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1. If an action is not selected within 8 seconds the recorder returns to stop mode 62 Press the or button to select Selected files or All files Fi le Erase All files Selected files Erase multiple selected files All files Erase all files in a folder Press the OK button If you selected All files proceed to Step 8 Press the or button to select the file to be erased w 120324_0001 WAY 20324_0002 WAY 170824 000S WAY 20324 _0005 MP3 20324 0006 WAY a A ee E 1 1 120324_0004 MFS 1 1 Press the OK button Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select the files to be erased Press the F2 GO button 8 Press the button to select Start Dance Q Press the OK button The display changes to Erasing and erasing starts Erased is displayed when the file is erased File numbers are reassigned automatically Erasing Notes You cannot recover a file once it has been erased Please check carefully before erasing When an SD card is inserted into the recorder be sure to confirm the recording media as either Internal memory or SD card so that there is no mistake es P23 P72 Locked files and files set as read only cannot be erased t P51 If the SD card is write protected SD Card Locked will be displayed If you want to erase a file please release the card s write protection P21 If there is a file that cannot be
2. File length e Level meter Press the or button to adjust the volume The volume can be adjusted within the range of 00 to 30 Press the STOP 4 M button at any point where you want to stop playback EI appears on the display Pressing this button stops the file being played Playback Settings relating to playback You can select the desired Play Mode P 70 playback range and repeat playback Skip Space t P 70 The skip interval can be set Playback through the earphones The earphones can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening When the earphones are used the recorder speaker is switched off To EAR jack To avoid hurting your ears turn down the volume before inserting the earphones into your ears When using the earphones do NOT set the volume too high Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss Forwarding While the recorder is in stop mode in the File screen press and hold the PI button yoegheld A EJ appears on the display When you release the P button forwarding stops Press the PLAY button to start playback from where forwarding stopped While the recorder is in playback mode press and hold the gt l button When you release the I button the recorder resumes normal playback If there is an index mark or temp mark within the file the recorder stops at that location n P
3. Disables the LED light function 71 poujew Dumss NU W Fy 72 Menu setting method The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors System sounds may be turned off Volume 3 Increase the volume of beeps Volume 2 Set beeps to the normal volume Volume 1 Decrease the volume of beeps Off Disables the Beep function Language Lang You can select the display language for this recorder Cestina Danske Deutsch English Espanol Fran ais Italiano Nederlandse Polski Pycckn Svenska SAH BERN The selectable languages differ depending on the region Voice Guide LS 14 only This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions See Guidance Voice Guide P 74 EJ Device Menu Memory Select When an SD card is inserted you can select to record to either the internal memory or to the SD card ce P 20 Internal memory Internal memory SD card SD card To confirm the recording media press and hold the F3 INFO button at the Home screen P 23 Power Save If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 minutes Initial setting while the power is turned on the recorder enters sleep mode 5 min 10 min 30 min 1 hr Set the length of time that is to elapse before the recorder enters sleep mode Off Disables the Power Save function If any button is pressed the elapsed tim
4. Memory full SD Card Locked No file Format error Low battery power Battery power is getting low Erase locked Tried to delete a locked file The file is full of index marks maximum of 99 marks Index full The file is full of temp marks Temp mark full maximum of 99 marks The folder is full of files Folder full maximum of 999 files Error in the memory Error in the memory SD card is not recognized correctly The SD Card is write protected Error in the memory Card Locked No files were found in the No file folder There was an error while Formatting error formatting the recorder memory Replace with new batteries P15 Unlock the file P51 Erase unnecessary index marks ss P45 Erase unnecessary temp marks P45 Move files to a different folder or delete unnecessary files P48 P61 This is a malfunction so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair te P99 Remove the SD card and insert it again c P20 Erase the file P61 11 aBessawW wey A Erase unnecessary files e amp P61 Release the SD card s write protection and then try again e P21 Select another folder se P25 Reformat the memory P 78 89 Is Dessaw WIEIY E 90 Alarm message list Message Can t create the system file Connect to PC and erase un
5. This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product Applicable Product LS 14 LS 12 This symbol crossed out wheeled bin Directive 2006 66 EC Annex II indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries 11oddns pue aduelsisse jed1Uuda _ u OLYMPUS OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP 2951 Ishikawa machi Hachioji shi Tokyo 192 8507 Japan Tel 81 0 42 642 6162 http www olympus com OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH Premises Goods delivery H Willi Bleicher Str 36 52353 Duren Germany Tel 49 0 40 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany http www olympus europa com EN BD3651 01 AP 1209
6. Name enam Date Time atanp j Size File size Bit Rate File format and to check information r P 25 File Lock File protection appear on the display 2 While the recorder is in stop mode ee linear PCM format file has been press the F2 OPTION button selected the Bit Rate area displays the sampling frequency and bit rate The OPTION screen appears on the display 5 After checking the information 3 Press the or button to select press the OK button to exit Property Property screen Option O Press the F3 EXIT button to close Move Copy the OPTION screen File Lock File Divide Fartial Erase Erasing a file A selected file can be erased from a folder 1 Select the file you want to erase c P25 2 While the recorder is in stop mode in the File screen press the ERASE button Ifan action is not selected within 8 seconds the recorder returns to stop mode 3 Press the button to select Start Dance A Press the OK button The display changes to Erasing and erasing starts Erased is displayed when the file is erased File numbers are reassigned automatically Erased Duise13 a 61 Erasing multiple files at once 3 4 1 Select the folder where the file you 5 want to erase is saved t P25 2 Press the ERASE button in the File list screen Fi le Erase re file Selected files All files 6
7. with resistance at both ends Use it to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to the microphone input jack when recording Converting plug adapters PA331 PA231 which convert to the monaural mini plug 83 5 or monaural mini plug 2 5 are also included Connecting cords KA334 This connecting cord has stereo mini plugs 3 5 without resistance at both ends Exclusive remote control set RS30W When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorder s recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control The receiving position can be adjusted thereby allowing you to operate the recorder from various different angles General M Recording media Built in NAND FLASH memory Recording format LS 14 4 GB Linear PCM Pulse Code Modulation LS 12 2 GB MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 SD card E Input level 2 GB to 32 GB Mic Gain The recorder uses some of its memory capacity Hi 70 dBv to maintain a management file The indicated Mid 50 dBv remaining capacity is less than the total Lo 30 dBv capacity ofthe media due to its characteristic LINE IN jack This is not a malfunction 6 dBv E Speaker E Sampling frequency Built in 28 mm round dynamic speaker Linear PCM format E Built in microphone with acoustic 96 0 kHz 24 bit 96 0 kHz resistance 88 2 kHz 24 bit 88 2 kHz Pen 48 0 kHz 16 bit 48 0 kHz E MIC jack RT aan ae 3 5 mm mini ja
8. Windows 1 CETTE un ey ee m Removable Disk Macintosh Untitled RECORDER Folder name 01 RANEA m 02 MEERE 03 Dd ANOA 0 Sal SDIOA HulWaysued R Se EN 87 Dd ANOA Jo Alow aWu eusa xe se abesn S Usage as external memory of your PC With the recorder connected to your PC you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory Windows OI A N Connect the recorder to your PC t P84 Open the Explorer window When you open My Computer the recorder is recognized by the drive name of the product Open the product name folder Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC c P85 Macintosh 1 2 3 4 Connect the recorder to your PC c P 84 When you connect the recorder to Mac OS it is recognized by the drive name of the product on the desktop Double click the product name icon on the desktop Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P85 DREAS 8 While data is being transmitted Busy is displayed and the PEAK indicator light flashes NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK indicator light is flashing If you do the data may be destroyed 88 Other information Alarm message list Message Battery low File locked No more can be set Folder full Memory error Card error Illegally copied file
9. and vr P64 pressing the or button to change the D Hour flashes on the display indicating the value a start of the Time and Date setup process A Press the OK button to complete Y Device Menu the setting te Memory Select Inter z Ia on The clock will start from the set date and S le amp Uate iiss Salt ies time Press the OK button when you want Reset Sett ings the clock to start Format ach Press the F3 EXIT button to close the menu screen 2 Press the Pl or k button to select the item you want to set Select Hour Minute Year Month or Day by moving the flashing position EN 75 poujew Hues NU W 9 76 Menu setting method Changing the USB class USB Settings You can select PC to connect the recorder to a PC to send and receive files or AC adapter to connect it to the AC adapter A514 sold separately It is also possible to switch the USB class between Composite and Storage to suit your usage Select USB Settings from the menu on the Device Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method c P64 Y Device Menu Memory Select Inter Power Save 10m Time amp Date USE Settings Reset Sett ings Format 2 Press the or button to select USB Connection or USB Class USB Connection Setting for connecting to a PC USB Class Setting for USB class 3 4
10. I button releases segment repeat playback and makes the recorder skip to the beginning of the next file d Press the K lt button Pressing the kdd button releases segment repeat playback and makes the recorder skip to the beginning of the current file ypeqreld A EN 47 File management Editing OPTION Recorded files options Move Copy File Lock P 51 File Divide 1 P 54 Partial Erase 1 c P56 Trimming 1 2 c P 58 Mm en a e U Q Z Property P 60 Files can also be moved or copied between memory Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased Only files recorded with this recorder can be divided An unwanted part of a file can be erased Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be partially erased You can trim a part of a file and save it as a new file Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be trimmed Name File name Date Time stamp Size File size Bit Rate File format File Lock File protection 1 This function is not available when the File list screen is displayed 2 LS 14 only The recorder stops if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation and do not set a selected item 48 Moving Copying a file Move Copy Files saved in the internal memory or an SD card can be moved or copied within the memory Files can also be moved or cop
11. N The power turns on The power turns off Power save mode If the recorder is on but is not used for 10 minutes or longer default the display shuts off and the recorder goes into power save mode c P72 To exit power save mode press any button If you set the recorder to HOLD mode the current settings will be preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording Ga Setting the recorder to HOLD mode Exiting HOLD mode zZ Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the A 7 HOLD position position d10H y3MOdI After Hold appears on the display the recorder is set to HOLD mode If you press any button while the recorder is in HOLD mode the clock screen lights for 2 seconds but the recorder does not operate If HOLD is applied during playback recording operation is disabled with the playback recording state unchanged When playback has ended or recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up the recorder stops EN The recorder can be effectively operated via the exclusive remote control set RS30W optional even when it is in HOLD mode Setting the time and date Time amp Date If you set the time and date before using the recorder recording time and date i
