Olympus LS-12, LS-14 Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Hall, Each instrument, Recording tips for

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Recording tips for each instrument

Acoustic guitar

Position the recorder pointing to a place slightly away from the sound hole of the guitar. For a rhythm guitar, keep a certain distance from the main body of the guitar. For solo or melody-focused music, keep the recorder closer to the main body of the guitar during recording.

	Move the recorder
	slightly away from the
Hard sharp sound	sound hole.

Electric guitar

To record sound directly from the speaker of a guitar amplifier, position the recorder slightly away from the speaker and pointing to the center of the speaker cone paper. To record sound from two speakers in stereo, position the recorder slightly away from the center between the left and right speakers. To record sound in mono, position the recorder slightly away from the center of the speaker cone paper.

Guitar amplifier

Guitar amplifier

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Recording tips for

SpeakerSpeaker

Round

harmonic sound

each instrument

Hall

Place the recorder on the center line of the stage, with players also facing the direction of the microphone. Then, fix the recorder with a tripod or other tool before starting recording.

Orchestra, big band, choir, etc...

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Contents LS-14/LS-12 Trademarks and registered trademarks IntroductionIndex Table of contents Usage as external memory Using the recorder on your PCSafety precautions Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock Immediately remove the batteryHandling the recorder Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the productDoing so could cause deterioration of parts or a fire Battery handling precautionsDo not turn the volume up before starting operation Doing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing lossDoing so could cause an electric shock or failure Do not touch or hold the battery with wet handsDo not use a battery whose package is scratched or damaged Do not insert the batteries with the =/- polarity reversedMain features Mode dial for easy setting adjustment to suit your usageMain features Partial erase function Chromatic tuning function File dividing functionMetronome function File trimming function LS-14 onlyREC s Record button, Recording indicator light LED Identification of partsCard cover STOP/w 4 button Display LCD panel Folder list screenFile list screen Identification of parts Indicator, Folder nameRecorder status indicator File screenInserting batteries Battery indicatorPower save mode Turning on/off the powerTurning on the power Turning off the powerSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a Exiting Hold modeSetting the recorder to Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch toSetting the time and date Time & Date ValuePress the 9or 0button to Press the OK button to complete the setting Example March 24Time & Date P.75 Open the card cover Shown in the diagramInserting and ejecting an SD card Inserting an SD cardSD card Ejecting an SD cardWhile the recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover Close the card cover securelyHome screen operations Switching functionsQUICK, Smart mode P.28, P.29 Manual mode P.30Low Cut Filter P.67 Pre-Recording P.68 Memory Select P.72 Verifying the current settingsHome screen operations Rec Format P.66 Mic Select* P.67LS-14 LS-12 Folder for recorded filesMoving through the levels Selecting folders and filesRecorder position examples Recording tips for each instrumentEach instrument Acoustic guitarElectric guitar HallRecording Switch the Mode dial to the QuickRecording Press the REC s button to start recordingRecording Smart modePress the STOP/w 4 button to stop recording Appears on the display File lengthPress the REC s button to prepare to record Manual modeSwitch the Mode dial to Manual positionDistorted sound will be recorded while Press the 9or 0button to adjust the recording levelRemaining recording time Remaining memory bar indicator Press the REC s or Play ` button to start recordingRecording more than 2 GB of data in linear PCM format Settings relating to recordingPress the REC s or Play ` button again PauseListening while audio is recorded Resume RecordingYou cannot divide a file while overdubbing is in progress At the position where you want to divide the file, pressDividing a file while recording F2 DIVIDEbuttonSet Rec Monitor to On P.68 Connect earphones to the EAR jack of the recorderSelect a file to dub over P.25 Dial is set to SmartUsing the metronome function Press the F1 Metronome button while recording or pausingSet the metronome function 120324 0001 .WAV 2012.03.24MP3 format .MP3 Follows according to the device to be used MIC jack of the recorderConnect an external microphone to An external microphone or other device can beRecording audio from another device with this