Olympus LS-20M User Manual

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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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 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.

Trademarks and registered trademarks

• IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh, Mac OS and Quick Time are the trademarks of Apple Inc.

• SD and SDHC are the trademarks of SD Card Association.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal andnoncommercial use of a consumer to.

• Encode vi deo in complian ce with the AVC standar d (AVC VIDEO) and/or.

• Deco de AVC video that was en coded by a consume r engaged in a per sonal and nonco mmercial act ivity and/or was obtained from a video provider licens ed to provide AVC vide o.

No licens e is granted or shal l be implied for a ny other use. Addit ional informat ion may be obtain ed from MPEG LA, L .L.C. see

http://www.mpegla.com

• Recording or shooting a concert, performance, or any other event without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.

Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademark s or registered trademark s of their respective owners.

INDEX

Table of contents P.4

Safety precautions P.5

Getting started P.10

About recording/shooting P.34

About playback P.48

Menu setting P.65

Using the recorder on your PC P.92

Other information P.100

Table of contents

Introduction

INDEX .............................................................................3

Table of co ntents ............................................................4

Safet y precaut ions .........................................................5

1 Getting started

Main fe atures ...............................................................10

Check ing the cont ents of the box .................................. 11

Identi ficatio n of parts ..................................................12

Display (LC D panel) ................................................................ 13

Power sup ply ................................................................ 17

Inser ting the bat tery ............................................................. 17

Connec t to the USB-AC adap ter to charge............................. 19

Chargin g by connect ing to a computer v ia USB .................... 20

Turning on/o ff the power ...................................................... 23

HOLD ............................................................................24

Setti ng time and da te [Time & Date] .............................25

Changin g the time and dat e .................................................. 26

Inser ting and ej ecting an SD c ard ................................. 27

Inser ting an SD card .............................................................. 27

Eject ing an SD card ................................................................ 27

Notes on t he folders .....................................................29

About th e folders fo r voice record ings .................................. 29

About th e folders fo r movie shooti ngs ................................. 30

About th e folder for mu sic playback ..................................... 31

Selec ting the fo lders and f iles ......................................32

Switch ing betwee n voice and movi e mode... ................33

2 About recording/shooting

Before recording A.......................................................34

Adjust ing recordin g level and micr ophone sens itivity

Recording A .................................................................35

Recomme nded sett ings by record ing conditio n .................. 39

Record ing from ex ternal micro phone or othe r devices ........40

Before shooting movies n ..........................................42

Point the le ns toward the sub ject..... ....................................42

Shooting movies n.....................................................43

................. 34

3 About playback

Playback A ...................................................................48

Setti ng an index ma rk A ..............................................52

Playin g movies n .......................................................53

To play back mov ies on a TV .................................................. 56

How to beg in segment r epeat play back A n ..............57

Erasing A n ...............................................................58

Erasing f iles ........................................................................... 58

Erasing a ll files in a f older ..................................................... 59

Parti ally erasing a f ile ........................................................... 61

Trimmin g files A n ....................................................63

4 Menu setting

Menu set ting meth od ...................................................65

Rec Menu...................................................................... 67

Recording Settings .................................................... 71

Play Menu .................................................................... 74

File Menu ..................................................................... 76

LCD/Soun d Menu ........................................................ 77

Device Menu ................................................................ 78

Voice sync r ecording [ V-Sync. Rec] A ................................... 80

Rearra nging file s [Replace] A n ....................................... 82

Moving/C opying file s [File Move/Copy] A n .................... 83

Dividi ng files [Fil e Divide] A n.......................................... 85

Fn Setting [Fn. setting] A n.............................................. 87

Changin g the USB class [USB Se ttings] A n ..................... 88

Format ting the rec order [Forma t] A n .............................90

5 Using the recorder on your PC

Opera ting envir onment ................................................92

Connec ting to you r PC ...................................................9 4

Discon necting f rom your PC ..................................................95

Transfe r the voice fi les to your PC .................................96

Using Qu ick Time ..........................................................97

Using as P C camera .......................................................99

6 Other information

Alarm m essage lis t .....................................................100

Trouble s hooti n g ......................................................... 102

Access ories (optio nal) .................................................105

Speci ficatio ns.............................................................106

Technic al assist ance and sup port ................................ 111

Safety precautions

Before using you r new recorder, rea d this manual c arefully to ens ure that you know how to operate it safe ly and correct ly. Keep this manual in an easil y accessible lo cation for future reference.

• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to proper ty, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.

f Danger

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.

f Warning

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result.

f Caution

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.

Caution for usage environment

• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the recorder in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:

• Places where temperatures and/or humidity

are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.

• In sandy or dusty environments.

• Near flammable items or explosives.

• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the

rain. When using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well.

• In places prone to strong vibrations.

• Never drop the recorder or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.

• The recorder may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic/ electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or transmission towers. In such cases, turn the recorder off and on again before further operation.

• Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

• When attaching this recorder to a tripod, be sure to rotate only the screw of the tripod in the tripod socket of this recorder. Never rotate the recorder.

Safety precautions

Warning regarding data loss:

• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk.

• Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair per formed by the third par ty other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.

Handling the recorder

f Warning:

• Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases.

• Keep young children and infants away from the recorder.

Always use an d store the recorder o ut of the reach

of young chi ldren and infants to p revent the followi ng dangerous situat ions which could caus e serious injury: 1 Becoming entangled in the recorder strap,

causing strangulation.

2 Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or

other small parts.

3 Accidentally being injured by the moving

parts of the recorder.

• Do not use or store the recorder in

dusty or humid places.

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify

the unit yourself.

• Use SD/SDHC memory cards only.

Never use other types of cards.

If you accidentally insert another type of

card into the recorder, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the card by force.

• Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or car).

f Caution:

• Stop using the recorder immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.

Never remove the batteries with bare hands,

which may cause a fire or burn your hands.

• Be careful with the strap.

Be careful with the strap when you carry the

recorder. It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.

• Do not leave the recorder in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.

Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in

some circumstances, cause the recorder to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.

• Handle the recorder with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.

• When the recorder contains metal parts,

overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:

• When used for a long period, the recorder

will get hot. If you hold on to the recorder in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.

• In places subject to ex tremely cold

temperatures, the temperature of the recorder’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the recorder in cold temperatures.

Safety precautions

Battery handling precautions

Follow these imp ortant guide lines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

f Danger:

• The recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other AC adapters or chargers.

• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.

• Never heat or incinerate batteries.

• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.

• Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile.

• If a battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

f Warning:

• Keep batteries dry at all times.

• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.

• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the recorder.

• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

• Keep battery out of the reach of children.

• If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1 remove the battery immediately while being

careful not to burn yourself, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus

representative for service.

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.

Safety precautions

• Rechargeable battery have limited lifetime. When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition, replace it with a new one.

• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the recorder.

AC adapter

f Danger:

• Be sure to use the AC adapter with the

proper voltage (AC 100 - 240 V). Using it with other voltage levels may cause fire, explosion, overheating, electric shock or injury.

• For safety, be sure to unplug the

AC adapter from the outlet before performing maintenance or cleaning. Also, never plug in or disconnect the power plug with a wet hand. This may cause electric shock or injury.

f Warning:

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair

or modify the AC adapter in any way.

• Keep foreign objects including water,

metal, or flammable substances from getting inside the product.

• Do not moisten the AC adapter or

touch it with a wet hand.

• Do not use the AC adapter in the

vicinity of flammable gas (including gasoline, benzine and lacquer thinner).

In case

• ... the internal parts of the AC adapter are expose d because it ha s been droppe d or otherwise damaged:

• ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or if water, metal flammable substances or other foreign objects get inside it:

• ... you notice anything unusual when using the AC adapter such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1 do not touch any of the exposed par ts; 2 immediately disconnect the power supply

plug from the power outlet, and;

3 ca l l y ou r de a le r or lo c al O ly m pu s re p re s en t at iv e

for ser vicing. Continue d use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or injury.

f Caution:

• Do not use the AC adapter if the power plug is damaged or the plug is not completely connected to the outlet. This may cause fire, overheating, electric shock, short circuit or damage.

