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 ).

Power supp ly

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.

Power supp ly

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.

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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

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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

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 (☞ P. 82).

Root

Up to 128 folder s can be created under th e [Music] fold er, including [Music].

Folder File

Music

First layer

Artist 01

Artist 02

Artist 03

Each folder can store up to 999 files.

Second layer Third layer

Album 01

Album 02

Album 03

001

002

003

004

005

999

Notes on th e folders

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 t he folders” (☞ P. 29 ~ P.3 1).

mode [Op eration of t he folders f or

voice re cordings]

Selec ting the fol ders and fil es

mode [Op eration of t he folders f or

movie shootings]

display

Folder list

display

Moving t hrough th e levels

File list d isplayFolder list

mode [Op eration of t he folders fo r music playb acks]

(First layer)

} Return: LIST button

Each time you press this it returns up one level. The 0 button can also serve as the LIST button on a list display.

{ Proceed: `OK button

Each time you press this it opens the folder or file selected in the list display and proceeds down one level.

• The 9 button can also serve as the `OK

button on a list display.

Folder list

display

Folder list

display

Folder list

display

(Second l ayer)

+ or – button

List display:

File list display

Select the folder or file.

The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed.

Switching between voice and movie mode

The recorder has two modes: voice recorder and movie recorder. Selec t the mode according to the purpose of use.

1 Slide the mode switch to A or n.

The mode switch does not work while the recorder is performing operations such as recording, shooting, and playback . Stop the recorder or turn off the power and then change the mode.

Note

• If you change the position of the mode switch while the recorder is operating, the recorder will continue the operation but will change the mode automatically once the operation has stopped.

About t he functi ons of each m ode

When the switch i s at the A position:

You can record voice and save the data to the [Folder A] through [Folder E] folders for voice recording, and play the voice files you recorded with the recorder. Music files transferred to the [Music] folder of the recorder can also be played (☞ P. 29, P.31) .

When the switch i s at the n position:

You can shoot movies and save the data to the [DCIM] folder dedicated to movie files, and play the movie files you shot (☞

About t he icons use d in this man ual

Indica tes an operation o r setting that is possible when the mode s witch is at the voice mode position.

Indica tes an operation o r setting that is possible when the mode s witch is at the movie mode position.

Indicates an operation or setting that is pos sible when the mo de switch is at e ither voice mod e or movie mode position.

P. 30).

Switch ing between voic e and movie mode

About recording/shooting

Before recording A

Getti ng Ready

Changing modes:

Slide the mode switch on the recorder to A (☞ P. 33) .

Before recording

Adjusting recording level and microphone sensitivity

Proper adjustment of [Mic Sense] (☞ P.67) and [Rec Level] (☞P.35-36 and P.68) is important to ensure highquality recording.

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Selec t the recording format:

Recording can be performed through the linear PCM format, as well as the MP3 formats (☞ P. 67 ).

About the built-in s tereo microphone:

[Rec Level] can be adjusted by [Manual] or [Auto]. Adjusting t he recording leve l using the [Manual] setting all ows a more customiz ed recording to mee t the recording env ironment. Refer to P.35-36 and P.68 for more i nformation on th e [Manual] setting.

When recording w ith the built-in microphone:

Point the bui lt-in stereo micro phone toward the sound s ource, with the LCD facing u pward.

The extension of the microphone sensitivity can be adjusted by changing the [Mic Sense] setting to [High] or [Low] (☞ P.67 ).

Recording A

Before starting recording, selec t a folder among [Folder A] to [Folder E]. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder [Folder A] might be used to store private information, while Folder [Folder B] might be dedicated to holding business information.

STOP (4) bu tton

REC (s) bu tton

9 0 button

1 Select the recording folder (☞ P. 3 2) .

• The recording/shooting indicator light will

flash and [≠] will appear on the sub LCD.

• The main LCD turns off.

a Remaining recording time b File number c Level meter (changes according to the

recording level and recording function settings)

• The voice sync level can be set when voice sync recording is on (☞ P. 8 0).

• [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording. Configure this while the recorder is stopped (☞ P. 67) .

• This recorder is designed to be able to record cleanly and evenly, even in recording conditions such as when the volume of the source sound changes significantly. However, even higher sound quality recordings can be achieved by adjusting the recording level manually (☞ P. 68 ).

Recording

3 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust

the recording level.

• The level can be adjusted from [00] to [30]. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter.

• If too big sound is input, the noise may

2 Press the REC (s) button to prepare

recording.

occur even if [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] or [Limiter ON] (☞ P.68). Also, in certain cases the PEAK/LED indicator light, which notifies large input, may not light. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

• [Mic Sense] is initially set to [Low]. If the sensitivity is too low, set it to [High] (☞ P. 67 ) .

• When [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will be adjusted automatically. Set [Rec Level] to [Manual] when using the recording level adjustment function and the limiter function (☞ P. 68 ).

Recording A

Achieving an optimal recording level:

• If the level meter reaches to the maximum

level or the PEAK/LED indicator light turns on, the recording level is too high.

This will cause distortions and affec t the

quality of the recording.

Recording

• The recording level should be adjusted so

When the l evel meter is maxe d out (the reco rded sounds wil l be distorte d).

that the level meter does not exceed [-6dB].

Examp le of conditions w here the recordi ng level has been l owered and the excess inp ut has been adju sted.

4 Press the REC (s) button to start

recording.

• The recording/shooting indicator light grows and [ K] will appear on the sub LCD.

d Elapsed recording time

5 Press the STOP (4) button to stop

recording.

• [L] will appear on the sub LCD.

File length

Notes

• To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the recording, confirm that the recording is activated by checking the recording/shooting indicator or the mode indicator in the sub LCD.

• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the PEAK/LED indicator light starts flashing. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.

• [Folder Full] will appear when the recording cannot be made any fur ther. Select another folder or delete any unnecessar y files before recording (☞ P.58) .

• [Memory Full] will appear when there is no free space. Delete any unnecessar y files before recording any further (☞ P. 58 ).

• If the REC (s) button is pressed when a function other than the record function is specif ied, [Cannot re cord in this fol der] is displayed. Select a folder from [Folder A] through [Folder E] and start recording again.

• Depending on the sound recording mode and the status of record media, the data transfer to the media cannot be done in time during recording and the skipped sound may be recorded. In this case, [Data Wri te Error] will appear during recording or when the recording is finished. After transferring the data to the PC, format the record media.

Recording A

• We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before recording (

• Pressing once the recording button of the optional exclusive remote control RS30W (☞ P.105) will make the recording start immediately.

• Due to the importance placed on sound reproducibilit y, this product is not suitable for use in a windy environment.

☞ P.9 0) .

About recordings in linear PCM format exceeding 2GB:

The recording will continue even if the volume of a single f ile exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM format recording.

• The file is saved ever y 2 GB in separate files. It will be treated as multiple files when playing back.

• When the recording exceeds 2 GB, the number of f iles in the folder may exceed 999 files. The 1000th file and later will not be recognized by the recorder, so check by connecting the recorder to a PC.

• It is possible to record a maximum of 24 hours continuously.

Pause

While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC (s) button.

• [≠] will appear on the sub LCD.

• The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when lef t in [Rec Pause].

Resume Recording:

Press the REC (s) button again.

• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.

File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.

LS20 0001 .WAV

123

1 User ID:

The user ID name that has been set on the

Digital Voice Recorder.

2 File number:

A file number is consecutively assigned. 3 Extension:

These are the f ile name extensions for the

recording format when recording with this device.

• Linear PCM format .WAV

• MP3 format .MP3

Recording

Recording A

Liste ning while a udio is rec orded (REC Mon itor)

If you star t recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the + or − button.

Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.

• After recording has started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone.

Recording

To EAR jack

Notes

• Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.

• To avoid irritation to the ear, inser t the earphone after turning down the volume level.

• Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback.

• When the ex ternal speaker is connected while recording, there is a risk that audio feedback will occur. It is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording (☞ P.6 9).

Settings relating to Recording

[Mic Sense] (☞ P. 67)

[Rec Mode] (☞ P. 67)

[Rec Level] (☞ P. 68)

[Low Cut Filter] (☞ P. 68)

[Self Ti mer] (☞ P. 69)

[Rec Monitor] (☞ P. 69)

[Plug-inPower] (☞ P. 69)

[Input Jack] (☞ P.70 )

[V-Sync. Rec] (☞ P. 80)

Sets the recording sensitivity.

Sets the recording rate for each recording format.

You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually.

This func tion can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises.

Sets the self-timer function.

Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack.

Select whether or not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack.

Select whether to connect an external device to the MIC jack to use it as a LINE IN jack for recording, or to connect an external microphone for recording.

Sets the start level for voice sync recording.

Recording A

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 func tions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions. The following table shows the recommended settings for some example recording conditions. Configure the functions to suit the actual recording conditions.

