Olympus LS-20M Operating and maintenance manual

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LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-20M
Linear PCM Recorder
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction
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item, error or omission, please contact our Customer Support Center.
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the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service
station, or any other reason is excluded.
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HDMI Licensing LLC.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal andnoncommercial use of
a consumer to.
• Encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (AVC VIDEO) and/or.
• Decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and noncommercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.
No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. see
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INDEX
Table of contents P.4
Safety precautions P.5
Getting started P.10
About recording/shooting P.34
About playback P.48
Menu setting P.65
Using the recorder on your PC P.92
Other information P.100

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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..................................................12
Display (LCD panel)................................................................ 13
Power supply................................................................17
Inserting the battery............................................................. 17
Connect to the USB-AC adapter to charge............................. 19
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB.................... 20
Turning on/off the power...................................................... 23
HOLD ............................................................................24
Setting time and date [Time & Date] .............................25
Changing the time and date.................................................. 26
Inserting and ejecting an SD card .................................27
Inserting an SD card .............................................................. 27
Ejecting an SD card................................................................ 27
Notes on the folders .....................................................29
About the folders for voice recordings.................................. 29
About the folders for movie shootings ................................. 30
About the folder for music playback..................................... 31
Selecting the folders and files ......................................32
Switching between voice and movie mode... ................33
2 About recording/shooting
Before recording A.......................................................34
Adjusting recording level and microphone sensitivity ................. 34
Recording A.................................................................35
Recommended settings by recording condition .................. 39
Recording from external microphone or other devices........ 40
Before shooting movies n..........................................42
Point the lens toward the subject......................................... 42
Shooting movies n.....................................................43
3 About playback
Playback A...................................................................48
Setting an index mark A..............................................52
Playing movies n.......................................................53
To play back movies on a TV ..................................................56
How to begin segment repeat playback An..............57
Erasing An...............................................................58
Erasing files ........................................................................... 58
Erasing all files in a folder ..................................................... 59
Partially erasing a file ........................................................... 61
Trimming files An....................................................63
4 Menu setting
Menu setting method...................................................65
CRec Menu...................................................................... 67
JRecording Settings.................................................... 71
#Play Menu.................................................................... 74
!File Menu ..................................................................... 76
DLCD/Sound Menu ........................................................ 77
EDevice Menu................................................................ 78
Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] A................................... 80
Rearranging files [Replace] An....................................... 82
Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy] An.................... 83
Dividing files [File Divide] An.......................................... 85
Fn Setting [Fn. setting] An.............................................. 87
Changing the USB class [USB Settings] An..................... 88
Formatting the recorder [Format] An............................. 90
5 Using the recorder on your PC
Operating environment................................................92
Connecting to your PC...................................................94
Disconnecting from your PC.................................................. 95
Transfer the voice files to your PC .................................96
Using Quick Time ..........................................................97
Using as PC camera .......................................................99
6 Other information
Alarm message list .....................................................100
Troubleshooting.........................................................102
Accessories (optional).................................................105
Specifications.............................................................106
Technical assistance and support................................ 111
Table of contents

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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
fDanger
If the product is used without
observing the information given
under this symbol, serious injury
or death may result.
fWarning
If the product is used without
observing the information given
under this symbol, injury or
death may result.
fCaution
If the product is used without
observing the information
given under this symbol, minor
personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or loss of valuable
data may result.
Caution for usage environment
• To protect the high-precision technology
contained in this product, never leave
the recorder in the places listed below,
no matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity
are high or go through extreme changes.
Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near
other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or
humidifiers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the
rain. When using products with weatherproof
designs, read their manuals as well.
• In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the recorder or subject it to
severe shocks or vibrations.
• The recorder may malfunction if it is
used in a location where it is subject to
a magnetic/ electromagnetic field, radio
waves, or high voltage, such as near a
TV set, microwave, video game, loud
speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio
tower, or transmission towers. In such
cases, turn the recorder off and on again
before further operation.
• Avoid recording or playing back near
cellular phones or other wireless
equipment, as they may cause
interference and noise. If you experience
noise, move to another place, or move
the recorder further away from such
equipment.
• Do not use organic solvents such as
alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the
unit.
• When attaching this recorder to a
tripod, be sure to rotate only the screw
of the tripod in the tripod socket of this
recorder. Never rotate the recorder.

