Olympus LS-7 Detailed Instructions Download

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cording

Recording

Recording from external
microphone or other devices

The external microphone and other devices
can be connected and the sound can be
recorded. Connect as follows according to a
device to be used.
• Do not plug and unplug devices into the

recorder’s jack while it is recording.

Recording with external microphone:

Connect an external microphone to
the

MIC

jack of the recorder.

Applicable external microphones
(optional) (

☞

P.96)

Stereo microphone: ME51S

The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording.

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.

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.

Tie clip microphone (omni-directional):
ME15

Small concealing microphone with a
tie-clip.

Telephone pickup: TP7

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

Notes

• The built-in microphone will become

inoperable when an external microphone
is plugged into the recorder’s

MIC

jack.

• Microphones supported by plug-in

power can also be used. When the plug-
in power function is set to [

] power

will be supplied by the recorder to the
microphone (

☞

P.56).

• 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.56).

• When an external monaural microphone

is used while [

Rec Mode

] is set to a stereo

recording mode, audio will be recorded
to the L channel only (

☞

P.51).

MIC

jack

Summary of Contents for LS-7

Page 1: ...ctly 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 EN LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS 7 Linear...

Page 2: ...r an Olympus authorized service station or any other reason is excluded Trademarks and registered trademarks IBM and PC AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machine...

Page 3: ...playback speed 41 Setting an index mark or a temp mark 42 How to begin segment repeat playback 43 Changing the playback scene Play Scene 44 Erasing 45 Erasing files 45 Erasing a folder 45 Partially e...

Page 4: ...der 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 so...

Page 5: ...Do not use or store the recorder in dusty or humid places Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit yourself Use microSD microSDHC memory cards only Never use other types of cards If you accidentl...

Page 6: ...se of batteries Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way solder etc Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile If battery fluid...

Page 7: ...minals 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 Rechargeable battery have limite...

Page 8: ...ou can playback WAV WMA 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 s Supports high capac...

Page 9: ...support of voice guidance P 72 s You may assign your own names to folders P 61 s Timer Recording P 67 and Alarm playback P 69 enable automatic recording and playback at a set time s A convenient intr...

Page 10: ...sing or damaged contact the dealer from whom you purchased the recorder Windscreen Contents may vary depending on purchase location Warranty differs depending on purchase location Warranty card may no...

Page 11: ...button 9ERASE button 0 button MIC Microphone jack Card cover REC s Record button Recording indicator light LED OK button 9 button Strap hole LIST button Tripod socket Built in speaker EAR Earphone jac...

Page 12: ...lay 1Recording media indicator 2Current file name 3Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder 4Battery indicator 5Folder indicator File Lock indicator Recording mode indicator 6R...

Page 13: ...or 4 Music mode display File display 1Recording media indicator 2Current file name 3Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder 4Battery indicator 5File format 6Recorder status in...

Page 14: ...tion of parts Remove the screen protector on the display Timer A Alarm Microphone Sensitivity VCVA Voice sync Pre recording Rec Level Icon display For all modes 0 Low Cut Filter Zoom Mic Noise Cancel...

Page 15: ...teries BR404 The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged Before using the recorder or after long periods of disuse it is recommended that you continuously charge them until full P 17 1 L...

Page 16: ...ttings Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time When replacing rechargeable batteries be sure to use Ni MH rechargeable batteries optional The use o...

Page 17: ...be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the batteries depending on the volume level even if is displayed in the battery indicator In this case lower the volume of the recorder 3 While...

Page 18: ...al on the bottom of the recorder While Press OK to start charging is flashing press the OK button 5 Charging is completed when Battery Full is displayed 4 Press the OK button to start charging Before...

Page 19: ...batteries that have not been used for a long time more than one month It is recommended to fully charge the batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times Do not charge the recorder with the USB...

Page 20: ...s for 10 minutes or longer default the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode P 61 To exit power save mode press any button Turning off the power Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the directi...

Page 21: ...the display 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 playback...

Page 22: ...rom the Hour Minute Year Month and Day with a flashing point 2 Press the or button to set Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to select the next item and pressing the or button to set...

