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1. Attempting to shoot a movie in voice mode 5 Detach all external microphones and external devices connected to the MIC jack t P 40 An external microphone or external device is connected An external microphone supported by plug in power is connected but Plug in Power is set to Off Set Plug inPower to On when an external microphone supported by plug in power is connected P 67 Input Jack is set to Line Set Input Jack to Microphone 1 P 67 Unplug the earphones to use the internal The earphone is connected speaker The volume level is set to 00 Adjust the volume level P 48 f It is not possible to shoot exceeding 4 GB The size of a single file exceeded 4 GB for a single file Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Adjust the recording level and then try The recording level has not been adjusted recording once more er P 35 P 65 The microphone sensitivity is too low Set Mic Sense to High P 65 Recording level too low This could potentially be because the Adjust the output level for the output level for the connected external connected devices devices are too low Adjust the recording level and then try The recording level has not been adjusted recording once more P 35 P 65 If you cannot record clearly even after adjusting the recording level then adjust the output level for the connected devices t P 35 P 65 Switc
2. IB I2 E O dE LI will appear on the sub LCD e File length EN 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 further Select other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording P 58 Memory Full will appear when there is no free space Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further P 58 If the REC 6 button is pressed when a function other than the record function is specified Cannot record in this folder 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 Write Error will appear during recording or when the recording is finished After transferring the data to the PC format the record media Recording amp We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before recording rs P 86 File names will be automatically created for Pressing o
3. sgnga0 fe 4h 25min 4h 25min 4h 25min 4h 25min 4h 35min 4h 35min 4h 35min 2h 15min 2h 15min 2h 15min 2h 15min 2h 25min 2h 25min 2h 25min suone xypedg EN 103 suone xypedg a EN 104 Specifications EN d 3J e Battery life is measured by Olympus It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use Guide to recording times The following values are strictly references E Linear PCM format Recording SD card mode 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 326GB E MP3 format Recording SD card mode 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB EN w e Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications e Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory depending on the SD card Guide to shooting times The following values are strictly references B 1920x1080 30fps Shooting SD card mode 88 A L B eet 32 GB B 1280x720 30fps EN Maximum recording time per file Shooting SD card Specifications mode 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB B 640x480 30fps Shooting SD card mode 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Available shooting time may be shorter if
4. B becomes the end of the file and repeat playback will start H 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 im 095 035 VEDDE 00 0 1 55 B E e Ifan index mark is placed or cleared during segment repeat playback segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to normal playback mode P 52 Canceling the segment repeat playback function d x H Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback a Press the POK or STOP lll button Pressing the OK or STOP Bl button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback b Press the BI button Pressing the Fl button will release segment repeat playback and make the recorder to skip to the beginning of the next file C Press the 4 button Pressing the k lt button will release segment repeat playback and make the recorder to skip to the beginning of the current file d Press the A B REPEAT button Pressing the A B REPEAT button will release segment repeat playback and it will return to normal playback mode Od qpeq ejd ze d 3ueurfes uibaq 0 MOH ha EN 57 Erasing CX 3 Press the or button to select Erasing files File Erase A selected file can be erased from a folder button gt OK button am 004
5. File format PP Bit rate requency 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 16 bitor WAVformat ge kHz 96kHz 24bit MPEG1 Layer3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz MP3format 28 kHz From 8 kbps up to MPEG2 Layer3 320 kbps 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz e 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 e Even if the format of the file is compatible for playback on this recorder the recorder does not support every encoder Playback amp peqheld E EN 51 Setting an index mark amp If index marks 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 KJ To add index marks the index function must be registered to the Fn button r amp P 74 E 1 Press the Fn button at the position you yew Xapul ue funes EN 52 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 shooting or playback will continue so you can place index marks in other locations in a similar manner Clearing an index mark 1 Select a file in which index marks you wish to erase are contained El Press
6. LI Stop indicator E31 Play indicator 3 Forwarding indicator EJ Rewinding indicator Level meter Q Elapsed shooting time Elapsed playback time EN 15 syed jo u01 8 1 1 U P i EN 16 W icon display ca Func 3 LIMIT Sync JAZZ AnD Allffo 0 ZooM PREC LV Ld H Q Shooting mode 6 22 Recording Level 4 RECLV Zoom 2zoowv Volume 4 voL Microphone Sensitivity amp Q Low Cut Filter 38 Limiter im Voice Sync Sz Equalizer zs FZ Rez Fe Playback Mode AIIC2 BCD fgC2 Self timer 33 amp QD White balance 455 C amp 2 2 C4 422 D Metering amp 3 C 7 B Exposure compensation IE D Image stabilization 4 B Fn button Function Ebe D Reverse Angle Recording Identification of parts About the two LCD displays The recorder has two displays the main LCD and the sub LCD utilized differently depending on mode and function amp mode During recording or playback During recording or playback the main LCD is off and only the sub LCD is on When operation is stopped 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 amp mode During shooting or playback During shooting or playback both the main LCD and sub LCD are on However when
7. 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 video in compliance with the AVC standard AVC VIDEO and or e Decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEGLA 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners P S mE TM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE INDEX Table of contents P 4 Safety precautions P 5 Table of contents Introduction INDEX 3 TADS OF CONLONES fC 4 Safety precautions csccccscrsessscossssessessessascseesssscsscasssecsesses 5 1 Getting started LIED le 10 Checking th
8. Folder C TOCA D Folder E e Files or folders located under the folder Root will not be indicated on the recorder S 19pJ0J 94 UO S930N n EN 29 19pJ0J Y UO 930N y EN 30 Notes on the folders About the folders for movie shootings Movie files recorded with the LS 20M are stored into folders created under the DCIM folder using the recording date Each folder can store up to 9999 files First layer Second layer yA Movie102 A SN Movie999 When you divide a file a new number is assigned to it and it is saved into the Edit folder 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 78 Each folder can store up to 999 files Third layer First layer Second layer Up to 128 folders can be created under the Music folder including Music Folder File 19pJ0J Y UO 930N n EN 31 so i pue s1opjoj ay fuijejes la EN 32 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 Note
9. OP playback at the divide position While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the BI or lt button to fast forward or rewind It is useful to set index marks on marking in advance at the divide position 1 P 52 2 Select File Divide from the menu on the File Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method P 63 Menu setting method 3 Press the button to select Start Press the OK button Dividing will appear and file dividing will start File dividing is completed when File divide completed appears H Press the MENU button to complete the setting poyjaw unes nuay EN 81 poyjow funes nuew R EN 82 EN The recorder cannot divide files when the number of files in the folder exceeds 999 Locked files cannot be divided rs P 72 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 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 an
10. 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 poyjaw unes nuay H EN 85 Formatting the recorder Format amp button gt OK button EH If you format the recorder all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder Hl Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method P 63 2 Press the button to select Start poyjow funes nuew R EJ Press the gt OK button After Data will be cleared message is on for two seconds Start and Cancel will turn on EN 86 Menu setting method Press the button again to select Start E Press the gt OK button Formatting begins and Format flashes on the main LCD Format Done appears when formatting ends EH 0 e 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 formattin
11. copy it from a computer STOP B button button gt OK button peqfeld 1 Select the file to be played back from the folder which contains it P 32 gu 01 013 u23md5s DO OO 00 dE an IH lg E O dE FJ Press the gt OK button to start playback EN i r mios RE unm HH d 48 E3 will appear on the sub LCD When playback starts the main LCD turns off a File length b File number Level meter d Elapsed playback time H Press the or button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume The volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 to 30 Press the STOP W button at any point you want to stop playback im 001 013 ln230452 D 03 45 dB 3n IB lg E O dE R LM 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 Settings relating to playback Play Mode You can select the playback mode t P 71 that fits your preference Equalizer If you change the equalizer setting Ep 71 you can enjoy the music with your i favorite sound quality Visualizer You can enjoy watching images t P 71 during the playback of voice files BEN 5 e When the Visualiz
12. 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 sensitivity P 65 and adjust the recording level again e If too big sound is input the noise may occur even if Rec Level is set to Auto or Limiter ON e The level can be adjusted from 01 to 12 The higher the number the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter Low Cut Filter X CX The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low frequency sounds and record voices more clearly This function can reduce noise from air conditioners projectors and other similar noises Off Disables this function 100Hz This setting will reduce the noise generated from air conditioners or projectors It is effective for indoor recording 300 Hz Use this setting when sufficient effects cannot be obtained with the 100 Hz setting EN 1 e When the Input Jack setting is set to Line the Low Cut Filter function is disabled r amp P 67 Menu setting method Self Timer SS The self timer function allows a certain amount of time to elapse after you fully press
13. unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC jueuiuoaiAuo funeredg EN 89 Connecting to your PC HW Boot the PC Windows When you connect the recorder to Windows H Connect the USB cable to the USB port and open My Computer it will be recognized of the PC by the drive name of the product name Inserting an SD card will allow you to use itas 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 LS20M will be displayed Notes Before connecting the USB cable exit HOLD mode 5 While the recorder is during stop mode e Refer to the user s manual for your PC regarding or turned off connect the USB cable to the USB port on your PC the connecting terminal on the bottom Be sure to push the cable connector all the way of the recorder 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 malfunction of the recorder Also never use this dedicated cable with any other company s products jd 1no o3 bureuuo B Remote Storage is displayed on the recorder if the USB cable is connected When the recorder is usin