• Unplug the AC adapter from AC outlet when not using. If this precaution is not followed, fire, overheating or electric shock may occur.

• Make sure to hold the plug when removing the power plug from the outlet. Do not bend the cord excessively or put a heavy object on it. This may cause fire, overheating, electric shock or damage.

• If something appears to be wrong with the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the outlet and consult your nearest service center. Using the AC adapter may cause fire, overheating, electric shock or injury.

• 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). This may cause fire, explosion, leakage or overheating.

LCD monitor

• The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD Monitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

Safety precautions

Main features

Getting started

s Shoot s full high definit ion videos at t he

high re solution of 1920 x 1080 pixe ls. You can chan ge the shooting resolution according to yo ur usage (☞ P. 71).

s Adopt s the MPEG- 4 AVC and H. 264 formats

for video reco rding. This also all ows you to

Main features

enjoy hi gh-resol ution image s on a PC or a large-screen TV.

s Allows you to upl oad movie file s to video

sites , to easily share the m with the worl d throu gh the Internet. Su pports the 640x4 80 (30fps/ mp3) vi deo format su itable for upl oading vide o files (☞ P.7 1).

s Incorporat es a digital zoom func tion. This

allows you to cle arly captur e subjects t hat are far away from you (☞ P.4 5) .

s Util izes a high se nsitivit y, low noise ste reo

microphone capable of faithfully capturing the ori ginal sound .

Fixing the stereo microphones at a 45° angle

enables recording with a natural and expansive stereo feel.

s The rec ording format, wit hout compressin g

the original sound recording, "Linear PCM format , " and capabl e of efficie nt record "MP3 for mat" support. Scene can b e recor ded in a wide range of high quali ty (☞ P. 67) .

Capable of realistically recording various

different sound sources. High resolution recording at a high sampling frequency and bit count equivalent or superior to that of a music CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit count 16bit) is possible. Capable of recording natural sound for various purposes, including recording the practicing of a musical instrument.

s You can play back WAV and MP3 forma t files

trans ferred from a comput er in addition to files r ecorded by the device i tself.

This allows you to use this recorder as a music

player.

s Usin g the visuali zer, 5 types of v ideo

patte rns can be dis played on the LC D while playin g back voice fi les recorde d with the recorder (☞ P.74) .

s Supports high capacity recording media.

Capable of recordin g onto commerciall y available SD ca rds (☞ P.2 7).

s Equi pped with a va riety of feat ures that

support audio recording.

With this recorder you can customize a variet y of

recording functions such as the recording level and microp hone sensitivit y to suit the recording conditions and personal prefe rences (☞ P.6 7 ~ P. 6 8) .

s Equi pped with a va riety of feat ures to

improve v ideo shooti ng. When usi ng this recor der as a camera , you can custo mize a variet y of shooti ng function s according t o the sce ne (☞ P. 71 ~ P.73).

s Allow s you to move or copy fil es within th e

folde rs of an SD card ( ☞ P. 83 ).

s You can divide fil es (☞ P.85), or delet e part

of a file ( ☞ P.61) recorded i n PCM format in this recorder.

s Inde x mark feature s allow you to qui ckly

find desired locations (☞ P.5 2).

s Supports US B 2.0. Hi-Sp eed, which e nables

high -speed dat a transmission as an exte rnal memory device for your co mputer.

s It has a USB char ging function (☞ P.1 9). s It has a 2 .0 inch QVGA color LCD pan el. s Allows you to con nect the recorder t o a PC

and to us e it as a PC camera (☞ P. 99 ).

Checking the contents of the box

The following items are include d with the recorder. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the recor der.

LOCK

SD card

Voic e Recor der

USB cable

Check ing the conten ts of the box

USB-AC adapter (F-3AC)

Instructions

Lithiu m ion battery ( LI-42B)

• Warranty car d

• Contents may vary depending on purchase

location.

• Warranty differs depending on purchase

location. Warrant y card may not be included.

Note

• Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable and AC adapter. If any other company ’s cable is used, it may lead to malfunction of the recorder. Also, never use this dedicated cable with any other company’s products.

Identification of parts

2 3

Identification of parts

* & ^ % $ #

7 8

9 0 !