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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.
• Any liability for passive damages or damage of
any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a
defect of the product, repair performed by the
third party other than Olympus or an Olympus
authorized service station, or any other reasons
is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
Handling the recorder
fWarning:
• Do not use the recorder near flammable
or explosive gases.
• Keep young children and infants away
from the recorder.
Always use and store the recorder out of the reach
of young children and infants to prevent the
following dangerous situations which could cause
serious injury:
1Becoming entangled in the recorder strap,
causing strangulation.
2Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or
other small parts.
3Accidentally being injured by the moving
parts of the recorder.
• Do not use or store the recorder in
dusty or humid places.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the unit yourself.
• Use SD/SDHC memory cards only.
Never use other types of cards.
If you accidentally insert another type of
card into the recorder, contact an authorized
distributor or service center. Do not try to
remove the card by force.
• Do not operate the unit while operating
a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle,
or car).
fCaution:
• Stop using the recorder immediately if
you notice any unusual odors, noise, or
smoke around it.
Never remove the batteries with bare hands,
which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
• Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry the
recorder. It could easily catch on stray objects
and cause serious damage.
• Do not leave the recorder in places
where it may be subject to extremely
high temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in
some circumstances, cause the recorder to catch
fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it
is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause
overheating, resulting in fire.
• Handle the recorder with care to avoid
getting a low-temperature burn.
• When the recorder contains metal parts,
overheating can result in a low-temperature
burn. Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the recorder
will get hot. If you hold on to the recorder in
this state, a low-temperature burn may be
caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature of the
recorder’s body may be lower than the
environmental temperature. If possible, wear
gloves when handling the recorder in cold
temperatures.
Safety precautions

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Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or
burns.
fDanger:
• 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.
• Take precautions when carrying or
storing batteries to prevent them from
coming into contact with any metal
objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners,
etc.
• Never store batteries where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected
to high temperatures in a hot vehicle,
near a heat source, etc.
• To prevent causing battery leaks or
damaging their terminals, carefully
follow all instructions regarding the
use of batteries. Never attempt to
disassemble a battery or modify it in any
way, solder, etc.
• Do not connect the battery directly to a
power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
• If a battery fluid gets into your eyes,
flush your eyes immediately with clear,
cold running water and seek medical
attention immediately.
fWarning:
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• If rechargeable batteries have not been
recharged within the specified time,
stop charging them and do not use
them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or
broken.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks
or continuous vibration.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any
other way during operation, stop using
the recorder.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing
or skin, remove the clothing and flush
the affected area with clean, running
cold water immediately. If the fluid
burns your skin, seek medical attention
immediately.
• Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
• If you notice anything unusual when
using this product such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1remove the battery immediately while being
careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
fCaution:
• Please recycle batteries to help save
our planet’s resources. When you throw
away dead batteries, be sure to cover
their terminals and always observe local
laws and regulations.
• Always charge a rechargeable battery
when using it for the first time, or if it
has not been used for a long period.
Safety precautions

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• 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
fDanger:
• Be sure to use the AC adapter with the
proper voltage (AC 100 - 240 V). Using
it with other voltage levels may cause
fire, explosion, overheating, electric
shock or injury.
• For safety, be sure to unplug the
AC adapter from the outlet before
performing maintenance or cleaning.
Also, never plug in or disconnect the
power plug with a wet hand. This may
cause electric shock or injury.
fWarning:
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair
or modify the AC adapter in any way.
• Keep foreign objects including water,
metal, or flammable substances from
getting inside the product.
• Do not moisten the AC adapter or
touch it with a wet hand.
• Do not use the AC adapter in the
vicinity of flammable gas (including
gasoline, benzine and lacquer thinner).
In case
• ... the internal parts of the AC adapter are
exposed because it has been dropped or
otherwise damaged:
• ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or
if water, metal flammable substances
or other foreign objects get inside it:
• ... you notice anything unusual when
using the AC adapter such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2immediately disconnect the power supply
plug from the power outlet, and;
3call yo ur dea ler o r local Olympus re present ative
for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter
under these circumstances could result in
electric shock, fire or injury.
fCaution:
• Do not use the AC adapter if the power
plug is damaged or the plug is not
completely connected to the outlet.
This may cause fire, overheating,
electric shock, short circuit or damage.
• Unplug the AC adapter from AC outlet
when not using. If this precaution is not
followed, fire, overheating or electric
shock may occur.
• Make sure to hold the plug when
removing the power plug from
the outlet. Do not bend the cord
excessively or put a heavy object on
it. This may cause fire, overheating,
electric shock or damage.
• If something appears to be wrong with
the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter
from the outlet and consult your
nearest service center. Using the AC
adapter may cause fire, overheating,
electric shock or injury.
Safety precautions

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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. Due to its characteristics or
the angle at which you are viewing the
monitor, the spot may not be uniform
in color and brightness. This is not a
malfunction.