14. 013 3w25s 00 00 00 42 30 iB lg Bb Od ERASE button E select the file you want to erase Press the gt OK button r amp P 32 6 burseay 2 qw 004 013 O3meSs 00 00 00 qu 004 013 O3meSs 4g 30 iB l2 amp Ode 00 00 00 42 30 iB l B O d 5 Press the button to select Start 2 While the recorder is during stop mode in the file list display press the ERASE button a 004 013 O3 meSs I 00 OD 00 n 30 18 lg B O dE m 004 013 3Me5s I 00 OD 00 na 30 18 lg B O dE EN e Ifanaction is not selected within 8 seconds the recorder will return to stop mode 58 n Press the OK button qw 004 013 O3meSs 00 00 00 L 42 30 iB lg Bb Ode qw 003 012 2804s 00 00 00 L d2 30 iB lg B Od 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 amp amp X Erasing all files in a folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously VOD gt OK button o E ERASE button Hl Select the folder you want to erase t P 32 GS i Burseig E qu 000 000 00H ws DO OO 00 L dE an IH lg E O dE R 2 While the recorder is during stop mode in the folder list display press the ERASE button im oon 000 00H 0OM00s 00 00 00 L dB 30 lH I2 E O dE If an action is not selected within 8 seconds EN the
15. 20 Power supply Notes e Incase you would like to charge using the PC s icharaincishot ibledur ding Camera setting select Optional in the USB Shoe dud oak la a connection settings then connect the USB cable l to the recorder Select AC Adapter at the USB When playing a voice music file the recorder l may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage Connect display to start charging P 84 output of the battery depending on the volume level even if M is displayed in the battery peer ag In this case lower the volume of the Cautions concerning the rechargeable battery Tt Do not put in or take out the battery or AC adapter Read the following descriptions carefully when you 3 when the recorder power is on or when this use the lithium ion battery LI 42B 2 recorder is connected to another device It may cause problems with the values and functions set Discharging e in the recorder The rechargeable battery self discharge while The charger can be used within the range of AC 100 this is not in use Be sure to charge them regularly lt V to AC 240 V 50 60 Hz When using the charger before use abroad you may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to the shape of the AC wall outlet For Operating temperature details ask at your local electrical shop or travel The rechargeable battery is chemical products agent The rechargeable battery efficiency may fluctuate Do not use travel voltage converters a
16. 300 MB or more utilized Quick Time version 7 2 or more is Drive recommended CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM drive Browser Macintosh Safari 2 0 or later Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC e 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 v amp P 91 If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped data may not be successfully transferred OnaPC do notformat 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 86 e Folder directory names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer in Microsoft Windows and Finder in Macintosh are different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or the Olympus Sonority e Iffolders 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 e 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 e As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder
17. 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 Copy the data 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 91 E Connect the recorder to your PC t P 90 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 5 Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 91 B Drive names and folder names when a PCis connected SD card Folder name Recorder Drive name Removable Windows LS20M Macintosh 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 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
18. HDMI cable When connecting the recorder to a TV that supports 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 Connecting with HDMI mini cable E sainow Burkey 2 E Connect the HDMI mini cable to the speaker or the headphones HDMI connector on the TV e When connecting the recorder to a TV that does not support the sampling rate outputs of 96kHz 2 Connect the HDMI mini cable to the and 88 2kHz the sound will be output only from HDMI connector on the recorder the recorder s speaker or the headphones and not from the TV speaker H Turn on the TV and switch Input to HDMI Turn on the recorder H Select the video file to play P 32 n Press the OK button to start playback EN 56 How to begin segment repeat playback amp CX This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played A B REPEAT button E Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly and start playback FJ Press the A B REPEAT button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback R will flash on the sub LCD im 035 095 VELDE 00 00 07 Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conducted when R is flashing in the same manner as during normal playback and you can quickly proceed as far as the end position r amp P 49 When it reaches the end of the file while R is flashing point
19. Image Quality The setting configured in Rec Mode under Rec Menu will not be reversed P 65 Menu setting method Main LCD Display Set whether to turn on the main LCD during shooting depending on the location and environment of use The battery 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 1 When shooting with the LCD off use a tripod or shoot with the recorder placed on a stable and flat surface Reverse Angle Recording 9 Set upside down recording to shoot using the recorder upside down rs P 46 On Enables the upside down recording function Off Disables this function Thesetting returns automatically to Off after the shooting finishes To continue shooting using the upside down recording function configure the setting again Menu setting method 4 types of filters allow you to easily apply various The recorder is equipped with multi zone metering effects when shooting movies enabling you to and spot metering Set the proper metering capture dynamic scenes and special moments in according to the scene to be shot your own distinctive way Multi zone Metering On Shoots to obtain a balanced brightness over Enables the magic movie function You can the entire screen Meters the brightness at the select the magic movie type center and surrounding areas of th
20. P 65 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 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 rs P 65 burp102oy EN 35 buipsoay 2 EN 36 Actually producing the sound you would like to record 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 When the level meter is maxed out the recorded sounds will be distorted When a loud noise is produced adjust the recording level so that the level meter does not exceed 6dB Example of conditions where the recording level has been lowered and the excess input has been adjusted n Press the REC 0 button to start recording gau 35 035 03H12 ds 00 0 1 55 UL LU d dg 3n IH I2 J E MRORCROROROCACACEREOREIDNINIMMINI d O dE The recording shooting indicator light grows and EJ will appear on the sub LCD d Elapsed recording time Recording amp Ej Press the STOP IB button to stop recording 3m25s ES 00 00 00
21. SD card then put itin again to see if this recorder recognizes the SD card Inserting and ejecting an SD card The processing performance reduces in an SD card when you repeat writing and deleting In this case format the SD card rs P 86 There is no guarantee that all SD cards work with the recorder About the SD Card When the SD card is write protected there will be a display reading SD card is locked Before inserting the card turn off the write protection function If the write protection switch is facing the LOCK direction recording 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 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 specifications support may become no longer available Notes on the folders The SD card can be used for the recording media Voice files movie files and music files are sorted and saved into their respective folders organized in a tree structure About the folders for voice recordings Folder A Folder E within the Root folder are the folders for voice recordings When recording with this recorder select any one of the five folders and then record Folder A Each folder can store up to 999 Folder B
22. SD card with the recorder Inserting an SD card 1 While the recorder is during stop mode open the card cover H 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 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 inserted all the way data may not be written to the SD card 3 Close the card cover securely 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 amp P 86 Ejecting an SD card 1 While the recorder is during stop mode open the card cover p1e qs ue amp unpefe pue funjesu n p1e gs ue amp unpefe pue funjesu iA EN 28 2 Push the SD card inward to unlock it and let it eject partially The SD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely 3 Close the card cover securely 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
23. and date Time amp 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 for the first time after purchasing it or when the battery have been inserted without the device having been used in a long time the Set Time amp Date will appear When the Hour is flashing conduct the setup from Step 1 E Press the PP or lt button to select the item to set e Select the item from the Hour Minute Year Month and Day with a flashing point v0 SG pU EL T PAJAN 17H Oe 2 Press the or button to set 201 NY toys s PEE 1 n Py 0 ys e Follow the same steps by pressing the BPI or k lt button to select the next item and pressing the or button to set e You can select 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 1 Initial setting 22 88 e You can select the order of the Month Day and Year by pressing the LIST button while setting them Example March 24 2011 3M 24D 2011Y Initial setting M 24D 3M 2011Y Y 2011Y 3M 24D 3 Press the gt OK button to complete the setting e The clock will start from the set date and time Press the OK button according to the time signal 9jep pue oum funes n EN 25 EN 3X If you pres
24. 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 poyjaw unes nuay EN 79 poyjow funes nuew R EN The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of files exceeds 999 Do not remove the battery during moving or copying This may damage the data A file cannot be moved or copied to the same folder When the operation is canceled during moving or copying only the file that is being moved or copied is effective all other files will not be moved or copied Files which are locked will remain so even after they are moved or copied rs P 72 Files cannot be moved or copied directly under the Root folder In movie mode Q9 files can be moved or copied to the Movie and Edit folders directly under the DCIM folder In voice mode WW files can be moved or copied to the Folder A through Folder E and Music folders Menu setting method Dividing files File Divide CX Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so that they are easier to manage and edit button gt OK button MENU button KA It is recommended to make a copy of the original file before dividing a file t P 79 P 92 E
25. method Set this when connecting the recorder to a TV to play movie files 480p 576p 720p 10801 For details on connecting the recorder to a TV see i amp p 56 EH e When set to 1080i 1080i format takes priority for HDMI output However if this setting does not match the input setting of the TV 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 connect the HDMI cable to the recorder The main LCD will be off when an HDMI cable is connected to the recorder Reset Settings amp amp This returns the functions 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 settings Menu settings after resetting initial settings Rec Menu Mic Sense High 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 Recording Settings Image Quality Main LCD Display Reverse Angle Recording Magic Movie Image Stabilizer Metering White Balance Ex
26. of the first file in the recorder Menu setting method If you change the equalizer setting you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality HI 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 kHz Select the frequency bandwidth setting H Select the equalizer level You can select the equalizer level from 6 to 6 in 1dB increments The higher the decibel value the louder the sound To change the settings again press the PI or kd button and repeat the procedure from step 2 Visualizer amp 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 8 poyjaw unes nuay g EN 71 poujeul funes nuew R EN 72 al File Menu File Lock V amp Locking a file 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 an
27. 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 To EAR jack Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button To avoid irritation to the ear insert the earphone after turning down the volume level Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback When the external 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 rs P 67 Recording amp Settings relating to Recording Mic Sense P 65 Rec Mode P 65 Rec Level P 65 Low Cut Filter P 66 Self Timer P 66 Rec Monitor P 67 Plug inPower t P 67 Input Jack t P 67 V Sync Rec t P 76 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 function 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 Sele