(

)

1 Built-in stereo microphone(R) 2 Built-in stereo microphone(L) 3 PEAK/LED indicator light (LED) 4 Lens 5 Main LCD (LCD panel) 6 Sub LCD (LCD panel) 7 + button 8 `OK button 9 REC (s) (Record) button

Recording/Shooting indicator light

(LED)

0 9 button ! LIST button @ MENU button # A-B REPEAT button $ – button % Fn button ^ ERASE button

& 0 button

* STOP (4) button ( Card cover ) Mode switch (A/n)

- Strap ho le

= MIC (Microphone) jack

(MIC/LINE-IN)

q EAR (Earphone) jack w POWER/HOLD switch e REMOTE jack

Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional). This enables operation of the start and stop recording/ shooting functions through the remote control.

r Connec tor cover t HDMI micro connector y USB connector u Battery cover lock button i Batte ry cover o Tri po d s oc ket p Built-in speaker

Display (LCD panel)

4 A mode [Recorder] mode display:

Folder list display

Identification of parts

File dis play

1 Root folder indicator 2 Folder name

File lis t display

1 Current folder name 2 File name 3 Guide indicator

2 3

4 5

1 Battery indicator 2 Current file number/

Total number of recorded files in the folder

3 Remaining recording time/

File length

4 Recorder status indicator

[K]: Record indicator [≠]: Pause indicator [L]: Stop indicator

[•]: Play indicator [ß

]: Forwarding indicator

[™]: Rewinding indicator

5 Level meter 6 Elapsed recording time/

Elapsed playback time

Identification of parts

4 A mode [Music] mode display:

List di splay 1

Identification of parts

When there are files and folders in the folder

1 Current folder name 2 Folder name/File name 3 Guide indicator

List di splay 2

Identification of parts

1 Current folder name 2 File name 3 Guide indicator

File dis play

2 3

4 5

1 Battery indicator 2 Current file number/

Total number of recorded files in the folder

3 File length 4 Recorder status indicator

[L]: Stop indicator [•]: Play indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator [™

]: Rewinding indicator

5 Level meter 6 Elapsed playback time

When there are only files in the folder

4 n mode [Movie] mode display:

Folder list display

Identification of parts

File dis play

1 Root folder indicator 2 Folder name

File lis t display

1 Current folder name 2 File name 3 Guide indicator

4 5

6 7

1 Shooting mode indicator 2 Icon display 3 Battery indicator 4 Current file number/

Total number of recorded files in the folder

5 Remaining shooting time/

File length

6 Recorder status indicator

[K]: Shooting indicator [≠]: Pause indicator [L]: Stop indicator [•]: Play indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator

]: Rewinding indicator

[™

Level meter

8 Elapsed shooting time/

Elapsed playback time

Identification of parts

4 Icon display:

Durin g shootin g or playbac k:

•• During shooting or playback, both

the main LCD and sub LCD are on. However, when the [

Main LCD

Display

] setting of [

Recording

Settings

] is set to [

Off

], both the LCDs

are off during shooting.

When op eration is s topped:

•• When operation is stopped, both the

main LCD and sub LCD are on.

•• When you switch to the menu

settings, both the main LCD and sub LCD are on.

Durin g recordi ng or playba ck:

•• During recording or playback, the

main LCD is off and only the sub LCD is on.

When op eration is s topped:

•• When operation is stopped, both the

main LCD and sub LCD are on.

•• When you switch to the menu

settings, both the main LCD and sub LCD are on.

Identification of parts

3 4

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1 Shooting mode (s) (n) 2 Recording Level ( 3 Zoom (

4 Microphone Sensitivity (q)(r) 5 Low Cut Filter (c) 6 Limiter ([) 7

Voic e Sync

8 Equalizer (]) (^) (_) (‘) 9 Playback Mode ( 0 Self timer (j)(k) ! White balance ({)(;)(<)(:)(=)(|) @ Metering (u)(v) # Exposure compensation (y) $ Image stabilization (I) % Reverse Angle Recording (o)

)/ Volume (

(Z)

) (X) (

)

About t he two LCD disp lays

The recorder has two displays, the main LCD and the sub LCD, utilized differently depending on mode and function.

mode

Durin g recordi ng or playba ck:

During recording or playback, the

main LCD is off and only the sub LCD is on.

