LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS-14/LS-12 Linear PCM Recorder DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS EN 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.
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▌ INDEX Introduction P.2 Getting started P.10 1 About recording P.26 2 About playback P.40 3 File management P.48 4 Menu setting P.64 5 About the tuner P.80 6 Using the recorder on your PC P.82 7 Other information P.
Table of contents Introduction 2 About recording Safety precautions .................................. 6 Recording tips for each instrument ... 26 1 Getting started Main features.......................................... 10 Identification of parts ........................... 12 Display (LCD panel) ..........................................13 Inserting batteries ................................. 15 Turning on/off the power..................... 16 HOLD .....................................................
Table of contents 4 File management 6 About the tuner Editing [OPTION].................................... 48 Using the tuning function.................... 80 Moving/Copying a file [Move/Copy] ...................................................48 Protecting a file [File Lock]...........................51 Dividing a file [File Divide] ...........................54 Partially erasing a file [Partial Erase] .......56 Trimming a file [Trimming] (LS-14 only) ...................................................
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 easily accessible location for future reference. Cautions relating to the operating environment • 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.
Safety precautions Notes on record files • 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 f Warning: s Do not use the product where there may be flammable or explosive gas in the air. Doing so could cause an ignition or explosion.
Safety precautions f Caution: Battery handling precautions s Do not turn the volume up before starting operation. f Danger: Doing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing loss. s 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.
Safety precautions f Warning: s Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure. s Do not use a battery whose package is scratched or damaged. Doing so could cause a blowout or heat generation. s Do not insert the batteries with the =/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.
Getting started Main features 1 Main features ▌ Smart mode ([SMART]) for facilitating 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.
Main features ▌ A brand-new microphone design with maximum sound pressure of 130dBspl 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 so on.
Identification of parts 1 1 Identification of parts 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( 2 3 4 5 8 9 0 ! @ EN 12 = - 6 e 7 r t 8 9 ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 w q Built-in stereo microphone Built-in center microphone (LS-14 only) MIC (Microphone) jack LINE IN jack Card cover STOP/w (4) button REC (s) (Record) button, Recording indicator light (LED) MENU button Mode dial PEAK indicator light (LED) LED indicator light Display (LCD panel) y u # F1 button, F2 button, F3 button $ PLAY (`) button % + button ^ 0 button & OK b
Identification of parts e EAR (Earphone) jack r REMOTE jack 1 Identification of parts 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.
Identification of parts ▌ File screen 1 1 Identification of parts 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 1 Current file name 2 Battery indicator 3 [OVERdub] indicator, Metronome indicator, Folder name 4 Recorder status indicator [H REC]: Record indicator [G PAUSE]: Pause indicator [F STOP]: Stop indicator [E PLAY]: Play indicator [I FF]: Forwarding indicator [J REW]: Rewinding indicator [X F.PLAY]: F. Play indicator [Y S.PLAY]: S.
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. The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. • When [N] 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.
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. 1 Turning on/off the power ▌ Turning on the power ▌ Turning off the power While the recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it for 1 second or longer. • The power turns on.
HOLD 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. ▌ Exiting HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. HOLD ▌ Setting the recorder to HOLD mode 1 • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode.
Setting the time and date [Time & Date] If you set the time and date before using the recorder, recording time and date information is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. 1 Setting the time and date [Time & Date] 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 & date] will appear. When “Hour ” is flashing, conduct setup from Step 1.
Setting the time and date [Time & Date] Example: March 24, 2012 3M 24D 2012Y (Initial setting) 3 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 operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.
Inserting and ejecting an SD card 1 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 • 1 • 2 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. Insert the SD card, keeping it straight.
Inserting and ejecting an SD card Ejecting an SD card While the recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover. 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. • 3 If you eject the SD card when [Memory Select] is set to [SD card], [Memory Select] will automatically change to [Internal memory selected]. Close the card cover securely.
[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. 1 ▌ Switching functions [Home] screen operations [QUICK], [SMART] mode (☞ P.28, P.29) Recording starts A In [SMART] mode, recording starts automatically when the countdown by the automatic adjustment function ends. Press the REC (s) button to start recording.
