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

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

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademark s 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 a consumer to.

• Encode vid eo in compliance w ith the AVC standard ( AVC VIDEO) an d/or.

• Deco de AVC video that was en coded by a consume r engaged in a per sonal and nonco mmercial acti vity and/or was obtain ed from a video pr ovider license d to provide AVC vide o.

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

http://w ww.mpegla .com

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

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INDEX

Table of contents P.4

Safety precautions P.5

Getting started P.10

About recording/shooting P.34

About playback P

Menu setting P.63

Using the recorder on your PC P.88

Other information P.96

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Table of contents

Introduction

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

Table of co ntents Safet y precaut ions

............................................................4

.........................................................5

1 Getting started

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

Check ing the cont ents of the box Identi ficatio n of parts

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

Power sup ply

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

Setti ng time and da te [Time & Date]

Inser ting and eje cting an SD c ard

Notes on t he folders

Selec ting the fo lders and f iles Switch ing betwee n voice and mov ie mode

................................................................17

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

Chargin g by connect ing to a computer v ia USB .................... 19

Connec t to the USB-AC adap ter to charge............................. 20

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

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

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

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

.....................................................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

..................................11

..................................................12

.............................25

................................. 27

......................................32

... ................ 33

2 About recording/shooting

Befor e recordin g A.......................................................34

Turn the mic rophone towar d the origina l sound sourc e ...... 34

A .................................................................35

Record ing

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

Record ing from ex ternal micro phone or other d evices ........40

Befor e shooting m ovies

Point the l ens toward the su bject..... .................................... 42

Shooti ng movies

n ..........................................42

n.....................................................43

3 About playback

Playba ck A ...................................................................48

Setti ng an index ma rk Playin g movies

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

How to beg in segment r epeat play back

Erasi ng A n ...............................................................58

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

Erasing a ll files in a fo lder ..................................................... 59

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

A .............................................. 52

n .......................................................53

A n ..............57

4 Menu setting

Menu set ting meth od ...................................................63

Rec Menu...................................................................... 65

Record ing Setti ngs ....................................................

Play Menu .................................................................... 71

File Men u .....................................................................72

LCD/Soun d Menu ........................................................ 73

Device M enu ................................................................ 74

Voice sync r ecording [V-Sy nc. Rec] A ................................... 76

Rearra nging file s [Replace] A n ....................................... 78

Moving/ Copying fil es [File Move/Cop y] A n .................... 79

Dividi ng files [Fil e Divide] A n.......................................... 81

Fn Sett ing [Fn. setti ng] A n.............................................. 83

Changin g the USB class [USB S ettings] A n ..................... 84

Format ting the reco rder [Format] A n .............................86

5 Using the recorder on your PC

Opera ting envir onment ................................................88

Connec ting to your P C

Discon necting fr om your PC ..................................................91

Transfe r the voice fi les to your PC Using Qu ick Time Using as P C camera

...................................................90

................................. 92

..........................................................93

.......................................................95

6 Other information

Alarm m essage lis t .......................................................96

Trouble shooting ...........................................................98

Access ories (optio nal)

Speci ficatio ns.............................................................102

Technic al assist ance and sup port

.................................................101

................................107

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 refere nce.

• The warning symbols indicate impor tant 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 humidif iers.

• 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 regardi ng 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 and store the recorder out of the reach

of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: 1 Becoming entangled in the recorder strap,

causing strangulation.

2 Accidentally swallowing the batter y, 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 ser vice 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 extremely 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 fro m leaking, overh eating, burni ng, exploding, or causing electrical s hocks 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 batter y 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 exposed because it has been dropped 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 parts; 2 imm ediate ly disconnec t t he power supp ly

plug from the power outlet, and;

3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative

for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter und er the se cir cumstanc es 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 res olution according to yo ur usage (☞ P.68).

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

for vid eo recordin g. This also all ows you to

Main fea tures

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

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) vid eo format suitable for upl oading vide o files (☞ P.68).

s Incorporat es a digital zoom func tion. This

allows you to cle arly captur e subjects that are far away from you (☞ P.45).

s Utilizes a high sensitivi ty, low noise stereo

microphone capable of faithfu lly capturing the original sound.

