Olympus Microcassette Recorder LS 12 User Manual
LINEAR PCM RECORDER  
LS-14/LS-12  
Linear PCMM RRecorder  
DETAILED  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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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 recording, we  
recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.  
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INDEX  
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Introduction  
P. 2  
Getting started  
P.10  
P.26  
P.40  
P.48  
P.64  
P.80  
P.82  
P.89  
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About recording  
About playback  
File management  
Menu setting  
About the tuner  
Using the recorder on your PC  
Other information  
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Table of contents  
Introduction  
2 About recording  
Safety precautions .................................. 6  
Recording tips for each instrument ... 26  
Recording................................................ 28  
1 Getting started  
Main features.......................................... 10  
[QUICK] mode.....................................................28  
[SMART] mode....................................................29  
[MANUAL] mode ...............................................30  
Dividing a file while recording..................34  
Using the overdubbing function............35  
Using the metronome function...............36  
Identification of parts........................... 12  
Display (LCD panel)..........................................13  
Inserting batteries................................. 15  
Turning on/off the power..................... 16  
HOLD........................................................ 17  
Recording from an external microphone  
or other device..............................................38  
Setting the time and date  
[Time & Date]...................................... 18  
3 About playback  
Playback .................................................. 40  
Inserting and ejecting an SD card...... 20  
Changing the playback speed..................43  
Setting an index mark or  
a temp mark....................................................44  
How to begin segment  
Inserting an SD card........................................20  
Ejecting an SD card..........................................21  
[Home] screen operations ................... 22  
Notes on the folders.............................. 24  
Selecting folders and files.................... 25  
repeat playback ............................................46  
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Table of contents  
4 File management  
6 About the tuner  
Editing [OPTION].................................... 48  
Using the tuning function.................... 80  
Moving/Copying a file  
[Move/Copy]...................................................48  
7 Using the recorder on your PC  
Operating environment ....................... 82  
Protecting a file [File Lock]...........................51  
Dividing a file [File Divide]...........................54  
Partially erasing a file [Partial Erase].......56  
Trimming a file [Trimming]  
(LS-14 only)......................................................58  
Connecting to your PC.......................... 84  
Disconnecting from your PC......................85  
Transferring voice files to your PC...... 86  
Confirming a file in memory  
[Property]..........................................................60  
Usage as external memory  
of your PC............................................ 88  
Erasing..................................................... 61  
Erasing a file..........................................................61  
Erasing multiple files at once.....................62  
8 Other information  
Alarm message list ................................ 89  
Troubleshooting .................................... 91  
Accessories (optional)........................... 94  
Specifications ......................................... 95  
Technical assistance and support....... 99  
5 Menu setting  
Menu setting method........................... 64  
Rec Menu.........................................................66  
Play Menu........................................................70  
LCD/Sound Menu.......................................71  
Device Menu.................................................72  
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Guidance [Voice Guide] (LS-14 only)....74  
Changing the time and date  
[Time & Date] .................................................75  
Changing the USB class  
[USB Settings].................................................76  
Formatting the recorder [Format]...........78  
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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.  
Cautions relating to the operating  
environment  
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Do not leave the product where it will be subject  
to high temperatures and/or humidity such as in a  
car parked in direct sunlight or at the seashore in  
summer.  
Do not store the product in a humid or dusty place.  
If the product gets wet, immediately wipe water off  
with a dry cloth. Especially avoid salt.  
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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.  
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Danger:  
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Do not use organic solvent such as alcohol or  
thinner for cleaning.  
If the product is used without observing the  
information given under this symbol, serious  
injury or death may result.  
Do not place the product on or near a television set,  
refrigerator, or other electric appliance.  
Ensure that no sand or mud gets on the product.  
Sand or mud may cause irreparable damage.  
Do not apply strong vibration or shock to the  
product.  
Do not use the product where it will get wet.  
Do not put a magnetic card (such as bank card)  
near the speaker or headphones. Data recorded in  
the magnetic card may be damaged.  
Warning:  
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If the product is used without observing the  
information given under this symbol, injury  
or death may result.  
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•
Caution:  
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If the product is used without observing the  
information given under this symbol, minor  
personal injury, damage to the equipment,  
or loss of valuable data may result.  
•
When installing a tripod, rotate the screws on the  
tripod rather than the recorder.  
Notes on data loss  
•
Data recorded in the memory could be damaged  
or erased due to a wrong operation, device failure,  
repair or other cause. It is recommended to save  
important data in the hard disk of your PC or other  
media for backup.  
•
Olympus bears no liability for any damage or lost  
earnings incurred by data loss due to a failure, repair  
by a third party not certified by Olympus, or other  
reason.  
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Safety precautions  
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Do not insert a card other than SD or SDHC  
card into the recorder.  
If you accidentally insert such a card, do not try to  
forcibly remove it but contact our repair center or  
service station.  
Notes on record files  
•
Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is  
erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of  
the recorder or PC.  
•
Recorded contents can be used for personal use  
only. It is prohibited by the Copyright law to use  
copyrighted work for other purposes without  
permission from the owner.  
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Do not operate the product while driving a  
vehicle (such as bicycle, motorbike or car).  
Doing so could cause a traffic accident.  
Do not leave the product within the reach  
of infants or children.  
Handling the recorder  
When using the product near them, take extra  
care and do not carelessly leave the product  
unattended. Children cannot understand warnings  
and cautions. In addition, the following accidents  
could happen:  
Warning:  
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s
Do not use the product where there may be  
flammable or explosive gas in the air.  
Doing so could cause an ignition or explosion.  
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Accidentally wrap the earphone cord around  
the neck and suffocate  
s
Do not use or store the product for a long  
time where there is a lot of dust, humidity,  
oil, smoke, or steam.  
–
Perform a wrong operation, causing injury or  
electric shock  
Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock.  
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Avoid using the product in an airplane,  
hospital, or other place where use of  
electric devices is restricted. Or, follow the  
instructions given at the site.  
When carrying the recorder by a strap,  
ensure that it does not get caught on other  
items.  
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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the  
product.  
Doing so could cause an electric shock or injury.  
If the product falls into water or if water,  
metal or a flammable foreign object gets  
into the product, perform the following  
steps:  
Immediately remove the battery.  
1
Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service  
Station for service. Continuing to use it could  
cause a fire or electric shock.  
2
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Safety precautions  
Caution:  
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Battery handling precautions  
Do not turn the volume up before starting  
operation.  
Doing so could cause a hearing problem or  
hearing loss.  
Danger:  
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s
Do not put the battery near fire.  
s
Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it.  
Doing so could cause a fire, blowout or ignition.  
s
Stop using the product if you notice an  
abnormality such as unusual odor, abnormal  
sound, or smoke.  
Continuing to use the product could cause a fire  
or burn. Immediately remove the battery carefully  
not to get burned and contact your dealer, our  
repair center or service station (Do not touch the  
battery with bare hands when removing it. In  
addition, remove the battery outdoors away from  
combustible materials).  
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s
Do not directly solder, deform, modify or  
disassemble the battery.  
Do not connect the positive and negative  
terminals.  
Doing so could cause heat generation, electric  
shock or fire.  
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When carrying or storing the battery, always  
put it into the case to protect the terminals.  
Do not carry or store it with a key chain or  
other metal item.  
s
s
Do not leave the product where it will be  
subject to high temperatures.  
Doing so could cause deterioration of parts or a  
fire.  
Doing so could cause heat generation, electric  
shock or fire.  
Do not touch the metal part of the  
product for a long time when the ambient  
temperature is low.  
Doing so could damage your skin. Avoid  
touching the product with bare hands if possible  
and use gloves or other protective gear at low  
temperatures.  
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s
Do not directly connect the battery to the  
power outlet or the slot of car cigarette  
lighter.  
Do not use or leave the battery at a place  
with high temperatures such as under direct  
sunlight, in the car in the hot sun, or near a  
heater.  
Doing so could cause a fire, burn or injury due  
to liquid leak, heat generation, blowout or other  
reason.  
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Safety precautions  
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If you notice an abnormality such as  
abnormal sound, abnormally high  
temperature, burnt odor or smoke during  
use, perform the following steps:  
Warning:  
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s
Do not touch or hold the battery with wet  
hands.  
Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure.  
Immediately remove the battery carefully.  
1
s
Do not use a battery whose package is  
scratched or damaged.  
Doing so could cause a blowout or heat  
generation.  
Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service  
Station for service. Leaving it could cause a fire  
or burn.  
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s
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Do not soak the battery in freshwater or  
seawater or let the terminals get wet.  
If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or  
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any  
other way during operation, stop using the  
recorder.  
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Do not insert the batteries with the =/-  
polarity reversed.  
Doing so may cause fluid leakage, heat generation,  
fire or bursting.  
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Do not use a battery whose outer seal  
(insulating cover) is torn.  
s
If a battery leaks fluid onto your  
clothing or skin, remove the clothing and  
flush the affected area with clean, cold  
running water immediately. If the fluid  
burns your skin, seek medical attention  
immediately.  
–
Remove the batteries if you are not going to  
use the recorder for an extended period of  
time.  
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When a battery is depleted, cover the contacts  
with tape to insulate them and dispose of the  
battery as general waste in accordance with  
local regulations.  
Caution:  
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s
Remove expended batteries from the unit at  
once. Leaving them in the unit may result in  
fluid leakage.  
Do not apply a strong shock to the battery  
or throw it.  
s
s
If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush  
your eyes immediately with clean, cold  
running water and seek medical attention  
immediately.  
Do not leave the battery within the reach of  
infants or children.  
s
Please recycle batteries to help save our  
planet’s resources. When disposing of  
dead batteries, be sure to cover their  
terminals and always observe local laws and  
regulations.  
They could swallow the battery. If this happens,  
immediately consult a doctor.  
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Getting started  
Main features  
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Smart mode ([SMART]) for facilitating  
high-quality recording  
Tresmic, a triple microphone system that  
enables high-quality recording of all  
sound frequencies from low to high  
(LS-14 only)  
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The [SMART] Mode detects the maximum volume  
input during a set time interval and automatically  
optimizes the recording level. Once the set time  
interval has elapsed, recording automatically  
starts. This means that even sudden increases in  
the volume of the sound source can be recorded  
without distortion.  
This system enables high-quality recording of  
the full range of sounds, from bass to treble.  
The combination of a high performance stereo  
microphone with a center microphone that  
enriches the bass enables wideband recording  
between 20Hz and 20,000Hz that is closer to the  
original sound.  
Mode dial for easy setting adjustment to  
suit your usage  
The Mode dial allows you to easily change  
the recording setting in accordance with the  
conditions of use. Four modes are available:  
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[QUICK] mode: In this mode the recording level  
will be adjusted automatically.  
Linear PCM Recording feature with  
recording quality at least equal to a CD  
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[SMART] mode: In this mode the recording  
level will be adjusted automatically to the  
optimum level to suit the volume input within  
the set time.  
[MANUAL] mode: In this mode the recording  
level can be adjusted manually.  
This feature is 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.  
•
•
Tuning Mode ( ) to measure the difference  
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between the source and the reference.  
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Main features  
A brand-new microphone design with  
maximum sound pressure of 130dBspl  
Various other recording functions  
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In addition to the normal recording modes, two  
other functions can be selected: Overdubbing and  
Pre-recording. You can select the recording mode  
and function according to your use: recording of  
musical instrument practice, field recording, and  
so on.  
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The new built-in microphones with acoustic  
resistance of 130dBspl are designed to produce  
high-quality and immersive recordings without  
clipping even when recording live shows and  
concerts. The new high-sensitivity and low-noise  
stereo microphones faithfully capture the original  
sound. Stereo microphones are fixed at a 90° angle  
to allow natural and expansive stereo recording.  
File dividing function  
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You can divide files after recording (PCM, MP3) or  
during recording (PCM).  
Metronome function  
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File trimming function (LS-14 only)  
This feature can be used as a rhythm guide during  
recording.  
You can trim portions of files (PCM) and keep only  
the part you want.  
Partial erase function  
You can erase part of a PCM-format file that has  
been recorded with this recorder.  
Large high-definition backlit display  
Chromatic tuning function  
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This feature can be used to tune musical  
instruments. You can use the recorder as a tuning  
meter to tune musical instruments.  
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Identification of parts  
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Built-in stereo microphone  
Built-in center microphone (LS-14 only)  
MIC (Microphone) jack  
LINE IN jack  
F1 button, F2 button, F3 button  
PLAY (`) button  
+ button  
0button  
OK button  
ERASE button  
– button  
9button  
Battery cover  
Battery cover release button  
Tripod socket  
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Card cover  
STOP/ (4) button  
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REC (s) (Record) button,  
Recording indicator light (LED)  
MENU button  
Mode dial  
PEAK indicator light (LED)  
LED indicator light  
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Built-in speaker  
Display (LCD panel)  
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Identification of parts  
EAR (Earphone) jack  
REMOTE jack  
Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote  
control set RS30W (optional). This enables  
operation of the start and stop recording functions  
through the remote control.  