[Home] screen operations ▌ Verifying the current settings 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 The following settings will be displayed. 1 [Mic Gain] (☞ P.66) 2 [Rec Format] (☞ P.66) 3 [Mic Select]* (☞ P.67) 4 [Play Mode] (☞ P.70) 5 [Limiter] (☞ P.66) 6 [Low Cut Filter] (☞ P.67) 7 [Pre-Recording] (☞ P.68) 8 [Memory Select] (☞ P.72) 1 [Home] screen operations Press and hold the F3 (INFO) button on the [Home] screen. You can also check it while recording is paused.
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. 1 Folder for recorded files: Notes on the folders Recorded files will be saved in the [RECORDER] folder.
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). 1 [Home] screen Selecting folders and files Folder list screen File list screen File screen Folder list screen File list screen File screen ▌ Moving through the levels } Return: F1 (BACK ) button Pressing this button takes you back to the previous screen.
About recording Recording tips for each instrument ▌ Recorder position examples 2 Recording tips for each instrument Voice Wind instrument Position the recorder slightly away from the singer's face. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the recorder position. Position the recorder pointing to the center of the socalled "bell." If breathing noises are audible, move the recorder slightly away from the center. Adjust sound by moving the recorder away from the center.
Recording tips for each instrument Electric guitar Position the recorder pointing to a place slightly away from the sound hole of the guitar. For a rhythm guitar, keep a certain distance from the main body of the guitar. For solo or melody-focused music, keep the recorder closer to the main body of the guitar during recording. To record sound directly from the speaker of a guitar amplifier, position the recorder slightly away from the speaker and pointing to the center of the speaker cone paper.
Recording The recorder has three recording modes that can be selected by using the Mode dial. Use them according to your needs. 2 [QUICK] mode Recording [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 c a [SMART ] mode 2 b d • • 3 Elapsed recording time Remaining memory bar indicator Remaining recording time Level meter (changes according to the recording level and recording function settings) If the recording level is low, please change the [Mic Gain] setting to [Hi] or [Mid] (☞ P.66). 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.
Recording c a [MANUAL] mode b Recording a b c d • • • 3 Elapsed recording time Remaining memory bar indicator Remaining recording time 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 (☞ P.68).
Recording 4 a b c • The recording indicator light turns on and [H] appears on the display. a Remaining recording time b Remaining memory bar indicator c Level meter (changes according to the recording level and recording function settings) d Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the recording level. d Elapsed recording time 5 Press the STOP/w (4) button to stop recording. • • • Distorted sound will be recorded while [OVER] is displayed. Adjust the recording level so that [OVER] is not displayed.
Recording Notes 2 Recording • 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.
Recording ▌ Pause ▌ Listening while audio is recorded While the recorder is in recording mode, press the REC (s) or PLAY (`) button. 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. • After recording has started, you can hear the audio being recorded through the earphones. • [G] will appear on the display.
Recording Dividing a file while recording 2 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. 1 At the position where you want to divide the file, press the F2 (DIVIDE)button. • Recording will continue uninterrupted. Recording 2 1 2 A • Please set the [Rec Format] to [PCM] in advance (☞ P.66). • The maximum number of files that can be stored in the [RECORDER] folder is 999.
Recording 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. Connect earphones to the EAR jack of the recorder. • 4 6 7 To EAR jack • A When using the overdubbing function, the following conditions must be met: 4 Switch the Mode dial to the [QUICK] or [MANUAL] position (☞ P.28, P.30).
Recording 5 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the recording level. • 2 You can adjust the recording level by using the 9 or 0 button depending on the volume level during playback. Using the metronome function The metronome is a useful rhythm guide and can be used during recording. Recording 2 6 Press the REC (s) button to start recording. • 7 Playback will start again from the beginning. Recording will start at the same time. Press the STOP/w (4) button to stop recording.
Recording Notes • 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. Recording File names are automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. 2 120324 _0001 .WAV 1 2 3 1 Time stamp: 2012.03.24 2 File number: A file number is consecutively assigned regardless of changes in the selected recording media.
Recording Recording from an external microphone or other device 2 An external microphone or other device can be connected and audio can be recorded. Connect as follows according to the device to be used. Recording • Do not plug/unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording. ▌ 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).
Recording ▌ Recording audio from this recorder with another device Audio can be recorded when you have connected the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of another device and the LINE IN jack of the recorder using the connecting cord KA334 (optional) for dubbing. Audio from this recorder can be recorded to another device by connecting the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of the other device and the EAR jack of this recorder using the connecting cord KA333 (optional).
