LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS-20M Linear PCM Recorder DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.
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INDEX Table of contents P.4 Safety precautions P.5 Getting started P.10 1 About recording/shooting P.34 2 About playback P.48 3 Menu setting P.63 4 Using the recorder on your PC P.88 5 Other information P.
Table of contents Introduction INDEX..............................................................................3 Table of contents.............................................................4 Safety precautions..........................................................5 1 Getting started Main features................................................................10 Checking the contents of the box...................................11 Identification of parts..............................................
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.
Safety precautions Warning regarding data loss: • Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk.
Safety precautions Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. f Danger: • The recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other AC adapters or chargers. • Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
Safety precautions • Rechargeable battery have limited lifetime. When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition, replace it with a new one. • The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the recorder. AC adapter f Danger: • Be sure to use the AC adapter with the proper voltage (AC 100 - 240 V).
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.
Getting started Main features 1 Main features EN 10 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.
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 1 Voice Recorder USB cable USB-AC adapter (F-3AC) Instructions Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Checking the contents of the box SD card • Warranty card • Contents may vary depending on purchase location. • Warranty differs depending on purchase location. Warranty card may not be included.
Identification of parts 1 2 3 p 4 o 1 Identification of parts EN 12 - i 5 ( u = 6 * & ^ % $ # 7 8 9 0 ! @ 1 Built-in stereo microphone(R) 2 Built-in stereo microphone(L) 3 PEAK/LED indicator light (LED) 4 Lens 5 Main LCD (LCD panel) 6 Sub LCD (LCD panel) 7 + button 8 `OK button 9 REC (s) (Record) button Recording/Shooting indicator light (LED) 0 9 button ! LIST button @ MENU button # A-B REPEAT button $ – button % Fn button ^ ERASE button & 0 button q ) w r y e t * STOP (4) button ( Card co
Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) 4 A mode [Recorder] mode display: Folder list display File display 1 1 Identification of parts 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 Root folder indicator 2 Folder name File list display 1 2 3 6 1 Battery indicator 2 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 3 Remaining recording time/ File length 4 Recorder status indicator [K]: Record indicator [≠]: Pause indicator [L]: Stop indicator [•]: Play indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator [™]: Rewinding indi
Identification of parts 4 A mode [Music] mode display: List display 1 1 1 1 Current folder name 2 File name 3 Guide indicator File display Identification of parts 2 3 1 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Current folder name 2 Folder name/File name 3 Guide indicator List display 2 1 2 3 EN 14 When there are only files in the folder 2 4 5 3 6 1 Battery indicator 2 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 3 File length 4 Recorder status indicator [L]: St
Identification of parts 4 n mode [Movie] mode display: Folder list display File display 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 1 Root folder indicator 2 Folder name File list display 1 2 3 1 Current folder name 2 File name 3 Guide indicator 5 8 Identification of parts 2 1 Shooting mode indicator 2 Icon display 3 Battery indicator 4 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 5 Remaining shooting time/ File length 6 Recorder status indicator [K]: Shooting indicator [≠]: Pause indicator [L]: Stop
Identification of parts 4 Icon display: ^ 1 1 Identification of parts EN 16 2 3 About the two LCD displays The recorder has two displays, the main LCD and the sub LCD, utilized differently depending on mode and function.
Power supply Inserting the battery This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (LI-42B). Do not use any other type of battery. 3 Close the battery cover by pressing in direction A and sliding in direction B. 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).
Power supply 1 Power supply EN 18 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.
Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 4 The charging process will start. 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 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 3 While the recorder is during stop mode or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder. 1 .
Power supply Connect to the USB-AC adapter to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB-AC adapter (F-3AC). 1 Power supply • Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB connection setting to [AC Adapter] (☞ P.84). • Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.24). 1 Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the AC adapter. 3 While the recorder is during stop mode or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder.
Power supply • 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). Cautions concerning the rechargeable battery 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.
Power supply 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. • When disposing rechargeable battery, always observe the local laws and regulations. Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods.
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 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow, and hold it for 0.5 seconds or longer. • The display will turn on, and the power will be turned on. • The display shuts off, and the power will be turned off.
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 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position. Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. HOLD • After [Hold] appears on the sub LCD, the recorder is set to HOLD mode.
