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LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-14/LS-12
Linear PCM Rec Linear PCM Reco or rder der
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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Introduc tion • 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. • Olympu
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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.89 8 EN 3
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Table of contents Introduction 2 About recording Safety precautions .................................. 6 Recording tips for each instrument ... 26 Recording ................................................ 28 1 Getting started [QUICK] mode .....................................................28 [SMART] mode ....................................................29 Main features.......................................... 10 [MANUAL] mode ...............................................30 Identificat
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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 7 Using the recorder on your PC Protecting a file [File Lock] ...........................51 Operating environment ....................... 82 Dividing a file [File Divide] ...........................54 Connecting to your PC .......................... 8
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S a f e ty prec autions B efore using your new recorder, read this manual Cautions rela ting to the operating carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an environment easily accessible location for future reference. • Do not leave the product where it will be subject • The warning symbols indicate important safety to high temperatures and/or humidity such as in a related information. To protect yourself and others car parked in
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Safety precautions s Notes on record files Do not insert a card other than SD or SDHC card into the recorder. � Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is If you accidentally insert such a card, do not try to erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of forcibly remove it but contact our repair center or the recorder or PC. service station. • Recorded contents can be used for personal use s Do not operate the product while driving a only. It is prohibited by
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Safety precautions Caution: f Battery handling precautions s Do not turn the volume up before starting operation. f D anger: Doing so could cause a hearing problem or s Do not put the battery near fire. hearing loss. s Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it. s Stop using the product if you notice an Doing so could cause a fire, blowout or ignition. abnormality such as unusual odor, abnormal s Do not directly solder, deform, modify or sound, or smoke. disasse
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Safety precautions s W arning: If you notice an abnormality such as f abnormal sound, abnormally high s Do not touch or hold the battery with wet temperature, burnt odor or smoke during hands. use, perform the following steps: Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure. Immediately remove the battery carefully. 1 s Do not use a battery whose package is 2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service scratched or damaged. Station for service. Leaving it could
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Main features Getting star t ed Main f ea tures 1 S mart mode ([SMART]) for facilitating T resmic, a triple microphone system that ▌ ▌ high-quality recording enables high-quality recording of all sound frequencies from low to high The [ SMART ] Mode detects the maximum volume (LS-14 only) input during a set time interval and automatically optimizes the recording level. Once the set time This system enables high-quality recording of interval has elapsed, recording automatically t
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Main features Main features ▌ A brand-ne w microphone design with ▌ V arious other recording functions maximum sound pressure of 130dBspl I n addition to the normal recording modes, two 1 other functions can be selected: Overdubbing and The new built-in microphones with acoustic Pre-recording. You can select the recording mode resistance of 130dBspl are designed to produce and function according to your use: recording of high-quality and immersive recordings without musical instrume
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Identification of parts Identification of parts 1 1 0 2 ! w 3 @ q 4 = # 5 - $ 6 % e 7 r ^ t & 8 y * ( 9 u ) 1 Built-in stereo microphone # F1 butt on, F2 butt on, F3 butt on Built-in center microphone (LS-14 only) PLAY ( ` ) butt on 2 $ MIC (M icrophone) jack + butt on 3 % LI NE IN jack 0 butt on 4 ^ C ar d c o v er OK butt on 5 & STOP / ( 4 ) butt on ERASE butt on 6 w * REC ( s ) (Record) button, – butt on 7 (
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Identification of parts Identification of parts e EAR (Earphone) jack t USB c onnec t or POWER/HOLD swit ch REMOTE jack y r Strap hole Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote u 1 control set RS30W (optional). This enables operation of the start and stop recording functions through the remote control. Display (LCD panel) Folder list screen ▌ 12 Total number of recorded files in the folder 1 Batt er y indicat or 2 F older name 3 3 4 Functi
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Identification of parts Identification of parts ▌ F ile screen 1 12 Current file name 1 Batt er y indicat or 2 3 8 [ OVERdub ] indicator, Metronome 3 4 indicator, Folder name 9 Recorder status indicator 4 5 [ H REC ]: Record indicator [ G PAUSE ]: Pause indicator 6 [ F ST OP ]: Stop indicator 7 [ E PLA Y]: P lay indicator [ I FF ]: Forwarding indicator [ J REW ]: Rewinding indicator [ X F.PLAY ]: F. Play indicator [ Y S.PLAY]: S. P lay indicator Remai
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Inserting batteries Inser ting ba tt eries T his recorder can be used with AA Alkaline Batteries. Ba tt er y indic a t or T he battery indicator on the display changes as Press the battery cover release 1 the batteries lose power. 1 button, and then slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing it down. • When [ ] appears on the display, replace N the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, [ Ba tt er y L o w ] will appear on the displa y and
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Turning on/off the power 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 the power ▌ T urning off the power While the recorder is turned off, slide the Slide the POWER/HOLD swit ch in the P OWER/HOLD switch in the direction of direction of the arrow, and hold it for the arrow. 1 second or longer. • The power turn
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HOLD 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. 1 ▌ Setting the recorder to HOLD mode ▌ Exiting HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Slide the POWER/HOLD swit ch to the A [ HOLD ] position. position. • Af t er [ Hold ] appears on the displa y, the rec
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Setting the time and date [Time & Date] Setting the time and date [Time & D ate] 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 W hen 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 ] w ill appear. When “ Hour ” is flashing, conduct setup
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Setting the time and date [Time & Date] Setting the time and date [Time & Date] Example: March 24, 2012 3M 24D 2012Y W hile the recorder is in stop mode at the (Initial setting) [ Home] s creen, press and hold the 1 ST OP / ( 4) b utton to display [ T ime & date ] w 24D 3M 2012Y and [ Remain]. I f the current time and date are not correct, set them using the time and date setting. See “ Changing the time and date 2012Y 3M 24D [ Time & Date ] ” ( ☞ P.75). Press the OK bu
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Inserting and ejecting an SD card Inserting and ejecting an SD card “SD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to • Insert the SD card, keeping it straight. both SD and SDHC. This recorder enables you to store • Inserting the SD card in the wrong way or at data not only to the internal memory but also to a an angle could damage the contact area or 1 commercially available SD card. cause the SD card to jam. • If the SD card is not inserted all the way, Inser ting an SD card data
