Table of contents | Olympus LS-7 specs

Table of contents

Introduction
Safety precautions	4
1 Getting started
Main features	8
Checking the contents of the box	10
Identification of parts	11
Display (LCD panel)	12
Power supply	15
Inserting batteries	15
Battery settings	16
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB	17
Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter
(optional) to charge	18
Turning on/off the power	20
HOLD	21
Setting time and date [Time & Date]	22
Changing the time and date	23
Inserting and ejecting a microSD card	24
Inserting a microSD card	24
Ejecting a microSD card	25
[Home] display operations	26
Notes on the folders	27
About the folders for voice recordings	27
About the folder for music playback	28
Selecting the folders and files	29
2 About recording
Recording	30
Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]	33
Recommended settings by recording condition ....	34
Recording from external microphone or other
devices	35
3 About playback
Playback	37
Changing the playback speed	41
Setting an index mark or a temp mark	42
How to begin segment repeat playback	43
Changing the playback scene [Play Scene]	44
Erasing	45
Erasing files	45
Erasing a folder	45
Partially erasing a file	46

4 Menu setting
Menu setting method	48
+ File Menu	50
, Rec Menu	50
- Play Menu	57
. LCD/Sound Menu	60
/ Device Menu	61
Rearranging files [Replace]	63
Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy]	64
Dividing files [File Divide]	66
Timer recording [Timer Rec]	67
Alarm playback function [Alarm]	69
Guidance [Voice Guide]	72
Changing the USB class [USB Settings]	73
Formatting the recorder [Format]	74
5 Using the recorder on your PC
Operating environment	77
Using Olympus Sonority	79
Functions available in the Olympus Sonority	79
Installing software	80
Uninstalling software	82
Copying voice guide data	83
Upgrade function	84
Using online help	86
Connecting to your PC	87
Disconnecting from your PC	88
Transfer the voice files to your PC	89
Using as external memory of the PC	90
6 Other information
Alarm message list	91
Troubleshooting	93
Accessories (optional)	96
Specifications	97
Technical assistance and support	102

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Olympus LS-7 manual Table of contents