USB connector  
POWER/HOLD switch  
Strap hole  
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Display (LCD panel)  
Folder list screen  
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Total number of recorded files in the folder  
Battery indicator  
Folder name  
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2
3
4
3
Function guide indicator  
4
File list screen  
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1
2
Current folder name  
Battery indicator  
File name  
1
2
3
4
3
4
Function guide indicator  
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Identification of parts  
File screen  
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1
2
Current file name  
Battery indicator  
[OVERdub] indicator, Metronome  
indicator, Folder name  
Recorder status indicator  
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2
3
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4
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REC]: Record indicator  
PAUSE]: Pause indicator  
STOP]: Stop indicator  
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PLAY]: Play indicator  
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FF]: Forwarding indicator  
REW]: Rewinding indicator  
F.PLAY]: F. Play indicator  
S.PLAY]: S. Play indicator  
Remaining memory bar indicator,  
Playback position bar indicator  
Level meter  
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Function guide indicator  
Remaining recording time,  
File length  
Elapsed recording time,  
Elapsed playback time  
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Inserting batteries  
This recorder can be used with AA Alkaline Batteries.  
Battery indicator  
The battery indicator on the display changes as  
the batteries lose power.  
Press the battery cover release  
1
1
button, and then slide the battery  
cover open while lightly pressing it  
down.  
•
When [ ] appears on the display, replace  
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the batteries as soon as possible.  
When the batteries are too weak,  
[Battery Low] will appear on the display and  
the recorder will shut down.  
Notes  
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•
Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder.  
Be sure to turn off the recorder before replacing the  
batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in  
use may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the file,  
etc. If you take out the batteries while recording, you will  
lose your currently recorded file because the file header  
will not be able to close.  
Insert the batteries, observing the  
2
correct =and -polarities.  
•
If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the  
dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and out  
repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to  
re-enter the battery and time settings.  
•
•
Remove the batteries if you are not going to use  
the recorder for an extended period of time.  
When you are playing a file from the built-in  
speaker, the recorder may turn off depending  
on the volume level due to the reduced voltage  
Close the battery cover completely  
3
by pushing the cover downwards  
output of the batteries even if [ ] is displayed in  
the battery indicator. In this case, lower the volume  
of the recorder.  
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in direction  
while sliding it in  
A
direction  
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Turning on/off the power  
When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption. Existing data, mode  
settings, and clock settings are not lost when the power is turned off.  
1
Turning on the power  
Turning off the power  
▌
▌
While the recorder is turned off, slide the  
POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of  
the arrow.  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the  
direction of the arrow, and hold it for  
1 second or longer.  
•
The power turns on.  
•
The power turns off.  
Power save mode  
If the recorder is on but is not used for 10  
minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off  
and the recorder goes into power save mode  
(
P.72).  
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•
To exit power save mode, press any button.  
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HOLD  
If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the current settings 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.  
1
Setting the recorder to HOLD mode  
Exiting HOLD mode  
▌
▌
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the  
A
[HOLD] position.  
position.  
•
After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is  
set to HOLD mode.  
Notes  
•
•
If you press any button while the recorder is in HOLD mode, the clock screen lights for 2 seconds, but the  
recorder does not operate.  
If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state  
unchanged (When playback has ended or recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up,  
the recorder stops).  
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The recorder can be effectively operated via the exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional), even when it is in  
HOLD mode.  
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Setting the time and date [Time & Date]  
If you set the time and date before using the recorder, recording time and date information is automatically stored  
for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management.  
1
When you use the recorder for the first time, or when the battery is inserted after the recorder has  
not been used for a long time, [Set time & date] will appear. When “Hour” is flashing, conduct setup  
from Step 1.  
Press the + or − button to change  
the value.  
2
1
2
3
•
•
Follow the same steps by pressing the 9  
or 0button to select the next item, and  
pressing the + or − button to change the  
value.  
You can select between 12 and 24 hour  
display by pressing the F2 button while  
setting the hour and minute.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the item you want to set.  
1
Example: 10:38 P.M  
•
Select “Hour”, “Minute”, “Year”, “Month”or  
“Day”by moving the flashing position.  
10:38 PM  
22:38  
(Initial setting)  
•
You can select the order of“Month”, “Day”  
and“Year”by pressing the F2 button while  
setting these items.  
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Setting the time and date [Time & Date]  
Example: March 24, 2012  
3M 24D 2012Y  
While the recorder is in stop mode at the  
[Home] screen, press and hold the  
(Initial setting)  
24D 3M 2012Y  
2012Y 3M 24D  
1
STOP/ (4) button to display [Time & date]  
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and [Remain]. If the current time and date are  
not correct, set them using the time and date  
setting. See “Changing the time and date  
[Time & Date]” ( P.75).  
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Press the OK button to complete  
the setting.  
3
•
The clock will start from the set date and  
time. Press the OK button when you want  
the clock to start.  
Notes  
•
•
If you press the OK button during the setup  
operation, the recorder will save the items that were  
set to that point.  
After setup, a message will sound prompting you  
to select [Off], if voice guidance is not required  
and the screen will go into [Voice Guide] ( P.74)  
☞
setup. If you don’t want the guidance feature, select  
[Off] (LS-14 only).  
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Inserting and ejecting an SD card  
“SD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to  
both SD and SDHC. This recorder enables you to store  
data not only to the internal memory but also to a  
commercially available SD card.  
•
•
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.  
1
•
•
If the SD card is not inserted all the way,  
data may not be recorded on the SD card.  
When you insert the SD card, the recording  
media changeover screen will appear.  
Inserting an SD card  
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
1
open the card cover.  
Close the card cover securely.  
3
4
To record on an SD card, press the +  
or − button and select [Yes].  
With the SD card facing the correct  
way, insert it into the card slot as  
shown in the diagram.  
2
Press the OK button to complete  
the setting.  
5
Notes  
It is possible to switch the recording media over to  
•
•
the internal memory ( P.72).  
☞
In some cases SD cards that have been formatted  
(initialized) by another device, such as a computer,  
may not be recognized. Be sure to format SD cards  
with this recorder before using them ( P.78).  
☞
•
Battery life may be shorter when using an SD card  
Terminal  
surface  
(
P.98).  
☞
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Inserting and ejecting an SD card  
Notes  
Ejecting an SD card  
•
•
Quickly moving your finger away after pushing the  
SD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out  
of the slot.  
Some SD cards or SDHC cards may not be  
recognized correctly depending on the  
manufacturer or type of card due to compatibility  
issues with this recorder.  
See the Olympus website for a list of SD cards  
that have been confirmed to operate with this  
recorder in conditions prescribed by Olympus. The  
website http://olympus-imaging.jp/ introduces  
manufacturers and types of SD cards confirmed  
to be compatible. Please note, however, this  
is not meant to guarantee that SD cards will  
operate. Some SD cards may not be recognized  
correctly due to circumstances such as changes in  
manufacturer specifications.  
1
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
1
2
open the card cover.  
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.  
•
•
Always read the instructions that come with your  
SD card before using it.  
If an SD card is not recognized, remove the SD  
card and then insert it again to see if the recorder  
recognizes the SD card.  
Processing speed may be slower with some types  
of SD cards. Processing performance may also be  
reduced due to repeated writing and deleting. If  
•
If you eject the SD card when  
[Memory Select] is set to [SD card],  
[Memory Select] will automatically change  
to [Internal memory selected].  
•
Close the card cover securely.  
3
that happens, reformat the SD card ( P.78).  
☞
SD card  
When the write protection switch is set to  
[LOCK], you cannot record or erase files.  
Write protection switch  
LOCK  
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[Home] screen operations  
When you turn on the recorder, the [Home] screen will be displayed. The [Home] screen is the main screen used  
for accessing each function. In addition, you can also verify the current settings for recording and playback.  
1
Switching functions  
▌
[QUICK], [SMART] mode ( P.28, P.29)  
☞
Recording starts  
A
In [SMART] mode, recording starts  
automatically when the countdown by the  
automatic adjustment function ends.  
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
[MANUAL] mode ( P.30)  
☞
[Home] screen  
Recording pauses  
Recording starts  
Press the PLAY (`) button to start  
playback.  
File list screen  
Playback starts  
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[Home] screen operations  
Verifying the current settings  
▌
1
Press and hold the F3 (INFO) button on the  
[Home] screen. You can also check it while  
recording is paused.  
The following settings will be displayed.  
[Mic Gain] ( P.66)  
☞
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
[Rec Format] ( P.66)  
☞
[Mic Select]* ( P.67)  
☞
[Play Mode] ( P.70)  
☞
[Limiter] ( P.66)  
5
6
☞
1
[Low Cut Filter] ( P.67)  
☞
2
3
4
[Pre-Recording] ( P.68)  
☞
7
8
[Memory Select] ( P.72)  
☞
* LS-14 only  
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Notes on the folders  
The internal memory or an SD card can be used as the recording media. All files recorded with this recorder will be  
stored in the RECORDER folder regardless of the recording media.  
［
］
1
Folder for recorded files:  
Recorded files will be saved in the [RECORDER] folder.  
RECORDER  
001  
002  
003  
001  
002  
003  
01  
02  
LS-14  
LS-12  
004  
005  
004  
005  
006  
007  
006  
007  
03  
Library folder  
Notes on the library folder:  
999  
999  
It is possible to divide and store files saved in the [RECORDER] folder into  
folders [01] to [03]. Besides transferring files from a PC, you can also add  
new folders by keeping the same hierarchy as folders [01] to [03].  
You can add up to 200 folders (including the [01], [02] and [03] folders). It’s  
not possible to add a folder with a name already in use.  
Each folder can store up  
to 999 files.  
Notes  
EN  
•
•
Files placed in the same hierarchical level as the [RECORDER] folder will not be recognized.  
[01], [02] or [03] folder.  
This recorder will not recognize folders if they are created inside the  
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Selecting folders and files  
Change folders while the recorder is stopped. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see the  
section entitled “Notes on the folders” ( P. 24).  
☞
[Home] screen  
1
Folder list screen  
File list screen  
File screen  
Folder list screen  
File list screen  
File screen  
Moving through the levels  
▌
}Return: F1 (BACK) button  
F1 (LIST) button:  
Pressing this button takes you back to the previous  
screen.  
The display changes to the File list screen.  
F3 (FOLDER) button:  
{Proceed: OK button  
The display changes to the Folder list screen.  
Pressing this button opens the folder or file  
selected in the list screen.  
List screen:  
The folders and files stored in the recorder are  
displayed.  
+ or – button  
Selects a folder or file.  
File screen:  
EN  
Information about the selected file is displayed.  
The recorder is in playback standby mode.  
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About recording  
Recording tips for each instrument  
Recorder position examples  
▌
2
Voice  
Wind instrument  
Position the recorder slightly away from the singer's  
face. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the  
recorder position.  
Position the recorder pointing to the center of the so-  
called "bell." If breathing noises are audible, move the  
recorder slightly away from the center.  
Adjust sound by  
moving the recorder  
away from the center.  
If breathing noises are  
audible  
If breathing noises are audible  
Piano  
String instrument  
When recording the sound of a grand piano, position  
the recorder pointing to the center of the open lid. To  
record acousmato as well, move the recorder slightly  
away to get a richer sound.  
When recording the sound of a string instrument  
such as a violin, position the recorder slightly away  
from the upper part of the instrument, pointing to the  
f-hole of the body.  
Point to the open lid  
Point to the f-hole  
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Recording tips for each instrument  
Acoustic guitar  
Electric guitar  
Position the recorder pointing to a place slightly away  
from the sound hole of the guitar. For a rhythm guitar,  
keep a certain distance from the main body of the  
guitar. For solo or melody-focused music, keep the  
recorder closer to the main body of the guitar during  
recording.  
To record sound directly from the speaker of a guitar  
amplifier, position the recorder slightly away from  
the speaker and pointing to the center of the speaker  
cone paper. To record sound from two speakers in  
stereo, position the recorder slightly away from the  
center between the left and right speakers. To record  
sound in mono, position the recorder slightly away  
from the center of the speaker cone paper.  
2
Move the recorder  
slightly away from the  
sound hole.  
Hard sharp sound  
Guitar amplifier  
Speaker  
Guitar amplifier  
Speaker  
Round  
harmonic sound  
Hall  
Place the recorder on the center line of the stage, with  
players also facing the direction of the microphone.  
Then, fix the recorder with a tripod or other tool  
before starting recording.  
Orchestra, big band, choir, etc...  
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Recording  
The recorder has three recording modes that can be  
selected by using the Mode dial. Use them according  
to your needs.  