Recording condition

Recording

settings

Recording level*

(☞ P.6 8)

[Mic Sense]

(☞ P.67 )

[Low Cut Filter]

(☞ P.6 8)

[Rec Mode]

(☞ P.67 )

[Rec Level]*

(☞ P.6 8)

[Rec Monitor]

(☞ P.69)

[Plug-inPower]

(☞ P.69)

When [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will be adjusted automatically. When this happens, the

recording level adjustment function and limiter function will not work (☞ P.68).

Indoor musical

performance

When the [R ec Level] is set to [Manual] you can adjust the recording level. Adjust while looking at the level meter.

The recording level can be adjusted to suit the volume of the original sound

You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually.

When [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can configure the limiter func tion.

Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack.

Select whether or not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack.

Band

performance in a

practice studio

[Low][High]

[Off] or [100 Hz] [300Hz]

Performance in a

vast hall, etc.

Conferences with

large crowds in

vast meeting

venues

Conferences with

a few people

indoors

Recording

Recording A

Recording from external microphone or other devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connec ted and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows according to a device to be used.

• Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder ’s jack while it is recording.

Recording

Before you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack, change the [Input Jack] setting to [Microphone] (☞ P.70 ).

Recording with external mic rophone:

Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder.

To MIC jack

Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.101)

2-channel microphone (omni-directional): ME30W

These are highly sensitive omni- directional

microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances.

Compact G un Microphone (unidirectional): ME31

The directional microphones useful for

recordings such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing.

Compact zoom microphone (unidire ctional): ME32

The microphone is integrated with a tripod,

making it suitable to place on a table and record conferences or lecture from a distance.

Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W

This microphone is used to record sound at a

distance while minimizing surrounding noise.

Tie clip microp hone (omni-directional): M E15

Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.

Telephone pickup: TP7

Earphone type microphone can be plugged

into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.

Notes

• The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.

• Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used. When the plug-in power function is set to [On] power will be supplied by the recorder to the microphone (☞ P.6 9).

• Turn the plug-in power function to [Off] when an external microphone not supported by plug-in power is connected, as there is the risk that noise may be generated while recording (☞ P. 69) .

Recording A

Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder:

The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other device and the MIC jack of the recorder with the connec ting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.

Before you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack, change the [Input Jack] setting to [Microphone] (☞ P.70 ).

To audio outp ut termina l of other devices

Note

• If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even af ter adjusting the recording level (☞ be because the output level for the connected devices is too high or too low. When external devices are connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices.

To MIC jack

P.68), this could potentially

Recording the sound of this r ecorder with other devices:

• The sound of this recorder can be recorded using another device. In order to do so, connect the recorder’s EAR jack to the other device’s audio input terminal (MIC jack) using the connecting cord KA334 (optional) for dubbing.

• When connecting to another device with no LINE IN jack but only a MIC IN, use the connecting cord KA333 (optional) equipped with a resistance attenuator for dubbing.

Before you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack, change the [Input Jack] setting to [Line] (☞ P. 70 ).

To audio inpu t terminal of other devices

Note

• When you adjust the sound qualit y settings related to playback on the recorder, the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as well (☞ P. 74) .

To EAR jack

Recording

Before shooting movies n

Getti ng Ready

Changing modes:

Slide the mode switch on the recorder to n (☞ P. 33) .

Before shooting movies

Select the image q uality:

Set the movie resolution and recording format according to the content you want to shoot and its length (☞ P. 71).

Point the lens toward the subject

Point the lens toward the subject you want to shoot. You can verify the images you are shooting using the main LCD. While shooting, high-quality sound can be recorded using the built-in stereo microphone.

Subject

On mounting:

Accurate adjustments of the microphone’s angle and the like can be made when the device is affixed to a commercially available trip od used for cameras.

Shooting movies n

STOP (4) bu tton

REC (s) bu tton

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust

the recording level of sound (☞ P. 3 5) .

9 0 button

1 Press the REC (s) button to prepare

shooting.

e Recording level guide indicator

Shooting movies

3 Press the REC (s) button to start

shooting.

• The recording/shooting indicator light will

flash and [≠] will appear on the sub LCD.

• [Image Q uality] cannot be changed in the shooting standby mode or while shooting. Configure this while the recorder is stopped (☞ P.71).

a Shooting mode (Shooting paused state) b Remaining shooting time c File number d Level meter (changes according to the

recording level and recording function settings)

• The recording/shooting indicator light

grows and [ K] will appear on the sub LCD.

• Sound will also be recorded. f Shooting mode (Shooting state)

Shooting movies n

4 Press the STOP (4) button to stop

shooting.

Shooting movies

Notes

• To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the recording, conf irm that the shooting is activated by checking the recording/shooting indicator or the mode indicator in the sub LCD.

• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the PEAK/LED indicator light starts flashing. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.

• [Memory Full] will appear when there is no free space. Delete any unnecessar y files before recording any further (☞ P. 58 ).

• Depending on the image qualit y and the status of the recording media, data may not be able to be transferred in time to the recording media while shooting. This may result in sound skipping. In such a case, [Data Write Err or] may appear during shooting and recording may stop. After transferring the data to a PC, format the recording media.

• We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before shooting (☞ P.9 0) .

• Pressing once the recording button of the optional exclusive remote control RS30W (☞ P.105) will make the shooting start immediately.

• The remaining shooting time is estimate so the actual remaining shooting time may be less.

• [L] will appear on the sub LCD. g File length

About shooting that exceeds 4 GB:

If the size of a single file exceeds 4 GB, shooting will stop.

Shooting movies n

Adjus ting the vol ume

1 Press the `OK button during shooting

to change the function of the + and − buttons.

a Volume control indicator

2 Press the + or − button to adjust the

volume.

• The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to [30].

Note

• The default setting for the + and – buttons at the star t of shooting is zoom adjustment.

Using the zoom

1 Press the `OK button during shooting

to change the function of the + and − buttons.

a Zoom indicator

2 Press the + or − button during

shooting to adjust the shooting range.

[+]: Switches to telephoto screen. [−]: Switches to wide angle screen.

Zoom bar

• When you start using the zoom, the zoom bar is displayed on the main LCD.

Note

• The zoom function will not work if the [Magic Movie] has been set to [PIN HOLE].

Shooting movies

Shoot ing using th e recorde r upside dow n

This func tion 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.

Shooting movies n

Set the [Reverse Angle Recording] to [On] before shooting with the recorder upside down (☞ P.7 1).

Shooting movies

Sho oting with t he reverse a ngle recor ding func tion:

When using the recorder upside down like shown in the picture, the left and right channel of the built-in stereo microphone are automatically reversed, so you can shoot in the same way you do during normal conditions.

Normal shooting

Upside down recording

During upside down recording, o is displayed on the main LCD.

Settings relating to shooting

Select the desired settings according the shooting environment and purpose of use (☞ P.71 ~ P. 73) .

[Image Quality] (☞ P.71)

[Main LCD Display] (☞ P.71)

[Reverse Ang le Recording]

(☞ P.71)

[Magic M ovie] (☞ P.72 )

[Image Stabilizer] (☞ P.72 )

[Metering] (

☞ P.7 2)

[White Balance] (☞ P.72 )

[Exposure Comp.] (☞ P.73 )

[High ISO Mode] (☞ P.73 )

Set the resolution and the sound quality of the movie you will shoot.

Set whether to turn the main LCD on or off during shooting.

Set shooting with the recorder turned upside down.

Use special effects to shoot rich and expressive movies.

Minimize the blur caused by the recorder’s shakings or by the subject’s movements during shooting.

Select the range for metering brightness.

Set the white balance according to the shooting scene.

Set an appropriate exposure.

Set the shooting sensitivit y.

Shooting movies n

Shooting’s recorded sound settings

Configure the settings of the sound recorded during shooting (☞ P.67 ~ P.70). It is convenient to use these settings in combination with [Recording

Settings].

[Mic Sense] (☞ P. 67)

[Rec Level] (☞ P. 68)

[Low Cut Filter] (☞ P. 68)

[Self Ti mer] (☞ P. 69)

[Rec Monitor] (☞ P. 69)

[Plug-inPower] (☞ P. 69)

[Input Jack] (☞ P.70 )

Sets the recording sensitivity.

You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually.

This func tion can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises.

Sets the self-timer function.

Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack.

Select whether or not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone connected to the

MIC

jack.

Select whether to connect an external device to the MIC jack to use it as a LINE IN jack for recording, or to connect an external microphone for recording.

File names will be automatically created for files shooting by this recorder.

PB03 0001 .MOV

1342

1 Month:

1 to C (A=October, B=November,

C=D ecemb er).

2 Day:

01 to 31.

3 File number:

A file number is consecutively

assigned.

4 Extension: The file name extensions of the movie

files shot using the recorder.

• MOV format .MOV

Shooting movies

Recording from externalmicrophone

You can connect an external microphone to record sound. Do not plug or unplug a device into/from the recorder’s jack during shooting. For details on how to connec t an external microphone and the external microphones that can be used with the recorder, see ☞ P.4 0.

