Operating environment, Windows | Olympus LS-7 specification

Using the recorder on your PC

By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:

•Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the “Olympus Sonority”.

If an upgrade (Optional) to the “Olympus Sonority Plus” is executed or a Music Editing Plug-in is added (Optional), various additional functions can be utilized (☞ P.84).

•You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer, play them back, and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes.

•In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out (☞ P.90).

Operating environment

Windows

Operating System:

Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2, 3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Service Pack 1, 2 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit)

CPU:

32 bits (x86) of 1GHz or above or 64 bits (x64) processor

RAM:

512 MB or more

Hard drive space: 300 MB or more

Drive:

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive

Browser:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Display:

1024 x 768 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors or more is recommended)

USB port:

One or more free ports

Others:

•Audio device

•Environment where the Internet can be utilized.

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Operating environment

Notes

•The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/ Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista/7.

•Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.

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Olympus LS-7 manual Operating environment, Windows

Contents

LS-7 Trademarks and registered trademarks Introduction Table of contents Safety precautions Handling the recorder Safety precautionsBe careful with the strap Keep young children and infants away from the recorder 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 Identification of parts = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connectorPeak indicator light LED LED indicator light LED 1Recording media indicator Recorder mode displayDisplay LCD panel Identification of parts 1Recording media indicator Music mode display# Playback position bar indicator $Icon display P.14 Identification of parts Identification of parts Icon displayFor all modes Close the battery cover Power supplyInserting batteries Direction B Setting Battery settingsComplete the setting Recorder P.15 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB Power supply Plug the recorder’s USB cable Adapter optional to chargeInto the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into AC outlet Batteries Operating temperatureDischarging Storage for a long period -20C 30C/ -4F 86F Turning on the power Turning on/off the powerTurning off the power Power save mode Set the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch toSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Hold position Aposition 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 Inserting a microSD card Inserting and ejecting a microSD cardInserting and ejecting a microSD card Close the card cover securely Ejecting a microSD card Inserting and 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 Folders About the folder for music playbackFirst layer Second layer FolderFile Selecting the folders and files Press the REC s button to start recording RecordingSelect the recording folder Press the REC s button to prepare recording Press the Stop 4 button to Stop recording RecordingRecording It is possible to record exceeding 2GB To quickly check on the recorded contents Settings relating to RecordingPress the REC s button again Pause Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Changing the recording scene Rec ScenePress the + or − button to select Rec Scene Recording Listening while audio is recorded Recording Recommended settings Recommended settings by recording conditionLS7 0001 .MP3 Condition 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 Playback Volume can be adjusted within aRange from 00 to Stop 4 button + − button `OK button Playback through earphone Settings relating to playbackPlayback Hold the 9button Hold the 0button While While the recorder is during 9buttonPlayback 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 Changing the playback scene Play Scene Canceling the segment repeat playback FunctionBPress the Stop 4 button CPress the 9button Erasing a folder ErasingErasing files Play the file you want to partially erase ErasingPartially erasing a file Press the Erase button When Partial erase completed. is 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 Rec Menu + File Menu Select the recording format Adjust the recording levelSelect the recording rate Select Manual or Auto Zoom Mic About the Zoom Mic functionLow Cut Filter 300Hz Select On/Off or Standby Sets the Vcva function Adjust the start/stop actuation level Press the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync level Adjust the voice sync levelSelect On or Off Sets the detection time When Scene Select is selected Select a recording scene When Scene Save is selectedSet the recording settings according to your preferences Select Scene Select or Scene Save Plug-inPower How to enable pre-recordingPress 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 Set the playback settings according to your preferences When Scene Select is selected Select a playback scenePlay Scene Reverb LCD/Sound Menu Select Lighting Time or Brightness Select the setting Device Menu Menu settings after resetting initial settings Memory Info System InfoFormat Press the F2 Exit button to close the menu screen Rearranging files ReplacePress the + or − button to select the file you want to move F2 button + − button `OK button Moving/Copying files File Move/Copy Press the `OK button to move to the respective setting When you select Selected files When you select 1fileWhen you select All files Press the F2 GO button Dividing files File Divide Press the F2 Exit button to complete the settingStop playback at the divide position Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK button Select Timer Rec from the menu on the Rec Menu Timer recording Timer RecOn/Off setting Day setting Rec Mode setting Time settingFolder setting Mic Sense setting Volume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Alarm playback function AlarmSelect Alarm from the menu on the Play Menu Start Time setting Press the `OK button to move to the respective 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 Select USB Settings from the menu on the Device Menu Changing the USB class USB SettingsWhen USB Connect is selected When USB Class 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 environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCMacintosh Operating System Display Sonority Using Olympus SonorityFunctions available in the Olympus Sonority Installing software Using Olympus Sonority Using Olympus Sonority Changing the Installation Destination Using Olympus Sonority Uninstalling softwareExit Olympus Sonority Select Control Panel from Start menu Exit Olympus Sonority Connect the recorder to a PC Copying voice guide dataStart Olympus Sonority Copy voice guide data Start the Olympus Sonority Upgrade functionOr click the button in the Tool Bar Select Purchase Olympus Sonority Plus in the Help Menu Functions available with the music editing plug-in Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Plus 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 System file. Connect Can’t makeTo PC and delete Unnecessary file Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Troubleshooting Marks, temp marks Unable to set indexCannot recharge Recorder Accessories optional Specifications During recording mode Built-in microphone SpecificationsDuring playback mode During recording mode Microphone jack Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone Earphone playback Guide to battery lifeDuring playback mode Alkaline batteries Linear PCM format 100MP3 format WMA format Linear PCM format 101 Canadian RFI Technical assistance and supportDeclaration of Conformity Olympus Imaging Corp