Olympus LS-12 Specifications

ENThank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and saf

1Main features10EN Smart mode ([SMART]) for facilitating ▌high-quality recording The [ SMART ] Mode detects the maximum volume input during a set

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1Main features11ENMain features Metronome function ▌ This feature can be used as a rhythm guide during recording. A brand-new microphone design wit

1Identification of parts12ENq-=ertyu*()34568970!@#$%^&w21 Identification of parts 1 Built-in stereo microphone 2 Built-in center microphon

1Identification of parts13ENIdentification of parts34123412 Folder list screen ▌ File list screen ▌ 1 Total number of recorded files in the folde

1Identification of parts14ENIdentification of parts123745689 File screen ▌ 1 Current file name 2 Battery indicator 3 [ OVERdub ] indicat

1Inserting batteries15EN Inserting batteries Notes • Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder. • Be sure to turn off the record

1Turning on/off the power16EN Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption. Existin

1HOLD17EN HOLD If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the current settings will be preserved and all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful

1123Setting the time and date [Time & Date]18EN Setting the time and date [ Time & Date ] When you use the recorder for the first time, or w

1Setting the time and date [Time & Date]19ENSetting the time and date [Time & Date] Example: March 24, 2012 3M 24D 2012Y(Initial setting)

2EN • The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to

1Inserting and ejecting an SD card20EN Inserting and ejecting an SD card 2 With the SD card facing the correct way, insert it into the card slot as

1LOCKInserting and ejecting an SD card21ENInserting and ejecting an SD card Ejecting an SD card 1 While the recorder is in stop mode, open the card

1[Home] screen operations22EN [ Home ] screen operations When you turn on the recorder, the [ Home ] screen will be displayed. The [ Home ] scr

1[Home] screen operations23EN23456781[Home] screen operations Verifying the current settings ▌ Press and hold the F3 ( INFO ) button on the [ Hom

1001001002002003003004004005005006006007007999999LS-14LS-12001001002002003003004004005005006006007007999999Notes on the folders24EN Notes on the folde

1Selecting folders and files25EN Selecting folders and files Change folders while the recorder is stopped. For information on the layered structure o

2Recording tips for each instrument26EN Recording tips for each instrument Recorder position examples ▌ Voice Position the recorder slightly away f

2Recording tips for each instrument27ENRecording tips for each instrument Acoustic guitar Position the recorder pointing to a place slightly away fr

2132Recording28EN Recording The recorder has three recording modes that can be selected by using the Mode dial. Use them according to your needs. [

2132Recording29ENRecordingdbcae e File length a Elapsed recording time b Remaining memory bar indicator c Remaining recording time d L

3ENIntroduction P. 2Getting started P.10About recording P.26About playback P.40File management P.48Menu setting P.64About the tuner P.80Using the reco

2152,43Recording30ENRecordingebadc [ MANUAL ] mode a Elapsed recording time b Remaining memory bar indicator c Remaining recording time d

2Recording31ENRecordingcbade a Remaining recording time b Remaining memory bar indicator c Level meter (changes according to the recording l

2Recording32ENRecording Notes • Inputting a very loud sound may produce noise even when the Mode dial is set to [ QUICK ] or [ SMART ]. • To en

2Recording33ENRecording Pause ▌ While the recorder is in recording mode, press the REC ( s ) or PLAY ( ` ) button. • [ G ] will appear on th

212Recording34ENRecording Dividing a file while recording You can also divide files while recording. This is useful, for example, when you want to ha

24765Recording35ENRecordinga To EAR jack • Set [ Rec Monitor ] to [ On ] ( ☞ P.68). 4 While the recorder is in stop mode, press t

22Recording36ENRecordinga 5 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the recording level. • You can adjust the recording level by using the 9 or

212120324 _00013.WAVRecording37ENRecording File names are automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. 1 Time stamp: 2012.03.24

2Recording38ENRecording Recording from an external microphone or other device An external microphone or other device can be connected and audio can b

2Recording39ENRecording Notes • If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even after adjusting the recording level ( ☞ P.

