Olympus LS-12, LS-14 Handling the recorder, Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product

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Safety precautions

Notes on record files

•Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of the recorder or PC.

•Recorded contents can be used for personal use only. It is prohibited by the Copyright law to use copyrighted work for other purposes without permission from the owner.

Handling the recorder

fWarning:

sDo not use the product where there may be flammable or explosive gas in the air.

Doing so could cause an ignition or explosion.

sDo not use or store the product for a long time where there is a lot of dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or steam.

Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock.

sDo not disassemble, repair, or modify the product.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or injury.

sIf the product falls into water or if water, metal or a flammable foreign object gets into the product, perform the following steps:

1 Immediately remove the battery.

2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for service. Continuing to use it could cause a fire or electric shock.

sDo not insert a card other than SD or SDHC card into the recorder.

If you accidentally insert such a card, do not try to forcibly remove it but contact our repair center or service station.

sDo not operate the product while driving a vehicle (such as bicycle, motorbike or car).

Doing so could cause a traffic accident.

sDo not leave the product within the reach of infants or children.

When using the product near them, take extra care and do not carelessly leave the product unattended. Children cannot understand warnings and cautions. In addition, the following accidents could happen:

–Accidentally wrap the earphone cord around the neck and suffocate

–Perform a wrong operation, causing injury or electric shock

sAvoid using the product in an airplane, hospital, or other place where use of electric devices is restricted. Or, follow the instructions given at the site.

sWhen carrying the recorder by a strap, ensure that it does not get caught on other items.

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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 reversedMode dial for easy setting adjustment to suit your usage Main featuresMain features Partial erase function Chromatic tuning function File dividing functionMetronome function File trimming function LS-14 onlyIdentification of parts REC s Record button, Recording indicator light LEDCard cover STOP/w 4 button Folder list screen Display LCD panelFile 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 toValue Setting the time and date Time & DatePress the 9or 0button to Example March 24 Press the OK button to complete the settingTime & 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 SmartPress the F1 Metronome button while recording or pausing Using the metronome functionSet the metronome function 2012.03.24 120324 0001 .WAVMP3 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 speedPress the OK button Playback speed indicatorPlayback 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 EraseEdited file Press the + button to select StartPartial 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 buttonSet the volume between Volume 1 and Volume Change the settingsSet Metronome 1 or Metronome 2 as the sound type Select the desired playback range Play MenuReverse 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 onlySelect Time & Date from the menu on the Device Menu Press the + or − button to change the valuePress 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 responseMP3 format Guide to recording timesFollowing 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