About playback

Playback A

The recorder can play WAV and MP3 format files. To playback a f ile recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer.

STOP (4) bu tton

Playback

1 Select the file to be played back from

+ − button `OK button

the folder which contains it (☞ P. 3 2) .

2 Press the `OK button to start

playback.

• [•] will appear on the sub LCD.

• When playback star ts, the main LCD turns off.

a File length b File number c Level m eter d Elapsed playback time

3 Press the + or − button to adjust to a

comfortable listening volume.

• The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to [30].

4 Press the STOP (4) button at any point

you want to stop playback.

• [L] will appear on the sub LCD.

• This will stop the file being played back midway. When the resume function is activated the stopped location will be registered, even if the power is turned off. The next time the power is turned on, playback may be resumed from the registered stopped location.

Playback A

Settings relating to playback

[Play Mod e] (☞ P.7 4)

[Equalize r] (☞ P.7 4)

[Visualizer] (☞ P.7 4)

[Skip Sp ace]

P.7 5)

(☞

You can sele ct the playback m ode that fit s your prefere nce.

If you chan ge the equalize r setting, you can enj oy the music with yo ur favorite s ound qualit y.

You can enjoy wa tching images during th e playback of voic e files.

The skip interval length can be set.

Note

• When the [ Visualizer] setting in the [Play Menu] is set to [On], the set visualizer ef fect is

displayed on the main LCD during the playback of voice files (☞ P. 74) .

Playback through earphone

An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening.

• When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-of f.

To EAR jack

Forwarding

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9 button.

• When you release the 9 button the recorder

will resume normal playback.

• If there is an index mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location (☞ P. 52 ).

• The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.

Playback

Notes

• To avoid irritation to the ear, inser t the earphone after turning down the volume level.

• When you listen with the earphone during playback , do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability.

Playback A

Rewinding

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 0 button.

Playback

• When you release the 0 button the recorder will resume normal playback.

• If there is an index mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location (☞ P. 52 ).

• The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file.

Locat ing the begi nning of a fi le

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.

• The recorder skips to the beginning of the current f ile.

While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice.

• The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file.

Notes

• When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback, the recorder will stop at the position of the index mark (☞ P. 52 ).

• When [Skip Space] is set to other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/reverse the specif ied time, then will start playback (☞ P. 75).

About m usic 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.

File format

WAV for mat

MP3 format

• Variable bit rate MP3 files (in which conversion bit rates can vary) may not be played back properly.

• For WAV files, this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV files other than these cannot be played back.

• Even if the format of the file is compatible for playback on this recorder, the recorder does not support every encoder.

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz, 4 8 kHz,

88.2 k Hz, 96 kHz

MPEG1 Layer3:

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

MPEG2 Laye r3:

16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

Bit rate

16 bit or 24 bit

From 8 kbps u p to 320 kbp s

Playback A

Playback

Setting an index mark A

Setti ng an index m ark

If an index mark is placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file. Index marks can be added only during PCM recording with this recorder or to PCM files recorded using this recorder.

• To add index marks, the index function must be registered to the Fn button (☞ P.7 6).

1 Press the Fn button at the position you

Setting an index mark

want to add an index mark.

• A number appears on the sub LCD and an index mark will be placed.

• Even after an index mark is placed, recording or playback will continue so you can place index marks in other locations in a similar manner.

Clearing an index mark

1 Play the file containing the index mark

you wish to erase.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the index mark to erase during playback.

3 While the index number is displayed

for approximately 2 seconds on the sub LCD, press the ERASE button.

• The index mark is erased.

•

Index numbers af ter the erased index number will be automatically decreased by 1.

Notes

• During recording or playback , the main LCD is off.

• Up to 16 index mark s can be set in a file. If you try to place more than 16 index marks, the [Index Full] message will appear for index marks.

• Index marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file (☞ P.76 ).

• An index mark cannot be added to a movie file shot with the recorder or a file in MP3 format.

• Index marks cannot be erased during repeat playback (☞ P.5 7) .

Pressing the ERASE button during repeat

playback will make the recorder enter into trimming mode (☞ P.63).

Playing movies n

You can play movie f iles shot with the recorder. The recorder can also be connected to a T V so that you can enjoy high definition movies on a large screen.

• [•] will appear on the sub LCD.

a File length b File number c Level m eter d Elapsed playback time

3 Press the + or − button to adjust to a

STOP (4) bu tton

+ − button

`OK button

1 Select the movie file to play (☞ P. 3 2) .

comfortable listening volume.

• The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to [30].

4 Press the STOP (4) button at any point

you want to stop playback.

• [L] will appear on the sub LCD.

Playing movies

2 Press the `OK button to start

playback.

Notes

• Movies shot with a device other than the recorder or movie files imported from a PC may not play correctly.

• Using a computer to edit movie f iles recorded on this recorder may make them not playable by this recorder.

Playing movies n

Pause

While the recorder is during playback mode, press the `OK button.

Playing movies

• Playback on the main LCD pauses.

• [

] will appear on the sub LCD.

To resume playback:

Press the `OK button again.

• Playback will resume from the point where you

last paused it.

Forwarding

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9 button.

• When you release the 9 button the recorder

will resume normal playback.

• The recorder stops when it reaches the end of

the file. Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.

Playing movies n

Rewinding

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 0 button.

• When you release the 0 button the recorder will resume normal playback.

• The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file.

Locat ing the begi nning of a fi le

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.

• The recorder skips to the beginning of the current f ile.

While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice.

• The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file.

Note

• When [Skip Space] is set to other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/reverse the

specif ied time, then will start playback (☞ P. 75).

Playing movies

Playing movies n

To play back movies on a TV

The recorder can be connected to play movies on High Def inition TV sets by using the optional HDMI micro cable (Type D).

Turn off the power of the recorder and TV before connecting them.

Connec ting wit h HDMI micro c able

Playing movies

1 Connect the HDMI micro cable to the

HDMI connector on the TV.

2 Connect the HDMI micro cable to the

HDMI connector on the recorder.

3 Turn on the TV and switch [Input] to

[HDMI].

4 Turn on the recorder.

5 Select the video file to play (☞ P. 3 2 ). 6 Press the `OK button to start

playback.

HDMI micr o connector

HDMI micro

cable

Notes

• The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Change the output signal setting in the [HDMI] setting of the recorder to match the signal of the TV (☞ P.7 4).

• For details on changing the input setting of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.

• Use an HDMI cable that matches the HDMI micro connector on the recorder and the HDMI connector on the TV.

• Depending on the T V’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.

• It is not possible to record sound and shoot movies while the recorder is connec ted via HDMI cable.

• Do not connect the recorder to another HDMI output device. Doing so may result in a malfunction.

• When the recorder is connected to the computer by the USB cable, do not connec t the HDMI cable to the recorder.

• The main LCD does not turn on while the recorder is connected via HDMI cable.

• When connecting the recorder to a T V that suppor ts the sampling rate outputs of 96kHz and 88.2kHz, the sound will be output only from the TV speaker, and not from the recorder's speaker or the headphones.

• When connecting the recorder to a T V that does not support the sampling rate outputs of 96kHz and 88.2kHz, the sound will be output only from the recorder's speaker or the headphones, and not from the T V speaker.

How to begin segment repeat playback A n

This func tion enables repeated playback of part of the file b eing played.

A-B RE PEAT

button

1 Select a file that has a segment you

would like to play back repeatedly, and start playback.

2 Press the A-B REPEAT button at the

point you want to start segment repeat playback.

• [w] will flash on the sub LCD.

• Fast forwarding and rewinding can be

conducted when [w] is flashing in the same manner as during normal playback, and you can quickly proceed as far as the end position (☞ P.49) .

• When it reaches the end of the file while [w] is flashing, point [x] becomes the end of the file, and repeat playback will star t.

3 Press the A-B REPEAT button again at

the position where you want to end segment repeat playback.

• The recorder continuously plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is canceled.

Cance ling the se gment repe at playbac k functi on

Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback.

a Press t he `OK or STOP (4) button

Pressing the `OK or STOP (4) button will release segment repeat playback, and stop playback.

b Press t he 9 button

Pressing the 9 button will release segment repeat playback, and make the recorder to skip to the beginning of the ne xt file.

c Press t he 0 button

Pressing the 0 button will release segment repeat playback, and make the recorder to skip to the beginning of the current file.

d Press t he A-B REPEAT button

Pressing the A- B REPEAT button will release segment repeat playback, and it will return to normal playback mode.

How to begin segment repeat playback

Erasing A n

Erasing files

A selected file can be erased from a folder.

+ − button `OK button

ERASE button

Erasing

1 Select the file you want to erase

(☞ P. 32 ) .

2 While the recorder is during stop mode

in the file list display, press the ERASE button.

3 Press the + or − button to select

[File Erase].

4 Press the `OK button.

5 Press the + button to select [Start].

• If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop mode.

Erasing A n

6 Press the `OK button.

• The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start.

• [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically.

Erasing all files in a folder

All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.

