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Olympus LS-20M Detailed Instructions

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LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-20M
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 recordings,
we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
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  • Page 1 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 recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
  • Page 2 • Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.

  • Page 3: Index

    INDEX Table of contents Safety precautions Getting started P.10 About recording/shooting P.34 About playback P.48 Menu setting P.63 Using the recorder on your PC P.88 Other information P.96...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction 3 About playback INDEX................3 Playback..............48 Table.of.contents.............4 Setting.an.index.mark..........52 Safety.precautions............5 Playing.movies.n............53 To play back movies on a TV ..........56 1 Getting started How.to.begin.segment.repeat.playback. .n....57 Main.features..............10 Erasing. .n..............58 Checking.the.contents.of.the.box.

  • Page 5: Safety.precautions

    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. Keep this • To protect the high-precision technology manual in an easily accessible location for contained in this product, never leave future reference.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    It could easily catch on stray objects defect of the product, repair performed by the and cause serious damage. third party other than Olympus or an Olympus • Do not leave the recorder in places authorized service station, or any other reasons where it may be subject to extremely is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
  • Page 7 1 remove the battery immediately while being • To prevent causing battery leaks or careful not to burn yourself, and; damaging their terminals, carefully 2 call your dealer or local Olympus follow all instructions regarding the representative for service. use of batteries. Never attempt to...
  • Page 8 2 immediately disconnect the power supply f Danger: plug from the power outlet, and; 3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative • Be sure to use the AC adapter with the for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter proper voltage (AC 100 - 240 V).
  • Page 9 Safety precautions • Do not use or keep the AC adapter in very hot places, such as in direct sunlight, in a closed car on a sunny day, near a heater, on an electric carpet, etc. Do not use the AC adapter if something is covering it (such as a blanket).

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting started Main features s Using the visualizer, 5 types of video s Shoots full high definition videos at the high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. patterns can be displayed on the LCD while You can change the shooting resolution playing back voice files recorded with the recorder (☞...

  • Page 11: 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. LOCK SD card Voice Recorder USB cable • Warranty card USB-AC adapter (F-3AC) •...

  • Page 12: Identification.of.parts

    Identification of parts & 1 Built-in stereo microphone(R) * STOP (4) button 2 Built-in stereo microphone(L) ( Card cover 3 PEAK/LED indicator light (LED) ) Mode switch ( /n) 4 Lens - Strap hole 5 Main LCD (LCD panel) = MIC (Microphone) jack (MIC/LINE-IN) 6 Sub LCD (LCD panel) q EAR (Earphone) jack...

  • Page 13: Display (Lcd Panel)

    Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) mode [Recorder] mode display: Folder list display File display 1 Root folder indicator 2 Folder name 1 Battery indicator 2 Current file number/ File list display Total number of recorded files in the folder 3 Remaining recording time/ File length 4 Recorder status indicator [K]: Record indicator...

  • Page 14: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of parts mode [Music] mode display: 1 Current folder name List display 2 File name 3 Guide indicator File display When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Current folder name 2 Folder name/File name 3 Guide indicator 1 Battery indicator List display 2 Current file number/...
  • Page 15 Identification of parts 4 n mode [Movie] mode display: Folder list display File display 1 Root folder indicator 2 Folder name 1 Shooting mode indicator 2 Icon display File list display 3 Battery indicator 4 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 5 Remaining shooting time/ File length...
  • Page 16 Identification of parts 4 Icon display: About the two LCD displays The recorder has two displays, the main LCD and the sub LCD, utilized differently depending on mode and function. mode During recording or playback: • During recording or playback, the main LCD is off and only the sub LCD is 5 678 90!@ # When operation is stopped:...

  • Page 17: Power.supply

    Inserting the battery direction A and sliding in direction B. This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (LI-42B). Do not use any other type of battery. The supplied rechargeable battery is not fully charged. Before using the...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    • When replacing rechargeable battery, be sure to use lithium ion battery (LI-42B) specified by Olympus. The use of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be avoided. • Lithium ion battery is self discharging. After...

