Olympus LS 20M User Manual

LINEAR PCM RECORDER  
LS-20M  
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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 recordings,  
we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.  
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INDEX  
Table of contents  
Safety precautions  
Getting started  
P.4  
P.5  
P.10  
1
2
3
4
5
6
About recording/shooting  
P.34  
P.48  
Menu setting  
P.63  
Using the recorder on your PC  
Other information  
P.88  
P.96  
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Table of contents  
To play back movies on a TV .................................................. 56  
How.to.begin.segment.repeat.playback.A.n...............57  
Checking.the.contents.of.the.box...................................11  
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB.................... 19  
Connect to the USB-AC adapter to charge............................. 20  
Inserting.and.ejecting.an.SD.card..................................27  
Ejecting an SD card................................................................ 27  
About the folders for voice recordings.................................. 29  
About the folders for movie shootings ................................. 30  
About the folder for music playback..................................... 31  
Switching.between.voice.and.movie.mode....................33  
.Rec.Menu...................................................................... 65  
.Recording.Settings.................................................... 68  
.File.Menu..................................................................... 72  
.LCD/Sound.Menu........................................................ 73  
.Device.Menu................................................................ 74  
Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] A................................... 76  
Rearranging files [Replace] A n....................................... 78  
Dividing files [File Divide] A n.......................................... 81  
Fn Setting [Fn. setting] A n.............................................. 83  
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2 About recording/shooting  
Connecting.to.your.PC....................................................90  
Disconnecting from your PC.................................................. 91  
Transfer.the.voice.files.to.your.PC..................................92  
Using.as.PC.camera........................................................95  
Turn the microphone toward the original sound source ...... 34  
Recommended settings by recording condition .................. 39  
Recording from external microphone or other devices........ 40  
Before.shooting.movies.n...........................................42  
Point the lens toward the subject......................................... 42  
6 Other information  
Alarm.message.list........................................................96  
Troubleshooting............................................................98  
Accessories.(optional)..................................................101  
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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.  
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.  
Caution for usage environment  
To protect the high-precision technology  
contained in this product, never leave  
the recorder in the places listed below,  
no matter if in use or storage:  
Places where temperatures and/or humidity  
are high or go through extreme changes.  
Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near  
other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or  
humidifiers.  
In sandy or dusty environments.  
Near flammable items or explosives.  
In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the  
rain. When using products with weatherproof  
designs, read their manuals as well.  
In places prone to strong vibrations.  
f Danger  
If the product is used without  
observing the information given  
under this symbol, serious injury  
or death may result.  
Never drop the recorder or subject it to  
severe shocks or vibrations.  
The recorder may malfunction if it is  
used in a location where it is subject to  
a magnetic/ electromagnetic field, radio  
waves, or high voltage, such as near a  
TV set, microwave, video game, loud  
speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio  
tower, or transmission towers. In such  
cases, turn the recorder off and on again  
before further operation.  
f Warning  
If the product is used without  
observing the information given  
under this symbol, injury or  
death may result.  
f Caution  
Avoid recording or playing back near  
cellular phones or other wireless  
equipment, as they may cause  
interference and noise. If you experience  
noise, move to another place, or move  
the recorder further away from such  
equipment.  
Do not use organic solvents such as  
alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the  
unit.  
When attaching this recorder to a  
tripod, be sure to rotate only the screw  
of the tripod in the tripod socket of this  
recorder. Never rotate the recorder.  
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.  
EN  
 
Safety precautions  
Warning regarding data loss:  
f Caution:  
Recorded content in memory may be  
Stop using the recorder immediately if  
you notice any unusual odors, noise, or  
smoke around it.  
destroyed or erased by operating mistakes,  
unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is  
recommended to back up and save important  
content to other media such as a computer hard  
disk.  
Never remove the batteries with bare hands,  
which may cause a fire or burn your hands.  
Be careful with the strap.  
Any liability for passive damages or damage of  
any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a  
defect of the product, repair performed by the  
third party other than Olympus or an Olympus  
authorized service station, or any other reasons  
is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.  
Be careful with the strap when you carry the  
recorder. It could easily catch on stray objects  
and cause serious damage.  
Do not leave the recorder in places  
where it may be subject to extremely  
high temperatures.  
Handling the recorder  
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in  
some circumstances, cause the recorder to catch  
fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it  
is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause  
overheating, resulting in fire.  
f Warning:  
Do not use the recorder near flammable  
or explosive gases.  
Handle the recorder with care to avoid  
Keep young children and infants away  
from the recorder.  
getting a low-temperature burn.  
When the recorder contains metal parts,  
overheating can result in a low-temperature  
burn. Pay attention to the following:  
When used for a long period, the recorder  
will get hot. If you hold on to the recorder in  
this state, a low-temperature burn may be  
caused.  
Always use and store the recorder out of the reach  
of young children and infants to prevent the  
following dangerous situations which could cause  
serious injury:  
1Becoming entangled in the recorder strap,  
causing strangulation.  
2Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or  
other small parts.  
3Accidentally being injured by the moving  
parts of the recorder.  
In places subject to extremely cold  
temperatures, the temperature of the  
recorder’s body may be lower than the  
environmental temperature. If possible, wear  
gloves when handling the recorder in cold  
temperatures.  
Do not use or store the recorder in  
dusty or humid places.  
Do not disassemble, repair or modify  
the unit yourself.  
Use SD/SDHC memory cards only.  
Never use other types of cards.  
If you accidentally insert another type of  
card into the recorder, contact an authorized  
distributor or service center. Do not try to  
remove the card by force.  
Do not operate the unit while operating  
a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle,  
or car).  
EN  
Safety precautions  
f Warning:  
Battery handling precautions  
Keep batteries dry at all times.  
Follow these important guidelines to prevent  
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,  
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or  
burns.  
If rechargeable batteries have not been  
recharged within the specified time,  
stop charging them and do not use  
them.  
Do not use a battery if it is cracked or  
broken.  
f Danger:  
The recorder uses a lithium ion battery  
specified by Olympus. Charge the  
battery with the specified AC adapter  
or charger. Do not use any other AC  
adapters or chargers.  
Never subject batteries to strong shocks  
or continuous vibration.  
If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or  
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any  
other way during operation, stop using  
the recorder.  
If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing  
or skin, remove the clothing and flush  
the affected area with clean, running  
cold water immediately. If the fluid  
burns your skin, seek medical attention  
immediately.  
Keep battery out of the reach of  
children.  
If you notice anything unusual when  
using this product such as abnormal  
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:  
1remove the battery immediately while being  
careful not to burn yourself, and;  
Batteries should never be exposed  
to flame, heated, short-circuited or  
disassembled.  
Never heat or incinerate batteries.  
Take precautions when carrying or  
storing batteries to prevent them from  
coming into contact with any metal  
objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners,  
etc.  
Never store batteries where they will be  
exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected  
to high temperatures in a hot vehicle,  
near a heat source, etc.  
To prevent causing battery leaks or  
damaging their terminals, carefully  
follow all instructions regarding the  
use of batteries. Never attempt to  
disassemble a battery or modify it in any  
way, solder, etc.  
Do not connect the battery directly to a  
power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an  
automobile.  
2call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for service.  
f Caution:  
Please recycle batteries to help save  
our planets resources. When you throw  
away dead batteries, be sure to cover  
their terminals and always observe local  
laws and regulations.  
Always charge a rechargeable battery  
when using it for the first time, or if it  
has not been used for a long period.  
If a battery fluid gets into your eyes,  
flush your eyes immediately with clear,  
cold running water and seek medical  
attention immediately.  
EN  
Safety precautions  
Rechargeable battery have limited  
lifetime. When the operating  
time becomes shorter even if the  
rechargeable battery is fully charged  
under the specified condition, replace it  
with a new one.  
The battery may become hot during  
prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do  
not remove it immediately after using  
the recorder.  
In case  
• ... the internal parts of the AC adapter are  
exposed because it has been dropped or  
otherwise damaged:  
• ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or  
if water, metal flammable substances  
or other foreign objects get inside it:  
• ... you notice anything unusual when  
using the AC adapter such as abnormal  
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:  
1do not touch any of the exposed parts;  
2immediately disconnect the power supply  
plug from the power outlet, and;  
3callyourdealerorlocalOlympusrepresentative  
for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter  
under these circumstances could result in  
electric shock, fire or injury.  
AC.adapter  
f Danger:  
Be sure to use the AC adapter with the  
proper voltage (AC 100 - 240 V). Using  
it with other voltage levels may cause  
fire, explosion, overheating, electric  
shock or injury.  
For safety, be sure to unplug the  
AC adapter from the outlet before  
performing maintenance or cleaning.  
Also, never plug in or disconnect the  
power plug with a wet hand. This may  
cause electric shock or injury.  
f Caution:  
Do not use the AC adapter if the power  
plug is damaged or the plug is not  
completely connected to the outlet.  
This may cause fire, overheating,  
electric shock, short circuit or damage.  
Unplug the AC adapter from AC outlet  
when not using. If this precaution is not  
followed, fire, overheating or electric  
shock may occur.  
f Warning:  
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair  
or modify the AC adapter in any way.  
Keep foreign objects including water,  
metal, or flammable substances from  
getting inside the product.  
Do not moisten the AC adapter or  
touch it with a wet hand.  
Do not use the AC adapter in the  
vicinity of flammable gas (including  
gasoline, benzine and lacquer thinner).  
Make sure to hold the plug when  
removing the power plug from  
the outlet. Do not bend the cord  
excessively or put a heavy object on  
it. This may cause fire, overheating,  
electric shock or damage.  
If something appears to be wrong with  
the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter  
from the outlet and consult your  
nearest service center. Using the AC  
adapter may cause fire, overheating,  
electric shock or injury.  
EN  
Safety precautions  
Do not use or keep the AC adapter  
in very hot places, such as in direct  
sunlight, in a closed car on a sunny day,  
near a heater, on an electric carpet, etc.  
Do not use the AC adapter if something  
is covering it (such as a blanket). This  
may cause fire, explosion, leakage or  
overheating.  
LCD.monitor  
The LCD used for the monitor is made  
with high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or bright spots of  
light may appear constantly on the LCD  
Monitor. Due to its characteristics or  
the angle at which you are viewing the  
monitor, the spot may not be uniform  
in color and brightness. This is not a  
malfunction.  
EN  
Getting started  
Main features  
s Using the visualizer, 5 types of video  
patterns can be displayed on the LCD while  
playing back voice files recorded with the  
recorder (P.71).  
s Supports high capacity recording media.  
Capable of recording onto commercially  
available SD cards (P.27).  
s Equipped with a variety of features that  
support audio recording.  
With this recorder you can customize a variety of  
recording functions such as the recording level  
and microphone sensitivity to suit the recording  
conditions and personal preferences (P.65 ~  
P.66).  
s Equipped with a variety of features to  
improve video shooting. When using this  
recorder as a camera, you can customize a  
variety of shooting functions according to  
the scene (P. 68 ~ P.70).  
s Allows you to move or copy files within the  
folders of an SD card (P. 79).  
s You can divide files (P.81), or delete part  
of a file (P.61) recorded in PCM format in  
this recorder.  
s Index mark features allow you to quickly  
find desired locations (P.52).  
s Shoots full high definition videos at the  
high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.  
You can change the shooting resolution  
according to your usage (P.68).  
s Adopts the MPEG-4 AVC and H.264 formats  
for video recording. This also allows you to  
enjoy high-resolution images on a PC or a  
large-screen TV.  
s Allows you to upload movie files to video  
sites, to easily share them with the world  
through the Internet. Supports the  
640x480 (30fps/ mp3) video format suitable  
for uploading video files (P.68).  
s Incorporates a digital zoom function. This  
allows you to clearly capture subjects that  
are far away from you (P.45).  
s Utilizes a high sensitivity, low noise stereo  
microphone capable of faithfully capturing  
the original sound.  
Fixing the stereo microphones at a 45° angle  
enables recording with a natural and expansive  
stereo feel.  
s The recording format, without compressing  
the original sound recording, "Linear PCM  
format, " and capable of efficient record  
"MP3 format" support. Scene can be  
recorded in a wide range of high quality  
(P.65).  
Capable of realistically recording various  
different sound sources. High resolution  
recording at a high sampling frequency and bit  
count equivalent or superior to that of a music  
CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit count  
16bit) is possible.  
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s Supports USB 2.0. Hi-Speed, which enables  
high-speed data transmission as an  
external memory device for your computer.  
s It has a USB charging function (P.19).  
s It has a 2.0 inch QVGA color LCD panel.  
s Allows you to connect the recorder to a PC  
and to use it as a PC camera (P.95).  
Capable of recording natural sound for various  
purposes, including recording the practicing of  
a musical instrument.  
s You can playback WAV and MP3 format files  
transferred from a computer in addition to  
files recorded by the device itself.  
This allows you to use this recorder as a music  
player.  
EN  
10  
Checking the contents of the box  
The following items are included with the recorder.  
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the recorder.  
LOCK  
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SD card  
Voice Recorder  
USB cable  
Warranty card  
USB-AC adapter (F-3AC)  
Contents may vary depending on purchase  
location.  
Warranty differs depending on purchase  
location. Warranty card may not be included.  
Note  
Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable  
and AC adapter. If any other company’s cable is  
used, it may lead to malfunction of the recorder.  
Also, never use this dedicated cable with any  
other company’s products.  
Instructions  
EN  
Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)  
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Identification of parts  
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1Built-in stereo microphone(R)  
2Built-in stereo microphone(L)  
3PEAK/LED indicator light (LED)  
4Lens  
*STOP (4) button  
(Card cover  
)Mode switch (A/n)  
-Strap hole  
5Main LCD (LCD panel)  
6Sub LCD (LCD panel)  
7+ button  
=MIC (Microphone) jack  
(MIC/LINE-IN)  
qEAR (Earphone) jack  
wPOWER/HOLD switch  
eREMOTE jack  
8`OK button  
9REC (s) (Record) button  
Recording/Shooting indicator light  
(LED)  
Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote  
control set RS30W (optional). This enables  
operation of the start and stop recording/  
shooting functions through the remote control.  
09 button  
!LIST button  
rConnector cover  
tHDMI micro connector  
yUSB connector  
uBattery cover lock button  
iBattery cover  
oTripod socket  
pBuilt-in speaker  
@MENU button  
#A-B REPEAT button  
$button  
%Fn button  
^ERASE button  
EN  
&0 button  
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Identification of parts  
Display (LCD panel)  
4 A mode [Recorder] mode display:  
Folder list display  
File display  
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3
4
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1Root folder indicator  
2Folder name  
1Battery indicator  
2Current file number/  
File list display  
Total number of recorded files in the  
folder  
3Remaining recording time/  
File length  
1
4Recorder status indicator  
[K]: Record indicator  
2
3
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[
]: Pause indicator  
]: Stop indicator  
[]: Play indicator  
[ß]: Forwarding indicator  
[
]: Rewinding indicator  
5
Level meter  
6Elapsed recording time/  
Elapsed playback time  
1Current folder name  
2File name  
3Guide indicator  
EN  
1ꢁ  
 