+ − button `OK button

ERASE button

1 Select the folder you want to erase

(☞ P. 32 ) .

2 While the recorder is during stop mode

in the folder list display, press the ERASE button.

Erasing

• If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop mode.

Erasing A n

3 Press the + or − button to select [Erase

in Folder].

4 Press the `OK button.

Erasing

5 Press the + button to select [Start].

6 Press the `OK button.

• The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start.

• [Erase Done] is displayed when the folder is erased.

Erasing A n

Partially erasing a file

An unwanted part of a file can be erased.

It is recommended to make a copy of the original file before par tially erasing it (☞ P. 83, P.9 6) .

ERASE button

1 Play the file you want to partially

erase.

• Forward a file to the position that shall be

erased. If the file is long, use the 9 button to move to the position you want to delete.

2 In the starting position of the partial

erase, press the ERASE button.

• [Erase start] will flash on the sub LCD.

• While [Era se start] is flashing, playback continues and you can rewind or fastforward as usual to locate the erase end position quickly. If the end of the f ile is reached while this indication is flashing, that position will become the erase end position.

3 In the position you want to end partial

erase, press the ERASE button again.

• [Start point] and [E nd point] on the sub LCD flash alternatively.

4 Press the ERASE button.

• The display will switch to [Parti al erasing !] and start the partial erase. The deletion is completed when [Par tial erase completed.] is displayed.

• Playback will stop at the end location of the partial erase.

• If you do not press the ERASE button within 8 seconds, the partial erase operation will be canceled and the recorder will return to stop mode.

Erasing

Notes

• Only a file that has been recorded or shot with this recorder can be partially erased.

• You cannot recover a f ile 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 star t position and end position may be offset by up to approximately 1 second.

• The locked files and files set as read-only cannot be erased (☞ P.76 ).

• If there is a f ile that cannot be recognized by the recorder, that file will not be erased. Please

connect the recorder to your PC to erase.

Erasing

• The process may take some time.

Verify the bat tery level and avoid to run out of

batter y during the process by connecting the

AC adapter beforehand.

While processing, doing the following may

cause data damage:

1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter. 2 Removing the battery. 3 Removing the SD card.

• To partially erase a voice f ile, the available space in the SD card must be equivalent or greater than the size of the file to be partially erased.



Erasing A n

Trimming files A n

Trimming mode will erase the beginning and the end of the file. The area that has been designated by the segment repeat playback function will be lef t and the beginning and the end part will be erased. Follow the f irst three steps of the segment repeat playback function procedure (☞ P.57) to trim a file.

+ − button `OK button

ERASE button

1 Press the

ERASE

button during

segment repeat playback.

• ÛTri mmi ngÝwill appear on the display.

2 Press the + button to select [Start].

• If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop mode.

3 Press the `OK button.

Trimming files

• [Being trimmed!] will be disp layed on the Main LCD, and trim ming will start . When [Out of the selected area is deleted] is displayed, operation will be completed.

Notes

• The trimming function is only available for files recorded with this recorder.

• Trimmed data cannot be recovered.

Please verify the data before trimming.

• Trimming does not change the f ile creation date or the time it was last modified.

• When trimming a movie f ile, the selected start position and end position may be offset by up to approximately 1 second.

• Locked and read-only files cannot b e trimmed.

• The process may take some time.

Verify the bat tery level and avoid to run out of

batter y during the process by connecting the

AC adapter beforehand.

Trimming files

While processing, doing the following may

cause data damage:

1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter. 2 Removing the battery. 3 Removing the SD card.

• To trim a voice file, the available space in the SD

card needs to be equivalent or greater than the size of the file to be trimmed.

Trimming files A n

Menu setting

Menu setting method

Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows.

+ − button `OK button

MENU button

1 While the recorder is during stop

mode, press the MENU button.

• The menu will appear on the display.

2 Press the + or − button to move to the

tab that contains the item you want to set.

• You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.

3 Press the `OK button to move the

cursor to the item to set.

4 Press the + or − button to move to the

item you want to set.

5 Press the `OK or 9 button.

• Moves to the set ting of the selected item.

6 Press the + or − button to change the

setting.

Menu setting method

7 Press the `OK button to complete the

setting.

• You will be informed that the settings have been establishe d via the screen.

• Pressing the 0 button without pressing the `OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen.

8 Press the MENU button to close the

menu screen.

Menu setting method

Note

• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied.

Menu setting method

CRec Menu

Mic Sen se A n

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.

By default, [Mic Sense] is initially set to [Low], and [Rec Level] to [Manual]/ [Limiter ON]. To achieve higher qualit y recordings, it's necessary to adjust the recording level manually. For details, check ☞ P. 35 -3 6, P.6 8.

[High]:

This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises.

[Low]:

This is the standard level of microphone sensitivity. Select this mode for cases where the volume of the source sound is high, such as a band performance.

Note

•

When you would like to clearly record a speaker’s voice, set [Mic Sense] to [Low] and hold recorder ’s built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker’s mouth (5-10 cm) when recording.

Rec Mode A

The recor der supports th e Linear PCM recordi ng format, w hich allows sound to be r ecorded with a qualit y equivalent to CD or hig her, and the MP3 format, w hich allows files to b e saved with a high compressi on ratio. This means you c an choose to give priorit y to either sound qu ality or recordi ng time.

1 Select the recording format.

[PCM]:

This is an uncompressed audio format which is used for music CDs and the like.

[MP3]:

MPEG is the international standard established by a working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

2 Select the recording rate.

When [PCM] is select ed:

[96 kHz/24 bit] to [44.1 kHz/16 bit]

When [MP3] is sel ected:

[320 kbps] or [256 kbps]

Notes

• When the recording format is set to the MP3 formats, the sampling rate will be encoded and processed at 44.1 kHz.

• When a high recording rate setting is used the file capacity will increase. Make sure that the amount of memory remaining is sufficient before recording.

• When the recorder is in movie mode, the [Rec Mode] setting will not be af fected. To set the recording mode, set the [Image Quality] setting in [Recording Settings] while in movie mode (☞

P.71).

Menu setting method

Rec Level A n

You can set the device to automatically or manually adjust the recording level.

1 Select [Manual] or [Auto].

[Manual]:

Recording is performed by manually

Menu setting method

adjusting the recording level.

[Auto]:

Recording is performed by automatically adjusting the recording level. This is useful for when you will be recording right away.

• If you select [Manual], proceed to the operation of step 2.

2 Select limiter function.

[Limiter ON]:

This func tion will adjust the input level when sudden high volume is encountered. This will prevent sound distortion.

[Limiter OFF]:

Disables this function.

Adjust t he recording leve l:

1 Press the 9 or 0 button while

the recorder is recording, shooting or paused to adjust the recording level.

Notes

• The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the recording level is set to [Auto]. Set the recording level to [Manual] to use the recording level adjustment feature.

• When the unit is set to [Auto], the limiter function will be disabled.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. When this happens the sound will be recorded in a distorted manner since the recording level is too high. If sound distortions do not disappear even after the recording level has been adjusted, change the setting for microphone sensitivit y (☞ P.67) and adjust the recording level again.

•

If too big sound is input, the noise may occur even if [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] or [Limiter ON].

• The level can be adjusted from [00] to [30]. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter.

Low Cut Fil ter A n

The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This func tion can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. [Off]:

Disables this function.

[100H z]:

This setting will reduce the noise generated from air conditioners or projectors. It is effective for indoor recording.

[300Hz]:

Use this setting when sufficient ef fects cannot be obtained with the [100H z] setting.

Note

• When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Line], the Low Cut Filter function is disabled (☞

P.70 ).

Menu setting method

Self Ti mer A n

The self-timer function allows a certain amount of time to elapse after you press the REC (s) button and then starts recording or shooting. Set this function according to the purpose of recording or shooting. [Off]:

Disables this func tion.

[beep 5sec]:

A beep tone sounds and the PEAK/LED indicator light flashes from 5 seconds before. The flashing speed increases from 3 seconds before recording or shooting starts.

[beep 12sec]:

A beep tone sounds and the PEAK/LED indicator light flashes from 12 seconds before. The flashing speed increases from 3 seconds before recording or shooting starts.

[metalic5sec]:

A rhythm count tone sounds and the PEAK /LED indicator light flashes from 5 seconds before. The flashing speed increases from 3 seconds before recording or shooting starts.

[metalic12sec]:

A rhythm count tone sounds and the PEAK /LED indicator light flashes from 12 seconds before. The flashing speed increases from 3 seconds before recording or shooting starts.

Notes

• To cancel the self-timer af ter it starts press the

STOP (4) button.

• Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot.

• When the [LED] setting is set to [Off], the LED does not flash during self-timer operation. After the time set for the self-timer elapses, recording or shooting starts automatically (☞ P. 77 ).

• When the [Beep] set ting is set to [Off], beep does not sound during self-timer operation. After the time set for the self-timer elapses, recording or shooting starts automatically (☞ P. 77 ) .

