Olympus LS-7 manual Recording from external microphone or other devices

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Recording

Recording from external microphone or other devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows according to a device to be used.

•Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording.

Recording with external microphone:

Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder.

To MIC jack

Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.96)

Stereo microphone: ME51S

The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording.

2-channel microphone (omni- directional): ME30W

These are highly sensitive omni- directional microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances.

Compact Gun Microphone

(unidirectional): ME31

The directional microphones useful for recordings such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing.

Compact zoom microphone (unidirectional): ME32

The microphone is integrated with a tripod, making it suitable to place on a table and record conferences or lecture from a distance.

Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W

This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise.

Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15

Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.

Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.

Notes

•The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.

•Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used. When the plug- in power function is set to [On] power will be supplied by the recorder to the microphone (☞ P.56).

•Turn the plug-in power function to [Off] when an external microphone not supported by plug-in power is connected, as there is the risk that noise may be generated while recording

(☞ P.56).

•When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, audio will be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.51).

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Contents LS-7 Trademarks and registered trademarks IntroductionTable of contents Safety precautions Keep young children and infants away from the recorder Safety precautionsHandling the recorder Be careful with the strapKeep battery out of the reach of children Battery handling precautionsSafety precautions Getting started Main featuresMain features Main featuresChecking the contents of the box Identification of parts = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connectorPeak indicator light LED LED indicator light LED Identification of parts Recorder mode display1Recording media indicator Display LCD panelIdentification of parts Music mode display1Recording media indicator # Playback position bar indicator $Icon display P.14Identification of parts Icon displayFor all modes Direction B Power supplyClose the battery cover Inserting batteriesRecorder P.15 Battery settingsSetting Complete the settingCharging by connecting to a computer via USB Power supplyPlug the AC adapter into AC outlet Adapter optional to chargePlug the recorder’s USB cable Into the AC adapterStorage for a long period -20C 30C/ -4F 86F Operating temperatureBatteries DischargingPower save mode Turning on/off the powerTurning on the power Turning off the powerHold position Aposition Slide the POWER/HOLD switch toSet the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch toPress the 9or 0button to Select the item to set Setting time and date Time & DateChanging the time and date Setting time and date Time & DateClose the card cover securely Inserting and ejecting a microSD cardInserting a microSD card Inserting and ejecting a microSD cardEjecting a microSD card Inserting and ejecting a microSD cardPress the List button repeatedly to set the Home display Press the + or − button to select the modeHome display operations About the folders for voice recordings FolderFile About the folder for music playbackFolders First layer Second layerSelecting the folders and files Press the REC s button to prepare recording RecordingPress the REC s button to start recording Select the recording folderIt is possible to record exceeding 2GB RecordingPress the Stop 4 button to Stop recording RecordingPause Settings relating to RecordingTo quickly check on the recorded contents Press the REC s button againListening while audio is recorded Changing the recording scene Rec SceneConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Press the + or − button to select Rec Scene RecordingCondition Recommended settings by recording conditionRecording Recommended settings LS7 0001 .MP3Applicable 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 recorderStop 4 button + − button `OK button Volume can be adjusted within aPlayback Range from 00 toPlayback through earphone Settings relating to playbackPlayback Hold the 9button Hold the 0button WhileWhile the recorder is during stop 9buttonWhile the recorder is during Playback mode, pressAbout the limits of fast playback Noise Cancel P.57Changing the playback speed F2 Index button 90button Erase button Setting an index mark or a temp markClearing an index mark or a temp mark F1 A-B button How to begin segment repeat playbackRepeat playback CPress the 9button Canceling the segment repeat playback FunctionChanging the playback scene Play Scene BPress the Stop 4 buttonErasing a folder ErasingErasing files Play the file you want to partially erase ErasingPartially erasing a file Press the Erase button When Partial erase completed. isPress the + or − button to change the setting Menu setting methodMenu setting method Setting menu during playback Close the menu screen Menu setting methodSetting menu during recording Rec Menu + File MenuSelect Manual or Auto Adjust the recording levelSelect the recording format Select the recording rate300Hz About the Zoom Mic functionZoom Mic Low Cut FilterSelect On/Off or Standby Sets the Vcva function Adjust the start/stop actuation levelSets the detection time Adjust the voice sync levelPress the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync level Select On or OffSelect Scene Select or Scene Save When Scene Save is selectedWhen Scene Select is selected Select a recording scene Set the recording settings according to your preferencesPre-Recording How to enable pre-recordingPlug-inPower Press the REC s buttonVoice Filter Noise CancelPlay Menu Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or RandomForward/Reverse Skip Playback Reverb When Scene Select is selected Select a playback sceneSet the playback settings according to your preferences Play SceneLCD/Sound Menu Select Lighting Time or Brightness Select the settingDevice Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settingsMemory Info System InfoFormat F2 button + − button `OK button Rearranging files ReplacePress the F2 Exit button to close the menu screen Press the + or − button to select the file you want to moveMoving/Copying files File Move/Copy Press the `OK button to move to the respective settingPress the F2 GO button When you select 1fileWhen you select Selected files When you select All filesPress the + button to select Start Press the `OK button Press the F2 Exit button to complete the settingDividing files File Divide Stop playback at the divide positionDay setting Timer recording Timer RecSelect Timer Rec from the menu on the Rec Menu On/Off settingMic Sense setting Time settingRec Mode setting Folder settingVolume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Alarm playback function AlarmSelect Alarm from the menu on the Play Menu Alarm Sound setting Press the `OK button to move to the respective settingStart Time setting Volume settingSelect the folder using the + or Select Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu Speed settingGuidance Voice Guide When USB Class is selected Changing the USB class USB SettingsSelect USB Settings from the menu on the Device Menu When USB Connect is selectedMethod Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu Formatting the recorder FormatMenu Setting methodMethod SettingWindows Operating environmentOperating System Display Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCOperating environment MacintoshSonority Using Olympus SonorityFunctions available in the Olympus Sonority Installing software Using Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus Sonority Changing the Installation DestinationExit Olympus Sonority Uninstalling softwareUsing Olympus Sonority Exit Olympus Sonority Select Control Panel from Start menuCopy voice guide data Copying voice guide dataConnect the recorder to a PC Start Olympus SonoritySelect Purchase Olympus Sonority Plus in the Help Menu Upgrade functionStart the Olympus Sonority Or click the button in the Tool BarFunctions available with the music editing plug-in Functions available in the Olympus Sonority PlusSearch by keyword Using online helpSearch by contents Macintosh Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC WindowsData will be destroyed Connecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PC Transfer the voice files to your PC Using as external memory of the PC Using as external memory of the PCMessage Meaning Explanation Action Alarm message listAlarm message list Unnecessary file Can’t makeSystem file. Connect To PC and deleteTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingRecorder Unable to set indexMarks, temp marks Cannot rechargeAccessories optional Specifications During recording mode Microphone jack SpecificationsDuring recording mode Built-in microphone During playback modeAlkaline batteries Guide to battery lifeRecording mode Built-in stereo microphone Earphone playback During playback modeWMA format 100Linear PCM format MP3 formatLinear PCM format 101Canadian RFI Technical assistance and supportDeclaration of Conformity Olympus Imaging Corp