28. recorder will return to stop mode 59 5 Press the or button to select Erase in Folder qu 000 000 00H w Os DO 00 00 dE an IH I2 E O dE R Press the gt OK button 6 burseay 2 qu 000 000 00H 00M00s DO OO 00 dg an IH lg E O dE R H Press the button to select Start im n00 000 OOH 00s 00 O0 00 dg 3n IH lg E O dE EN 60 Erasing amp amp X n Press the OK button qu 000 000 00H d w Os DO OO 00 dg an IH lg E O dE gu 000 000 00H 00M00s DO 00 00 dE an IH lg E O dE R The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the folder is erased 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 partially erasing it P 79 P 92 ERASE button E 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 lI 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 Erase start is flashing playback continues and you can rewind or fast forward as usual to locate the erase end position quickly If the end of the file is reached while this indication is flashing that position will become the erase end position E
29. time when charging the rechargeable battery 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 Battery indicator The battery indicator on the sub LCD changes as the battery lose power I gt ur When fmf appears on the sub LCD charging the battery as soon as possible When the battery is too weak L 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 Ajddns 18M0g n s Before connecting the AC adapter switch the USB connection setting to o e z wa lt Power supply Connect to the USB AC adapter to charge El While the recorder is during stop mode or turned off connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom It can be charged by connecting to the USB AC of the recorder adapter F 3AC AC Adapter P 84 Before connecting the USB cable exit HOLD mode 1 P 24 Hl Plug the recorder s USB cable into the AC adapter Press the gt OK button to start charging To the USB AC adapter s F 3AC USB connector 0 While Press OK to start charging is 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC i 4 h nA let ELS ace Pech ABO THEILEO n AGOMHIOE H Charging is completed when Battery Full is displayed EN
30. to strong shocks or continuous vibration e Ifa battery leaks becomes discolored or deformed or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation stop using the recorder e Ifa 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 e Keep battery out of the reach of children e If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise heat smoke or a burning odor D remove the battery immediately while being careful not to burn yourself and 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service Caution e 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 e Always charge a rechargeable battery when using it for the first time or if it has not been used for a long period e 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 e The battery may become hot during prolonged use To avoid minor burns do not remove it immediately after using the recorder AC adapter A Danger Be sure to use the AC adapter with the proper voltage AC 100 240 V Using it with other v
31. to the recording media while shooting This may result in sound skipping In such a case Data Write Error will appear during shooting or when shooting finishes After transferring the data to a PC format the recording media EN 44 Adjusting the volume 1 Press the gt 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 Shooting movies SX Eg Press the gt 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 7 Switches to wide angle screen Zoom bar When you start using the zoom the zoom bar is displayed on the main LCD 38 seinoui urjoous f EN 45 x8 seinoui uijoous H Shooting using the recorder upside down This function is useful while recording in an environment where there are many people around you or where it is difficult to fit the subject in the viewfinder when shooting Set the Reverse Angle Recording to On before shooting with the recorder upside down r amp P 68 Shooting with the reverse angle recording function When using the recorder upside down like shown in the picture the left and right channel of the built in stereo microphone are autom
32. 02 mpa Q3 mp Song 5 mp3 dd Songl mp3 4 BACK n2 imd 00 00 00 IB l2 h O dE au 001 013 When there are only files in the folder Identification of parts Q Current folder name File name Q Guide indicator File display N EET a EPI Battery indicator Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder File length Recorder status indicator L Stop indicator 9 Play indicator 23 Forwarding indicator EJ Rewinding indicator Q Level meter Q Elapsed playback time Bi X mode Movie mode display Folder list display DCIM i MQYIE100 MOVIE101 MOVIE 102 MOVIE103 MOVIE104 J EDIT OH ms DO DU 00 IH I2 h O dE au o00 000 Q Root folder indicator Folder name File list display MOVIE100 MF _pB030001 MOV EM psos0002 MOV BT P5030003 MOV TAN PB030004 MOV C3 P8030005 MOV IU PB030006 MOV 4BACK OH imd DO OO 00 IB I2 h O d an 001 013 Q Current folder name File name Q Guide indicator Identification of parts File display sj1ed jo uorje inuep n 1000H 15m 55 D CB SB nun HELLE UN Q 30 IB lg E d Q Shooting mode indicator icon display Battery indicator O Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder Remaining shooting time File length Q Recorder status indicator EJ Shooting indicator EM Pause indicator
33. 45 min 48 kHz 16 bit approx 1h 44 1 kHz 16 bit approx 1h Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only Technical Hotline Number in the U S and Canada 1 888 553 4448 User Support E mail address in the U S and Canada distec olympus com Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe 49 180 567 1083 49 40 23773 4899 User Support E mail address in Europe dss support olympus europa com For customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product Applicable Product LS 20M AC adapter Br This symbol crossed out wheeled bin Directive 2006 66 EC Annex II indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries Plea
34. 5 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 Menu setting method 8 Voice sync level moves to the right left according to the set level H Press the REC 0 button again 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 n Voice sync recording stops automatically e 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 Bl button poyjaw unes nuay H EN 77 poyjow funes nuew R EN 78 Rearranging files Replace amp CX 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 Hl Select the folder for which you would like to rearrange the file order P 32 2 Select Replace from the menu on the File Menu For details on how to enter the menu settin
35. Movies shot with a device other than the recorder or movie files imported from a PC may not play correctly E saiaow Burkey ha EN 53 EN 54 E saiaow Burkey By Forwarding Playing movies X Rewinding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the BP button C will appear on the sub LCD If you release the Pl button it will stop Press the gt OK button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the PI button When you release the Pl button the recorder will resume normal playback The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the Fl button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the I button EJ will appear on the sub LCD If you release the K lt button it will stop Press the OK button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the k lt button When you release the K lt button the recorder will resume normal playback The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file Continue pressing the lt q button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file Locating the beginning of a file While the recorder is during playback mode press the gt I button The r
36. OLYMPUS 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 Register your product on www olympus consumer com register and get additional benefits from Olympus 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
37. SB Settings from the menu on the Device Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method rs P 63 2 Press the or button to select USB Connect or USB Class USB Connect Setting for connecting to the PC USB Class Setting for USB class Ej Press the gt OK button If you select USB Class proceed to the operation of Step 6 Menu setting method When USB Connect is selected 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 Adapter Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC for charging or to the AC Adapter F 3AC Optional Setting to confirm the connection method each time a USB connection is made H Press the gt OK button to complete the setting If you select USB Connect proceed to the operation of Step 8 When USB Class is selected n 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 gt OK button to complete the setting 8 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen EN 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
38. Time to play them Play the voice file 1 Connect the recorder to your PC P 90 2 Open the Quick Time The control screen of Quick Time Player is visualized EJ Select Open File from the File menu e The Open A File dialog box appears n 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 Selecta file and then click Open Ej Play the voice file e Click the button in the controls of Quick Time Player to start playback Edit View Window Help New Player Ctrl N CtrH Shift N New Audio Recording Open File Ctrl O ID Open Image Sequence Ctrl Shift 0 Open Recent E Close Window Ctrl ave Ctrl S 20002 Mp2 e sno wer Pil esa tae pt HLS Mp3 Hy Decuria qf Hy Canes l LS200001 V File Edit view Window Help 00 00 00 eui Jp pino Husn H EN 93 eun inp Huisy B EN 94 Play the movie file Hl Connect the recorder to your PC P 90 El Open the Quick Time Thecontrol screen of Quick Time Player appears EJ Select Open File from the File menu e The Open A File dialog box appears n At the dialog screen set the File location File type and File name for the file you want to play e When selecting a movie file shot with the recorder set File type in
39. age 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 e 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 s
40. atically reversed so you can shoot in the same way you do during normal conditions Upside down recording Shooting movies SX During upside down recording 1 is displayed on the main LCD Settings relating to shooting Select the desired settings according the shooting environment and purpose of use rx P 68 P 70 Set the resolution and the Image Quality quality of the movie uos you will shoot ied Set whether to turn the main gt x E LCD on or off during shooting idiom Set shooting with the recorder lt P 68 9 turned upside down Magic Movie Use special effects to shoot P 69 rich and expressive movies imag Minimize the blur caused by Stabilizer the recorder s shakings or P 69 by the subject s movements during shooting Metering Select the range for metering t P 69 brightness f Set the white balance ep reel according to the shooting i scene Exposure Comp Set an appropriate exposure P 70 High ISO Mode Set the shooting sensitivity P 70 Shooting s recorded sound settings Configure the settings of the sound recorded during shooting P 65 P 67 It is convenient to use these settings in combination with Recording Settings Mic Sense t P 65 Sets the recording sensitivity You can configure whether Rec Level to adjust the recording level t P 65 automatically or to adjust it manually This function can reduce Low Cut F
41. attery while processing 3 Remove the SD card while processing In addition carefully check the remaining battery level in order to ensure that the battery will not run out while processing Erasing amp X Menu setting Menu setting method Items in menus are categorized by tabs so selecta tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it You can set each menu item as follows button Les IO gt OK button MENU button 1 While the recorder is during stop mode press the MENU button The menu will appear on the display B 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 H Press the OK button to move the cursor to the item to set Press the or button to move to the item you want to set E Press the gt OK or BPI button Moves to the setting of the selected item n Press the or button to change the setting poyjaw unes nuay EN 63 poyjow funes nuew R EN 64 7 Press the gt OK button to complete the setting You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen Pressing the k d button without pressing the gt OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen H Press the MENU button to close the menu screen BEEN 3 3 The recorder will stop if you leave it idle