Contents

LS-7 Trademarks and registered trademarks Introduction Table of contents Safety precautions Keep young children and infants away from the recorder Safety precautionsHandling the recorder Be careful with the strap Keep battery out of the reach of children Battery handling precautions Safety precautions Getting started Main features Main features Main features Checking the contents of the box = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connector Peak indicator light LED LED indicator light LEDIdentification of parts Identification of parts Recorder mode display1Recording media indicator Display LCD panel Identification of parts Music mode display1Recording media indicator # Playback position bar indicator $Icon display P.14 Identification of parts Icon displayFor all modes Direction B Power supplyClose the battery cover Inserting batteries Recorder P.15 Battery settingsSetting Complete the setting Charging by connecting to a computer via USB Power supply Plug the AC adapter into AC outlet Adapter optional to chargePlug the recorder’s USB cable Into the AC adapter Storage for a long period -20C 30C/ -4F 86F Operating temperatureBatteries Discharging Power save mode Turning on/off the powerTurning on the power Turning off the power Hold position Aposition Slide the POWER/HOLD switch toSet the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to Press the 9or 0button to Select the item to set Setting time and date Time & Date Changing the time and date Setting time and date Time & Date Close the card cover securely Inserting and ejecting a microSD cardInserting a microSD card Inserting and ejecting a microSD card Ejecting a microSD card Inserting and ejecting a microSD card Press the + or − button to select the mode Home display operationsPress the List button repeatedly to set the Home display About the folders for voice recordings FolderFile About the folder for music playbackFolders First layer Second layer Selecting the folders and files Press the REC s button to prepare recording RecordingPress the REC s button to start recording Select the recording folder It is possible to record exceeding 2GB RecordingPress the Stop 4 button to Stop recording Recording Pause Settings relating to RecordingTo quickly check on the recorded contents Press the REC s button again Listening while audio is recorded Changing the recording scene Rec SceneConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Press the + or − button to select Rec Scene Recording Condition Recommended settings by recording conditionRecording Recommended settings LS7 0001 .MP3 Applicable external microphones optional P.96 Recording from external microphone or other devices Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder Stop 4 button + − button `OK button Volume can be adjusted within aPlayback Range from 00 to Settings relating to playback PlaybackPlayback through earphone Hold the 9button Hold the 0button While While the recorder is during stop 9buttonWhile the recorder is during Playback mode, press Noise Cancel P.57 Changing the playback speedAbout the limits of fast playback Setting an index mark or a temp mark Clearing an index mark or a temp markF2 Index button 90button Erase button How to begin segment repeat playback Repeat playbackF1 A-B button CPress the 9button Canceling the segment repeat playback FunctionChanging the playback scene Play Scene BPress the Stop 4 button Erasing Erasing filesErasing a folder Erasing Partially erasing a filePlay the file you want to partially erase Press the Erase button When Partial erase completed. is Menu setting method Menu setting methodPress the + or − button to change the setting Menu setting method Setting menu during recordingSetting menu during playback Close the menu screen Rec Menu + File Menu Select Manual or Auto Adjust the recording levelSelect the recording format Select the recording rate 300Hz About the Zoom Mic functionZoom Mic Low Cut Filter Select On/Off or Standby Sets the Vcva function Adjust the start/stop actuation level Sets the detection time Adjust the voice sync levelPress the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync level Select On or Off Select Scene Select or Scene Save When Scene Save is selectedWhen Scene Select is selected Select a recording scene Set the recording settings according to your preferences Pre-Recording How to enable pre-recordingPlug-inPower Press the REC s button Noise Cancel Play MenuVoice Filter Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or Random Forward/Reverse Skip PlaybackSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Reverb When Scene Select is selected Select a playback sceneSet the playback settings according to your preferences Play Scene LCD/Sound Menu Select Lighting Time or Brightness Select the setting Device Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings System Info FormatMemory Info F2 button + − button `OK button Rearranging files ReplacePress the F2 Exit button to close the menu screen Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move Moving/Copying files File Move/Copy Press the `OK button to move to the respective setting Press the F2 GO button When you select 1fileWhen you select Selected files When you select All files Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK button Press the F2 Exit button to complete the settingDividing files File Divide Stop playback at the divide position Day setting Timer recording Timer RecSelect Timer Rec from the menu on the Rec Menu On/Off setting Mic Sense setting Time settingRec Mode setting Folder setting Alarm playback function Alarm Select Alarm from the menu on the Play MenuVolume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Alarm Sound setting Press the `OK button to move to the respective settingStart Time setting Volume setting Select the folder using the + or Speed setting Guidance Voice GuideSelect Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu When USB Class is selected Changing the USB class USB SettingsSelect USB Settings from the menu on the Device Menu When USB Connect is selected Method Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu Formatting the recorder Format Menu Setting method Method Setting Windows Operating environment Operating System Display Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCOperating environment Macintosh Using Olympus Sonority Functions available in the Olympus SonoritySonority Installing software Using Olympus Sonority Using Olympus Sonority Changing the Installation Destination Exit Olympus Sonority Uninstalling softwareUsing Olympus Sonority Exit Olympus Sonority Select Control Panel from Start menu Copy voice guide data Copying voice guide dataConnect the recorder to a PC Start Olympus Sonority Select Purchase Olympus Sonority Plus in the Help Menu Upgrade functionStart the Olympus Sonority Or click the button in the Tool Bar Functions available with the music editing plug-in Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Plus Using online help Search by contentsSearch by keyword Macintosh Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC Windows Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PCData will be destroyed Transfer the voice files to your PC Using as external memory of the PC Using as external memory of the PC Alarm message list Alarm message listMessage Meaning Explanation Action Unnecessary file Can’t makeSystem file. Connect To PC and delete Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Troubleshooting Recorder Unable to set indexMarks, temp marks Cannot recharge Accessories optional Specifications During recording mode Microphone jack SpecificationsDuring recording mode Built-in microphone During playback mode Alkaline batteries Guide to battery lifeRecording mode Built-in stereo microphone Earphone playback During playback mode WMA format 100Linear PCM format MP3 format Linear PCM format 101 Technical assistance and support Declaration of ConformityCanadian RFI Olympus Imaging Corp