Smart mode, Appears on the display File length

Recording

aElapsed recording time

bRemaining memory bar indicator

cRemaining recording time

dLevel meter (changes according to the recording level and recording function settings)

• If the recording level is low, please change the [Mic Gain] setting to [Hi] or [Mid] (☞ P.66).

• This recorder is able to record in high quality even when the volume of the sound source changes significantly. However even higher quality can be realized by adjusting the recording level manually.

3 Press the STOP/w (4) button to stop recording.

•[F] appears on the display.

eFile length

[SMART] mode

	2	2
	3
		Recording
	1

1	Switch the Mode dial to the
	[SMART] position.

2 Press the REC (s) button to start automatic adjustment of the recording level.

•The countdown of the [Smart Time] starts (☞ P.68).

•When the countdown of the automatic adjustment time ends, recording starts with the adjusted settings.

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Olympus LS-12 manual Smart mode, Press the STOP/w 4 button to stop recording, Appears on the display File length, Recording

Contents

LS-14/LS-12 Trademarks and registered trademarks Introduction Index Table of contents Usage as external memory Using the recorder on your PC Safety precautions Handling the recorder Immediately remove the batteryDo not disassemble, repair, or modify the product Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock Do 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 fire Do 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 failure Main features Main featuresMode dial for easy setting adjustment to suit your usage Metronome function Chromatic tuning function File dividing functionFile trimming function LS-14 only Partial erase function Card cover STOP/w 4 button REC s Record button, Recording indicator light LEDIdentification of parts File list screen Display LCD panelFolder list screen Recorder status indicator Indicator, Folder nameFile screen Identification of parts Inserting batteries Battery indicator Turning on the power Turning on/off the powerTurning off the power Power save mode Setting the recorder to Hold mode Exiting Hold modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a Press the 9or 0button to Setting the time and date Time & DateValue Time & Date P.75 Press the OK button to complete the settingExample March 24 Inserting and ejecting an SD card Shown in the diagramInserting an SD card Open the card cover While the recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover Ejecting an SD cardClose the card cover securely SD card QUICK, Smart mode P.28, P.29 Switching functionsManual mode P.30 Home screen operations Home 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.72 LS-14 LS-12 Folder for recorded files Moving through the levels Selecting folders and files Recorder position examples Recording tips for each instrument Electric guitar Acoustic guitarHall Each instrument Recording Switch the Mode dial to the QuickPress the REC s button to start recording Recording Press the STOP/w 4 button to stop recording Smart modeAppears on the display File length Recording Switch the Mode dial to Manual modeManual position Press the REC s button to prepare to record Remaining 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 while Recording more than 2 GB of data in linear PCM format Settings relating to recording Listening while audio is recorded PauseResume Recording Press the REC s or Play ` button again Dividing 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 progress Select 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.68 Set the metronome function Using the metronome functionPress the F1 Metronome button while recording or pausing MP3 format .MP3 120324 0001 .WAV2012.03.24 Connect an external microphone to MIC jack of the recorderAn external microphone or other device can be Follows according to the device to be used Recording audio from another device with this recorder Recording audio from this recorder with another device Volume can be adjusted within the range of 00 to Press the + or − button to adjust the volumePlayback Playback While the recorder is in stop mode Settings relating to playbackPlayback through the earphones Forwarding Locating the beginning of a file RewindingWhile the recorder is in playback mode, press the 0button While the recorder is in stop mode, press the 0button About music files Changing the playback speedPress the + or − button to select playback speed While the recorder is in playback mode, press the OK button Playback Playback speed indicatorPress the OK button Clearing an index mark or a temp mark End of the file, and repeat playback starts How to begin segment repeat playback Press the STOP/w 4 button Canceling the segment repeat playback functionPress the 9button Press the 0button Recorded files options Editing OptionMoving/Copying a file Move/Copy Editing Option Move/Copy Press the + or − button to selectPress the OK button If you entered the Option screen from the File screen If you selected All files If you selected Selected filesF2 GO button Folder are automatically selected Press the F3 Exit button to Protecting a file File LockClose the Option screen Press the F2 Option button File Lock Respective settingPress the OK button to move to Protect the selected file. Proceed to Step Press the F3 Exit button to close the Option screen Press the + or − button to select On or Off Select the file you want to divide Dividing a file File DivideFile Divide Editing File divide completed appears Press the + button to select Start Press the OK button Playback will continue even after Partial Erase Partial erase completed. is displayed Press the + button to select StartEdited file Select the file you want to trim Trimming a file Trimming LS-14 only This is the part that will be erased To check information P.25 Confirming a file in memory PropertyProperty Select the file for which you want Erasing a file ErasingErasing Display changes to Erasing! and erasing starts Erasing multiple files at once Select the folder where the file youList screen Want to erase is saved P.25 You 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 set Setting menu during playback Setting menu during recordingPress the + or − button to change the setting Press the OK button to complete the setting process Rec Menu Menu setting methodSelect the recording format Music Select the recording rate While the recorder is in stop How to enable pre-recordingPress the REC s button Select the metronome options Set Metronome 1 or Metronome 2 as the sound type Change the settingsSet the volume between Volume 1 and Volume Reverse Skip Play MenuSelect the desired playback range LCD/Sound Menu Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levelsForward/Reverse Skip Playback Sec sec sec min Device Menu Play Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Rec MenuLCD/Sound Menu Device Menu Volume setting Speed settingGuidance Voice Guide LS-14 only Press the + or − button to select the item you want to set Press the 9or 0button to select the item you want to set Press the + or − button to change the valueSelect Time & Date from the menu on the Device Menu Select USB Settings from USB SettingsWhen USB Connection is selected Changing the USB class Storage Class When USB Class is selectedRecognized by a PC as an external memory device Composite Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu Formatting the recorder FormatStart Press the + button again to select Formatting begins and Formatting! flashes on the display Position Tune the musical instrument by playing a single note Using the tuning function Using the tuning function Windows Operating environmentMacintosh Operating System Operating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC When you connect the recorder to Connecting to your PCWindows Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as Disconnecting from your PC Connecting to your PCDisconnecting the USB cable Indicator light has turned off before Transferring voice files to your PC Internal memory Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected Usage as external memory of your PC When you open My Computer,Memory of your PC Product Message Meaning Explanation Action Alarm message listAlarm message list Cant create Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Unable to hear any sound from Earphone through the recording Noise is audible through Accessories optional General Specifications Maximum recording time per file Frequency response Following values are strictly for reference only Guide to recording timesMP3 format Recording mode Internal memory Guide to battery lifeVoice file playback mode When Mic Select is set to On LS-14 only Declaration of Conformity Technical assistance and supportCanadian RFI Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada Olympus Imaging Corp

Olympus LS-12, LS-14 manual Smart mode, Press the STOP/w 4 button to stop recording, Recording

Models: LS-12 LS-14

Recording

3 Press the STOP/w (4) button to stop recording.

•[F] appears on the display.

eFile length

[SMART] mode

Recording