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Accessories (optional)

Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company’s website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country.

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Accessories (optional)

sStereo microphone: ME51S

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

s2 channel microphone (omni-directional): ME30W

Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. These highly sensitive omni-directional microphones are supported by plug-in power and are well-suited to recording musical performances.

sCompact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31

This directional microphone is useful for various types of recording such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing. The metal body provides sturdiness and high rigidity.

sCompact zoom microphone (unidirectional): ME32

This microphone is integrated with a tripod, making it suitable for recording audio at a distance, such as from your table at a meeting or conference.

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

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

sTie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15

sTelephone pickup microphone: TP8

This earphone-type microphone can be placed into your ear while you are phoning. The voice or conversation from the phone can be recorded clearly.

sUSB connecting AC adapter: A514

5VDC AC Adapter for USB connection.

sConnecting cords: KA333

This connecting cord has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with resistance at both ends. Use it to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to the microphone input jack when recording. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are also included.

sConnecting cords: KA334

This connecting cord has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) without resistance at both ends.

sExclusive remote control set: RS30W

When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE jack, the recorder’s recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control.

The receiving position can be adjusted, thereby allowing you to operate the recorder from various different angles.

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This small unobtrusive microphone comes with a tie-clip.

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Contents LS-14/LS-12 Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarksIndex Table of contents Using the recorder on your PC Usage as external memorySafety precautions Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product Immediately remove the batteryHandling the recorder Doing so could cause a fire or electric shockDoing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing loss Battery handling precautionsDo not turn the volume up before starting operation Doing so could cause deterioration of parts or a fireDo not insert the batteries with the =/- polarity reversed Do not touch or hold the battery with wet handsDo not use a battery whose package is scratched or damaged Doing so could cause an electric shock or failureMode dial for easy setting adjustment to suit your usage Main featuresMain features File trimming function LS-14 only Chromatic tuning function File dividing functionMetronome function Partial erase functionIdentification of parts REC s Record button, Recording indicator light LEDCard cover STOP/w 4 button Folder list screen Display LCD panelFile list screen File screen Indicator, Folder nameRecorder status indicator Identification of partsBattery indicator Inserting batteriesTurning off the power Turning on/off the powerTurning on the power Power save modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Exiting Hold modeSetting the recorder to Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the aValue 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 Inserting an SD card Shown in the diagramInserting and ejecting an SD card Open the card coverClose the card cover securely Ejecting an SD cardWhile the recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover SD cardManual mode P.30 Switching functionsQUICK, Smart mode P.28, P.29 Home screen operationsRec Format P.66 Mic Select* P.67 Verifying the current settingsHome screen operations Low Cut Filter P.67 Pre-Recording P.68 Memory Select P.72Folder for recorded files LS-14 LS-12Selecting folders and files Moving through the levelsRecording tips for each instrument Recorder position examplesHall Acoustic guitarElectric guitar Each instrumentPress the REC s button to start recording Switch the Mode dial to the QuickRecording RecordingAppears on the display File length Smart modePress the STOP/w 4 button to stop recording RecordingManual position Manual modeSwitch the Mode dial to Press the REC s button to prepare to recordPress the REC s or Play ` button to start recording Press the 9or 0button to adjust the recording levelRemaining recording time Remaining memory bar indicator Distorted sound will be recorded whileSettings relating to recording Recording more than 2 GB of data in linear PCM formatResume Recording PauseListening while audio is recorded Press the REC s or Play ` button againF2 DIVIDEbutton At the position where you want to divide the file, pressDividing a file while recording You cannot divide a file while overdubbing is in progressDial is set to Smart Connect earphones to the EAR jack of the recorderSelect a file to dub over P.25 Set Rec Monitor to On P.68Press the F1 Metronome button while recording or pausing Using the metronome functionSet the metronome function 2012.03.24 120324 0001 .WAVMP3 format .MP3 An external microphone or other device can be MIC jack of the recorderConnect an external microphone to Follows according to the device to be usedRecording audio from this recorder with another device Recording audio from another device with this recorderPlayback Press the + or − button to adjust the volumeVolume can be adjusted within the range of 00 to PlaybackPlayback through the earphones Settings relating to playbackWhile the recorder is in stop mode ForwardingWhile the recorder is in playback mode, press the 0button RewindingLocating the beginning of a file While the recorder is in stop mode, press the 0buttonPress the + or − button to select playback speed Changing the playback speedAbout music files While the recorder is in playback mode, press the OK buttonPress the OK button Playback speed indicatorPlayback Clearing an index mark or a temp mark How to begin segment repeat playback End of the file, and repeat playback startsPress the 9button Canceling the segment repeat playback functionPress the STOP/w 4 button Press the 0buttonMoving/Copying a file Move/Copy Editing OptionRecorded files options Editing OptionPress the OK button Press the + or − button to selectMove/Copy If you entered the Option screen from the File screenF2 GO button If you selected Selected filesIf you selected All files Folder are automatically selectedClose the Option screen Protecting a file File LockPress the F3 Exit button to Press the F2 Option buttonPress the OK button to move to Respective settingFile Lock Protect the selected file. Proceed to StepPress the + or − button to select On or Off Press the F3 Exit button to close the Option screenFile Divide Dividing a file File DivideSelect the file you want to divide EditingPress the + button to select Start Press the OK button File divide completed appearsPartial Erase Playback will continue even afterEdited file Press the + button to select StartPartial erase completed. is displayed Trimming a file Trimming LS-14 only Select the file you want to trimThis is the part that will be erased Property Confirming a file in memory PropertyTo check information P.25 Select the file for which you wantErasing ErasingErasing a file Display changes to Erasing! and erasing startsList screen Select the folder where the file youErasing multiple files at once Want to erase is saved P.25You cannot delete folders with the recorder Press the +, −, 9or 0button Menu setting methodWhile the recorder is in stop mode Item you want to set Item you want to setPress the + or − button to change the setting Setting menu during recordingSetting menu during playback Press the OK button to complete the setting processSelect the recording format Menu setting methodRec Menu MusicSelect the recording rate Press the REC s button How to enable pre-recordingWhile the recorder is in stop Select the metronome optionsSet 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 Forward/Reverse Skip Playback Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsLCD/Sound Menu Sec sec sec minDevice Menu LCD/Sound Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Rec MenuPlay Menu Device MenuGuidance Voice Guide LS-14 only Speed settingVolume setting Press the + or − button to select the item you want to setSelect 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 When USB Connection is selected USB SettingsSelect USB Settings from Changing the USB classRecognized by a PC as an external memory device When USB Class is selectedStorage Class CompositeStart Formatting the recorder FormatSelect Format from the menu on the Device Menu Press the + button again to selectFormatting begins and Formatting! flashes on the display Tune the musical instrument by playing a single note PositionUsing the tuning function Using the tuning functionMacintosh Operating environmentWindows Operating SystemPrecautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Operating environmentWindows Connecting to your PCWhen you connect the recorder to Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it asDisconnecting the USB cable Connecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PC Indicator light has turned off beforeTransferring voice files to your PC Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected Internal memoryMemory of your PC When you open My Computer,Usage as external memory of your PC ProductAlarm 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 Specifications GeneralFrequency response Maximum recording time per fileMP3 format Guide to recording timesFollowing values are strictly for reference only Voice file playback mode Guide to battery lifeRecording mode Internal memory When Mic Select is set to On LS-14 onlyCanadian RFI Technical assistance and supportDeclaration of Conformity Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and CanadaOlympus Imaging Corp