit Olympus Sonority Select Control Panel from Start menu Exit Olympus SonorityConnect the recorder to a PC Copying voice guide dataStart Olympus Sonority Copy voice guide dataStart the Olympus Sonority Upgrade functionOr click the button in the Tool Bar Select Purchase Olympus Sonority Plus in the Help MenuFunctions available with the music editing plug-in Functions available in the Olympus Sonority PlusSearch by contents Using online helpSearch by keyword Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PCWindows MacintoshDisconnecting from your PC Connecting to your PCData will be destroyed Transfer the voice files to your PC Using as external memory of the PC Using as external memory of the PCAlarm message list Alarm message listMessage Meaning Explanation Action System file. Connect Can’t makeTo PC and delete Unnecessary fileSymptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingMarks, temp marks Unable to set indexCannot recharge RecorderAccessories optional Specifications During recording mode Built-in microphone SpecificationsDuring playback mode During recording mode Microphone jackRecording mode Built-in stereo microphone Earphone playback Guide to battery lifeDuring playback mode Alkaline batteriesLinear PCM format 100MP3 format WMA formatLinear PCM format 101Declaration of Conformity Technical assistance and supportCanadian RFI Olympus Imaging Corp