12. a percentage Dest ination M RECORDER 103 how ing 30 50 EXIT Dest inat ion M FECORDER 03 File move completed internal 60 Ext The process is completed when File move completed or File copy completed is displayed Editing OPTION Press the F3 EXIT button to close the OPTION screen Notes The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient You cannot move or copy files if the number of files in the move destination folder or copy destination folder will exceed 999 Do not remove the battery during moving or copying Doing so may damage the data A file cannot be moved or copied to the same folder When operation is canceled during moving or copying only the files for which the move or copy process has already been completed are saved at the new location The move or copy process is canceled for all other files Files which are locked remain so even after they are moved or copied Protecting a file File Lock Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder t P 62 You can edit a single selected file or multiple files 1 First select the file or the folder that contains the file you want to protect P 25 press the F2 OPTION button While the recorder is in stop mode The OPTION screen appears on the display NOILdO
13. be erased u The recorder stops the beginning of the edited file Press the button to select Start 1 0 Press the F3 EXIT button to 120324 0007 WAY close the OPTION screen aa RECORDER 00 06 23 O00 05 04 STOR a Q Press the OK button The display will switch to Partial erasing and start the partial erase The deletion is completed when Partial erase completed is displayed NOLLdO Bunp3 fa 57 Editing OPTION Trimming a file Trimming LS 14 only A file can be trimmed down to just the required portion and then re saved lt 2 d r Co Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be trimmed This function is not available when the File list screen is displayed 1 Select the file you want to trim While the recorder is in stop mode press the F2 OPTION button EN The OPTION screen appears on the display 58 Press the or button to select Trimming Opt ion Moves Copy File Lock File Divide Partial Erase Property A Press the OK button 120324 0001 WAY Ba FECORDER 00 06 23 0 00 00 00 Press the PLAY button and play the file to the position where you want to start trimming e Forward the file to the position where you want to start trimming If the file is long use the PP button to move to the position you want to trim At the position where you want to start trimming press the F2 S
14. button to move to the respective setting E On Off setting 4 Press the or button to select between On and Off On Guidance will be provided Off Guidance will be canceled 2 Press the OK button to exit On Off selection E Speed setting 4 Press the or button to select from Speed 5 Speed 4 Speed 3 Speed 2 and Speed 1 2 Press the OK button to exit Speed selection E Volume setting 4 Press the or button to select from Volume 5 Volume 4 Volume 3 Volume 2 and Volume 1 2 Press the OK button to exit Volume selection A Press the F3 EXIT button to close the menu screen Notes The starting tune closing tune when the power is turned On Off P16 can be canceled by setting the guidance to Off Set the volume of the starting tune closing tune in the guidance Volume setting The Speed setting in the Voice Guide settings is disabled during file playback Menu setting method Changing the time and date 3 Press the or button to change Time amp Date the value If the current time and date are not correct set them using the procedure below Tine amp Date SM az 2012Y H Z i Select Time amp Date from the menu on the Device Menu For details a howto a the pap Follow the same steps by pressing the PP Go settings see Menu setting method or kad button to select the next item
15. copy Selected files All tiles One file Select only the specified file Selected files Select multiple files All files Select all files in the folder NOLLdO Bunp3 49 50 8 Press the OK button to move to the respective setting E if you selected One file 4 Press the or button to select the file you want to move or copy 120824 0001 120824 0002 7170324 0003 WAS 120824 0004 120324 0005 1 20324_0006 2 Press the OK button to select the file E if you selected Selected files 4 Press the or button to select the file s you want to move or copy 2 Press the OK button to check the file s selected 120524 0007 WAY 20324 0002 WAV 120324 0003 WAY 20324 0005 MPS 20324 O006 HAY a Ext 1 1 120324_0004 MP3 1 1 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all the files you want to move copy are selected then press the F2 GO button E if you selected All files When you select All files all the files in the folder are automatically selected and the recorder moves to the Destination screen 9 10 Editing OPTION Press the or button to select the folder to which you want to move or copy the file Dest ination MeRECORDER Press the F2 GO button File move or file copy starts if Moving or Copying appears on the display During the process the progress status is shown as
16. file to be played cee P25 P60 Set Rec Format to PCM 44 1kHz 16bit P 66 1 Switch the Mode dial to the QUICK or MANUAL position P 28 P 30 This function is not enabled when the Mode dial is set to SMART 2 Select a file to dub over P 25 3 Connect earphones to the EAR jack of the recorder e The file to be dubbed over will be played back through the EAR jack To EAR jack e Set Rec Monitor to On s P68 While the recorder is in stop mode press the F3 OVER DUB button e Ifthe Mode dial is set to QUICK recording and playback will start simultaneously Proceed to Step 7 e fthe Mode dial is set to MANUAL playback will start first 120324 0050 WAY qi a IOVERduk 01 56 26 00 00 00 L HERERERIRINN D 18 42 30 18 z Ode mL LL 1 INFO a Overdubbing Hulpsodey 35 Press the Pl or k button to adjust the recording level e You can adjust the recording level by using the Pl or kad button depending on the volume level during playback 120324 0050 WAY Rec Level 417 gt Hulpsodey eS L II I 18 42 5 18 BE 0 dB RI INFO O Press the REC button to start recording Playback will start again from the beginning Recording will start at the same time Press the STOP H button to stop recording Notes When the original playback file ends overdubbing also ends When the OVER
17. for a list of SD cards that have been confirmed to operate with this recorder in conditions prescribed by Olympus The website http olympus imaging jp introduces manufacturers and types of SD cards confirmed to be compatible Please note however this is not meant to guarantee that SD cards will operate Some SD cards may not be recognized correctly due to circumstances such as changes in manufacturer specifications Always read the instructions that come with your SD card before using it If an SD card is not recognized remove the SD card and then insert it again to see if the recorder recognizes the SD card Processing speed may be slower with some types of SD cards Processing performance may also be reduced due to repeated writing and deleting If that happens reformat the SD card P78 ped qs ue Bupa pue Pusu A EN 21 Home screen operations When you turn on the recorder the Home screen will be displayed The Home screen is the main screen used for accessing each function In addition you can also verify the current settings for recording and playback Switching functions QUICK SMART mode t P 28 P 29 Recording starts 120324 050 WAY O 00 00 03 L HEBNNIEIEEINN 0 2 Eu Press the REC button to start Fa recording suoNel9do U33J9S BWOH In SMART mode recording starts automatically when the countdown by the automatic adjustment function ends H
18. projectors It is effective for indoor recording Off Disables the Low Cut Filter function To confirm the setting press and hold the F3 INFO button at the Home screen r P23 Plug in Power External microphones supported by plug in power can also be used You can configure the recorder according to whether or not you want to supply power to external microphones On When the plug in power function is activated power will be supplied to any connected external microphone Select this option when external microphones to be supported by plug in power are connected ss P94 Off Disables this function Select this option when external microphones that you do not want to support with plug in power are connected Turn the plug in power function to Off when an external microphone that does not need to be supported by plug in power is connected as there is a risk that noise may be generated while recording Mic Select LS 14 only Select whether or not the built in center microphone is to be turned On or Off Central Mic ON Recording will be performed in 3 microphone mode Central Mic OFF Recording will be performed using only the built in stereo microphones To confirm the setting press and hold the F3 INFO button at the Home screen P23 poy sw Dumss NU W i 67 poyjew bules NU W 6 68 Menu setting method Pre Recording Pre recording enables you to record up to 2 seconds of so
19. 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 P31 To confirm the setting press and hold the F3 INFO button at the Home screen P23 In SMART mode you can adjust the recording level after setting the time for Smart Time P68 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 s P29 P30 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 P23 This setting corresponds to the linear PCM format that can record sound a
20. the folder are automatically selected and the recorder moves to the Destination screen Editing OPTION ri Press the or button to select On or Off On Locks the file and prevents it from being erased Off Unlocks the file and allows itto be erased 8 Press the OK button to complete the setting Pressing the F1 BACK button without pressing the OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the OPTION screen 9 Press the F3 EXIT button to close the OPTION screen File list screen 003 20324_0004 20324 0005 20324 0006 Be EOLDER a File Lock NOLLdO Bunp3 EN 53 Editing OPTION Dividing a file File Divide _ 3 Press the or button to select Files with large capacities and long recording times File Divide can be divided so that they are easier to manage and edit Opt ion Move Copy File Lock Partial Erase Trimm ing Property 4 Press the OK button Press the PLAY button and play the file to the position where you want to divide it While the recorder is in playback mode press and hold the P or kad button to fast forward or rewind a Itis useful to mark the divide position in 0 advance by setting an index mark l j 6 At the position where you want to Only files recorded with this recorder can be divide the file press the F2 DIVIDE This function is not available when the Fi
21. the recording media as either Internal memory or SD card so that there is no mistake a P 23 P 72 Processing speed may be slower with some types of SD cards Processing performance may also be reduced due to repeated writing and deleting If that happens reformat the SD card r P78 We recommend formatting the recording media in the recorder before recording Recording more than 2 GB of data in linear PCM format Recording will continue even if the volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in linear PCM format recording The data is saved every 2 GB in separate files It is treated as multiple files during playback If the 999th file in a folder exceeds 2 GB recording stops Settings relating to recording Mic Gain t P 66 Limiter P 66 Rec Format P 66 Low Cut Filter P 67 Plug in Power P 67 Mic Select t P 67 Pre Recording P 68 Rec Monitor 13 P 68 Sets the recording sensitivity Switches the correction method according to the sound input when recording Sets the recording rate for each recording format This function can reduce noise from air conditions and projectors and other similar noises Selects whether or notto use the plug in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack Selects whether or not the built in center microphone is to be turned On or Off Pre recording enables you to start r
22. through the recording monitor Cannot record using overdubbing Unable to set index marks temp marks The PC is unable to recognize the recorder Probable cause Acoustic feedback is occurring The chosen playback file is not a PCM 44 1kHz 16bit format file Rec Format is not set to PCM 44 1kHz 16bit The maximum number of marks has been reached The file is locked The file is read only USB Connection is set to AC Adapter Action If the built in speaker amps are used to monitor recording there is a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording It is recommended that you use earphones to monitor recording or turn Rec Monitor to Off before starting recording ss P68 Make adjustments such as further distancing the earphones from the microphones not pointing the microphones at the earphones or lowering the volume of the recording monitor Choose a PCM 44 1kHz 16bit format file for playback ss P25 P60 Set Rec Format to PCM 44 1kHz 16bit P66 Erase unnecessary marks e amp P45 Unlock the file P51 Unlock the file or cancel the file s read only setting on the PC Set USB Connection to PC P76 Bbunooyusajqnol A EN 93 jeuUONdo S3110SSIIIY a 94 Accessories optional Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company s website Availability of ac