Identification of parts  
4 A mode [Music] mode display:  
1Current folder name  
List display 1  
2File name  
3Guide indicator  
1
2
File display  
1
3
1
2
3
When there are files and folders in the folder  
4
5
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1Current folder name  
2Folder name/File name  
3Guide indicator  
1Battery indicator  
2Current file number/  
List display 2  
Total number of recorded files in the  
folder  
1
3File length  
4Recorder status indicator  
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2
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[]: Play indicator  
[ß]: Forwarding indicator  
[]: Rewinding indicator  
5
Level meter  
6Elapsed playback time  
EN  
When there are only files in the folder  
1ꢂ  
Identification of parts  
4 n mode [Movie] mode display:  
Folder list display  
File display  
1
2
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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1Root folder indicator  
2Folder name  
1Shooting mode indicator  
2Icon display  
3Battery indicator  
4Current file number/  
Total number of recorded files in the  
folder  
5Remaining shooting time/  
File length  
6Recorder status indicator  
[K]: Shooting indicator  
[]: Pause indicator  
[L]: Stop indicator  
[]: Play indicator  
File list display  
1
2
3
[ß]: Forwarding indicator  
[]: Rewinding indicator  
7
Level meter  
8Elapsed shooting time/  
Elapsed playback time  
1Current folder name  
2File name  
3Guide indicator  
EN  
1ꢃ  
Identification of parts  
4 Icon display:  
About the two LCD displays  
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The recorder has two displays, the main LCD and  
the sub LCD, utilized differently depending on  
mode and function.  
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During recording or playback:  
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During recording or playback, the  
main LCD is off and only the sub LCD is  
on.  
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When operation is stopped:  
When operation is stopped, both the  
main LCD and sub LCD are on.  
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When you switch to the menu  
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During shooting or playback:  
0Self timer ( )(  
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During shooting or playback, both  
the main LCD and sub LCD are on.  
However, when the [Main LCD  
Display] setting of [Recording  
Settings] is set to [Off], both the LCDs  
are off during shooting. (P.68).  
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^Reverse Angle Recording (  
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When operation is stopped, both the  
main LCD and sub LCD are on.  
Menu settings:  
When you switch to the menu  
settings, both the main LCD and sub  
LCD are on.  
EN  
1ꢄ  
Power supply  
Close the battery cover by pressing in  
direction A and sliding in direction B.  
Inserting the battery  
This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified  
by Olympus (LI-42B). Do not use any other type of  
battery.  
The supplied rechargeable battery  
is not fully charged. Before using the  
unit the first time or after long periods  
of disuse, it is recommended that you  
charge it until full (P.19).  
1
1
Slide the battery cover lock button in  
the direction indicated by the arrow.  
4
Completely close the battery cover by  
sliding its lock button in the direction  
indicated by the arrow.  
With the back label of the battery  
facing up, line up the terminals of  
the recorder and battery. Insert the  
battery by sliding in direction A while  
pushing down in direction B.  
Be careful of the direction of the battery  
when inserting it.  
Verify that the battery lock cover button is  
locked.  
EN  
1ꢅ  
 
Power supply  
Notes  
Be sure to turn off the power of the recorder  
before replacing the battery. Unloading the  
battery while the recorder is in use may cause  
a malfunction such as corrupting the file, etc. If  
you take out the battery while operating, you  
will lose your currently recorded file because the  
file header will not be able to close.  
If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the  
dead battery or if you take the battery in and  
out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have  
to reset the time when you have loaded fresh  
battery.  
1
Remove the battery if you are not going to use  
the recorder for an extended period of time.  
When replacing rechargeable battery, be sure  
to use lithium ion battery (LI-42B) specified  
by Olympus. The use of other manufacturers'  
products can damage the recorder and should  
be avoided.  
Lithium ion battery is self discharging. After  
unpacking this product, charge the supplied  
lithium ion battery before using the recorder for  
the first time.  
EN  
1ꢆ  
Power supply  
The charging process will start.  
Charging by connecting to a computer  
via USB  
You can charge the battery by connecting to a  
PC's USB port. When charging, be sure to correctly  
place the rechargeable battery (supplied) into the  
recorder (P.17).  
1
Before connecting the USB cable, exit  
.Charging is completed when [Battery  
Full] is displayed.  
HOLD mode (P.24).  
Charging time: approximately 2 hours *  
1
Boot the PC.  
*
It shows the approximate time when  
charging the rechargeable battery fully  
from no remaining power at the room  
temperature. The charging time will be  
changed depending on the remaining  
amount and the state of battery.  
Connect the USB cable to the USB port  
of the PC.  
While the recorder is during stop mode  
or turned off, connect the USB cable to  
the connecting terminal on the bottom  
of the recorder.  
Battery indicator  
The battery indicator on the sub LCD changes  
as the battery lose power.  
When [æ] appears on the sub LCD, charging  
the battery as soon as possible. When the  
battery is too weak, [s] and [Battery Low]  
will appear on the display and the recorder  
will shut down.  
While charging, the battery indicator  
constantly changes and does not show the  
actual amount of power remaining.  
EN  
1ꢇ  
 
Power supply  
While the recorder is during stop mode  
or turned off, connect the USB cable to  
the connecting terminal on the bottom  
of the recorder.  
Connect to the USB-AC adapter to charge  
It can be charged by connecting to the USB-AC  
adapter (F-3AC).  
To the USB  
connector  
Before connecting the AC adapter,  
switch the USB connection setting to  
[AC Adapter] (P.84).  
Before connecting the USB cable, exit  
HOLD mode (P.24).  
1
1
Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the  
AC adapter.  
Press the `OK button to start  
charging.  
To the USB-AC  
adapter’s (F-3AC) USB  
connector  
While [Press OK to start charging] is  
flashing, press the `OK button.  
Connect the AC cable to the AC  
adapter, and then to an AC outlet.  
Charging is completed when [Battery  
Full] is displayed.  
To the  
AC outlet  
EN  
ꢀ0  
Power supply  
Notes  
In case you would like to charge using the [PC  
Camera] setting, select [Optional] in the USB  
connection settings, then connect the USB cable  
to the recorder. Select [AC Adapter] at the [USB  
Connect] display to start charging (P.84).  
Charging is not possible during recording,  
shooting or playback.  
When playing a voice/music file, the recorder  
may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage  
output of the battery depending on the volume  
level even if [º] is displayed in the battery  
indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the  
recorder.  
Cautions concerning the rechargeable battery  
1
Do not put in or take out the battery or AC adapter  
when the recorder power is on or when this  
recorder is connected to another device. It may  
cause problems with the values and functions set  
in the recorder.  
The charger can be used within the range of AC 100  
V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). When using the charger  
abroad, you may need a plug adapter to convert  
the plug to the shape of the AC wall outlet. For  
details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel  
agent.  
Read the following descriptions carefully when you  
use the lithium ion battery (LI-42B).  
Discharging:  
The rechargeable battery self-discharge while  
this is not in use. Be sure to charge them regularly  
before use.  
Operating temperature:  
The rechargeable battery is chemical products.  
The rechargeable battery efficiency may fluctuate  
even when operating within the recommended  
temperature range. This is an inherent nature of  
such products.  
Do not use travel voltage converters as they could  
damage your charger.  
The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is  
not turned on. It may not also be charged when  
the PC is in standby, hibernate, or sleep mode.  
Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub  
connected.  
You cannot charge when [ø]*1 or []*2  
blinks. Charge the battery at a temperature in  
the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).  
*1 [ø]: When the surrounding temperature  
is low.  
Recommended temperature range:  
When operating appliance:  
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F  
Charging:  
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F  
Storage for a long period:  
–20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F  
Using the rechargeable battery outside the  
above temperature range may result in declining  
efficiency and shorter battery life. In order to  
prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the  
rechargeable battery from the products when you  
will not be using them for a long time, and store  
them separately.  
*2 []: When the surrounding temperature  
is high.  
When using time becomes notably short even  
after the battery is fully charged, replace them  
with new ones.  
Be sure to push the USB connector all the way  
in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate  
properly.  
Selecting [PC Camera] in the USB connection  
settings will prevent the recorder to charge  
via USB. Select [Storage class] in the USB  
connection settings if you would like to charge  
(P.84).  
EN  
ꢀ1  
 
Power supply  
Notes  
This recorder is designed to fully charge battery  
regardless of their energy level. However, for  
best results when charging newly purchased  
rechargeable battery that have not been used  
for a long time (more than one month), it is  
recommended to fully charge the battery then  
discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times.  
1
When disposing rechargeable battery, always  
observe the local laws and regulations. Contact  
your local recycling center for proper disposal  
methods.  
If lithium ion battery is not fully discharged,  
protect against short-circuiting (e.g. by taping  
the contacts) before disposing.  
For customers in Germany:  
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery  
Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure  
environmentally friendly disposal.  
EN  
ꢀꢀ  
Power supply  
Turning on/off the power  
When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if  
the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained.  
Turning on the power  
Turning off the power  
While the recorder is turned off, slide the  
POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of  
the arrow.  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the  
direction of the arrow, and hold it for 0.5  
seconds or longer.  
1
The display will turn on, and the power will be  
turned on.  
The display shuts off, and the power will be  
turned off.  
The resume function remembers the stop  
position before the power is turned off.  
Auto Power Off mode  
If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 10  
minutes (default) while the power is turned on,  
the power will be turned off (P.74).  
To exit Auto Power Off mode , turn on the  
power again.  
EN  
ꢀꢁ  
 
HOLD  
If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will be  
disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. This mode can also  
prevent you from accidentally stopping recording or shooting.  
Set the recorder to HOLD mode  
Exit HOLD mode  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the  
[HOLD] position.  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A  
position.  
1
After [Hold] appears on the sub LCD, the  
recorder is set to HOLD mode.  
Notes  
If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display lights for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the  
recorder.  
If HOLD is applied during operation of the recorder, operation is disabled and the operation state is  
preserved (if playback has ended or recording or shooting has ended due to the remaining memory being  
used up, the recorder will enter the stopped state).  
EN  
The recorder can be effectively operated via the exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional), even when  
it is in HOLD mode.  
ꢀꢂ  
 
Setting time and date [Time & Date]  
Setting the time and date beforehand enables  
easier file management.  
Press the + or button to set.  
The recorder stores the time information  
automatically with the recording.  
When you use the recorder for the first  
time after purchasing it, or when the  
battery have been inserted without the  
device having been used in a long time, the  
[Set Time & Date] will appear. When the  
Hour” is flashing, conduct the setup from  
Step 1.  
1
Follow the same steps by pressing the 9  
or 0 button to select the next item, and  
pressing the + or button to set.  
You can select between 12 and 24 hour  
display by pressing the LIST button while  
setting the hour and minute.  
Example: 10:38 P.M  
10:38 PM  
(Initial setting)  
22:38  
You can select the order of the “Month”,  
Day” and “Year” by pressing the LIST  
button while setting them.  
Example: March 24, 2011  
3M 24D 2011Y  
(Initial setting)  
24D 3M 2011Y  
2011Y 3M 24D  
+− button  
9 0 button  
`OK button  
Press the `OK button to complete the  
setting.  
1
Press the 9 or 0 button to select  
the item to set.  
Select the item from the “Hour”, “Minute”,  
Year”, “Month” and “Day” with a flashing  
point.  
The clock will start from the set date and  
time. Press the `OK button according to the  
time signal.  
EN  
ꢀꢃ  
 
Setting time and date [Time & Date]  
Note  
If you press the ` OK button during the setup  
operation, the recorder will save the items that  
were set to that point.  
Changing the time and date  
Press the `OK button to move the  
1
cursor to the item to set.  
While the recorder is during stop mode, press  
and hold the STOP (4) button to display the  
Time and Date, Remaining Memory and File  
Format. If the current time and date is not  
correct, set it using the procedure below.  
[Device Menu] will appear on the display.  
Press the + or button to select [Time  
& Date].  
Press the `OK button.  
[Time & Date] will appear on the display.  
The “Hour” will flash on the display,  
indicating the start of the Time and Date  
setup process.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
MENU button  
1
While the recorder is during stop  
The following steps are the same as Step 1  
through Step 3 of “Setting time and date  
[Time & Date]” (P.25).  
mode, press the MENU button.  
The menu will appear on the display  
(P.63).  
Press the MENU button to close the  
menu screen.  
Press the + or button to select  
[Device Menu] tab.  
You can change the menu display by moving  
the settings tab cursor.  
EN  
ꢀꢄ  
 
Inserting and ejecting an SD card  
The “SD” indicated in the instruction manual  
refers to both SD and SDHC. You can use any  
commercially available SD card with the recorder.  
Close the card cover securely.  
Inserting an SD card  
1
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, open the card cover.  
1
Note  
In some cases SD cards which have been  
formatted (initialized) by another device, such as  
a computer, may not be recognized. Be sure to  
format SD cards with this recorder before using  
them (P.86).  
Face the SD card in the correct way and  
insert into the card slot as shown in the  
diagram.  
Ejecting an SD card  
Insert the SD card keeping it straight.  
1
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, open the card cover.  
L
O
C
K
Inserting the SD card in the wrong way or at  
an angle could damage the contact area or  
cause the SD card to jam.  
If the SD card is not inserted all the way, data  
may not be written to the SD card.  
EN  
ꢀꢅ  
Inserting and ejecting an SD card  
The processing performance reduces in an SD  
card when you repeat writing and deleting. In  
this case, format the SD card (P.86).  
There is no guarantee that all SD cards work with  
the recorder.  
Push the SD card inward to unlock it,  
and let it eject partially.  
About the SD Card  
1
When the SD card is write protected, there will  
be a display reading [SD card is locked]. Before  
inserting the card, turn off the write protection  
function.  
L
O
C
K
If the write protection  
switch is facing the  
[LOCK] direction,  
The SD card is visibly out of the slot and can  
be removed safely.  
recording and other  
LOCK  
functions cannot be  
carried out.  
Close the card cover securely.  
See the Olympus support homepage for a  
list of SD cards verified for this recorder in  
accordance with the Olympus standards.  
http://olympus-europa.com/  
Although verified SD card makers are shown  
on the Olympus homepage, Olympus doesn’t  
guarantee compatibility in all cases.  
Also, according to changes in card  
specifications, support may become no longer  
available.  
Notes  
Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the  
SD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully  
out of the slot.  
Depending on the SD card maker or type, some  
SD cards may not be recognized properly due to  
incompatibility issues with the recorder.  
Be sure to read the instruction manual supplied  
with the SD card before using it.  
In the case when the SD card cannot be  
recognized, remove the SD card then put it in  
again to see if this recorder recognizes the SD  
card.  
EN  
ꢀꢆ  
 
Notes on the folders  
The SD card can be used for the recording media. Voice files, movie files, and music files are sorted and saved  
into their respective folders, organized in a tree structure.  
About the folders for voice recordings  
[Folder A] - [Folder E] within the [Root] folder are the folders for voice recordings. When recording with this  
recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record.  
1
Each folder can  
store up to 999  
files.  
001  
002  
001  
003  
Root  
Folder A  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
Folder  
File  
999  
Note  
Files or folders located under the folder [Root] will not be indicated on the recorder.  
EN  
ꢀꢇ  
 
Notes on the folders  
About the folders for movie shootings  
Movie files recorded with the LS-20M are stored into folders created under the [DCIM] folder using the  
recording date.  
Each folder can store up to  
9999 files.  
1
First layer  
Second layer  
001  
002  
003  
Root  
DCIM  
Movie100  
Movie101  
Movie102  
Folder  
File  
9999  
Movie999  
Edit  
When you divide a file, a new number  
is assigned to it and it is saved into the  
[Edit] folder.  
EN  
ꢁ0  
Notes on the folders  
About the folder for music playback  
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created  
within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that  
are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed (P.78).  
1
Each folder can store up to 999 files.  
First layer  
Second layer  
Third layer  
001  
002  
003  
004  
005  
Root  
Music  
Artist 01  
Album 01  
Artist 02  
Artist 03  
Album 02  
Album 03  
Up to 128 folders can be created  
under the [Music] folder,  
including [Music].  
Folder  
File  
999  
EN  
ꢁ1  
 
