Olympus LS-7 manual Recommended settings by recording condition, LS7 0001 .MP3, Condition

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Recording

Recording

Recommended settings by recording condition

The recorder is initially set to [PCM 44.1kHz] mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions. The following table shows the recommended settings for some example recording conditions.

Recording

Recommended settings

 

 

 

[Mic Sense]

[Low Cut Filter]

[Zoom Mic]

condition

[Rec Mode] (P.51)

 

 

(P.50)

(P.52)

(P.52)

Lectures in large

[PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit]

 

 

 

[MP3]: [128kbps]

 

 

[+6]

rooms

 

 

[WMA]: [128 kbps]

 

 

 

 

[High]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conferences with

[MP3]: [128kbps]

 

 

 

 

 

a large number of

 

 

 

[WMA]: [128 kbps]

 

 

 

people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meetings

 

 

[On]

 

and business

[MP3]: [128kbps]

[Middle]

 

 

negotiations with

 

 

[WMA]: [128 kbps]

 

 

a small number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Off]

Dictation with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lot of background

[WMA]: [64 kbps]

[Low]

 

 

noise

 

 

 

 

Music playing,

 

Set the

 

 

 

microphone

 

 

wild birds singing,

[PCM]: [96kHz/24bit]

sensitivity

[Off]

 

and railway

 

according to the

 

 

sounds

 

volume being

 

 

 

 

recorded.

 

 

File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.

LS_7 0001 .MP3

1 2 3

1User ID:

The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder.

2File number:

A file number is consecutively

EN assigned regardless of the changes in the recording media.

3Extension:

These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device.

Linear PCM format .WAV

MP3 format

.MP3

WMA format

.WMA

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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 Peak indicator light LED LED indicator light LED = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connectorIdentification 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 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 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 buttonPlayback Settings relating to playbackPlayback through earphone While Hold the 9button Hold the 0buttonPlayback mode, press 9buttonWhile the recorder is during 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 BPress the Stop 4 button Canceling the segment repeat playback FunctionChanging the playback scene Play Scene CPress the 9buttonErasing files ErasingErasing a folder Partially erasing a file ErasingPlay 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 Setting menu during recording Menu setting methodSetting 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-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 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 MenuFormat System InfoMemory 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 settingSelect Alarm from the menu on the Play Menu Alarm playback function AlarmVolume, 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 Guidance Voice Guide Speed settingSelect 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 DisplayFunctions available in the Olympus Sonority Using 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-inSearch by contents Using online helpSearch by keyword Windows Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC 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 To PC and delete Can’t makeSystem file. Connect Unnecessary fileSymptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 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 formatDeclaration of Conformity Technical assistance and supportCanadian RFI Olympus Imaging Corp