42. can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually r P 65 When Rec Level is set to Manual you can configure the limiter function Rec Monitor Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack t P 67 VU Select whether or not to use the plug in power function according to the external microphone inPower h tele P 67 connected to the MIC jack 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 65 EN 39 buipsoay M EN 40 Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected 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 Before you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack change the Input Jack setting to Microphone P 67 Recording with external microphone Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder 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 Gun Microphone unidi
43. ct 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 amp Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to PCM 44 1kHz mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions The following table shows the recommended settings for some example recording conditions Configure the functions to suit the actual recording conditions Recording condition Outdoor Recordin Band environment Conferences Amel Indoor Performance with large Conferences settings performance sounds like wild musical 7 i in a vast hall aat crowds in with a few in a practice birds singing zo performance dio etc railroad noises 2st meeting people indoors venues etc 2 a RD When the Rec Level is set to Manual you can adjust the recording level io CRO Adjust while looking at the level meter Mic Sense 0 P 65 Low High Low Cut Filter Off or 100Hz 300Hz t P 66 dis T The recording level can be adjusted to suit the volume of the original sound Rec Level You
44. d SD card while dividing a file This may damage the data Menu setting method Fn Setting Fn setting amp CX 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 Off No functions will be allocated to the button INDEX P 52 Rec Mode r amp P 65 Rec Level P 65 Play Mode amp P 71 Equalizer r amp P 71 Property P 72 Light v amp P 73 Image Quality P 68 Reverse Angle Recording P 68 Magic Movie P 69 White Balance P 69 Exposure Comp amp P 70 To call up a registered function 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 Menu setting method Light On Off By pressing the Fn button you can turn the backlight of the sub LCD on or off Image Q
45. d prevents it from being erased Off Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased Replace amp QQ See Rearranging files Replace amp Q9 P 78 File Move Copy amp Q See Moving Copying files File Move Copy amp OO rs P 79 File Divide amp See Dividing files File Divide amp Q9 P 81 Menu setting method Property amp amp 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 selected Name and Date will appear on the display Note h Select a file for which you would like to confirm information in advance before operating the menu LCD Sound Menu MainLCD amp amp Main LCD contrast can be adjusted in 5 levels You can adjust the main LCD contrast level from 1 to 5 Sub LCD amp QQ You can set the backlighting time interval and adjust the contrast of the sub LCD Hl Select Contrast or Backlight 2 Select the setting When Contrast is selected You can adjust the sub LCD contrast level from 01 to 12 When Backlight is selected Off Disables this function 5 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds Always ON Enables the Backlight function You can set it so the PEAK LED indicator light and recording shooting indicator light does not turn on On LED light wi
46. e contents of the box 11 Identification of parts eere 12 Display EOD Dane uice bL petito RA Dea 13 dox 17 HITS RUD the battery NER 17 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 19 Connect to the USB AC adapter to charge 20 Turning on off the DOWOE asd toad bp rai tul an FRU Ru 23 HOLD m 24 Setting time and date Time amp Date 25 Changing the time and date sss 26 Inserting and ejecting an SD card 27 Inserting an SD CEU eadein rest dete dai iba 27 Ejecting an SD CONG secs avis mtu 27 Notes on the folders vsscssssccssssessassosissescssossaseesasossasesesees 29 About the folders for voice recordings 29 About the folders for movie shootings 30 About the folder for music playback 31 Selecting the folders and files 32 Switching between voice and movie mode 33 2 About recording shooting Before recording amp eere reete ennenen 34 Turn the microphone toward the original sound source 34 Recording LC 35 Recommended settings by recording condition 39 Recording from external microphone or o
47. e screen Select the desired magic movie type from separately Rock Pop Pinhole and Sketch Spot Metering If you select Rock effects from 1 to 3 Shoots the subject at the center during can be applied backlighting Meters the brightness at the Off center of the screen Disables this function P Notes e When set to Multi zone Metering the center In case the magic movie is set to On only the may appear dark when shooting against strong movie file with special effects will be recorded backlighting The original version of the movie will not be recorded Special effects cannot be applied or removed afterwords White Balance 9 If you want to shoot a movie normally without applying special effects verify that the Magic Movie setting is set to Off before shooting For more natural coloring choose a white balance option suited to the scene alo Auto The recorder automatically adjusts the white balance according to the shooting scene Image Stabilizer CX Sunny For shooting outdoors under a clear sky You can reduce the amount of recorder shake that amp Cloudy can occur when shooting in low light situations or For shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky shooting with high magnification Fluorescent On M For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting The image stabilizer is activated household lighting etc Off V o 4 Incandescent The image stabilize
48. ecorder skips to the beginning of the next file While the recorder is during playback mode press the F button The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file While the recorder is during playback mode press the k button twice The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Playing movies X 35 saiaow Burkey ha EN 55 Playing movies X To play back movies on a TV Notes The TV video signal system varies depending on You can use any commercially available HDMI mini the countries and regions Change the output cable Type D to connect the recorder to a high signal setting in the HDMI setting of the definition compatible TV recorder to match the signal of the TV 1 P 74 For details on changing the input setting of the T ffth fth d 4 TV refer to the TV s instruction manual d cpu ccce e Use an HDMI cable that matches the HDMI TV before connecting them f micro connector on the recorder and the HDMI connector on the TV Depending on the TV s settings the displayed images and information may become cropped It is not possible to record sound and shoot movies while the recorder is connected 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 connect the HDMI cable to the recorder The main LCD does not turn on while the recorder is connected via
49. eee Operating System Drive Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 3 CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM drive Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Browser Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 2 Display 32bit 64bit 1024 x 768 pixels or more 65 536 colors or more Microsoft Windows 7 32bit 64bit 16 770 000 colors or more is recommended CPU USB port 32 bits x86 of 1GHz or above or 64 bits x64 One or more free ports processor Others zi RAM e Audio device 512 MB or more Environment where the Internet can be Hard drive space utilized Quick Time version 7 2 or more is 300 MB or more recommended E D Notes 0 I e The support service 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 EN 88 Operating environment Operating System Display Mac OS X 10 4 11 10 6 1024 x 768 pixels or more 32 000 colors or more CPU 16 770 000 colors or more is recommended PowerPC G5 or Intel Multicore Processor 1 5 USB port GHz or above One or more free ports RAM Others 512 MB or more e Audio device Hard drive space e Environment where the Internet can be
50. er SD card USB cable XOq Y Jo S Ua U0 ey fBunpeu n Warranty card USB AC adapter F 3AC Contents may vary depending on purchase location Warranty differs depending on purchase location Warranty card may not be included Note e 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 EN 11 Lithium ion battery LI 42B syed jo uone iruoep lM EN 12 Identification of parts D 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 gt OK button 9 REC Record button Recording Shooting indicator light LED gt l button 41 LIST button 2 MENU button 3 A B REPEAT button button 5 Fn button ERASE button 47 kad button STOP HM button Card cover Mode switch amp Q 21 Strap hole 2 MIC Microphone jack MIC LINE IN 3 EAR Earphone jack POWER HOLD switch 25 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 Connector cover 07 HDMI micro connector USB connector Batte
51. er setting in the Play Menu is set to On the set visualizer effect is displayed on the main LCD during the playback of voice files rz P 71 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 off To avoid irritation to the ear insert 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 amp Forwarding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the P button Z2 will appear on the sub LCD If you release the BP button it will stop Press the OK button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the PI button When you release the Pl 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 l button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file peqheid ha EN 49 Playback amp peqheld By While the recorder is during stop mode in While the recorder is during playback the file display press and hold the I mode pres
52. ervice center Do not try to remove the card by force e Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle such as a bicycle motorcycle or car Safety precautions N Caution e 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 e 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 e 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 e Handle the recorder with care to avoid getting a low temperature burn e When the recorder contains metal parts overheating can result in a low temperature burn Pay attention to the following e When used for along period the recorder will get hot If you hold on to the recorder in this state a low temperature burn may be caused e n 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 Battery handling precautions Follow these importa
53. es may be inferior depending on the connection and or the PC processing speed amp Jaoule Jd se Husn H EN 95 Jsi ofesseui wejy EN 96 Other information Alarm message list Message Battery Low File Protected Cannot record in this folder Index Full Folder Full Card Error Licence Mismatch Memory Full No File Format Error Can t make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file Cannot play this file Please Select The File Unselected File File is not selected Same folder Can t be moved copied Charge the battery P 19 P 20 If you run out of battery soon after the charge the battery life has ended Replace with new battery Erase locked Tried to delete a locked file Unlock the file rs P 72 Recording has been Select a folder from among Folder A to Folder E and try recording again rs P 32 Low battery power Battery power is getting low Not an audio recording folder attempted with a Music o DCIM folder indesctull ns file is full of index marks Erase index marks that are no maximum of 16 marks longer required rs P 52 Folder flf Hs folder is full of files Erase unnecessary files maximum of 999 files t P 58 Remove the SD card and put it again rx P 27 SD card is not recognized correctly Error in the memory Illegally copied file The music files copied illegall
54. for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation when a selected item is not applied Menu setting method Rec Menu Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs 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 asa band performance Note 13 X e 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 RecMode amp The recorder supports the Linear PCM recording format which allows sound to be recorded with a quality equivalent to CD or higher and the MP3 format which allows files to be saved with a high compression ratio This means you can choose to give priority to either sound quality or recording time E 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 selected 96 kHz 24 bit to 44 1 kHz 16 bit When MP3 is selected 320 kbps to 128 kbps Menu setting method EH 1 e When the recording format is set to the MP3 formats the sampling rate will be e
