Using the metronome function | Olympus LS-14, LS-12 instruction

Recording

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

•You can adjust the recording level by using

2the 9or 0button depending on the volume level during playback.

Recording

6 Press the REC (s) button to start recording.

• Playback will start again from the beginning. Recording will start at the same time.

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

Notes

•When the original playback file ends, overdubbing also ends.

•When the [OVER DUB] function is used, the following functions cannot be used.

•[DIVIDE] (☞ P.34)

•[Pre-Recording] (☞ P.68)

•[Metronome] (☞ P.68)

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Using the metronome function

The metronome is a useful rhythm guide and can be used during recording.

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1	Set the metronome function
	(☞ P.68).

• Set [Rec Monitor] to [On] (☞ P.68).

2 Press the F1 (METRONOME) button while recording or pausing.

•Turn the metronome ON or OFF by pressing the F1 (METRONOME) button.

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aMetronome

•The metronome works with the current settings. The sound of the metronome will not be recorded.

•The LED indicator lights on the recorder light in time with the metronome.

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Olympus LS-14, LS-12 manual Using the metronome function, Set the metronome function

Contents

LS-14/LS-12 Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarks Index Table of contents Using the recorder on your PC Usage as external memory Safety precautions Immediately remove the battery Handling the recorderDo not disassemble, repair, or modify the product Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock Battery handling precautions Do not turn the volume up before starting operationDoing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing loss Doing so could cause deterioration of parts or a fire Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands Do not use a battery whose package is scratched or damagedDo not insert the batteries with the =/- polarity reversed Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure Main features Mode dial for easy setting adjustment to suit your usageMain features Chromatic tuning function File dividing function Metronome functionFile trimming function LS-14 only Partial erase function REC s Record button, Recording indicator light LED Identification of partsCard cover STOP/w 4 button Display LCD panel Folder list screenFile list screen Indicator, Folder name Recorder status indicatorFile screen Identification of parts Battery indicator Inserting batteries Turning on/off the power Turning on the powerTurning off the power Power save mode Exiting Hold mode Setting the recorder to Hold modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a Setting the time and date Time & Date ValuePress the 9or 0button to Press the OK button to complete the setting Example March 24Time & Date P.75 Shown in the diagram Inserting and ejecting an SD cardInserting an SD card Open the card cover Ejecting an SD card While the recorder is in stop mode, open the card coverClose the card cover securely SD card Switching functions QUICK, Smart mode P.28, P.29Manual mode P.30 Home screen operations Verifying the current settings Home screen operationsRec Format P.66 Mic Select* P.67 Low Cut Filter P.67 Pre-Recording P.68 Memory Select P.72 Folder for recorded files LS-14 LS-12 Selecting folders and files Moving through the levels Recording tips for each instrument Recorder position examples Acoustic guitar Electric guitarHall Each instrument Switch the Mode dial to the Quick RecordingPress the REC s button to start recording Recording Smart mode Press the STOP/w 4 button to stop recordingAppears on the display File length Recording Manual mode Switch the Mode dial toManual position Press the REC s button to prepare to record Press the 9or 0button to adjust the recording level Remaining recording time Remaining memory bar indicatorPress the REC s or Play ` button to start recording Distorted sound will be recorded while Settings relating to recording Recording more than 2 GB of data in linear PCM format Pause Listening while audio is recordedResume Recording Press the REC s or Play ` button again At the position where you want to divide the file, press Dividing a file while recordingF2 DIVIDEbutton You cannot divide a file while overdubbing is in progress Connect earphones to the EAR jack of the recorder Select a file to dub over P.25Dial is set to Smart Set Rec Monitor to On P.68 Using the metronome function Press the F1 Metronome button while recording or pausingSet the metronome function 120324 0001 .WAV 2012.03.24MP3 format .MP3 MIC jack of the recorder Connect an external microphone toAn external microphone or other device can be Follows according to the device to be used Recording audio from this recorder with another device Recording audio from another device with this recorder Press the + or − button to adjust the volume Volume can be adjusted within the range of 00 toPlayback Playback Settings relating to playback While the recorder is in stop modePlayback through the earphones Forwarding Rewinding Locating the beginning of a fileWhile the recorder is in playback mode, press the 0button While the recorder is in stop mode, press the 0button Changing the playback speed About music filesPress the + or − button to select playback speed While the recorder is in playback mode, press the OK button Playback speed indicator Press the OK buttonPlayback Clearing an index mark or a temp mark How to begin segment repeat playback End of the file, and repeat playback starts Canceling the segment repeat playback function Press the STOP/w 4 buttonPress the 9button Press the 0button Editing Option Recorded files optionsMoving/Copying a file Move/Copy Editing Option Press the + or − button to select Move/CopyPress the OK button If you entered the Option screen from the File screen If you selected Selected files If you selected All filesF2 GO button Folder are automatically selected Protecting a file File Lock Press the F3 Exit button toClose the Option screen Press the F2 Option button Respective setting File LockPress the OK button to move to Protect the selected file. Proceed to Step Press the + or − button to select On or Off Press the F3 Exit button to close the Option screen Dividing a file File Divide Select the file you want to divideFile Divide Editing Press the + button to select Start Press the OK button File divide completed appears Partial Erase Playback will continue even after Press the + button to select Start Edited filePartial erase completed. is displayed Trimming a file Trimming LS-14 only Select the file you want to trim This is the part that will be erased Confirming a file in memory Property To check information P.25Property Select the file for which you want Erasing Erasing a fileErasing Display changes to Erasing! and erasing starts Select the folder where the file you Erasing multiple files at onceList screen Want to erase is saved P.25 You cannot delete folders with the recorder Menu setting method While the recorder is in stop mode Item you want to setPress the +, −, 9or 0button Item you want to set Setting menu during recording Setting menu during playbackPress the + or − button to change the setting Press the OK button to complete the setting process Menu setting method Rec MenuSelect the recording format Music Select the recording rate How to enable pre-recording While the recorder is in stopPress the REC s button Select the metronome options Change the settings Set the volume between Volume 1 and VolumeSet Metronome 1 or Metronome 2 as the sound type Play Menu Select the desired playback rangeReverse Skip Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels LCD/Sound MenuForward/Reverse Skip Playback Sec sec sec min Device Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Rec Menu Play MenuLCD/Sound Menu Device Menu Speed setting Volume settingGuidance Voice Guide LS-14 only Press the + or − button to select the item you want to set Press the + or − button to change the value Select Time & Date from the menu on the Device MenuPress the 9or 0button to select the item you want to set USB Settings Select USB Settings fromWhen USB Connection is selected Changing the USB class When USB Class is selected Storage ClassRecognized by a PC as an external memory device Composite Formatting the recorder Format Select Format from the menu on the Device MenuStart Press the + button again to select Formatting begins and Formatting! flashes on the display Tune the musical instrument by playing a single note Position Using the tuning function Using the tuning function Operating environment WindowsMacintosh Operating System Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Operating environment Connecting to your PC When you connect the recorder toWindows Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PCDisconnecting the USB cable Indicator light has turned off before Transferring voice files to your PC Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected Internal memory When you open My Computer, Usage as external memory of your PCMemory of your PC Product 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 Specifications General Frequency response Maximum recording time per file Guide to recording times MP3 formatFollowing values are strictly for reference only Guide to battery life Recording mode Internal memoryVoice file playback mode When Mic Select is set to On LS-14 only Technical assistance and support Declaration of ConformityCanadian RFI Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada Olympus Imaging Corp