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. 3 Playback 2 4 2 Select the file to be played back from the folder that contains it (☞ P.25). Press the PLAY (`) button to start playback. b c EN 40 [E] appears on the display. d e The volume can be adjusted within the range of [00] to [30]. Press the STOP/w (4) button at any point where you want to stop playback.
Playback ▌ Settings relating to playback [Play Mode] (☞ P.70) You can select the desired playback range and repeat playback. [Skip Space] (☞ P.70) The skip interval can be set. ▌ Forwarding 3 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. While the recorder is in stop mode in the File screen, press and hold the 9 button. Playback ▌ Playback through the earphones • [I] appears on the display.
Playback ▌ Rewinding ▌ Locating the beginning of a file While the recorder is in stop mode in the File screen, press and hold the 0 button. While the recorder is in stop mode or playback mode, press the 9 button. 3 Playback • The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file. • [J] appears on the display. • When you release the 0 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 0 button.
Playback Changing the playback speed Notes The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural. 3 Playback • 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 (☞ P.44).
Playback 3 Press the OK button. a 3 Playback a Playback speed indicator • Even if playback is stopped, the changed playback speed will be retained. The next playback will be at that speed. Setting an index mark or a temp mark If index marks and temp marks have been placed into your files, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to when you are fast forwarding, fast rewinding, or cuing a file.
Playback • Even after an index or temp mark has been placed into a file, recording or playback will continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations in a similar manner. ▌ Clearing an index mark or a temp mark 3 Play a file that contains index or temp marks you wish to erase. Press the 9 or 0 button to select the index or temp mark to be erased. The index or temp mark is erased. Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number automatically decrement by 1.
Playback How to begin segment repeat playback • This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. • 3 Playback 3 2,3 Press the F1 (A-B) button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback. • 1 2 EN 46 While [y] is displayed, you can fast forward, rewind, or change the playback speed in the same way as in normal mode to find the end position (☞ P.41, P.43).
Playback ▌ Canceling the segment repeat playback function a 3 b Playback c d 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/w (4) button Pressing the STOP/w (4) button releases segment repeat playback and stops playback.
File management Editing [OPTION] ▌ Recorded files options 4 [Move/Copy] Files can also be moved or copied between memory. [File Lock] (☞ P.51) Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. [File Divide]*1 (☞ P.54) Only files recorded with this recorder can be divided. Editing [OPTION] [Partial Erase]*1 (☞ P.56) [ Trimming]*1 *2 (☞ P.58) [Property] (☞ P.60) An unwanted part of a file can be erased. Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be partially erased.
Editing [OPTION] 2 While the recorder is in stop mode, press the F2 (OPTION) button. • 4 5 6 Press the + or − button to select [Move/Copy]. 7 Press the OK button. Press the OK button. If you entered the [OPTION] screen from the File screen: • Move or copy the selected file. Proceed to Step 9. If you entered the [OPTION] screen from the File list screen: • Move or copy multiple files. Proceed to Step 7. 4 Editing [OPTION] 3 The [OPTION] screen appears on the display.
Editing [OPTION] 8 Press the OK button to move to the respective setting. 9 Press the + or − button to select the folder to which you want to move or copy the file. 4 If you selected [One file]: 1 Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move or copy. 4 Editing [OPTION] 10 2 Press the OK button to select the file. Press the F2 (GO) button. • File move or file copy starts if [Moving!] or [Copying!] appears on the display.
Editing [OPTION] 11 Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close the [OPTION] screen. 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 (☞ P.62). You can edit a single selected file or multiple files. Notes 2 3,5, 7 1 2 9 4,6, 8 4 Editing [OPTION] • The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient.
Editing [OPTION] 3 Press the + or − button to select [File Lock]. 6 Press the OK button to move to the respective setting. 4 If you selected [One file]: 1 Press the + or − button to select the file you want to protect. 4 Editing [OPTION] 4 5 Press the OK button. If you entered the [OPTION] screen from the File screen: • Protect the selected file. Proceed to Step 7. If you entered the [OPTION] screen from the File list screen: • Protect multiple files. Proceed to Step 5.
Editing [OPTION] 7 Press the + or − button to select [On] or [Off ]. 9 Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close the [OPTION] screen. File list screen a 4 8 Editing [OPTION] a File Lock [On]: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased. 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.
