Olympus LS-3 Specifications

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

101ENChecking the contents of the boxChecking the contents of the boxVoice Recorder USB cableStrap• Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries (2)• Olympus Sonori

1006ENSpecifications Specifi cationsGuide to recording timesThe following values are strictly references.4 Linear PCM format:Recording modeBuilt-in me

1016ENSpecifi cationsSpecifications Maximum recording time per file• The maximum capacity for a single file is limited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3

1026ENTechnical assistance and supportThe following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.s Technical

EN-BD3007-01AP1105OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan.Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111http:/

111ENIdentification of partsIdentification of parts1 Built-in stereo microphone (L/R)2 Built-in center microphone3 PEAK indicator light (LED) LED ind

121ENIdentification of partsIdentification of parts1 2 3 456789@0!12 3451 2 345Display (LCD panel)1 Recording media indicator[l]: Built-in flash memor

131ENIdentification of partsIdentification of parts1 2 4368790!@#$51 2 3451 2 345List display 21 Recording media indicator[l]: Built-in flash memory[m

141ENIdentification of partsIdentification of parts[«]: Timer[A]: Alarm[?]: Microphone Sensitivity[û]: VCVA[Æ]: Voice sync[ü]: Pre-recording[ù]: Rec L

151ENPower supplyPower supplyInserting batteriesThis recorder can be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries.• When c

161ENPower supplyPower supply Notes• Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder.• When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olymp

171ENPower supplyPower supplyCharging by connecting to a computer via USBYou can charge the batteries by connecting to a PC’s USB port. When charging,

181ENPower supplyPower supplywill be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of batteries.Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter (op

191ENPower supplyPower supplyCautions concerning the rechargeable batteriesRead the following descriptions carefully when you use the Ni-MH rechargeab

2ENIntroduction• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the late

201ENPower supplyPower supplyTurning on/off the powerWhen the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimu

211ENHOLDIf you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when

221ENSetting time and dateIf you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Se

231ENSetting time and dateSetting time and date [Time & Date] 2 Press the + or − button to select [Device Menu] tab.• You can change the menu dis

241ENInserting and ejecting a microSD cardThe “microSD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. With this recorder,

251ENInserting and ejecting a microSD cardInserting and ejecting a microSD card Notes• It is possible to switch the recording media over to the built

261EN[Home] display operations[Home] display operations 1 Press the LIST button repeatedly to set the [Home] display.• [Home] will appear on the displ

271ENHomeFolder AFolder BFolder CFolder D001002003004200Folder FileRecorderFolder ENotes on the foldersNotes on the foldersThe built-in memory or the

281ENNotes on the foldersArtist 01Artist 02Artist 03001002003004200Album 01Album 02Album 03HomeMusicFolder FileNotes on the foldersAbout the folder fo

291ENSelecting the folders and filesChange folders while the operation is stopped or during play. For information on the layeredstructure of the folde

3EN123456IntroductionSafety precautions ... 41 Getting startedMain features ...

230ENRecordingdabceAbout recording Recording 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P. 27 ). 2 Press the REC (s) button to prepare recording.• The recordi

231ENRecordingRecordingf 4 Press the STOP (4) button to stop recording.• [L] will appear on the display.f File length Notes• To ensure that you do no

232ENRecordingRecordingSettings relating to Recording[Mic Select] (☞ P. 50)Select whether or not the built-in center microphone is to be turned On or

233ENRecordingRecordingChanging the recording scene [Rec Scene]You can easily change the recording settings by selecting the scene which best matches

234ENLS_3 0001 .MP3123RecordingRecordingRecommended settings by recording conditionThe recorder is initially set to [PCM 44.1kHz] mode so that you can

235ENRecordingRecordingRecording from external microphone or other devicesThe external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can

236ENRecordingRecording Note• If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even after adjusting the recording level (☞ P.51), th

373ENPlaybackeabcdPlaybacka Recording media indicator, File name, Folder indicatorb File lengthc Elapsed playback timed Playback position bar indica

383ENPlaybackPlaybackSettings relating to playback[Noise Cancel](☞ P. 57) If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings,

393ENPlaybackPlaybackWhile the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 9 button.• [ß] will appear on the display.• If yo

4ENBefore 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 e

403ENPlaybackPlaybackAbout music fileIn cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sur

413ENPlaybackPlaybackaChanging the playback speedChange the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing

423ENPlaybackPlayback 1 While the recorder is during recording mode or playback mode, press the F2 (INDEX) button.• A number appears on the display

433ENPlaybackPlayback 1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly, and start playback. 2 Press the F1 (A-B) button at t

443ENPlaybackPlaybackCanceling the segment repeat playback functionPressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback.a Pr

453ENErasingErasingErasing filesA selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the f

463ENErasingErasing 3 Press the + button to select [Start].Partially erasing a fileAn unwanted part of a file can be erased. 1 Play the file you want

473ENErasingErasing 4 Press the ERASE button.• The display will switch to [Partial erasing !] and start the partial erase. The deletion is completed

484ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU/SCENE button.• The menu will appear on the disp

494ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method• Pressing the 0 button without pressing the`OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previ

5ENSafety precautions• When attaching this recorder to a tripod, be sure to rotate only the screw of the tripod in the tripod socket of this recorder

504ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method, Rec MenuMic SelectSelect whether or not the built-in center microphone is to be turned On or Off.[Central

514ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodRec ModeThe recorder can record in the linear PCM format. High resolution recording at a high sampling rate

524ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method• If too big sound is input, the noise may occur even if [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] or [Limiter ON]. Als

534ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodabVCVAWhen the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Var

544ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodaV-Sync. RecVoice sync recording starts when a voice louder than the voice sync level (detection level) is

554ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method[Scene Select]: You can select a recording setting from among the previously saved settings.[Scene Save]: Y

564ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodPlug-inPowerExternal microphones which are supported by plug in power can also be used. Whether or not to s

574ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method• When using the [EUPHONY] function, the following functions are not available.• Slow/Fast speed playback

584ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodSkip SpaceThis function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for a se

594ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodPlay Scene Voice files recorded in the recorder and music files downloaded from the PC can be saved in the

6ENSafety precautions• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the recorder’s body may be lower than the environmental t

604ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method. LCD/Sound MenuBacklightThe display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button o

614ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodTime & DateSee “Setting time and date [Time & Date]” (☞ P. 22).USB SettingsSee “Changing the USB cl

624ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method[Skip Space] [Forward Skip] [File Skip] [Reverse Skip] [File Skip][Alarm] [Off][Play Scene] [Off][Reverb]

634ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method 6 Press the `OK button to complete the setting.• If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 3 through

644ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method[move > memory]: Move a file in the built-in memory or microSD card to another folder within the built-

654ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodWhen you select [1file]:1 Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move or copy.2 Press th

664ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodDividing files [File Divide]Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so that the

674ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodTimer recording [Timer Rec]Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. You can pr

684ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method[Time] setting:1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select “Hour” and “Minute” in the [Start Time] and “Hour” and

694ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method• If the batteries run out while recording based on the timer setting, the recorder will stop recording. C

7ENSafety precautionsf Caution:• Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover t

704ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method 4 Press the + or − button to select the item to set.• Select items you want to set from among [On/Off] [D

714ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method• Select the folder using the + or – buttons and press the `OK button to move to file selection. Use the +

724ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method[On/Off] setting:1 Press the + or – button to select between [On] and [Off].[On]: Guidance will be provid

734ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methodChanging the USB class[USB Settings]Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [AC Adapte

744ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method 7 Press the ` OK button to complete the setting. 8 Press the F2 (EXIT) button to close the menu screen. No

754ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method 6 Press the + button again to select [Start]. 4 Press the + button to select [Start]. 5 Press the `OK butt

764ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method• It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never perform operations such as the following while

775ENOperating environmentUsing the recorder on your PCOperating environmentBy being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:•

785ENOperating environmentOperating environmentMacintoshOperating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6CPU: PowerPC® G5 or Intel Multicore Processor 1.5 G

795ENUsing Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus SonorityFunctions available in the Olympus SonorityVarious functions such as file management and editing are

81ENMain featuresMain featuress Built-in 3-microphone system (high-sensitivity stereo microphones and central microphone).The combination of high-sen

805ENUsing Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus SonorityInstalling software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the

815ENUsing Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus SonorityMacintosh 1 Insert “Olympus Sonority” into the CD-ROM drive.• Proceed to step 3 when the content of

825ENUsing Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus SonorityUninstalling softwareTo uninstall any of the software component of the “Olympus Sonority” software in

835ENUsing Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus Sonority{4Copying voice guide dataIf you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voic

845ENUsing Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus SonorityUpgrade functionThe “Olympus Sonority” can be upgraded to the Plus Version (Optional) to expand and i

855ENUsing Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus SonorityFunctions available in the Olympus Sonority Plus:Besides the usual functions, the “Olympus Sonority P

865ENUsing Olympus SonorityUsing Olympus Sonority2312Using online helpTo open Online Help:• While “Olympus Sonority” is running, select [Contents] fr

875ENConnecting to your PCConnecting to your PC 1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 3 While the recorder is during st

885ENConnecting to your PCConnecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PC• The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used.• When the wi

895ENTransfer the voice files to your PCFolder A Folder BFolder CFolder DMusicLS_3 RecorderFolder A Folder BFolder CFolder DMusicRecorderWindowsRemova

91ENMain featuresMain featuress EUPHONY MOBILE has been included to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality (☞ P.57).

905ENUsage as external memory of the PCUsage as external memory of the PCIn addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recorder

916ENAlarm message listOther informationMessage Meaning Explanation Action[Battery Low] Low battery power.Battery power is getting low.Charge the batt

926ENAlarm message listAlarm message listMessage Meaning Explanation Action[Can’t make the system file. Connect to PC and deleteunnecessary file]The m

936ENTroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionNothing appears on the displayThe batteries are not loaded properly.Verify that the ba

946ENTroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionVoice files are not recorded in stereoThe connected external microphone is monaural.Wh

956ENTroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionUnable to set index marks, temp marksThe maximum number of marks has been reached.Eras

966ENAccessories (optional)Accessories (optional)s Stereo microphone: ME51SThe built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording.

976ENSpecifi cationsSpecificationsGeneral points4 Recording format:Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)WMA (Windows Media Audio)

986ENSpecifications Specifi cationsFrequency response4 During recording mode (Microphone jack):Linear PCM format96 kHz 24 bit 40 Hz to 44 kHz88.2 kHz

996ENSpecifi cationsSpecifications Guide to battery lifeThe following values are strictly references.4 Alkaline batteries:Recording modeBuilt-in stereo