[QUICK] mode  
[QUICK] mode: In this mode the recording level will  
be adjusted automatically. This mode is useful if you  
want to start recording immediately.  
[SMART] mode: In this mode the recording level will  
be adjusted automatically to the optimum level to  
suit the volume input within the set time. Recording  
starts after the recording level is adjusted, so  
even sudden loud sounds are recorded without  
distortion. This mode allows you to set a time for  
2
3
2
1
detecting the input volume ( P.29, P.68).  
☞
[MANUAL] mode: In this mode the recording level can  
be adjusted manually ( P.30).  
☞
Switch the Mode dial to the [QUICK]  
position.  
Notes  
1
2
•
•
•
The newly recorded file will be saved last in the  
[RECORDER] folder.  
Set [Rec Format] while the recorder is stopped  
(
P.66).  
☞
Set the Mode dial while the recorder is stopped.  
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
•
The recording indicator light turns on and  
[
] appears on the display.  
H
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[SMART] mode  
c
d
a
b
2
3
2
Elapsed recording time  
Remaining memory bar indicator  
Remaining recording time  
Level meter (changes according to the  
recording level and recording function  
settings)  
a
b
c
d
1
•
•
If the recording level is low, please change  
the [Mic Gain] setting to [Hi] or [Mid]  
Switch the Mode dial to the  
[SMART] position.  
1
2
(
P.66).  
☞
This recorder is able to record in high quality  
even when the volume of the sound source  
changes significantly. However even higher  
quality can be realized by adjusting the  
recording level manually.  
Press the STOP/ (4) button to  
stop recording.  
w
3
•
[
] appears on the display.  
F
Press the REC (s) button to start  
automatic adjustment of the  
recording level.  
e
•
•
The countdown of the [Smart Time] starts  
P.68).  
When the countdown of the automatic  
adjustment time ends, recording starts with  
the adjusted settings.  
(
☞
File length  
e
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[MANUAL] mode  
c
d
a
b
2,4  
5
2
Elapsed recording time  
Remaining memory bar indicator  
Remaining recording time  
Level meter (changes according to the recording  
level and recording function settings)  
The recording level will be adjusted  
a
b
c
d
3
1
•
automatically depending on the volume  
input within the set time. During recording  
level adjustment, Setting Rec Level  
[
]
Switch the Mode dial to the  
[MANUAL] position.  
and the remainder of the set time will be  
1
2
displayed ( P.68).  
☞
•
•
If you want to cancel automatic adjustment,  
press the F1 (CANCEL) or STOP/ (4)  
w
button. If you want to skip automatic  
adjustment and start recording immediately,  
press the F3 (SKIP) or the REC (s) button.  
After automatic adjustment, you can adjust  
the recording level manually by using the  
9and 0buttons ( P.31).  
☞
Press the STOP/ (4) button to  
w
3
stop recording.  
Press the REC (s) button to prepare  
to record.  
•
[
] appears on the display.  
F
•
The recording indicator light flashes and [  
appears on the display.  
]
G
e
File length  
e
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Recording  
Press the REC (s) or PLAY (`)  
button to start recording.  
a
4
5
b
c
•
The recording indicator light turns on and  
2
[
] appears on the display.  
H
Remaining recording time  
Remaining memory bar indicator  
Level meter (changes according to the recording  
level and recording function settings  
a
b
c
d
)
Press the 9or 0button to  
adjust the recording level.  
3
Elapsed recording time  
d
Press the STOP/ (4) button to  
w
stop recording.  
•
[
] appears on the display.  
F
e
•
•
Distorted sound will be recorded while  
[OVER] is displayed. Adjust the recording  
level so that [OVER] is not displayed.  
The level can be adjusted between [01] and  
[70]*. The higher the number, the higher the  
level and the larger the indicator position  
on the level meter.  
File length  
e
* When recording from the LINE IN jack,  
you can adjust the level between [01] and  
[30].  
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Recording  
Notes  
Recording more than 2 GB of data in  
linear PCM format  
▌
•
•
•
Inputting a very loud sound may produce noise  
even when the Mode dial is set to [QUICK] or  
[SMART].  
To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the  
recording, verify that the recording indicator light or  
the mode indicator is lit on the display.  
When the remaining recording time is less than  
60 seconds, the LED indicator light starts flashing.  
When the remaining recording time drops to 30  
and then 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.  
While adjusting the recording level manually, the  
sound input may be interrupted.  
Recording will continue even if the volume of a single  
file exceeds 2 GB in linear PCM format recording.  
2
•
The data is saved every 2 GB in separate files. It is  
treated as multiple files during playback.  
If the 999th file in a folder exceeds 2 GB, recording  
stops.  
•
•
•
▌ Settings relating to recording  
[Folder full] will appear when recording cannot be  
continued. Delete unnecessary files or move them  
[Mic Gain] ( P.66)  
☞
Sets the recording sensitivity.  
Switches the correction method  
according to the sound input  
when recording.  
to another folder before recording ( P.48, P.61).  
☞
[Limiter] ( P.66)  
☞
•
•
[Memory full] will appear when the memory is  
full. Delete unnecessary files before recording any  
Sets the recording rate for each  
recording format.  
[Rec Format] ( P.66)  
☞
further ( P.61).  
☞
This function can reduce  
noise from air conditions and  
projectors and other similar  
noises.  
When an SD card is inserted into the recorder,  
be sure to confirm the recording media as either  
[Internal memory] or [SD card] so that there is no  
[Low Cut Filter] ( P.67)  
☞
Selects whether or not to use  
the plug-in power function  
according to the external  
microphone connected to the  
MIC jack.  
mistake ( P.23, P.72).  
☞
[Plug-in Power] ( P.67)  
☞
•
•
Processing speed may be slower with some types  
of SD cards. Processing performance may also be  
reduced due to repeated writing and deleting. If  
Selects whether or not the  
built-in center microphone is to  
be turned On or Off.  
that happens, reformat the SD card ( P.78).  
☞
[Mic Select]* ( P.67)  
☞
We recommend formatting the recording media in  
the recorder before recording.  
Pre-recording enables you to  
start recording up to 2 seconds  
before you press the button for  
recording.  
[Pre-Recording] ( P.68)  
☞
Selects whether or not to  
output the recording monitor  
sound from the EAR jack.  
[Rec Monitor] ( P.68)  
☞
You can set the time for  
[SMART] mode automatic  
adjustment.  
[Smart Time] ( P.68)  
☞
You can set the metronome as a  
rhythm guide during recording.  
[Metronome] ( P.68)  
☞
EN  
*
LS-14 only  
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Recording  
Pause  
Listening while audio is recorded  
▌
▌
If you start recording after inserting the earphones  
into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the  
audio being recorded. The recording monitor volume  
can be adjusted by pressing the + or − button.  
While the recorder is in recording mode,  
press the REC (s) or PLAY (`) button.  
2
Connect the earphones to the EAR jack  
on the recorder.  
•
After recording has started, you can hear the audio  
being recorded through the earphones.  
•
•
[
] will appear on the display.  
G
The recorder will stop if left on pause for more than  
60 minutes.  
To EAR jack  
Resume Recording  
Press the REC (s) or PLAY (`) button  
again.  
•
Recording will resume at the point of interruption.  
Notes  
•
•
•
•
You cannot control the recording level using the  
volume button.  
To avoid hurting your ears, turn down the volume  
before inserting the earphones into your ears.  
Do not place earphones near a microphone as this  
may cause feedback.  
If an external speaker is connected during  
recording, there is a risk that audio feedback will  
occur. It is recommended that you use earphones  
to monitor recording, or turn [Rec Monitor] to [Off]  
while recording ( P.68).  
☞
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Recording  
Dividing a file while recording  
At the position where you want to  
divide the file, press the  
1
2
You can also divide files while recording. This is useful,  
for example, when you want to have different files for  
each movement of a concert.  
F2 DIVIDE button.  
(
)
2
•
Recording will continue uninterrupted.  
1
2
Press the STOP/ (4) button to  
w
stop recording.  
A
•
•
Please set the [Rec Format] to [PCM] in advance  
(
P.66).  
☞
The maximum number of files that can be stored in  
the [RECORDER] folder is 999. If there are already  
more than 998 files, file division will not be possible.  
If you have already reached the limit, calculate the  
number of times you will divide the file and delete  
the files that you do not need ( P.61) or move  
☞
them to other folders ( P.48) beforehand to make  
☞
space.  
•
You cannot divide a file while overdubbing is in  
progress.  
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Recording  
Using the overdubbing function  
Connect earphones to the EAR jack  
of the recorder.  
3
4
The overdubbing function enables you to dub sound  
over a file while listening to it. The recorded file is  
saved under a different name. This is useful when  
practicing songwriting and musical instruments.  
•
The file to be dubbed over will be played  
2
back through the EAR jack.  
To EAR jack  
4
6
7
5
•
Set [Rec Monitor] to [On] ( P.68).  
☞
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press the F3 (OVER DUB) button.  
A
When using the overdubbing function, the following  
conditions must be met:  
•
•
If the Mode dial is set to [QUICK], recording  
and playback will start simultaneously.  
Proceed to Step 7.  
If the Mode dial is set to [MANUAL],  
playback will start first.  
•
Select a (.wav) file with the format  
[PCM 44.1kHz/16bit] as the file to be played  
(
P.25, P.60).  
☞
•
Set [Rec Format] to [PCM 44.1kHz/16bit]  
P.66).  
(☞  
a
Switch the Mode dial to the [QUICK]  
1
2
or [MANUAL] position ( P.28, P.30).  
☞
•
This function is not enabled when the Mode  
dial is set to [SMART].  
Overdubbing  
Select a file to dub over ( P.25).  
☞
a
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Using the metronome function  
Press the 9or 0button to  
adjust the recording level.  
5
The metronome is a useful rhythm guide and can be  
used during recording.  
•
You can adjust the recording level by using  
the 9or 0button depending on the  
volume level during playback.  
2
2
Set the metronome function  
1
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
(
☞
P.68).  
6
7
•
Set [Rec Monitor] to [On] ( P.68).  
☞
•
Playback will start again from the beginning.  
Recording will start at the same time.  
Press the F1 (METRONOME) button  
while recording or pausing.  
2
Press the STOP/ (4) button to  
stop recording.  
w
•
Turn the metronome ON or OFF by pressing  
the F1 (METRONOME) button.  
Notes  
a
•
•
When the original playback file ends, overdubbing  
also ends.  
When the [OVER DUB] function is used, the  
following functions cannot be used.  
•
•
•
[DIVIDE] ( P.34)  
[Pre-Recording] ( P.68)  
[Metronome] ( P.68)  
☞
☞
☞
Metronome  
a
•
The metronome works with the current  
settings. The sound of the metronome will  
not be recorded.  
EN  
•
The LED indicator lights on the recorder  
light in time with the metronome.  
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Notes  
•
The sound of the metronome will be output from  
the EAR jack. Connect earphones to hear the  
metronome.  
•
When [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off], no metronome  
sound is output.  
2
File names are automatically created for files  
recorded by this recorder.  
120324 _0001 .WAV  
1
2
3
Time stamp:  
1
2
2012.03.24  
File number:  
A file number is consecutively assigned  
regardless of changes in the selected  
recording media.  
Extension:  
3
This is the file name extension indicating the  
recording format used when recording with  
this recorder.  
•
•
Linear PCM format .WAV  
MP3 format .MP3  
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Recording  
Notes  
Recording from an external  
microphone or other device  
•
The built-in microphone becomes inoperable  
when an external microphone is plugged into the  
recorder’s MIC jack.  
Microphones supported by plug-in power can also  
be used.  
When an external monaural microphone is used  
while [Rec Format] is set to a stereo recording  
mode, audio is recorded to the L channel only  
An external microphone or other device can be  
connected and audio can be recorded. Connect as  
follows according to the device to be used.  
•
•
2
•
Do not plug/unplug devices into the recorder’s jack  
while it is recording.  
(
P.66).  
☞
•
•
•
When an external stereo microphone is used while  
[Rec Format] is set to a monaural recording mode,  
Recording with an external microphone  
▌
audio is recorded to the L channel only ( P.66).  
☞
Connect an external microphone to the  
MIC jack of the recorder.  
To record using an external microphone, connect  
it to the MIC jack. If you connect it to the LINE IN  
jack, the recorder will not record sound properly.  
If you use the MIC jack and LINE IN jack at the same  
time, input from the LINE IN jack has priority.  
To MIC jack  
•
Applicable external microphones (optional) ( P.94).  
☞
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Recording  
Recording audio from another device  
with this recorder  
Recording audio from this recorder with  
another device  
▌
▌
Audio can be recorded when you have connected  
the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of another  
device and the LINE IN jack of the recorder using the  
connecting cord KA334 (optional) for dubbing.  