Page 23: ...ll appear on the display 4 Press the or button to select Time Date button OK button MENU SCENE button F2 button 5 Press the OK button Time Date will appear on the display The Hour will flash on the di...

Page 24: ...d insert into the card slot as shown in the diagram Insert the microSD card keeping it straight Inserting the microSD card in the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the mi...

Page 25: ...safely If you eject the microSD card when Memory Select is set to microSD Card it will be automatically changed to Built in Memory Selected 3 Close the card cover securely Notes Releasing your finger...

Page 26: ...n use this recorder as a digital voice recorder as well as a digital music player When Home is displayed in the Function Guide display section press the F1 button to return to the home screen 2 Press...

Page 27: ...voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized in a branching tree style and saved About the folders for voice recordings Folder A Folder E within the Recorder folder are the folde...

Page 28: ...c 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...

Page 29: ...ou 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 Selecting the folders and files Operat...

Page 30: ...recording time Rec Mode cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording Configure this while the recorder is stopped P 51 Placing the built in stereo microphone over the display is...

Page 31: ...any further P 45 When a microSD card is inserted in the recorder be sure to confirm the recording media as either Built in Memory or microSD Card so that there is no mistake P 61 If the REC s button i...

Page 32: ...ng Rec Scene P 55 Sets the recording settings which matches the recording condition or environment Rec Monitor P 55 Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack Plug i...

Page 33: ...jack on the recorder you can hear the sound being recorded The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the or button Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder After recording h...

Page 34: ...ps High On 6 Conferences with a large number of people MP3 128kbps WMA 128 kbps Off Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people MP3 128kbps WMA 128 kbps Middle Dictation with a lo...

Page 35: ...ted 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...

Page 36: ...er with the connecting cord KA333 optional for dubbing Note When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack wi...

Page 37: ...volume The recorder can play WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a file recorded with other machines you need to transfer copy it from a computer button OK button STOP 4 button The volume can be...

Page 38: ...h can be set Alarm P 69 The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre set time Play Scene P 59 Playback settings of your choice can be saved to suit different sound qualities...

Page 39: ...e next file Forwarding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the 9 button Rewinding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the 0...

Page 40: ...format of the file is compatible for playback on this recorder the recorder does not support every encoder Locating the beginning of a file While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode pre...

Page 41: ...f the fast playback Notes As in normal playback mode you can stop playback cue a file or insert an index or temp mark in slow playback and fast playback modes as well P 42 The slow playback or fast pl...

Page 42: ...button to select the index or temp mark to erase 3 While the index or temp number is displayed for approximately 2 seconds on the display press the ERASE button The index or temp mark is erased Index...

Page 43: ...hing to find the end position P 41 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 3 Press the F1 A B button again at the pos...

Page 44: ...egment repeat playback and make the recorder to skip to the beginning of the next file dPress the 0 button Pressing the 0 button will release segment repeat playback and make the recorder to skip to t...

Page 45: ...in Folder or File Erase 6 Press the OK button The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the file is erased File numbers will be reassigned automatically 4 Press...

Page 46: ...Press the OK button The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the folder is erased 2 In the starting position of the partial erase press the ERASE button Start p...

Page 47: ...even if the file is partially erased The locked files and files set as read only cannot be erased P 50 The default folders of the recorder namely Recorder including Folder A to Folder E Music cannot b...

Page 48: ...t to set You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor 3 Press the OK button to move the cursor to the item to set 4 Press the or button to move to the item you want to set 5 Press...

Page 49: ...3 minutes during a menu setup operation when a selected item is not applied When entering menu settings during recording or playback the menu settings will be canceled if 8 seconds elapse with no but...

Page 50: ...y erased Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder P 45 On Locks the file and prevents it from being erased Off Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased Replace S...

Page 51: ...no When the external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode it enables recording only with the L channel microphone Rec Level You can set the device to automatica...

Page 52: ...ding DVM represents the latest in directional control methods that can be switched using the built in stereo microphone Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low freque...

Page 53: ...When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately and Standby flashes on the display The recording indicator light glows whe...

Page 54: ...y a detection time 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the voice sync level The voice sync level can be set to any of 23 different values The higher the value the more sensitive the recorder will be t...