Rec Moni tor A n

Select whether or not to output audio from the earphone jack while recording. [On]:

Enables the recording monitor function. Sound will be output from the EAR jack.

[Off]:

Disables this func tion. Sound will not be output from the EAR jack.

Note

Plug- inPower A n

External microphones which are suppor ted by plug in power can also be used. Whether or not to supply power to external microphones can be configured. [On]:

When the plug-in power function is activated, power will be supplied to the connec ted external microphone. Select this when external microphones supported by plug-in power are connected (☞ P. 40 ).

[Off]:

Disables this function. Select this when external microphones not supported by plug-in power are connected.

Notes

• When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Line], the plug in power func tion is disabled.

• Turn the plug-in power function to [Off] when an external microphone not supported by plugin power is connected, as there is the risk that noise may be generated while recording.

• Phantom power cannot be supplied, even when the plug in power func tion is set to [On].

] while recording.

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Input Ja ck A n

Select whether to use the recorder’s MIC jack to connect an external microphone or as a LINE IN jack to connec t an external device. [Microphone]:

Set this when connecting an external microphone.

[Line]:

Set this when connecting an external device to use the jack as a LINE IN.

Note

• When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Line], the Low Cut Filter function is disabled (☞

V-Sync. Rec A

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See “Voice sync re cording [V-Sync . Rec] A” (☞ P. 80 ).

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P.6 8).

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JRecording Settings

Image Q uality n

You can set the image qualit y (resolution) of the movie you will shoot. Select an image mode according to the purpose of use. Concurrently with the image quality, you can also set the movie’s sound quality.

1 Select the image quality.

[1920 ×1080 30fps] [1280 × 720 30 fps] [640 × 480 30fps]:

• Setting the resolution to higher values (number of pixels) allows more detailed shootings, but will result in larger files. Set the image quality according to the purpose of use.

2 Select the recording rate.

When [1920 x 1080 30fps] is selected:

[PCM 96 kHz/24 b it] to [PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit]

When [1280 x 720 30fps] is s elected:

[PCM 96 kHz/24 b it] to [PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit]

When [640 x 480 30 fps] is selected:

[MP3 320 kbps] or [MP3 256 kbps]

Notes

• When a high recording rate setting is used the file capacity will increase. Make sure that the amount of memory remaining is sufficient before recording.

• It is recommended to set the resolution to [640×48 0 30fps] and MP3 format when uploading to video sites.

• During movie mode (n), the sound is recorded at the recording rate set in [Image Quality]. The setting configured in [Rec Mode] under [Rec Menu] will not be reversed(☞

P.67 ).

Main LCD D isplay n

Set whether to turn on the main LCD during shooting depending on the location and environment of use. The batter y life will increase if the LCD is off during shooting. [On]:

The main LCD is turned on also during shooting.

[Off]:

The main LCD is turned off during shooting.

Note

• When shooting with the LCD off, use a tripod or shoot with the recorder placed on a stable and flat surface.

Revers e Angle Reco rding n

Set upside down recording to shoot using the recorder upside down (☞ P.4 6) . [On]:

Enables the upside down recording function.

[Off]:

Disables this function.

Note

• The setting returns automatically to [Off] af ter the shooting finishes. To continue shooting using the upside down recording function, configure the setting again.

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Magic Mo vie n

5 types of filters allow you to easily apply various effects when shooting movies, enabling you to capture dynamic scenes and special moments in your own distinctive way.

[On]:

Enables the magic movie function. You can select the magic movie type.

• Select the desired magic movie type from [ROCK], [POP], [PIN HOLE], [SKETCH] and [WATERCOLOR].

• If you select [ROCK], effects from [1] to [3] can be applied.

[Off]:

Disables this function.

Notes

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• In case the magic movie is set to [On], only the movie file with special effects will be recorded. The original version of the movie will not be recorded.

• Special effects cannot be applied or removed afterwards.

• If you want to shoot a movie normally without applying special effec ts, verify that the [Magic Movie] setting is set to [Off] before shooting.

• The zoom function will not work if the [Magic Movie] has been set to [PIN HOLE

Image St abilize r n

You can reduce the amount of recorder shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification. [On]:

The image stabilizer is activated.

[Off]:

The image stabilizer is deactivated. This is recommended for shooting when the recorder is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface.

Note

• Images may not be stabilized if recorder shake is too severe.

Metering n

The recorder is equipped with multi-zone metering and spot metering. Set the proper metering according to the scene to be shot. [Multi-zone Metering]:

Shoots to obtain a balanced brightness over the entire screen (Meters the brightness at the center and surrounding areas of the screen separately).

[Spot Metering]:

Shoots the subject at the center during backlighting (Meters the brightness at the center of the screen).

Note

• When set to [Multi-zone Metering], the center may appear dark when shooting against strong backlighting.

White Ba lance n

For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. [{] Auto:

The recorder automatically adjusts the white

balance according to the shooting scene.

[;] Sunny:

For shooting outdoors under a clear sky.

[<] Cloudy:

For shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky.

[:] Fluorescent:

For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting (household lighting, etc.).

[=] Incandescent:

For shooting under incandescent lighting (off ice, etc.).

[|] Quick O peration:

You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the recorder at a white object like a sheet of white paper.

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When [Quick Operation] is selected:

1 Point the lens at a white sheet of paper.

• Place the sheet of paper so that it fills the screen, and avoid creating shadows.

2 Press the `OK button.

• The white balance is set.

Note

• The registered white balance is stored into the recorder. It will not be deleted even if you turn the power off.

Expos ure Comp. n

The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the recorder based on the shooting mode can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.

Press the + or – button to adjust the exposure.

• You can adjust the exposure from [-2 .0] to [+2.0 ], incrementing it by 1/3 steps.

Note

• The value you set remains stored into the recorder even if you turn the power of f. Check the setting before you star t shooting.

High ISO M ode n

Set the shooting sensitivit y. [Normal]:

The recorder automatically adjusts the sensitivity according to theshooting scene.

[High ISO]:

The recorder uses a higher sensitivity compared to [Normal] to minimize blur caused by a moving subject or by recorder shake.

Note

• If you set the sensitivity to [High ISO], the amount of image noise may increase depending on the shooting environment.

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#Play Menu

Play Mod e A n

You can select the playback mode that fits your preference.

Select the desired playback mode:

[File]:

Stop after playing back the current f ile.

[File Repeat]:

Play the current file repeatedly.

[Folder]:

Play files continuously in the current folder until the last file and stop.

[Folder Repeat]:

Play all files in the current folder

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continuously.

[All]:

Play all files in the currently selected voice mode or movie mode continuously and stop.

[All Repeat]:

Play all files in the currently selected voice mode or movie mode continuously and repeatedly.

Notes

• In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two seconds on the sub LCD and the recorder stops at the start of the last file.

• In [

Folder] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two seconds on the sub LCD and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder.

• In [All] mode, after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder will start playing from the first f ile in the next folder. When it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder, [End] flashes for two seconds on the sub LCD and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the recorder.

Equalizer A n

If you change the equalizer set ting, you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality.

1 Select the desired equalizer

characteristics.

[Off]:

Disables the equalizer function.

[ROCK] [POP] [JAZZ ]:

Enables the equalizer function.

[User]:

Select [User] to save your own custom equalizer settings. If [User] is selected, proceed to Step 2.

2 Select the frequency band.

[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kH z]: Select the frequency bandwidth setting.

3 Select the equalizer level.

• You can select the equalizer level from [–6] to [+6] in 1dB increments.

• The higher the decib el value, the louder the sound.

• To change the settings again, press the 9 or 0 button and repeat the procedure from step 2.

Visua lizer A

5 types of video (visualizer) can be displayed on the screen along with the playback of files. This allows you to enjoy sound and video together. [Off]:

Disables this function. [Equalizer] [Run!] [Pink Line] [Mysterious Tree] [Rainy Blue]: Select the desired visualizer type.

Note

• The visualizer is enabled during file playback in

voice mode (A).

Skip Sp ace A n

This function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a f ile being played for a set period. This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back shor t phrases.

1 Select [Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip]. 2 Set the skip space.

When [Forward Skip] is selected:

[File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip]

[1min. Skip] [5min. Skip] [10min . Skip]

When [Reverse Skip] is selected:

[File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip]

[1min. Skip] [5min. Skip] [10min . Skip]

Forwar d/Reverse Skip Playback:

1 Press the `OK button to start

playback.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button.

• The recorder will skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a set space and start playing back.

Note

• If there is an index mark closer than the interval of the skip space, the recorder will forward skip/reverse skip to that position.

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!File Menu

Erase L ock A n

Locking a f ile keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder (

☞ P. 59) .

[On]:

Locks the file and prevents it from being erased.

[Off]:

Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.

Repla ce A n

See “Rearrangi ng files [Replace] A n” (☞

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File Move /Copy A n

See “Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy] A n” (☞

P. 83) .

File Div ide A n

See “Di viding files [File Divid e] A n

P. 82) .

” (☞ P. 85).