  • Page 19: Charging By Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    Power supply The charging process will start. Charging by connecting to a computer via USB You can charge the battery by connecting to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure to correctly place the rechargeable battery (supplied) into the recorder (☞...

  • Page 20: Connect To The Usb-Ac Adapter To Charge

    Power supply While the recorder is during stop mode Connect to the USB-AC adapter to charge or turned off, connect the USB cable to It can be charged by connecting to the USB-AC the connecting terminal on the bottom adapter (F-3AC). of the recorder.
  • Page 21 Power supply • In case you would like to charge using the [PC Notes Camera] setting, select [Optional] in the USB • Charging is not possible during recording, connection settings, then connect the USB cable shooting or playback. to the recorder. Select [AC Adapter] at the [USB •...
  • Page 22 • If lithium ion battery is not fully discharged, protect against short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposing. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.

  • Page 23: Turning On/Off The Power

    Power supply Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. Turning on the power Turning off the power Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the...

  • Page 24: Hold

    HOLD If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the running conditions 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 or shooting.

  • Page 25: Setting.time.and.date.[Time.&.Date]

    Setting time and date [Time & Date] Press the + or − button to set. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. The recorder stores the time information automatically with the recording. When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or when the battery have been inserted without the •...

  • Page 26: Changing The Time And Date

    Setting time and date [Time & Date] Note • If you press the ` OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. Changing the time and date Press the `OK button to move the cursor to the item to set.

  • Page 27: Inserting.and.ejecting.an.sd.card

    Inserting and ejecting an SD card Close the card cover securely. The “SD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both SD and SDHC. You can use any commercially available SD card with the recorder. Inserting an SD card While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover.
  • Page 28 LOCK Close the card cover securely. carried out. See the Olympus support homepage for a list of SD cards verified for this recorder in accordance with the Olympus standards. http://olympus-europa.com/ Although verified SD card makers are shown on the Olympus homepage, Olympus doesn’t...

  • Page 29: Notes.on.the.folders

    Notes on the folders The SD card can be used for the recording media. Voice files, movie files, and music files are sorted and saved into their respective folders, organized in a tree structure. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] within the [Root] folder are the folders for voice recordings.

  • Page 30: About The Folders For Movie Shootings

    Notes on the folders About the folders for movie shootings Movie files recorded with the LS-20M are stored into folders created under the [DCIM] folder using the recording date. Each folder can store up to 9999 files. First layer Second layer...

  • Page 31: About The Folder For Music Playback

    Notes on the folders About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed (☞...

  • Page 32: Selecting.the.folders.and.files

    Selecting the folders and files Please change folders only when the recorder's operation is stopped. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (☞ P.29 ~ P.31). n mode [Operation of the folders for mode [Operation of the folders for movie shootings] voice recordings]...

  • Page 33: Switching.between.voice.and.movie.mode

    Switching between voice and movie mode The recorder has two modes: voice recorder and About the functions of each mode movie recorder. Select the mode according to the purpose of use. When the switch is at the position: You can record voice and Slide the mode switch to or n.

  • Page 34: About Recording/Shooting

    About recording/shooting Before recording Getting Ready Changing modes: Select the recording format: Slide the mode switch on the recorder to Recording can be performed through the (☞ P.33). linear PCM format, as well as the MP3 formats (☞ P.65). Turn the microphone toward the original sound source Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the direction that you would like to record.

  • Page 35: Recording

    Recording Before starting recording, select a folder among • The recording/shooting indicator light will [Folder A] to [Folder E]. These five folders can flash and [≠] will appear on the sub LCD. be selectively used to distinguish the kind of •...
  • Page 36 Recording Actually producing the sound you would Press the STOP (4) button to stop like to record: recording. • When a loud sound is produced the level meter will swing all the way over to the right while recording and the PEAK/LED indicator light will turn on.
  • Page 37 Recording • We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before recording (☞ P.86). File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. • Pressing once the recording button of the optional exclusive remote control RS30W (☞...

  • Page 38: The Recorder

    Recording Listening while audio is recorded (REC Monitor) Settings relating to Recording If you start recording after inserting the earphone [Mic Sense] into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear Sets the recording sensitivity. (☞ P.65) the sound being recorded. The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the + or −...