55. g recorded voice file names may start from 0001 For returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings use Reset Settings P 74 It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never perform operations such as the following while processing as they may damage the data 1 Disconnect the AC Adapter while processing 2 Removing the battery while processing 8 Remove the SD card while processing In addition carefully check the remaining battery level in order to ensure that the battery will not run out while processing 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 poyjaw unes nuay H EN 87 Using the recorder on your PC By being connected to a PC the recorder enables you to do the following e Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the Olympus Sonority Optional 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 1 P 95 You can use Quick Time to play the MOV WAV and MP3 files transferred to your PC rs P 93 Operating environment Windows
56. g the USB connection setting it will not be connected to the PC when AC Adapter is selected Select PC in the USB connection setting P 84 Disconnecting from your PC E click amp on the task bar located at the lower right corner of the screen Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drives F G maa IZM 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 5 Confirm that the recorder PEAK LED indicator light is gone before disconnecting the USB cable Connecting to your PC 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 NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK LED indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed jd 1no 0 bureuuo H EN 91 jd 1no 0 Sajy 210A Y J9JsueJ 2 EN 92 Transfer the voice files to your PC The 5 voice folders of this recorder are named as Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D and Folder E and the recorded voice files are saved in these folders Furthermore the movie shooting folder is named as DCIM Copy a folder to any folder on your PC ER Connect the recorder to your PC P 90 2 Open the
57. gs see Menu setting method P 63 3 Press the or button to select the file you want to move F Press the gt OK button The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved Menu setting method H Press the or button to select the location to move it to n Press the OK button to complete the setting If there are more files to move repeat Steps 3 through 6 Pressing the k lt 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 Moving Copying files File Move Copy amp QQ Files saved in the SD card can be moved or copied within the memory Files can also be moved or copied between memory button gt OK button MENU button Hl In the file list display press the or button to select the file you want to move or copy r P 32 2 Select File Move Copy from the menu on the File Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method t P 63 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 Menu setting method E Press the OK button H Press the or button to select the folder you want to move or copy the file to File move or
58. h to the correct folder t P 32 Recording leveltoo high This could potentially be because the recording level and output level for connected external devices are too high Cannot find the recorded Voice File Wrong folder The recorder was shaken during recording The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or Move the recorder Noise heard during playback during playback When a microphone not supported by the plug in power function is connected turn the Plug inPower setting to Off P 67 The settings of the connected external microphone do not correspond to those of the recorder Unable to hear any sound from the earphone through the Rec Monitor is set to Off Set Rec Monitor to On P 67 recording monitor The file is locked Unlock the file vs P 72 Unable to erase the file Unlock the file or cancel the read only Tecan setting of the file on the PC When the built in speaker amps and the like are connected there is a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording It is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor or turn the Rec Noise is audible through the o ustic feedback is occurring Monitor to Off while recording P 67 recording monitor Perform adjustments such as further distancing the earphones from the microphones not pointing the microphones at the earphones or lowering the volume
59. he 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 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 battery is self discharging After unpacking this product charge the supplied lithium ion battery before using the recorder for the first time 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 correctly place the rechargeable battery supplied into the recorder rs P 17 H Before connecting the USB cable exit HOLD mode rs P 24 HI Boot the PC 5 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 Power supply The charging process will start H Charging is completed when Battery Full is displayed Charging time approximately 2 hours tshowsthe approximate
60. he circuit temperature has risen Shooting was stopped because the circuit temperature has risen Please select another file Please select another file Please wait until the circuit temperature has become lower Please wait until the circuit temperature has become lower Please wait until the circuit temperature has become lower Jsi ofesseui uue y fa EN 97 funoousejqno E EN 98 Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Won t start Unable to record Unable to shooting No sound picked up by the built in microphone Unable to record through an external microphone No playback sound heard Shooting stopped midway Probable cause Action The battery is not loaded properly Check the direction of the battery rs P 17 Battery power is getting low Charge the battery P 19 P 20 The power is off Turn the power on P 23 Battery power is getting low Charge the battery P 19 P 20 The power is off Turn the power on P 23 The recorder is in HOLD mode Release the recorder from HOLD rs P 24 Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files P 58 The maximum number of files has been reached Change to any other folder P 32 Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files xz P 58 The maximum number of files has been reached Erase unnecessary files rs P 58 Slide the mode switch on the recorder to movie mode Q P 33
61. he 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 E Play Menu EVADIT URS S You can select the playback mode that fits your preference Select the desired playback mode File Stop after playing back the current file 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 continuously AII Play all files in the selected memory continuously and stop All Repeat Play all files in the selected memory continuously and repeatedly Notes p 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 file 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
62. ilter noise from air conditioners t P 66 projectors and other similar noises Self Timer rs P 66 Sets the self timer function Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack Rec Monitor P 67 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 Input Jack jack to use it as a LINE IN jack t P 67 for recording or to connect an external microphone for recording Plug inPower t P 67 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 connect an external microphone and the external microphones that can be used with the recorder see P 40 Shooting movies SX File names will be automatically created for files shooting by this recorder PBO03 0001 MOV boo D Month 1 to C A October B November C December 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 e MOVformat MOV 35 seinoui urjoouys EN 47 About playback Playback amp The recorder can play WAV and MP3 format files To playback a file recorded with other machines you need to transfer
63. ion according to your usage P 68 Adopts the MPEG 4 AVC and H 264 formats for video recording This also allows you to enjoy high resolution images on a PCora large screen TV Allows you to upload movie files to video sites to easily share them with the world through the Internet Supports the 640x480 30fps mp3 video format suitable for uploading video files P 68 Incorporates a digital zoom function This allows you to clearly capture subjects that are far away from you r P 45 Utilizes a high sensitivity low noise stereo microphone capable of faithfully capturing the original sound Fixing the stereo microphones at a 45 angle enables recording with a natural and expansive stereo feel The recording format without compressing the original sound recording Linear PCM format and capable of efficient record MP3 format support Scene can be recorded in a wide range of high quality 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 You can playback WAV and MP3 format files transferred from a computer in addition to files recorded by the device itself This allows you to use this recorder as a m
64. le CB HD1 This cable is for connecting the recorder to an high definition TV via an HDMI connection The connector type for the recorder side is an HDMI micro connector Type D jeuondo sauu0sso y H EN 101 suone xypedg M EN 102 Specifications Recording format Voice Linear PCM Pulse Code Modulation MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 Movie MOV MPEG 4AVC H 264 E Recording medium SD card 1 GB to 32 GB E No of effective pixels 2 930 000 pixels 16 9 2 190 000 pixels 4 3 BB Image pickup device 1 4 5 megapixel CMOS sensor B Lens Focal length f4 1mm 16 9 at 49mm 4 3 at 59mm Shooting range 30 cm to co Movie resolution HD1080p 30fps HD720p 30fps HD480p 30fps Photometric system Digital ESP metering spot metering system Shutter speed 1 30 to 1 4000 sec Digital Zoom Max 4x Monitor 2 0 color LCD display Input level Mic Sense High 59 dBv Mic Sense Low 39 dBv LINE IN 6 dBv Sampling frequency Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 96 kHz 88 2 kHz 24 bit 88 2 kHz 48 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz MP3 format 320 kbps 44 1 kHz 44 1 kHz 256 kbps 44 1 kHz 44 1 kHz 128 kbps 44 1 kHz 44 1 kHz B Maximum headphone output lt 150 mV according to EN 50332 2 E Speaker Built in 16 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack Input Jack Microphone 9 3 5 mm mini jack impedance 2 2 kQ Input Jack Line 3 5 mm mini jack im
65. ll be set Off LED light will be canceled Note 3 When the LED setting is set to Off the LED of the Self Timer function does not light Menu setting method The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors System sounds may be turned off On Enables the Beep function Off Disables this function Note When the Beep setting is set to Off the beep of the Self Timer function does not sound You can select the display language for this recorder English Francais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Pycckun The selectable languages differ depending on the region poyjaw unes nuay gt EN 73 poyjow funes nuew R EN 74 Device Menu Auto Power Off amp CX 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 1hour Set the length of time before the power will be turned off Off Disables this function If any button is pressed the elapsed time count before the power turns off will start over again Time amp Date amp Q See Setting time and date Time amp Date amp Q9 t P 25 Fnsetting amp See Fn Setting Fn setting amp Q P 83 USB Settings X amp See Changing the USB class USB Settings amp GO P 84 Menu setting
66. many short shootings are made The displayed available shooting time and recorded time are approximate indications Variations in the available shooting time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory depending on the SD card The maximum size of a single file is limited to approx 4 GB for MP3 format and approx 2 GB for PCM format Regardless of the memory remaining amount the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the following value Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 88 2 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz 16 bit MP3 format approx 55 min 320 kbps 44 1 kHz approx 1 h 256 kbps 44 1 kHz approx 2 h 45 min 128 kbps 44 1 kHz approx 3 h approx 26 h approx 32 h approx 62 h 30min suone xypedg H EN 105 Specifications Maximum shooting time per file e The maximum size of a single movie file is limited to approx 4 GB e Regardless of the memory remaining amount the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the following value 1920x1080 30fps 96 kHz 24 bit 88 2 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz 16 bit 640x480 30fps 320 kbps 44 1 kHz 256 kbps 44 1 kHz 128 kbps 44 1 kHz suone xypedg a EN 106 approx approx approx approx approx approx approx 30 min 30 min 35 min 35 min 2h lt 2 p 2h 1280x720 30fps 96 kHz 24 bit approx 45 min 88 2 kHz 24 bit approx