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Main features
sShoots full high definition videos at the
high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
You can change the shooting resolution
according to your usage (☞P.71).
sAdopts 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.
sAllows you to upload movie files to video
sites, to easily share them with the world
through the Internet. Supports the
640x480 (30fps/ mp3) video format suitable
for uploading video files (☞P.71).
sIncorporates a digital zoom function. This
allows you to clearly capture subjects that
are far away from you (☞P.45).
sUtilizes a high sensitivity, low noise stereo
microphone capable of faithfully capturing
the original sound.
Fixing the stereo microphones at a 45° angle
enables recording with a natural and expansive
stereo feel.
sThe recording format, without compressing
the original sound recording, "Linear PCM
format, " and capable of efficient record
"MP3 format" support. Scene can be
recorded in a wide range of high quality
(☞P.67).
Capable of realistically recording various
different sound sources. High resolution
recording at a high sampling frequency and bit
count equivalent or superior to that of a music
CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit count
16bit) is possible.
Capable of recording natural sound for various
purposes, including recording the practicing of
a musical instrument.
sYou can playback WAV and MP3 format files
transferred from a computer in addition to
files recorded by the device itself.
This allows you to use this recorder as a music
player.
sUsing the visualizer, 5 types of video
patterns can be displayed on the LCD while
playing back voice files recorded with the
recorder (☞P.74).
sSupports high capacity recording media.
Capable of recording onto commercially
available SD cards (☞P.27).
sEquipped with a variety of features that
support audio recording.
With this recorder you can customize a variety of
recording functions such as the recording level
and microphone sensitivity to suit the recording
conditions and personal preferences (☞P.67 ~
P.68).
sEquipped with a variety of features to
improve video shooting. When using this
recorder as a camera, you can customize a
variety of shooting functions according to
the scene (☞P. 71 ~ P.73).
sAllows you to move or copy files within the
folders of an SD card (☞P. 83).
sYou can divide files (☞P.85), or delete part
of a file (☞P.61) recorded in PCM format in
this recorder.
sIndex mark features allow you to quickly
find desired locations (☞P.52).
sSupports USB 2.0. Hi-Speed, which enables
high-speed data transmission as an
external memory device for your computer.
sIt has a USB charging function (☞P.19).
sIt has a 2.0 inch QVGA color LCD panel.
sAllows you to connect the recorder to a PC
and to use it as a PC camera (☞P.9 9).
Getting started
Main features

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LOCK
Checking the contents of the box
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.
Voice Recorder
Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)
• Warranty card
•Contents may vary depending on purchase
location.
•Warranty differs depending on purchase
location. Warranty card may not be included.
USB-AC adapter (F-3AC)
USB cable
Instructions
Note
• Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable
and AC adapter. If any other company’s cable is
used, it may lead to malfunction of the recorder.
Also, never use this dedicated cable with any
other company’s products.
SD card

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Identification of parts
1Built-in stereo microphone(R)
2Built-in stereo microphone(L)
3PEAK/LED indicator light (LED)
4Lens
5Main LCD (LCD panel)
6Sub LCD (LCD panel)
7+button
8`OK button
9REC (s) (Record) button
Recording/Shooting indicator light
(LED)
09button
!LIST button
@MENU button
#A-B REPEAT button
$–button
%Fn button
^ERASE button
&0button
*STOP (4) button
(Card cover
)Mode switch (A/n)
-Strap hole
=MIC (Microphone) jack
(MIC/LINE-IN)
qEAR (Earphone) jack
wPOWER/HOLD switch
eREMOTE jack
Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote
control set RS30W (optional). This enables
operation of the start and stop recording/
shooting functions through the remote control.
rConnector cover
tHDMI micro connector
yUSB connector
uBattery cover lock button
iBattery cover
oTripod socket
pBuilt-in speaker
Identification of parts

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Identification of parts
Display (LCD panel)
1Root folder indicator
2Folder name
File list display
1Current folder name
2File name
3Guide indicator
4Amode [Recorder] mode display:
File display
1Battery indicator
2 Current file number/
Total number of recorded files in the
folder
3Remaining recording time/
File length
4 Recorder status indicator
[K]: Record indicator
[≠]: Pause indicator
[L]: Stop indicator
[•]: Play indicator
[ß]: Forwarding indicator
[™]: Rewinding indicator
5 Level meter
6 Elapsed recording time/
Elapsed playback time
Folder list display
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1Current folder name
2Folder name/File name
3Guide indicator
List display 2
1Current folder name
2File name
3Guide indicator
4Amode [Music] mode display:
File display
1Battery indicator
2 Current file number/
Total number of recorded files in the
folder
3File length
4 Recorder status indicator
[L]: Stop indicator
[•]: Play indicator
[ß]: Forwarding indicator
[™]: Rewinding indicator
5 Level meter
6 Elapsed playback time
List display 1
When there are files and folders in the folder
When there are only files in the folder
Identification of parts
Identification of parts