4ENIntroductionSafety precautions ... 61 Getting startedMain features...10Identi

3423Playback40ENcdeab Playback The recorder can play back WAV and MP3 format files. To play back a file recorded with another device, you need to tra

3Playback41ENPlayback Settings relating to playback ▌ [ Play Mode ] ( ☞ P.70) You can select the desired playback range and repeat playback.

3Playback42ENPlayback Rewinding ▌ While the recorder is in stop mode in the File screen, press and hold the 0 button. • [ J ] appears on the disp

31,32Playback43ENPlayback Notes • When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback, the recorder stops at the position of the index mark

31Playback44ENPlaybacka Setting an index mark or a temp mark If index marks and temp marks have been placed into your files, you can quickly find a l

3Playback45ENPlayback • Even after an index or temp mark has been placed into a file, recording or playback will continue so you can place index or t

32,3Playback46ENPlayback • While [ y ] is displayed, you can fast forward, rewind, or change the playback speed in the same way as in normal mode to

3cdabPlayback47ENPlayback Pressing any of the following buttons releases segment repeat playback. a Press the F1 ( CANCEL ) button Pressing t

44,6,8112,103,5,7,9Editing [OPTION]48EN Editing [ OPTION ] Moving/Copying a file [ Move/Copy ] Files saved in the internal memory or an SD card can

4Editing [OPTION]49ENEditing [OPTION] 3 Press the + or − button to select [ Move/Copy ]. 2 While the recorder is in stop mode, press the F

5ENTable of contents4 File managementEditing [OPTION]...48Moving/Copying a file [Move/Copy] ...

4Editing [OPTION]50ENEditing [OPTION] 10 Press the F2 ( GO ) button. • File move or file copy starts if [ Moving! ] or [ Copying! ] appe

44,6,8293,5,7Editing [OPTION]51ENEditing [OPTION] 11 Press the F3 ( EXIT ) button to close the [ OPTION ] screen. Protecting a file [ File Loc

4Editing [OPTION]52ENEditing [OPTION] 6 Press the OK button to move to the respective setting. If you selected [ 4One file ]: 1 Press the +

4Editing [OPTION]53ENaEditing [OPTION] 7 Press the + or − button to select [ On ] or [ Off ]. 9 Press the F3 ( EXIT ) button to close t

44,82,69357Editing [OPTION]54ENEditing [OPTION] Dividing a file [ File Divide ] Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided s

4Editing [OPTION]55ENEditing [OPTION] Notes • [ File Divide ] is available only from the File screen. • The recorder cannot divide files when

44,9102,6,7358Editing [OPTION]56ENEditing [OPTION] A • Only a PCM file recorded with this recorder can be partially erased. • This function is no

4Editing [OPTION]57ENEditing [OPTION]a 8 Press the + button to select [ Start ]. • The recorder stops the beginning of the edited file. 7

44,9102,6,7358Editing [OPTION]58ENEditing [OPTION] Trimming a file [Trimming] (LS-14 only) A file can be trimmed down to just the required portion a

4Editing [OPTION]59ENEditing [OPTION]a 7 At the position where you want to end trimming, press the F2 ( END ) button again. 8 Press the + but

6EN 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

44,5623Editing [OPTION]60ENEditing [OPTION] Confirming a file in memory [ Property ] File information can be confirmed from the menu screen. 4 Pre

4324Erasing61EN Erasing Erasing a file A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Select the file you want to erase ( ☞ P.25). 2 While t

44,6,9723,58Erasing62ENErasing [ Selected files ]: Erase multiple selected files. [ All files ]: Erase all files in a folder. 4 Press the O

4Erasing63ENErasing 8 Press the + button to select [ Start ]. Notes • You cannot recover a file once it has been erased. Please check caref

522,4,63,5,718Menu setting method64EN Items in menus are categorized by area, so select an area first and move to the desired item to set it. You can

5Menu setting method65ENMenu setting method 6 Press the + or − button to change the setting. 7 Press the OK button to complete the setting

