Main features | Olympus LS-7 guide

Main features

sEUPHONY MOBILE has been included to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality (☞ P.57).

sYou can move or copy files between the built-in memory and microSD card, and within the folders in the memory (☞ P. 64).

sYou can erase part of a PCM-format file that has been recorded with this recorder (☞ P. 46).

sYou can divide a file (PCM, MP3) that has been recorded with this recorder into two files (☞ P. 66).

sIndex mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations (☞ P.42).

sThe playback speed can be controlled as preferred (☞ P.41).

sThe guidance feature (in English and other languages) gives audio notification of operating conditions. This allows you to easily operate various functions with the support of voice guidance (☞ P. 72).

sYou may assign your own names to folders (☞ P. 61).

sTimer Recording (☞ P.67) and Alarm playback (☞ P.69) enable automatic recording and playback at a set time.

sA convenient intro play feature has been included for when searching for a file that you want to listen to (☞ P. 60).

sComes with “Olympus Sonority” software for Windows and Macintosh (☞ P.77).

•If you transfer voice files recorded with the recorder to a PC, you can easily playback, organize, and edit the files.

•You can perform waveform editing, file joining, and file splitting.

sThe “Olympus Sonority” can be upgraded to a “Olympus Sonority Plus”, which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Optional) (☞ P.84).

In addition to the “Olympus Sonority” functions, editing of MP3 files and creation of music CDs can be performed.

sThis recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer.

sIt has a USB charging function (☞ P.17).

sIt has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel).

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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 = POWER/HOLD switch QBattery cover wUSB connector Peak indicator light LED LED indicator light LEDIdentification of parts 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 + or − button to select the mode Home display operationsPress the List button repeatedly to set the Home display 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 Settings relating to playback PlaybackPlayback through earphone Hold the 9button Hold the 0button While While the recorder is during 9buttonPlayback mode, press While the recorder is during stop 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 Changing the playback scene Play Scene Canceling the segment repeat playback FunctionBPress the Stop 4 button CPress the 9button 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 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 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 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 System Info FormatMemory Info 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 Alarm playback function Alarm Select Alarm from the menu on the Play MenuVolume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Start Time setting Press the `OK button to move to the respective settingVolume setting Alarm Sound setting Select the folder using the + or Speed setting Guidance Voice GuideSelect Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu 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 Using Olympus Sonority Functions available in the Olympus SonoritySonority 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 Using online help Search by contentsSearch by keyword Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PCWindows Macintosh 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 System file. Connect Can’t makeTo PC and delete Unnecessary file Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting 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 Technical assistance and support Declaration of ConformityCanadian RFI Olympus Imaging Corp