Olympus LS-7 Recording, Press the REC s button to start recording, Select the recording folder

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About recording

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Recording

Recording

Before starting recording, select a folder	• This recorder is designed to be able
among [&] to [*]. These five folders can be	to record cleanly and evenly, even in
selectively used to distinguish the kind of	recording conditions such as when
recording; for example, Folder [&] might	the volume of the source sound
be used to store private information, while	changes significantly. However, even
Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding	higher sound quality recordings
business information.	can be achieved by adjusting the
	recording level manually (☞ P.51).

3 Press the REC (s) button to start recording.

• The recording indicator light grows and [K] will appear on the display.

REC (s) button

STOP (4) button

1Select the recording folder

e

(☞ P.27).	eElapsed recording time

2Press the REC (s) button to prepare recording.

•The recording indicator light will flash and [≠] will appear on the display.

•Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded.

a b c d

	aRecording mode
	bRemaining recording time
	cRemaining memory bar indicator
	dLevel meter (changes according to
	the recording level and recording
EN	function settings)

•[Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording. Configure this while the recorder is stopped (☞ P.51).

•Placing the built-in stereo microphone over the display is the proper position for performing stereo recording. If it is below the display when recording then proper stereo recording cannot be performed because the position of the original sound will be recorded in reverse phase.

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Contents LS-7 Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarksTable of contents Safety precautions Be careful with the strap Safety precautionsHandling the recorder Keep young children and infants away from the recorderBattery handling precautions Keep battery out of the reach of childrenSafety precautions Main features Getting startedMain features Main featuresChecking the contents of the box = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connector Peak indicator light LED LED indicator light LEDIdentification of parts Display LCD panel Recorder mode display1Recording media indicator Identification of parts# Playback position bar indicator $Icon display P.14 Music mode display1Recording media indicator Identification of partsIdentification of parts Icon displayFor all modes Inserting batteries Power supplyClose the battery cover Direction BComplete the setting Battery settingsSetting Recorder P.15Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USBInto the AC adapter Adapter optional to chargePlug the recorder’s USB cable Plug the AC adapter into AC outletDischarging Operating temperatureBatteries Storage for a long period -20C 30C/ -4F 86FTurning off the power Turning on/off the powerTurning on the power Power save modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Slide the POWER/HOLD switch toSet the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold mode Hold position ApositionSetting time and date Time & Date Press the 9or 0button to Select the item to setSetting time and date Time & Date Changing the time and dateInserting and ejecting a microSD card Inserting and ejecting a microSD cardInserting a microSD card Close the card cover securelyInserting and ejecting a microSD card Ejecting a microSD cardPress the + or − button to select the mode Home display operationsPress the List button repeatedly to set the Home display About the folders for voice recordings First layer Second layer About the folder for music playbackFolders FolderFileSelecting the folders and files Select the recording folder RecordingPress the REC s button to start recording Press the REC s button to prepare recordingRecording RecordingPress the Stop 4 button to Stop recording It is possible to record exceeding 2GBPress the REC s button again Settings relating to RecordingTo quickly check on the recorded contents PausePress the + or − button to select Rec Scene Recording Changing the recording scene Rec SceneConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Listening while audio is recordedLS7 0001 .MP3 Recommended settings by recording conditionRecording Recommended settings ConditionRecording from external microphone or other devices Applicable external microphones optional P.96Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder Recording the sound of this recorder with other devicesRange from 00 to Volume can be adjusted within aPlayback Stop 4 button + − button `OK buttonSettings relating to playback PlaybackPlayback through earphone While Hold the 9button Hold the 0buttonPlayback mode, press 9buttonWhile the recorder is during While the recorder is during stopNoise Cancel P.57 Changing the playback speedAbout the limits of fast playback Setting an index mark or a temp mark Clearing an index mark or a temp markF2 Index button 90button Erase button How to begin segment repeat playback Repeat playbackF1 A-B button BPress the Stop 4 button Canceling the segment repeat playback FunctionChanging the playback scene Play Scene CPress the 9buttonErasing Erasing filesErasing a folder Erasing Partially erasing a filePlay the file you want to partially erase When Partial erase completed. is Press the Erase buttonMenu setting method Menu setting methodPress the + or − button to change the setting Menu setting method Setting menu during recordingSetting menu during playback Close the menu screen + File Menu Rec MenuSelect the recording rate Adjust the recording levelSelect the recording format Select Manual or AutoLow Cut Filter About the Zoom Mic functionZoom Mic 300HzAdjust the start/stop actuation level Select On/Off or Standby Sets the Vcva functionSelect On or Off Adjust the voice sync levelPress the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync level Sets the detection timeSet the recording settings according to your preferences When Scene Save is selectedWhen Scene Select is selected Select a recording scene Select Scene Select or Scene SavePress the REC s button How to enable pre-recordingPlug-inPower Pre-RecordingNoise Cancel Play MenuVoice Filter Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or Random Forward/Reverse Skip PlaybackSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Play Scene When Scene Select is selected Select a playback sceneSet the playback settings according to your preferences ReverbSelect Lighting Time or Brightness Select the setting LCD/Sound MenuMenu settings after resetting initial settings Device MenuSystem Info FormatMemory Info Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move Rearranging files ReplacePress the F2 Exit button to close the menu screen F2 button + − button `OK buttonPress the `OK button to move to the respective setting Moving/Copying files File Move/CopyWhen you select All files When you select 1fileWhen you select Selected files Press the F2 GO buttonStop playback at the divide position Press the F2 Exit button to complete the settingDividing files File Divide Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK buttonOn/Off setting Timer recording Timer RecSelect Timer Rec from the menu on the Rec Menu Day settingFolder setting Time settingRec Mode setting Mic Sense settingAlarm playback function Alarm Select Alarm from the menu on the Play MenuVolume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Volume setting Press the `OK button to move to the respective settingStart Time setting Alarm Sound settingSelect the folder using the + or Speed setting Guidance Voice GuideSelect Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu When USB Connect is selected Changing the USB class USB SettingsSelect USB Settings from the menu on the Device Menu When USB Class is selectedFormatting the recorder Format Method Select Format from the menu on the Device MenuSetting method MenuSetting MethodOperating environment WindowsMacintosh Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCOperating environment Operating System DisplayUsing Olympus Sonority Functions available in the Olympus SonoritySonority Using Olympus Sonority Installing softwareChanging the Installation Destination Using Olympus SonorityExit Olympus Sonority Select Control Panel from Start menu Uninstalling softwareUsing Olympus Sonority Exit Olympus SonorityStart Olympus Sonority Copying voice guide dataConnect the recorder to a PC Copy voice guide dataOr click the button in the Tool Bar Upgrade functionStart the Olympus Sonority Select Purchase Olympus Sonority Plus in the Help MenuFunctions available in the Olympus Sonority Plus Functions available with the music editing plug-inUsing online help Search by contentsSearch by keyword Windows Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC MacintoshConnecting to your PC Disconnecting from 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 To PC and delete Can’t makeSystem file. Connect Unnecessary fileTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionCannot recharge Unable to set indexMarks, temp marks RecorderAccessories optional Specifications During playback mode SpecificationsDuring recording mode Built-in microphone During recording mode Microphone jackDuring playback mode Guide to battery lifeRecording mode Built-in stereo microphone Earphone playback Alkaline batteriesMP3 format 100Linear PCM format WMA format101 Linear PCM formatTechnical assistance and support Declaration of ConformityCanadian RFI Olympus Imaging Corp