23. upper and lower limit values of the frequency response depends on each recording format 96 Maximum recording time per file The maximum capacity for a single file is approx 4 GB for MP3 and approx 2 GB for the Linear PCM format WAV Regardless of the amount of remaining memory the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the following value EM Linear PCM format 96 0 kHz 24 bit approx 1 h 88 2 kHz 24 bit approx 1 h 48 0 kHz 16 bit approx 3 h 44 1 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz mono E MP3 Format approx 3 h 20 min approx 6 h 40 min 320 kbps approx 29 h 40 min 256 kbps approx 37 h 10 min 128 kbps approx 74 h 30 min 64 kbps mono approx 149 h Guide to recording times The following values are strictly for reference only E Linear PCM format Internal memory SD card Recording format E MP3 format Internal memory SD card Recording format SUO EDIJID9dS A Notes M Available recording time may be shorter if numerous short recordings are made The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications EN e Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory depending on the SD card 97 SUO IEDIJID9AS ba Guide to battery life The following values are strictly for reference only E In recording mode Internal memory Built in microphones Recording fo
24. voice files to your PC The four folders on this recorder will be displayed as RECORDER 01 02 and 03 when connecting the recorder to a PC Copy them to the folder of your choice on your PC Windows 1 2 Go Connect the recorder to your PC t P84 Open the Explorer window When you connect the recorder to Windows and open My Computer it is recognized by the drive name of the product If you insert an SD card it is recognized as Removable Disk Open the product name folder Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC c P85 Macintosh 1 2 3 Connect the recorder to your PC t P 84 When you connect the recorder to Mac OS it is recognized by the drive name of the product on the desktop If an SD card is inserted Untitled is displayed Double click the product name icon on the desktop Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC c P 85 en Mc While data is being transmitted Busy is displayed and the PEAK indicator light flashes NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK indicator light is flashing If you do the data may be destroyed 86 Transferring voice files to your PC Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected Internal memory Drive name Folder name a eats E LS 14 RECORDER 01 or LS 1 2 geecescosoce Recognized by 02 the drive name of the product 7 03 SD card Drive name
25. 3 INFO button at the Home screen t P23 Skip Space This function enables you to skip forward or reverse skip rewind a small portion of the file being played This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases 1 Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip 2 Set the skip space When Forward Skip is selected File Skip 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min 10 min When Reverse Skip is selected File Skip 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min Menu setting method Forward Reverse Skip Playback Press the PLAY button to start playback 2 Press the BPI or k button The recorder skips forward or reverse skips rewind a set space and starts playing back If there is an index mark temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space the recorder forward skips reverse skips to that position E LCD Sound Menu Backlight The display will remain lit for about 10 Initial setting seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Enables the Backlight function Off Disables the Backlight function poujew Dumss NU W A Contrast Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 01 to 12 You can set the recorder so the LED indicator light does not turn on On Enables the LED light function Off
26. 44 The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the P button to continue forwarding from the beginning of the next file EN A yoegheld u 42 Playback Rewinding S While the recorder is in stop mode in the File screen press and hold the kaa button RI appears on the display When you release the K lt button rewinding stops Press the PLAY button to start playback from where rewinding stopped While the recorder is in playback mode press and hold the K lt button When you release the K lt button the recorder resumes normal playback If there is an index mark or temp mark within the file the recorder stops at that location P44 The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file Continue pressing the kad button to continue rewinding from the end of the previous file Locating the beginning of a file ANG WZ 7 While the recorder is in stop mode or playback mode press the gt l button The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file While the recorder is in playback mode press the k button The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file While the recorder is in stop mode press the Fa button The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file If the recorder is in the middle of a file it will return to the beginning of the file While the recorder is in playback mode pres
27. Battery indicator OVERdub indicator Metronome indicator Folder name Recorder status indicator O REC Record indicator Gi PAUSE Pause indicator E STOP Stop indicator IE PLAY Play indicator E FF Forwarding indicator K REW Rewinding indicator CA F PLAY F Play indicator E S PLAY S Play indicator Remaining memory bar indicator Playback position bar indicator Level meter Function guide indicator Remaining recording time File length Elapsed recording time Elapsed playback time Inserting batteries This recorder can be used with AA Alkaline Batteries Press the battery cover release button and then slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing it down Oe gt EAS Insert the batteries observing the correct and polarities Close the battery cover completely by pushing the cover downwards in direction A while sliding it in direction B Battery indicator The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power When m appears on the display replace the batteries as soon as possible When the batteries are too weak Battery Low will appear on the display and the recorder will shut down Notes M Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder Be sure to turn off the recorder before replacing the batteries Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunction such as co
28. Bun pg 6 51 52 Editing OPTION 3 4 Press the or button to select File Lock Det ion Move Copy File Lock File Divide Partial Erase Trimming Property Press the OK button If you entered the OPTION screen from the File screen e Protect the selected file Proceed to Step 7 If you entered the OPTION screen from the File list screen e Protect multiple files Proceed to Step 5 Press the or button to select the number of files you want to protect Selected files All files One file Select only the specified file Selected files Select multiple files All files Select all files in the folder O Press the OK button to move to the respective setting E if you selected One file 4 Press the or button to select the file you want to protect 20324 _ 0004 MFS 20324 _ 0005 MFS 20324 _ 0006 WAY BACK BEA 2 Press the OK button to select the file E if you selected Selected files 4 Press the or button to select the files you want to protect 2 Press the OK button to check the files selected 7120324 0001 WAY 20324 0002 WAY 20324 0003 WAY 20324 _ 0004 MPS 20324 _ 0005 MPS 20324 _ 0006 WAY ee n E l ST 3 Repeat steps and until all the files you want to protect are selected then press the F2 GO button E if you selected All files When you select All files all the files in
29. DER button he display changes to the Folder list screen List screen he folders and files stored in the recorder are displayed File screen Information about the selected file is displayed The recorder is in playback standby mode 4 T 4 geRECORDER 00 03 27 O 00 00 00 STOP L 42 30 18 DA OPTION f DYER DUB File screen m02 00 05 28 O 00 00 00 STOP L 42 30 18 DA OPTION f DYER DUB File screen sa pue SIAPJO HUIIDII IS n 25 JUSWUNIISU Yded 104 Sd BuIpyo9ay S About recording Recording tips for each instrument Recorder position examples Voice Position the recorder slightly away from the singer s face If breathing noises are audible adjust the recorder position If breathing noises are audible Piano When recording the sound of a grand piano position the recorder pointing to the center ofthe open lid To record acousmato as well move the recorder slightly away to get a richer sound Wind instrument Position the recorder pointing to the center of the so called bell If breathing noises are audible move the recorder slightly away from the center Adjust sound by moving the recorder away from the center i String instrument If breathing noises are audible When recording the sound of a string instrument such as a violin position the record
30. DUB function is used the following functions cannot be used DIVIDE P34 Pre Recording s P68 Metronome t P68 36 Using the metronome function The metronome is a useful rhythm guide and can be used during recording 1 Set the metronome function t P68 e Set Rec Monitor to On s P68 Press the F1 METRONOME button while recording or pausing Turn the metronome ON or OFF by pressing the F1 METRONOME button e123 01 56 23 On 123 00 00 03 L HHRRIRIIIIN 0 42 30 18 F BERNECRRTEUNNN 0 18 dE METRONOME DIYIDE INFO a Metronome e The metronome works with the current settings The sound of the metronome will not be recorded The LED indicator lights on the recorder light in time with the metronome Notes e The sound of the metronome will be output from the EAR jack Connect earphones to hear the metronome When Rec Monitor is set to Off no metronome sound is output File names are automatically created for files recorded by this recorder DUIPIOIIY 120324 _0001 WAV d d 6 1 Time stamp 2012 03 24 2 File number A file number is consecutively assigned regardless of changes in the selected recording media 3 Extension This is the file name extension indicating the recording format used when recording with this recorder Linear PCM format WAV MP3 format MP3 EN 37 Recording from an external mi
31. L or STOP M button If you want to skip automatic adjustment and start recording immediately press the F3 SKIP or the REC button After automatic adjustment you can adjust the recording level manually by using the PPI and Ke buttons P31 Press the STOP M button to stop recording EI appears on the display 120324 0050 WAY in Ba RECORDER 00 05 28 e O 00 00 00 STOP 30 18 BA LIST e File length MANUAL mode 1 Switch the Mode dial to the MANUAL position Manual You can manual ly adjust the recording level Press the REC button to prepare to record The recording indicator light flashes and Qj appears on the display 0050 May m 01 56 26 a 00 00 00 en HETRONOME DIVIDE INFO a Remaining recording time b Remaining memory bar indicator c Level meter changes according to the recording level and recording function settings 3 Press the BPI or lt button to adjust the recording level 120324 0050 WAY in Rec Level 4 17 gt L IE 42 30 R WM 1 METRONOME f DIYIDE INFO 18 13 BA 0 dB Distorted sound will be recorded while OVER is displayed Adjust the recording level so that OVER is not displayed The level can be adjusted between 01 and 70 The higher the number the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter When recording from th
32. OLYMPUS LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS 14 LS 12 Linear PCM Recorder DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely Keep the instructions handy for future reference To ensure successful recording we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use Introduction The contents of this document are subject to change without notice Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers Illustrations of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may differ from the actual product The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of this document but should you happen to find a questionable item error or omission please contact our Customer Support Center Olympus does not accept any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind incurred due to data loss resulting from a defect of the product repair performed by a third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station or for any other reason Trademarks and registered trademarks IBM and PC AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc SD and SDHC are registered trademarks of SD Card Associ
33. Press the OK button Press the or button to change the setting E When USB Connection is selected USB Connect ion i PC AC Adapter Optional PC Setting for when the recorder is connected to a PC and used as a storage device or composite device Connected as storage or composite AC Adapter This setting is available only when the recorder receives power from the USB or the AC adapter A514 Sold separately Optional Setting to confirm the connection method each time a USB connection is made Menu setting method E When USB Class is selected Storage Class Recognized by a PC as an external memory device Composite Setting when connected to a PC and used as an external memory device USB speaker or microphone 5 Press the OK button to complete the setting O Press the F3 EXIT button to close the menu screen Notes When you first connect the recorder to your PC as an external storage device the driver for the recorder will be automatically installed in your PC The PC cannot recognize that the recorder is connected to the PC if USB Connection is set to AC Adapter If the recorder is not recognized by the PC as an external storage device change the USB Class setting to Storage Class poyjew Dumas NUW A EN 71 poujew Dumss NU W 9 78 Menu setting method Formatting the recorder Format If you format the recorder all files wil