Setting time and date [Time & Date] Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. The recorder stores the time information automatically with the recording. 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.
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. 1 Changing the time and date Setting time and date 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. 3 Press the `OK button to move the cursor to the item to set.
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. 3 Close the card cover securely. Inserting an SD card 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover. 1 2 Face the SD card in the correct way and insert into the card slot as shown in the diagram. • Insert the SD card keeping it straight.
Inserting and ejecting an SD card 2 Push the SD card inward to unlock it, and let it eject partially. 1 28 About the SD Card K C O L Inserting and ejecting an SD card EN • 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. • The SD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely. 3 Close the card cover securely.
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 Folder A Folder B Folder C 001 002 Each folder can store up to 999 files.
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 Notes on the folders First layer Root DCIM Movie100 Second layer 001 002 Movie101 Folder File 003 Movie102 Folder A 999OLYMP Folder A 9999 Movie999 Edit When you divide a file, a new number is assigned to it and it is saved into the [Edit] folder.
Notes on the folders About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed (☞ P.78). Each folder can store up to 999 files.
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).
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: 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.
About recording/shooting Before recording A Getting Ready Changing modes: Slide the mode switch on the recorder to A (☞ P.33). Select the recording format: Recording can be performed through the linear PCM format, as well as the MP3 formats (☞ P.65). 2 Before recording A Turn the microphone toward the original sound source Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the direction that you would like to record.
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. STOP (4) button 9 0 button 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.32). 2 Recording A REC (s) button • The recording/shooting indicator light will flash and [≠] will appear on the sub LCD.
Recording A Actually producing the sound you would like to record: 5 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. 2 e Recording A When the level meter is maxed out (the recorded sounds will be distorted).
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 About recordings in linear PCM format exceeding 2GB: 3 1 User ID: The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder.
Recording A Listening while audio is recorded (REC Monitor) 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. 2 • After recording has started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. Recording A To EAR jack Notes • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.
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 Recording settings [Mic Sense] (☞ P.
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. • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording. 2 Recording A Before you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack, change the [Input Jack] setting to [Microphone] (☞ P.67).
Recording A Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder: Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices: 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. • The sound of this recorder can be recorded using another device.
Before shooting movies n Getting Ready Changing modes: Slide the mode switch on the recorder to n (☞ P.33). Select the image quality: Set the movie resolution and recording format according to the content you want to shoot and its length (☞ P.68). 2 Before shooting movies n 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.
Shooting movies n STOP (4) button 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the recording level of sound (☞ P.35). REC (s) button 9 0 button e 2 a e Recording level guide indicator 3 Press the REC (s) button to start shooting. f Shooting movies n 1 Press the REC (s) button to prepare shooting. 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.
Shooting movies n 4 Press the STOP (4) button to stop shooting. 2 Shooting movies n EN 44 g • 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. About shooting that exceeds 4 GB: If the size of a single file exceeds 4 GB, shooting will stop. • [L] will appear on the sub LCD.
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. a a 2 Press the + or − button to adjust the volume. • The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to [30]. a Zoom indicator 2 Press the + or − button during shooting to adjust the shooting range. [+]: Switches to telephoto screen. [−]: Switches to wide angle screen.
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. 2 Set the [Reverse Angle Recording] to [On] before shooting with the recorder upside down (☞ P.68).
Shooting movies n Shooting’s recorded sound settings Configure the settings of the sound recorded during shooting (☞ P.65 ~ P.67). It is convenient to use these settings in combination with [Recording Settings]. Sets the recording sensitivity. [Rec Level] (☞ P.65) You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually. [Low Cut Filter] (☞ P.66) This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. [Self Timer] (☞ P.
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. STOP (4) button + − button `OK button 3 Playback A 1 Select the file to be played back from the folder which contains it (☞ P.32). • [•] will appear on the sub LCD. • When playback starts, the main LCD turns off.
Playback A Settings relating to playback [Play Mode] (☞ P.71) You can select the playback mode that fits your preference. [Equalizer] (☞ P.71) If you change the equalizer setting, you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality. [Visualizer] (☞ P.71) You can enjoy watching images during the playback of voice files. Playback through earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. • When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off.