Audio from this recorder can be recorded to another  
device by connecting the audio input terminal  
(microphone jack) of the other device and the EAR  
jack of this recorder using the connecting cord KA333  
(optional).  
2
To LINE IN jack  
To EAR jack  
To audio output  
terminal of other  
device  
To audio input  
terminal of other  
device  
Notes  
•
•
If you are unable to produce a clear recording with  
this recorder even after adjusting the recording  
level ( P.31), 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.  
To record sounds from another device, connect to  
the LINE IN jack. If you connect to the MIC jack, the  
sound will distort and cannot be recorded properly.  
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Playback  
The recorder can play back WAV and MP3 format files.  
To play back a file recorded with another device, you  
need to transfer (copy) it from a computer.  
File name, Folder name  
Elapsed playback time  
Playback position bar indicator  
File length  
a
b
c
d
e
3
Level meter  
2
Press the + or − button to adjust  
the volume.  
3
4
4
•
The volume can be adjusted within the  
range of [00] to [30].  
3
Press the STOP/ (4) button at  
w
any point where you want to stop  
playback.  
•
•
[
] appears on the display.  
F
Pressing this button stops the file being  
played.  
Select the file to be played back  
1
from the folder that contains  
it ( P.25).  
☞
Press the PLAY (`) button to start  
playback.  
2
•
[
] appears on the display.  
E
a
d
b
c
e
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Playback  
Settings relating to playback  
Forwarding  
▌
▌
You can select the desired  
playback range and repeat  
playback.  
[Play Mode] ( P.70)  
☞
[Skip Space] ( P.70)  
☞
The skip interval can be set.  
3
Playback through the earphones  
▌
The earphones can be connected to the EAR jack of  
the recorder for listening.  
While the recorder is in stop mode in  
the File screen, press and hold the 9  
button.  
•
When the earphones are used, the recorder speaker  
is switched off.  
•
•
[
] appears on the display.  
I
When you release the 9button, forwarding  
stops. Press the PLAY (`) button to start playback  
from where forwarding stopped.  
While the recorder is in playback mode,  
press and hold the 9button.  
To EAR jack  
•
•
•
When you release the 9button, the recorder  
resumes normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark within the  
file, the recorder stops at that location ( P.44).  
☞
The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the  
file. Continue pressing the 9button to continue  
forwarding from the beginning of the next file.  
Notes  
•
•
To avoid hurting your ears, turn down the volume  
before inserting the earphones into your ears.  
When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume  
too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to  
hearing loss.  
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Playback  
Rewinding  
Locating the beginning of a file  
▌
▌
3
While the recorder is in stop mode in  
the File screen, press and hold the 0  
button.  
While the recorder is in stop mode or  
playback mode, press the 9button.  
•
The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file.  
•
•
[
] appears on the display.  
J
While the recorder is in playback mode,  
press the 0button.  
When you release the 0button, rewinding  
stops. Press the PLAY (`) button to start playback  
from where rewinding stopped.  
•
The recorder skips to the beginning of the current  
file.  
While the recorder is in playback mode,  
press and hold the 0button.  
While the recorder is in stop mode, press  
the 0button.  
•
•
•
When you release the 0button, the recorder  
resumes normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark within the  
•
The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous  
file. If the recorder is in the middle of a file, it will  
return to the beginning of the file.  
file, the recorder stops at that location ( P.44).  
☞
The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning  
of the file. Continue pressing the 0button to  
continue rewinding from the end of the previous  
file.  
While the recorder is in playback mode,  
press the 0button twice.  
•
The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous  
file.  
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Notes  
Changing the playback speed  
•
When you skip to the beginning of the file during  
playback, the recorder stops at the position of the  
index mark or temp mark. Index marks and temp  
marks are skipped when you perform this operation  
The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally  
without changing the voice so it sounds natural.  
in stop mode ( P.44).  
☞
•
When [Skip Space] is set to a setting other than  
[File Skip], the recorder skips forward/reverse by  
3
the specified time and then starts playback ( P.70).  
☞
About music files  
▌
In cases where the recorder is unable to play back  
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 play back are given below.  
1,3  
2
Sampling  
frequency  
File format  
Bit rate  
44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz  
88.2 kHz, 96.0 kHz  
16 bit  
24 bit  
While the recorder is in playback  
mode, press the OK button.  
WAV format  
1
2
MPEG1 Layer3:  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
MPEG2 Layer3:  
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
24 kHz  
Press the + or − button to select  
playback speed.  
From 8 kbps up to  
320 kbps  
MP3 format  
•
•
Variable bit rate MP3 files (in which conversion bit  
rates can vary) may not be played back properly.  
For WAV files, this recorder can only  
play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV files  
other than these cannot be played back.  
Even if the file format is compatible for playback on  
this recorder, the recorder does not support every  
encoder.  
•
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Playback  
Setting an index mark or  
a temp mark  
Press the OK button.  
3
If index marks and temp marks have been placed into  
your files, you can quickly find a location you want to  
listen to when you are fast forwarding, fast rewinding,  
or cuing a file. Index marks can only be placed into  
files created by Olympus voice recorders, but temp  
marks can be used to temporarily remember desired  
locations.  
a
3
Playback speed indicator  
a
•
Even if playback is stopped, the changed  
playback speed will be retained. The next  
playback will be at that speed.  
1
Note  
•
As in normal playback mode, you can stop playback,  
cue a file, or insert an index or temp mark in slow  
playback and fast playback modes as well.  
While the recorder is in recording  
1
mode or playback mode, press the  
F3 (INDEX) button.  
•
A number appears on the display and an  
index mark or temp mark is placed into the  
file.  
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•
Even after an index or temp mark has been  
•
•
The index or temp mark is erased.  
Index or temp numbers after the erased  
index or temp number automatically  
decrement by 1.  
placed into a file, recording or playback will  
continue so you can place index or temp  
marks in other locations in a similar manner.  
Notes  
Clearing an index mark or a temp mark  
▌
•
•
Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you  
move to another file or connect the recorder to a  
PC, the marks will automatically be erased.  
Up to 99 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If  
you try to set more than 99 index or temp marks, the  
[No more can be set] message appears for index  
marks and the [No more can be set] message appears  
for temp marks.  
3
Play a file that contains index or  
1
2
temp marks you wish to erase.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the index or temp mark to be  
erased.  
•
Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a  
locked file ( P.51).  
☞
While the index or temp number  
is displayed for approximately 2  
seconds on the display, press the  
ERASE button.  
3
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Playback  
•
•
While [ ] is displayed, you can fast forward,  
rewind, or change the playback speed in  
the same way as in normal mode to find the  
y
How to begin segment repeat  
playback  
end position ( P.41, P.43).  
☞
This function enables repeated playback of part of the  
file being played.  
If the recorder reaches the end of the file  
while [ ] is displayed, point [ ] becomes  
y
z
the end of the file, and repeat playback  
starts.  
3
Press the F1 (A-B) button again at  
the position where you want to end  
segment repeat playback.  
3
2,3  
•
The recorder continuously plays back the  
segment until segment repeat playback is  
canceled.  
Select a file that has a segment you  
1
would like to play back repeatedly,  
and start playback.  
Press the F1 (A-B) button at the  
2
Note  
position where you want to start  
segment repeat playback.  
•
As in normal playback mode, the playback speed  
can be changed during segment repeat playback as  
well ( P.43). If an index mark or temp mark is set or  
☞
cleared during segment repeat playback, segment  
repeat playback is canceled and the recorder  
returns to normal playback mode ( P.44).  
☞
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Canceling the segment repeat playback  
function  
▌
a
3
b
c
d
Pressing any of the following buttons  
releases segment repeat playback.  
Press the F1 (CANCEL) button  
Pressing the F1 (CANCEL) button releases  
segment repeat playback, and it will return to  
normal playback mode.  
a
Press the STOP/ (4) button  
b
c
w
Pressing the STOP/ (4) button releases  
w
segment repeat playback and stops playback.  
Press the 9button  
Pressing the 9button releases segment repeat  
playback, and makes the recorder skip to the  
beginning of the next file.  
Press the 0button  
d
Pressing the 0button releases segment repeat  
playback, and makes the recorder skip to the  
beginning of the current file.  
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File management  
Editing [OPTION]  
Recorded files options  
▌
Moving/Copying a file  
[Move/Copy]  
Files can also be moved or  
[Move/Copy]  
[File Lock] ( P.51)  
copied between memory.  
Locking a file keeps important  
data from being accidentally  
erased.  
Files saved in the internal memory or an SD card can  
be moved or copied within the memory. Files can also  
be moved or copied between memory.  
☞
4
Only files recorded with this  
recorder can be divided.  
[File Divide]*1 ( P.54)  
☞
You can edit a single selected file or multiple files.  
An unwanted part of a file  
can be erased. Only a PCM file  
recorded with this recorder can  
be partially erased.  
[Partial Erase]*1  
(
P.56)  
☞
You can trim a part of a file and  
save it as a new file. Only a PCM  
file recorded with this recorder  
can be trimmed.  
2,10  
11  
[Trimming]*1 *2  
P.58)  
(
☞
[Name] (File name), [Date]  
(Time stamp), [Size] (File size),  
[Bit Rate] (File format),  
[Property] ( P.60)  
☞
[File Lock] (File protection)  
*1 This function is not available when the File list screen is  
displayed.  
4,6,  
8
*2 LS-14 only  
3,5,  
7,9  
Note  
•
The recorder stops if you leave it idle for 3 minutes  
during a menu setup operation and do not set a  
selected item.  
First, select the file or the folder  
1
that contains the file you want to  
copy/move ( P.25).  
☞
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Editing [OPTION]  
[Move to memory]: Move a file from the  
internal memory or SD card to another  
folder within the internal memory.  
[Copy to memory]: Copy a file from the internal  
memory or SD card to another folder within  
the internal memory.  
[Move to SD]: Move a file from the internal  
memory or SD card to another folder in the  
SD card.  
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press the F2 (OPTION) button.  
2
3
•
The [OPTION] screen appears on the  
display.  
[Copy to SD]: Copy a file from the internal  
memory or SD card to another folder in the  
SD card.  
4
Press the OK button.  
6
7
If you entered the [OPTION] screen from  
the File screen:  
Press the + or − button to select  
[Move/Copy].  
•
Move or copy the selected file.  
Proceed to Step 9.  
If you entered the [OPTION] screen from  
the File list screen:  
•
Move or copy multiple files.  
Proceed to Step 7.  
Press the + or − button to select the  
number of files you want to move  
or copy.  
Press the OK button.  
4
5
Press the + or − button to select  
the location to which you want to  
move or copy the file.  
[One file]: Select only the specified file.  
[Selected files]: Select multiple files.  
[All files]: Select all files in the folder.  
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Editing [OPTION]  
Press the OK button to move to the  
respective setting.  
Press the + or − button to select the  
folder to which you want to move  
or copy the file.  
8
9
4If you selected [One file]:  
Press the + or − button to select the file you  
1
want to move or copy.  
4
Press the F2 (GO) button.  
10  
Press the OK button to select the file.  
•
File move or file copy starts if [Moving!] or  
[Copying!] appears on the display. During  
the process, the progress status is shown as  
a percentage.  
2
4If you selected [Selected files]:  
Press the + or − button to select the file(s)  
you want to move or copy.  
Press the OK button to check the file(s)  
selected.  
1
2
Repeat steps  
and  
until all the files you  
3
1
2
want to move/copy are selected, then press  
the F2 (GO) button.  
•
The process is completed when  
[File move completed] or  
4If you selected [All files]:  
[File copy completed] is displayed.  
When you select [All files], all the files in the  
folder are automatically selected and the  
recorder moves to the [Destination] screen.  
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Editing [OPTION]  
Protecting a file [File Lock]  
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to  
close the [OPTION] screen.  
11  
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.62).  
☞
You can edit a single selected file or multiple files.  
Notes  
•
•
The recorder cannot copy when the memory  
capacity is not sufficient.  
You cannot move or copy files if the number of files  
in the move destination folder or copy destination  
folder will exceed 999.  
4
2
9
•
•
•
Do not remove the battery during moving or  
copying. Doing so may damage the data.  
A file cannot be moved or copied to the same  
folder.  
When operation is canceled during moving or  
copying, only the files for which the move or copy  
process has already been completed are saved  
at the new location. The move or copy process is  
canceled for all other files.  
4,6,  
8
3,5,  
7
•
Files which are locked remain so even after they are  
moved or copied.  
First, select the file or the folder  
that contains the file you want to  
protect ( P.25).  
☞
1
2
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press the F2 (OPTION) button.  
•
The [OPTION] screen appears on the  
display.  
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Press the + or − button to select  
[File Lock].  
Press the OK button to move to the  
respective setting.  
3
6
4If you selected [One file]:  
Press the + or − button to select the file you  
1
want to protect.  