34. RDER folder into folders 01 to 03 Besides transferring files from a PC you can also add new folders by keeping the same hierarchy as folders 01 to 03 You can add up to 200 folders including the 01 02 and 03 folders It s not possible to add a folder with a name already in use 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 999 Each folder can store up to 999 files EN Files placed in the same hierarchical level as the RECORDER folder will not be recognized This recorder will not recognize folders if they are created inside the 01 02 or 03 folder 24 Selecting folders and files Change folders while the recorder is stopped For information on the layered structure of the folders see the section entitled Notes on the folders P 24 Moving through the levels Return F1 BACK button Home screen Folder list screen Folder list screen Pressing this button takes you back to the previous screen Proceed OK button Pressing this button opens the folder or file selected in the list screen or button Selects a folder or file 324_0003 WAY 324_0004 MPS 324_0005 MPS 324_0006 WAV EACK al OPTION L FOLDER File list screen 0131 WAV 32 WAY 33 MP3 34 MP3 35 WAY ist screen F1 LIST button he display changes to the File list screen F3 FOL
35. Rec Monitor is set to Off no metronome sound is output P68 Hi Tempo terms and guide to tempo range LARGO Widely and slowly J 40 to 59 LARGHETTO A little more slowly J 60 to 65 ADAGIO Slowly J 66 to 75 ANDANTE Walking tempo J 76 to 107 MODERATO Moderately J 108 to 119 ALLEGRO Rapidly J 120 to 167 PRESTO Very fast J 168 to 200 PRESTISSIMO Very very fast J 201 to 250 poujew Dumss NU W i 69 Menu setting method Cl Play Menu Play Mode You can select the playback mode that best suits the type of audio Select the desired playback range 5 1 Select Play Areal D e 2 Select File or Folder m File Stop after playing back the current file Folder Continuously play files in the current 3 folder until the last file and then stop o Select the desired playback mode 1 Select Repeat 2 Select On or Off On Sets the playback range to be played back repeatedly Off Disables the playback mode function EN 70 In File mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file In Folder mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder To confirm the setting press and hold the F
36. TART button Playback will continue even after the F2 START button is pressed You can rewind or fast forward as usual to quickly locate the trimming end position Editing OPTION r At the position where you want to end trimming press the F2 END button again 120324 0007 WAY aRECORDER 00 06 23 0 00 03 46 STOP L a This is the part that will be erased 8 Press the button to select Start 120824 0007 WAY aRECORDER 00 06 23 0 00 03 46 STOP 0 Q Press the OK button The display will switch to Trimming and start trimming Trimming is completed when Trimming completed is displayed 120324 0007 WAY eRECORDER 00 06 23 nn ma me Trimming 18 ma 6 0 dE 120324_0001 WAY Ba FECORDER ann nn me 00 01 03 Trimming completed 75 Ge E Ode The recorder stops the beginning of the edited file 10 Me If a file has an extremely short recording time it may not be trimmed even if it is a PCM file Press the F3 EXIT button to close the OPTION screen NOLLdO Bunp3 fa 59 60 Editing OPTION Confirming a file in memory A Press the OK button Property The Property screen appears on the File information can be confirmed from the menu aisplay screen BiName 120324 0001 WAY Hate 2012 03 24 12 00 4M Hi ize 16 0MB MBit Rate 44 1kHz 16bit EFi le Lock Off 1 Select the file for which you want
37. USB Settings USB Connection PC USB Class Storage LS 14 only poy sw Dumss nuayy A When the recorder is formatted all the saved data including locked files and read only files are erased See Formatting the recorder Format P 78 Memory Info The recordable capacity remaining and overall capacity of the recording media can be seen from the menu The recorder uses some of its memory capacity to maintain a management file The indicated remaining capacity is less than the total capacity of the media due to its characteristic This is not a malfunction System Info You can check information about the recorder on the menu screen Model Model Name Version EN System version and Serial No Serial Number appear on the display 73 poujew Hues NU W 9 74 Menu setting method Guidance Voice Guide LS 14 only This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions Adjust the speed and the volume of guidance announcements Select Voice Guide from the menu on the LCD Sound Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method us P64 o LCD Sound Menu dn Backl ight Off Contrast 06 LEO On Beep r Language Lang En Voice Guide NO item you want to set Press the or button to select the Select items you want to set from among On Off Speed and Volume 3 Press the OK
38. ase An unwanted part of a file can be erased Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be partially erased This function is not available when the File list screen is displayed 1 Select the file you want to partially erase 2 While the recorder is in stop mode press the F2 OPTION button The OPTION screen appears on the display 3 Press the or button to select Partial Erase Qt ion hove Copy File Lock File Divide Partial Erase Trimm ing Property 120324 0007 WAY eRECORDER 00 06 23 0 00 00 00 5 Press the PLAY button and play the file to the position where you want to start partial erase Forward the file to the position where you want to start partial erase If the file is long use the PI button to move to the position you want to delete O At the position where you want to start partial erase press the F2 START button Playback will continue even after the F2 START button is pressed You can rewind or fast forward as usual to quickly locate the erase end position Editing OPTION 120324 0001 Wa r At the position where you want to meRECORDER 00 06 23 end partial erase press the i TR F F2 END button again erasing 18 ma 6 0 dE 120324 0007 WAY aRECORDER 00 06 23 0 00 05 04 STOP 120324_0001 WAY BaRECORDER 00 01 03 na ah A Partial erase completed 75 Ge E Ode a This is the part that will
39. at can be selected by using the Mode dial Use them according to your needs QUICK mode In this mode the recording level will be adjusted automatically This mode is useful if you want to start recording immediately SMART mode In this mode the recording level will be adjusted automatically to the optimum level to suit the volume input within the set time Recording starts after the recording level is adjusted so even sudden loud sounds are recorded without distortion This mode allows you to set atime for detecting the input volume rss P29 P 68 MANUAL mode In this mode the recording level can be adjusted manually ss P 30 Notes The newly recorded file will be saved last in the RECORDER folder Set Rec Format while the recorder is stopped t P 66 Set the Mode dial while the recorder is stopped QUICK mode Switch the Mode dial to the QUICK position You can start recording immediately Press the REC button to start recording The recording indicator light turns on and IQ appears on the display b 120324 0050 WAY ind 01 56 24 1 0 O 00 00 02 L KOCCRRRRRCAONI 0 42 30 18 F HIERHER O HWETRONOWE DIYIDE INDEX Elapsed recording time b Remaining memory bar indicator ce Remaining recording time d Level meter changes according to the recording level and recording function settings If the recording level is low please change t
40. ately consult a doctor If you notice an abnormality such as abnormal sound abnormally high temperature burnt odor or smoke during use perform the following steps D Immediately remove the battery carefully 2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for service Leaving it could cause a fire or burn Do not soak the battery in freshwater or seawater or let the terminals get wet If a battery leaks becomes discolored or deformed or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation stop using the recorder If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean cold running water immediately If the fluid burns your skin seek medical attention immediately as Caution Do not apply a strong shock to the battery or throw it Please recycle batteries to help save our planet s resources When disposing of dead batteries be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations EN Getting started a Smart mode SMART for facilitating S 1N e 4 UIEW 10 high quality recording The SMART Mode detects the maximum volume input during a set time interval and automatically optimizes the recording level Once the set time interval has elapsed recording automatically starts This means that even sudden increases in the volume of the sound source can be recorded without distortion Mode dial for easy setting a
41. ation MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson The tuner and metronome technologies are realized using CRIWARE from CRI Middleware Co Ltd Other product and brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners DP SD gt CRIWARE INDEX Introduction Getting started About recording About playback File management Menu setting About the tuner Using the recorder on your PC Other information P 82 P 89 Table of contents Introduction Safety precautions eueessessesssenneensenneennene 6 1 Getting started Main featur es cescsscsrcsscssccsscsscens 10 Identification of Pparts ccssceseeeees 12 Display LCD panel 13 Inserting batteries ccsssssscssesees 15 Turning on off the powe se0e 16 HOLD nennen 17 Setting the time and date Time amp Date 18 Inserting and ejecting an SD card 20 inserting an SD Car uses 20 Flectingan SD Cal serien 21 Home screen operations 22 Notes on the folders 0 2000000000000000 24 Selecting folders and files 25 2 Aboutrecording Recording tips for each instrument 26 Recording ana rn 28 QUICK mode 28 DMAR TIMOG S nn 29 MANUAL mode 30 Dividing a file while recording 34 Using the overdubbing function 35 Using the metronome function 36 Reco
42. cessories differs depending on the country Stereo microphone ME51S The built in large diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording 2 channel microphone omni directional ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter These highly sensitive omni directional microphones are supported by plug in power and are well suited to recording musical performances Compact Gun Microphone unidirectional ME31 This directional microphone is useful for various types of recording such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing The metal body provides sturdiness and high rigidity Compact zoom microphone unidirectional ME32 This microphone is integrated with a tripod making it suitable for recording audio at a distance such as from your table at a meeting or conference Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone unidirectional ME52W This microphone is used to record audio at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Tie clip microphone omni directional ME15 This small unobtrusive microphone comes with a tie clip Telephone pickup microphone TP8 This earphone type microphone can be placed into your ear while you are phoning The voice or conversation from the phone can be recorded clearly USB connecting AC adapter A514 5VDC AC Adapter for USB connection Connecting cords KA333 This connecting cord has stereo mini plugs 3 5
43. ck impedance 2 kQ 44 1 kHz mono 44 1 kHz LINE IN jack 3 5 mm mini jack impedance 10 kQ MP3 format E EAR jack 320 kbps 44 1 kHz 3 5mm mini jack impedance 8 Q or more 256 kbps 44 1 kHz E Input power requirement 128 kbps 44 1 kHz Batteries 64 kbps mono 44 1 kHz AA batteries LR6 or Ni MH rechargeable batteries External power supply USB connecting AC adapter A514 5 V External dimensions 138 7 mm x 52 5 mm x 23 5 mm without protrusions E Weight 170 g including batteries E Operating temperature 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F EM Maximum working output 300 mW 8 Q speaker E Maximum headphone output lt 150 mV according to EN 50332 2 SUO EDIJID9dS f Frequency response E During recording mode MIC jack LINE IN jack Linear PCM format 96 0 kHz 24 bit 88 2 kHz 24 bit 48 0 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz mono MP3 format 320 kbps 256 kbps 128 kbps 64 kbps mono During recording mode Built in microphones LS 14 LS 12 60 Hz to 20 kHz SUO EDIJID9dS ba m 20 Hz to 44 kHz 20 Hz to 42 kHz 20 Hz to 23 kHz 20 Hz to 21 kHz 20 Hz to 21 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz 20 Hz to 17 kHz 20 Hz to 13 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz Central Mic ON 60 Hz to 20 kHz Central Mic OFF However when recording in MP3 format the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on the recording format E During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz The
44. crophone LS 14 only 3 MIC Microphone jack 4 LINE IN jack 5 Card cover 6 STOP button 7 REC Record button Recording indicator light LED MENU button 9 Mode dial PEAK indicator light LED AD LED indicator light 4 Display LCD panel 43 F1 button F2 button F3 button PLAY gt button 45 button 4 button AD OK button ERASE button button PPI button 21 Battery cover 2 Battery cover release button 23 Tripod socket Built in speaker Identification of parts 25 EAR Earphone jack REMOTE jack Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote control set RS30W optional This enables operation of the start and stop recording functions through the remote control Display LCD panel Folder list screen 1203274 0007 WAY 20324 0002 WAY gt 0324_0003 WAY 20324 0004 MPS 20324 0005 MPS 20324 0006 WAY te FOLDER Cm a a 7 USB connector POWER HOLD switch Strap hole sued jo vONEIYNUSP a Total number of recorded files in the folder Battery indicator Folder name Function guide indicator Current folder name Battery indicator File name Function guide indicator 13 sued jo vONEIYNUSP i Identification of parts File screen 120324 0001 WAY a 2 00 03 27 on 00 00 00 oi am L 6 42 30 18 BB 0d R EES OPTION OVER Current file name