Playback A Rewinding 3 Playback A While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 0 button. • [™] 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 0 button. • When you release the 0 button the recorder will resume normal playback.
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 Bit rate WAV format 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz 16 bit or 24 bit MP3 format MPEG1 Layer3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG2 Layer3: 16 kHz, 22.
Setting an index mark A Setting 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. Clearing an index mark 1 Select a file in which index marks you wish to erase are contained. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the index mark to erase.
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. STOP (4) button • [•] will appear on the sub LCD. a File length b File number c Level meter d Elapsed playback time 3 Press the + or − button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume. • The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to [30]. + − button `OK button 3 • [L] will appear on the sub LCD.
Playing movies n Forwarding 3 Playing movies n EN 54 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. • [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.
Playing movies n Locating the beginning of a file While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 9 button. 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. 3 Playing movies n • The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file.
Playing movies n 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. Turn off the power of the recorder and TV before connecting them. Connecting with HDMI mini cable 3 HDMI micro connector Playing movies n HDMI cable 1 Connect the HDMI mini cable to the HDMI connector on the TV. 2 Connect the HDMI mini cable to the HDMI connector on the recorder. 3 Turn on the TV and switch [Input] to [HDMI].
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 2 Press the A-B REPEAT button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback. • [w] will flash on the sub LCD.
Erasing A n Erasing files A selected file can be erased from a folder. 3 Press the + or − button to select [File Erase]. + − button `OK button ERASE button 3 Erasing A n 1 Select the file you want to erase (☞ P.32). 4 Press the `OK button. 5 Press the + button to select [Start]. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode in the file list display, press the ERASE button. EN 58 • If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop mode.
Erasing A n 6 Press the `OK button. Erasing all files in a folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. + − button `OK button ERASE 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. 3 Erasing A n 1 Select the folder you want to erase (☞ P.32). 2 While the recorder is during stop mode in the folder list display, press the ERASE button.
Erasing A n 3 Press the + or − button to select [Erase in Folder]. 3 Erasing A n 4 Press the `OK button. 5 Press the + button to select [Start]. EN 60 6 Press the `OK button. • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. • [Erase Done] is displayed when the folder is erased.
Erasing A n Partially erasing a file An unwanted part of a file can be erased. 3 In the position you want to end partial erase, press the ERASE button again. It is recommended to make a copy of the original file before partially erasing it (☞ P.79, P.92). • [Start point] and [End point] on the sub LCD flash alternatively. 4 Press the ERASE button. 1 Play the file you want to partially erase. 3 Erasing A n ERASE button • Forward a file to the position that shall be erased.
Erasing A n 3 Erasing A n EN 62 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).
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. + − button `OK button MENU button 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. 4 5 Press the `OK or 9 button. • Moves to the setting of the selected item. Menu setting method 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button.
Menu setting method 7 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. 4 Menu setting method EN 64 8 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. 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.
Menu setting method CRec Menu 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.
Menu setting method 4 Menu setting method Notes • The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the recording level is set to [Auto]. Set the recording level to [Manual] to use the recording level adjustment feature. • 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.
Menu setting method Rec Monitor 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. 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.
Menu setting method JRecording Settings 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. 1 Select the image quality. 4 Menu setting method EN 68 [1920 ×1080 30fps] [1280 × 720 30fps] [640 × 480 30fps]: • Setting the resolution to higher values (number of pixels) allows more detailed shootings, but will result in larger files.
Menu setting method Magic Movie 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. [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. [Off]: Disables this function.
Menu setting method When [Quick Operation] is selected: 1 Point the lens at a white sheet of paper. • Place the sheet of paper so that it fills the screen, and avoid creating shadows. 2 Press the `OK button. • The white balance is set. Note • The registered white balance is stored into the recorder. It will not be deleted even if you turn the power off. Exposure Comp.
Menu setting method #Play Menu Play Mode A n You can select the playback mode that fits your preference. Select the desired playback mode: 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.
Menu setting method !File Menu File Lock A n Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder (☞ P.59). [On]: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased. Replace A n 4 See “Rearranging files [Replace] A n” (☞ P.78). Menu setting method See “Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy] A n” (☞ P.79).