Selecting the folders and files  
Please change folders only when the recorder's operation is stopped. For information on the layered  
structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (P.29 ~ P.31).  
n
mode [Operation of the folders for  
movie shootings]  
A
mode [Operation of the folders for  
voice recordings]  
1
Folder list  
display  
File list display  
Folder list  
display  
File list display  
A
mode [Operation of the folders for music playbacks]  
Folder list  
display  
Folder list  
display  
(First layer)  
Folder list  
display  
(Second layer)  
File list display  
Moving through the levels  
}Return: LIST button  
+ or button  
Each time you press this it returns up one level.  
The 0 button can also serve as the LIST  
button on a list display.  
Select the folder or file.  
List display:  
The folders and files recorded in this recorder  
are displayed.  
{Proceed: `OK button  
Each time you press this it opens the folder or  
file selected in the list display and proceeds  
down one level.  
The 9 button can also serve as the `OK  
button on a list display.  
EN  
ꢁꢀ  
 
Switching between voice and movie mode  
The recorder has two modes: voice recorder and  
movie recorder. Select the mode according to the  
purpose of use.  
About the functions of each mode  
When the switch is at the A position:  
You can record voice and  
save the data to the [Folder  
A] through [Folder E]  
1
Slide the mode switch to A or n.  
folders for voice recording,  
and play the voice files you  
recorded with the recorder.  
Music files transferred to  
the [Music] folder of the  
recorder can also be played  
(P.29, P.31).  
The mode switch does not work while  
the recorder is performing operations  
such as recording, shooting, and  
playback. Stop the recorder or turn off  
the power and then change the mode.  
1
When the switch is at the n position:  
You can shoot movies and  
save the data to the [DCIM]  
folder dedicated to movie  
files, and play the movie  
files you shot (P.30).  
About the icons used in this manual  
Indicates an operation or  
setting that is possible when  
the mode switch is at the voice  
mode position.  
A
Indicates an operation or  
setting that is possible when  
the mode switch is at the movie  
mode position.  
Note  
If you change the position of the mode switch  
while the recorder is operating, the recorder  
will continue the operation but will change the  
mode automatically once the operation has  
stopped.  
n
Indicates an operation or setting  
that is possible when the mode  
switch is at either voice mode or  
movie mode position.  
n
A
EN  
ꢁꢁ  
About recording/shooting  
Before recording A  
Getting Ready  
Changing modes:  
Select the recording format:  
Recording can be performed through the  
linear PCM format, as well as the MP3 formats  
(P.65).  
Slide the mode switch on the recorder to A  
(P.33).  
2
Turn the microphone toward the original sound source  
Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the direction that you would like to record. Placing the built-in stereo  
microphone over the display is the proper position for performing stereo recording. If it is below the display  
when recording then proper stereo recording cannot be performed because the position of the original sound  
will be recorded in reverse phase.  
About the built-in stereo microphone:  
The extension of the microphone sensitivity can be  
adjusted by changing the [Mic Sense] setting to  
[High] or [Low] (P.65).  
Original  
sound  
source  
MIC SENSE HIGH  
MIC SENSE LOW  
L
R
Key map  
On mounting:  
When recording with the built-in microphone:  
Turn the microphone in the direction of the source  
to be recorded.  
Accurate adjustments of the microphone’s angle  
and the like can be made when the device is  
affixed to a commercially available tripod used for  
cameras.  
EN  
ꢁꢂ  
 
Recording A  
Before starting recording, select a folder among  
[Folder A] to [Folder E]. These five folders can  
be selectively used to distinguish the kind of  
recording; for example, Folder [Folder A] might  
be used to store private information, while Folder  
[Folder B] might be dedicated to holding business  
information.  
The recording/shooting indicator light will  
flash and [] will appear on the sub LCD.  
The main LCD turns off.  
aRemaining recording time  
bFile number  
cLevel meter (changes according to the  
recording level and recording function  
settings)  
The voice sync level can be set when voice  
sync recording is on (P.76).  
[Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the  
recording standby mode or while recording.  
Configure this while the recorder is stopped  
(P.65).  
This recorder is designed to be able to  
record cleanly and evenly, even in recording  
conditions such as when the volume of  
the source sound changes significantly.  
However, even higher sound quality  
recordings can be achieved by adjusting the  
recording level manually (P.65).  
STOP (4) button  
2
REC (s) button  
9 0 button  
1
Select the recording folder (P.32).  
Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust  
the recording level.  
The level can be adjusted from [01] to [12].  
The higher the number, the higher the level  
and the larger the indicator position on the  
level meter.  
Press the REC (s) button to prepare  
recording.  
If too big sound is input, the noise may  
occur even if [Rec Level] is set to [Auto]  
or [Limiter ON] (P.65). Also, in certain  
cases the PEAK/LED indicator light, which  
notifies large input, may not light. To ensure  
successful recordings, we recommend that  
you test the record function and volume  
before use.  
When [Rec Level] is set to [Auto]  
the recording level will be adjusted  
automatically. Set [Rec Level] to [Manual]  
when using the recording level adjustment  
function and the limiter function (P.65).  
a
b
EN  
c
ꢁꢃ  
Recording A  
Actually producing the sound you would  
like to record:  
Press the STOP (4) button to stop  
recording.  
When a loud sound is produced the level  
meter will swing all the way over to the right  
while recording and the PEAK/LED indicator  
light will turn on. When this happens  
the sound will be recorded in a distorted  
manner since the recording level is too high.  
e
2
When the level meter is maxed out  
(the recorded sounds will be distorted).  
[L] will appear on the sub LCD.  
eFile length  
When a loud noise is produced, adjust the  
recording level so that the level meter does  
not exceed [6dB].  
Notes  
To ensure that you do not lose the beginning  
of the recording, confirm that the recording is  
activated by checking the recording/shooting  
indicator or the mode indicator in the sub LCD.  
When remaining recording time is less than 60  
seconds, the PEAK/LED indicator light starts  
flashing. When the recording time is decreasing  
to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.  
[Folder Full] will appear when the recording  
cannot be made any further. Select other folder  
or delete any unnecessary files before recording  
(P.58).  
Example of conditions where the  
recording level has been lowered and the  
excess input has been adjusted.  
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
[Memory Full] will appear when there is no  
free space. Delete any unnecessary files before  
recording any further (P.58).  
If the REC (s) button is pressed when a function  
other than the record function is specified,  
[Cannot record in this folder] is displayed.  
Select a folder from [Folder A] through [Folder  
E] and start recording again.  
Depending on the sound recording mode and  
the status of record media, the data transfer  
to the media cannot be done in time during  
recording and the skipped sound may be  
recorded. In this case, [Data Write Error] will  
appear during recording or when the recording  
is finished. After transferring the data to the PC,  
format the record media.  
d
The recording/shooting indicator light  
grows and [K] will appear on the sub LCD.  
dElapsed recording time  
EN  
ꢁꢄ  
Recording A  
We recommend formatting the record media in  
the recorder before recording (P.86).  
Pressing once the recording button of the  
optional exclusive remote control RS30W  
(P.101) will make the recording start  
immediately.  
File names will be automatically created for  
files recorded by this recorder.  
LS20 0001 .WAV  
1
2
3
About recordings in linear PCM format  
exceeding ꢀGB:  
1User ID:  
The user ID name that has been set on the  
Digital Voice Recorder.  
The recording will continue even if the volume  
of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM  
format recording.  
2
2File number:  
A file number is consecutively assigned.  
The file is saved every 2 GB in separate files.  
It will be treated as multiple files when  
playing back.  
3Extension:  
These are the file name extensions for the  
recording format when recording with  
this device.  
When the recording exceeds 2 GB, the  
number of files in the folder may exceed  
999 files. The 1000th file and later will not  
be recognized by the recorder, so check by  
connecting the recorder to a PC.  
It is possible to record a maximum of 24  
hours continuously.  
Linear PCM format .WAV  
MP3 format .MP3  
Pause  
While the recorder is during recording  
mode, press the REC (s) button.  
[] will appear on the sub LCD.  
The recorder will time out after 60 minutes  
when left in [Rec Pause].  
Resume Recording:  
Press the REC (s) button again.  
EN  
Recording will resume at the point of  
interruption.  
ꢁꢅ  
Recording A  
Listening while audio is recorded (REC Monitor)  
Settings relating to Recording  
If you start recording after inserting the earphone  
into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear  
the sound being recorded. The recording monitor  
volume can be adjusted by pressing the + or −  
button.  
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on  
the recorder.  
[Mic Sense]  
Sets the recording sensitivity.  
(P.65)  
[Rec Mode]  
(P.65)  
Sets the recording rate for  
each recording format.  
You can configure whether  
to adjust the recording level  
automatically or to adjust it  
manually.  
[Rec Level]  
(P.65)  
After recording has started, you can hear the  
sound being recorded through the earphone.  
2
This function can reduce  
[Low Cut Filter] noise from air conditioners,  
(P.66)  
projectors and other similar  
noises.  
[Self Timer]  
(P.66)  
Sets the self-timer function.  
To EAR jack  
Select whether or not to  
output the recording monitor  
sound from the EAR jack.  
[Rec Monitor]  
(P.67)  
Select whether or not to use  
the plug-in power function  
according to the external  
microphone connected to the  
MIC jack.  
[Plug-inPower]  
(P.67)  
Notes  
Select whether to connect an  
external device to the MIC  
jack to use it as a LINE IN jack  
for recording, or to connect  
an external microphone for  
recording.  
Recording level cannot be controlled using the  
volume button.  
To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone  
after turning down the volume level.  
Do not place earphones near a microphone as  
this may cause feedback.  
When the external speaker is connected while  
recording, there is a risk that audio feedback  
will occur. It is recommended that you use  
earphones for the recording monitor, or turn  
[Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording (P.67).  
[Input Jack]  
(P.67)  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
(P.76)  
Sets the start level for voice  
sync recording.  
EN  
ꢁꢆ  
Recording A  
Recommended settings by recording condition  
The recorder is initially set to [PCM 44.1kHz] mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings  
immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit  
the recording conditions. The following table shows the recommended settings for some example recording  
conditions. Configure the functions to suit the actual recording conditions.  
Recording condition  
Outdoor  
Conferences  
Band  
environment  
sounds like wild  
birds singing,  
railroad noises,  
etc.  
Recording  
settings  
2
Indoor  
musical  
performance  
Performance  
in a vast hall,  
etc.  
with large  
crowds in  
Conferences  
with a few  
performance  
in a practice  
studio  
vast meeting people indoors  
venues  
Recording  
level*  
When the [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can adjust the recording level.  
Adjust while looking at the level meter.  
(
P.65)  
[Mic Sense]  
P.65)  
[Low]  
[High]  
(
[Low Cut  
Filter]  
[Off] or [100Hz]  
[300Hz]  
(
P.66)  
[Rec Mode]  
P.65)  
The recording level can be adjusted to suit the volume of the original sound  
(
You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually.  
[Rec Level]*  
P.65)  
(
When [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can configure the limiter function.  
[Rec  
Monitor]  
Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack.  
(
P.67)  
[Plug-  
Select whether or not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone  
connected to the MIC jack.  
inPower]  
(
P.67)  
*
When [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will be adjusted automatically. When this happens, the  
recording level adjustment function and limiter function will not work (P.65).  
EN  
ꢁꢇ  
 