4
Press the OK button.  
4
5
If you entered the [OPTION] screen from  
the File screen:  
Press the OK button to select the file.  
2
•
Protect the selected file. Proceed to Step 7.  
If you entered the [OPTION] screen from  
the File list screen:  
4If you selected [Selected files]:  
•
Protect multiple files. Proceed to Step 5.  
Press the + or − button to select the files  
you want to protect.  
Press the OK button to check the files  
selected.  
1
2
Press the + or − button to select the  
number of files you want to protect.  
[One file]: Select only the specified file.  
[Selected files]: Select multiple files.  
[All files]: Select all files in the folder.  
Repeat steps  
want to protect are selected, then press the  
F2 (GO) button.  
and  
until all the files you  
3
1
2
4If you selected [All files]:  
When you select [All files], all the files in the  
folder are automatically selected and the  
recorder moves to the [Destination] screen.  
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Editing [OPTION]  
Press the + or − button to select [On]  
or [Off].  
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close  
the [OPTION] screen.  
7
8
9
File list screen  
a
4
File Lock  
a
[On]:  
Locks the file and prevents it from being  
erased.  
[Off]:  
Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.  
Press the OK button to complete  
the setting.  
•
Pressing the F1 (BACK) button without  
pressing the OK button will cancel the  
settings and return you to the [OPTION]  
screen.  
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Editing [OPTION]  
Dividing a file [File Divide]  
Press the + or − button to select  
[File Divide].  
3
Files with large capacities and long recording times  
can be divided so that they are easier to manage and  
edit.  
4
2,6  
5
9
Press the OK button.  
4
5
7
4,8  
Press the PLAY (`) button and play  
the file to the position where you  
want to divide it.  
3
•
While the recorder is in playback mode,  
press and hold the 9or 0button to  
fast-forward or rewind.  
•
It is useful to mark the divide position in  
advance by setting an index mark.  
A
At the position where you want to  
divide the file, press the F2 (DIVIDE)  
button.  
6
•
•
Only files recorded with this recorder can be  
divided.  
This function is not available when the File list  
screen is displayed.  
Select the file you want to divide.  
1
2
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press the F2 (OPTION) button.  
•
Pressing the F1 (BACK) button without  
pressing the OK button will cancel the  
settings and return you to the [OPTION]  
screen.  
EN  
•
The [OPTION] screen appears on the  
display.  
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Editing [OPTION]  
Notes  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
•
•
[File Divide] is available only from the File screen.  
The recorder cannot divide files when the number  
of files in the folder exceeds 999.  
7
8
•
•
Locked files cannot be divided ( P.51).  
☞
After the file is split, the front part of the file is  
renamed [File name_1.mp3] and the latter part of  
the file is named [File name_2.mp3].  
If a file has an extremely short recording time, it  
may not be divided even if it is an MP3 file or PCM  
file.  
•
•
4
Press the OK button.  
Do not remove the battery while dividing a file.  
Doing so may damage the data.  
•
[Dividing!] appears and file dividing starts.  
File dividing is completed when  
[File divide completed] appears.  
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close  
the [OPTION] screen.  
9
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Editing [OPTION]  
Partially erasing a file  
[Partial Erase]  
Press the + or − button to select  
[Partial Erase].  
3
4
An unwanted part of a file can be erased.  
2,6,  
7
10  
4
5
Press the OK button.  
8
4,9  
3
Press the PLAY (`) button and play  
the file to the position where you  
want to start partial erase.  
A
5
6
•
•
Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be  
partially erased.  
This function is not available when the File list  
screen is displayed.  
•
Forward the file to the position where  
you want to start partial erase. If the file is  
long, use the 9button to move to the  
position you want to delete.  
Select the file you want to partially  
erase.  
1
2
At the position where you want to  
start partial erase, press the  
F2 (START) button.  
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press the F2 (OPTION) button.  
•
Playback will continue even after the  
F2 (START) button is pressed. You can  
rewind or fast-forward as usual to quickly  
locate the erase end position.  
•
The [OPTION] screen appears on the  
display.  
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Editing [OPTION]  
At the position where you want to  
end partial erase, press the  
F2 (END) button again.  
7
a
4
This is the part that will be erased.  
a
•
The recorder stops the beginning of the  
edited file.  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
8
9
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to  
close the [OPTION] screen.  
10  
Press the OK button.  
•
The display will switch to [Partial erasing !]  
and start the partial erase.  
The deletion is completed when  
[Partial erase completed.] is displayed.  
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Editing [OPTION]  
Trimming a file [Trimming]  
(LS-14 only)  
Press the + or − button to select  
[Trimming].  
3
4
A file can be trimmed down to just the required  
portion and then re-saved.  
2,6,  
4
10  
7
Press the OK button.  
5
8
4,9  
3
Press the PLAY (`) button and play  
the file to the position where you  
want to start trimming.  
5
6
A
•
•
Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be  
trimmed.  
This function is not available when the File list  
screen is displayed.  
•
Forward the file to the position where you want  
to start trimming. If the file is long, use the  
button to move to the position you want to trim  
9
.
At the position where you want to  
start trimming, press the F2 (START)  
button.  
Select the file you want to trim.  
1
2
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press the F2 (OPTION) button.  
•
Playback will continue even after  
the F2 (START) button is pressed. You can  
rewind or fast-forward as usual to quickly  
locate the trimming end position.  
EN  
•
The [OPTION] screen appears on the  
display.  
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At the position where you want to  
end trimming, press the F2 (END)  
button again.  
7
a
4
This is the part that will be erased.  
a
•
The recorder stops the beginning of the  
edited file.  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
8
9
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to  
close the [OPTION] screen.  
10  
Note  
•
If a file has an extremely short recording time, it  
may not be trimmed even if it is a PCM file.  
Press the OK button.  
•
The display will switch to [Trimming !] and  
start trimming. Trimming is completed  
when [Trimming completed.] is displayed.  
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Editing [OPTION]  
Confirming a file in memory  
[Property]  
Press the OK button.  
4
•
The [Property] screen appears on the  
display.  
File information can be confirmed from the menu  
screen.  
2
6
4
4,5  
3
•
[Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp),  
[Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]* (File format) and  
[File Lock] (File protection) appear on the  
display.  
Select the file for which you want  
to check information ( P.25).  
☞
1
2
*
When a linear PCM format file has been  
selected, the [Bit Rate] area displays the  
sampling frequency and bit rate.  
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
press the F2 (OPTION) button.  
•
The [OPTION] screen appears on the  
display.  
After checking the information,  
press the OK button to exit  
[Property] screen.  
5
6
Press the + or − button to select  
[Property].  
3
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close  
the [OPTION] screen.  
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Erasing  
Erasing a file  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
3
4
A selected file can be erased from a folder.  
3
4
4
Press the OK button.  
2
•
•
The display changes to [Erasing!] and  
erasing starts.  
[Erased] is displayed when the file is erased.  
File numbers are reassigned automatically.  
Select the file you want to erase  
1
2
(
P.25).  
☞
While the recorder is in stop mode  
in the File screen, press the ERASE  
button.  
•
If an action is not selected within 8 seconds,  
the recorder returns to stop mode.  
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Erasing  
Erasing multiple files at once  
Press the + or − button to select  
[Selected files] or [All files].  
3
7
4
8
4,6,  
9
[Selected files]: Erase multiple selected files.  
[All files]: Erase all files in a folder.  
3,5  
2
Press the OK button.  
4
5
•
If you selected [All files], proceed to Step 8.  
Press the + or − button to select the  
file to be erased.  
Select the folder where the file you  
want to erase is saved ( P.25).  
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1
2
Press the ERASE button in the File  
list screen.  
Press the OK button.  
6
7
•
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select the files to be  
erased.  
•
If an action is not selected within 8 seconds,  
the recorder returns to stop mode.  
Press the F2 (GO) button.  
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Notes  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
•
•
You cannot recover a file once it has been erased.  
Please check carefully before erasing.  
When an SD card is inserted into the recorder,  
be sure to confirm the recording media as either  
[Internal memory] or [SD card] so that there is no  
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mistake ( P.23, P.72).  
Locked files and files set as read-only cannot be  
☞
•
•
erased ( P.51).  
☞
4
If the SD card is write-protected, [SD Card Locked]  
will be displayed. If you want to erase a file, please  
release the card’s write protection ( P.21).  
Press the OK button.  
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•
•
If there is a file that cannot be recognized by the  
recorder, the file will not be erased. Please connect  
the recorder to your PC to erase the file.  
Replace the battery with a new one in order to  
ensure that the battery does not go flat during  
erasing. In addition, it may take over 10 seconds to  
complete erasing. Never perform operations such  
as the following during erasing, as such operations  
may damage the data.  
•
•
The display changes to [Erasing!] and  
erasing starts.  
[Erased] is displayed when the file is erased.  
File numbers are reassigned automatically.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter during erasing.  
Remove the battery during erasing.  
Remove the SD card during erasing when  
[SD card] is selected as the recording media.  
1
2
3
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You cannot delete folders with the recorder.  
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Menu setting  
Menu setting method  
Items in menus are categorized by area, so select an  
area first and move to the desired item to set it. You  
can set each menu item as follows.  
Press the +, −, 9or 0button  
to move to the area that contains  
the item you want to set.  
2
8
5
2
1
2,4,6  
3,5,7  
Press the OK button.  
3
4
Press the + or − button to move to  
the item you want to set.  
While the recorder is in stop mode,  
1
press the MENU button.  
•
The menu appears on the display.  
Press the OK button.  
5
•
The display shows the setting of the  
selected item.  
•
Menu items can be set during recording or  
playback.  
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Notes  
Press the + or − button to change  
the setting.  
•
•
The recorder stops if you leave it idle for 3 minutes  
during a menu setup operation and do not set a  
selected item.  
When menu settings are entered during recording  
or playback, the menu settings are canceled if 8  
seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed.  
6
7
Setting menu during recording  
▌
▌
5
Press the OK button to complete  
the setting process.  
Function  
Setting  
[Mic Gain]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[Plug-in Power]  
[Rec Monitor]  
To menu item options  
Setting menu during playback  
Function  
Setting  
[Play Mode]  
[Skip Space]  
•
•
A message appears on the screen to inform you  
that the setting has been entered.  
Pressing the F1 (BACK) button without  
pressing the OK button cancels the setting  
process and returns you to the previous  
screen.  
To menu item options  
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close  
the menu screen.  
8
•
If the menu screen is open during recording or  
playback, pressing the F3 (EXIT) button allows  
you to return to the recording or playback screen  
without interrupting recording or playback  
.
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Rec Menu  
Limiter  
,
Switch to the automatic adjustment function  
according to the input level during recording.  
Mic Gain  
[Music]:  
Recording sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording  
needs.  
Select this setting for clarity of sound volume. This  
setting is suitable for music recordings.  
[Voice]  
:
[Hi]:  
Select this setting to equalize the sound volume.  
The sound can be recorded at a predetermined  
volume to produce equalized recordings. This  
setting is suitable for voice recordings.  
Suitable for recording meetings and seminars with  
a small number of people.  
[Mid]:  
Suitable for recording musical performances.  
[Off]:  
5
Use this position when adjusting the input levels  
without using the correction function.  
This function is enabled when the Mode dial is  
[Lo]:  
Suitable for recording loud musical performances.  
•
•
•
•
This function is enabled when the Mode dial  
is switched to [QUICK]. When the Mode dial is  
switched to [SMART]* or [MANUAL], adjust the  
recording level via the correction function ( P.31).  
To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO)  
switched to [SMART] or [MANUAL] ( P.29, P.30).  
☞
If the sound input is too loud, noise may occur  
even if you set [Limiter] to [Music] or [Voice]. Also,  
in certain cases the PEAK indicator light, which  
indicates loud input, may not light. To ensure  
successful recording, we recommend that you test  
the record function and volume before use.  
☞
button at the [Home] screen ( P.23).  
*
☞
In [SMART] mode, you can adjust the recording  
•
To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO)  
button at the [Home] screen ( P.23).  
☞
level after setting the time for  
[Smart Time] ( P.68).  
☞
Rec Format  
This setting corresponds to the linear PCM format that  
can record sound at a sound quality that is better than  
CDs and to the MP3 format that can record by highly  
compressing the file.  
Select the recording format.  
1
[PCM]: This is an uncompressed audio format  
which is used for music CDs etc.  
[MP3]: This is a common sound compression  
mode. File sizes in this format are smaller  
than in the PCM format.  
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Plug-in Power  
Select the recording rate.  
2
External microphones supported by plug-in power  
can also be used. You can configure the recorder  
according to whether or not you want to supply  
power to external microphones.  
When [PCM] *1 is selected:  
[96.0 kHz/24 bit] to [44.1 kHz(mono)] *2  
When [MP3] is selected:  
[320 kbps] to [64 kbps(mono)] *2  
*1 Files saved in the PCM (WAV) format  
correspond to BWF (Broadcast Wave  
Format), and the date and time that each  
file is recorded is added to the file.  