45. crophone or other device An external microphone or other device can be connected and audio can be recorded Connect as follows according to the device to be used Do not plug unplug devices into the recorder s jack while it is recording Bulpsodey S Recording with an external microphone Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder To MIC jack Applicable external microphones optional P 94 38 Notes The built in microphone becomes inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder s MIC jack Microphones supported by plug in power can also be used When an external monaural microphone is used while Rec Format is set to a stereo recording mode audio is recorded to the L channel only c P66 When an external stereo microphone is used while Rec Format is set to a monaural recording mode audio is recorded to the L channel only P 66 To record using an external microphone connect it to the MIC jack If you connect it to the LINE IN jack the recorder will not record sound properly If you use the MIC jack and LINE IN jack at the same time input from the LINE IN jack has priority Recording audio from another device Recording audio from this recorder with with this recorder another device Audio can be recorded when you have connected Audio from this recorder can be recorded to another the audio output terminal earphone jac
46. ctric shock or fire Do not directly connect the battery to the power outlet or the slot of car cigarette lighter Do not use or leave the battery at a place with high temperatures such as under direct sunlight in the car in the hot sun or near a heater Doing so could cause a fire burn or injury due to liquid leak heat generation blowout or other reason Safety precautions N aming Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure Do not use a battery whose package is scratched or damaged Doing so could cause a blowout or heat generation Do not insert the batteries with the O polarity reversed Doing so may cause fluid leakage heat generation fire or bursting Do not use a battery whose outer seal insulating cover is torn Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time When a battery is depleted cover the contacts with tape to insulate them and dispose of the battery as general waste in accordance with local regulations Remove expended batteries from the unit at once Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage f battery fluid gets into your eyes flush your eyes immediately with clean cold running water and seek medical attention immediately Do not leave the battery within the reach of infants or children They could swallow the battery If this happens immedi
47. djustment to suit your usage The Mode dial allows you to easily change the recording setting in accordance with the conditions of use Four modes are available QUICK mode In this mode the recording level will be adjusted automatically SMART mode In this mode the recording level will be adjusted automatically to the optimum level to suit the volume input within the set time MANUAL mode In this mode the recording level can be adjusted manually Tuning Mode W to measure the difference between the source and the reference qp Ve SMART MANUAL QUICK Tresmic a triple microphone system that enables high quality recording of all sound frequencies from low to high LS 14 only This system enables high quality recording of the full range of sounds from bass to treble The combination of a high performance stereo microphone with a center microphone that enriches the bass enables wideband recording between 20Hz and 20 000Hz that is closer to the original sound V7 TRESMIC 3 MICROPHONE SYSTEM Linear PCM Recording feature with recording quality at least equal to a CD This feature is capable of realistically recording various different sound sources High resolution recording at a high sampling frequency and bit count equivalent or superior to that of a music CD Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Bit count 16bit is possible A brand new microphone design with maximum sound pressure o
48. e LINE IN jack you can adjust the level between 01 and 30 Press the REC or PLAY gt button to start recording The recording indicator light turns on and 0 appears on the display 120324 0050 WAY 01 56 24 Q 00 00 02 L HERNHERRNNENN 0 4111710 METRONOME DIVIDE INDEX Elapsed recording time Press the STOP 4 M button to stop recording EI appears on the display 120324 0050 WAY eRECORDER 00 03 27 e O 00 00 00 STOP LIST OPTION OVER DUB e File length Hulpsodey 31 Bulpsodey K 32 Notes Inputting a very loud sound may produce noise even when the Mode dial is set to QUICK or SMART To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the recording verify that the recording indicator light or the mode indicator is lit on the display When the remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds the LED indicator light starts flashing When the remaining recording time drops to 30 and then 10 seconds the light flashes faster While adjusting the recording level manually the sound input may be interrupted Folder full will appear when recording cannot be continued Delete unnecessary files or move them to another folder before recording P48 P61 Memory full will appear when the memory is full Delete unnecessary files before recording any further P61 When an SD card is inserted into the recorder be sure to confirm
49. e count Starts over again Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management See Changing the time and date Time amp Date P 75 Menu setting method USB Settings You can switch the USB class according to your usage See Changing the USB class USB Settings t P76 Reset Settings This function returns all other functions to their initial settings factory default Start Returns the settings to their initial values Cancel Takes you back to Device Menu After the settings have been returned to their initial values the time settings and file numbers are preserved without being returned to their initial settings Menu settings after resetting initial settings E Rec Menu Mic Gain Mid Limiter Off Rec Format PCM 44 1kHz 16bit Low Cut Filter Off Plug in Power On Mic Select Central Mic ON Pre Recording Off Rec Monitor On Smart Time 30 sec Metronome Temp 120 Sound Metronome 1 Beat 0 Volume Volume 3 Ui Play Menu Play Mode Play Area File Repeat Off Skip Space Forward Skip File Skip Reverse Skip File Skip EJ LCD Sound Menu Backlight 10 sec Contrast Level 06 LED On Beep Volume 2 Language Lang English Voice Guide On Off On Speed Speed 3 Volume Volume 3 Kl Device Menu Memory Select Internal memory Power Save 10 min
50. e earphones to monitor recording or turn Rec Monitor to Off while recording P68 Hulpsodey EN 33 Hulpsodey i Dividing a file while recording At the position where you want to divide the file press the F2 DIVIDE button You can also divide files while recording This is useful for example when you want to have different files for each movement of a concert Recording will continue uninterrupted 01 56 24 a nn mn mm File divide completed METRONOME DIYIDE INDEX 2 Press the STOP 4 M button to stop recording Please set the Rec Format to PCM in advance c P66 The maximum number of files that can be stored in the RECORDER folder is 999 If there are already more than 998 files file division will not be possible If you have already reached the limit calculate the number of times you will divide the file and delete the files that you do not need s P61 or move them to other folders ss P48 beforehand to make space You cannot divide a file while overdubbing is in progress Using the overdubbing function The overdubbing function enables you to dub sound over a file while listening to it The recorded file is saved under a different name This is useful when practicing songwriting and musical instruments When using the overdubbing function the following conditions must be met Select a wav file with the format PCM 44 1kHz 16bit as the
51. early even after adjusting the recording level then adjust the output level for the connected devices P31 This could potentially be because the recording level and output level for connected external devices is too high When an external monaural microphone is connected for recording audio audio is recorded to the L channel only The connected external microphone is monaural Voice files are not recorded in stereo Rec Format is set to a monaural recording Set Rec Format to the stereo mode recording mode s P66 Cannot find the recorded Voice File Wrong folder an the correct folder The recorder was shaken during recording The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or Move the recorder Noise heard during playback during playback When a microphone that does not need to be supported by the plug in power function is connected turn the Plug in Power setting to Off P67 The settings of the connected external microphone do not correspond to those of the recorder Bbunooyusajqnol Fy Unable to hear any sound from the earphone through the recording Rec Monitor is set to Off Set Rec Monitor to On P68 monitor The file is locked Unlock the file a P51 Unable to erase the file Unlock the file or cancel the file s read only setting on the PC The file is read only 92 Troubleshooting Symptom Noise is audible
52. ecording up to 2 seconds before you press the button for recording Selects whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack You can set the time for Smart Time P 68 SMART mode automatic adjustment You can set the metronome as a Metronome r P 68 rhythm guide during recording LS 14 only Pause While the recorder is in recording mode press the REC or PLAY gt button curie OOQ GM will appear on the display The recorder will stop if left on pause for more than 60 minutes Resume Recording Press the REC or PLAY button again Recording will resume at the point of interruption Listening while audio is recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphones into the EAR jack on the recorder you can hear the audio being recorded The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the or button Connect the earphones to the EAR jack on the recorder After recording has started you can hear the audio being recorded through the earphones To EAR jack You cannot control the recording level using the volume button To avoid hurting your ears turn down the volume before inserting the earphones into your ears Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback If an external speaker is connected during recording there is a risk that audio feedback will occur It is recommended that you us
53. efore starting ene Doing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing loss Stop using the product if you notice an abnormality such as unusual odor abnormal sound or smoke Continuing to use the product could cause a fire or burn Immediately remove the battery carefully not to get burned and contact your dealer our repair center or service station Do not touch the battery with bare hands when removing it In addition remove the battery outdoors away from combustible materials Do not leave the product where it will be subject to high temperatures Doing so could cause deterioration of parts or a fire Do not touch the metal part of the product for a long time when the ambient temperature is low Doing so could damage your skin Avoid touching the product with bare hands if possible and use gloves or other protective gear at low temperatures Safety precautions Battery handling precautions as Danger Do not put the battery near fire Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it Doing so could cause a fire blowout or ignition Do not directly solder deform modify or disassemble the battery Do not connect the positive and negative terminals Doing so could cause heat generation electric shock or fire When carrying or storing the battery always put it into the case to protect the terminals Do not carry or store it with a key chain or other metal item Doing so could cause heat generation ele
54. er slightly away from the upper part of the instrument pointing to the f hole of the body Point to the f hole jo e UNION a I Recording tips for each instrument Acoustic guitar Electric guitar Position the recorder pointing to a place slightly away To record sound directly from the speaker of a guitar from the sound hole of the guitar For a rhythm guitar amplifier position the recorder slightly away from keep a certain distance from the main body of the the speaker and pointing to the center of the speaker guitar For solo or melody focused music keep the cone paper To record sound from two speakers in recorder closer to the main body of the guitar during stereo position the recorder slightly away from the recording center between the left and right speakers To record sound in mono position the recorder slightly away Move ihe r corder from the center of the speaker cone paper slightly away from the Hard sharp sound sound hole Guitar amplifier Guitar amplifier Speaker Round harmonic sound Hall Place the recorder on the center line of the stage with players also facing the direction of the microphone Then fix the recorder with a tripod or other tool before starting recording Orchestra big band choir etc JUSWUNIISU Yded 104 Sd BuIpyo9ay ie Po EN DIN 27 Bulpsodey eS 28 The recorder has three recording modes th