Recording A  
Recording from external microphone or  
other devices  
The external microphone and other devices can  
be connected and the sound can be recorded.  
Connect as follows according to a device to be  
used.  
Compact zoom microphone (unidirectional):  
ME32  
The microphone is integrated with a tripod,  
making it suitable to place on a table and  
record conferences or lecture from a distance.  
Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural  
microphone (unidirectional): ME52W  
This microphone is used to record sound at a  
distance while minimizing surrounding noise.  
Do not plug and unplug devices into the  
recorder’s jack while it is recording.  
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15  
Before you connect an external  
microphone to the MIC jack, change the  
[Input Jack] setting to [Microphone]  
(P.67).  
2
Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.  
Telephone pickup: TP7  
Earphone type microphone can be plugged  
into your ear while phoning. The voice or  
conversation over the phone can be clearly  
recorded.  
Recording with external microphone:  
Connect an external microphone to the  
MIC jack of the recorder.  
Notes  
The built-in microphone will become inoperable  
when an external microphone is plugged into  
the recorder’s MIC jack.  
To MIC jack  
Microphones supported by plug-in power can  
also be used. When the plug-in power function  
is set to [On] power will be supplied by the  
recorder to the microphone (P.67).  
Turn the plug-in power function to [Off] when  
an external microphone not supported by  
plug-in power is connected, as there is the risk  
that noise may be generated while recording  
(P.67).  
Applicable external microphones  
(optional) (P.101)  
2-channel microphone (omni-directional):  
ME30W  
These are highly sensitive omni-directional  
microphones supported by plug-in power  
which are well-suited to recording musical  
performances.  
Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional):  
ME31  
The directional microphones useful for  
recordings such as outdoor recording of wild  
birds singing.  
EN  
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Recording A  
Recording the sound of other devices with  
this recorder:  
The sound can be recorded when connecting to  
the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the  
other device and the MIC jack of the recorder with  
the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.  
Recording the sound of this recorder with  
other devices:  
The sound of this recorder can be recorded  
using another device. In order to do so, connect  
the recorder’s EAR jack to the other device’s  
audio input terminal (MIC jack) using the  
connecting cord KA334 (optional) for dubbing.  
When connecting to another device with  
no LINE IN jack but only a MIC IN, use the  
connecting cord KA333 (optional) equipped  
with a resistance attenuator for dubbing.  
Before you connect an external  
microphone to the MIC jack, change the  
[Input Jack] setting to [Line] (P.67).  
2
To audio output  
terminal of other  
devices  
To audio input  
terminal of other  
devices  
To EAR jack  
To MIC jack  
Note  
Note  
When you adjust the sound quality settings  
related to playback on the recorder, the audio  
output signal sent out from the EAR jack will  
change as well (P.71).  
If you are unable to produce a clear recording  
with this recorder even after adjusting the  
recording level (P.65), this could potentially  
be because the output level for the connected  
devices is too high or too low. When external  
devices are connected, perform a test recording  
and then adjust the output level for the external  
devices.  
EN  
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Before shooting movies n  
Getting Ready  
Changing modes:  
Select the image quality:  
Set the movie resolution and recording format  
according to the content you want to shoot and  
its length (P.68).  
Slide the mode switch on the recorder to n  
(P.33).  
2
Point the lens toward the subject  
Point the lens toward the subject you want to shoot. You can verify the images you are shooting using the  
main LCD. While shooting, high-quality sound can be recorded using thee built-in stereo microphone.  
Subject  
On mounting:  
Accurate adjustments of the microphone’s angle  
and the like can be made when the device is  
affixed to a commercially available tripod used for  
cameras.  
EN  
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Shooting movies n  
Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust  
the recording level of sound (P.35).  
STOP (4) button  
REC (s) button  
e
9 0 button  
1
Press the REC (s) button to prepare  
shooting.  
2
eRecording level guide indicator  
a
Press the REC (s) button to start  
shooting.  
f
b
c
d
The recording/shooting indicator light will  
flash and [] will appear on the sub LCD.  
[Image Quality] cannot be changed in the  
shooting standby mode or while shooting.  
Configure this while the recorder is stopped  
(P.68).  
The recording/shooting indicator light  
grows and [K] will appear on the sub LCD.  
Sound will also be recorded.  
aShooting mode (Shooting paused state)  
bRemaining shooting time  
cFile number  
fShooting mode (Shooting state)  
dLevel meter (changes according to the  
recording level and recording function  
settings)  
EN  
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Shooting movies n  
We recommend formatting the record media in  
the recorder before shooting (P.86).  
Pressing once the recording button of the  
optional exclusive remote control RS30W  
(P.101) will make the shooting start  
immediately.  
Press the STOP (4) button to stop  
shooting.  
g
About shooting that exceeds ꢂ GB:  
If the size of a single file exceeds 4 GB,  
shooting will stop.  
2
[L] will appear on the sub LCD.  
gFile length  
Notes  
To ensure that you do not lose the beginning  
of the recording, confirm that the shooting is  
activated by checking the recording/shooting  
indicator or the mode indicator in the sub LCD.  
When remaining recording time is less than 60  
seconds, the PEAK/LED indicator light starts  
flashing. When the recording time is decreasing  
to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.  
[Folder Full] will appear when the recording  
cannot be made any further. Select other folder  
or delete any unnecessary files before recording  
(P.58).  
[Memory Full] will appear when there is no  
free space. Delete any unnecessary files before  
recording any further (P.58).  
Depending on the image quality and the status  
of the recording media, data may not be able  
to be transferred in time to the recording  
media while shooting. This may result in sound  
skipping. In such a case, [Data Write Error]  
will appear during shooting or when shooting  
finishes. After transferring the data to a PC,  
format the recording media.  
EN  
ꢂꢂ  
Shooting movies n  
Adjusting the volume  
Using the zoom  
1
Press the `OK button during shooting  
to change the function of the + and −  
buttons.  
1
Press the `OK button during shooting  
to change the function of the + and −  
buttons.  
2
a
a
aVolume control indicator  
aZoom indicator  
Press the + or button to adjust the  
Press the + or button during  
shooting to adjust the shooting range.  
[+]: Switches to telephoto screen.  
volume.  
The volume can be adjusted within a range  
from [00] to [30].  
[]: Switches to wide angle screen.  
Zoom bar  
When you start using the zoom, the zoom  
bar is displayed on the main LCD.  
EN  
ꢂꢃ  
Shooting movies n  
Shooting using the recorder upside down  
This function is useful while recording in an  
environment where there are many people around  
you, or where it is difficult to fit the subject in the  
viewfinder when shooting.  
During upside down recording,  
the main LCD.  
is displayed on  
o
Set the [Reverse Angle Recording] to  
[On] before shooting with the recorder  
upside down (P.68).  
2
Settings relating to shooting  
Shooting with the reverse angle recording function:  
When using the recorder upside down like shown  
in the picture, the left and right channel of the  
built-in stereo microphone are automatically  
reversed, so you can shoot in the same way you do  
during normal conditions.  
Select the desired settings according the shooting  
environment and purpose of use (P.68 ~ P.70).  
Set the resolution and the  
[Image Quality]  
sound quality of the movie  
(P.68)  
you will shoot.  
[Main LCD  
Set whether to turn the main  
Display]  
L
LCD on or off during shooting.  
(P.68)  
[Reverse Angle  
Set shooting with the recorder  
Recording]  
turned upside down.  
(P.68)  
R
[Magic Movie]  
(P.69)  
Use special effects to shoot  
rich and expressive movies.  
Normal shooting  
Minimize the blur caused by  
the recorder’s shakings or  
by the subject’s movements  
during shooting.  
[Image  
Stabilizer]  
(P.69)  
R
Upside down  
recording  
[Metering]  
(P.69)  
Select the range for metering  
brightness.  
L
Set the white balance  
according to the shooting  
scene.  
[White Balance]  
(P.69)  
[Exposure  
Comp.]  
Set an appropriate exposure.  
Set the shooting sensitivity.  
(P.70)  
[High ISO  
Mode]  
(P.70)  
EN  
ꢂꢄ  
Shooting movies n  
Shooting’s recorded sound settings  
File names will be automatically created for  
files shooting by this recorder.  
Configure the settings of the sound recorded  
during shooting (P.65 ~ P.67). It is convenient to  
use these settings in combination with [Recording  
Settings].  
PB03 0001 .MOV  
[Mic Sense]  
Sets the recording sensitivity.  
(P.65)  
1 2  
3
4
You can configure whether  
1Month:  
1 to C (A=October, B=November,  
C=December).  
2Day:  
01 to 31.  
3File number:  
A file number is consecutively  
assigned.  
[Rec Level]  
to adjust the recording level  
automatically or to adjust it  
manually.  
(P.65)  
2
This function can reduce  
[Low Cut Filter] noise from air conditioners,  
(P.66)  
projectors and other similar  
noises.  
[Self Timer]  
(P.66)  
4Extension:  
The file name extensions of the movie  
files shot using the recorder.  
Sets the self-timer function.  
Select whether or not to  
output the recording monitor  
sound from the EAR jack.  
[Rec Monitor]  
(P.67)  
MOV format .MOV  
Select whether or not to use  
the plug-in power function  
according to the external  
microphone connected to the  
MIC jack.  
[Plug-inPower]  
(P.67)  
Select whether to connect an  
external device to the MIC  
jack to use it as a LINE IN jack  
for recording, or to connect  
an external microphone for  
recording.  
[Input Jack]  
(P.67)  
Recording from external microphone  
You can connect an external microphone to record  
sound. Do not plug or unplug a device into/from  
the recorder’s jack during shooting. For details on  
how to connect an external microphone and the  
external microphones that can be used with the  
recorder, see P.40.  
EN  
ꢂꢅ  
About playback  
Playback A  
The recorder can play WAV and MP3 format files. To  
playback a file recorded with other machines, you  
need to transfer (copy) it from a computer.  
[] will appear on the sub LCD.  
When playback starts, the main LCD turns  
off.  
aFile length  
bFile number  
cLevel meter  
dElapsed playback time  
STOP (4) button  
Press the + or button to adjust to a  
comfortable listening volume.  
+ − button  
The volume can be adjusted within a range  
from [00] to [30].  
3
`OK button  
1
Select the file to be played back from  
the folder which contains it (P.32).  
Press the STOP (4) button at any point  
you want to stop playback.  
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
[L] will appear on the sub LCD.  
This will stop the file being played back  
midway. When the resume function is  
activated the stopped location will be  
registered, even if the power is turned  
off. The next time the power is turned  
on, playback may be resumed from the  
registered stopped location.  
a
b
EN  
c
d
ꢂꢆ  
 
Playback A  
Settings relating to playback  
Forwarding  
[Play Mode]  
(P.71)  
You can select the playback mode  
that fits your preference.  
If you change the equalizer setting,  
you can enjoy the music with your  
favorite sound quality.  
[Equalizer]  
(P.71)  
[Visualizer]  
(P.71)  
You can enjoy watching images  
during the playback of voice files.  
While the recorder is during stop mode in  
the file display, press and hold the 9  
button.  
Note  
3
When the [Visualizer] setting in the [Play  
Menu] is set to [On], the set visualizer effect is  
displayed on the main LCD during the playback  
of voice files (P.71).  
[ß] will appear on the sub LCD.  
If you release the 9 button, it will stop. Press  
the `OK button to start playback from where it  
was stopped.  
While the recorder is during playback  
Playback through earphone  
mode, press and hold the 9 button.  
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of  
the recorder for listening.  
When the earphone is used, the recorder  
speaker will be switched-off.  
When you release the 9 button the recorder  
will resume normal playback.  
If there is an index mark in the middle of the file,  
the recorder will stop at that location (P.52).  
The recorder stops when it reaches the end of  
the file. Continue pressing the 9 button to  
proceed with the cue from the beginning of the  
next file.  
To EAR jack  
Notes  
To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone  
after turning down the volume level.  
When you listen with the earphone during  
playback, do not raise the volume too much. It  
may cause hearing impairment and decrease in  
hearing ability.  
EN  
ꢂꢇ  
Playback A  
Rewinding  
Locating the beginning of a file  
While the recorder is during stop mode in  
the file display, press and hold the 0  
button.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press the 9 button.  
3
The recorder skips to the beginning of the next  
file.  
[] will appear on the sub LCD.  
If you release the 0 button, it will stop. Press  
the `OK button to start playback from where it  
was stopped.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press the 0 button.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the  
current file.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press and hold the 0 button.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press the 0 button twice.  
When you release the 0 button the recorder  
will resume normal playback.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the  
previous file.  
If there is an index mark in the middle of the file,  
the recorder will stop at that location (P.52).  
The recorder stops when it reaches the  
beginning of the file. Continue pressing the  
0 button to proceed with the review from  
the end of the previous file.  
Note  
When you skip to the beginning of the file  
during playback, the recorder will stop at the  
position of the index mark. The index mark will  
be skipped when you perform the operation in  
stop mode (P.52).  
EN  
ꢃ0  
Playback A  
About music file  
In cases where the recorder is unable to playback  
music files that have been transferred to it, check  
to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate  
are in the range where playback is possible.  
Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for  
music files which the recorder can playback are  
given below.  
Sampling  
frequency  
File format  
Bit rate  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,  
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz  
16 bit or  
24 bit  
WAV format  
MPEG1 Layer3:  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
MPEG2 Layer3:  
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
24 kHz  
3
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 format of the file is compatible for  
playback on this recorder, the recorder does not  
support every encoder.  
EN  
ꢃ1  
Setting an index mark A  
Setting an index mark  
Clearing an index mark  
If index marks is placed, you can quickly find a  
location you want to listen to in fast forward and  
fast rewind and when cuing a file. Index marks  
can be added only during PCM recording with  
this recorder or to PCM files recorded using this  
recorder.  
1
Select a file in which index marks you  
wish to erase are contained.  
Press the 9 or 0 button to select  
the index mark to erase.  
To add index marks, the index  
function must be registered to the Fn  
button (P.74).  
3
1
Press the Fn button at the position you  
want to add an index mark.  
While the index number is displayed  
for approximately 2 seconds on the  
sub LCD, press the ERASE button.  
A number appears on the sub LCD and an  
index mark will be placed.  
The index mark is erased.  
Even after an index mark is placed,  
recording, shooting or playback will  
continue so you can place index marks in  
other locations in a similar manner.  
Index numbers after the erased index  
number will be automatically decreased by 1.  
Notes  
During recording or playback, the main LCD is  
off.  
Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. If you  
try to place more than 16 index marks, the  
[Index Full] message will appear for index  
marks.  
Index marks cannot be set or erased in a locked  
file (P.72).  
An index mark cannot be added to a movie file  
shot with the recorder or a file in MP3 format.  
EN  
ꢃꢀ  
Playing movies n  
You can play movie files shot with the recorder. The  
recorder can also be connected to a TV so that you  
can enjoy high definition movies on a large screen.  
[] will appear on the sub LCD.  
aFile length  
bFile number  
cLevel meter  
dElapsed playback time  
Press the + or button to adjust to a  
STOP (4) button  
comfortable listening volume.  
The volume can be adjusted within a range  
from [00] to [30].  
+ − button  
`OK button  
3
Press the STOP (4) button at any point  
1
Select the movie file to play (P.32).  
you want to stop playback.  
[L] will appear on the sub LCD.  
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
Note  
Movies shot with a device other than the  
recorder or movie files imported from a PC may  
not play correctly.  
a
b
c
d
EN  
ꢃꢁ  
Playing movies n  
Forwarding  
Rewinding  
While the recorder is during stop mode in  
the file display, press and hold the 9  
button.  
While the recorder is during stop mode in  
the file display, press and hold the 0  
button.  
3
[ß] will appear on the sub LCD.  
If you release the 9 button, it will stop. Press  
the `OK button to start playback from where it  
was stopped.  
[] will appear on the sub LCD.  
If you release the 0 button, it will stop. Press  
the `OK button to start playback from where it  
was stopped.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press and hold the 9 button.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press and hold the 0 button.  
When you release the 9 button the recorder  
will resume normal playback.  
When you release the 0 button the recorder  
will resume normal playback.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the end of  
the file. Continue pressing the 9 button to  
proceed with the cue from the beginning of the  
next file.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the  
beginning of the file. Continue pressing the  
0 button to proceed with the review from  
the end of the previous file.  
EN  
ꢃꢂ  
Playing movies n  
Locating the beginning of a file  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press the 9 button.  
3
The recorder skips to the beginning of the next  
file.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press the 0 button.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the  
current file.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press the 0 button twice.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the  
previous file.  
EN  
ꢃꢃ  
Playing movies n  
Notes  
To play back movies on a TV  
You can use any commercially available HDMI mini  
cable (Type D) to connect the recorder to a high  
definition compatible TV.  
The TV video signal system varies depending on  
the countries and regions. Change the output  
signal setting in the [HDMI] setting of the  
recorder to match the signal of the TV (P.74).  
For details on changing the input setting of the  
TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.  
Use an HDMI cable that matches the HDMI  
micro connector on the recorder and the HDMI  
connector on the TV.  
Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed  
images and information may become cropped.  
It is not possible to record sound and shoot  
movies while the recorder is connected via  
HDMI cable.  
Turn off the power of the recorder and  
TV before connecting them.  
Connecting with HDMI mini cable  
3
HDMI micro connector  
Do not connect the recorder to another  
HDMI output device. Doing so may result in a  
malfunction.  
When the recorder is connected to the  
computer by the USB cable, do not connect the  
HDMI cable to the recorder.  
The main LCD does not turn on while the  
recorder is connected via HDMI cable.  
When connecting the recorder to a TV that  
supports the sampling rate outputs of 96kHz  
and 88.2kHz, the sound will be output only from  
the TV speaker, and not from the recorder's  
speaker or the headphones.  
When connecting the recorder to a TV that does  
not support the sampling rate outputs of 96kHz  
and 88.2kHz, the sound will be output only from  
the recorder's speaker or the headphones, and  
not from the TV speaker.  
HDMI cable  
1
Connect the HDMI mini cable to the  
HDMI connector on the TV.  
Connect the HDMI mini cable to the  
HDMI connector on the recorder.  
Turn on the TV and switch [Input] to  
[HDMI].  
Turn on the recorder.  
Select the video file to play (P.32).  
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
EN  
ꢃꢄ  
How to begin segment repeat playback A n  
This function enables repeated playback of part of  
the file being played.  
Note  
If an index mark is placed or cleared during  
segment repeat playback, segment repeat  
playback will be canceled and it will return to  
normal playback mode (P.52).  
Canceling the segment repeat playback function  
A-B REPEAT  
button  
3
1
Select a file that has a segment you  
would like to play back repeatedly, and  
start playback.  
Press the A-B REPEAT button at the  
point you want to start segment repeat  
playback.  
Pressing any of the following buttons will  
release the segment repeat playback.  
aPress the `OK or STOP (4) button  
Pressing the `OK or STOP (4) button will  
release segment repeat playback, and stop  
playback.  
[w] will flash on the sub LCD.  
bPress the 9 button  
Pressing the 9 button will release segment  
repeat playback, and make the recorder to skip  
to the beginning of the next file.  
cPress the 0 button  
Pressing the 0 button will release segment  
repeat playback, and make the recorder to skip  
to the beginning of the current file.  
dPress the A-B REPEAT button  
Pressing the A-B REPEAT button will release  
segment repeat playback, and it will return to  
normal playback mode.  
Fast forwarding and rewinding can be  
conducted when [w] is flashing in the same  
manner as during normal playback, and  
you can quickly proceed as far as the end  
position (P.49).  
When it reaches the end of the file while [w]  
is flashing, point [x] becomes the end of  
the file, and repeat playback will start.  
Press the A-B REPEAT button again at  
the position where you want to end  
segment repeat playback.  
The recorder continuously plays back the  
segment until the segment repeat playback  
is canceled.  
EN  
ꢃꢅ  
Erasing A n  
Press the + or button to select  
[File Erase].  
Erasing files  
A selected file can be erased from a folder.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
ERASE button  
3
Press the `OK button.  
1
Select the file you want to erase  
(P.32).  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
While the recorder is during stop mode  
in the file list display, press the ERASE  
button.  
EN  
If an action is not selected within 8 seconds,  
the recorder will return to stop mode.  
ꢃꢆ  
 