Editing [OPTION] Dividing a file [File Divide] Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so that they are easier to manage and edit. 4 2,6 Editing [OPTION] 5 3 9 7 4,8 3 4 5 Press the + or − button to select [File Divide]. Press the OK button. Press the PLAY (`) button and play the file to the position where you want to divide it. • • A • Only files recorded with this recorder can be divided. • This function is not available when the File list screen is displayed.
Editing [OPTION] 7 Press the OK button. • 9 [Dividing!] appears and file dividing starts. File dividing is completed when [File divide completed] appears. 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 (☞ P.51). • 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].
Editing [OPTION] 3 Partially erasing a file [Partial Erase] Press the + or − button to select [Partial Erase]. An unwanted part of a file can be erased. 4 Editing [OPTION] 2,6, 7 5 3 10 8 4,9 A • 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 2 Select the file you want to partially erase. While the recorder is in stop mode, press the F2 (OPTION) button.
Editing [OPTION] 7 At the position where you want to end partial erase, press the F2 (END) button again. 4 a • 8 Press the + button to select [Start]. 9 Press the OK button. • 10 The recorder stops the beginning of the edited file. Editing [OPTION] a This is the part that will be erased. Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close the [OPTION] screen. The display will switch to [Partial erasing !] and start the partial erase. The deletion is completed when [Partial erase completed.] is displayed.
Editing [OPTION] 3 Trimming a file [Trimming] (LS-14 only) Press the + or − button to select [Trimming]. A file can be trimmed down to just the required portion and then re-saved. 4 Editing [OPTION] 2,6, 7 5 3 10 8 4,9 4 5 A • Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be trimmed. • This function is not available when the File list screen is displayed. 1 2 EN 58 Select the file you want to trim. While the recorder is in stop mode, press the F2 (OPTION) button.
Editing [OPTION] 7 At the position where you want to end trimming, press the F2 (END) button again. 4 a 8 • The recorder stops the beginning of the edited file. Press the + button to select [Start]. 10 Editing [OPTION] a This is the part that will be erased. Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close the [OPTION] screen. Note • If a file has an extremely short recording time, it may not be trimmed even if it is a PCM file. 9 Press the OK button.
Editing [OPTION] 4 Confirming a file in memory [Property] Press the OK button. • The [Property] screen appears on the display. Select the file for which you want to check information (☞ P.25). • While the recorder is in stop mode, press the F2 (OPTION) button. * [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]* (File format) and [File Lock] (File protection) appear on the display.
Erasing 3 Erasing a file A selected file can be erased from a folder. Press the + button to select [Start]. 3 2 4 4 Press the OK button. • • 1 2 Erasing 4 The display changes to [Erasing!] and erasing starts. [Erased] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers are reassigned automatically. Select the file you want to erase (☞ P.25). While the recorder is in stop mode in the File screen, press the ERASE button.
Erasing 3 Erasing multiple files at once Press the + or − button to select [Selected files] or [All files]. 7 4 Erasing 3,5 2 1 2 8 4,6, 9 Select the folder where the file you want to erase is saved (☞ P.25). 4 5 [Selected files]: Erase multiple selected files. [All files]: Erase all files in a folder. Press the OK button. • Press the ERASE button in the File list screen. 6 Press the OK button. • • EN 62 If you selected [All files], proceed to Step 8.
Erasing 8 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. 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 (☞ P.23, P.72).
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. 2 Press the +, −, 9 or 0 button to move to the area that contains the item you want to set. 8 5 Menu setting method 2 1 2,4,6 3,5,7 1 3 4 Press the OK button. Press the + or − button to move to the item you want to set. While the recorder is in stop mode, press the MENU button. • The menu appears on the display.
Menu setting method 6 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. ▌ Setting menu during recording Press the OK button to complete the setting process.
Menu setting method , Rec Menu Mic Gain Recording sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. 5 Menu setting method [Hi]: Suitable for recording meetings and seminars with a small number of people. [Mid]: Suitable for recording musical performances. [Lo]: Suitable for 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 (☞ P.31).
Menu setting method 2 Select the recording rate. 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 (☞ P.94). [Off]: Disables this function.
Menu setting method Pre-Recording Pre-recording enables you to record up to 2 seconds* of sound 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. 5 Menu setting method [On]: For recording sound up to 2 seconds* before the recording button is pressed. [Off]: For normal recording start.