55. f 130dBspl The new built in microphones with acoustic resistance of 130dBspl are designed to produce high quality and immersive recordings without clipping even when recording live shows and concerts The new high sensitivity and low noise stereo microphones faithfully capture the original sound Stereo microphones are fixed at a 90 angle to allow natural and expansive stereo recording Metronome function This feature can be used as a rhythm guide during recording VAM nnn Chromatic tuning function This feature can be used to tune musical instruments You can use the recorder as a tuning meter to tune musical instruments Various other recording functions In addition to the normal recording modes two other functions can be selected Overdubbing and Pre recording You can select the recording mode and function according to your use recording of musical instrument practice field recording and soon File dividing function You can divide files after recording PCM MP3 or during recording PCM File trimming function LS 14 only You can trim portions of files PCM and keep only the part you want Partial erase function You can erase part of a PCM format file that has been recorded with this recorder Large high definition backlit display SoInieo UIEW 11 sued jo vONEIYNUSP i 12 Identification of parts 4 Built in stereo microphone 2 Built in center mi
56. has been The index or temp mark is erased placed into a file recording or playback will Index or temp numbers after the erased continue so you can place index or temp index or temp number automatically marks in other locations in a similar manner decrement by 1 Notes Clearing an index mark or a temp mark Temp marks are temporary markings so if you move to another file or connect the recorder to a PC the marks will automatically be erased 1 Play a file that contains index or Up to 99 index and temp marks can be set in a file If gt temp marks you wish to erase you try to set more than 99 index or temp marks the al No more can be set message appears for index 2 Press the PP or 4 button to marks and the No more can be set message appears for temp marks select the index or temp mark to be Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a erased locked file P51 120324 0007 WAY in Ba RECORDER 00 03 27 00 00 02 Index 08 INDEX 3 While the index or temp number is displayed for approximately 2 seconds on the display press the ERASE button 120324 0007 WAY im aRECORDER 00 03 27 00 00 02 Erasing Index 08 EN INDEX 45 yoegheld u AG Playback How to begin segment repeat playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played While EN is displayed you can fast forward rewind or change the playback speed in the same way as in normal
57. he Mic Gain setting to Hi or Mid c P66 This recorder is able to record in high quality even when the volume of the sound source changes significantly However even higher quality can be realized by adjusting the recording level manually Press the STOP M button to stop recording SMART mode 1 Switch the Mode dial to the SMART position EI appears on the display 120324 0050 WAY im fa RECORDER 00 03 27 e 0 00 00 00 30 18 BE LIST OPTION OVER DUB e File length You can opt imize the recording level Press the REC button to start automatic adjustment of the recording level The countdown of the Smart Time starts n P68 When the countdown of the automatic adjustment time ends recording starts with the adjusted settings BulpsoDey 29 Bulpsodey i 30 O 00 00 02 b L BUHIRERIRINN 0 42 30 18 0 01 56 24 C REC F HERREN 0 WETRONOME DIVIDE INDEX a Elapsed recording time b Remaining memory bar indicator Remaining recording time d Level meter changes according to the recording level and recording function settings The recording level will be adjusted automatically depending on the volume input within the set time During recording level adjustment Setting Rec Level and the remainder of the set time will be displayed P68 If you want to cancel automatic adjustment press the F1 CANCE
58. hile recording there is a risk that audio feedback will occur It is recommended that you use earphones to monitor recording or turn Rec Monitor to Off while recording Set the automatic adjustment time to be used in SMART mode 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Set the time for automatic adjustment Endless Automatic adjustment will continue until you skip it The metronome is a useful rhythm guide and can be used during recording You can also set it while recording is paused The metronome sound is not output from the speaker 1 Select the metronome options Tempo Set the metronome s tempo Sound Set the metronome s sound Beat Set the metronome s pattern Volume Set the metronome s volume Menu setting method 2 Change the settings When Tempo is selected Set a Tempo speed between 40 and 250 When Sound is selected Set Metronome 1 or Metronome 2 as the sound type Metronome 1 Met ronome 2 When Beat is selected Set a rhythm pattern between 0 and 9 When Volume is selected Set the volume between Volume 1 and Volume 5 Yol ume vE Yolume 3 To use the Metronome function press the F1 METRONOME button during recording or while recording is paused P36 The sound of the metronome will be output from the EAR jack Connect earphones when using the metronome The sound of the metronome will not be recorded When
59. ial to the P bar The name of the note closest to the position recognized sound appears Press the F1 DISPLAY button to switch the yp Tu ner type a You can use ees the recorder wind i type of visualization between the waveform nd the meter type Waveform type is useful for the practice of nstruments because it shows the tone as a chromatic tuner interval visually to tune a musical instrument Using the tuning function Adjust while looking at the tuning meter and the indicators Tuner Tune accurately with the needle pointing to the center of the meter The LED indicator lights will turn on as the instrument becomes tuned When the instrument is in tune the bar will be at the center of the meter and the left and right LED indicator lights will turn on simultaneously The lights enable you to tune an instrument even when the display is in difficult lighting conditions To change the calibration reference value press the P or Kd button to select the frequency The frequency of the reference tone A can be adjusted by 1 Hz increments in the range of 435 Hz to 445 Hz Tuner Switch the Mode dial to a position other than to exit the tuning mode uonoun Burun y BuisN EN 81 JUsWUOIIAUa Huneado 2 82 Using the recorder on your PC When connected to a PC the recorder enables you to do the following You can transfer files from a compute
60. ications a 95 Technical assistance and support 99 Safety precautions Before using your new recorder read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly Keep this manual in an Cautions relating to the operating environment easily accessible location for future reference The warning symbols indicate important safety related information To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided N Danger If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol serious injury or death may result N Warning If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol injury or death may result AN Caution If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol minor personal injury damage to the equipment or loss of valuable data may result Do not leave the product where it will be subject to high temperatures and or humidity such as in a car parked in direct sunlight or at the seashore in summer Do not store the product in a humid or dusty place If the product gets wet immediately wipe water off with a dry cloth Especially avoid salt Do not use organic solvent such as alcohol or thinner for cleaning Do not place the product on or near a television set refrigerator or other electric ap
61. ied between memory You can edit a single selected file or multiple files 1 First select the file or the folder that contains the file you want to copy move t P 25 Editing OPTION While the recorder is in stop mode press the F2 OPTION button The OPTION screen appears on the display 0 pt i on Move Copy File Lock File Divide Partial Erase Trimming Property Press the or button to select Move Copy Det ion File Divide Partial Erase Trimm ing Property Press the OK button Press the or button to select the location to which you want to move or copy the file h emors Copy to memory Move to SD Copy to SD Move to memory Move a file from the internal memory or SD card to another folder within the internal memory Copy to memory Copy a file from the internal memory or SD card to another folder within the internal memory Move to SD Move a file from the internal memory or SD card to another folder in the SD card Copy to SD Copy a file from the internal memory or SD card to another folder in the SD card Press the OK button If you entered the OPTION screen from the File screen e Move or copy the selected file Proceed to Step 9 If you entered the OPTION screen from the File list screen e Move or copy multiple files Proceed to Step 7 Press the or button to select the number of files you want to move or
62. ire or electric shock Do not disassemble repair or modify the product Doing so could cause an electric shock or injury ifthe product falls into water or if water metal or a flammable foreign object gets into the product perform the following steps 4 Immediately remove the battery 2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for service Continuing to use it could cause a fire or electric shock Do not insert a card other than SD or SDHC card into the recorder If you accidentally insert such a card do not try to forcibly remove it but contact our repair center or service station Do not operate the product while driving a vehicle such as bicycle motorbike or car Doing so could cause a traffic accident Do not leave the product within the reach of infants or children When using the product near them take extra care and do not carelessly leave the product unattended Children cannot understand warnings and cautions In addition the following accidents could happen Accidentally wrap the earphone cord around the neck and suffocate Perform a wrong operation causing injury or electric shock Avoid using the product in an airplane hospital or other place where use of electric devices is restricted Or follow the instructions given at the site When carrying the recorder by a strap ensure that it does not get caught on other items as Caution Do not turn the volume up b
63. k of another device by connecting the audio input terminal device and the LINE IN jack of the recorder using the microphone jack of the other device and the EAR connecting cord KA334 optional for dubbing jack of this recorder using the connecting cord KA333 optional 2 O fen To EAR jack To audio output terminal of other device 5 To audio input terminal of other device If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even after adjusting the recording level P31 this could potentially be because the output level for the connected devices is too high or too low When external devices are connected perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices To record sounds from another device connect to the LINE IN jack If you connect to the MIC jack the sound will distort and cannot be recorded properly EN 39 About playback Playback The recorder can play back WAV and MP3 format files To play back a file recorded with another device you need to transfer copy it from a computer yoeqheld u Select the file to be played back from the folder that contains it c P 25 Press the PLAY gt button to start playback I appears on the display 120324 0015 WAY BaRECORDER 00 06 DL gt 00 00 04 L OT man la de P inii EN 40 a File name Folder name b Elapsed playback time c Playback position bar indicator
64. l be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural yoeqhe d ial While the recorder is in playback mode press the OK button Press the or button to select playback speed 120324 0015 WAY Ba FECORDER 00 06 22 00 02 43 PLAY INDEX 43 Playback Setting an index mark or 3 Press the OK button a temp mark 120324 0015 WAY If index marks and temp marks have been placed into Onn 00 02 46 your files you can quickly find a location you want to PLAY listen to when you are fast forwarding fast rewinding Li O o or cuing a file Index marks can only be placed into EN files created by Olympus voice recorders but temp See anne marks can be used to temporarily remember desired locations aRECORDER 00 06 22 a Playback speed indicator Even if playback is stopped the changed playback speed will be retained The next playback will be at that speed yoegheld u _ Note As in normal playback mode you can stop playback cue a file or insert an index or temp mark in slow playback and fast playback modes as well While the recorder is in recording mode or playback mode press the F3 INDEX button Anumber appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark is placed into the file 120324 0001 WAY qi aRECORDER 00 03 27 00 00 02 Setting EN Index 08 INDEX 44 Playback Even after an index or temp mark
65. l be erased and all function settings will return to the defaults except the date and time settings Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder 1 INO Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu Press the OK button Press the button to select Start For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method P64 Y Device Menu Memory Select Inter Power Save 10m Time amp Date USB Sett ings Reset Sett ings Press the or button to select the recording media to format Internal memory MSD Card Cance 5 Press the OK button After the All data will be erased message displays for two seconds Start and Cancel appear EEL Card ARE YOU SURE O Press the button again to select Start Menu setting method ri Press the OK button Formatting begins and Formatting flashes on the display Format done appears when formatting ends EXIT C EXIT Notes Never format the recorder from a PC When the recorder is formatted all the saved data including locked files and read only files is erased To restore the function settings to their initial values use Reset Settings s P73 If the SD card is write protected SD Card Locked will be displayed If you want to format the card release the card s write protection rs P21 When an SD card is inserted int