When op eration is s topped:

When operation is stopped, both the

main LCD and sub LCD are on.

Menu settings:

When you switch to the menu

settings, both the main LCD and sub LCD are on.

mode

Durin g shootin g or playbac k:

During shooting or playback, both

the main LCD and sub LCD are on. However, when the [

Display

] setting of [

Settings

] is set to [

are off during shooting. (☞ P. 71) .

When op eration is s topped:

When operation is stopped, both the

main LCD and sub LCD are on.

Menu settings:

When you switch to the menu

settings, both the main LCD and sub LCD are on.

Main LCD

Recording

Off

], both the LCDs

Power supply

Inserting the battery

This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (LI-42B). Do not use any other type of battery.

The supplied rechargeable batter y is not fully charged. Before using the unit the first time or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended that you charge it until full (☞ P. 19) .

1 Slide the battery cover lock button in

the direction indicated by the arrow.

2 With the back label of the battery

facing up, line up the terminals of the recorder and battery. Insert the battery by sliding in direction A while pushing down in direction B.

• Be careful of the direction of the battery when inserting it.

3 Close the battery cover by pressing in

direction A and sliding in direction B.

4 Completely close the battery cover by

sliding its lock button in the direction indicated by the arrow.

• Verify that the battery lock cover button is locked.

Power supp ly

Power supply

Notes

• Be sure to turn off the power of the recorder before replacing the battery. Unloading the batter y while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunc tion such as corrupting the file, etc. If you take out the batter y while operating, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close.

• If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the

Power supp ly

dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to reset the time when you have loaded fresh battery.

• Remove the battery if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.

• 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 batter y is self discharging. After unpacking this product, charge the supplied lithium ion batter y before using the recorder for the first time.

Battery indicator

The battery indicator on the sub LCD changes as the battery lose power.

• When [æ] appears on the sub LCD, charging

the battery as soon as possible. When the batter y is too weak, [s] and [Battery Low] will appear on the display and the recorder will shut down.

• While charging, the battery indicator constantly changes and does not show the actual amount of power remaining.

Power supply

Connect to the USB-AC adapter to charge

It can be charged by connecting to the USB-AC adapter (F-3AC).

• Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB connection setting to [AC Adapt er] (☞ P. 88).

• Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P. 24) .

1 Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the

AC adapter.

To th e USB -AC adapter ’s (F-3AC) USB connector

2 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adapter, and then to an AC outlet.

To the AC outlet

3 While the recorder is during stop mode

or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder.

To the USB connector

4 Press the `OK button to start

charging.

• While [Pre ss OK to start charging] is

flashing, press the `OK button.

• If a button other than the `OK button is

pressed, the recorder enters the normal stop mode.

• The animation of the bat tery indicator is displayed on the sub LCD and the PEAK/LED indicator light turns on.

• When the battery is charged from the power of f mode, pressing any button during charging will make the recorder switch to the normal stop mode.

5 Charging is completed.

• The animation of the bat tery indicator on the sub LCD ends and the PEAK /LED indicator light turns of f.

• When the battery is charged from the power off mode, the power turns off after charging is completed.

Power supp ly

Power supply

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 correc tly place the rechargeable battery (supplied) into the recorder (☞ P.17 ).

Power supp ly

• Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P. 24) .

• Charging will not start if an SD card is not inser ted.

1 Boot the PC.

2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port

of the PC.

3 Insert an SD card into the recorder

(☞ P. 2 7) .

4 While the recorder is during stop mode

or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder.

5 The charging process will start.

• The animation of the bat tery indicator is displayed on the main LCD and the PEAK/ LED indicator light turns on.

. 6 Charging is completed when [Battery

Full] is displayed.

Charging time: approximately 2 hours * * It shows the approximate time when

charging the rechargeable bat tery fully from no remaining power at the room temperature. The charging time will be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of battery.

Power supply

Notes

• Charging is not possible during recording, shooting or playback.

• When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the batter y depending on the volume level even if [ indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder.