Fixing the stereo microphones at a 45° angle

enables recording with a natural and expansive stereo feel.

s The rec ording format, without c ompressin g

the ori ginal sound record ing, "Linear PCM format , " and capabl e of efficie nt record "MP3 format" s upport. Sc ene can be recor ded in a wide range of high quali ty (☞ P.65).

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 th e device itself.

This allows you to use this recorder as a music

player.

s Using the visua lizer, 5 types of video

patterns can be displayed on the LCD while playing back voice files recorded with the recorder (☞ P.71).

s Supports high cap acity recording m edia.

Capable of recordin g onto commer cially availa ble SD cards (☞ P.27).

s Equippe d with a variety of featu res that

support audi o recording.

With this recorder you can customize a variety of

recording functions such as the recording level and microphone sensitivity to suit the recording conditions and personal preferences (☞ P.65 ~ P.66).

s Equippe d with a variety of featu res to

improve video shoot ing. When using this recorder as a camera , you can customize a variety of shooting function s according to the scene (☞ P. 68 ~ P.70).

s Allows you to move or copy files within the

folders of an SD card (☞ P. 79).

s You can divide fil es (☞ P.81), or delete par t

of a file ( ☞ P.61) recorded in PCM form at in this re corder.

s Inde x mark feature s allow you to qui ckly

find de sired locat ions (☞ P.52).

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.19). s It has a 2 .0 inch QVGA colo r LCD panel. s Allows you to con nect the recorder t o a PC

and to us e it as a PC camera (☞ P.95).

LOCK

Checking the contents of the box

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

SD card

Voice Recorder

USB cable

Warranty card

USB-AC adapter (F-3AC)

Instructio ns

•

• 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.

Check ing the conten ts of the box

Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)

0 !

^ % $

7 8

(

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Identification of parts

Identi fication o f parts

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 hole

= 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 Connector cover t HDMI micro connector y USB connector u Battery cover lock button i Battery cover o Tripod socket p Built-in speaker

2 3

Display (LCD panel)

4 A mode [Recorder] mode display:

Folder l ist displ ay

1 Root folder indicator 2 Folder name

File lis t display

Identification of parts

File dis play

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

Identi fication o f parts

1 Current folder name 2 File name 3 Guide indicator

2 3

4 A mode [Music] mode disp lay:

List di splay 1

Identification of parts

1 Current folder name 2 File name 3 Guide indicator

Identi fication o f 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

File dis play

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 5

4 n mode [Movie] mode display:

Folder l ist displ ay

1 Root folder indicator 2 Folder name

File lis t display

1 Current folder name 2 File name 3 Guide indicator

Identification of parts

File dis play

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

Identi fication o f parts

2 3

5 678 90!@ #

4 Icon displ ay:

Identi fication o f parts

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

)/ Volume (

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

Voice Sync

(Z)

8 Equalizer (]) (^) (_) (‘) 9 Playback Mode (

) (X) (

0 Self timer (j)(k) ! White balance ({)(;)(<)(:)(=)(|) @ Metering (u)(v) # Exposure compensation (y) $ Image stabilization (I) % Fn button Function (

^ Reverse Angle Recording (o)

Identification of parts

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 se ttings:

• When you switch to the menu

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

mode

Durin g shooting o r playbac k:

• During shooting or playback, both

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

Display] setting of [Recording Setti ngs] is set to [Off], both the LCDs

are off during shooting. (☞ P.68).

When op eration is s topped:

• When operation is stopped, both the

main LCD and sub LCD are on.

Menu se ttings:

• When you switch to the menu

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

Power supply

Inserting the battery

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

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

Not es

• Be sure to turn off the power of the re corder 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 battery 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 inter vals, you may have to reset the time when you have loaded fresh batter y.

• Remove the battery if you are not going to use the recorder for an ex tended 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.

Power supply

Charging by connecting to a computer via USB

You can charge the batter y by connecting to a PC's USB por t. When charging, be sure to correctly place the rechargeable battery (supplied) into the recorder (☞ P.17).

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

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.

4 The charging process will start.

. 5 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.