5Menu setting method66ENMenu setting method , Rec Menu Mic Gain Recording sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. [ Hi ]: Suita

5Menu setting method67ENMenu setting method Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record

5Menu setting method68ENMenu setting method ▌How to enable pre-recording To enable pre-recording, set [ Pre-Recording ] to [ On ]. 1 While t

5Menu setting method69ENMenu setting method When [ Sound ] is selected:Set [ Metronome 1 ] or [ Metronome 2 ] as the sound type. When [ Be

7ENSafety precautions Notes on record files • Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of

5Menu setting method70ENMenu setting method - Play Menu Play Mode You can select the playback mode that best suits the type of audio. Select

5Menu setting method71ENMenu setting method Forward/Reverse Skip Playback ▌ . LCD/Sound Menu Backlight The display will remain lit for ab

5Menu setting method72ENMenu setting method Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be t

5Menu setting method73ENMenu setting method USB Settings You can switch the USB class according to your usage. See “ Changing the USB class [ US

5Menu setting method74ENMenu setting method Guidance [ Voice Guide ] (LS-14 only) This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating condit

5Menu setting method75ENMenu setting method Changing the time and date [ Time & Date ] If the current time and date are not correct, set them usi

5Menu setting method76ENMenu setting method Changing the USB class [ USB Settings ] You can select [ PC ] to connect the recorder to a PC to send

5Menu setting method77ENMenu setting method When [ 4USB Class ] is selected: [ Storage Class ]: Recognized by a PC as an external memory devi

5Menu setting method78ENMenu setting method Formatting the recorder [ Format ] If you format the recorder, all files will be erased and all function

5Menu setting method79ENMenu setting method 7 Press the OK button. • Formatting begins and [ Formatting! ] flashes on the display. • [ For

8ENSafety precautions Battery handling precautions f Danger: s Do not put the battery near fire. s Do not throw the battery into fire or h

61,4Using the tuning function80ENbacd Using the tuning function You can use the recorder’s chromatic tuning function to tune musical instruments. The

6Using the tuning function81ENUsing the tuning function • Tune accurately with the needle pointing to the center of the meter. • The LED indicator

7Operating environment82EN Using the recorder on your PC When connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: Windows ▌ Operati

7Operating environment83ENOperating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC • When you are downloading a file from the recor

7Connecting to your PC84EN 3 While the recorder is in stop mode or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal of the recorder. 1

7Connecting to your PC85ENConnecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC Windows ▌ Macintosh ▌ 2 Confirm that the recorder PEAK indicator lig

7Transferring voice files to your PC86EN Windows ▌ The four folders on this recorder will be displayed as [ RECORDER ], [ 01 ], [ 02 ] and [ 03 ] w

7WindowsMacintoshTransferring voice files to your PC87ENTransferring voice files to your PC Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected ▌ Int

7Usage as external memory of your PC88EN With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stor

8Alarm message list89EN Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [ Battery low ] Low battery power. Battery power is getting

9ENSafety precautions f Warning: s Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock or failure. s D

8Alarm message list90ENAlarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [ Can't create the system file. Connect to PC and erase unn

8Troubleshooting91EN Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The battery is not loaded properly. Verify

8Troubleshooting92ENTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Recording level too high The recording level has not been adjusted. Adjust t

8Troubleshooting93ENTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Noise is audible through the recording monitor Acoustic feedback is occurring

8Accessories (optional)94EN Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on

8Specifications95EN Specifications General ▌ 4 Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) 4 Input lev

8Specifications96ENSpecifications Frequency response ▌ 4 During recording mode ( MIC jack/ LINE IN jack): Linear PCM format 96.0 kHz 24 b

8Specifications97ENSpecifications Guide to recording times ▌ The following values are strictly for reference only. 4 Linear PCM format: Recordin

8Specifications98ENSpecifications Guide to battery life ▌ The following values are strictly for reference only. 4 In recording mode (Internal mem

8Technical assistance and support99EN The following contact information relates to technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Te