*2 Monaural recording.  
[On]:  
When the plug-in power function is activated,  
power will be supplied to any connected external  
microphone. Select this option when external  
microphones to be supported by plug-in power are  
connected ( P.94).  
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5
•
•
•
For clear recording of musical performances or  
choirs, set [Rec Format] to any value other than  
[mono] before starting recording.  
When an external monaural microphone is used  
while [Rec Format] is set to a stereo recording  
mode, audio is recorded to the L channel only.  
To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO)  
[Off]:  
Disables this function. Select this option when  
external microphones that you do not want to  
support with plug-in power are connected.  
Turn the plug-in power function to [Off] when  
an external microphone that does not need to  
be supported by plug-in power is connected, as  
there is a risk that noise may be generated while  
recording.  
•
button at the [Home] screen ( P.23).  
☞
Low Cut Filter  
Mic Select (LS-14 only)  
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  
and projectors and other similar noises.  
Select whether or not the built-in center microphone  
is to be turned On or Off.  
[Central Mic ON]:  
Recording will be performed in 3-microphone  
mode.  
[Central Mic OFF]:  
Recording will be performed using only the built-in  
stereo microphones.  
[300Hz]:  
Use this setting when sufficient noise reduction  
cannot be obtained with the [100Hz] setting.  
[100Hz]:  
This setting will reduce the noise generated from air  
conditioners and projectors. It is effective for indoor  
recording.  
•
To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO)  
button at the [Home] screen ( P.23).  
☞
[Off]:  
Disables the Low Cut Filter function.  
•
To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO)  
button at the [Home] screen ( P.23).  
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Menu setting method  
Pre-Recording  
Rec Monitor  
Pre-recording enables you to record up to 2 seconds* of sound  
before you actually press the recording button. This function  
allows you, for example, to start recording birdsong up to 2  
seconds* before the bird starts singing even if you press the  
recording button at the moment the bird starts singing.  
Select whether or not to output audio while recording  
from the earphone jack (EAR).  
[On]: Enables the recording monitor function. Sound  
will be output from the EAR jack.  
[Off]: Disables this function. Sound will not be output  
from the EAR jack.  
[On]: For recording sound up to 2 seconds* before the  
recording button is pressed.  
[Off]: For normal recording start.  
•
If the external speaker is connected while recording,  
there is a risk that audio feedback will occur. It is  
recommended that you use earphones to monitor  
recording, or turn [Rec Monitor] to [Off] while  
recording.  
*
Recording start time will vary according to  
[Rec Format] settings.  
5
•
To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO)  
button at the [Home] screen ( P.23).  
☞
Smart Time  
How to enable pre-recording  
▌
To enable pre-recording, set [Pre-Recording] to [On].  
Set the automatic adjustment time to be used in  
[SMART] mode.  
[10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.]: Set the time for automatic  
adjustment.  
[Endless]: Automatic adjustment will continue until  
you skip it.  
A
This function is enabled when the Mode dial is  
switched to [MANUAL].  
While the recorder is in stop  
1
mode, press the REC (s) button.  
Metronome  
•
The recorder enters recording pause mode.  
However, it constantly records ambient  
sound and holds up to 2 seconds of data,  
which is refreshed every second.  
The metronome is a useful rhythm guide and can  
be used during recording. You can also set it while  
recording is paused. The metronome sound is not  
output from the speaker.  
Press the REC (s) button.  
2
Select the metronome options.  
•
The recorded data will include up to 2  
seconds of sound recorded before  
the REC (s) button was pressed.  
1
[Tempo]: Set the metronome’s tempo.  
[Sound]: Set the metronome’s sound.  
[Beat]: Set the metronome’s pattern.  
[Volume]: Set the metronome’s volume.  
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•
When the [Pre-Recording] function is used, the  
following functions cannot be used.  
•
[OVER DUB] ( P.35)  
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When [Volume] is selected:  
Set the volume between [Volume 1] and  
[Volume 5].  
Change the settings.  
2
When [Tempo] is selected:  
Set a Tempo speed between [40] and [250].  
•
•
To use the Metronome function, press the  
F1 (METRONOME) button during recording or  
5
while recording is paused ( P.36).  
☞
When [Sound] is selected:  
Set [Metronome 1] or [Metronome 2] as  
the sound type.  
The sound of the metronome will be output from  
the EAR jack. Connect earphones when using the  
metronome.  
•
•
The sound of the metronome will not be recorded.  
When [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off], no metronome  
sound is output ( P.68).  
☞
4Tempo terms and guide to tempo range  
LARGO  
Widely and slowly  
A little more slowly  
Slowly  
=40 to 59  
LARGHETTO  
ADAGIO  
=60 to 65  
When [Beat] is selected:  
Set a rhythm pattern between [0] and [9].  
=66 to 75  
ANDANTE  
MODERATO  
ALLEGRO  
PRESTO  
Walking tempo  
Moderately  
Rapidly  
=76 to 107  
=108 to 119  
=120 to 167  
=168 to 200  
=201 to 250  
Very fast  
PRESTISSIMO  
Very very fast  
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•
•
•
In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the  
end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two  
seconds on the display 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 display and the recorder stops at  
the start of the first file in the folder.  
Play Menu  
-
Play Mode  
You can select the playback mode that best suits the  
type of audio.  
To confirm the setting, press and hold the F3 (INFO)  
button at the [Home] screen ( P.23).  
☞
Select the desired playback range  
▌
Select [Play Area].  
5
1
2
Skip Space  
This function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse  
skip (rewind) a small portion of the file being played.  
This function is convenient for quickly skipping to  
another playback position or repeatedly playing back  
short phrases.  
Select [File] or [Folder].  
[File]: Stop after playing back the current file.  
[Folder]: Continuously play files in the current  
folder until the last file and then stop.  
Select [Forward Skip] or  
[Reverse Skip].  
Select the desired playback mode  
▌
1
2
Select [Repeat].  
Set the skip space.  
1
2
When [Forward Skip] is selected:  
[File Skip] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min. ]  
[5 min.] [10 min.]  
When [Reverse Skip] is selected:  
[File Skip] [5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.]  
[1 min.] [5 min.]  
Select [On] or [Off].  
[On]: Sets the playback range to be played back  
repeatedly.  
[Off]: Disables the playback mode function.  
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Forward/Reverse Skip Playback  
▌
LCD/Sound Menu  
.
`) button to start  
Backlight  
Press the PLAY (  
playback.  
1
2
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting)  
seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed.  
Press the 9or 0button.  
[5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.]:  
Enables the Backlight function.  
[Off]:  
•
The recorder skips (forward) or reverse skips  
(rewind) a set space and starts playing back.  
If there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer  
than the skip space, the recorder forward skips/  
reverse skips to that position.  
Disables the Backlight function.  
•
5
Contrast  
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.  
•
You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from  
[01] to [12].  
LED  
You can set the recorder so the LED indicator light  
does not turn on.  
[On]:  
Enables the LED light function.  
[Off]:  
Disables the LED light function.  
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Device Menu  
Beep  
/
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations  
or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned  
off.  
Memory Select  
When an SD card is inserted, you can select to record  
to either the internal memory or to the SD card  
[Volume 3]:  
Increase the volume of beeps.  
[Volume 2]:  
Set beeps to the normal volume.  
[Volume 1]:  
(
P. 20).  
☞
[Internal memory]: Internal memory.  
[SD card]: SD card.  
•
To confirm the recording media, press and hold the  
Decrease the volume of beeps.  
5
F3 (INFO) button at the [Home] screen ( P. 23).  
☞
[Off]:  
Disables the Beep function.  
Power Save  
Language(Lang)  
If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10  
minutes (Initial setting) while the power is turned on,  
the recorder enters sleep mode.  
You can select the display language for this recorder.  
[ English] [Français] [Español]:  
[5 min.] [10 min.] [30 min.] [1 hr.]:  
•
The selectable languages differ depending on the  
region.  
Set the length of time that is to elapse before the  
recorder enters sleep mode.  
[Off]: Disables the Power Save function.  
•
If any button is pressed, the elapsed time count  
starts over again.  
Voice Guide (LS-14 only)  
This feature gives audio announcements of recorder  
operating conditions.  
See “Guidance [Voice Guide]” ( P.74).  
☞
Time & Date  
Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier  
file management.  
See “Changing the time and date [Time & Date]”  
(
P.75).  
☞
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LCD/Sound Menu:  
.
USB Settings  
[Backlight]  
[Contrast]  
[LED]  
[10 sec.]  
[Level 06]  
[On]  
[Volume 2]  
[English]  
You can switch the USB class according to your usage.  
See “Changing the USB class [USB Settings]”  
[Beep]  
[Language(Lang)]  
[Voice Guide]*  
[On/Off]  
(
P.76).  
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[On]  
[Speed 3]  
[Volume 3]  
[Speed]  
[Volume]  
Reset Settings  
Device Menu:  
/
This function returns all other functions to their initial  
settings (factory default).  
[Memory Select]  
[Power Save]  
[USB Settings]  
[USB Connection]  
[USB Class]  
[Internal memory]  
[10 min.]  
5
[Start]: Returns the settings to their initial values.  
[Cancel]: Takes you back to [Device Menu].  
After the settings have been returned to their initial values,  
the time settings and file numbers are preserved, without  
being returned to their initial settings.  
[PC]  
[Storage]  
* LS-14 only.  
•
Format  
When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data,  
including locked files and read-only files, are erased.  
Menu settings after resetting  
(initial settings)  
▌
See “Formatting the recorder [Format]” ( P.78).  
☞
Rec Menu:  
[Mic Gain]  
[Limiter]  
[Rec Format]  
[PCM]  
,
[Mid]  
[Off]  
Memory Info.  
[44.1kHz/16bit]  
[Off]  
The recordable capacity remaining and overall  
capacity of the recording media can be seen from the  
menu.  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[Plug-in Power]  
[Mic Select]*  
[Pre-Recording]  
[Rec Monitor]  
[Smart Time]  
[Metronome]  
[Temp]  
[On]  
[Central Mic ON]  
[Off]  
[On]  
[30 sec.]  
•
The recorder uses some of its memory capacity  
to maintain a management file. The indicated  
remaining capacity is less than the total capacity  
of the media due to its characteristic. This is not a  
malfunction.  
[120]  
[Sound]  
[Metronome 1]  
[0]  
[Beat]  
[Volume]  
[Volume 3]  
Play Menu:  
-
System Info.  
[Play Mode]  
[Play Area]  
[File]  
[Off]  
[Repeat]  
You can check information about the recorder on  
the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Version]  
(System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number)  
appear on the display.  
[Skip Space]  
[Forward Skip]  
[Reverse Skip]  
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[File Skip]  
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4[On/Off] setting:  
Guidance [Voice Guide] (LS-14 only)  
Press the + or – button to select between  
[On] and [Off].  
[On]: Guidance will be provided.  
[Off]: Guidance will be canceled.  
Press the OK button to exit [On/Off]  
selection.  
1
This feature gives audio announcements of recorder  
operating conditions. Adjust the speed and the  
volume of guidance announcements.  
2
Select [Voice Guide] from the  
1
menu on the [LCD/Sound Menu].  
4[Speed] setting:  
•
For details on how to enter the menu  
Press the + or – button to select from  
[Speed 5], [Speed 4], [Speed 3], [Speed 2],  
and [Speed 1].  
1
settings, see“Menu setting method”  
5
(
P.64).  
☞
Press the OK button to exit [Speed]  
selection.  
2
4[Volume] setting:  
Press the + or – button to select from  
[Volume 5], [Volume 4], [Volume 3],  
[Volume 2], and [Volume 1].  
Press the OK button to exit [Volume]  
selection.  
1
2
Press the + or − button to select the  
item you want to set.  
2
3
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close  
the menu screen.  
4
Notes  
•
The starting tune/closing tune when the power is  
turned On/Off ( P.16) can be canceled by setting  
☞
the guidance to [Off].  
Set the volume of the starting tune/closing tune in  
the guidance [Volume] setting.  
The [Speed] setting in the [Voice Guide] settings is  
disabled during file playback.  
•
•
•
Select items you want to set from among  
[On/Off], [Speed] and [Volume].  
Press the OK button to move to the  
respective setting.  
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Changing the time and date  
[Time & Date]  
Press the + or − button to change  
the value.  
3
If the current time and date are not correct, set them  
using the procedure below.  
Select [Time & Date] from the  
1
menu on the [Device Menu].  
•
For details on how to enter the menu  
5
•
Follow the same steps by pressing the 9  
or 0button to select the next item, and  
pressing the + or − button to change the  
value.  
settings, see“Menu setting method”  
(
P.64).  