  • Page 39: Recommended Settings By Recording Condition

    Recording Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to [PCM 44.1kHz] mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions.

  • Page 40: Recording From External Microphone Or Other Devices

    Recording Recording from external microphone or Compact zoom microphone (unidirectional): ME32 other devices The microphone is integrated with a tripod, The external microphone and other devices can making it suitable to place on a table and be connected and the sound can be recorded. record conferences or lecture from a distance.
  • Page 41 Recording Recording the sound of other devices with Recording the sound of this recorder with this recorder: other devices: The sound can be recorded when connecting to • The sound of this recorder can be recorded the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the using another device.

  • Page 42: Before.shooting.movies.n

    Before shooting movies n Getting Ready Changing modes: Select the image quality: Slide the mode switch on the recorder to n Set the movie resolution and recording format (☞ P.33). according to the content you want to shoot and its length (☞ P.68). Point the lens toward the subject Point the lens toward the subject you want to shoot.

  • Page 43: Shooting.movies.n

    Shooting movies n Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the recording level of sound (☞ P.35). STOP (4) button REC (s) button 9 0 button Press the REC (s) button to prepare shooting. e Recording level guide indicator Press the REC (s) button to start shooting.
  • Page 44 Shooting movies n Press the STOP (4) button to stop • We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before shooting (☞ P.86). shooting. • Pressing once the recording button of the optional exclusive remote control RS30W (☞ P.101) will make the shooting start immediately.
  • Page 45 Shooting movies n Adjusting the volume Using the zoom Press the `OK button during shooting Press the `OK button during shooting to change the function of the + and − to change the function of the + and − buttons. buttons.
  • Page 46 Shooting movies n Shooting using the recorder upside down This function is useful while recording in an environment where there are many people around you, or where it is difficult to fit the subject in the viewfinder when shooting. During upside down recording, o is displayed on Set the [Reverse Angle Recording] to the main LCD.
  • Page 47 Shooting movies n Shooting’s recorded sound settings File names will be automatically created for files shooting by this recorder. Configure the settings of the sound recorded during shooting (☞ P.65 ~ P.67). It is convenient to use these settings in combination with [Recording PB03 0001 .MOV Settings].

  • Page 48: About Playback

    About playback Playback The recorder can play WAV and MP3 format files. To • [•] will appear on the sub LCD. playback a file recorded with other machines, you • When playback starts, the main LCD turns need to transfer (copy) it from a computer. off.
  • Page 49 Playback Settings relating to playback Forwarding [Play Mode] You can select the playback mode (☞ P.71) that fits your preference. If you change the equalizer setting, [Equalizer] you can enjoy the music with your (☞ P.71) favorite sound quality. [Visualizer] You can enjoy watching images (☞...
  • Page 50 Playback Rewinding Locating the beginning of a file While the recorder is during stop mode in While the recorder is during playback the file display, press and hold the 0 mode, press the 9 button. button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file.
  • Page 51 Playback About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback 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 playback are given below.

  • Page 52: Setting.an.index.mark

    Setting an index mark Setting an index mark Clearing an index mark If index marks is placed, you can quickly find a Select a file in which index marks you location you want to listen to in fast forward and wish to erase are contained.

  • Page 53: Playing.movies.n

    Playing movies n You can play movie files shot with the recorder. The • [•] will appear on the sub LCD. recorder can also be connected to a TV so that you a File length can enjoy high definition movies on a large screen. b File number c Level meter d Elapsed playback time...
  • Page 54 Playing movies n Forwarding Rewinding While the recorder is during stop mode in While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 9 the file display, press and hold the 0 button. button. • [ß] will appear on the sub LCD. •...
  • Page 55 Playing movies n Locating the beginning of a file While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 9 button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button. •...

  • Page 56: To Play Back Movies On A Tv

    Playing movies n To play back movies on a TV Notes • The TV video signal system varies depending on You can use any commercially available HDMI mini the countries and regions. Change the output cable (Type D) to connect the recorder to a high signal setting in the [HDMI] setting of the definition compatible TV.