67. n voice and movie mode The recorder has two modes voice recorder and movie recorder Select the mode according to the purpose of use E Slide the mode switch to amp or Q 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 Ifyou 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 the functions of each mode When the switch is at the amp 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 is at the amp position You can shoot movies and save the data to the DCIM folder dedicated to movie files and play the movie files you shot r amp P 30 Indicates an operation or setting that is possible when the mode switch is at the voice mode position Indicates an operation or setting that is possible when the mode switch is at the movie mode position Indicates an operation or setting that is possible when the mode switch is at either voice mode or movie mode position opoui SIAOW p
68. nce the recording button of the files recorded by this recorder optional exclusive remote control RS30W P 101 will make the recording start L S20 0001 WAV About recordings in linear PCM format exceeding 2GB The recording will continue even if the volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM format recording The file is saved every 2 GB in separate files It will be treated as multiple files when playing back When the recording exceeds 2 GB the number of files 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 D 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 file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device Linear PCM format WAV MP3 format MP3 While the recorder is during recording mode press the REC button ED will appear on the sub LCD The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in Rec Pause Resume Recording Press the REC 6 button again Recording will resume at the point of interruption burp1o2oy E buipsoay 2 EN 38 Listening while audio is recorded REC Monitor If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the
69. ncoded 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 affected To set the recording mode set the Image Quality setting in Recording Settings while in movie mode P 68 Rec Level amp Q You can set the device to automatically or manually adjust the recording level E Select Manual or Auto Manual Recording is performed by manually 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 function will adjust the input level when sudden high volume is encountered This will prevent sound distortion Limiter OFF Disables this function Adjust the recording level li Press the gt l or I lt button while the recorder is recording shooting or paused to adjust the recording level gt poyjaw unes nuay EN 65 poyjow Dunes nuew R EN 66 EN Therecording 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 e When the unit is set to Auto the limiter
70. nd EJ will appear on the sub LCD Sound will also be recorded f Shooting mode Shooting state 38 seinoui urjoouys E EN 43 Shooting movies SX n Press the STOP Bl button to stop e We recommend formatting the record media in shooting the recorder before shooting rs P 86 Pressing once the recording button of the optional exclusive remote control RS30W t P 101 will make the shooting start immediately ETET DD DD DD About shooting that exceeds 4 GB IH lg E O dE If the size of a single file exceeds 4 GB shooting will stop E will appear on the sub LCD 9 File length 38 seinoui uijoous H g Notes e To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the recording confirm 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 Folder Full will appear when the recording cannot be made any further Select other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording P 58 Memory Full will appear when there is no free space Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further P 58 Depending on the image quality and the status of the recording media data may not be able to be transferred in time
71. ne Line Set this when connecting an external device to use the jack as a LINE IN EN X 3A When the Input Jack setting is set to Line the Low Cut Filter function is disabled P 66 V Sync Rec amp See Voice sync recording V Sync Rec t P 76 poyjaw unes nuay EN 67 EN 68 poyjow funes nuew R Recording Settings You can set the image quality 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 E Select the image quality 1920 x1080 30fps 1280 x 720 30fps 640 x 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 H Select the recording rate When 1920 x 1080 30fps is selected PCM 96 kHz 24 bit to PCM 44 1 kHz 16 bit When 1280 x 720 30fps is selected PCM 96 kHz 24 bit to PCM 44 1 kHz 16 bit When 640 x 480 30fps is selected MP3 320 kbps to MP3 128 kbps EH e 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 Itis recommended to set the resolution to 640x480 30fps and MP3 format when uploading to video sites During movie mode Q the sound is recorded at the recording rate set in
72. nnecting cord KA333 optional for dubbing E Before you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack change the Input Jack setting to Line r amp P 67 To audio output terminal of other devices If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even after adjusting the recording level P 65 this could potentially 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 Recording amp Recording the sound of this recorder 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 cd Oy To audio input To EAR jack terminal of other i devices S YS When you adjust the sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as well P 71 urpiy E EN 41 Before shooting movies SX Getting Ready Changing modes Select the image quality Slide the mode switch on the recorder to Q Set the movie resoluti
73. ns 18M0g l EN 22 Notes e 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 battery always 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 Germany Olympus has a contract with the GRS Joint Battery Disposal Association in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal Power supply Power supply Turning on off the power When the recorder is not being used turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum Even if the power is turned off existing data mode settings and clock settings will be maintained Turning on the power Turning off the power While the recorder is turned off slide the Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the POWER HOLD switch to the direction of direction of the arrow and hold it for 0 5 the arrow seconds or longer Q 1OH Q 1OH w Wu3MOd w u3MOd The display will turn on and the power will be e The display shuts off and the power will be turned on tu
74. nt guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking overheating burning exploding or causing electrical shocks or burns A 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 e Batteries should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disassembled e Never heat or incinerate batteries e Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry pins fasteners etc e 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 e Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile e Ifa battery fluid gets into your eyes flush your eyes immediately with clear cold running water and seek medical attention immediately Safety precautions ZN Warning e Keep batteries dry at all times e 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 e Never subject batteries
75. of the recording monitor Huljooysajqnoly d Huljooysajqnoly E EN 100 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action ELE number of marks has been Erase unnecessary marks er P 52 The file is locked Unlock the file v amp P 72 Unable to set index marks Unlock the file or cancel the read only Aenea Ou setting ofthe file on the PC An index cannot be set for files in MP3 format The file is MP3 format Contains battery other than the Please insert the chargeable battery Cannot recharge specified battery provided The back of the recorder could become If the recorder becomes abnormally hot The recorder has become hot hot when shooting movies This is not a please contact the Olympus Customer malfunction Support Center Accessories optional Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company s website Sales of accessories are different according to the country 2 channel microphone Lithium ion battery LI 42B omni directional ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter These are highly sensitive omni directional microphones supported by plug in power which are well suited to recording musical performances Compact Gun Microphone unidirectional ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing The metal body provide
76. oltage levels may cause fire explosion overheating electric shock or injury e 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 A 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 e Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand e Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity of flammable gas including gasoline benzine and lacquer thinner Safety precautions 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 D do not touch any of the exposed parts 2 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet and 3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock fire or injury Caution Do not use the AC adapter if the power plug is damaged or the plug is not completely connected to the o
77. on and recording format P 33 according to the content you want to shoot and its length r amp P 68 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 thee built in stereo microphone 35 seinoui Huljooys asojag On mounting Accurate adjustments of the microphone s angle and the like can be made when the device is affixed to a commercially available tripod used for 42 cameras Shooting movies SX STOP Bi button REC 0 button gt l la button 1 Press the REC 0 button to prepare shooting CS 055 098 DIH 000S DD OC 00 L mum HE 1 d 3n IB Id E O dE E unm RUE f The recording shooting indicator light will flash and ED will appear on the sub LCD Image Quality cannot be changed in the shooting standby mode or while shooting Configure this while the recorder is stopped t P 68 a Shooting mode Shooting paused state b Remaining shooting time File number d Level meter changes according to the recording level and recording function settings El Press the PPI or lt button to adjust the recording level of sound P 35 e Recording level guide indicator H Press the REC 0 button to start shooting The recording shooting indicator light grows a
78. pedance 39 kQ EAR jack 3 5 mm mini jack impedance 16 Q or more Connector USB connector HDMI micro connector type D Maximum working output 270 mW 8 O speaker Input power requirement Battery Lithium ion battery LI 42B External power supply AC adapter F 3AC 5 V External dimensions 135 mm x 63 mm x 18 1 mm without protrusions B Weight 154 g including battery and SD card E Operating temperature 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F Frequency response During recording mode Microphone jack Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 88 2 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 24 bit 44 1 kHz 16 bit 20 Hz to 44 kHz 20 Hz to 42 kHz 20 Hz to 23 kHz 20 Hz to 21 kHz Specifications MP3 format E During recording mode 320 kbps 44 1 kHz 50 Hz to 20 kHz Built in microphone 256 kbps 44 1 kHz 50 Hz to 20 kHz 60 Hz to 20 kHz 128 kbps 44 1 kHz However when recording in the MP3 format 50 Hz to 17 kHz the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode E During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz Guide to battery life The following values are strictly references E Lithium ion battery Built in stereo microphone Built in speakers erstes During recording mode During m E mode Earphone Playback Linear PCM format Built in stereo microphone Built in speakers EME SUL During shooting mode During 3 mode Earphone Playback Desmewer hi 2
79. posure Comp High ISO Mode Play Menu Play Mode Equalizer Visualizer LCD Sound Menu Main LCD Sub LCD Contrast Backlight LED Beep Language Lang Device Menu Auto Power Off Fn setting USB Settings USB Connect USB Class HDMI 640x480 30fps MP3 320kbps On Off Off On Multi zone Metering alto Auto 0 0EV Normal File Off Off 3 Level 06 10Seconds On On English 10min Off PC Storage class 1080i Menu setting method See Formatting the recorder Format amp Q9 t P 86 Memory Info amp amp The recordable capacity remaining and overall capacity 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 Info amp S You can check the recorder s information on the menu screen Model Model Name Version System version and Serial No Serial Number appear on the display poyjaw unes nuay EN 75 poyjow funes nuew R EN 76 Voice sync recording V Sync Rec amp Voice sync recording starts when a voice louder than the voice sync level detection level is detected When the voice becomes low recording will automaticall
