Olympus LS-20M Especificaciones

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

101ENMain featuress Shoots full high definition videos at the high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. You can change the shooting resolution according

1006ENSymptom Probable cause ActionUnable to set index marksThe maximum number of marks has been reached.Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P.52).The file is

1015ENAccessories (optional)Accessories (optional)s 2-channel microphone (omni-directional): ME30WTwo ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a

1026ENSpecificationsGeneral points4 Recording format:Voice: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)Movie: MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264

1036ENSpecificationsMP3 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 kHzSpecifications G

1046EN Note• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.Guide to recor

1056ENSpecifications4 1280×720 30fps:Shooting modeSD card1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB[96 kHz/24 bit] 10min. 20min. 45min. 1h. 30min. 3h. 6h.[88.2

1066ENSpecifications and design are subject to change without notice.Maximum shooting time per file• The maximum size of a single movie file is limit

1076ENTechnical assistance and supportThe following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.s Technical

EN-BD3355-01AP1104OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111http:

111ENLOCKChecking the contents of the boxChecking the contents of the boxThe following items are included with the recorder.If anything is missing or

121ENoiru=654q310!@^%$#*789&()-wepty2Identification of parts1 Built-in stereo microphone(R)2 Built-in stereo microphone(L)3 PEAK/LED indicator lig

131EN1231241562 3Identification of partsDisplay (LCD panel)1 Root folder indicator2 Folder nameFile list display1 Current folder name2 File name3 Guid

141EN12331241562 31 Current folder name2 Folder name/File name3 Guide indicatorList display 21 Current folder name2 File name3 Guide indicator4 A mod

151EN121231263784 51 Root folder indicator2 Folder nameFile list display1 Current folder name2 File name3 Guide indicator4 n mode [Movie] mode displa

161EN^14235 678 90!@ #$%4 Icon display:1 Shooting mode (s) (n)2 Recording Level (i)3 Zoom (h)/ Volume (g)4 Microphone Sensitivity (q)(r)5 Low Cut Fil

171ENPower supplyInserting the batteryThis recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (LI-42B). Do not use any other type of battery. 1

181EN 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 caus

191ENPower supplyCharging by connecting to a computer via USBYou can charge the battery by connecting to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure

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

201ENConnect to the USB-AC adapter to chargeIt can be charged by connecting to the USB-AC adapter (F-3AC). 1 Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the A

211EN Notes• Charging is not possible during recording, shooting or playback.• When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to th

221EN Notes• This recorder is designed to fully charge battery regardless of their energy level. However, for best results when charging newly purch

231ENTurning on/off the powerWhen the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is

241ENIf 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

251EN• 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 1

261EN Note• If you press the ` OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. 1 While the reco

271ENLOCKInserting and ejecting an SD cardThe “SD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both SD and SDHC. You can use any commercially availa

281ENLOCK 2 Push the SD card inward to unlock it, and let it eject partially.• The SD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely. 3

291EN001002001003999Folder AFolder BFolder CFolder DFolder ERootNotes on the foldersNotes on the folders Note• Files or folders located under the fo

3EN123456INDEXTable of contents P.4Safety precautions P.5Getting started P.10About recording/shooting P.34About playback P.48Menu setting P.63Us

301ENRootMovie100Movie101Movie102Folder A999OLYMPFolder A0010020039999EditMovie999DCIMFolder FileAbout the folders for movie shootingsMovie files reco

311EN001002003004005999RootArtist 01Artist 02Artist 03Album 01Album 02Album 03MusicFolder FileNotes on the foldersAbout the folder for music playbackW

321ENPlease change folders only when the recorder's operation is stopped. For information on the layeredstructure of the folders, see the section

331ENSwitching between voice and movie modeThe recorder has two modes: voice recorder and movie recorder. Select the mode according to the purpose of

234ENAbout recording/shootingBefore recording AGetting ReadyChanging modes:Slide the mode switch on the recorder to A (☞ P.33).Select the recording fo

235ENRecording AacbRecording A 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.32).• The recording/shooting indicator light will flash and [≠] will appear on the

236ENe 4 Press the REC (s) button to start recording.• The recording/shooting indicator light grows and [K] will appear on the sub LCD.d Elapsed rec

237ENRecording AAbout recordings in linear PCM format exceeding 2GB:The recording will continue even if the volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in th

238ENRecording AListening while audio is recorded (REC Monitor)If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder,

239ENRecording ARecording settingsRecording conditionIndoor musical performance Band performance in a practice studioPerformance in a vast hall, etc.O

4ENIntroductionINDEX ...3Table of contents ...

240ENBefore you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack, change the [Input Jack] setting to [Microphone] (☞ P.67).Recording from external micro

241EN Note• If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even after adjusting the recording level (☞ P.65), this could potentia

242ENBefore shooting movies nGetting ReadyChanging modes:Slide the mode switch on the recorder to n (☞ P.33).Point the lens toward the subjectPoint th

243ENbdcafeShooting movies n 3 Press the REC (s) button to start shooting.Shooting movies n• The recording/shooting indicator light grows and [K] wi

244ENg Notes• To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the recording, confirm that the shooting is activated by checking the recording/shooti

245ENaaAdjusting the volume 1 Press the `OK button during shooting to change the function of the + and − buttons.a Volume control indicator 2 Press

246ENLLRRShooting movies n Settings relating to shootingSelect the desired settings according the shooting environment and purpose of use (☞ P.68 ~ P.