  • Page 57: How.to.begin.segment.repeat.playback

    How to begin segment repeat playback n This function enables repeated playback of part of Note the file being played. • If an index mark is placed or cleared during segment repeat playback, segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to normal playback mode (☞...

  • Page 58: Erasing

    Erasing n Press the + or − button to select Erasing files [File Erase]. A selected file can be erased from a folder. + − button `OK button ERASE button Press the `OK button. Select the file you want to erase (☞...

  • Page 59: Erasing All Files In A Folder

    Erasing Press the `OK button. Erasing all files in a folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. + − button `OK button ERASE button Select the folder you want to erase (☞ P.32). • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start.
  • Page 60 Erasing Press the + or − button to select [Erase Press the `OK button. in Folder]. Press the `OK button. • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. • [Erase Done] is displayed when the folder is Press the + button to select [Start]. erased.

  • Page 61: Partially Erasing A File

    Erasing In the position you want to end partial Partially erasing a file erase, press the ERASE button again. An unwanted part of a file can be erased. It is recommended to make a copy of the original file before partially erasing it (☞...
  • Page 62 Erasing Notes • You cannot recover a file once it has been erased. Please check carefully before erasing. • The file creation date will not change even if the file is partially erased. • When you partially erase a movie file, the selected start position and end position may be offset by up to approximately 1 second.

  • Page 63: Menu Setting

    Menu setting Menu setting method Press the `OK button to move the Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set cursor to the item to set. it. You can set each menu item as follows. + −...

  • Page 64: Menu Setting Method

    Menu setting method Press the `OK button to complete the setting. • You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. • Pressing the 0 button without pressing the `OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen.

  • Page 65: Crec Menu

    Menu setting method CRec Menu Notes • When the recording format is set to the MP3 formats, the sampling rate will be encoded and Mic Sense processed at 44.1 kHz. • When a high recording rate setting is used Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet the file capacity will increase.
  • Page 66 Menu setting method Notes Self Timer • The recording level will be automatically The self-timer function allows a certain amount adjusted when the recording level is set to of time to elapse after you fully press the REC (s) [Auto]. Set the recording level to [Manual] to button and then starts recording or shooting.
  • Page 67 Menu setting method Rec Monitor Input Jack Select whether to use the recorder’s MIC jack to Select whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack. connect an external microphone or as a LINE IN jack to connect an external device. [On]: Enables the recording monitor function.

  • Page 68: Jrecording Settings

    Menu setting method JRecording Settings Main LCD Display n Set whether to turn on the main LCD during Image Quality n shooting depending on the location and environment of use. The battery life will increase if You can set the image quality (resolution) of the the LCD is off during shooting.
  • Page 69 Menu setting method Magic Movie n Metering n 4 types of filters allow you to easily apply various The recorder is equipped with multi-zone metering effects when shooting movies, enabling you to and spot metering. Set the proper metering capture dynamic scenes and special moments in according to the scene to be shot.
  • Page 70 Menu setting method When [Quick Operation] is selected: High ISO Mode n 1 Point the lens at a white sheet of paper. Set the shooting sensitivity. • Place the sheet of paper so that it fills the screen, and avoid creating shadows. [Normal]: The recorder automatically adjusts the 2 Press the `OK button.

  • Page 71: #Play Menu

    Menu setting method #Play Menu Equalizer If you change the equalizer setting, you can enjoy Play Mode the music with your favorite sound quality. Select the desired equalizer You can select the playback mode that fits your characteristics. preference. Select the desired playback mode: [Off]: Disables the equalizer function.

  • Page 72: !File Menu

    Menu setting method !File Menu Property File and folder information can be confirmed from File Lock the menu screen. When a file is selected: Locking a file keeps important data from being [Name] [Date] [Size] [File Length] and [File accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased Format] will appear on the display.

  • Page 73: Dlcd/Sound Menu

    Menu setting method DLCD/Sound Menu Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds Main LCD may be turned off. Main LCD contrast can be adjusted in 5 levels. [On]: • You can adjust the main LCD contrast level from Enables the Beep function.