☞
•
“Hour”flashes on the display, indicating the  
start of the Time and Date setup process.  
Press the OK button to complete  
the setting.  
4
5
•
The clock will start from the set date and  
time. Press the OK button when you want  
the clock to start.  
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close  
the menu screen.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the item you want to set.  
2
•
Select “Hour”, “Minute”, “Year”, “Month”or  
“Day”by moving the flashing position.  
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Changing the USB class  
[USB Settings]  
Press the OK button.  
3
4
You can select [PC] to connect the recorder to a PC  
to send and receive files, or [AC adapter] to connect  
it to the AC adapter (A514) (sold separately). It is also  
possible to switch the USB class between [Composite]  
and [Storage] to suit your usage.  
Press the + or − button to change  
the setting.  
4When [USB Connection] is  
selected:  
Select [USB Settings] from the  
1
5
menu on the [Device Menu].  
•
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see“Menu setting method”  
(
P.64).  
☞
[PC]:  
Setting for when the recorder is connected  
to a PC and used as a storage device or  
composite device. Connected as storage or  
composite.  
[AC Adapter]:  
This setting is available only when the  
recorder receives power from the USB or the  
AC adapter (A514) (Sold separately).  
[Optional]:  
Press the + or − button to select  
[USB Connection] or [USB Class].  
2
Setting to confirm the connection method  
each time a USB connection is made.  
[USB Connection]:  
Setting for connecting to a PC.  
[USB Class]:  
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Notes  
4When [USB Class] is selected:  
•
•
•
When you first connect the recorder to your PC  
as an external storage device, the driver for the  
recorder will be automatically installed in your PC.  
The PC cannot recognize that the recorder is  
connected to the PC if [USB Connection] is set to  
[AC Adapter].  
If the recorder is not recognized by the PC as an  
external storage device, change the [USB Class]  
setting to [Storage Class].  
[Storage Class]:  
Recognized by a PC as an external memory  
device.  
[Composite]:  
5
Setting when connected to a PC and used  
as an external memory device, USB speaker  
or microphone.  
Press the OK button to complete  
the setting.  
5
6
Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close  
the menu screen.  
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Menu setting method  
Formatting the recorder [Format]  
Press the OK button.  
3
4
If you format the recorder, all files will be erased and  
all function settings will return to the defaults except  
the date and time settings. Transfer any important  
files to a computer before formatting the recorder.  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
Select [Format] from the menu on  
the [Device Menu].  
1
•
For details on how to enter the menu  
5
settings, see“Menu setting method”  
(
P.64).  
☞
Press the OK button.  
5
6
•
After the [All data will be erased] message  
displays for two seconds, [Start] and  
[Cancel] appear.  
Press the + or − button to select the  
recording media to format.  
2
Press the + button again to select  
[Start].  
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Menu setting method  
Notes  
Press the OK button.  
•
•
Never format the recorder from a PC.  
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When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data,  
including locked files and read-only files, is erased.  
To restore the function’s settings to their initial  
values, use [Reset Settings] ( P.73).  
If the SD card is write-protected, [SD Card Locked]  
•
•
Formatting begins and [Formatting!]  
flashes on the display.  
[Format done] appears when formatting  
ends.  
•
•
☞
will be displayed. If you want to format the card,  
release the card’s write protection ( P.21).  
☞
•
•
When an SD card is inserted into the recorder,  
be sure to confirm the recording media as either  
[Internal memory] or [SD card] so that there is no  
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mistake ( P.23, P.72).  
☞
Replace the battery with a new one in order to  
ensure that the battery does not go flat during  
formatting. In addition, it may take over 10 seconds  
to complete formatting. Never perform operations  
such as the following during formatting, as such  
operations may damage the data.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter during formatting.  
Remove the battery during formatting.  
Remove the SD card during formatting when  
[SD card] is selected as the recording media.  
1
2
3
•
Formatting on the recorder is Quick Format. If you  
format the SD card, file management information  
is refreshed and the data inside the SD card is not  
deleted completely. When giving someone or  
disposing of the SD card, be careful of data leakage  
from the SD card. We recommend that the SD card  
be destroyed when you dispose of it.  
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About the tuner  
Using the tuning function  
You can use the recorder’s chromatic tuning function  
to tune musical instruments. The difference between  
the reference tone and the input sound is measured  
and displayed on screen.  
Tune the musical instrument by  
playing a single note.  
2
a
b
c
d
1,4  
6
The name of the note closest to the entered  
sound  
Target position indicated by the reference  
tone  
a
b
Tuning meter  
Calibration value  
c
d
•
Switch the Mode dial to the [  
position.  
]
v
The name of the note closest to the  
recognized sound appears.  
Press the F1 (DISPLAY) button to switch the  
type of visualization between the waveform  
type and the meter type.  
Waveform type is useful for the practice of  
wind instruments because it shows the tone  
interval visually.  
1
•
•
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Using the tuning function  
Adjust while looking at the tuning  
meter and the indicators.  
Switch the Mode dial to a position  
3
4
other than [ ] to exit the tuning  
v
mode.  
•
•
Tune accurately with the needle pointing to  
the center of the meter.  
6
The LED indicator lights will turn on as  
the instrument becomes tuned. When  
the instrument is in tune, the bar will be  
at the center of the meter, and the left  
and right LED indicator lights will turn on  
simultaneously.  
The lights enable you to tune an instrument  
even when the display is in difficult lighting  
conditions.  
•
To change the calibration reference value,  
press the 9or 0button to select the  
frequency. The frequency of the reference  
tone A can be adjusted by 1 Hz increments  
in the range of 435 Hz to 445 Hz.  
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Using the recorder on your PC  
When connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:  
•
You can transfer files from a computer and play  
them back.  
•
•
This recorder is compatible with MP3 and WAV files.  
This recorder can also be used as external memory  
for a computer by storing data from a computer  
and reading it back out ( P.88).  
☞
Operating environment  
Windows  
Macintosh  
▌
▌
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Operating System:  
Operating System:  
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (Standard  
Installation)  
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.8 (Standard Installation)  
Compatible PC’s:  
Compatible PC’s:  
Windows PC’s equipped with more than one free  
USB port  
Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than  
one free USB port  
Notes  
•
•
•
This is the operating environment required for saving files recorded by this recorder to your PC via the USB  
connection.  
The support service does not cover you if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me/2000 to Windows  
XP/Vista/7/8.  
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Operating environment  
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC  
•
When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not remove the USB  
cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the PEAK indicator light is  
blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow the description in P.85. If the USB cable is removed  
☞
before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.  
•
•
•
•
On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For  
initialization, follow the instructions in the [Format] screen of the recorder ( P.78).  
☞
If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool in Windows or  
Macintosh, the order of files may change or files may become unrecognizable.  
Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as  
Read-only by the operating system of the PC.  
As noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices near the recorder, unplug the external microphone  
and earphones when you connect the recorder to a PC.  
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Connecting to your PC  
•
•
[Remote (Storage)] is displayed on the  
recorder if the USB connector is connected.  
The recorder does not establish a  
connection with a PC if [AC Adapter] is  
selected in the USB connection setting.  
Select [PC] in the USB connection setting  
Boot the PC.  
1
2
Connect the USB cable to the USB  
port of the PC.  
(
P.76).  
☞
Windows:  
When you connect the recorder to Windows  
and open [My Computer], it is recognized by  
the drive name of the product.  
Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as  
[Removable Disk].  
Macintosh:  
When you connect the recorder to  
Mac OS, it is recognized by the drive name of  
the product on the desktop. If an SD card is  
inserted, [Untitled] is displayed.  
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While the recorder is in stop mode  
or turned off, connect the USB  
cable to the connecting terminal of  
the recorder.  
3
Notes  
•
•
•
Refer to the user’s manual for your PC regarding the  
USB port on your PC.  
Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in.  
Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.  
When the recorder is connected through a USB  
hub, operation may become unstable. In such  
cases, refrain from using a USB hub.  
•
Use the 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.  
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Connecting to your PC  
Disconnecting from your PC  
Windows  
Macintosh  
▌
▌
Click [ ] on the task bar located  
at the lower-right corner of the  
screen. Click [Safely remove USB  
Mass Storage Device].  
Drag and drop the recorder’s drive  
icon on the desktop to the Recycle  
Bin icon.  
1
1
•
•
The drive letter will differ depending on the  
PC being used.  
When the window indicating that it is safe  
to remove hardware appears, close the  
window.  
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Confirm that the recorder PEAK  
indicator light has turned off before  
disconnecting the USB cable.  
Confirm that the recorder PEAK  
indicator light has turned off before  
disconnecting the USB cable.  
2
2
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The four folders on this recorder will be displayed as [RECORDER], [01], [02] and [03] when connecting the  
recorder to a PC. Copy them to the folder of your choice on your PC.  
Windows  
Macintosh  
▌
▌
Connect the recorder to your PC  
Connect the recorder to your PC  
1
2
1
(
P.84).  
(
P.84).  
☞
☞
•
When you connect the recorder to  
Open the Explorer window.  
Mac OS, it is recognized by the drive name  
of the product on the desktop. If an SD card  
is inserted, [Untitled] is displayed.  
•
When you connect the recorder to Windows  
and open [My Computer], it is recognized  
by the drive name of the product.  
If you insert an SD card, it is recognized as  
[Removable Disk].  
Double-click the product name  
icon on the desktop.  
2
3
4
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Open the product name folder.  
Copy the data.  
3
4
5
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC ( P.85).  
☞
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC ( P.85).  
☞
Note  
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While data is being transmitted, [Busy] is displayed and the PEAK indicator light flashes. NEVER disconnect the  
USB cable while the PEAK indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data may be destroyed.  
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Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected  
Internal memory  
▌
Drive name  
Folder name  
RECORDER  
01  
02  
LS_14  
or  
LS_12  
Recognized by  
the drive name of  
the product.  
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03  
SD card  
Drive name  
Folder name  
Windows  
01  
02  
Removable Disk  
RECORDER  
Macintosh  
Untitled  
03  
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Usage as external memory of your PC  
With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data  
stored on your PC to the memory.  
Windows  
Macintosh  
▌
▌
Connect the recorder to your PC  
Connect the recorder to your PC  
1
2
1
(
P.84).  
(
P.84).  
☞
☞
•
When you connect the recorder to  
Mac OS, it is recognized by the drive name  
of the product on the desktop.  
Open the Explorer window.  
•
When you open [My Computer], the  
recorder is recognized by the drive name of  
the product.  
Double-click the product name  
icon on the desktop.  
2
3
4
Open the product name folder.  
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3
4
5
Copy the data.  
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC ( P.85).  
☞
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC ( P.85).  
☞
Note  
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Other information  
Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
[Battery low]  
[File locked]  
Low battery power.  
Erase-locked.  
Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries ( P.15).  
☞
Tried to delete a locked file.  
Unlock the file ( P.51).  
☞
The file is full of index marks  
(maximum of 99 marks).  
Index full.  
Erase unnecessary index marks ( P.45).  
☞
[No more can be set]  
The file is full of temp marks  
(maximum of 99 marks).  
Temp mark full.  
Folder full.  
Erase unnecessary temp marks ( P.45).  
☞
The folder is full of files  
(maximum of 999 files).  
Move files to a different folder or delete  
unnecessary files ( P.48, P.61).  
☞
[Folder full]  
This is a malfunction, so go to the store  
where you purchased the recorder or  
an Olympus service station for repair  
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[Memory error]  
Error in the memory.  
Error in the memory.  
Error in the memory.  
(
P.99).  
☞
SD card is not recognized  
correctly.  
Remove the SD card and insert it again  
P.20).  
[Card error]  
(
☞
[Illegally copied file]  
[Memory full]  
Illegally copied file.  
———  
Erase the file ( P.61).  
☞
Zero remaining memory.  
No remaining memory.  
Erase unnecessary files ( P.61).  
☞
The SD Card is  
Release the SD card’s write protection  
[SD Card Locked]  
[No file]  
Card Locked.  
No file.  
write protected.  
and then try again ( P.21).  
☞
No files were found in the  
folder.  
Select another folder ( P.25).  
☞
There was an error while  
formatting the recorder’s  
memory.  
[Format error]  
Formatting error.  
Reformat the memory ( P.78).  
☞
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Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
[Can't create the  
system file. Connect  
to PC and erase  
The file for management  
The management file cannot cannot be created due to  
Connect the recorder to a computer and  
delete unnecessary files.  
be created.  
a shortage of remaining  
memory.  
unnecessary file]  
Confirm which files can be played on this  
[Cannot play this file]  
[Select a file]  
File cannot be played.  
Incompatible format.  
File is not selected.  
recorder ( P.43).  
☞
Please select a file then carry out the  
operation ( P.25).  
☞
Unselected File.  