recorder Recording audio from this recorder with another devicePlayback Press the + or − button to adjust the volumeVolume can be adjusted within the range of 00 to PlaybackForwarding Settings relating to playbackWhile the recorder is in stop mode Playback through the earphonesWhile the recorder is in stop mode, press the 0button RewindingLocating the beginning of a file While the recorder is in playback mode, press the 0buttonWhile the recorder is in playback mode, press the OK button Changing the playback speedAbout music files Press the + or − button to select playback speedPlayback speed indicator Press the OK buttonPlayback Clearing an index mark or a temp mark End of the file, and repeat playback starts How to begin segment repeat playbackPress the 0button Canceling the segment repeat playback functionPress the STOP/w 4 button Press the 9buttonEditing Option Editing OptionRecorded files options Moving/Copying a file Move/CopyIf you entered the Option screen from the File screen Press the + or − button to selectMove/Copy Press the OK buttonFolder are automatically selected If you selected Selected filesIf you selected All files F2 GO buttonPress the F2 Option button Protecting a file File LockPress the F3 Exit button to Close the Option screenProtect the selected file. Proceed to Step Respective settingFile Lock Press the OK button to move toPress the F3 Exit button to close the Option screen Press the + or − button to select On or OffEditing Dividing a file File DivideSelect the file you want to divide File DivideFile divide completed appears Press the + button to select Start Press the OK buttonPlayback will continue even after Partial ErasePress the + button to select Start Edited filePartial erase completed. is displayed Select the file you want to trim Trimming a file Trimming LS-14 onlyThis is the part that will be erased Select the file for which you want Confirming a file in memory PropertyTo check information P.25 PropertyDisplay changes to Erasing! and erasing starts ErasingErasing a file ErasingWant to erase is saved P.25 Select the folder where the file youErasing multiple files at once List screenYou cannot delete folders with the recorder Item you want to set Menu setting methodWhile the recorder is in stop mode Item you want to set Press the +, −, 9or 0buttonPress the OK button to complete the setting process Setting menu during recordingSetting menu during playback Press the + or − button to change the settingMusic Menu setting methodRec Menu Select the recording formatSelect the recording rate Select the metronome options How to enable pre-recordingWhile the recorder is in stop Press the REC s buttonChange the settings Set the volume between Volume 1 and VolumeSet Metronome 1 or Metronome 2 as the sound type Play Menu Select the desired playback rangeReverse Skip Sec sec sec min Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsLCD/Sound Menu Forward/Reverse Skip PlaybackDevice Menu Device Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Rec MenuPlay Menu LCD/Sound MenuPress the + or − button to select the item you want to set Speed settingVolume setting Guidance Voice Guide LS-14 onlyPress the + or − button to change the value Select Time & Date from the menu on the Device MenuPress the 9or 0button to select the item you want to set Changing the USB class USB SettingsSelect USB Settings from When USB Connection is selectedComposite When USB Class is selectedStorage Class Recognized by a PC as an external memory devicePress the + button again to select Formatting the recorder FormatSelect Format from the menu on the Device Menu StartFormatting begins and Formatting! flashes on the display Position Tune the musical instrument by playing a single noteUsing the tuning function Using the tuning functionOperating System Operating environmentWindows MacintoshOperating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCInserting an SD card will allow you to use it as Connecting to your PCWhen you connect the recorder to WindowsIndicator light has turned off before Connecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PC Disconnecting the USB cableTransferring voice files to your PC Internal memory Drive names and folder names when a PC is connectedProduct When you open My Computer,Usage as external memory of your PC Memory of your PCAlarm message list Alarm message listMessage Meaning Explanation Action Cant create Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action Unable to hear any sound from Earphone through the recording Noise is audible through Accessories optional General SpecificationsMaximum recording time per file Frequency responseGuide to recording times MP3 formatFollowing values are strictly for reference only When Mic Select is set to On LS-14 only Guide to battery lifeRecording mode Internal memory Voice file playback modeTechnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada Technical assistance and supportDeclaration of Conformity Canadian RFIOlympus Imaging Corp