Menu setting method 2 Change the settings. When [Volume] is selected: Set the volume between [Volume 1] and [Volume 5]. When [Tempo] is selected: Set a Tempo speed between [40] and [250]. 5 Menu setting method When [Sound] is selected: Set [Metronome 1] or [Metronome 2] as the sound type. • To use the Metronome function, press the F1 (METRONOME) button during recording or while recording is paused (☞ P.36). • The sound of the metronome will be output from the EAR jack.
Menu setting method - Play Menu Play Mode You can select the playback mode that best suits the type of audio. ▌ Select the desired playback range 5 Menu setting method 1 2 Select [Play Area]. Skip Space Select [File] or [Folder]. [File]: Stop after playing back the current file. [Folder]: Continuously play files in the current folder until the last file and then stop. ▌ Select the desired playback mode 1 2 Select [Repeat]. Select [On] or [Off ].
Menu setting method ▌ Forward/Reverse Skip Playback 1 2 Press the PLAY (`) button to start playback. Press the 9 or 0 button. • 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. 5 Contrast Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. • You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12].
Menu setting method Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 5 Menu setting method [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. / 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 (☞ P.20). [Internal memory]: Internal memory.
Menu setting method . LCD/Sound Menu: USB Settings You can switch the USB class according to your usage. See “Changing the USB class [USB Settings]” (☞ P.76). Reset Settings ▌ Menu settings after resetting (initial settings) , Rec Menu: [Play Mode] [Play Area] [Repeat] [Skip Space] [Forward Skip] [Reverse Skip] [Memory Select] [Power Save] [USB Settings] [USB Connection] [USB Class] * LS-14 only. [Internal memory] [10 min.] [Mid] [Off] [44.1kHz/16bit] [Off] [On] [Central Mic ON] [Off] [On] [30 sec.
Menu setting method Guidance [ Voice Guide] (LS-14 only) 4 [On/Off ] setting: This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions. Adjust the speed and the volume of guidance announcements. 1 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. 1 Select [Voice Guide] from the menu on the [LCD/Sound Menu].
Menu setting method Changing the time and date [Time & Date] 3 Press the + or − button to change the value. If the current time and date are not correct, set them using the procedure below. 1 Select [Time & Date] from the menu on the [Device Menu]. • • 4 Press the OK button to complete the setting. • 2 5 Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to select the next item, and pressing the + or − button to change the value. The clock will start from the set date and time.
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. 5 1 Menu setting method EN 76 Press the OK button. Press the + or − button to change the setting. 4 When [USB Connection] is selected: Select [USB Settings] from the menu on the [Device Menu].
Menu setting method 4 When [USB Class] is selected: 5 6 Press the OK button to complete the setting. 5 Menu setting method [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. 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.
Menu setting method Formatting the recorder [Format] If you format the recorder, all files will 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 5 3 4 Menu setting method For details on how to enter the menu settings, see “Menu setting method” (☞ P.64). 5 Press the OK button. • After the [All data will be erased] message displays for two seconds, [Start] and [Cancel] appear.
Menu setting method 7 Press the OK button. • • Formatting begins and [Formatting!] flashes on the display. [Format done] appears when formatting ends. Notes 5 Menu setting method • 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’s settings to their initial values, use [Reset Settings] (☞ P.73). • If the SD card is write-protected, [SD Card Locked] will be displayed.
About the tuner Using the tuning function You can use the recorder’s chromatic tuning function to tune musical instruments. The difference between the reference tone and the input sound is measured and displayed on screen. 2 Tune the musical instrument by playing a single note. a b 1,4 6 Using the tuning function EN 80 1 Switch the Mode dial to the [v] position.
Using the tuning function 3 Adjust while looking at the tuning meter and the indicators. • • Switch the Mode dial to a position other than [v] to exit the tuning mode. 6 Using the tuning function • 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.
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 computer 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 (☞ P.88).
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 ☞ P.85. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.
Connecting to your PC 1 2 7 Connecting to your PC 3 Boot the PC. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. • [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 (☞ P.76). Windows: When you connect the recorder to Windows and open [My Computer], it is recognized by the drive name of the product.
Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC ▌ Windows ▌ Macintosh 1 1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. • 2 Confirm that the recorder PEAK indicator light has turned off before disconnecting the USB cable. 7 2 Confirm that the recorder PEAK indicator light has turned off before disconnecting the USB cable. Note • NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK indicator light is flashing.