  • Page 74: Edevice Menu

    Menu setting method EDevice Menu HDMI Set this when connecting the recorder to a TV to Auto Power Off play movie files. [480p/576p] [720p] [1080i]: Forgetting to turn the power off can be prevented. • For details on connecting the recorder to a TV, If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 see ☞...
  • Page 75 Menu setting method Recording Settings: Format [Image Quality] [640×480 30fps] See “Formatting the recorder [Format] n” [MP3 320kbps] [Main LCD Display] [On] (☞ P.86). [Reverse Angle Recording] [Off] [Magic Movie ] [Off] [Image Stabilizer] Memory Info. [On] [Multi-zone Metering] [Metering] [White Balance] [{] (Auto) The recordable capacity remaining and overall...

  • Page 76: Voice Sync Recording [V-Sync. Rec]

    Menu setting method Adjusting the voice sync level for recording: Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] Press the REC (s) button and prepare Voice sync recording starts when a voice louder to record. than the voice sync level (detection level) is •...
  • Page 77 Menu setting method a Voice sync level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) Press the REC (s) button again. • The recorder will go into standby. [Standby] will flash on the sub LCD and the recording/ shooting indicator light will flash. •...

  • Page 78: Rearranging Files [Replace] N

    Menu setting method Press the + or − button to select the Rearranging files [Replace] n location to move it to. You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order.

  • Page 79: Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] N

    Menu setting method Press the `OK button. Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy] n Press the + or − button to select the folder you want to move or copy the Files saved in the SD card can be moved or copied file to.
  • Page 80 Menu setting method Notes • The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient. • The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of files exceeds 999. • Do not remove the battery during moving or copying. This may damage the data. •...

  • Page 81: Dividing Files [File Divide] N

    Menu setting method Press the + button to select [Start]. Dividing files [File Divide] n Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so that they are easier to manage and edit. Press the `OK button. • [Dividing!] will appear and file dividing will + −...
  • Page 82 Menu setting method Notes • The recorder cannot divide files when the number of files in the folder exceeds 999. • Locked files cannot be divided (☞ P.72). • When you divide a movie file, the dividing position may be offset by up to approximately 1 second.

  • Page 83: Fn Setting [Fn. Setting] N

    Menu setting method Fn Setting [Fn. setting] n [Light]: [On] [Off]: By pressing the Fn button, you can turn the backlight of the sub LCD on or off. When functions are registered in the Fn button, each time the Fn button is pressed, you can set or [Image Quality]: change the menu of registered function.

  • Page 84: Changing The Usb Class [Usb Settings] N

    Menu setting method Changing the USB class When [USB Connect] is selected: [USB Settings] n Press the + or − button to change the setting. Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery), you can switch the USB class according to your usage.
  • Page 85 Menu setting method When [USB Class] is selected: Press the + or − button to change the setting. [Storage class]: Recognized as an external memory device from the PC. [PC Camera]: Recognized as a PC camera from the PC. Press the ` OK button to complete the setting.

  • Page 86: Formatting The Recorder [Format] N

    Menu setting method Formatting the recorder [Format] n + − button `OK button If you format the recorder, all files will Press the + button again to select be removed and all function settings [Start]. will return to defaults except date and time settings.
  • Page 87 Menu setting method Notes • Never format the recorder from a PC. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded voice file names may start from [0001]. •...

  • Page 88: Using The Recorder On Your Pc

    Using the recorder on your PC By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the “Olympus Sonority” (Optional).

  • Page 89: Operating Environment

    [Format] display of the recorder (☞ P.86). • Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer in Microsoft Windows and Finder in Macintosh are different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or the “Olympus Sonority”.

  • Page 90: Connecting.to.your.pc

    Connecting to your PC Boot the PC. Windows: When you connect the recorder to Windows Connect the USB cable to the USB port and open [My Computer], it will be recognized of the PC. by the drive name of the product name. Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as [Removable Disk].

  • Page 91: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC Windows Macintosh Click [ ] on the task bar located at Drag and drop the drive icon for this the lower-right corner of the screen. recorder displayed on the desktop to Click [Safely remove USB Mass the Recycle Bin icon.