66. le list screen is displayed 20324 0001 WAY aRECORDER 00 06 23 1 Select the file you want to divide While the recorder is in stop mode press the F2 OPTION button Pressing the F1 BACK button without pressing the OK button will cancel the u OPTION screen appears on the settings and return you to the OPTION 54 aispiey screen Editing OPTION ri Press the button to select Start 120324 0001 WAY Ba FECORDER 00 06 23 8 Press the OK button 9 Dividing appears and file dividing starts File dividing is completed when File divide completed appears 120324 0001 WAY in fa RECORDER 00 06 23 BEE SE ar an Dividing eRECORDER 00 06 23 za nn a a m File divide completed 18 EH E dB Press the F3 EXIT button to close the OPTION screen Notes File Divide is available only from the File screen The recorder cannot divide files when the number of files in the folder exceeds 999 Locked files cannot be divided P51 After the file is split the front part of the file is renamed File name_1 mp3 and the latter part of the file is named File name_2 mp3 If a file has an extremely short recording time it may not be divided even if it is an MP3 file or PCM file Do not remove the battery while dividing a file Doing so may damage the data NOLLdO Bunp3 f 55 56 Editing OPTION Partially erasing a file Partial Er
67. lease the recorder from HOLD 1 P17 Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files P61 Unable to record The maximum number of files has been Move files to a different folder or delete reached unnecessary files P48 P61 An external device is connected to the Disconnect the connecting cord from the LINE IN jack recorder Unable to record through the external microphone Set Plug in Power to On when an external microphone that must be supported by plug in power is connected t P67 An external microphone that must be supported by plug in power is connected but Plug in Power is set to Off Unplug the earphones to use the The earphones are connected built in speaker No playback sound heard The volume level is set to 00 Adjust the volume level P 40 Adjust the recording level and then try The recording level has not been adjusted recording once morel P31 The recording sensitivity is too low Set Mic Gain to Hi or Mid P66 Recording level too low This could potentially be because the Adjust the output level for the connected devices output level for the connected external devices is too low Bbunooyssj qnol A Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Adjust the recording level and then try The recording level has not been adjusted recording once more P31 Recording level too high If you cannot record cl
68. lected item Menu setting method Notes The recorder stops if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation and do not set a selected item When menu settings are entered during recording or playback the menu settings are canceled if 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed 5 Press the or button to change the setting Setting menu during recording Press the OK button to complete Function Setting the setting process Mic Gain Low Cut Filter To menu item options Plug in Power re Rec Monitor Fixed Setting menu during playback Function Setting Play Mode poujew Dumss NU W i A message appears on the screen to inform you that the setting has been entered Skip Space Pressing the F1 BACK button without pressing the OK button cancels the setting process and returns you to the previous screen 8 Press the F3 EXIT button to close the menu screen To menu item options If the menu screen is open during recording or playback pressing the F3 EXIT button allows you to return to the recording or playback screen without interrupting recording or playback 65 poujew bullies NU W 9 66 Menu setting method E Rec Menu 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
69. lly achieved on a PC For initialization follow the instructions in the Format screen of the recorder P78 If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh the order of files may change or files may become unrecognizable Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read only by the operating system of the PC As noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices near the recorder unplug the external microphone and earphones when you connect the recorder to a PC EN JuUSsWUONNUS BuNeI9dO e 83 Dd UNOA 01 BUNISUUOY 2 84 Connecting to your PC 1 Boot the PC 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC 3 While the recorder is in stop mode or turned off connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal of the recorder Remote Storage is displayed on the recorder if the USB connector is connected The recorder does not establish a connection with a PC if AC Adapter is selected in the USB connection setting Select PC in the USB connection setting t P76 Windows When you connect the recorder to Windows and open My Computer it is recognized by the drive name of the product Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as Removable Disk Macintosh When you connect the recorder to Mac OS it is recognized by the drive name
70. media changeover screen will appear 3 Close the card cover securely To record on an SD card press the or button and select Yes Switch to SU card 5 Press the OK button to complete the setting Notes It is possible to switch the recording media over to the internal memory P 72 In some cases SD cards that have been formatted initialized by another device such as a computer may not be recognized Be sure to format SD cards with this recorder before using them P78 Battery life may be shorter when using an SD card P98 Inserting and ejecting an SD card Ejecting an SD card 1 While the recorder is in stop mode open the card cover 2 Push the SD card inward to unlock it and let it eject partially The SD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely If you eject the SD card when Memory Select is set to SD card Memory Select will automatically change to Internal memory selected 3 Close the card cover securely SD card When the write protection switch is set to LOCK you cannot record or erase files Write protection switch Notes Quickly moving your finger away after pushing the SD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot Some SD cards or SDHC cards may not be recognized correctly depending on the manufacturer or type of card due to compatibility issues with this recorder See the Olympus website
71. mode to find the end position P 41 P43 If the recorder reaches the end of the file while EM is displayed point E becomes Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly and start playback Press the F1 A B button at the position where you want to start segment repeat playback 120324 0001 WAY im RECORDER 00 12 03 00 01 46 INDEX the end of the file and repeat playback Starts Press the F1 A B button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback The recorder continuously plays back the segment until segment repeat playback is canceled 120324 0007 WAW qi aRECORDER 00 12 03 5 00 10 4 A B A gt B _Note As in normal playback mode the playback speed can be changed during segment repeat playback as well n P43 If an index mark or temp mark is set or cleared during segment repeat playback segment repeat playback is canceled and the recorder returns to normal playback mode r P44 Playback Canceling the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons releases segment repeat playback a Press the F1 CANCEL button Pressing the F1 CANCEL button releases segment repeat playback and it will return to normal playback mode b Press the STOP 4 MI button Pressing the STOP M button releases segment repeat playback and stops playback c Press the P button Pressing the
72. necessary file The management file cannot be created Cannot play this file File cannot be played Select a file Unselected File Folder cannot be moved copied Same folder Can t be moved copied File cannot be moved copied Some files can t be moved copied This file can t be divided File cannot be split The file for management cannot be created due to a shortage of remaining memory Connect the recorder to a computer and delete unnecessary files Confirm which files can be played on this Incompatible format recorder P43 Please select a file then carry out the File is not selected operation vr P25 Attempting to move copy othe cne older Select another folder Attempting to move copy a file to destination folder in which a file with the same file name exists Select another file Attempting to split a file other than an MP3 or PCM file recorded by this recorder Select another file Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Verify that the battery polarities and The battery is not loaded properly are correct P15 Nothing appears on the display Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries ss P15 The power is off Turn the power on P 16 Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries s P15 Won t start The power is off Turn the power on ee P16 The recorder is in HOLD mode Re
73. nformation is automatically stored for each file Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management When you use the recorder for the first time or when the battery is inserted after the recorder has not been used for a long time Set time amp date will appear When Hour is flashing conduct setup from Step 1 Press the or button to change the value Time amp Date BM yal 20124 De iM aveq 3 aul 342p pue sul ay Dumas E EXIT Follow the same steps by pressing the PP or K lt button to select the next item and pressing the or button to change the value You can select between 12 and 24 hour Press the PI or kad button to display by pressing the F2 button while select the item you want to set setting the hour and minute Example 10 38 P M Select Hour Minute Year Month or OSB Day by moving the flashing position Initial setting lt gt 22 38 Wu You can select the order of Month Day and Year by pressing the F2 button while setting these items 18 Setting the time and date Time amp Date Example March 24 2012 3M 24D 2012Y Initial setting 24D 3M 2012Y 2012Y 3M 24D Press the OK button to complete the setting The clock will start from the set date and time Press the OK button when you want the clock to start Notes If you press the OK button during the setup operati
74. o the recorder be sure to confirm the recording media as either Internal memory or SD card so that there is no mistake P 23 P72 Replace the battery with a new one in order to ensure that the battery does not go flat during formatting In addition it may take over 10 seconds to complete formatting Never perform operations such as the following during formatting as such operations may damage the data 4 Disconnect the AC Adapter during formatting 2 Remove the battery during formatting 3 Remove the SD card during formatting when SD card is selected as the recording media Formatting on the recorder is Quick Format If you format the SD card file management information is refreshed and the data inside the SD card is not deleted completely When giving someone or disposing of the SD card be careful of data leakage from the SD card We recommend that the SD card be destroyed when you dispose of it poujew Dumas nuay EN 79 uonoun Burun y BuisN g3 80 About the tuner Using the tuning function You can use the recorder s chromatic tuning function l to tune musical instruments The difference between Tune the musical instrument by the reference tone and the input sound is measured playing a single note and displayed on screen sound b Target tone Tuner a The name of the note closest to the entered position indicated by the reference Tuning meter Switch the Mode d
75. of the product on the desktop If an SD card is inserted Untitled is displayed _ Notes Refer to the user s manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly When the recorder is connected through a USB hub operation may become unstable In such cases refrain from using a USB hub Use the dedicated USB cable If any other company s cable is used it may lead to malfunction of the recorder Also never use this dedicated cable with any other company s products Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC Windows Macintosh 1 Click on the task bar located 1 Drag and drop the recorder s drive at the lower right corner of the icon on the desktop to the Recycle screen Click Safely remove USB Bin icon Mass Storage Device The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used When the window indicating that it is safe to remove hardware appears close the window Confirm that the recorder PEAK indicator light has turned off before disconnecting the USB cable Confirm that the recorder PEAK gt indicator light has turned off before disconnecting the USB cable Id INOA 0 BUN gt SUU0I SOE NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK indicator light is flashing If you do the data may be destroyed 85 Dd ANOA 0 SAI PDIOA HulWaysuel 2 Transferring