80. r Folder A might be used to store private information while Folder Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information STOP Bi button REC button im oon 000 OOH OOMO0s DO O0 00 dB 3n IB E E O dE 2 Press the REC button to prepare recording D S a 03H e m s 00 00 En ANE LEER LAE LE C ors 12 E O dE R A I The recording shooting indicator light will flash and ED will appear on the sub LCD The main LCD turns off a Remaining recording time File number 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 r amp P 76 Rec Mode cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording Configure this while the recorder is stopped P 65 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 65 EJ Press the PPI or lt button to adjust the recording level The level can be adjusted from 01 to 12 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 occur even if Rec Level is set to Auto or Limiter ON v
81. r is deactivated This is For shooting under incandescent lighting recommended for shooting when the recorder office etc is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable 424 Quick Operation surface You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the recorder at Note a white object like a sheet of white paper Images may not be stabilized if recorder shake is too severe poyjaw unes nuay EN 70 poyjow funes nuew R When Quick Operation is selected D 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 POK 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 Exposure Comp QD 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 12 0 incrementing it by 1 3 steps Note The value you set remains stored into the recorder even if you turn the power off Check the setting before you start shooting Menu setting method High ISO Mode Q9 Set the shooting sensitivity Normal The recorder automatically adjusts the sensitivity according to the shooting scene High ISO T
82. rasing amp X 3 In the position you want to end partial erase press the ERASE button again Start point and End point on the sub LCD flash alternatively Press the ERASE button GS i Burseig E Partial erasing Partial erase completed The display will switch to Partial erasing l and start the partial erase The deletion is completed when Partial 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 playback mode EN 61 6 burseay 2 EN 62 EN You cannot recover a file once it has been erased Please check carefully before erasing e The file creation date will not change even if the file is partially erased When you partially erase a movie file the selected start position and end position may be offset by up to approximately 1 second e The locked files and files set as read only cannot be erased r P 72 e Ifthere is a file that cannot be recognized by the recorder the file and the folder which contains that file will not be erased Please connect the recorder to your PC to erase e It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never perform operations such as the following while processing as they may damage the data 1 Disconnect the AC Adapter while processing 2 Remove the b
83. rectional ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing Recording amp Compact zoom microphone unidirectional 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 ata distance while minimizing surrounding noise Tie clip microphone omni directional ME15 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 EN 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 amp P 67 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 t P 67 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 co
84. rned off The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off Auto Power Off 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 Off mode turn on the power again Ajddns 18M0g EN 23 Hl HOLD position position q10H EN 24 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 Exit HOLD mode Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the A Q 1OH w u3MOd After Hold appears on the sub LCD the recorder is set to HOLD mode 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 preserved 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 itisin HOLD mode Setting time
85. ry cover lock button Battery cover 8 Tripod socket 82 Built in speaker Display LCD panel Bi 54 mode Recorder mode display Folder list display Root olden A Folder B Folder C Folder D J FolderE l Music au 000r ADD 00H nns DO DU 00 IB I2 h d Q Root folder indicator Folder name File list display Folder A FI Ls200004 WAV dd L5200002 WAV fd LS200003 NAV am 001013 OH sed Ss DO OU 00 h O dE Q Current folder name File name Q Guide indicator Identification of parts File display MICE 0017013 Ou nn 239d55 Ou L P D Battery indicator Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder Remaining recording time File length Recorder status indicator EJ Record indicator ED Pause indicator L Stop indicator L3 Play indicator C Forwarding indicator EZ Rewinding indicator Q Level meter Q Elapsed recording time Elapsed playback time syed jo u01 8 1 1 U P n EN 13 syed jo u01 8 1 1 U P EN 14 Bl amp mode Music mode display List display D Artsto Artist02 Artist03 Jd 09 Title L WAV 4 10 Title J MP3 Fi 11 Title K WAV 4BACK OOH nm DO DU 00 IB I2 h d au 800000 When there are files and folders in the folder Q Current folder name Folder name File name Q Guide indicator List display e Alum ri Song mpi
86. s a sturdiness to the high rigidity Compact zoom microphone unidirectional ME32 The microphone is integrated with a tripod making it suitable for when you wish to record from a distance such as from your table at a meeting or conference Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone unidirectional ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Tie clip microphone omni directional ME15 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 This lithium ion rechargeable battery is manufactured by Olympus It is best paired with the LI 41C battery charger Connecting cord KA333 Connecting cord which has stereo mini plugs 03 5 with resistance at both ends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to the microphone input jack when recording Converting plug adapters PA331 PA231 which convert to the monaural mini plug 23 5 or monaural mini plug 22 5 are also enclosed Exclusive remote control set RS30W When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE jackthe recorder s recording shooting and stop functions can be operated through the remote control The receiving position can be adjusted thereby allowing you to operate the recorder from various different angles High speed HDMI cab
87. s on the folders P 29 P 31 aJ 600 000 Du OOMO0s d2 m Ia L 42 R Moving through the levels DD QD 00 a BE ig amp di Folder list display ooo 000 OOH OOw ns 00 00 00 au BE ig amp Dd Folder list display mode Operation of the folders for voice recordings um Return LIST button Each time you press this it returns up one level The k button can also serve as the LIST button on a list display gt Proceed gt OK button Each time you press this it opens the folder or file selected in the list display and proceeds down one level The BPI button can also serve as the OK m 0014013 lu23wdss DD QD 00 E BE dg B dE File list display aJ D 000 OOH Ow ns DO 00 DO au E ig 6 Dd Folder list display First layer button on a list display m non 000 OOH 0OM00s UD 00 BE dg B dE Folder list display mode Operation of the folders for music playbacks uu o00 000 OOH OOw ns m 00 00 00 42 au i lig B dE Folder list display Second layer amp mode Operation of the folders for movie shootings m 01 013 lu23wdss H LJ s BE i B dE File list display uu 0017013 lu22Mdss EE 00 00 00 42 au E dg B Dd File list display or button Select the folder or file List display The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed Switching betwee
88. s the OK button during the setup operation the recorder will save the items that were set to that point Changing the time and date While the recorder is during stop mode press and hold the STOP Bl 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 MI e012 01 18 9jep pue oum funes button gt OK button MENU button 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 EN the settings tab cursor 26 Setting time and date Time amp Date 3 Press the gt OK button to move the cursor to the item to set Device Menu will appear on the display n Press the or button to select Time amp Date H Press the gt OK button Time amp Date will appear on the display The Hour will flash on the display indicating the start of the Time and Date setup process 201 Qn Baye Pe 1 TEL AIN The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of Setting time and date Time amp Date P 25 n 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
89. s the PI button button The recorder skips to the beginning of the next E will appear on the sub LCD file If you release the K lt button it will stop Press While the recorder is during playback the OK button to start playback from where it mode press the K lt button was stopped Therecorder skips to the beginning of the While the recorder is during playback e brent file j d mode press and hold the 4 button While the recorder is during playback When you release the kad button the recorder mode press the F button twice 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 EAn A 3 lt q button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file e When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback the recorder will stop at the position of the index mark The index mark will be skipped when you perform the operation in stop mode r amp P 52 The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file EN 50 About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below
90. s they could even when operating within the recommended damage your charger temperature range This is an inherent nature of The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is such products not turned on It may not also be charged when Recommended temperature range the PC is in standby hibernate or sleep mode h li Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub id is operaning app T connected 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F You cannot charge when E 1 or E 2 Charging blinks Charge the battery at a temperature in 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F the range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Storage for along period 1 A When the surrounding temperature 20 C 30 C 4 F 86 F is low Using the rechargeable battery outside the 2 I When the surrounding temperature above temperature range may result in declining is high efficiency and shorter battery life In order to When using time becomes notably short even prevent battery leakage or rust remove the after the battery is fully charged replace them rechargeable battery from the products when you with new ones will not be using them for a long time and store Be sure to push the USB connector all the way them separately 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 t P 84 EN 21 jdd
91. se do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries 31oddns pue e uejsisse je iutpo H EN 107 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo 163 0914 Japan Tel 81 0 3 3340 2111 http www olympus com OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC 3500 Corporate Parkway P O Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034 0610 U S A Tel 1 888 553 4448 http www olympusamerica com OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 0 40 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany http www olympus europa com OLYMPUS IMAGING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 82 Waterloo Rd North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia TEL 61 2 9886 3999 http www olympus com au EN BD3355 01 AP1104
92. the Main LCD Display setting of Recording Settings is set to Off both the LCDs are off during shooting r amp P 68 When operation is stopped e When operation is stopped both the main LCD and sub LCD are on Menu settings e When you switch to the menu settings both the main LCD and sub LCD are on Power supply Inserting the battery H Close the battery cover by pressing in direction and sliding in direction B This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus LI 42B Do not use any other type of battery H The supplied rechargeable battery is not fully charged Before using the unit the first time or after long periods of disuse itis recommended that you charge it until full r amp P 19 jddns 18M0g n p Slide the battery cover lock button in Completely close the battery cover by the direction indicated by the arrow sliding its lock button in the direction indicated by the arrow Fl 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 while pushing down in direction wein ONNE DANEI oe the battery lock cover button is EN 1 EN 18 ddns 18M0g l EN Be sure to turn off the power of the recorder before replacing the battery Unloading the battery while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the file etc If you take out t
