Turning on/off the power, Turning on the power | Olympus LS-7

Power supply

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Power supply

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•When disposing rechargeable batteries, always observe the local laws and regulations. Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods.

•If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not fully discharged, protect against short- circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposing.

Turning on/off the power

When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained.

Turning on the power

While the recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow.

•The display will turn on, and the power will be turned on.

Turning off the power

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow, and hold it for 0.5 seconds or longer.

•The display shuts off, and the power will be turned off.

•The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off.

Power save mode

If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode (☞ P.61).

•To exit power save mode, press any button.

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Contents

LS-7 Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarks Table of contents Safety precautions Safety precautions Handling the recorderBe careful with the strap Keep young children and infants away from the recorder Battery handling precautions Keep battery out of the reach of children Safety precautions Main features Getting started Main features Main features Checking the contents of the box Identification of parts = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connectorPeak indicator light LED LED indicator light LED Recorder mode display 1Recording media indicatorDisplay LCD panel Identification of parts Music mode display 1Recording media indicator# Playback position bar indicator $Icon display P.14 Identification of parts Identification of parts Icon displayFor all modes Power supply Close the battery coverInserting batteries Direction B Battery settings SettingComplete the setting Recorder P.15 Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB Adapter optional to charge Plug the recorder’s USB cableInto the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into AC outlet Operating temperature BatteriesDischarging Storage for a long period -20C 30C/ -4F 86F Turning on/off the power Turning on the powerTurning off the power Power save mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to Set the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Hold position Aposition Setting time and date Time & Date Press the 9or 0button to Select the item to set Setting time and date Time & Date Changing the time and date Inserting and ejecting a microSD card Inserting a microSD cardInserting and ejecting a microSD card Close the card cover securely Inserting and ejecting a microSD card Ejecting a microSD card Press the List button repeatedly to set the Home display Press the + or − button to select the modeHome display operations About the folders for voice recordings About the folder for music playback FoldersFirst layer Second layer FolderFile Selecting the folders and files Recording Press the REC s button to start recordingSelect the recording folder Press the REC s button to prepare recording Recording Press the Stop 4 button to Stop recordingRecording It is possible to record exceeding 2GB Settings relating to Recording To quickly check on the recorded contentsPress the REC s button again Pause Changing the recording scene Rec Scene Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorderPress the + or − button to select Rec Scene Recording Listening while audio is recorded Recommended settings by recording condition Recording Recommended settingsLS7 0001 .MP3 Condition Recording from external microphone or other devices Applicable external microphones optional P.96 Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices Volume can be adjusted within a PlaybackRange from 00 to Stop 4 button + − button `OK button Playback through earphone Settings relating to playbackPlayback While Hold the 9button Hold the 0button 9button While the recorder is duringPlayback mode, press While the recorder is during stop About the limits of fast playback Noise Cancel P.57Changing the playback speed F2 Index button 90button Erase button Setting an index mark or a temp markClearing an index mark or a temp mark F1 A-B button How to begin segment repeat playbackRepeat playback Canceling the segment repeat playback Function Changing the playback scene Play SceneBPress the Stop 4 button CPress the 9button Erasing a folder ErasingErasing files Play the file you want to partially erase ErasingPartially erasing a file When Partial erase completed. is Press the Erase button Press the + or − button to change the setting Menu setting methodMenu setting method Setting menu during playback Close the menu screen Menu setting methodSetting menu during recording + File Menu Rec Menu Adjust the recording level Select the recording formatSelect the recording rate Select Manual or Auto About the Zoom Mic function Zoom MicLow Cut Filter 300Hz Adjust the start/stop actuation level Select On/Off or Standby Sets the Vcva function Adjust the voice sync level Press the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync levelSelect On or Off Sets the detection time When Scene Save is selected When Scene Select is selected Select a recording sceneSet the recording settings according to your preferences Select Scene Select or Scene Save How to enable pre-recording Plug-inPowerPress the REC s button Pre-Recording Voice Filter Noise CancelPlay Menu Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or RandomForward/Reverse Skip Playback When Scene Select is selected Select a playback scene Set the playback settings according to your preferencesPlay Scene Reverb Select Lighting Time or Brightness Select the setting LCD/Sound Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Device Menu Memory Info System InfoFormat Rearranging files Replace Press the F2 Exit button to close the menu screenPress the + or − button to select the file you want to move F2 button + − button `OK button Press the `OK button to move to the respective setting Moving/Copying files File Move/Copy When you select 1file When you select Selected filesWhen you select All files Press the F2 GO button Press the F2 Exit button to complete the setting Dividing files File DivideStop playback at the divide position Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK button Timer recording Timer Rec Select Timer Rec from the menu on the Rec MenuOn/Off setting Day setting Time setting Rec Mode settingFolder setting Mic Sense setting Volume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Alarm playback function AlarmSelect Alarm from the menu on the Play Menu Press the `OK button to move to the respective setting Start Time settingVolume setting Alarm Sound setting Select the folder using the + or Select Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu Speed settingGuidance Voice Guide Changing the USB class USB Settings Select USB Settings from the menu on the Device MenuWhen USB Connect is selected When USB Class is selected Formatting the recorder Format Method Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu Setting method Menu Setting Method Operating environment Windows Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Operating environmentMacintosh Operating System Display Sonority Using Olympus SonorityFunctions available in the Olympus Sonority Using Olympus Sonority Installing software Changing the Installation Destination Using Olympus Sonority Uninstalling software Using Olympus SonorityExit Olympus Sonority Select Control Panel from Start menu Exit Olympus Sonority Copying voice guide data Connect the recorder to a PCStart Olympus Sonority Copy voice guide data Upgrade function Start the Olympus SonorityOr click the button in the Tool Bar Select Purchase Olympus Sonority Plus in the Help Menu Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Plus Functions available with the music editing plug-in Search by keyword Using online helpSearch by contents Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PCWindows Macintosh Data will be destroyed Connecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PC Transfer the voice files to your PC Using as external memory of the PC Using as external memory of the PC Message Meaning Explanation Action Alarm message listAlarm message list Can’t make System file. ConnectTo PC and delete Unnecessary file Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Unable to set index Marks, temp marksCannot recharge Recorder Accessories optional Specifications Specifications During recording mode Built-in microphoneDuring playback mode During recording mode Microphone jack Guide to battery life Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone Earphone playbackDuring playback mode Alkaline batteries 100 Linear PCM formatMP3 format WMA format 101 Linear PCM format Canadian RFI Technical assistance and supportDeclaration of Conformity Olympus Imaging Corp