  • Page 92: Transfer.the.voice.files.to.your.pc

    Time” or “Olympus Sonority” (Optional) for If an SD card is inserted, [LS20M] will be playback of such files. displayed. • “Olympus Sonority” (Optional) allows you to Double-click the product name icon on perform operations such as editing voice files, the desktop.

  • Page 93: Using.quick.time

    Using Quick Time You can transfer the voice files you record and movie files you shoot with the recorder to a PC, and then use Quick Time to play them. Play the voice file Connect the recorder to your PC (☞...
  • Page 94 Using Quick Time Play the movie file Connect the recorder to your PC (☞ P.90). Open the “Quick Time”. • The control screen of Quick Time Player appears. Select [Open File] from the [File] menu. • The [Open A File] dialog box appears. At the dialog screen, set the [File location], [File type], and [File name] for the file you want to play.

  • Page 95: Using.as.pc.camera

    Using as PC camera On a PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, you can use the recorder as a PC camera. To Use the Recorder as a PC Camera In the recorder's [USB Settings], set [USB Class] into [PC Camera] (☞ P.84). Connect the recorder to your PC (☞...

  • Page 96: Other Information

    Other information Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action Charge the battery (☞ P.19, P.20). If you run out of battery [Battery Low] Low battery power. Battery power is getting low. soon after the charge, the battery life has ended. Replace with new battery.

  • Page 97: Alarm Message List

    Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action A file with the same file name [Some files can't be File cannot be moved exists in the destination folder Please select another file. moved(copied).] (copied). for a move (copy) operation. Attempting to split a file other [This file can’t be File which cannot be split.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action The battery is not loaded properly. Check the direction of the battery (☞ P.17). Nothing appears on the Battery power is getting low. Charge the battery (☞ P.19, P.20). display The power is off. Turn the power on (☞ P.23). Battery power is getting low.
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Adjust the recording level and then try The recording level has not been adjusted. recording once more (☞ P.35, P.65). The microphone sensitivity is too low. Set [Mic Sense] to [High] (☞ P.65). Recording level too low This could potentially be because the Adjust the output level for the output level for the connected external...
  • Page 100 Please insert the chargeable battery Cannot recharge specified battery. provided. The back of the recorder could become If the recorder becomes abnormally hot, The recorder has become hot hot when shooting movies. This is not a please contact the Olympus Customer malfunction. Support Center.

  • Page 101: Accessories.(Optional)

    Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company’s website. Sales of accessories are different according to the country. s 2-channel microphone s Lithium ion battery: LI-42B (omni-directional): ME30W This lithium ion rechargeable battery is manufactured by Olympus.

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications MP3 format General points [320 kbps 44.1 kHz] 44.1 kHz 4 Recording format: 256 kbps 44.1 kHz 44.1 kHz Voice: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) [128 kbps 44.1 kHz] 44.1 kHz MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) Movie: MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) 4 Maximum headphone output: 4 Recording medium: â...
  • Page 103 Specifications MP3 format 4 During recording mode (Built-in microphone): [320 kbps 44.1 kHz] 50 Hz to 20 kHz 60 Hz to 20 kHz [256 kbps 44.1 kHz] 50 Hz to 20 kHz (However, when recording in the MP3 format, [128 kbps 44.1 kHz] 50 Hz to 17 kHz the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode)
  • Page 104 Specifications Note • Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use. Guide to recording times The following values are strictly references. 4 Linear PCM format: SD card...
  • Page 105 Specifications 4 1280×720 30fps: SD card Shooting mode 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB [96 kHz/24 bit] 10min. 20min. 45min. 1h. 30min. [88.2 kHz/24 bit] 10min. 20min. 45min. 1h. 30min. [48 kHz/16 bit] 15min. 30min.
  • Page 106 Specifications Maximum shooting time per file • The maximum size of a single movie file is limited to approx. 4 GB. • Regardless of the memory remaining amount, the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the following value. 1920×1080 30fps: 1280×720 30fps: [96 kHz 24 bit]...

  • Page 107: Technical.assistance.and.support

    Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe...
  • Page 108 OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)40-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany. http://www.olympus-europa.com OLYMPUS IMAGING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. 82 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia TEL: (61) 2-9886-3999 http://www.olympus.com.au EN-BD3355-01...

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