76. ome screen 01 56 26 00 00 00 METRONOME DIVIDE INFO LIST INFO Press the PLAY gt button to start a playback A 120324 _0001 WAY dm HAV MeRECORDER 00 03 27 120324_0002 WAV nn 120324_0003 WAV B 00 00 02 On 120824008 MF T T 120324_0006 WAV i Back OPTION FOLDER File list screen 22 Home screen operations Verifying the current settings Press and hold the F3 NFO button on the Home screen You can also check it while recording is paused The following settings will be displayed 4 Mic Gain t P66 Rec Format P66 Mic Select t P 67 Play Mode P 70 Low Cut Filter P 67 Pre Recording amp P68 I I I 5 Limiter P66 l DI Memory Select P72 LS 14 only suonelsdo u 1S OWOH EN 23 Notes on the folders The internal memory or an SD card can be used as the recording media All files recorded with this recorder will be stored in the RECORDER folder regardless of the recording media Folder for recorded files z Recorded files will be saved in the RECORDER folder m O RECORDER 5 3 NG SEO pec PIERRE E IELERNEEPERLERENUNIFEI E ER S Q D a 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 Library folder Notes on the library folder 999 It is possible to divide and store files saved in the RECO
77. on the recorder will save the items that were set to that point After setup a message will sound prompting you to select Off if voice guidance is not required and the screen will go into Voice Guide P74 setup If you don t want the guidance feature select Off LS 14 only While the recorder is in stop mode at the Home screen press and hold the STOP R H button to display Time amp date and Remain If the current time and date are not correct set them using the time and date setting See Changing the time and date Time amp Date P75 03 24 2012 10 00 EAD 0 1h41m19s 1 566 e1eq 8 all step pue aw ay BUIN S A EN 19 pied gs ue Bunpafo pue Bun ssu S 20 Inserting and ejecting an SD card SD indicated in the instruction manual refers to both SD and SDHC This recorder enables you to store data not only to the internal memory but also to a commercially available SD card Inserting an SD card While the recorder is in stop mode open the card cover With the SD card facing the correct way insert it into the card slot as shown in the diagram Terminal surface Insert the SD card keeping it straight Inserting the SD card in the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the SD card to jam If the SD card is not inserted all the way data may not be recorded on the SD card When you insert the SD card the recording
78. pliance Ensure that no sand or mud gets on the product Sand or mud may cause irreparable damage Do not apply strong vibration or shock to the product Do not use the product where it will get wet Do not put a magnetic card such as bank card near the speaker or headphones Data recorded in the magnetic card may be damaged When installing a tripod rotate the screws on the tripod rather than the recorder Notes on data loss Data recorded in the memory could be damaged or erased due to a wrong operation device failure repair or other cause It is recommended to save important data in the hard disk of your PC or other media for backup Olympus bears no liability for any damage or lost earnings incurred by data loss due to a failure repair by a third party not certified by Olympus or other reason Safety precautions Notes on record files e Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of the recorder or PC Recorded contents can be used for personal use only It is prohibited by the Copyright law to use copyrighted work for other purposes without permission from the owner Handling the recorder A Do not use the product where there may be flammable or explosive gas in the air Doing so could cause an ignition or explosion Do not use or store the product for a long time where there is a lot of dust humidity oil smoke or steam Doing so could cause a f
79. r and play them back This recorder is compatible with MP3 and WAV files This recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out P88 Operating environment Windows Macintosh Operating System Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 8 Standard Mac OS X 10 4 11 10 8 Standard Installation Installation Compatible PC s Compatible PC s Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than Windows PC s equipped with more than one free one free USB port USB port Notes M This is the operating environment required for saving files recorded by this recorder to your PC via the USB connection The support service does not cover you if your PC has been updated from Windows 95 98 Me 2000 to Windows XP Vista 7 8 Any failure on a self modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty Operating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can Data is still being transferred while the PEAK indicator light is blinking When removing the USB cable be sure to follow the description in e amp P85 If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped data may not be successfully transferred On a PC do not format the drive of the recorder Initialization is not successfu
80. rding from an external microphone or other device 38 3 About playback PLAY ACK E 40 Changing the playback speed 43 Setting an index mark or VSI WANK ee 44 How to begin segment repeat playback nn 46 Table of contents 4 File management Editing OPTION een 48 Moving Copying a file MOVE CODY een 48 Protecting a file File Lock 51 Dividing a file File Divide 54 Partially erasing a file Partial Erase 56 Trimming a file Trimming US ONN nee 58 Confirming a file in memory PIODEIW essen 60 Eras MO e 61 Erasing alle 61 Erasing multiple files at once 62 5 Menu setting Menu setting Method ccsscssseees 64 ree tienes 66 Ga ae Men see 70 E LCD Sound Menu 71 By Device Menu 72 Guidance Voice Guide LS 14 only 74 Changing the time and date me Dar lee 75 Changing the USB class USB EINE kenn 76 Formatting the recorder Formalt 78 6 About the tuner Using the tuning function 80 7 Using the recorder on your PC Operating environment csesceeee 82 Connecting to your PC cescssscesees 84 Disconnecting from your PC 85 Transferring voice files to your PC 86 Usage as external memory of your PCa nennen 88 8 Other information Alarm message list sccsscssscsseeseees 89 Troubleshooting seeseesceseessessessessescess 91 Accessories Optional csscssseesees 94 Specif
81. recognized by the recorder the file will not be erased Please connect the recorder to your PC to erase the file Replace the battery with a new one in order to ensure that the battery does not go flat during erasing In addition it may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing Never perform operations such as the following during erasing as such operations may damage the data 4 Disconnect the AC Adapter during erasing 2 Remove the battery during erasing 3 Remove the SD card during erasing when SD card is selected as the recording media You cannot delete folders with the recorder Duise13 a 63 Menu setting Menu setting method Items in menus are categorized by area so select an area first and move to the desired item to set it You can set each menu item as follows poujew bullies NU W 6 While the recorder is in stop mode press the MENU button The menu appears on the display EXIT Menu items can be set during recording or EN playback 64 3 Press the BPI or Fa button to move to the area that contains the item you want to set U gt REG LAT LED Sound Menu OO EIT Press the OK button Press the or button to move to the item you want to set OLCD Sound Menu iin Back ight Off Cont rast gt 06 LED gt On Beep gt 2 Language Lang gt En Voice Guide EXIT 5 Press the OK button The display shows the setting of the se
82. rmat Alkaline battery LS 14 4 GB LS 12 2 GB 46h 50h 42h 46 h Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bit MP3 format 64 kbps mono 43h 47h When Mic Select is set to On LS 14 only E In voice file playback mode Built in speaker Recording format Alkaline battery Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bit 62h MP3 format 64 kbps mono 61h Earphone playback Recording format Alkaline battery Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bit 86 h 320kbps O 75h MP3 format 64 kbps mono 86 h Notes M Battery life is measured by Olympus It varies greatly according to the type of battery used and the conditions of use Battery life may be shorter when using an SD card Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Technical assistance and support The following contact information relates to technical support for Olympus recorders and software only Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe 49 180 567 1083 49 40 23773 4899 User Support E mail address in Europe Audio Support olympus europa com For customers in Europe The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection
83. rrupting the file etc Ifyou take out the batteries while recording you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and out repeatedly at short intervals you may have to re enter the battery and time settings Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time When you are playing a file from the built in speaker the recorder may turn off depending on the volume level due to the reduced voltage output of the batteries even if m is displayed in the battery indicator In this case lower the volume of the recorder For customers in Germany Olympus has a contract with the GRS Joint Battery Disposal Association in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal ssUaneg Bunmissu a 15 Turning on off the power When the recorder is not being used turn the power off to reduce battery consumption Existing data mode settings and clock settings are not lost when the power is turned off BE Turning on the power Turning off the power 3 While the recorder is turned off slide the Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the amp POWER HOLD switch in the direction of direction of the arrow and hold it for A the arrow 1 second or longer oO a gt O D 16 d10H d10H 000 Loo 43MOdI 2 5 4 4 4
84. s the k button twice The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Playback Notes When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback the recorder stops at the position of the index mark or temp mark Index marks and temp marks are skipped when you perform this operation in stop mode r amp P44 When Skip Space is set to a setting other than File Skip the recorder skips forward reverse by the specified time and then starts playback ts P 70 About music files In cases where the recorder is unable to play back music files that have been transferred to it check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can play back are given below Sampling File format frequency Bit rate 44 1 kHz 48 0 kHz 16 bit WAV format 88 2 kHz 96 0 kHz 24 bit MPEG1 Layer3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz MP3 format 48 kHz From 8 kbps up to MPEG2 Layer3 320 kbps 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz Variable bit rate MP3 files in which conversion bit rates can vary may not be played back properly For WAV files this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format WAV files other than these cannot be played back Even if the file format is compatible for playback on this recorder the recorder does not support every encoder Changing the playback speed The tone wil
85. t 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 mode File sizes in this format are smaller than in the PCM format Menu setting method 2 Select the recording rate When PCM 1 is selected 96 0 kHz 24 bit to 44 1 kHz mono 2 When MP3 is selected 320 kbps to 64 kbps mono 2 1 Files saved in the PCM WAV format correspond to BWF Broadcast Wave Format and the date and time that each file is recorded is added to the file 2 Monaural recording For clear recording of musical performances or choirs set Rec Format to any value other than mono before starting recording When an external monaural microphone is used while Rec Format is set to a stereo recording mode audio is recorded to the L channel only To confirm the setting press and hold the F3 INFO button at the Home screen 8 P23 Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low frequency sounds and record voices more clearly This function can reduce noise from air conditioners and projectors and other similar noises 300Hz Use this setting when sufficient noise reduction cannot be obtained with the 100Hz setting 100Hz This setting will reduce the noise generated from air conditioners and
86. und before you actually press the recording button This function allows you for example to start recording birdsong up to 2 seconds before the bird starts singing even if you press the recording button at the moment the bird starts singing On For recording sound up to 2 seconds before the recording button is pressed Off For normal recording start Recording start time will vary according to Rec Format settings To confirm the setting press and hold the F3 INFO button at the Home screen P23 How to enable pre recording To enable pre recording set Pre Recording to On vl 0 This function is enabled when the Mode dial is switched to MANUAL While the recorder is in stop mode press the REC button The recorder enters recording pause mode However it constantly records ambient sound and holds up to 2 seconds of data which is refreshed every second 2 Press the REC button The recorded data will include up to 2 seconds of sound recorded before the REC button was pressed When the Pre Recording function is used the following functions cannot be used OVER DUB P35 Rec Monitor Select whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack EAR On Enables the recording monitor function Sound will be output from the EAR jack Off Disables this function Sound will not be output from the EAR jack If the external speaker is connected w

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