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LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-7
Linear PCM Recorder
DETAILED
EN
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 recordings,
we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
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Introduction • The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. • The illustration 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 if you find a questionable item, error or omission, please contact our Customer Support Center. • Any lia
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Table of contents Introduction 4 Menu setting Safety precautions ............................................ 4 Menu setting method ...................................... 48 + File Menu ............................................................50 1 Getting started , Rec Menu ............................................................50 Main features .................................................... 8 - Play Menu ...........................................................57 Checking the con
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Safety precautions Before using your new recorder, read this Caution for usage environment manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. � To protect the high-precision Keep this manual in an easily accessible technology contained in this location for future reference. product, never leave the recorder • The warning symbols indicate important in the places listed below, no safety related information. To protect matter if in use or storage: yourself a
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Safety precautions � When attaching this recorder to a � Use microSD/microSDHC memory tripod, be sure to rotate only the cards only. Never use other types screw of the tripod in the tripod of cards. socket of this recorder. Never If you accidently insert another type rotate the recorder. of card into the recorder, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Warning regarding data loss: Do not try to remove the card by force. • Recorded content in memory may � Do not operate the
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Safety precautions • In places subject to extremely cold � If battery fluid gets into your eyes, temperatures, the temperature of the flush your eyes immediately with recorder’s body may be lower than clear, cold running water and seek the environmental temperature. If medical attention immediately. possible, wear gloves when handling the recorder in cold temperatures. f Warning: � Keep batteries dry at all times. Battery handling precautions � If rechargeable batteries have Follow thes
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Safety precautions f Caution: � Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations. � Always charge a rechargeable battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period. � Rechargeable battery have limited lifetime. When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified co
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Main features Getting started Main features s Built-in 3-microphone system (high- s Supports high capacity recording sensitivity stereo microphones and media. Besides the built-in memory, center microphone). you can also record into a microSD With a combination of the high- card (☞ P.24). sensitivity stereo microphones and s Equipped with a pre-recording center microphone, balanced, wideband function that enables the recorder 1 recordings from the high to low to start recording up to 2 se
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Main features Main features s EUPHONY MOBILE has been included s The “Olympus Sonority” can be to produce a natural, realistic upgraded to a “Olympus Sonority experience without degrading sound Plus”, which is equipped with a quality (☞ P.57). enhanced functionality (Optional) (☞ P.84). s You can move or copy files between the built-in memory and microSD In addition to the “Olympus Sonority” card, and within the folders in the functions, editing of MP3 files and memory (☞ P. 64). creatio
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Checking the contents of the box Checking the contents of the box The following items are included with the recorder. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the recorder. 1 Strap Voice Recorder USB cable • Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries (2) • Olympus Sonority CD-ROM • INSTRUCTIONS • Warranty card Windscreen Carrying case • Contents may vary depending on purchase location. • Warranty differs depending on purchase location. Warranty card may not be included. 4
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Identification of parts Identification of parts 1 2 3 ( ! 1 4 * 5 @ ) 6 - 7 # 8 $ % = 9 ^ q 0 w & 1 Built-in stereo microphone (L/R) $ `OK button 2 Built-in center microphone % 9 button 3 PEAK indicator light (LED) ^ Strap hole LED indicator light (LED) & LIST button 4 Display (LCD panel) * Tripod socket 5 F1 button ( Built-in speaker MENU/SCENE button ) EAR (Earphone) jack - REMOTE jack F2 button Connect the receiver for the exclusive 6 STOP (4) button remote control set RS30W (optional). T
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Identification of parts Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) 4 [Recorder] mode display: Folder list display File display 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 8 5 9 6 0 4 7 ! 5 @ 1 Recording media indicator 1 Recording media indicator [l]: Built-in flash memory 2 Current file name [m]: microSD card 3 Current file number/ Total 2 Current folder name number of recorded files in the 3 Battery indicator folder 4 Folder name 4 Battery indicator 5 Function guide indicator 5 Folder indicator, File Lock indicator,
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Identification of parts Identification of parts 4 [Music] mode display: List display File display 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 ! 5 @ 6 # 1 7 4 8 $ 9 0 5 When there are files and 1 Recording media indicator folders in the folder 2 Current file name 1 Recording media indicator 3 Current file number/ Total [l]: Built-in flash memory number of recorded files in the [m]: microSD card folder 2 Current folder name 4 Battery indicator 3 Battery indicator 5 File format 4 Folder name, File name 6 Recorder status in
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Identification of parts Identification of parts Icon display(For all modes) [«]: Timer [0]: Low Cut Filter [A]: Alarm [≤]: Zoom Mic [?]: Microphone Sensitivity [%]: Noise Cancel [û]: VCVA [$]: Voice Filter [Æ]: Voice sync [Ü] [á] [ ]: Playback mode [ü]: Pre-recording [∞] EUPHONY 1 [ù]: Rec Level [≥]: Reverb • Remove the screen protector on the display. EN 14
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Power supply Power supply 2 Insert size-AAA batteries, Inserting batteries observing the correct = and This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH - polarities. Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. • When charging with the recorder, be sure to use the supplied Ni-MH 1 rechargeable batteries (BR404). • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. Before using the recorder or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended that you continuously charge them u
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Power supply Power supply Notes Battery settings • Manganese batteries may not be used in Select to match the battery you are using. this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline 1 Replace the batteries and turn on batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable the recorder (☞ P.15). batteries are recommended. 2 Press the + or − button to change • Be sure to stop the recorder before the setting. replacing the batteries. Unloading the 1 batteries while the recorder is in use may Batt
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Power supply Power supply Note 3 While the recorder is during stop mode or turned off, connect • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to the the USB cable to the connecting reduction of the voltage output of the terminal on the bottom of the batteries depending on the volume level recorder. even if [º] is displayed in the battery indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder. 1 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB You can charge the batte
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Power supply Power supply will be changed depending on the 3 While the recorder is during remaining amount and the state of stop mode or turned off, batteries. connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the Connect to the USB connecting AC bottom of the recorder. adapter (optional) to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional). 1 To the USB connector • Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB connection setting to [AC A
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Power supply Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB Cautions concerning the rechargeable hub connected. batteries • Insert the supplied rechargeable battery and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]. If [Battery] Read the following descriptions carefully is set to [Alkaline], you cannot recharge when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable (☞ P.16, P.61). batteries. ø √ • You cannot charge when [ ]*1 or [ ]*2 Discharging: blinks. Charge the batteries at a The rechargeable batteries self-dischar
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Power supply Power supply • When disposing rechargeable batteries, Turning off the power always observe the local laws and regulations. Contact your local recycling Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to center for proper disposal methods. the direction of the arrow, and hold • If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not it for 0.5 seconds or longer. fully discharged, protect against short- • The display shuts off, and the power will circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) be turned off. before dis