Page 55: ...ene Save When Scene Select is selected 4 Select a recording scene When a recording scene is selected recording related menu settings cannot be changed If you wish to use these functions set Rec Scene...

Page 56: ...t recording up to 2 seconds before you press the button for recording This function allows you for example to start a recording bird s singing up to 2 seconds before its start even if you press the re...

Page 57: ...etter sound quality Off Disables this function When using the Noise Cancel function the following functions are not available Slow Fast speed playback P 41 Voice Filter EUPHONY Reverb P 59 EUPHONY Thi...

Page 58: ...e playback mode that fits your preference Select the desired playback range 1 Select Play Area 2 Select File Folder or All File Selects the current file Folder Selects the current folder All Selects a...

Page 59: ...the reverb function Select this when playing back original sounds as they are Studio Club Hall Dome Select the preferred acoustical environment This function is only available during playback This rec...

Page 60: ...et Off LED light will be canceled Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors System sounds may be turned off Volume3 Increase the volume of beeps Volume2 Return th...

Page 61: ...Device Menu Memory Select When a microSD card is inserted you can select to record to either the built in memory or to the microSD card P 24 Built in Memory Built in memory microSD Card microSD card P...

Page 62: ...B Settings USB Connect PC USB Class Storage Class Format See Formatting the recorder Format P 74 Memory Info The recordable capacity remaining and overall capacity of the recording media can be seen f...

Page 63: ...ocation to move it to Rearranging files Replace 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 1 Select th...

Page 64: ...tton to select the number of files to move or copy Moving Copying files File Move Copy Files saved in the built in memory or the microSD card can be moved or copied within the memory Files can also be...

Page 65: ...displayed Notes The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of files exceeds 200 Do not remove the batteries during moving or...

Page 66: ...om the menu on the File Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method P 48 button OK button 3 Press the button to select Start 5 Press the F2 EXIT button to complete the s...

Page 67: ...ve setting On Off setting 1Press the or button to select between On and Off On Setting will be applied Off Setting will not be applied 2Press the OK button to exit On Off selection Day setting 1Press...

Page 68: ...ill start at a set microphone sensitivity 1Press the or button to select from High Middle and Low 2Press the OK button to exit Mic Sense selection 6 Press or button to select Finish Programmed setting...

Page 69: ...der will record in the built in memory Folder A when the microSD card is selected as the recording destination and the microSD card is not inserted during Timer Recording Alarm playback function Alarm...

Page 70: ...elect a day of the week 2Press the OK button to exit Day selection Start Time setting 1Press the 9 or 0 button to select Hour and Minute in the Start Time 2Press the or button to set 3Press the OK but...

Page 71: ...it will not be automatically played If three alarm playback have the same starting times Preset 1 has the highest priority and Preset 3 has the lowest If the recorder is in use or if operations are b...

Page 72: ...ce to Off If you format the recorder P 74 voice guide data will be erased as well If you want to recover the voice guide data connect to a PC and copy the guide data to the recorder by using supplied...

Page 73: ...lass When USB Connect is selected 4 Press the or button to change the setting PC Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC and used as a storage device or composite device Connected as stor...

Page 74: ...et 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 Formatting the recorder Format 1 Select Format from the menu...

Page 75: ...ll 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 set...

Page 76: ...when microSD Card is being used as the recording media Formatting on the recorder will be Quick Format If you format the microSD card information of file management is refreshed and the data inside th...

Page 77: ...puter by storing data from a computer and reading it back out P 90 Windows 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 fai...

Page 78: ...cription in P 88 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 ach...

Page 79: ...ice file and carry out noise reduction in any specified area Changing the User ID The user ID will be automatically given to files that are recorded with the recorder Changing a folder name You can ch...

Page 80: ...it 5 When Olympus Sonority Setup is clicked the Installer Opening display will start up Follow the Installer Wizard instructions 6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement You...

Page 81: ...d instructions 6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the licensing agreement You must accept the terms of the licensing agreement to install Olympus Sonority After checking the Agree box click Nex...