Batte ry indic ator

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

Power supp ly

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

the battery as soon as possible. When the batter y is too weak, [s] and [Batte ry 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).

Power supp ly

• Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB connection setting to [AC Adapter] (☞ P.84). Before connecting the USB cable, exit

• HOLD mode (☞ P.24).

1 Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the

AC adapter.

To the USB-AC adapter ’s (F-3AC) USB connec tor

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 connec tor

4 Press the `OK button to start

charging.

• While [Press OK to start ch arging] is

flashing, press the `OK button.

5 Charging is completed when [Battery

Full] is displayed.

Power supply

Not es

• 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 battery depending on the volume

level even if [ º] is displayed in the batter y

indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder.

• Do not put in or take out the battery or AC adapter when the re corder power is on or when this recorder is connecte d to another device. It may cause problems with the values and functions set in the recorder.

• The charger can be used within the 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 not use travel voltage converters as they could 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 charge when [ø]*1 or [√]*2

• blinks. Charge the batter y at a temperature in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). *1 [ø]: When the surrounding temperature

is low.

*2 [√]: When the surrounding temperature

• When using time becomes notably short even

• Be sure to push the USB connector all the way

• Selecting [

is high.

after the batter y is fully charged, replace them with new ones.

in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.

settings will prevent the recorder to charge via USB. Select [Storage class] in the USB connection settings if you would like to charge (☞ P.84).

PC Camera] in the USB connection

• In case you would like to charge using the [ Camera] setting, select [Option al] in the USB connection settings, then connect the USB cable to the recorder. Select [AC Adapter] at the [USB Connec t] display to start charging (☞ P.84).

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 batter y self-discharge while this is not in use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use.

Operating tem perature:

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

Recomm ended 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 shor ter 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.

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Not es

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

• When disposing rechargeable batter y, always

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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 contac ts) 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 of f 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.74).

• To exit Auto Power Of f mode , turn on the power again.

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HOLD

If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording or shooting.

Set the r ecorder to H OLD mode

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

HOLD

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

Not es

• 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 effec tively operated via the exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional), even when it is in HOLD mode.

Exit HOL D 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 af ter purchasing it, or when the battery have been inserted wi thout the device having bee n used in a long tim e, the [Set Time & Date] will appear. Whe n the “Hour ” is flashing, conduct the setup fro m Step 1.

+− but ton

9 0 butto n `OK but ton

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select

the item to set.

• Select the item from the “Hour”, “Minute”, “Year”, “Mont h” and “Day” with a f lashing point.

2 Press the + or − button to set.

• Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to selec t 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

10:38 PM (Init ial setting)

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

Example: March 24 , 2011

3M 24D 2011Y (Init ial setting)

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 set date and time. Press the `OK but ton according to the time signal.

Note

• If you press the ` OK button during the setup

operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.

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 Memor y 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.63).

2 Press the + or − button to select

[Device Menu] tab.

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

+ − butto n `OK but ton

MENU b utton

3 Press the `OK button to move the

cursor to the item to set.

• [Device M enu] 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 start of the Time and Date setup process.

The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of “Set ting 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 instruction 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.86).

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.

LOCK

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.

Not es

• 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 t ype, 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 (☞ P.86).

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

About t he SD Card

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

If the wri te protection switch is f acing the [LOCK ] direction, recordi ng and other funct ions cannot be carrie d out.

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

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

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

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

001

002

001

003

999

Folder A

Folder B

Folder C

Folder D

Folder E

Root

Notes on the folders

The SD card can be used for the recording media. Voice files, movie files, and music f iles are sorted and saved into their respective folders, organized in a tree struc ture.

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.

Each folder can store up to 999 files.

Folder

File

Notes on th e folders

Note

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

Root

Movie100

Movie101

Movie102

Folder A

999OLYMP

Folder A

001

002

003

9999

Edit

Movie999

DCIM

Notes on the folders

About the folders for movie shootings

Movie files recorded with the LS-20M are stored into folders created under the [DCI M] folder using the recording date.

Each folder can store up to

Notes on th e folders

First layer

Folder File

9999 files.

Second l ayer

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

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