Menu setting method DLCD/Sound Menu 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]. Sub LCD A n You can set the backlighting time interval and adjust the contrast of the sub LCD. 1 Select [Contrast] or[Backlight]. 2 Select the setting. Note • When the [Beep] setting is set to [Off], the beep of the [Self Timer] function does not sound. Language(Lang) A n You can select the display language for this recorder.
Menu setting method EDevice Menu Auto Power Off A n Forgetting to turn the power off can be prevented. If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 minutes (Initial setting) while the power is turned on, the power will be turned off. [5min.] [10min.] [30min.] [1hour]: Set the length of time before the power will be turned off. [Off]: Disables this function. • If any button is pressed, the elapsed time count before the power turns off will start over again.
Menu setting method Recording Settings: [Image Quality] [Main LCD Display] [Reverse Angle Recording] [Magic Movie ] [Image Stabilizer] [Metering] [White Balance] [Exposure Comp.] [High ISO Mode] [640×480 30fps] [MP3 320kbps] [On] [Off] [Off] [On] [Multi-zone Metering] [{] (Auto) [±0.0EV] [Normal] Play Menu: [Play Mode] [Equalizer] [Visualizer] [File] [Off] [Off] LCD/Sound Menu: [3] [Level 06] [10Seconds] [On] [On] [English] Device Menu: [Auto Power Off] [Fn.
Menu setting method Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] A 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.
Menu setting method a Voice sync level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) 5 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. 6 Voice sync recording stops automatically.
Menu setting method 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. + − button `OK button MENU button 4 Menu setting method 1 Select the folder for which you would like to rearrange the file order (☞ P.32). 2 Select [Replace] from the menu on the [File Menu]. • For details on how to enter the menu settings, see “Menu setting method” (☞ P.63).
Menu setting method Moving/Copying files [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 MENU button 4 Press the `OK button. 5 Press the + or − button to select the folder you want to move or copy the file to. 6 Press the `OK button. 4 Menu setting method 1 In the file list display, press the + or − button to select the file you want to move or copy (☞ P.32).
Menu setting method 4 Menu setting method EN 80 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.
Menu setting method Dividing files [File Divide] A n 3 Press the + button to select [Start]. Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so that they are easier to manage and edit. 4 Press the `OK button. + − button `OK button MENU button • [Dividing!] will appear and file dividing will start. • File dividing is completed when [File divide completed] appears. 4 Menu setting method It is recommended to make a copy of the original file before dividing a file (☞ P.79, P.92).
Menu setting method 4 Menu setting method EN 82 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].
Menu setting method 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. Setting To call up a registered function: When the Fn button is pressed, menu setting display of registered function will appear: [Rec Mode]: [PCM] [MP3]: The recording rate can be configured for each file format.
Menu setting method Changing the USB class [USB Settings] A n When [USB Connect] is selected: 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). + − button `OK button 4 Menu setting method MENU button 1 Select [USB Settings] from the menu on the [Device Menu].
Menu setting method When [USB Class] is selected: 6 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. 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].
Menu setting method Formatting the recorder [Format] A n + − button `OK button 4 Menu setting method 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. 4 Press the + button again to select [Start]. 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).
Menu setting method 4 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.
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 Macintosh Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6 CPU: PowerPC® G5 or Intel Multicore Processor 1.5 GHz or above RAM: 512 MB or more Hard drive space: 300 MB or more Drive: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive Browser: Macintosh Safari 2.0 or later 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 Others: • Audio device • Environment where the Internet can be utilized (Quick Time version 7.
Connecting to your PC 1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 5 3 While the recorder is during stop mode or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder. Connecting to your PC • [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).
Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC 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 drive icon for this recorder displayed on the desktop to the Recycle Bin icon. • 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.
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. Windows 1 Connect the recorder to your PC (☞ P.90). 2 Open the Explorer window.
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). 2 Open the “Quick Time”. • The control screen of Quick Time Player is visualized. 3 Select [Open File] from the [File] menu. • The [Open A File] dialog box appears. 4 At the dialog screen, set the [File location], [File type], and [File name] for the file you want to play.
