Olympus LS-7 manual Connecting to your PC, Windows, Macintosh

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Connecting to your PC

Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the “Olympus Sonority” software from the included Software CD (☞ P.80).

1Boot the PC.

2Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.

3While the recorder is during stop mode or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder.

•[Remote (Storage)] is displayed on the recorder if the USB cable is connected.

•When the recorder is using the USB connection setting, it will not be connected to the PC when [AC Adapter] is selected. Select [PC] in the USB connection setting (☞ P.73).

Windows:

When you connect the recorder to Windows and open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name. Inserting a microSD card will allow you to use it as [Removable Disk].

Macintosh:

When you connect the recorder to Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. If a microSD card is inserted, [Untitled] will be displayed.

Notes

•Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode.

•Refer to the user’s manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC.

•Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.

•When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable. In such cases, refrain from using a USB hub.

•Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable. If any other company’s cable is used, it may lead to malfunction of the recorder. Also, never use this dedicated cable with any other company’s products.

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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 = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connector Peak indicator light LED LED indicator light LEDIdentification of parts 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 + or − button to select the mode Home display operationsPress the List button repeatedly to set the Home display 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 toSettings relating to playback PlaybackPlayback through earphone Hold the 9button Hold the 0button WhileWhile the recorder is during stop 9buttonWhile the recorder is during Playback mode, pressNoise 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 CPress the 9button Canceling the segment repeat playback FunctionChanging the playback scene Play Scene BPress the Stop 4 buttonErasing Erasing filesErasing a folder Erasing Partially erasing a filePlay 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 Menu setting method Setting menu during recordingSetting menu during playback Close the menu screen 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 buttonNoise 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 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 settingsSystem Info FormatMemory Info 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 settingAlarm playback function Alarm Select Alarm from the menu on the Play MenuVolume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Alarm Sound setting Press the `OK button to move to the respective settingStart Time setting Volume settingSelect the folder using the + or Speed setting Guidance Voice GuideSelect Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu 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 MacintoshUsing Olympus Sonority Functions available in the Olympus SonoritySonority 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 PlusUsing online help Search by contentsSearch by keyword Macintosh Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC WindowsConnecting 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 Unnecessary file Can’t makeSystem file. Connect To PC and deleteTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting 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 101Technical assistance and support Declaration of ConformityCanadian RFI Olympus Imaging Corp