93. the PPI or 4 button to select the index mark to erase 5 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 after the erased index number will be automatically decreased by 1 During recording or playback the main LCD is off Up to 16 index marks 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 72 An index mark cannot be added to a movie file shot with the recorder or a file in MP3 format Playing movies CX You can play movie files shot with the recorder The recorder can also be connected to a TV so that you can enjoy high definition movies on a large screen STOP Bi button button gt OK button ln23m452 DO DD 00 IH Id E O dE im 001 013 dB 3n Fl Press the gt OK button to start playback Ea MN ER OA m a i mr 3 will appear on the sub LCD a File length b File number Level meter Elapsed playback time 3 Press the or button to adjust toa comfortable listening volume The volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 to 30 n Press the STOP W button at any point you want to stop playback Ll will appear on the sub LCD iu23ud5s DD 03 45 IB l2 E O de au 01 013
94. the REC button and then starts recording or shooting Set this function according to the purpose of recording or shooting Off Disables this function beep 5sec A beep tone sounds for 5 seconds and the PEAK LED indicator light flashes from 3 seconds before recording or shooting starts beep 12sec A beep tone sounds for 12 seconds and the PEAK LED indicator light flashes from 3 seconds before recording or shooting starts metalic5sec A rhythm count tone sounds for 5 seconds and the PEAK LED indicator light flashes from 3 seconds before recording or shooting starts metalic12sec A rhythm count tone sounds for 12 seconds and the PEAK LED indicator light flashes from 3 seconds before recording or shooting starts EN Tocancel the self timer after it starts press the STOP B 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 r amp P 73 e When the Beep setting 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 73 Rec Monitor 4 QF Select whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack On Enables the recording monitor function Sound will be ou
95. ther devices 40 Before shooting movies amp Xp sss 42 Point the lens toward the subject s 42 Shooting movies GD s scsssscsssscssssssssscsssssscsesssseencsees 43 3 About playback Playbatkib usas ase apti vera Pd exiens 48 Setting an index mark W eee 52 Playing movies GE ssaisssurvvrcsnsanenssasvsoninssasvesdevercivessinesies 53 To play back movies on a TV sss 56 How to begin segment repeat playback Y 57 Erasing Y Q ooa See aE va d 58 rasina Miles Me m E EE 58 Erasing all files in a folder 59 Partially erasing d file oos credo rib ter v 61 4 Menu setting Menu Setting method eere 63 Rec MERI cerdo c m unte uh 65 Recording Settings 68 gt Play Menu 71 File Menu 72 LCD Sound Menu 73 Device Menu nn 74 Voice sync recording V Sync Rec 76 Rearranging files Replace amp QQ 78 Moving Copying files File Move Copy X QQ 79 Dividing files File Divide amp 9 81 Fn Setting Fn setting amp X9 83 Changing the USB class USB Settings amp QQ 84 Formatting the recorder Format amp qx T 86 5 Using the recorder on your PC Operating environment eeeeeee ener 88 Connecting to
96. to Movies Selecta file and then click Open E Play the movie file e Click the button in the controls of Quick Time Player to start playback Using Quick Time dit View Window Help New Player Ctrl N Ctrl Shift N New Audio Recording Open File Open Image Sequence Ctrl Shifk O Open Recent Close Window Srixon MOSRTESERI d piii ey Beco MO PIMA AHE P PIZON APON 2 phita HON 9 P1260005 MCA Dadkiog P1360007 HON PRM cw Wy Fino Documeniz 2 PELTOOUC MOY p A PROD HOA Mn 7 PS MON Dune fat pczapon1 Mov 8 pepadha MV Using as PC camera On a PC running Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 you can use the recorder as a PC camera To Use the Recorder as a PC Camera ES In the recorder s USB Settings set USB Class into PC Camera r P 84 2 Connect the recorder to your PC P 90 The live image is displayed on the main LCD of the recorder during PC camera operation Use the or button of the recorder for zooming during PC camera operation Operating environment Windows Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later Windows Vista Windows 7 Supported applications Windows Live Messenger Macintosh Mac OS X 10 6 or later EN It s possible to shoot and share only movie files Voice files cannot be shared When you use the recorder as a PC camera the camera can shoot 30 frames per second but the actual number of fram
97. tput from the EAR jack Off Disables this function Sound will not be output from the EAR jack Note 3 3 e When the external 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 Plug inPower URS e External microphones which are supported 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 connected external microphone Select this when external microphones supported by plug in power are connected r P 40 Off Disables this function Select this when external microphones not supported by plug in power are connected EH When the Input Jack setting is set to Line the plug in power function is disabled 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 Phantom power cannot be supplied even when the plug in power function is set to On Menu setting method InputJack amp Select whether to use the recorder s MIC jack to connect an external microphone or as a LINE IN jack to connect an external device Microphone Set this when connecting an external micropho
98. uality The image quality resolution and recording rate can be configured Magic Movie On Rock1 Rock2 Rock3 Pop Pinhole Sketch Off White 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 Each time the Fn button is pressed the setting of registered function is changed Reverse Angle Recording On Off Select Reverse Angle Recording on or off by pressing the Fn button 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 EN 0 When the registered function is Rec Mode 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 Equalizer Light INDEX poyjaw unes nuay EN 83 poyjow funes nuew R EN 34 Changing the USB class USB Settings amp amp Besides setting to PC Connect to PC to transfer files or AC Adapter Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery you can switch the USB class according to your usage The PC Camera setting is also included for when you want to use the recorder as a PC camera 1 P 95 button gt OK button Ey EU MENU button Hl Select U
99. ue o510A uaaMjaq Buipjiag EN 33 About recording shooting Before recording amp Getting Ready Changing modes Select the recording format Slide the mode switch on the recorder to amp Recording can be performed through the linear PCM format as well as the MP3 formats t P 65 buip10581 aiojag 2 Turn the microphone toward the original sound source Turn the built in stereo microphone in the direction that you would like to record Placing the built in stereo microphone over the display is the proper position for performing stereo recording If it is below the display when recording then proper stereo recording cannot be performed because the position of the original sound will be recorded in reverse phase About the built in stereo microphone The extension of the microphone sensitivity can be adjusted by changing the Mic Sense setting to Original sound High or Low P 65 source L J ES R A Key map E EE On mounting When recording with the built in microphone Accurate adjustments of the microphone s angle EN Turn the microphone in the direction of the source and the like can be made when the device is to be recorded affixed to a commercially available tripod used for 34 cameras Recording Before starting recording select a folder among Folder A to Folder E These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording for example Folde
100. ure to rotate only the screw of the tripod in the tripod socket of this recorder Never rotate the recorder Warning regarding data loss e 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 performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus s liability Handling the recorder Warning e Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases e 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 D Becoming entangled in the recorder strap causing strangulation 2 Accidentally swallowing the battery cards or other small parts 8 Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the recorder e Do not use or store the recorder in dusty or humid places e Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit yourself e 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 s
101. usic player Using the visualizer 5 types of video patterns can be displayed on the LCD while playing back voice files recorded with the recorder P 71 Supports high capacity recording media Capable of recording onto commercially available SD cards P 27 Equipped with a variety of features that support audio 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 1 P 65 P 66 Equipped with a variety of features to improve video shooting When using this recorder as a camera you can customize a variety of shooting functions according to the scene P 68 P 70 Allows you to move or copy files within the folders of an SD card P 79 You can divide files P 81 or delete part of a file P 61 recorded in PCM format in this recorder Index mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations P 52 Supports USB 2 0 Hi Speed which enables high speed data transmission as an external memory device for your computer It has a USB charging function P 19 It has a 2 0 inch QVGA color LCD panel Allows you to connect the recorder to a PC and to use it as a PC camera P 95 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 record
102. utlet 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 s91njeaj urew k EN 10 Getting started Main features Shoots full high definition videos at the high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels You can change the shooting resolut
103. y Erase the file v amp P 58 z7 Erase unnecessary files ero remaining memory No remaining memory ts P 58 a EEI ne Select another folder vs P 32 There was an error while formatting the recorder s memory Fonnsttnd err Reformat the memory i P 86 The file for management cannot be created due to a shortage of capacity for remaining memory Please confirm the file that File which cannot be played Incompatible format can be played on this recorder rs P 48 Connect the recorder to a computer and delete any unnecessary files The management file cannot be created Please select a file then carry out the operation P 32 Please select another folder File cannot be moved Attempting to move copy into copied the same folder Message Some files can t be moved copied This file can t be divided Cooling circuit Please Wait Sound rec stopped Movie rec stopped Alarm message list Meaning Explanation Action File cannot be moved copied File which cannot be split Recording and shooting are not possible Recording is not possible Shooting is not possible A file with the same file name exists in the destination folder for a move copy operation Attempting to split a file other than PCM files recorded in this recorder Recording and shooting are not possible because the circuit temperature has risen Recording was stopped because t
104. y stop When setting 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 1 Select V Sync Rec from the menu on the Rec Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method t P 63 2 Sets the detection time Off Disables this function 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds Sets the detection 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 Menu setting method Adjusting the voice sync level for recording Hl Press the REC 60 button and prepare to record Check rec level will flash on the sub LCD El Press the PP or lt button to adjust the recording level The level can be adjusted from 01 to 12 The higher the number the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter H Press the OK button The screen switches to the voice sync level setting Each time the gt OK button is pressed the setting is switched between the recording level and voice sync level Press the Bl or lt button to adjust the voice sync level e The voice sync level can be set to any of 1
105. your PC iuuenes stavo tno sa hia si estu as ie snis 90 Disconnecting from your PCs ucro ebenso ceo 91 Transfer the voice files to your PC 92 Using Quick TIME m 93 Using as PC camera ccssssiessscsscascasscsssssassssaassocsosscesseissessee 95 6 Other information Alarm message list e ceres rennen eene eene nnne 96 Troubleshooting ssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssossssssosessssssssosssssss 98 Accessories Optional sccscsssccsssssrssssscssscsesssees 101 Mule H 102 Technical assistance and support 107 Safety precautions Before using your new recorder read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference The warning symbols indicate important safety related information To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided N Danger If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol serious injury or death may result N Warning If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol injury or death may result N Caution If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol minor personal injury dam

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