Property A n

File and folder information can be confirmed from the menu screen.

When a file is selected: [Name] [Date] [Size] [File Length] and [File Format] will appear on the display. When a folder is se lected: [Name] and [Date] will appear on the display.

Note

Select a file for which you would like to confirm

• information in advance before operating the menu.

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DLCD/Sound Menu

Main LCD A n

Main LCD contrast can be adjusted in 5 levels.

• You can adjust the main LCD contrast level from

You can set the backlighting time inter val and adjust the contrast of the sub LCD.

1 Select [Contrast] or [Backlight]. 2 Select the setting.

You can set it so the PEAK/LED indicator light and recording/shooting indicator light does not turn on. [On]: LED light will be set. [Off]: LED light will be canceled.

Note

• When the [LED] setting is set to [Off], the LED of

[1] to [5

Sub LCD A n

When [Contrast] is selected:

You can adjust the sub LCD contrast level

from [01] to [12].

When [Backlight] is selected:

[Off]:

Disables this func tion. [5 seconds] [10 sec onds] [30 seconds] [60 seconds] [Always ON Enables the Backlight function.

LED A n

the [Self Timer] function does not light.

Beep A n

The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turne d off. [On]:

Enables the Beep function.

[Off]:

Disables this function.

Note

• When the [Beep] set ting is set to [Off], the beep of the [Self Timer] function does not sound.

Language(Lang) A n

You can selec t the display language for this recorder. [English] [França is] [Deutsch] [Italiano] [Español] [Русский]:

• The selectable languages differ depending on the region.

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EDevice Menu

Auto Power O ff A n

Forgetting to turn the power off can be prevented. If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 minutes (Initial setting) while the power is turned on, the power will be turned off. [5min.] [10min .] [30min.] [1hou r]: Set the length of time before the power will be

turned off.

[Off

Disables this func tion.

• If any button is pressed, the elapsed time count before the power turns off will start over again.

Time & Dat e A n

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See “Setting t ime and date [Time & Date]” (

☞ P. 25).

Fn sett ing A n

See “Fn Setting [Fn. setting] A n” (☞

USB Sett ings A n

See “Changing the USB class [USB Settings] A

P. 88).

n” (☞

P. 87).

HDMI A n

Set this when connecting the recorder to a TV to play movie files. [480p/576p] [720p] [1080i ]:

• For details on connecting the recorder to a TV, see ☞ P.5 6®

Notes

• When set to [10 80i], 1080i format takes priority for HDMI output. However, if this setting does not match the input setting of the T V, the signal format is changed first to [720p] and then to [480p/576p]. For details on changing the input setting of the TV, refer to the TV ’s instruction manual.

• When the recorder is connected to the computer by the USB cable, do not connec t the HDMI cable to the recorder.

• The main LCD will be off when an HDMI cable is connected to the recorder.

Reset Se ttings A n

This returns the func tions back to their initial settings (factory default). [Start]:

Returns the settings to their initial values.

[Cancel]:

Takes you back to [Device Menu].

• After resetting the settings, the time settings, file numbers and folder name will be preserved, will not return to their initial set tings.

Menu settings after resetting (initial settings):

Rec Menu:

[Mic Sense] [Low] [Rec Mode] [PCM] [44.1kHz/16bit] [Rec Level] [Manual] [Low Cut Filter] [Off] [Self Timer] [Off] [Rec Monitor] [On] [Plug-inPower] [On] [Input Jack] [Microphone] [V-Sync . Rec] [Off]

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Recording Settings:

[Imag e Quality] [64 0×480 30fps] [MP3 256kbps] [Main LCD D isplay] [On] [Reverse Angle Recording] [Off] [Magic M ovie ] [Off] [Image Stabilizer] [On] [Metering] [Multi-zone Metering] [Whit e Balance] [{] (Auto) [Exposure Comp.] [±0.0EV] [High ISO Mode] [Normal]

Play Menu:

[Play Mode] [File] [Equalizer] [Off] [Visualizer] [Off] [Skip Space] [Forwa rd Skip] [File Skip] [Reverse Skip] [File Skip]

LCD/Sound Menu:

[Main LCD] [3] [Sub LCD] [Contrast] [Level 06] [Backlight] [10Se conds] [LED] [On] [Beep] [On] [Language(Lang)] [English]

Device Menu:

[Auto Power O ff] [10mi n.] [Fn. set ting] [Off] [USB Settings] [USB Connect] [PC] [USB Class] [Storage class] [

HDMI] [1080i]

Format A n

See “Formatt ing the recorde r [Format] A n” (

☞ P.9 0) .

Memor y Info. A n

The recordable capacity remaining and overall capacit y of the recording media can be seen from the menu.

• The recorder will use some capacity of the memory to keep the management file. For SD card, the remaining capacity will be shown less than the total capacity of the card due to characteristic of the SD card, but this is not a malfunction.

System In fo. A n

You can check the recorder’s information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Ve rsio n] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appear on the display.

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Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] A

Voice sync recording starts when a voice louder than the voice sync level (detection level) is detected. When the voice becomes low, recording will automatically stop. When set ting voice sync recording, if the input falls below the voice sync level (detection level) or the set detection time elapses, the recorder will stop the current operation, create a new file, and switch to standby mode.

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1 Select [V-Sync. Rec] from the menu on

the [Rec Menu].

• For details on how to enter the menu settings, see “M enu setting method ” (☞ P. 65) .

2 Sets the detection time.

[Off]:

Disables this func tion.

[1 second] [2 seconds] [3 secon ds] [4 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 s econd s]: Sets the detec tion time.

If the input is equal to or below the specified

level (recording level) during the set detection time, the recorder will stop the current operation, create a new file, and switch to standby mode.

+− button

9 0 button `OK button

Adjusting the voi ce sync level for recording:

1 Press the REC (s) button and prepare

to record.

• If the [Rec Level] setting is set to [Auto], proceed to Step 4.

• If the [Rec Level] set ting is set to [Manual], [Check rec. level?] f lashes.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust

the recording level.

• The level can be adjusted from [00] to [30]. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter.

3 Press the `OK button.

• The screen switches to the voice sync level setting.

• Each time the `OK button is pressed, the setting is switched between the recording level and voice sync level.

4 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust

the voice sync level.

• The voice sync level can be set to any of 15 different values.

• The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder will be to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording.

• Press the `OK button to return to the

recording level setting.

a Voice sync level (moves to the right/left

according to the set level)

5 Press the REC (s) button again.

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• The recorder will go into standby. [Standby] will flash on the sub LCD and the recording/ shooting indicator light will flash.

• When the input is at or above the voice sync level, recording will start automatically.

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6 Voice sync recording stops

automatically.

• If sound at a volume below the voice sync level continues for the specified time, voice sync recording will end automatically, and the recorder will return to the standby mode of Step 5. Every time the recorder enters standby mode, the file will be closed and recording will continue in a different file.

• To stop the recorder during voice sync recording, press the STOP ( 4) button.

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Rearranging files [Replace] A n

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.

+ − button `OK button

MENU button

1 Select the folder for which you

would like to rearrange the file order

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(☞ P. 32 ) .

2 Select [Replace] from the menu on the

[File Menu].

• For details on how to enter the menu settings, see “M enu setting method ” (☞ P. 65) .

3 Press the + or − button to select the file

you want to move.

4 Press the `OK button.

• The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved.

5 Press the + or − button to select the

location to move it to.

6 Press the `OK button to complete the

setting.

• If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 3 through 6.

• Pressing the 0 button without pressing the `OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen.

7 Press the MENU button to close the

menu screen.

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Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy] A n

Files saved in the SD card can be moved or copied within the memory. Files can also be moved or copied between memory.

+ − button `OK button

MENU button

1 In the file list display, press the + or −

button to select the file you want to move or copy (☞ P. 3 2 ).

2 Select [File Move/Copy] from the menu

on the [File Menu].

• For details on how to enter the menu settings, see “M enu setting method ” (☞ P. 65) .

3 Press the + or − button to select the

position to move or copy the file to.

[Move]: Move a file in the SD card to another folder in

the SD card. [Copy]: Copy a file in the SD card to another folder

within the SD card.

4 Press the `OK button. 5 Press the + or − button to select the

folder you want to move or copy the file to.

6 Press the `OK button.

• File move or file copy will start if [Moving!] or [Copying!] appears on the sub LCD. During the process, the progress status will be shown in percentage. The process is completed when [File move completed] or [File copy completed] is displayed.

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Notes

• Only a file that has been recorded or shot with this recorder can be moved or copied.

• The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacit y is not sufficient.

• In voice mode (A), files cannot b e moved or copied if the number of f iles will exceed 999.

• In movie mode (n), files cannot be moved or copied if the number of files will exceed 9999.

• Do not remove the battery during moving or copying. This may damage the data.

• A file cannot be moved or copied to the same folder.

• Files which are locked will remain so even after they are moved or copied (☞ P. 76 ).

• Files cannot be moved or copied direc tly under the [Root] folder.