• Do no t put in or take out the ba ttery or AC adapte r when the recorder power is on or when this recorder is connected to another device. It may cause pro blems with the va lues and functi ons set in the recorder.

• T he charger can b e used within t he range of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). When using the charger abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to the shape of the AC wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.

• Do no t us e tr av el v ol ta ge c on ver te rs as t he y co ul d damage your charger.

• The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is not turned on. It may not also be charged when the PC is in standby, hibernate, or sleep mode.

• Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected.

•

You cannot charg e when [ø]*1 or [√]*2

blinks. Charge the battery at a temperature in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

*1 [

*2 [

• When using time becomes notably short even after the batter y is fully charged, replace them with new ones.

• Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.

• Selecting [PC Camera] in the USB connection settings will prevent the recorder to charge via USB. Select [Storage class] in the USB connection settings if you would like to charge (☞ P. 88 ).

º] is displayed in the battery

]: When the surrounding temperature

is low.

√

]: When the surrounding temperature

is high.

• In case you would like to charge using the [PC Camera] setting, select [Optional] in the USB connection settings, then connec t the USB cable to the recorder. Select [AC Adapter] at the [USB Connect] display to star t charging (☞ P. 88 ).

• The PEAK /LED indicator light turns on in accordance with the [LED] set ting (☞

Cauti ons concer ning the re chargea ble batter y

Read the following descriptions carefully when you use the lithium ion bat tery (LI-42B).

Discharging:

The rechargeable battery self-discharge while this is not in use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use.

Operating temperature:

The rechargeable battery is chemical products. The rechargeable batter y efficienc y may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. This is an inherent nature of such products.

Recommended temperature range:

When operating appliance:

0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F

Charging:

5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F

Storage f or a long period:

–20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F Using the rechargeable battery outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency and shorter battery life. In order to prevent bat tery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable bat tery from the products when you will not be using them for a long time, and store them separately.

P.77 ).

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Notes

• This recorder is designed to fully charge battery regardless of their energy level. However, for best results when charging newly purchased rechargeable battery that have not been used for a long time (more than one month), it is recommended to fully charge the battery then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times.

• When disposing rechargeable batter y, always

Power supp ly

observe the local laws and regulations. Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods.

• If lithium ion battery is not fully discharged, protect against short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposing.

For customers in G ermany:

Olympus has a contrac t with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.

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 of f, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained.

Turning o n the power

While the recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow.

• The display will turn on, and the power will be turned on.

Turning o ff the powe r

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow, and hold it for 0.5 seconds or longer.

• The display shuts of f, and the power will be turned off.

• The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off.

Auto Power O ff mode

If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 10 minutes (default) while the power is turned on, the power will be turned off (☞ P. 78 ).

• If the power is turned off by the Auto Power Off mode, turn on the power again.

• The Auto Power Off mode does not function during charging.

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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.

Set the r ecorder to HO LD mode

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position.

HOLD

• After [Hold] appears on the sub LCD, the recorder is set to HOLD mode.

Notes

• If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display lights for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the recorder.

• If HOLD is applied during operation of the recorder, operation is disabled and the operation state is preser ved (if playback has ended or recording or shooting has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, the recorder will enter the stopped state).

• The recorder can be effectively operated via the exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional), even when it is in HOLD mode.

Exit HOLD mode

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position.

Setting time and date [Time & Date]

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 f or the first time, when you ins ert the batte ry after the recorder ha s not been used fo r a long time, or when the clock is not set, [Set Time & Date] appears. When “Hour” flashes, perform the se tup from Step 1.

+− button

9 0 button `OK button

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select

the item to set.

• Select the item from the “Hour”, “ Minute”, “Ye ar”, “Month” and “Day” with a flashing point.

2 Press the + or − button to set.

• Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to select the next item, and pressing the + or − button to set.

• You can selec t between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute.

Example: 10:38 P.M

10:3 8 PM (Initial sett ing)

• You can selec t the order of the “Month”, “Day” and “Yea r” by pressing the LIST button while setting them.

Example: March 24 , 2011

3M 24D 2011Y (Initial sett ing)

24D 3M 2011Y

2011Y 3M 24D

22:38

3 Press the `OK button to complete the

setting.