Transferring 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 ▌ Macintosh 1 2 1 Connect the recorder to your PC (☞ P.84). 7 Transferring voice files to your PC EN 86 3 4 5 • 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.
Transferring voice files to your PC ▌ Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected Internal memory Drive name LS_14 or LS_12 Folder name RECORDER 01 02 Recognized by the drive name of the product.
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 ▌ Macintosh 1 2 1 Connect the recorder to your PC (☞ P.84). 7 Usage as external memory of your PC EN 88 3 4 5 • 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.
Other information Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [Battery low] Low battery power. Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.15). [File locked] Erase-locked. Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file (☞ P.51). Index full. The file is full of index marks (maximum of 99 marks). Erase unnecessary index marks (☞ P.45). Temp mark full. The file is full of temp marks (maximum of 99 marks). Erase unnecessary temp marks (☞ P.45).
Alarm message list 8 Alarm message list EN 90 Message Meaning Explanation Action [Can't create the system file. Connect to PC and erase unnecessary file] The management file cannot be created. The file for management cannot be created due to a shortage of remaining memory. Connect the recorder to a computer and delete unnecessary files. [Cannot play this file] File cannot be played. Incompatible format. Confirm which files can be played on this recorder (☞ P.43).
Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Won’t start Probable cause Action The battery is not loaded properly. Verify that the battery polarities = and are correct (☞ P.15). Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.15). The power is off. Turn the power on (☞ P.16). Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.15). The power is off. Turn the power on (☞ P.16). The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.17).
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action The recording level has not been adjusted. Adjust the recording level and then try recording once more (☞ P.31). This could potentially be because the recording level and output level for connected external devices is too high. If you cannot record clearly even after adjusting the recording level, then adjust the output level for the connected devices (☞ P.31). The connected external microphone is monaural.
Troubleshooting Symptom Noise is audible through the recording monitor Probable cause Acoustic feedback is occurring. 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 (☞ P.68).
Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company’s website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country. s Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording. s 2 channel microphone (omni-directional): ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter.
Specifications ▌ General 4 Recording media*: 4 Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) 4 Input level: [Mic Gain]: [Hi] : − 70 dBv [Mid] : − 50 dBv [Lo] : − 30 dBv LINE IN jack: − 6 dBv Built-in NAND FLASH memory: LS-14: 4 GB LS-12: 2 GB SD card: 2 GB to 32 GB * 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.
Specifications ▌ Frequency response ▌ Maximum recording time per file 4 During recording mode (MIC jack/ LINE IN jack): • 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. Linear PCM format 96.0 kHz 24 bit 20 Hz to 44 kHz 88.2 kHz 24 bit 20 Hz to 42 kHz 48.0 kHz 16 bit 20 Hz to 23 kHz 44.
Specifications ▌ Guide to recording times The following values are strictly for reference only. 4 Linear PCM format: Internal memory SD card Recording format LS-14 (4 GB) LS-12 (2 GB) 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB 96.0 kHz 24 bit 1 h. 35 min. 40 min. 14 h. 30 min. 7 h. 15 min. 3 h. 35 min. 88.2 kHz 24 bit 1 h. 45 min. 45 min. 15 h. 45 min. 7 h. 50 min. 3 h. 55 min. 48.0 kHz 16 bit 4 h. 50 min. 2 h. 10 min. 43 h. 35 min. 21 h. 45 min. 10 h. 50 min. 44.1 kHz 16 bit 5 h. 15 min. 2 h. 20 min.
Specifications ▌ Guide to battery life The following values are strictly for reference only. 4 In recording mode (Internal memory): Built-in microphones* Recording format Linear PCM format Alkaline battery LS-14 (4 GB) LS-12 (2 GB) 44.1 kHz 16 bit 46 h. 50 h. 320 kbps 42 h. 46 h. 64 kbps (mono) 43 h. 47 h. MP3 format * When [Mic Select] is set to [On] (LS-14 only). 4 In voice file playback mode: Built-in speaker Recording format Alkaline battery 8 Linear PCM format 44.1 kHz 16 bit 62 h.
Technical assistance and support The following contact information relates to technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s 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 s User Support E-mail address in Europe Audio.
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 Düren, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)40-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany. http://www.olympus-europa.