Page 82: ...may appear if so read it carefully and follow the instructions given 7 When the Maintenance Complete display is displayed click Finish to complete uninstalling Macintosh 1 Exit Olympus Sonority 2 Open...

Page 83: ...rt Olympus Sonority If the recorder does not have voice guide data the File Transfer dialog will appear Notes The alarm sound P 69 the Starting tune that plays when the recorder is starting up and the...

Page 84: ...Key will be issued by mail 3 Select Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus from the Help menu The Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus dialog will be displayed 4 In the Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus dialog e...

Page 85: ...tings in this recorder detailed settings such as alarm setting timer recording etc Functions available with the music editing plug in By purchasing a music editing plug in you can add high quality fun...

Page 86: ...appears click the Contents tab 2 Double click the icon of the desired topic heading 3 Double click the icon of the desired topic An explanation of the topic is displayed 1 Open Online Help and click t...

Page 87: ...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 a microSD card is inserted Untitled will be displayed Before you c...

Page 88: ...is gone before disconnecting the USB cable Windows 1 Click on the task bar located at the lower right corner of the screen Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Macintosh 1 Drag and drop the dri...

Page 89: ...data 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 88 Macintosh 1 Connect the recorder to your PC P 87 When you connect the recorder to Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on...

Page 90: ...lorer window When you open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name 3 Open the product name folder 4 Copy the data 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 88 Macintosh 1...

Page 91: ...marks Erase Temp marks that are no longer required P 42 Folder Full Folder full The folder is full of files maximum of 200 files Erase unnecessary files P 45 Memory Error Error in the memory Error in...

Page 92: ...e that can be played on this recorder P 40 Please Select The File Unselected File File is not selected Please select a file then carry out the operation P 27 to P 29 Same folder Can t be moved copied...

Page 93: ...n Power is set to Off Set Plug inPower to On when an external microphone supported by plug in power is connected P 56 No playback sound heard The earphone is connected Unplug the earphones to use the...

Page 94: ...he plug in power function is connected turn the Plug inPower setting to Off P 56 Unable to hear any sound from the earphone through the recording monitor Rec Monitor is set to Off Set Rec Monitor to O...

Page 95: ...the PC Cannot recharge Battery is set to Alkaline When using the supplied rechargeable batteries set the battery setting to Ni MH Also please avoid using the batteries outside the recommended temperat...

Page 96: ...se 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 conve...

Page 97: ...4 1 kHz 32 kbps 22 kHz mono 8 kHz 4 Maximum working output 400 mW 8 speaker 4 Maximum headphone output 150 mV according to EN 50332 2 4 Recording medium Built in NAND FLASH memory 4 GB microSD card 51...

Page 98: ...20 kbps 40 Hz to 20 kHz 256 kbps 40 Hz to 20 kHz 128 kbps 40 Hz to 17 kHz mono 40 Hz to 13 kHz WMA format 128 kbps 40 Hz to 19 kHz 64 kbps 40 Hz to 16 kHz 32 kbps 40 Hz to 9 kHz mono 40 Hz to 3 kHz 4...

Page 99: ...z 16 bit 30h 41h MP3 format 320 kbps 33h 48h WMA format 128 kbps 34h 47h mono 44h 51h 4 Ni MH Rechargeable batteries Recording mode Built in stereo microphone During recording mode Earphone playback D...

Page 100: ...4 GB microSD card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 320 kbps 26h 13h 26h 30min 53h 107h 256 kbps 32h 30min 16h 30min 33h 66h 30min 134h 128 kbps 65h 30min 33h 66h 133h 268h mono 131h 66h 132h 267h 536h 4 WMA form...

Page 101: ...t approx 1 h 88 2 kHz 24 bit approx 1 h 48 kHz 16 bit approx 3 h 44 1 kHz 16 bit approx 3 h 20 min 44 1 kHz mono approx 6 h 40 min MP3 format 320 kbps approx 29 h 40 min 256 kbps approx 37 h 10 min 12...

Page 102: ...tion of Conformity Model Number LS 7 Trade Name LINEAR PCM RECORDER Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC Address 3500 Corporate Parkway P O Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034 0610 U S A Telephone...

Page 103: ...njuku 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...

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