Erasing A n  
Press the `OK button.  
Erasing all files in a folder  
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
ERASE button  
3
1
Select the folder you want to erase  
(P.32).  
The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing  
will start.  
[Erase Done] is displayed when the file is  
erased. File numbers will be reassigned  
automatically.  
While the recorder is during stop mode  
in the folder list display, press the  
ERASE button.  
EN  
If an action is not selected within 8 seconds,  
the recorder will return to stop mode.  
ꢃꢇ  
Erasing A n  
Press the + or button to select [Erase  
in Folder].  
Press the `OK button.  
3
Press the `OK button.  
The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing  
will start.  
[Erase Done] is displayed when the folder is  
erased.  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
EN  
ꢄ0  
 
Erasing A n  
In the position you want to end partial  
erase, press the ERASE button again.  
Partially erasing a file  
An unwanted part of a file can be erased.  
It is recommended to make a copy of the  
original file before partially erasing it  
(P.79, P.92).  
3
[Start point] and [End point] on the sub  
LCD flash alternatively.  
ERASE button  
Press the ERASE button.  
1
Play the file you want to partially  
erase.  
Forward a file to the position that shall be  
erased. If the file is long, use the 9 button  
to move to the position you want to delete.  
In the starting position of the partial  
erase, press the ERASE button.  
The display will switch to [Partial erasing  
!] and start the partial erase. The deletion  
is completed when [Partial erase  
completed.] is displayed.  
[Erase start] will flash on the sub LCD.  
While [Erase start] is flashing, playback  
continues and you can rewind or fast-  
forward as usual to locate the erase end  
position quickly. If the end of the file is  
reached while this indication is flashing, that  
position will become the erase end position.  
Playback will stop at the end location of the  
partial erase.  
If you do not press the ERASE button within  
8 seconds, the partial erase operation will  
be canceled and the recorder will return to  
playback mode.  
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Erasing A n  
Notes  
You cannot recover a file once it has been  
erased. Please check carefully before erasing.  
The file creation date will not change even if the  
file is partially erased.  
When you partially erase a movie file, the  
selected start position and end position may be  
offset by up to approximately 1 second.  
The locked files and files set as read-only cannot  
be erased (P.72).  
If there is a file that cannot be recognized by the  
recorder, the file and the folder which contains  
that file will not be erased. Please connect the  
recorder to your PC to erase.  
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It may take over 10 seconds to complete  
processing. Never perform operations such as  
the following while processing, as they may  
damage the data.  
1Disconnect the AC Adapter while processing.  
2Remove the battery while processing.  
3Remove the SD card while processing.  
In addition, carefully check the remaining  
battery level in order to ensure that the battery  
will not run out while processing.  
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Menu setting  
Menu setting method  
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a  
tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set  
it. You can set each menu item as follows.  
Press the `OK button to move the  
cursor to the item to set.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
Press the + or button to move to the  
item you want to set.  
MENU button  
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1
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
Press the `OK or 9 button.  
Moves to the setting of the selected item.  
The menu will appear on the display.  
Press the + or button to move to the  
tab that contains the item you want to  
set.  
You can change the menu display by moving  
the settings tab cursor.  
Press the + or button to change the  
setting.  
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Menu setting method  
Press the `OK button to complete the  
setting.  
You will be informed that the settings have  
been established via the screen.  
Pressing the 0 button without pressing  
the `OK button will cancel the settings and  
return you to the previous screen.  
Press the MENU button to close the  
menu screen.  
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Note  
The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3  
minutes during a menu setup operation, when a  
selected item is not applied.  
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Menu setting method  
Notes  
CRec Menu  
When the recording format is set to the MP3  
formats, the sampling rate will be encoded and  
processed at 44.1 kHz.  
When a high recording rate setting is used  
the file capacity will increase. Make sure that  
the amount of memory remaining is sufficient  
before recording.  
When the recorder is in movie mode, the [Rec  
Mode] setting will not be affected. To set the  
recording mode, set the [Image Quality] setting  
in [Recording Settings] while in movie mode  
(P.68).  
Mic Sense A n  
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet  
recording needs.  
[High]:  
This is a highly sensitive mode which can record  
surrounding noises.  
[Low]:  
This is the standard level of microphone  
sensitivity. Select this mode for cases where the  
volume of the source sound is high, such as a  
band performance.  
Rec Level A n  
Note  
When you would like to clearly record a speaker’s  
voice, set [Mic Sense] to [Low] and hold  
recorder’s built-in stereo microphone close to  
the speaker’s mouth (5-10 cm) when recording.  
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You can set the device to automatically or manually  
adjust the recording level.  
1
Select [Manual] or [Auto].  
[Manual]:  
Recording is performed by manually  
adjusting the recording level.  
[Auto]:  
Rec Mode A  
Recording is performed by automatically  
adjusting the recording level. This is useful  
for when you will be recording right away.  
The recorder supports the Linear PCM recording  
format, which allows sound to be recorded with  
a quality equivalent to CD or higher, and the MP3  
format, which allows files to be saved with a high  
compression ratio. This means you can choose to give  
priority to either sound quality or recording time.  
If you select [Manual], proceed to the  
operation of step 2.  
Select limiter function.  
[Limiter ON]:  
1
Select the recording format.  
[PCM]:  
This function will adjust the input level  
when sudden high volume is encountered.  
This will prevent sound distortion.  
[Limiter OFF]:  
This is an uncompressed audio format which  
is used for music CDs and the like.  
[MP3]:  
Disables this function.  
MPEG is the international standard  
established by a working group of the  
ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization).  
Adjust the recording level:  
1
Press the 9 or 0 button while  
the recorder is recording, shooting or  
paused to adjust the recording level.  
Select the recording rate.  
When [PCM] is selected:  
[96 kHz/24 bit] to [44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
When [MP3] is selected:  
[320 kbps] to [128 kbps]  
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Menu setting method  
Notes  
Self Timer A n  
The recording level will be automatically  
The self-timer function allows a certain amount  
of time to elapse after you fully press the REC (s)  
button and then starts recording or shooting. Set  
this function according to the purpose of recording  
or shooting.  
adjusted when the recording level is set to  
[Auto]. Set the recording level to [Manual] to  
use the recording level adjustment feature.  
When the unit is set to [Auto], the limiter  
function will be disabled. When a loud sound  
is produced the level meter will swing all the  
way over to the right while recording and the  
PEAK/LED indicator light will turn on. When  
this happens the sound will be recorded in a  
distorted manner since the recording level is too  
high. If sound distortions do not disappear even  
after the recording level has been adjusted,  
change the setting for microphone sensitivity  
(P.65) and adjust the recording level again.  
If too big sound is input, the noise may occur even  
if [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] or [Limiter ON].  
The level can be adjusted from [01] to [12]. The  
higher the number, the higher the level and the  
larger the indicator position on the level meter.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
[beep 5sec]:  
A beep tone sounds for 5 seconds and the  
PEAK/LED indicator light flashes from 3 seconds  
before recording or shooting starts.  
[beep 12sec]:  
A beep tone sounds for 12 seconds and the  
PEAK/LED indicator light flashes from 3 seconds  
before recording or shooting starts.  
[metalic5sec]:  
A rhythm count tone sounds for 5 seconds and  
the PEAK/LED indicator light flashes from 3  
seconds before recording or shooting starts.  
[metalic12sec]:  
A rhythm count tone sounds for 12 seconds  
and the PEAK/LED indicator light flashes from 3  
seconds before recording or shooting starts.  
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Low Cut Filter A n  
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to  
minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices  
more clearly. This function can reduce noise from  
air conditioners, projectors and other similar  
noises.  
Notes  
To cancel the self-timer after it starts press the  
STOP (4) button.  
Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled  
after one shot.  
When the [LED] setting is set to [Off], the LED  
does not flash during self-timer operation. After  
the time set for the self-timer elapses, recording  
or shooting starts automatically (P.73).  
When the [Beep] setting is set to [Off], beep  
does not sound during self-timer operation.  
After the time set for the self-timer elapses,  
recording or shooting starts automatically (☞  
P.73).  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
[100Hz]:  
This setting will reduce the noise generated  
from air conditioners or projectors. It is effective  
for indoor recording.  
[300Hz]:  
Use this setting when sufficient effects cannot  
be obtained with the [100 Hz] setting.  
Note  
When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Line],  
the Low Cut Filter function is disabled (P.67).  
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Menu setting method  
Rec Monitor A n  
Input Jack A n  
Select whether or not to output audio while  
recording from the earphone jack.  
[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.  
Select whether to use the recorder’s MIC jack to  
connect an external microphone or as a LINE IN  
jack to connect an external device.  
[Microphone]:  
Set this when connecting an external  
microphone.  
[Line]:  
Set this when connecting an external device to  
use the jack as a LINE IN.  
Note  
Note  
When the external speaker is connected while  
recording, there is a risk that audio feedback  
will occur. It is recommended that you use  
earphones for the recording monitor, or turn  
[Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording.  
When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Line],  
the Low Cut Filter function is disabled (P.66).  
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V-Sync. Rec A  
See “Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] A”  
(P.76).  
Plug-inPower A n  
External microphones which are supported by  
plug in power can also be used. Whether or not  
to supply power to external microphones can be  
configured.  
[On]:  
When the plug-in power function is activated,  
power will be supplied to the connected  
external microphone. Select this when external  
microphones supported by plug-in power are  
connected (P.40).  
[Off]:  
Disables this function. Select this when external  
microphones not supported by plug-in power  
are connected.  
Notes  
When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Line],  
the plug in power function is disabled.  
Turn the plug-in power function to [Off] when  
an external microphone not supported by plug-  
in power is connected, as there is the risk that  
noise may be generated while recording.  
Phantom power cannot be supplied, even when  
the plug in power function is set to [On].  
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Menu setting method  
Main LCD Display n  
JRecording Settings  
Set whether to turn on the main LCD during  
shooting depending on the location and  
environment of use. The battery life will increase if  
the LCD is off during shooting.  
[On]:  
Image Quality n  
You can set the image quality (resolution) of the  
movie you will shoot. Select an image mode  
according to the purpose of use. Concurrently with  
the image quality, you can also set the movie’s  
sound quality.  
The main LCD is turned on also during shooting.  
[Off]:  
The main LCD is turned off during shooting.  
1
Select the image quality.  
[1920 ×1080 30fps] [1280 × 720 30fps]  
Note  
[640 × 480 30fps]:  
When shooting with the LCD off, use a tripod or  
shoot with the recorder placed on a stable and  
flat surface.  
Setting the resolution to higher values  
(number of pixels) allows more detailed  
shootings, but will result in larger files. Set  
the image quality according to the purpose  
of use.  
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Reverse Angle Recording n  
Select the recording rate.  
When [1920 x 1080 30fps] is selected:  
[PCM 96 kHz/24 bit] to [PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
When [1280 x 720 30fps] is selected:  
[PCM 96 kHz/24 bit] to [PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
When [640 x 480 30fps] is selected:  
[MP3 320 kbps] to [MP3 128 kbps]  
Set upside down recording to shoot using the  
recorder upside down (P.46).  
[On]:  
Enables the upside down recording function.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
Notes  
Note  
When a high recording rate setting is used  
the file capacity will increase. Make sure that  
the amount of memory remaining is sufficient  
before recording.  
It is recommended to set the resolution to  
[640×480 30fps] and MP3 format when  
uploading to video sites.  
The setting returns automatically to [Off] after  
the shooting finishes. To continue shooting  
using the upside down recording function,  
configure the setting again.  
During movie mode (n), the sound is recorded  
at the recording rate set in [Image Quality]. The  
setting configured in [Rec Mode] under [Rec  
Menu] will not be reversed (P.65).  
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Menu setting method  
Magic Movie n  
Metering n  
4 types of filters allow you to easily apply various  
effects when shooting movies, enabling you to  
capture dynamic scenes and special moments in  
your own distinctive way.  
The recorder is equipped with multi-zone metering  
and spot metering. Set the proper metering  
according to the scene to be shot.  
[Multi-zone Metering]:  
Shoots to obtain a balanced brightness over  
the entire screen (Meters the brightness at the  
center and surrounding areas of the screen  
separately).  
[On]:  
Enables the magic movie function. You can  
select the magic movie type.  
Select the desired magic movie type from  
[Rock], [Pop], [Pinhole], and [Sketch].  
If you select [Rock], effects from [1] to [3]  
can be applied.  
[Spot Metering]:  
Shoots the subject at the center during  
backlighting (Meters the brightness at the  
center of the screen).  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
Note  
Notes  
When set to [Multi-zone Metering], the center  
may appear dark when shooting against strong  
backlighting.  
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In case the magic movie is set to [On], only the  
movie file with special effects will be recorded.  
The original version of the movie will not be  
recorded.  
Special effects cannot be applied or removed  
White Balance n  
afterwords.  
If you want to shoot a movie normally without  
applying special effects, verify that the [Magic  
Movie] setting is set to [Off] before shooting.  
For more natural coloring, choose a white balance  
option suited to the scene.  
[{] Auto:  
The recorder automatically adjusts the white  
balance according to the shooting scene.  
[;] Sunny:  
Image Stabilizer n  
For shooting outdoors under a clear sky.  
[<] Cloudy:  
You can reduce the amount of recorder shake that  
can occur when shooting in low light situations or  
shooting with high magnification.  
[On]:  
The image stabilizer is activated.  
[Off]:  
For shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky.  
[:] Fluorescent:  
For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting  
(household lighting, etc.).  
[=] Incandescent:  
The image stabilizer is deactivated. This is  
recommended for shooting when the recorder  
is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable  
surface.  
For shooting under incandescent lighting  
(office, etc.).  
[|] Quick Operation:  
You can set the optimum white balance for the  
shooting conditions by pointing the recorder at  
a white object like a sheet of white paper.  
Note  
Images may not be stabilized if recorder shake is  
too severe.  
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Menu setting method  
When [Quick Operation] is selected:  
1Point the lens at a white sheet of paper.  
High ISO Mode n  
Set the shooting sensitivity.  
[Normal]:  
Place the sheet of paper so that it fills the  
screen, and avoid creating shadows.  
The recorder automatically adjusts the  
sensitivity according to the shooting scene.  
[High ISO]:  
2Press the `OK button.  
The white balance is set.  
The recorder uses a higher sensitivity compared  
to [Normal] to minimize blur caused by a  
moving subject or by recorder shake.  
Note  
The registered white balance is stored into the  
recorder. It will not be deleted even if you turn  
the power off.  
Note  
If you set the sensitivity to [High ISO], the  
amount of image noise may increase depending  
on the shooting environment.  
Exposure Comp. n  
The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set  
by the recorder based on the shooting mode can  
be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired  
shot.  
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Press the + or button to adjust the  
exposure.  
You can adjust the exposure from [-2.0] to  
[+2.0], incrementing it by 1/3 steps.  
Note  
The value you set remains stored into the  
recorder even if you turn the power off. Check  
the setting before you start shooting.  
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Menu setting method  
Equalizer A n  
#Play Menu  
If you change the equalizer setting, you can enjoy  
the music with your favorite sound quality.  
Play Mode A n  
1
Select the desired equalizer  
characteristics.  
You can select the playback mode that fits your  
preference.  
[Off]:  
Select the desired playback mode:  
Disables the equalizer function.  
[Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]:  
Enables the equalizer function.  
[User]:  
Select [User] to save your own custom  
equalizer settings. If [User] is selected,  
proceed to Step 2.  
[File]:  
Stop after playing back the current file.  
[File Repeat]:  
Play the current file repeatedly.  
[Folder]:  
Play files continuously in the current folder  
until the last file and stop.  
[Folder Repeat]:  
Select the frequency band.  
Play all files in the current folder  
continuously.  
[All]:  
Play all files in the selected memory  
continuously and stop.  
[All Repeat]:  
Play all files in the selected memory  
continuously and repeatedly.  
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz]:  
Select the frequency bandwidth setting.  
4
Select the equalizer level.  
You can select the equalizer level from [–6]  
to [+6] in 1dB increments.  
The higher the decibel value, the louder the  
sound.  
To change the settings again, press the 9  
or 0 button and repeat the procedure  
from step 2.  
Notes  
In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the  
end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for  
two seconds on the sub LCD and the recorder  
stops at the start of the last file.  
In [Folder] mode, when the recorder comes  
to the end of the last file in the folder, [End]  
flashes for two seconds on the sub LCD and the  
recorder stops at the start of the first file in the  
folder.  
Visualizer A  
5 types of video (visualizer) can be displayed on the  
screen along with the playback of files. This allows  
you to enjoy sound and video together.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
In [All] mode, after playing the last file in the  
folder, the recorder will start playing from the  
first file in the next folder. When it comes to  
the end of the last file in the recorder, [End]  
flashes for two seconds on the sub LCD and the  
recorder stops at the start of the first file in the  
recorder.  
[Equalizer] [Run!] [Pink Line]  
[Mysterious Tree] [Rainy Blue]:  
Select the desired visualizer type.  
Note  
The visualizer is enabled during file playback in  
voice mode (A).  
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Menu setting method  
Property A n  
!File Menu  
File and folder information can be confirmed from  
the menu screen.  
File Lock A n  
When a file is selected:  
Locking a file keeps important data from being  
accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased  
when you select to erase all files from a folder  
(P.59).  
[Name] [Date] [Size] [File Length] and [File  
Format] will appear on the display.  