• In movie mode (n), files can be moved or

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copied to the [Movie ***] and [Edit] folders directly under the [DCIM] folder.

• In voice mode (A), files can be moved or copied to the [Folder A] through [Folder E] and [Music] folders.

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Dividing files [File Divide] A n

Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so that they are easier to manage and edit.

+ − button `OK button

MENU button

It is recommended to make a copy of the original file b efore dividing a file (☞ P. 83, P.9 6) .

1 Stop playback at the divide position.

• While the recorder is during playback mode,

press and hold the 9 or 0 button to fast-forward or rewind.

• It is useful to set index marks on marking in advance at the divide position (☞ P. 52) .

2 Select [File Divide] from the menu on

the [File Menu].

• For details on how to enter the menu settings, see “M enu setting method ” (☞ P. 65) .

3 Press the + or − button to select

[Start].

4 Press the `OK button.

• [Dividing!] will appear and file dividing will start.

• File dividing is completed when [File divide

completed] appears.

5 Press the MENU button to complete

the setting.

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Notes

• Only a file that has been recorded or shot with this recorder can be divided.

• In voice mode (A), files cannot be divided if the number of f iles will exceed 999.

• Locked files cannot be divided (☞ P. 76) .

• When you divide a movie file, the dividing position may be offset by up to approximately 1 second.

• After splitting the voice file, the front part of the file will be renamed as [File name_1.MP3] and the latter part of the file will be named as [File name_2.MP3].

• After a file is divided, a new file number is assigned to each of the movie files, and then the files are saved to the [Edit] folder under the [DCIM] folder. The original file is deleted

automatically.

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• If a file has an extremely short recording time, it may not be divided even if it is a PCM file.

• Do not remove the battery and SD card while dividing a file. This may damage the data.

• To divide a voice file, the available space in the SD card needs to be equivalent or greater than the size of the file to be divided.

• A file cannot be divided in the [Edit] folder.

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Fn Setting [Fn. setting] A n

When functions are registered in the Fn button, each time the Fn button is pressed, you can set or change the menu of registered function.

Setting

[Off]: No func tions will be allocated to the button. [INDEX]: (☞ P. 52). [Rec Mode]: (☞ P.67 ). [Rec Level]: (☞ P. 68 ). [Play Mode]: (☞ P. 74) . [Equalizer]: (☞ P.7 4). [Property]: (☞ P.7 6). [Light]: (☞ P. 77). [Image Q uality]: (☞ P. 71). [Reverse Angle Recording]: (☞ P.71 ). [Magic Movie]: (☞ P. 72). [Whit e Balance]: (☞ P.72) . [Exposure Comp.]: (☞ P.73) .

To call up a regi stered funct ion:

When the Fn button is pressed, menu setting display of registered function will appear: [Rec Mode]: [PCM] [MP3]: The recording rate can be

configured for each file format.

[

Rec Level]:

[Manual] [Auto]: You can configure whether to

adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually. When the [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can configure the limiter function.

[Play Mode]: [File] [File Repeat] [Folder]

[Folder Repeat] [All] [All Repeat]

[Equalizer]: [Off] [ROCK] [POP] [JAZZ] [User]

Select [User] to save your own custom equalizer settings.

[Property]: File and folder information can be confirmed

from the menu screen.

[Light]: [On] [Off]: By pressing the Fn button, you can

turn the backlight of the sub LCD on or of f. [Image Quality]: The image quality (resolution) and recording

rate can be configured. [Magic Movie]: [ On]:[ROCK] [POP] [PIN HOLE] [SKETCH]

[WATERCOLOR] [Off] [Whit e Balance]: [ Auto] [Sunny] [Cloudy] [Fluorescent]

[

Incandescent] [Quick Operation] [Exposure Comp.]: You can adjust the exposure from [-2. 0] to [+2.0]

in increments of 1/3.

[Reverse Angle Recording]:

[On] [Off]

If the Fn button is pressed during operation, the registered function is performed: [INDEX]: With each press of the Fn button, an index mark

is added.

Notes

• When the registered function is [Rec Mode],

[Rec Level], [Image Quality], [Reverse Angle Recording], [Magic Movie], [White Balance], [Exposure Comp.] or [Property], these will not function if the Fn button is pressed during operation. While the recorder is during stop mode, press the Fn button.

• The following functions can be used also when

the recorder is operating.

[Light], [INDEX]

• The following functions can also be used during

playback.

[Play Mode], [Equalizer]

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Changing the USB class [USB Settings] A n

Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [AC Ad apter] (Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery), you can switch the USB class according to your usage. The [PC Camera] setting is also included for when you want to use the recorder as a PC camera (☞ P.9 9) .

+ − button

Menu setting method

1 Select [USB Settings] from the menu

on the [Device Menu].

• For details on how to enter the menu settings, see “M enu setting method ” (☞ P. 65) .

2 Press the + or − button to select [USB

Connect] or [USB Class].

[USB Conne ct]: Setting for connecting to the

PC.

[USB Class]: Setting for USB class.

3 Press the ` OK button.

• If you select [USB Class], proceed to the operation of Step 6.

`OK button

MENU button

When [USB Co nnect] is s elected :

4 Press the + or − button to change the

setting.

[PC]:

Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC and used as a storage device or composite device. Connected as storage or composite.

[AC Adapt er]:

Setting for when the recorder is connected to the AC Adapter (F-3AC).

[Optional]:

Setting to confirm the connection method each time a USB connection is made.

5 Press the ` OK button to complete the

setting.

• If you select [USB Co nnect], proceed to the operation of Step 8.

When [USB C lass] is sele cted:

6 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.

7 Press the ` OK button to complete the

setting.

8 Press the MENU button to close the

menu screen.

Notes

• When you first connect the recorder to your PC as an external storage device, the driver for the recorder will be automatically installed in your PC.

• The PC cannot recognize when the recorder is connected to the PC when setting for the [USB Connect] is set to [AC Adapter].

• When the recorder is not recognized by the PC as an external storage device, change the [USB Class] setting to [Storage class].

• When [PC Camera] is set, the recorder is not recognized as an external removable device by the PC.

Menu setting method

Formatting the recorder [Format] A n

+ − button `OK button

Menu setting method

If you format the re corder, all file s will be removed and all functio n settings

Menu setting method

will ret urn to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a comput er before formatting the recorder.

1 Select [Format] from the menu on the

[Device Menu].

• For details on how to enter the menu settings, see “M enu setting method ” (☞ P. 65) .

2 Press the + button to select [Start].

3 Press the `OK button.

• After [Dat a will be cleare d] message is on for two seconds, [Start] and [Cancel] will turn on.

4 Press the + button again to select

[Start].

5 Press the `OK button.

• Formatting begins and [Format !] f lashes on the main LCD.

• [Format Done] appears when format ting ends.

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].

• For returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings, use [Reset Settings] (☞ P. 78 ) .

• The process may take some time.

Verify the bat tery level and avoid to run out of

batter y during the process by connecting the AC adapter beforehand.

While processing, doing the following may

cause data damage:

1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter. 2 Removing the battery. 3 Removing the SD card.

• Formatting on the recorder will be Quick Format. If you format the SD card, information of file management is refreshed and the data inside the SD card is not deleted completely. When handing over and disposing the SD card, be careful about the data leakage from the SD card. We recommend the SD card to be destroyed when you dispose the SD card.

Menu setting method

Using the recorder on your PC

By being connec ted to a PC, the re corder enables you to do the following:

• Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the “Olympus Sonority” (Optio nal).

• In addition to using the recorder as a linear PCM recorder, movie recorder, and music player, you can also use it as a PC camera (☞ P. 99 ).

• You can use Quick Time to play the .MOV, .WAV, and .MP3 files transferred to your PC (☞ P. 97 )

Operating environment

Windows

Operating System:

Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2, 3

Microsof t® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Ser vice Pack 2

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Service Pack 1, 2

(32bit/64bit)

Microsof t® Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit)

CPU:

Operating environment

32 bits (x86) of 1GHz or above or 64 bits (x64)

processor

RAM:

512 MB o r more

Hard drive space:

300 MB or more

Notes

• The support ser vice will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista/7.

• Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.

• The recorder may not operate properly depending on your PC environment.

• “Olympus Sonority” (optional) does not support movie files.

Drive:

CD-ROM, CD -R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive

Browser:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Display:

1024 x 768 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more

(16,770,000 colors or more is recommended)

USB port:

One or more free por ts

Others:

• Audio device

• Environment where the Internet can be utilized (Quick Time version 7.2 or above is recommended).

Macintosh

Operating System:

Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.7

CPU:

PowerPC® G5 or Intel Multicore Processor 1.5

GHz or above

RAM:

512 MB o r more

Hard drive space:

300 MB or more

Drive:

CD-ROM, CD -R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive

Browser:

Macintosh Safari 2.0 or later

Operating environment

Display:

1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors or more

(16,770,000 colors or more is recommended)

USB port: One or more free ports

Others:

• Audio device

• Environment where the Internet can be utilized (Quick Time version 7.2 or above is recommended).