247ENShooting’s recorded sound settingsConfigure the settings of the sound recorded during shooting (☞ P.65 ~ P.67). It is convenient to use these set

483ENPlayback A 2 Press the `OK button to start playback.About playback 1 Select the file to be played back from the folder which contains it (☞ P.3

493ENPlayback ASettings relating to playback[Play Mode] (☞ P.71) You can select the playback mode that fits your preference.[Equalizer] (☞ P.71)If you

5ENBefore 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

503ENRewindingWhile the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 0 button.• [™] will appear on the sub LCD.• If you rele

513ENAbout music fileIn cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampl

523EN• To add index marks, the index function must be registered to the Fn button (☞ P.74).Setting an index markIf index marks is placed, you can qui

533ENPlaying movies nPlaying movies n 2 Press the `OK button to start playback. 1 Select the movie file to play (☞ P.32).• [•] will appear on the s

543ENWhile the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 9 button.• [ß] will appear on the sub LCD.• If you release the 9

553ENPlaying movies nLocating the beginning of a fileWhile the recorder is during playback mode, press the 9 button.• The recorder skips to the begin

563ENTo play back movies on a TVYou can use any commercially available HDMI mini cable (Type D) to connect the recorder to a high definition compatibl

573EN 1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly, and start playback.This function enables repeated playback of part o

583ENErasing A nErasing filesA selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Select the file you want to erase (☞ P.32). 3 Press the + or − button to

593ENErasing A n 6 Press the `OK button.• The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start.• [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erase

6ENWarning regarding data loss:• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work

603EN 3 Press the + or − button to select [Erase in Folder]. 4 Press the `OK button. 5 Press the + button to select [Start]. 6 Press the `OK butto

613ENErasing A nPartially erasing a fileAn unwanted part of a file can be erased. 1 Play the file you want to partially erase.• Forward a file to th

623ENErasing A n Notes• You cannot recover a file once it has been erased. Please check carefully before erasing.• The file creation date will not

634ENMenu setting method Menu setting method 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button.Menu setting• The menu will appear on t

644EN 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

654ENMenu setting methodCRec MenuMic Sense A nMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.[High]: This is a highly sensitive mode w

664ENLow Cut Filter A nThe recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can

674ENRec Monitor A nSelect whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack.[On]: Enables the recording monitor function. Sound

684ENJRecording SettingsImage Quality nYou can set the image quality (resolution) of the movie you will shoot. Select an image mode according to the

694ENMagic Movie n4 types of filters allow you to easily apply various effects when shooting movies, enabling you to capture dynamic scenes and spec

7ENBattery handling precautionsFollow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electr

704ENExposure Comp. nThe standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the recorder based on the shooting mode can be adjusted brighter or darke

714EN#Play MenuPlay Mode A nYou can select the playback mode that fits your preference.Select the desired playback mode:[File]: Stop after playing

724EN!File MenuFile Lock A nLocking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase

734ENDLCD/Sound MenuMain LCD A nMain LCD contrast can be adjusted in 5 levels.• You can adjust the main LCD contrast level from [1] to [5].Sub LCD

744ENEDevice MenuAuto Power Off A nForgetting to turn the power off can be prevented. If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 minutes (Init

754EN Recording Settings:[Image Quality] [640×480 30fps] [MP3 320kbps][Main LCD Display] [On][Reverse Angle Recording] [Off][Magic Movie ]

764ENaVoice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] AVoice sync recording starts when a voice louder than the voice sync level (detection level) is detected. Whe

774ENa 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. [

784EN 6 Press the `OK button to complete the setting.• If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 3 through 6.• Pressing the 0 button without pr

794EN[Move]: Move a file in the SD card to another folder in the SD card.[Copy]: Copy a file in the SD card to another folder within the SD card.Mov

8EN• Rechargeable battery have limited lifetime. When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the

804EN Notes• The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient.• The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of files exceed

814EN+ − button`OK buttonMENU buttonDividing files [File Divide] A nFiles with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so that they a

824EN Notes• The recorder cannot divide files when the number of files in the folder exceeds 999.• Locked files cannot be divided (☞ P.72).• When

834ENFn Setting [Fn. setting] A nWhen functions are registered in the Fn button, each time the Fn button is pressed, you can set or change the menu of

844ENChanging the USB class [USB Settings] A nBesides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to AC adapter to rech

854ENWhen [USB Class] is selected: 6 Press the + or − button to change the setting.[Storage class]: Recognized as an external memory device from the

864ENFormatting the recorder [Format] A n 1 Select [Format] from the menu on the [Device Menu].• For details on how to enter the menu settings, see

874EN Notes• Never format the recorder from a PC.• When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files,

885ENUsing the recorder on your PCOperating environmentBy being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:• Voice files recorde

895ENOperating environmentMacintoshOperating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6CPU: PowerPC® G5 or Intel Multicore Processor 1.5 GHz or aboveRAM: 512

9ENSafety 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 heate

905ENConnecting 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 stop mode or turned off

915ENConnecting to your PCWindows 1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage

925ENFolder A Folder BFolder CFolder DMusicRecorderWindowsRemovable DiskMacintoshLS20MFolder EDCIMTransfer the voice files to your PCThe 5 voice folde

935ENUsing Quick TimeUsing Quick TimeYou can transfer the voice files you record and movie files you shoot with the recorder to a PC, and then use Qui

945ENPlay 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

955ENUsing as PC cameraUsing as PC cameraOn a PC running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, you can use the recorder as a PC camera.To Use the R

966ENOther informationMessage Meaning Explanation Action[Battery Low] Low battery power. Battery power is getting low.Charge the battery (☞ P.19, P.20

976ENAlarm message listMessage Meaning Explanation Action[Some files can't be moved(copied).]File cannot be moved (copied).A file with the same f

986ENTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionNothing appears on the displayThe battery is not loaded properly.Check the direction of the battery (

996ENTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionRecording level too lowThe recording level has not been adjusted.Adjust the recording level and then