When a folder is selected:  
[Name] and [Date] will appear on the display.  
[On]:  
Locks the file and prevents it from being erased.  
[Off]:  
Note  
Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.  
Select a file for which you would like to confirm  
information in advance before operating the menu.  
Replace A n  
See “Rearranging files [Replace] A n” (P.78).  
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File Move/Copy A n  
See “Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy] A  
n” (P.79).  
File Divide A n  
See “Dividing files [File Divide] A n” (P.81).  
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Menu setting method  
Beep A n  
DLCD/Sound Menu  
The recorder beeps to alert you to button  
operations or warn you of errors. System sounds  
may be turned off.  
Main LCD A n  
Main LCD contrast can be adjusted in 5 levels.  
You can adjust the main LCD contrast level from  
[1] to [5].  
[On]:  
Enables the Beep function.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
Note  
Sub LCD A n  
When the [Beep] setting is set to [Off], the beep  
of the [Self Timer] function does not sound.  
You can set the backlighting time interval and  
adjust the contrast of the sub LCD.  
1
Select [Contrast] or[Backlight].  
Select the setting.  
When [Contrast] is selected:  
You can adjust the sub LCD contrast level  
from [01] to [12].  
When [Backlight] is selected:  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
Language(Lang) A n  
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You can select the display language for this  
recorder.  
[English] [Français] [Deutsch] [Italiano] [Español]  
[Русский]:  
The selectable languages differ depending on  
the region.  
[5 seconds] [10 seconds] [30 seconds]  
[60 seconds] [Always ON]:  
Enables the Backlight function.  
LED A n  
You can set it so the PEAK/LED indicator light and  
recording/shooting indicator light does not turn  
on.  
[On]: LED light will be set.  
[Off]: LED light will be canceled.  
Note  
When the [LED] setting is set to [Off], the LED of  
the [Self Timer] function does not light.  
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Menu setting method  
HDMI A n  
EDevice Menu  
Set this when connecting the recorder to a TV to  
play movie files.  
Auto Power Off A n  
[480p/576p] [720p] [1080i]:  
Forgetting to turn the power off can be prevented.  
If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10  
minutes (Initial setting) while the power is turned  
on, the power will be turned off.  
[5min.] [10min.] [30min.] [1hour]:  
Set the length of time before the power will be  
turned off.  
For details on connecting the recorder to a TV,  
see P.56.  
Notes  
When set to [1080i], 1080i format takes priority  
for HDMI output. However, if this setting does  
not match the input setting of the TV, the signal  
format is changed first to [720p] and then to  
[480p/576p]. For details on changing the input  
setting of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction  
manual.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
If any button is pressed, the elapsed time count  
before the power turns off will start over again.  
When the recorder is connected to the  
computer by the USB cable, do not connect the  
HDMI cable to the recorder.  
The main LCD will be off when an HDMI cable is  
connected to the recorder.  
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Time & Date A n  
See “Setting time and date [Time & Date] A n”  
(P.25).  
Fn setting A n  
Reset Settings A n  
See “Fn Setting [Fn. setting] A n” (P.83).  
This returns the functions back to their initial  
settings (factory default).  
[Start]:  
Returns the settings to their initial values.  
[Cancel]:  
USB Settings A n  
Takes you back to [Device Menu].  
See “Changing the USB class [USB Settings] A  
n” (P.84).  
After resetting the settings, the time settings,  
file numbers and folder name will be preserved,  
will not return to their initial settings.  
Menu settings after resetting (initial  
settings):  
Rec Menu:  
[Mic Sense]  
[Rec Mode]  
[High]  
[PCM]  
[44.1kHz/16bit]  
[Manual]  
[Off]  
[Rec Level]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[Self Timer]  
[Off]  
[Rec Monitor]  
[Plug-inPower]  
[Input Jack]  
[On]  
[On]  
[Microphone]  
[Off]  
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Menu setting method  
Recording Settings:  
[Image Quality]  
Format A n  
[640×480 30fps]  
[MP3 320kbps]  
[On]  
See “Formatting the recorder [Format] A n”  
(P.86).  
[Main LCD Display]  
[Reverse Angle  
Recording] [Off]  
[Magic Movie ]  
[Image Stabilizer]  
[Metering]  
[Off]  
[On]  
Memory Info. A n  
[Multi-zone Metering]  
[{] (Auto)  
[White Balance]  
[Exposure Comp.]  
[High ISO Mode]  
The recordable capacity remaining and overall  
capacity of the recording media can be seen from  
the menu.  
The recorder will use some capacity of the  
memory to keep the management file. For SD  
card, the remaining capacity will be shown  
less than the total capacity of the card due to  
characteristic of the SD card, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
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[Normal]  
Play Menu:  
[Play Mode]  
[Equalizer]  
[Visualizer]  
[File]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
LCD/Sound Menu:  
[Main LCD]  
[Sub LCD]  
[Contrast]  
[Backlight]  
[LED]  
[Beep]  
[Language(Lang)]  
[3]  
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[Level 06]  
[10Seconds]  
[On]  
[On]  
[English]  
System Info. A n  
You can check the recorder’s information on the  
menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Version]  
(System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number)  
appear on the display.  
Device Menu:  
[Auto Power Off]  
[Fn. setting]  
[USB Settings]  
[USB Connect]  
[USB Class]  
[10min.]  
[Off]  
[PC]  
[Storage class]  
[1080i]  
[HDMI]  
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Menu setting method  
Adjusting the voice sync level for recording:  
Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] A  
1
Press the REC (s) button and prepare  
Voice sync recording starts when a voice louder  
than the voice sync level (detection level) is  
detected. When the voice becomes low, recording  
will automatically stop. When setting voice  
sync recording, if the input falls below the voice  
sync level (detection level) or the set detection  
time elapses, the recorder will stop the current  
operation, create a new file, and switch to standby  
mode.  
to record.  
[Check rec level?] will flash on the sub LCD.  
Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust  
the recording level.  
The level can be adjusted from [01] to [12].  
The higher the number, the higher the level  
and the larger the indicator position on the  
level meter.  
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+− button  
9 0 button  
`OK button  
Press the `OK button.  
The screen switches to the voice sync level  
setting.  
1
Select [V-Sync. Rec] from the menu on  
Each time the `OK button is pressed, the  
setting is switched between the recording  
level and voice sync level.  
the [Rec Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P.63).  
Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust  
the voice sync level.  
The voice sync level can be set to any of 15  
different values.  
The higher the value, the more sensitive the  
recorder will be to sounds. At the highest  
value, even the faintest sound will activate  
recording.  
Sets the detection time.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
[1 second] [2 seconds] [3 seconds]  
[4 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds]:  
Sets the detection time.  
Press the `OK button to return to the  
recording level setting.  
If the input is equal to or below the specified  
level (recording level) during the set  
detection time, the recorder will stop the  
current operation, create a new file, and  
switch to standby mode.  
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Menu setting method  
aVoice sync level (moves to the right/left  
according to the set level)  
Press the REC (s) button again.  
The recorder will go into standby. [Standby]  
will flash on the sub LCD and the recording/  
shooting indicator light will flash.  
When the input is at or above the voice sync  
level, recording will start automatically.  
Voice sync recording stops  
automatically.  
If sound at a volume below the voice sync  
level continues for the specified time, voice  
sync recording will end automatically, and  
the recorder will return to the standby mode  
of Step 5. Every time the recorder enters  
standby mode, the file will be closed and  
recording will continue in a different file.  
To stop the recorder during voice sync  
recording, press the STOP (4) button.  
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Menu setting method  
Press the + or button to select the  
location to move it to.  
Rearranging files [Replace] A n  
You can move a file in a folder to change the order  
of playback. First select the folder (file) for which  
you want to change the playback order.  
Press the `OK button to complete the  
+ − button  
`OK button  
setting.  
If there are more files to move, repeat Steps  
3 through 6.  
Pressing the 0 button without pressing  
the `OK button will cancel the settings and  
return you to the previous screen.  
MENU button  
1
Select the folder for which you  
would like to rearrange the file order  
(P.32).  
4
Press the MENU button to close the  
menu screen.  
Select [Replace] from the menu on the  
[File Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P.63).  
Press the + or button to select the file  
you want to move.  
Press the `OK button.  
The cursor will flash to confirm that the file  
can be moved.  
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Press the `OK button.  
Moving/Copying files  
Press the + or button to select the  
folder you want to move or copy the  
file to.  
[File Move/Copy] A n  
Files saved in the SD card can be moved or copied  
within the memory. Files can also be moved or  
copied between memory.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
Press the `OK button.  
MENU button  
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1
In the file list display, press the + or −  
button to select the file you want to  
move or copy (P.32).  
Select [File Move/Copy] from the menu  
on the [File Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P.63).  
Press the + or button to select the  
position to move or copy the file to.  
File move or file copy will start if [Moving!]  
or [Copying!] appears on the sub LCD.  
During the process, the progress status  
will be shown in percentage. The process is  
completed when [File move completed] or  
[File copy completed] is displayed.  
[Move]:  
Move a file in the SD card to another folder in  
the SD card.  
[Copy]:  
Copy a file in the SD card to another folder  
within the SD card.  
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Notes  
The recorder cannot copy when the memory  
capacity is not sufficient.  
The recorder cannot move or copy when the  
number of files exceeds 999.  
Do not remove the battery during moving or  
copying. This may damage the data.  
A file cannot be moved or copied to the same  
folder.  
When the operation is canceled during moving  
or copying, only the file that is being moved  
or copied is effective, all other files will not be  
moved or copied.  
Files which are locked will remain so even after  
they are moved or copied (P.72).  
Files cannot be moved or copied directly under  
the [Root] folder.  
In movie mode (n), files can be moved or  
copied to the [Movie ***] and [Edit] folders  
directly under the [DCIM] folder.  
In voice mode (A), files can be moved or copied  
to the [Folder A] through [Folder E] and [Music]  
folders.  
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Menu setting method  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
Dividing files [File Divide] A n  
Files with large capacities and long recording times  
can be divided so that they are easier to manage  
and edit.  
Press the `OK button.  
[Dividing!] will appear and file dividing will  
start.  
File dividing is completed when [File divide  
completed] appears.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
MENU button  
4
It is recommended to make a copy of  
the original file before dividing a file  
(P.79, P.92).  
1
Stop playback at the divide position.  
While the recorder is during playback mode,  
press and hold the 9 or 0 button to  
fast-forward or rewind.  
It is useful to set index marks on marking in  
advance at the divide position (P.52).  
Select [File Divide] from the menu on  
the [File Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P.63).  
Press the MENU button to complete  
the setting.  
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Notes  
The recorder cannot divide files when the  
number of files in the folder exceeds 999.  
Locked files cannot be divided (P.72).  
When you divide a movie file, the dividing  
position may be offset by up to approximately 1  
second.  
After splitting the voice file, the front part of the  
file will be renamed as [File name_1.MP3] and  
the latter part of the file will be named as [File  
name_2.MP3].  
After a file is divided, a new file number is  
assigned to each of the movie files, and then  
the files are saved to the [Edit] folder under  
the [DCIM] folder. The original file is deleted  
automatically.  
If a file has an extremely short recording time, it  
may not be divided even if it is a PCM file.  
Do not remove the battery and SD card while  
dividing a file. This may damage the data.  
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Menu setting method  
[Light]:  
Fn Setting [Fn. setting] A n  
When functions are registered in the Fn button,  
each time the Fn button is pressed, you can set or  
change the menu of registered function.  
[On] [Off]: By pressing the Fn button, you can  
turn the backlight of the sub LCD on or off.  
[Image Quality]:  
The image quality (resolution) and recording  
rate can be configured.  
[Magic Movie]:  
Setting  
[On]:[Rock1] [Rock2] [Rock3][Pop] [Pinhole]  
[Sketch]  
[Off]: No functions will be allocated to the button.  
[INDEX]: (P.52).  
[Off]  
[White Balance]:  
[Auto] [Sunny] [Cloudy] [Fluorescent]  
[Incandescent] [Quick Operation]  
[Exposure Comp.]:  
You can adjust the exposure from [-2.0] to [+2.0]  
in increments of 1/3.  
[Rec Mode]: (P.65).  
[Rec Level]: (P.65).  
[Play Mode]: (P.71).  
[Equalizer]: (P.71).  
[Property]: (P.72).  
[Light]: (P.73).  
[Image Quality]: (P.68).  
[Reverse Angle Recording]: (P.68).  
[Magic Movie ]: (P.69).  
[White Balance]: (P.69).  
[Exposure Comp.]: (P.70).  
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Each time the Fn button is pressed, the setting of  
registered function is changed:  
[Reverse Angle Recording]:  
[On] [Off]: Select [Reverse Angle Recording]  
on or off by pressing the Fn button.  
To call up a registered function:  
If the Fn button is pressed during operation, the  
registered function is performed:  
[INDEX]:  
When the Fn button is pressed, menu setting  
display of registered function will appear:  
[Rec Mode]:  
[PCM] [MP3]: The recording rate can be  
configured for each file format.  
[Rec Level]:  
[Manual] [Auto]: You can configure whether to  
adjust the recording level automatically or to  
adjust it manually. When the [Rec Level] is set to  
[Manual] you can configure the limiter function.  
[Play Mode]:  
With each press of the Fn button, an index mark  
is added.  
Notes  
When the registered function is [Rec Mode]  
or [Property], these will not function if the  
Fn button is pressed during operation. While  
the recorder is during stop mode, press the Fn  
button.  
The following functions can be used also when  
the recorder is operating.  
[File] [File Repeat] [Folder]  
[Folder Repeat] [All][All Repeat]  
[Equalizer]:  
[Equalizer], [Light], [INDEX]  
[Off] [Rock] [Pop] [Jazz] [User] Select [User]  
to save your own custom  
equalizer settings.  
[Property]:  
File and folder information can be confirmed  
from the menu screen.  
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Menu setting method  
When [USB Connect] is selected:  
Changing the USB class  
[USB Settings] A n  
Press the + or − button to change the  
setting.  
Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer  
files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to AC adapter to  
recharge the battery), you can switch the USB class  
according to your usage. The [PC Camera] setting  
is also included for when you want to use the  
recorder as a PC camera (P.95).  
[PC]:  
Setting for when the recorder is connected  
to the PC and used as a storage device or  
composite device. Connected as storage or  
composite.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
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[AC Adapter]:  
MENU button  
Setting for when the recorder is connected  
to the PC for charging or to the AC Adapter  
(F-3AC).  
[Optional]:  
Setting to confirm the connection method  
each time a USB connection is made.  
1
Select [USB Settings] from the menu  
on the [Device Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P.63).  
Press the ` OK button to complete the  
setting.  
If you select [USB Connect], proceed to the  
operation of Step 8.  
Press the + or − button to select [USB  
Connect] or [USB Class].  
[USB Connect]: Setting for connecting to the  
PC.  
[USB Class]: Setting for USB class.  
Press the ` OK button.  
If you select [USB Class], proceed to the  
operation of Step 6.  
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Menu setting method  
When [USB Class] is selected:  
Press the + or − button to change the  
setting.  
[Storage class]:  
Recognized as an external memory device  
from the PC.  
[PC Camera]:  
Recognized as a PC camera from the PC.  
Press the ` OK button to complete the  
setting.  
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Press the MENU button to close the  
menu screen.  
Notes  
When you first connect the recorder to your PC  
as an external storage device, the driver for the  
recorder will be automatically installed in your  
PC.  
The PC cannot recognize when the recorder is  
connected to the PC when setting for the [USB  
Connect] is set to [AC Adapter].  
When the recorder is not recognized by the PC  
as an external storage device, change the [USB  
Class] setting to [Storage class].  
When [PC Camera] is set, the recorder is not  
recognized as an external removable device by  
the PC.  
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Menu setting method  
Formatting the recorder [Format] A n  
+ − button  
`OK button  
If you format the recorder, all files will  
be removed and all function settings  
will return to defaults except date and  
time settings. Transfer any important  
files to a computer before formatting  
the recorder.  
Press the + button again to select  
[Start].  
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1
Select [Format] from the menu on the  
[Device Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P.63).  
Press the `OK button.  
Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on  
the main LCD.  
Press the + button to select [Start].  
Press the `OK button.  
After [Data will be cleared] message is on  
for two seconds, [Start] and [Cancel] will  
turn on.  
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[Format Done] appears when formatting  
ends.  
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Menu setting method  
Notes  
Never format the recorder from a PC.  
When the recorder is formatted, all the saved  
data, including locked files and read-only files,  
are erased.  
After formatting, recorded voice file names may  
start from [0001].  
For returning the settings for the functions to  
their initial settings, use [Reset Settings] (☞  
P.74).  
It may take over 10 seconds to complete  
processing. Never perform operations such as  
the following while processing, as they may  
damage the data.  
1Disconnect the AC Adapter while processing.  
2Removing the battery while processing.  
3Remove the SD card while processing.  
In addition, carefully check the remaining  
battery level in order to ensure that the battery  
will not run out while processing.  
Formatting on the recorder will be Quick  
Format. If you format the SD card, information  
of file management is refreshed and the data  
inside the SD card is not deleted completely.  
When handing over and disposing the SD  
card, be careful about the data leakage from  
the SD card. We recommend the SD card to be  
destroyed when you dispose the SD card.  
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Using the recorder on your PC  
By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:  
Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the “Olympus Sonority”  
(Optional).  
In addition to using the recorder as a linear PCM recorder, movie recorder, and music player, you can also  
use it as a PC camera (P.95).  
You can use Quick Time to play the .MOV, .WAV, and .MP3 files transferred to your PC (P.93).  
Operating environment  
Windows  
Operating System:  
Drive:  
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive  
Browser:  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later  
Display:  
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more  
(16,770,000 colors or more is recommended)  
USB port:  
One or more free ports  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2, 3  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64  
Edition Service Pack 2  
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Service Pack 1, 2  
(32bit/64bit)  
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit)  
CPU:  
32 bits (x86) of 1GHz or above or 64 bits (x64)  
processor  
RAM:  