Preca utions on us ing the rec order con nected to a PC

• When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the PEAK /LED indicator light is blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow the description in ☞ P.95. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.

• On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the [Format] display of the recorder (☞ P. 90 ).

• Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as E xplorer in Microsoft Windows and Finder in Macintosh are different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or the “Olympus Sonority”.

• If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable.

• Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC.

• As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connec t the recorder to a PC.

Operating environment

Connecting to your PC

1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port

of the PC.

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.

Connecting to your PC

• [Remote (Storage)] is displayed on the recorder if the USB cable is connected.

• When the recorder is using the USB connection setting, it will not be connec ted to the PC when [AC Ad apter] is selected. Select [PC] in the USB connection setting (☞ P. 88 ).

Windows:

When you connect the recorder to Windows and open [ by the drive name of the product name. Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as [Removable Disk].

Macintosh:

When you connect the recorder to Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. If an SD card is inserted, [NO NAME] will be displayed.

Notes

• Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode.

• Refer to the user’s manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC.

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

• When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable. In such cases, refrain from using a USB hub.

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

My Computer], it will be recognized

Disconnecting from your PC

Connecting to your PC

Windows

1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at

the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].

• The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used.

• When the window indicating that it is safe to remove hardware window appears, close the window.

2 Confirm that the recorder PEAK/

LED indicator light is gone before disconnecting the USB cable.

Note

• NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK/LED indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

Macintosh

1 Drag and drop the drive icon for this

recorder displayed on the desktop to the Recycle Bin icon.

2 Confirm that the recorder PEAK/

LED indicator light is gone before disconnecting the USB cable.

Connecting to your PC

Transfer the voice files to your PC

The 5 voice folders of this recorder are named as [DSS_FLDA], [DSS_FLDB], [DSS_FLDC], [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE], and the recorded voice f iles are saved in these folders. Furthermore, the movie shooting folder is named as [DCIM]. Copy a folder to any folder on your PC.

Windows

1 Connect the recorder to your PC

(☞ P. 9 4) .

2 Open the Explorer window.

• When you connect the recorder to Windows and open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name. Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as [Removable Disk].

3 Open the product name folder. 4 Copy the data. 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC

(☞ P. 95 ) .

Transfer the voice ﬁ les to your PC

Macintosh

1 Connect the recorder to your PC

(☞ P. 9 4) .

• When you connect the recorder to Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. If an SD card is inserted, [LS20M] will be displayed.

2 Double-click the product name icon on

the desktop. 3 Copy the data. 4 Disconnect the recorder from the PC

(☞ P. 95 ) .

4 Drive names and folder names when a

PC is connected:

SD card

Drive name Folder name

Removable

Disk

Windows

LS20M

Macintosh

Notes

• While transmitting data, [Busy] is displayed, and the PEAK /LED indicator light flashes. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK/LED indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

• In a Windows standard environment, 24-bit wav-format files cannot be played. Use “Quick Time” or “Olympus Sonority” (Optional) for playback of such files.

• “Olympus Sonority” (Optional) allows you to perform operations such as editing voice files, but it does not support movie files.

DSS_FLDA

DSS_FLDB

DSS_FLDC

DSS_FLDD

DSS_FLDE

MUSIC

DCIM

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 vo ice file

1 Connect the recorder to your PC

(☞ P. 9 4) .

2 Open the “Quick Time”.

• The control screen of Quick Time Player is visualized.

3 Select [Open File] from the [File] menu.

• The [Open A File] dialog box appears.

4 At the dialog screen, set the [File

location], [File type], and [File name] for the file you want to play.

• When selecting a voice file recorded with the recorder, set [File type] to [Audio Files].

• Select a file, and then click [Open].

5 Play the voice file.

• Click the button in the controls of Quick Time Player to start playback.

Using Quick Time

Play the m ovie file

1 Connect the recorder to your PC

(☞ P. 9 4) .

2 Open the “Quick Time”.

• The control screen of Quick Time Player appears.

3 Select [Open File] from the [File]

menu.

• The [Open A Fi le] dialog box appears.

4 At the dialog screen, set the [File

location], [File type], and [File name]

for the file you want to play.

• When selecting a movie file shot with the recorder, set [File type] into [Movies].

• Select a file, and then click [Open].

5 Play the movie file.

• Click the button in the controls of Quick

Using Quick Time

Time Player to start playback.

Using Quick Time

Using as PC camera

On a PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Mac OS, you can use the recorder as a PC camera.

To Use the Rec order as a PC Ca mera

1 In the recorder's [USB Settings], set

[USB Class] into [PC Camera] (☞ P. 8 8) .

2 Connect the recorder to your PC

(☞ P. 9 4) .

• The live image is displayed on the main LCD of the recorder during PC camera operation.

• To adjust the zoom and volume while shooting, press the recorder's + or – buttons when the PC camera is active.

The screen will switch between zoom and

volume by pressing the `OK button.

• To adjust the recording level while shooting, press the recorder's 9 or 0 buttons when the PC camera is active.

Operating environment Windows:

Windows XP Ser vice Pack 3 or later  Windows Vista Windows 7

Suppor ted applicat ions:

Windows Live Messenger

Macintosh:

Mac OS X 10.6 or later

Setti ngs acti ve when usin g the recor der as PC came ra

When the recorder is used as PC camera, it operates using its internal menu settings. Active set tings are reported in the table below.

Recording Settings

*Always set to [On].

Notes

• Only movies (video and audio) can be distributed. Just audio cannot be distributed.

• When you use the recorder as a PC camera, the camera can shoot 30 frames per second but the actual number of frames may be inferior depending on the connection and/or the PC processing speed.

• When th e recorder is used as PC c amera, resolut ion size will b e set to [640x480 30fps], and the sound to PCM forma t (16kHz).

• When th e recorder is used as PC c amera, [Rec Monitor] will be set to [

changed.

• The re corder's input level c annot be changed via sof tware. To change the inpu t level, set the [Rec Level] to [Manual](☞ P. 68) and operate the changes di rectly on the reco rder.

[

Main LCD Di splay] (☞P.71 )

[

Reverse An gle Recording]

(☞ P.71)

[Magic M ovie]

[Image Stabilizer] (

[Meter ing] (☞ P.7 2)

[White Balance]

[Exposure Comp.] (☞ P. 73)

[High ISO M ode] (☞ P.7 3)

(☞ P.72 )

☞ P.7 2)

(☞ P.72 )

On](☞ P.69) and can not be

Using as PC camera

Rec Menu

[Mic Sen se] (☞ P.67)

[Rec Level] (☞ P. 68 )

[Low Cut Filter] (☞ P. 68)

[Rec Monitor] (☞ P. 69) *

Other information

Alarm message list

Message Meaning Explanation Action

Charge th e battery (☞ P. 19,

[Batter y Low] Low battery power. Battery power is getting low.

[File Protec ted] Erase-locked. Tried to delete a locked file.

[Cannot record in this folder]

[Index Full] Index f ull.

[Folde r Full] Folder f ull. The fold er is full of fil es.

Not an audio-recording folder.

Record ing has been attemp ted with a [Music] or [DCIM] folder.

The fil e is full of index m arks (maximu m of 16 marks).

P.20). If you run out o f battery soon af ter the charge, th e batter y life has ende d. Replace with new ba ttery.

Unlock th e file (☞ P. 76) .

Selec t a folder from am ong [Folder A] to [Folder E] and try recording again (☞ P.3 2) .

Erase ind ex marks that ar e no longer required (☞ P.5 2) .

Erase unn ecessary f iles (☞ P. 58) .

[Card Er ror] Error in the me mory.

[Memor y Full] Zero remaining memory. No remaining memory.

Alarm message list

[No File] No file.

[Format Error] Formatting error.

[Can’t ma ke the system file. Connec t to PC and dele te unnecessary file]

[Cannot play this file] File wh ich cannot be play ed. In compatible for mat.

[Pleas e Select The Fi le] Unsele cted File. File is not s elected.

[Same fol der. Can't be moved(copied).]

[Some fi les can't be moved(copied).]

The management file cannot be created.

File cann ot be moved (copie d).

100

SD card is no t recognized correctl y.

No file s were found in the folder.

There wa s an error while formatting the recorder’s memory.

The fil e for manageme nt cannot b e created due to a short age of capacit y for remaining memory.

Attempt ing to move (copy) into the same folder.

A file wi th the same file n ame exist s in the destinati on folder for a move (copy) operation.

Remove th e SD card, and put it again (☞ P. 27 ).

Erase unn ecessary f iles (☞ P. 58) .

Selec t another fold er (☞ P.3 2).

Reformat the memory (☞ P.9 0) .

Connec t the recorder to a computer and delete any unnecessary files.

Please confirm the file that can be pla yed on this record er (☞ P. 48) .

Please se lect a file th en carry out the op eration (☞ P. 32 ).

Please select another folder.

Please select another file.

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