Press the 9or 0button to adjust the recording level

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b c

a Remaining recording time

b Remaining memory bar indicator

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

3 Press the 9or 0button to adjust the recording level.

•Distorted sound will be recorded while

[OVER] is displayed. Adjust the recording level so that [OVER] is not displayed.

•The level can be adjusted between [01] and [70]*. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter.

*When recording from the LINE IN jack, you can adjust the level between [01] and [30].

4 Press the REC (s) or PLAY (`) button to start recording.

•TheH recording indicator light turns on and [ ] appears on the display.

dElapsed recording time

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

•[F] appears on the display.

eFile length

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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 Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock Immediately remove the batteryHandling the recorder Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product Doing 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 loss Doing 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 reversed Mode 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 only Identification 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 screen Inserting batteries Battery indicator Power save mode Turning on/off the powerTurning on the power Turning off the power Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a Exiting Hold modeSetting the recorder to Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to Value 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 card SD card Ejecting an SD cardWhile the recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover Close the card cover securely Home screen operations Switching functionsQUICK, Smart mode P.28, P.29 Manual mode P.30 Low 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.67 LS-14 LS-12 Folder for recorded files Moving through the levels Selecting folders and files Recorder position examples Recording tips for each instrument Each instrument Acoustic guitarElectric guitar Hall Recording Switch the Mode dial to the QuickRecording Press the REC s button to start recording Recording Smart modePress the STOP/w 4 button to stop recording Appears on the display File length Press the REC s button to prepare to record Manual modeSwitch the Mode dial to Manual position Distorted 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 recording Recording more than 2 GB of data in linear PCM format Settings relating to recording Press the REC s or Play ` button again PauseListening while audio is recorded Resume Recording You 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 DIVIDEbutton Set 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 Smart Press 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 be Recording audio from another device with this recorder Recording audio from this recorder with another device Playback Press the + or − button to adjust the volumeVolume can be adjusted within the range of 00 to Playback Forwarding Settings relating to playbackWhile the recorder is in stop mode Playback through the earphones While the recorder is in stop mode, press the 0button RewindingLocating the beginning of a file While the recorder is in playback mode, press the 0button While the recorder is in playback mode, press the OK button Changing the playback speedAbout music files Press the + or − button to select playback speed Press 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 playback Press the 0button Canceling the segment repeat playback functionPress the STOP/w 4 button Press the 9button Editing Option Editing OptionRecorded files options Moving/Copying a file Move/Copy If you entered the Option screen from the File screen Press the + or − button to selectMove/Copy Press the OK button Folder are automatically selected If you selected Selected filesIf you selected All files F2 GO button Press the F2 Option button Protecting a file File LockPress the F3 Exit button to Close the Option screen Protect the selected file. Proceed to Step Respective settingFile Lock Press the OK button to move to Press the F3 Exit button to close the Option screen Press the + or − button to select On or Off Editing Dividing a file File DivideSelect the file you want to divide File Divide File divide completed appears Press the + button to select Start Press the OK button Playback will continue even after Partial Erase Edited file Press the + button to select StartPartial erase completed. is displayed Select the file you want to trim Trimming a file Trimming LS-14 only This is the part that will be erased Select the file for which you want Confirming a file in memory PropertyTo check information P.25 Property Display changes to Erasing! and erasing starts ErasingErasing a file Erasing Want to erase is saved P.25 Select the folder where the file youErasing multiple files at once List screen You 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 0button Press the OK button to complete the setting process Setting menu during recordingSetting menu during playback Press the + or − button to change the setting Music Menu setting methodRec Menu Select the recording format Select the recording rate Select the metronome options How to enable pre-recordingWhile the recorder is in stop Press the REC s button Set 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 Playback Device Menu Device Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Rec MenuPlay Menu LCD/Sound Menu Press the + or − button to select the item you want to set Speed settingVolume setting Guidance Voice Guide LS-14 only Select 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 selected Composite When USB Class is selectedStorage Class Recognized by a PC as an external memory device Press the + button again to select Formatting the recorder FormatSelect Format from the menu on the Device Menu Start 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 Operating System Operating environmentWindows Macintosh Operating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as Connecting to your PCWhen you connect the recorder to Windows Indicator light has turned off before Connecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PC Disconnecting the USB cable Transferring voice files to your PC Internal memory Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected Product When you open My Computer,Usage as external memory of your PC Memory of your PC Alarm 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 Specifications Maximum recording time per file Frequency response MP3 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 mode Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada Technical assistance and supportDeclaration of Conformity Canadian RFI Olympus Imaging Corp

Olympus LS-12, LS-14 manual Press the 9or 0button to adjust the recording level

Models: LS-12 LS-14

Recording

a Remaining recording time

b Remaining memory bar indicator

3 Press the 9or 0button to adjust the recording level.

•Distorted sound will be recorded while

4 Press the REC (s) or PLAY (`) button to start recording.

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

•[F] appears on the display.

Recording