512 MB or more  
Hard drive space:  
300 MB or more  
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Others:  
Audio device  
Environment where the Internet can be  
utilized (Quick Time version 7.2 or more is  
recommended).  
Notes  
The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me/2000 to Windows  
XP/Vista/7.  
Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.  
The recorder may not operate properly depending on your PC environment.  
“Olympus Sonority” (optional) does not support movie files.  
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Operating environment  
Macintosh  
Operating System:  
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6  
CPU:  
Display:  
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors or more  
(16,770,000 colors or more is recommended)  
USB port:  
One or more free ports  
PowerPC® G5 or Intel Multicore Processor 1.5  
GHz or above  
RAM:  
Others:  
512 MB or more  
Audio device  
Hard drive space:  
300 MB or more  
Drive:  
Environment where the Internet can be  
utilized (Quick Time version 7.2 or more is  
recommended).  
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive  
Browser:  
Macintosh Safari 2.0 or later  
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC  
5
When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not remove  
the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the PEAK/LED  
indicator light is blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow the description in P.91. If the  
USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.  
On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For  
initialization, follow the instructions in the [Format] display of the recorder (P.86).  
Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer in Microsoft Windows and  
Finder in Macintosh are different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or the “Olympus  
Sonority”.  
If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool in Windows  
or Macintosh, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable.  
Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as  
Read-only by the operating system of the PC.  
As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external  
microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.  
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Connecting to your PC  
Windows:  
1
Boot the PC.  
Connect the USB cable to the USB port  
of the PC.  
When you connect the recorder to Windows  
and open [My Computer], it will be recognized  
by the drive name of the product name.  
Inserting an SD card will allow you to use it as  
[Removable Disk].  
Macintosh:  
When you connect the recorder to Mac OS, it  
will be recognized by the drive name of the  
product name on the desktop. If an SD card is  
inserted, [LS20M] will be displayed.  
Notes  
Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD  
mode.  
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.  
While the recorder is during stop mode  
or turned off, connect the USB cable to  
the connecting terminal on the bottom  
of the recorder.  
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When connecting the recorder through an USB  
hub the operation may become unstable. In  
such cases, refrain from using a USB hub.  
Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable.  
If any other company’s cable is used, it may lead  
to malfunction of the recorder. Also, never use  
this dedicated cable with any other company’s  
products.  
[Remote (Storage)] is displayed on the  
recorder if the USB cable is connected.  
When the recorder is using the USB  
connection setting, it will not be connected  
to the PC when [AC Adapter] is selected.  
Select [PC] in the USB connection setting  
(P.84).  
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Connecting to your PC  
Disconnecting from your PC  
Windows  
Macintosh  
1
Click [  
] on the task bar located at  
1
Drag and drop the drive icon for this  
recorder displayed on the desktop to  
the Recycle Bin icon.  
the lower-right corner of the screen.  
Click [Safely remove USB Mass  
Storage Device].  
The drive letter will differ depending on the  
PC being used.  
When the window indicating that it is safe  
to remove hardware window appears, close  
the window.  
Confirm that the recorder PEAK/  
LED indicator light is gone before  
disconnecting the USB cable.  
5
Confirm that the recorder PEAK/  
LED indicator light is gone before  
disconnecting the USB cable.  
Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK/LED indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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Transfer the voice files to your PC  
The 5 voice folders of this recorder are named as [Folder A], [Folder B], [Folder C], [Folder D] and [Folder E],  
and the recorded voice files are saved in these folders. Furthermore, the movie shooting folder is named as  
[DCIM]. Copy a folder to any folder on your PC.  
4 Drive names and folder names when a  
Windows  
PC is connected:  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.90).  
SD card  
Open the Explorer window.  
Drive name  
Folder name  
When you connect the recorder to Windows  
and open [My Computer], it will be  
Recorder  
Folder A  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
Removable  
Disk  
recognized by the drive name of the product  
name. Inserting an SD card will allow you to  
use it as [Removable Disk].  
Open the product name folder.  
Copy the data.  
Windows  
Music  
DCIM  
LS20M  
Macintosh  
Disconnect the recorder from the PC  
(P.91).  
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Notes  
Macintosh  
While transmitting data, [Busy] is displayed,  
and the PEAK/LED indicator light flashes. NEVER  
disconnect the USB cable while the PEAK/LED  
indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will  
be destroyed.  
In a Windows standard environment, 24-bit  
wav-format files cannot be played. Use “Quick  
Time” or “Olympus Sonority” (Optional) for  
playback of such files.  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.90).  
When you connect the recorder to  
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive  
name of the product name on the desktop.  
If an SD card is inserted, [LS20M] will be  
displayed.  
“Olympus Sonority” (Optional) allows you to  
perform operations such as editing voice files,  
but it does not support movie files.  
Double-click the product name icon on  
the desktop.  
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the PC  
(P.91).  
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Using Quick Time  
You can transfer the voice files you record and movie files you shoot with the recorder to a PC, and then use  
Quick Time to play them.  
Play the voice file  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.90).  
Open the “Quick Time”.  
The control screen of Quick Time Player is  
visualized.  
Select [Open File] from the [File] menu.  
The [Open A File] dialog box appears.  
At the dialog screen, set the [File  
location], [File type], and [File name]  
for the file you want to play.  
When selecting a voice file recorded with  
the recorder, set [File type] to [Audio Files].  
Select a file, and then click [Open].  
5
Play the voice file.  
Click the  
button in the controls of Quick  
Time Player to start playback.  
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Using Quick Time  
Play the movie file  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.90).  
Open the “Quick Time”.  
The control screen of Quick Time Player  
appears.  
Select [Open File] from the [File]  
menu.  
The [Open A File] dialog box appears.  
At the dialog screen, set the [File  
location], [File type], and [File name]  
for the file you want to play.  
When selecting a movie file shot with the  
recorder, set [File type] into [Movies].  
Select a file, and then click [Open].  
Play the movie file.  
Click the  
button in the controls of Quick  
5
Time Player to start playback.  
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Using as PC camera  
On a PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista,  
or Windows 7, you can use the recorder as a PC  
camera.  
To Use the Recorder as a PC Camera  
1
In the recorder's [USB Settings], set  
[USB Class] into [PC Camera] (P.84).  
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.90).  
The live image is displayed on the main LCD  
of the recorder during PC camera operation.  
Use the + or button of the recorder for  
zooming during PC camera operation.  
Operating environment  
Windows:  
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later  
Windows Vista  
5
Windows 7  
Supported applications:  
Windows Live Messenger  
Macintosh:  
Mac OS X 10.6 or later  
Notes  
It’s possible to shoot and share only movie files.  
Voice files cannot be shared.  
When you use the recorder as a PC camera, the  
camera can shoot 30 frames per second but  
the actual number of frames may be inferior  
depending on the connection and/or the PC  
processing speed.  
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Other information  
Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
Charge the battery (P.19,  
P.20). If you run out of battery  
soon after the charge, the  
battery life has ended. Replace  
with new battery.  
[Battery Low]  
Low battery power.  
Battery power is getting low.  
[File Protected]  
Erase-locked.  
Tried to delete a locked file.  
Unlock the file (P.72).  
Recording has been  
attempted with a [Music] or  
[DCIM] folder.  
Select a folder from among  
[Folder A] to [Folder E] and  
try recording again (P.32).  
[Cannot record in this  
folder]  
Not an audio-recording  
folder.  
The file is full of index marks  
(maximum of 16 marks).  
Erase index marks that are no  
[Index Full]  
[Folder Full]  
Index full.  
Folder full.  
longer required (P.52).  
The folder is full of files  
(maximum of 999 files).  
Erase unnecessary files  
(P.58).  
SD card is not recognized  
correctly.  
Remove the SD card, and put it  
[Card Error]  
Error in the memory.  
Illegally copied file.  
again (P.27).  
6
[Licence Mismatch]  
The music files copied illegally. Erase the file (P.58).  
Erase unnecessary files  
[Memory Full]  
[No File]  
Zero remaining memory.  
No file.  
No remaining memory.  
(P.58).  
No files were found in the  
Select another folder (P.32).  
folder.  
There was an error while  
Reformat the memory  
formatting the recorder’s  
(P.86).  
[Format Error]  
Formatting error.  
memory.  
[Can’t make  
The file for management  
Connect the recorder to a  
the system file.  
The management file cannot cannot be created due to  
computer and delete any  
unnecessary files.  
Connect to PC and delete be created.  
unnecessary file]  
a shortage of capacity for  
remaining memory.  
Please confirm the file that  
can be played on this recorder  
(P.48).  
[Cannot play this file]  
[Please Select The File]  
File which cannot be played.  
Incompatible format.  
File is not selected.  
Please select a file then carry  
out the operation (P.32).  
Unselected File  
[Same folder. Can't be  
moved(copied).]  
File cannot be moved  
(copied).  
Attempting to move (copy) into  
the same folder.  
Please select another folder.  
EN  
ꢇꢄ  
Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
A file with the same file name  
exists in the destination folder Please select another file.  
for a move (copy) operation.  
[Some files can't be  
moved(copied).]  
File cannot be moved  
(copied).  
Attempting to split a file other  
than PCM files recorded in this Please select another file.  
recorder.  
[This file can’t be  
divided.]  
File which cannot be split.  
Recording and shooting are  
not possible because the  
circuit temperature has risen.  
Please wait until the circuit  
temperature has become  
lower.  
[Cooling circuit. Please  
Wait]  
Recording and shooting are  
not possible.  
Recording was stopped  
because the circuit  
Please wait until the circuit  
temperature has become  
lower.  
[Sound rec. stopped]  
[Movie rec. stopped]  
Recording is not possible.  
Shooting is not possible.  
temperature has risen.  
Shooting was stopped  
because the circuit  
temperature has risen.  
Please wait until the circuit  
temperature has become  
lower.  
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EN  
ꢇꢅ  
Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
The battery is not loaded properly.  
Battery power is getting low.  
The power is off.  
Check the direction of the battery (P.17).  
Nothing appears on the  
display  
Charge the battery (P.19, P.20).  
Turn the power on (P.23).  
Battery power is getting low.  
The power is off.  
Charge the battery (P.19, P.20).  
Turn the power on (P.23).  
Won’t start  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Low remaining memory.  
Release the recorder from HOLD (P.24).  
Erase unnecessary files (P.58).  
Unable to record  
Unable to shooting  
The maximum number of files has been  
reached.  
Change to any other folder  
(P.32).  
Low remaining memory.  
Erase unnecessary files (P.58).  
The maximum number of files has been  
reached.  
Erase unnecessary files (P.58).  
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Attempting to shoot a movie in voice  
mode (A).  
Slide the mode switch on the recorder to  
movie mode (n) (P.33).  
Detach all external microphones and  
external devices connected to the MIC jack  
(P.40).  
No sound picked up by the  
built-in microphone  
An external microphone or external device  
is connected.  
An external microphone supported by  
plug-in power is connected but [Plug-in  
Power] is set to [Off].  
Set [Plug-inPower] to [On] when an  
external microphone supported by plug-in  
power is connected (P.67).  
Unable to record through an  
external microphone  
[Input Jack] is set to [Line].  
Set [Input Jack] to [Microphone] (P.67).  
Unplug the earphones to use the internal  
speaker.  
The earphone is connected.  
No playback sound heard  
Shooting stopped midway  
The volume level is set to [00].  
The size of a single file exceeded 4 GB.  
Adjust the volume level (P.48).  
It is not possible to shoot exceeding 4 GB  
for a single file.  
EN  
ꢇꢆ  
Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once more (P.35, P.65).  
The recording level has not been adjusted.  
The microphone sensitivity is too low.  
Set [Mic Sense] to [High] (P.65).  
Recording level too low  
This could potentially be because the  
output level for the connected external  
devices are too low.  
Adjust the output level for the  
connected devices.  
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once more (P.35, P.65).  
The recording level has not been adjusted.  
If you cannot record clearly even after  
adjusting the recording level, then adjust  
the output level for the connected devices  
(P.35, P.65).  
Recording level too high  
This could potentially be because the  
recording level and output level for  
connected external devices are too high.  
Cannot find the recorded  
Voice File  
Switch to the correct folder  
(P.32).  
Wrong folder.  
The recorder was shaken during recording.  
———  
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 not supported by  
the plug-in power function is connected,  
turn the [Plug-inPower] setting to [Off]  
(P.67).  
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The settings of the connected external  
microphone do not correspond to those of  
the recorder.  
Unable to hear any sound from  
the earphone through the  
recording monitor  
[Rec Monitor] is set to [Off].  
Set [Rec Monitor] to [On] (P.67).  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P.72).  
Unable to erase the file  
Unlock the file or cancel the read-only  
setting of the file on the PC.  
The file is read-only.  
When the built-in speaker amps and the  
like are connected there is a risk that audio  
feedback will occur while recording. It is  
recommended that you use earphones  
for the recording monitor, or turn the [Rec  
Monitor] to [Off] while recording (P.67).  
Noise is audible through the  
recording monitor  
Acoustic feedback is occurring.  
Perform 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.  
EN  
ꢇꢇ  
Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
The maximum number of marks has been  
reached.  
Erase unnecessary marks (P.52).  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P.72).  
Unable to set index marks  
Unlock the file or cancel the read-only  
setting of the file on the PC.  
The file is read-only.  
The file is MP3 format.  
An index cannot be set for files in MP3  
format.  
Contains battery other than the  
specified battery.  
Please insert the chargeable battery  
provided.  
Cannot recharge  
The back of the recorder could become  
hot when shooting movies. This is not a  
malfunction.  
If the recorder becomes abnormally hot,  
please contact the Olympus Customer  
Support Center.  
The recorder has become hot  
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EN  
100  
Accessories (optional)  
Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our  
company’s website. Sales of accessories are different according to the country.  
s 2-channel microphone  
s Lithium ion battery: LI-42B  
This lithium ion rechargeable battery is  
manufactured by Olympus. It is best paired with  
the LI-41C battery charger.  
(omni-directional): ME30W  
Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a  
set with a miniature tripod and a connection  
adapter. These are highly sensitive omni-  
directional microphones supported by plug-in  
power which are well-suited to recording  
musical performances.  
s Compact Gun Microphone  
(unidirectional): ME31  
The directional microphones useful for  
recordings such as outdoor recording of wild  
birds singing. The metal body provides a  
sturdiness to the high rigidity.  
s Compact zoom microphone  
(unidirectional): ME32  
The microphone is integrated with a tripod,  
making it suitable for when you wish to record  
from a distance, such as from your table at a  
meeting or conference.  
s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation  
monaural microphone (unidirectional):  
ME52W  
This microphone is used to record sound at a  
distance while minimizing surrounding noise.  
s Connecting cord: KA333  
Connecting cord which has stereo mini-plugs  
(ø3.5) with resistance at both ends. Use to  
connect from the earphone jack output of the  
recorder to the microphone input jack when  
recording. Converting plug adapters (PA331/  
PA231) which convert to the monaural mini  
plug (ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are also  
enclosed.  
s Exclusive remote control set: RS30W  
When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE  
jack the recorder’s recording, shooting and stop  
functions can be operated through the remote  
control. The receiving position can be adjusted,  
thereby allowing you to operate the recorder  
from various different angles.  
s High speed HDMI cable: CB-HD1  
This cable is for connecting the recorder to an  
high-definition TV via an HDMI connection. The  
connector type for the recorder side is an HDMI  
micro connector (Type D).  
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s Tie clip microphone  
(omni-directional): ME15  
Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.  
s Telephone pickup: TP7  
Earphone type microphone can be plugged  
into your ear while phoning. The voice or  
conversation over the phone can be clearly  
recorded.  
EN  
101  
Specifications  
MP3 format  
General points  
[320 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
4 Recording format:  
Voice: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)  
Movie: MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264)  
4 Recording medium:  
SD card: 1 GB to 32 GB  
4 No. of effective pixels:  
2,930,000 pixels (16:9)  
2,190,000 pixels (4:3)  
4 Image pickup device:  
1/4" 5-megapixel CMOS sensor  
4 Lens:  
Focal length f4.1mm.  
16:9 at 49mm  
[256 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[128 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
4 Maximum headphone output:  
â 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)  
4 Speaker:  
Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker  
4 MIC jack:  
Input Jack [Microphone]:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ  
Input Jack [Line]:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 39 kΩ  
4 EAR jack:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 16 Ω or more  
4 Connector  
4:3 at 59mm  
4 Shooting range:  
30 cm to ∞  
USB connector/HDMI micro connector (type D)  
4 Maximum working output:  
270 mW (8 Ω speaker)  
4 Movie resolution:  
HD1080p 30fps, HD720p 30fps, HD480p 30fps  
4 Photometric system:  
Digital ESP metering, spot metering system.  
4 Shutter speed:  
1/30 to 1/4000 sec.  
4 Digital Zoom:  
Max. 4x  
4 Input power requirement:  
Battery:  
Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)  
External power supply:  
AC adapter (F-3AC) 5 V  
4 External dimensions:  
135 mm × 63 mm × 18.1 mm  
(without protrusions)  
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4 Monitor:  
2.0 color LCD display  
4 Weight:  
154 g (including battery and SD card)  
4 Operating temperature:  
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F  
4 Input level:  
Mic Sense [High]:  
59 dBv  
Mic Sense [Low]:  
39 dBv  
LINE-IN :  
6 dBv  
Frequency response:  
4 Sampling frequency:  
Linear PCM format  
4 During recording mode  
(Microphone jack):  
Linear PCM format  
[96 kHz/24 bit]  
[88.2 kHz/24 bit]  
[48 kHz/24 bit]  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
96 kHz  
88.2 kHz  
48 kHz  
[96 kHz/24 bit]  
[88.2 kHz/24 bit]  
[48 kHz/24 bit]  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
20 Hz to 44 kHz  
20 Hz to 42 kHz  
20 Hz to 23 kHz  
20 Hz to 21 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
EN  
10ꢀ  
 