Using Quick Time Play the movie file 1 Connect the recorder to your PC (☞ P.90). 2 Open the “Quick Time”. • The control screen of Quick Time Player appears. 3 Select [Open File] from the [File] menu. • The [Open A File] dialog box appears. 3 4 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]. 5 4 5 Play the movie file.
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). 2 Connect the recorder to your PC (☞ P.90). • The live image is displayed on the main LCD of the recorder during PC camera operation. • Use the + or – button of the recorder for zooming during PC camera operation. Notes • It’s possible to shoot and share only movie files.
Other information Alarm message list 6 Alarm message list EN 96 Message Meaning Explanation Action [Battery Low] Low battery power. Battery power is getting low. 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. [File Protected] Erase-locked. Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file (☞ P.72). [Cannot record in this folder] Not an audio-recording folder.
Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [Some files can't be moved(copied).] File cannot be moved (copied). A file with the same file name exists in the destination folder for a move (copy) operation. Please select another file. [This file can’t be divided.] File which cannot be split. Attempting to split a file other than PCM files recorded in this recorder. Please select another file. [Cooling circuit. Please Wait] Recording and shooting are not possible.
Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Won’t start Unable to record 6 Unable to shooting Troubleshooting No sound picked up by the built-in microphone Unable to record through an external microphone Probable cause Action The battery is not loaded properly. Check the direction of the battery (☞ P.17). Battery power is getting low. Charge the battery (☞ P.19, P.20). The power is off. Turn the power on (☞ P.23). Battery power is getting low. Charge the battery (☞ P.19, P.20).
Troubleshooting Symptom Recording level too low Recording level too high Cannot find the recorded Voice File Probable cause Action The recording level has not been adjusted. Adjust the recording level and then try recording once more (☞ P.35, P.65). The microphone sensitivity is too low. Set [Mic Sense] to [High] (☞ P.65). This could potentially be because the output level for the connected external devices are too low. Adjust the output level for the connected devices.
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). The file is read-only. Unlock the file or cancel the read-only setting of the file on the PC. The file is MP3 format. An index cannot be set for files in MP3 format. Cannot recharge Contains battery other than the specified battery. Please insert the chargeable battery provided.
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 (omni-directional): ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. These are highly sensitive omnidirectional microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances.
Specifications MP3 format General points 4 Recording format: Voice: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) Movie: MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) 4 Recording medium: 44.1 kHz 4 Maximum headphone output: â 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2) 2,930,000 pixels (16:9) 2,190,000 pixels (4:3) 4 MIC jack: Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker Input Jack [Microphone]: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ Input Jack [Line]: ø 3.
Specifications 4 During recording mode (Built-in microphone): MP3 format [320 kbps 44.1 kHz] 50 Hz to 20 kHz [256 kbps 44.1 kHz] 50 Hz to 20 kHz [128 kbps 44.1 kHz] 50 Hz to 17 kHz 60 Hz to 20 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.
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. 3h. 45min. 7h. 25min. 15h. 20min. 16h. 40min. [88.2 kHz/24 bit] 30min. 1h. 2h. 4h. 8h. 5min. [48 kHz/16 bit] 1h. 20min. 2h. 45min. 5h. 30min. 11h. 20min.
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] 10min. 20min. 45min. 1h. 30min. 3h. 6h. [88.2 kHz/24 bit] 10min. 20min. 45min. 1h. 30min. 3h. 6h. [48 kHz/16 bit] 15min. 30min. 1h. 2h. 4h. 8h. [44.1 kHz/16 bit] 15min. 30min. 1h. 2h. 4h. 8h. Shooting mode 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB [320 kbps 44.1 kHz] 30min. 1h. 2h. 4h. 30min. 9h. 30min. 19h. [256 kbps 44.1 kHz] 30min. 1h. 2h. 4h. 30min. 9h.
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] approx. 30 min. [96 kHz 24 bit] approx. 45 min. [88.2 kHz 24 bit] approx. 30 min. [88.2 kHz 24 bit] approx. 45 min. [48 kHz 16 bit] approx. 35 min. [48 kHz 16 bit] approx. 1 h. [44.1 kHz 16 bit] approx.
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 distec@olympus.
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111 http://www.olympus.com OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448 http://www.olympusamerica.com OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)40-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany. http://www.olympus-europa.
