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Olympus manual LS-14/LS-12

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LINEAR PCM RECORDER

LS-14/LS-12

Linear PCM Recorder

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

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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 Handling the recorder Immediately remove the batteryDo not disassemble, repair, or modify the product Doing so could cause a fire or electric shockDo not turn the volume up before starting operation Battery handling precautionsDoing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing loss Doing so could cause deterioration of parts or a fireDo not use a battery whose package is scratched or damaged Do not touch or hold the battery with wet handsDo not insert the batteries with the =/- polarity reversed Doing so could cause an electric shock or failureMode dial for easy setting adjustment to suit your usage Main featuresMain features Metronome function Chromatic tuning function File dividing functionFile trimming function LS-14 only 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 Recorder status indicator Indicator, Folder nameFile screen Identification of partsInserting batteries Battery indicatorTurning on the power Turning on/off the powerTurning off the power Power save modeSetting the recorder to Hold mode Exiting Hold modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to 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 and ejecting an SD card Shown in the diagramInserting an SD card Open the card coverWhile the recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover Ejecting an SD cardClose the card cover securely SD cardQUICK, Smart mode P.28, P.29 Switching functionsManual mode P.30 Home screen operationsHome screen operations Verifying the current settingsRec Format P.66 Mic Select* P.67 Low Cut Filter P.67 Pre-Recording P.68 Memory Select P.72LS-14 LS-12 Folder for recorded filesMoving through the levels Selecting folders and filesRecorder position examples Recording tips for each instrumentElectric guitar Acoustic guitarHall Each instrumentRecording Switch the Mode dial to the QuickPress the REC s button to start recording RecordingPress the STOP/w 4 button to stop recording Smart modeAppears on the display File length RecordingSwitch the Mode dial to Manual modeManual position Press the REC s button to prepare to recordRemaining recording time Remaining memory bar indicator Press the 9or 0button to adjust the recording levelPress the REC s or Play ` button to start recording Distorted sound will be recorded whileRecording more than 2 GB of data in linear PCM format Settings relating to recordingListening while audio is recorded PauseResume Recording Press the REC s or Play ` button againDividing a file while recording At the position where you want to divide the file, pressF2 DIVIDEbutton You cannot divide a file while overdubbing is in progressSelect a file to dub over P.25 Connect earphones to the EAR jack of the recorderDial is set to Smart 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 Connect an external microphone to MIC jack of the recorderAn external microphone or other device can be Follows according to the device to be usedRecording audio from another device with this recorder Recording audio from this recorder with another deviceVolume can be adjusted within the range of 00 to Press the + or − button to adjust the volumePlayback PlaybackWhile the recorder is in stop mode Settings relating to playbackPlayback through the earphones ForwardingLocating the beginning of a file RewindingWhile the recorder is in playback mode, press the 0button While the recorder is in stop mode, press the 0buttonAbout music files Changing the playback speedPress the + or − button to select playback speed 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 End of the file, and repeat playback starts How to begin segment repeat playbackPress the STOP/w 4 button Canceling the segment repeat playback functionPress the 9button Press the 0buttonRecorded files options Editing OptionMoving/Copying a file Move/Copy Editing OptionMove/Copy Press the + or − button to selectPress the OK button If you entered the Option screen from the File screenIf you selected All files If you selected Selected filesF2 GO button Folder are automatically selectedPress the F3 Exit button to Protecting a file File LockClose the Option screen Press the F2 Option buttonFile Lock Respective settingPress the OK button to move to Protect the selected file. Proceed to StepPress the F3 Exit button to close the Option screen Press the + or − button to select On or OffSelect the file you want to divide Dividing a file File DivideFile Divide EditingFile 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 To check information P.25 Confirming a file in memory PropertyProperty Select the file for which you wantErasing a file ErasingErasing Display changes to Erasing! and erasing startsErasing multiple files at once Select the folder where the file youList screen Want to erase is saved P.25You cannot delete folders with the recorder While the recorder is in stop mode Item you want to set Menu setting methodPress the +, −, 9or 0button Item you want to setSetting menu during playback Setting menu during recordingPress the + or − button to change the setting Press the OK button to complete the setting processRec Menu Menu setting methodSelect the recording format MusicSelect the recording rate While the recorder is in stop How to enable pre-recordingPress the REC s button 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 LCD/Sound Menu Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsForward/Reverse Skip Playback Sec sec sec minDevice Menu Play Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Rec MenuLCD/Sound Menu Device MenuVolume setting Speed settingGuidance Voice Guide LS-14 only 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 Select USB Settings from USB SettingsWhen USB Connection is selected Changing the USB classStorage Class When USB Class is selectedRecognized by a PC as an external memory device CompositeSelect Format from the menu on the Device Menu Formatting the recorder FormatStart Press the + button again to selectFormatting begins and Formatting! flashes on the display Position Tune the musical instrument by playing a single noteUsing the tuning function Using the tuning functionWindows Operating environmentMacintosh Operating SystemOperating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCWhen you connect the recorder to Connecting to your PCWindows Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it asDisconnecting from your PC Connecting to your PCDisconnecting the USB cable Indicator light has turned off beforeTransferring voice files to your PC Internal memory Drive names and folder names when a PC is connectedUsage as external memory of your PC When you open My Computer,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 General SpecificationsMaximum recording time per file Frequency responseMP3 format Guide to recording timesFollowing values are strictly for reference only Recording mode Internal memory Guide to battery lifeVoice file playback mode When Mic Select is set to On LS-14 onlyDeclaration of Conformity Technical assistance and supportCanadian RFI Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and CanadaOlympus Imaging Corp