Specifications  
MP3 format  
4 During recording mode  
(Built-in microphone):  
[320 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
50 Hz to 20 kHz  
50 Hz to 20 kHz  
50 Hz to 17 kHz  
60 Hz to 20 kHz  
[256 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[128 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
(However, when recording in the MP3 format,  
the upper limit value of the frequency response  
depends on each recording mode)  
4 During playback mode:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Guide to battery life  
The following values are strictly references.  
4 Lithium ion battery:  
Built-in stereo microphone  
Built-in speakers  
Voice mode  
Earphone Playback  
(During recording mode) (During playback mode)  
[96 kHz/24 bit]  
3h. 45min.  
3h. 45min.  
3h. 45min.  
3h. 45min.  
4h.  
4h. 15min.  
4h. 15min.  
4h. 15min.  
4h. 15min.  
4h. 30min.  
4h. 30min.  
4h. 30min.  
4h. 25min.  
4h. 25min.  
4h. 25min.  
4h. 25min.  
4h. 35min.  
4h. 35min.  
4h. 35min.  
[88.2 kHz/24 bit]  
Linear PCM format  
[48 kHz/16 bit]  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
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[320 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
MP3 format  
[256 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[128 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
4h.  
4h.  
Built-in stereo microphone  
(During shooting mode)  
Built-in speakers  
(During playback mode)  
Movie mode  
Earphone Playback  
[96 kHz/24 bit]  
[88.2 kHz/24 bit]  
[48 kHz/16 bit]  
1h. 5min.  
1h. 5min.  
1h. 5min.  
1h. 5min.  
1h. 10min.  
1h. 10min.  
1h. 10min.  
1h. 10min.  
1h. 20min.  
1h. 20min.  
1h. 20min.  
2h.  
2h.  
2h.  
2h.  
1920×1080 30fps  
(Linear PCM format)  
2h.  
2h.  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
[96 kHz/24 bit]  
2h.  
2h.  
2h. 15min.  
2h. 15min.  
2h. 15min.  
2h. 15min.  
2h. 25min.  
2h. 25min.  
2h. 25min.  
2h. 15min.  
2h. 15min.  
2h. 15min.  
2h. 15min.  
2h. 25min.  
2h. 25min.  
2h. 25min.  
[88.2 kHz/24 bit]  
[48 kHz/16 bit]  
1280×720 30fps  
(Linear PCM format)  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
[320 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[256 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[128 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
640×480 30fps  
(MP3 format)  
EN  
10ꢁ  
Specifications  
Note  
Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the  
conditions of use.  
Guide to recording times  
The following values are strictly references.  
4 Linear PCM format:  
SD card  
Recording  
mode  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
[96 kHz/24 bit]  
25min.  
55min.  
1h. 50min.  
2h.  
3h. 45min.  
7h. 25min.  
15h. 20min.  
[88.2 kHz/24 bit]  
[48 kHz/16 bit]  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
30min.  
1h.  
2h. 45min.  
3h.  
4h.  
8h. 5min.  
22h. 20min.  
24h. 15min.  
16h. 40min.  
45h. 55min.  
49h. 55min.  
1h. 20min.  
1h. 30min.  
5h. 30min.  
6h.  
11h. 20min.  
12h. 20min.  
4 MP3 format:  
SD card  
Recording  
mode  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
[320 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[256 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[128 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
6h. 45min.  
12h. 45min.  
26h.  
53h. 30min.  
105h  
216h.  
8h. 30min.  
17h.  
16h.  
31h.  
32h.  
67h.  
131h.  
263h.  
270h.  
540h.  
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62h. 30min.  
134h.  
Notes  
Available recording time may be shorter if many 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  
depending on the SD card.  
Guide to shooting times  
The following values are strictly references.  
4 1920×1080 30fps:  
SD card  
Shooting  
mode  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
[96 kHz/24 bit]  
7min.  
15min.  
30min.  
1h.  
2h.  
4h.  
[88.2 kHz/24 bit]  
[48 kHz/16 bit]  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
7min.  
9min.  
9min.  
15min.  
17min.  
17min.  
30min.  
35min.  
35min.  
1h.  
2h.  
4h.  
5h.  
5h.  
1h. 10min.  
1h. 10min.  
2h. 20min.  
2h. 20min.  
EN  
10ꢂ  
Specifications  
4 1280×720 30fps:  
SD card  
Shooting  
mode  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
[96 kHz/24 bit]  
[88.2 kHz/24 bit]  
[48 kHz/16 bit]  
[44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
10min.  
20min.  
45min.  
1h. 30min.  
1h. 30min.  
2h.  
3h.  
3h.  
4h.  
4h.  
6h.  
10min.  
15min.  
15min.  
20min.  
30min.  
30min.  
45min.  
1h.  
6h.  
8h.  
8h.  
1h.  
2h.  
4 640×480 30fps:  
SD card  
Shooting  
mode  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
[320 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[256 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[128 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
30min.  
1h.  
2h.  
4h. 30min.  
9h. 30min.  
19h.  
30min.  
35min.  
1h.  
2h.  
4h. 30min.  
5h.  
9h. 30min.  
10h.  
19h.  
20h.  
1h. 15min.  
2h. 30min.  
Notes  
Available shooting time may be shorter if many short shootings are made  
(The displayed available shooting time and recorded time are approximate indications).  
Variations in the available shooting time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory  
depending on the SD card.  
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Maximum recording time per file  
The maximum size of a single file is limited to approx. 4 GB for MP3 format, and approx. 2 GB for PCM  
format.  
Regardless of the memory remaining amount, the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the  
following value.  
Linear PCM format  
MP3 format  
[96 kHz 24 bit]  
[88.2 kHz 24 bit]  
[48 kHz 16 bit]  
[44.1 kHz 16 bit]  
approx. 55 min.  
approx. 1 h.  
[320 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
approx. 26 h.  
[256 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[128 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
approx. 32 h.  
approx. 2 h. 45 min.  
approx. 3 h.  
approx. 62 h. 30min.  
EN  
10ꢃ  
Specifications  
Maximum shooting time per file  
The maximum size of a single movie file is limited to approx. 4 GB.  
Regardless of the memory remaining amount, the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the  
following value.  
1920×1080 30fps:  
1280×720 30fps:  
[96 kHz 24 bit]  
[88.2 kHz 24 bit]  
[48 kHz 16 bit]  
[44.1 kHz 16 bit]  
approx. 30 min.  
approx. 30 min.  
approx. 35 min.  
approx. 35 min.  
[96 kHz 24 bit]  
approx. 45 min.  
approx. 45 min.  
approx. 1 h.  
[88.2 kHz 24 bit]  
[48 kHz 16 bit]  
[44.1 kHz 16 bit]  
approx. 1 h.  
640×480 30fps:  
[320 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[256 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
[128 kbps 44.1 kHz]  
approx. 2 h.  
approx. 2 h.  
approx. 2 h.  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
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EN  
10ꢄ  
Technical assistance and support  
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.  
s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada  
1-888-553-4448  
s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada  
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe  
Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00  
available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway,  
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom  
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe  
+ 49 180 567 1083  
+ 49 40 23773 4899  
s User Support E-mail address in Europe  
For customers in Europe  
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,  
health,environment and customer protection.  
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This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste  
electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into  
the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the  
disposal of this product.  
Applicable Product : LS-20M, AC adapter  
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection  
of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse.  
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste  
batteries.  
EN  
10ꢅ  
 
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.  
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku,  
Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111  
http://www.olympus.com  
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,  
PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448  
http://www.olympusamerica.com  
OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH  
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany.  
Tel. +49 (0)40-237730  
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany.  
http://www.olympus-europa.com  
OLYMPUS IMAGING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.  
82 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia  
TEL: (61) 2-9886-3999  
http://www.olympus.com.au  
EN-BD3355-01  
AP1104  

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