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Olympus LS-14, LS-12 Rec Menu, Select the recording format, Menu setting method, Music, Voice

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Menu setting method

Menu setting method

,Rec Menu

Mic Gain

Recording sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.

[Hi]:

Suitable for recording meetings and seminars with a small number of people.

[Mid]:

Suitable for recording musical performances. [Lo]:

Suitable for recording loud musical performances.

•This function is enabled when the Mode dial is switched to [QUICK]. When the Mode dial is switched to [SMART]* or [MANUAL], adjust the recording level via the correction function (☞ P.31).

•To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO) button at the [Home] screen (☞ P.23).

*In [SMART] mode, you can adjust the recording level after setting the time for

[Smart Time] (☞ P.68).

Limiter

Switch to the automatic adjustment function according to the input level during recording.

[Music]:

Select this setting for clarity of sound volume. This setting is suitable for music recordings.

[Voice]:

Select this setting to equalize the sound volume. The sound can be recorded at a predetermined volume to produce equalized recordings. This setting is suitable for voice recordings.

[Off]:

Use this position when adjusting the input levels without using the correction function.

•This function is enabled when the Mode dial is switched to [SMART] or [MANUAL] (☞ P.29, P.30).

•If the sound input is too loud, noise may occur even if you set [Limiter] to [Music] or [Voice]. Also, in certain cases the PEAK indicator light, which indicates loud input, may not light. To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

•To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO) button at the [Home] screen (☞ P.23).

Rec Format

This setting corresponds to the linear PCM format that can record sound at a sound quality that is better than CDs and to the MP3 format that can record by highly compressing the file.

1 Select the recording format.

[PCM]: This is an uncompressed audio format which is used for music CDs etc.

[MP3]: This is a common sound compression

ENmode. File sizes in this format are smaller than in the PCM format.

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Olympus LS-14, LS-12 manual Rec Menu, Select the recording format, Menu setting method, Music, Voice

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 failureMain features Mode dial for easy setting adjustment to suit your usageMain features File trimming function LS-14 only Chromatic tuning function File dividing functionMetronome function Partial erase functionREC s Record button, Recording indicator light LED Identification of partsCard cover STOP/w 4 button Display LCD panel Folder list screenFile 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 aSetting 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 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.68Using the metronome function Press the F1 Metronome button while recording or pausingSet the metronome function 120324 0001 .WAV 2012.03.24MP3 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 buttonPlayback 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 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 afterPress the + button to select Start Edited filePartial 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 optionsChange 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 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 setPress 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 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 fileGuide to recording times MP3 formatFollowing 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