[Same folder. Can’t be Folder cannot be moved  
Attempting to move (copy)  
into the same folder.  
Select another folder.  
Select another file.  
moved (copied)]  
(copied).  
Attempting to move (copy)  
a file to destination folder in  
which a file with the same file  
name exists.  
[Some files can’t be  
moved (copied)]  
File cannot be moved  
(copied).  
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Attempting to split a file  
other than an MP3 or PCM  
file recorded by this recorder.  
[This file can’t be  
divided]  
File cannot be split.  
Select another file.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Verify that the battery polarities =and -  
are correct ( P.15).  
☞
The battery is not loaded properly.  
Nothing appears on the display  
Battery power is getting low.  
The power is off.  
Replace with new batteries ( P.15).  
☞
Turn the power on ( P.16).  
☞
Battery power is getting low.  
The power is off.  
Replace with new batteries ( P.15).  
☞
Won’t start  
Turn the power on ( P.16).  
☞
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Low remaining memory.  
Release the recorder from HOLD ( P.17).  
☞
Erase unnecessary files ( P.61).  
☞
Unable to record  
The maximum number of files has been  
reached.  
Move files to a different folder or delete  
unnecessary files ( P.48, P.61).  
☞
8
An external device is connected to the  
LINE IN jack.  
Disconnect the connecting cord from the  
recorder.  
Unable to record through the  
external microphone  
Set [Plug-in Power] to [On] when an  
external microphone that must be  
supported by plug-in power is connected  
An external microphone that must be  
supported by plug-in power is connected  
but [Plug-in Power] is set to [Off].  
(
P.67).  
☞
Unplug the earphones to use the  
built-in speaker.  
The earphones are connected.  
No playback sound heard  
Recording level too low  
The volume level is set to [00].  
Adjust the volume level ( P.40).  
☞
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once morel ( P.31).  
☞
The recording level has not been adjusted.  
The recording sensitivity is too low.  
Set [Mic Gain] to [Hi] or [Mid] ( P.66).  
☞
This could potentially be because the  
output level for the connected external  
devices is too low.  
Adjust the output level for the  
connected devices.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once more ( P.31).  
☞
The recording level has not been adjusted.  
Recording level too high  
If you cannot record clearly even  
after adjusting the recording level,  
then adjust the output level for the  
This could potentially be because the  
recording level and output level for  
connected external devices is too high.  
connected devices ( P.31).  
☞
When an external monaural microphone  
is connected for recording audio, audio is  
recorded to the L channel only.  
The connected external microphone is  
monaural.  
Voice files are not recorded in stereo  
Cannot find the recorded Voice File  
[Rec Format] is set to a monaural recording Set [Rec Format] to the stereo  
mode.  
recording mode ( P.66).  
☞
Switch to the correct folder  
Wrong folder.  
(
P.25).  
☞
The recorder was shaken during recording.  
———  
8
The recorder was placed near a cell phone  
or fluorescent lamp while recording or  
during playback.  
Move the recorder.  
Noise heard during playback  
When a microphone that does not need  
to be supported by the plug-in power  
function is connected, turn the  
The settings of the connected external  
microphone do not correspond to those of  
the recorder.  
[Plug-in Power] setting to [Off] ( P.67).  
☞
Unable to hear any sound from the  
earphone through the recording  
monitor  
[Rec Monitor] is set to [Off].  
Set [Rec Monitor] to [On] ( P.68).  
☞
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file ( P.51).  
☞
Unable to erase the file  
Unlock the file or cancel the file’s read-only  
setting on the PC.  
The file is read-only.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
If the built-in speaker amps are used to  
monitor recording, there is a risk that audio  
feedback will occur while recording. It is  
recommended that you use earphones to  
monitor recording, or turn [Rec Monitor] to  
[Off] before starting recording ( P.68).  
☞
Noise is audible through the  
recording monitor  
Acoustic feedback is occurring.  
Make adjustments, such as further  
distancing the earphones from  
the microphones, not pointing the  
microphones at the earphones, or lowering  
the volume of the recording monitor.  
The chosen playback file is not a  
[PCM 44.1kHz/16bit] format file.  
Choose a [PCM 44.1kHz/16bit] format file  
for playback ( P.25, P.60).  
☞
Cannot record using overdubbing  
[Rec Format] is not set to  
[PCM 44.1kHz/16bit].  
Set [Rec Format] to  
[PCM 44.1kHz/16bit] ( P.66).  
☞
The maximum number of marks has been  
reached.  
Erase unnecessary marks ( P.45).  
☞
8
Unable to set index marks, temp  
marks  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file ( P.51).  
☞
Unlock the file or cancel the file’s read-only  
setting on the PC.  
The file is read-only.  
The PC is unable to recognize the  
recorder  
[USB Connection] is set to [AC Adapter].  
Set [USB Connection] to [PC] ( P.76).  
☞
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Accessories (optional)  
Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our  
company’s website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country.  
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Stereo microphone: ME51S  
The built-in large-diameter microphone enables  
sensitive stereo recording.  
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Telephone pickup microphone: TP8  
This earphone-type microphone can be placed  
into your ear while you are phoning. The voice  
or conversation from the phone can be recorded  
clearly.  
2 channel microphone (omni-directional):  
ME30W  
Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a  
set with a miniature tripod and a connection  
adapter. These highly sensitive omni-directional  
microphones are supported by plug-in power and  
are well-suited to recording musical performances.  
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USB connecting AC adapter: A514  
5VDC AC Adapter for USB connection.  
Connecting cords: KA333  
This connecting cord has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5)  
with resistance at both ends. Use it 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 (ø3.5) or  
monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are also included.  
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Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional):  
ME31  
This directional microphone is useful for various  
types of recording such as outdoor recording  
of wild birds singing. The metal body provides  
sturdiness and high rigidity.  
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Connecting cords: KA334  
This connecting cord has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5)  
without resistance at both ends.  
Compact zoom microphone  
(unidirectional): ME32  
This microphone is integrated with a tripod,  
making it suitable for recording audio at a  
distance, such as from your table at a meeting or  
conference.  
Exclusive remote control set: RS30W  
When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE  
jack, the recorder’s recording 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.  
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Highly sensitive noise-cancellation  
monaural microphone (unidirectional):  
ME52W  
This microphone is used to record audio at a  
distance while minimizing surrounding noise.  
Tie clip microphone  
(omni-directional): ME15  
This small unobtrusive microphone comes with a  
tie-clip.  
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Specifications  
4
Recording media*:  
Built-in NAND FLASH memory:  
LS-14: 4 GB  
General  
▌
4
Recording format:  
Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
LS-12: 2 GB  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)  
SD card:  
2 GB to 32 GB  
4
Input level:  
[Mic Gain]:  
*
The recorder uses some of its memory capacity  
to maintain a management file. The indicated  
remaining capacity is less than the total  
capacity of the media due to its characteristic.  
This is not a malfunction.  
[Hi] : − 70 dBv  
[Mid] : − 50 dBv  
[Lo] : − 30 dBv  
LINE IN jack:  
− 6 dBv  
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4
Speaker:  
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker  
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Sampling frequency:  
Linear PCM format  
Built-in microphone with acoustic  
resistance:  
130 dBspl  
96.0 kHz 24 bit  
88.2 kHz 24 bit  
48.0 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz (mono)  
96.0 kHz  
88.2 kHz  
48.0 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
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4
4
4
MIC jack:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ  
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LINE IN jack:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 10 kΩ  
MP3 format  
EAR jack:  
320 kbps  
256 kbps  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more  
Input power requirement:  
Batteries:  
AA batteries (LR6) or  
128 kbps  
64 kbps (mono)  
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries  
External power supply:  
USB connecting AC adapter (A514) 5 V  
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4
Maximum working output:  
300 mW (8 Ω speaker)  
Maximum headphone output:  
4
External dimensions:  
138.7 mm × 52.5 mm × 23.5 mm  
(without protrusions)  
150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)  
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4
Weight:  
170 g (including batteries)  
Operating temperature:  
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F  
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Specifications  
Frequency response  
Maximum recording time per file  
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The maximum capacity for a single file is approx.  
4 GB for MP3, and approx. 2 GB for the Linear PCM  
format (WAV).  
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During recording mode (MIC jack/ LINE IN  
jack):  
Linear PCM format  
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Regardless of the amount of remaining memory,  
the longest sound recording time per file is  
restricted to the following value.  
96.0 kHz 24 bit  
88.2 kHz 24 bit  
48.0 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz (mono)  
20 Hz to 44 kHz  
20 Hz to 42 kHz  
20 Hz to 23 kHz  
20 Hz to 21 kHz  
20 Hz to 21 kHz  
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Linear PCM format:  
96.0 kHz 24 bit  
88.2 kHz 24 bit  
48.0 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz (mono)  
approx. 1 h.  
approx. 1 h.  
MP3 format  
320 kbps  
256 kbps  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
20 Hz to 17 kHz  
20 Hz to 13 kHz  
approx. 3 h.  
approx. 3 h. 20 min.  
approx. 6 h. 40 min.  
128 kbps  
64 kbps (mono)  
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MP3 Format:  
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During recording mode  
(Built-in microphones):  
LS-14:  
320 kbps  
256 kbps  
approx. 29 h. 40 min.  
approx. 37 h. 10 min.  
approx. 74 h. 30 min.  
approx. 149 h.  
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128 kbps  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ([Central Mic ON])  
60 Hz to 20 kHz ([Central Mic OFF])  
64 kbps (mono)  
LS-12:  
60 Hz to 20 kHz  
(However, when recording in MP3 format, the  
upper limit value of the frequency response  
depends on the recording format.)  
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During playback mode:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
(The upper and lower limit values of the frequency  
response depends on each recording format.)  
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Specifications  
Guide to recording times  
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The following values are strictly for reference only.  
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Linear PCM format:  
Internal memory  
SD card  
16 GB  
Recording format  
LS-14 (4 GB)  
LS-12 (2 GB)  
40 min.  
32 GB  
8 GB  
96.0 kHz 24 bit  
88.2 kHz 24 bit  
48.0 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz (mono)  
1 h. 35 min.  
1 h. 45 min.  
4 h. 50 min.  
5 h. 15 min.  
10 h. 35 min.  
14 h. 30 min.  
15 h. 45 min.  
43 h. 35 min.  
47 h. 25 min.  
94 h. 55 min.  
7 h. 15 min.  
7 h. 50 min.  
21 h. 45 min.  
23 h. 40 min.  
47 h. 20 min.  
3 h. 35 min.  
3 h. 55 min.  
10 h. 50 min.  
11 h. 45 min.  
23 h. 35 min.  
45 min.  
2 h. 10 min.  
2 h. 20 min.  
4 h. 40 min.  
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MP3 format:  
Internal memory  
SD card  
16 GB  
104 h.  
130 h.  
261 h.  
522 h.  
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Recording format  
LS-14 (4 GB)  
23 h. 30 min.  
29 h.  
LS-12 (2 GB)  
10 h.  
32 GB  
209 h.  
261 h.  
523 h.  
1,046 h.  
8 GB  
52 h.  
320 kbps  
256 kbps  
13 h.  
65 h.  
128 kbps  
58 h. 30 min.  
117 h.  
26 h.  
130 h.  
260 h.  
64 kbps (mono)  
52 h.  
Notes  
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Available recording time may be shorter if numerous short recordings are made  
(The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications).  
Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory  
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Specifications  
Guide to battery life  
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The following values are strictly for reference only.  
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In recording mode (Internal memory):  
Built-in microphones*  
Alkaline battery  
Recording format  
LS-14 (4 GB)  
LS-12 (2 GB)  
50 h.  
Linear PCM format  
MP3 format  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
46 h.  
42 h.  
43 h.  
320 kbps  
46 h.  
64 kbps (mono)  
47 h.  
* When [Mic Select] is set to [On] (LS-14 only).  
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In voice file playback mode:  
Built-in speaker  
Alkaline battery  
62 h.  
Recording format  
Linear PCM format  
MP3 format  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
320 kbps  
8
53 h.  
64 kbps (mono)  
61 h.  
Earphone playback  
Recording format  
Alkaline battery  
Linear PCM format  
MP3 format  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
320 kbps  
86 h.  
75 h.  
86 h.  
64 kbps (mono)  
Notes  
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Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of battery used and the conditions of  
use.  
Battery life may be shorter when using an SD card.  
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Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Technical assistance and support  
The following contact information relates to technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.  
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Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada  
1-888-553-4448  
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User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada  
[email protected]  
Declaration of Conformity:  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
LS-14/LS-12  
LINEAR PCM RECORDER  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,  
PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.  
Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448  
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This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Canadian RFI:  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out  
in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la Catégorie B pour les émissions de bruit radio émanant  
d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du Département Canadien des  
Communications.  
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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.  
2951 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8507, Japan.  
Tel. +81 (0)42-642-6162  
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  
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