Setti ng time and date

• The clock will star t from the registered time and date. Set all the items in accordance with a time signal, etc. and then press the

`OK button.

Note

• If you press the `OK button without setting all

the items, the settings will be discarded.

Setting time and date [Time & Date]

Changing the time and date

Setti ng time and date

While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the STOP (4) button to display the Time and Date, Remaining Memory and File Format. If the current time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below.

1 While the recorder is during stop

mode, press the MENU button.

• The menu will appear on the display (☞ P. 65) .

2 Press the + or − button to select

[Device Menu] tab.

• You can change the menu display by moving

the settings tab cursor.

+ − button `OK button

MENU button

3 Press the `OK button to move the

cursor to the item to set.

• [Device Menu] will appear on the display.

4 Press the + or − button to select [Time

& Date].

5 Press the `OK button.

• [Time & D ate] will appear on the display.

• The “Hour” will flash on the display, indicating the star t of the Time and Date setup process.

The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of “Setting time and date

[Time & Date]” (☞ P. 25 ).

6 Press the MENU button to close the

menu screen.

Inserting and ejecting an SD card

The “SD” indicated in the instruc tion manual refers to both SD and SDHC . You can use any commercially available SD card with the recorder.

Inserting an SD card

1 While the recorder is during stop

mode, open the card cover.

2 Face the SD card in the correct way and

insert into the card slot as shown in the diagram.

• Insert the SD card keeping it straight.

3 Close the card cover securely.

Note

• In some cases SD cards which have been formatted (initialized) by another device, such as a computer, may not be recognized. Be sure to format SD cards with this recorder before using them (☞ P.9 0) .

Ejecting an SD card

1 While the recorder is during stop

mode, open the card cover.

Inser ting and ejec ting an SD car d

• Inserting the SD card in the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the SD card to jam.

• If the SD card is not inser ted all the way, data may not be written to the SD card.

Inserting and ejecting an SD card

2 Push the SD card inward to unlock it,

and let it eject partially.

Inser ting and ejec ting an SD car d

• The SD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely.

3 Close the card cover securely.

Notes

• Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the SD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

• Depending on the SD card maker or type, some SD cards may not be recognized properly due to incompatibility issues with the recorder.

• Be sure to read the instruction manual supplied with the SD card before using it.

• In the case when the SD card cannot be recognized, remove the SD card then put it in

again to see if this recorder recognizes the SD card.

• The processing per formance reduces in an SD card when you repeat writing and deleting. In this case, format the SD card (

• There is no guarantee that all SD cards work with the recorder.

☞ P.9 0) .

About t he SD Card

When the SD card is write protected, there will be a display reading [SD card is locked]. Before inserting the card, turn of f the write protection function.

If the write protection switch is facing the [LOCK] direction, recordi ng and other functions cannot be carried out.

See the Olympus support homepage for a list of SD cards verified for this recorder in accordance with the Olympus standards.

LOCK

http://olympus-europa.com/ Although verified SD card makers are shown

on the Olympus homepage, Olympus doesn’t guarantee compatibility in all cases.

Also, according to changes in card specif ications, support may become no longer available.

Notes on the folders

The SD card can be used for the recording media. Voice files, movie f iles, and music files are sor ted 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. When recording with this recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record.

Root

Folder

File

Folder A

Folder B

Folder C

Folder D

Folder E

001

002

001

003

999

Each folder can store up to 999 files.

Notes on th e folders

Note

• Files or folders located under the folder [Root] will not be indicated on the recorder.

About the folders for movie shootings

Movie files recorded with the LS-20M are stored into folders.

Notes on th e folders

Each folder can store up to 9999 files.

First layer Second layer

Notes on the folders

Root

Folder File

Note

• Only the [Movie100] folder is created after a format. Whenever each of the folders will exceed 9999 files,

the next folder is created automatically.

DCIM

Movie100

Movie101

Movie102

ЖпмдетБ

999OLYMP

ЖпмдетБ

Movie999

Edit

When you divide a file, a new number is assigned to it and it is saved into the [Edit] folder.

001

002

003

9999

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