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1Root folder indicator
2Folder name
File list display
1Current folder name
2File name
3Guide indicator
4nmode [Movie] mode display:
File display
1Shooting mode indicator
2Icon display
3Battery indicator
4 Current file number/
Total number of recorded files in the
folder
5Remaining shooting time/
File length
6 Recorder status indicator
[K]: Shooting indicator
[≠]: Pause indicator
[L]: Stop indicator
[•]: Play indicator
[ß]: Forwarding indicator
[™]: Rewinding indicator
7 Level meter
8 Elapsed shooting time/
Elapsed playback time
Folder list display
Identification of parts
Identification of parts

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4Icon display:
1Shooting mode (s) (n)
2Recording Level (i )
3Zoom (h)/ Volume (g)
4 Microphone Sensitivity (q)(r)
5Low Cut Filter (c)
6 Limiter ([)
7
Voice Sync (Z)
8 Equalizer (]) (^) (_) (‘)
9 Playback Mode (Y) (X) (W)
0 Self timer (j)(k)
! White balance ({)(;)(<)(:)(=)(|)
@ Metering (u)(v )
# Exposure compensation (y)
$ Image stabilization (I)
% Reverse Angle Recording (o)
About the two LCD displays
The recorder has two displays, the main LCD and
the sub LCD, utilized differently depending on
mode and function.
Amode
nmode
During shooting or playback:
During shooting or playback:
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During shooting or playback, both
During shooting or playback, both
the main LCD and sub LCD are on.
the main LCD and sub LCD are on.
However, when the [
However, when the [
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Main LCD
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Display
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Recording
Recording
Settings
Settings
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], both the LCDs
are off during shooting.
are off during shooting. (☞P. 71).
When operation is stopped:
When operation is stopped:
•
•
When operation is stopped, both the
When operation is stopped, both the
main LCD and sub LCD are on.
main LCD and sub LCD are on.
Menu settings:
•
•
When you switch to the menu
When you switch to the menu
settings, both the main LCD and sub
settings, both the main LCD and sub
LCD are on.
LCD are on.
During recording or playback:
During recording or playback:
•
•
During recording or playback, the
During recording or playback, the
main LCD is off and only the sub LCD is
main LCD is off and only the sub LCD is
on.
on.
When operation is stopped:
When operation is stopped:
•
•
When operation is stopped, both the
When operation is stopped, both the
main LCD and sub LCD are on.
main LCD and sub LCD are on.
Menu settings:
•
•
When you switch to the menu
When you switch to the menu
settings, both the main LCD and sub
settings, both the main LCD and sub
LCD are on.
LCD are on.
Identification of parts
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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.
1Slide the battery cover lock button in
the direction indicated by the arrow.
2With the back label of the battery
facing up, line up the terminals of
the recorder and battery. Insert the
battery by sliding in direction Awhile
pushing down in direction B.
• Be careful of the direction of the battery
when inserting it.
3Close the battery cover by pressing in
direction Aand sliding in direction B.
4Completely close the battery cover by
sliding its lock button in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
• Verify that the battery lock cover button is
locked.
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).
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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.
• If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the
dead battery or if you take the battery in and
out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have
to reset the time when you have loaded fresh
battery.
• Remove the battery if you are not going to use
the recorder for an extended period of time.
• When replacing rechargeable battery, be sure
to use lithium ion battery (LI-42B) specified
by Olympus. The use of other manufacturers'
products can damage the recorder and should
be avoided.
• Lithium ion battery is self discharging. After
unpacking this product, charge the supplied
lithium ion battery before using the recorder for
the first time.
Power supply
Power supply
Battery indicator
• When [æ] appears on the sub LCD, charging
the battery as soon as possible. When the
battery is too weak, [s] and [Battery Low]
will appear on the display and the recorder
will shut down.
• While charging, the battery indicator
constantly changes and does not show the
actual amount of power remaining.
The battery indicator on the sub LCD changes
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Power supply
Power supply
Connect to the USB-AC adapter to charge
It can be charged by connecting to the USB-AC
adapter (F-3AC).
1 Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the
AC adapter.
• Before connecting the AC adapter,
switch the USB connection setting to
[AC Adapter] (☞P.88).
• Before connecting the USB cable, exit
HOLD mode (☞P. 2 4) .
2Connect the AC cable to the AC
adapter, and then to an AC outlet.
To the USB-AC
adapter’s (F-3AC) USB
connector
To the
AC outlet
3While the recorder is during stop mode
or turned off, connect the USB cable to
the connecting terminal on the bottom
of the recorder.
To the USB
connector
4Press the `OK button to start
charging.
• While [Press OK to start charging] is
flashing, press the `OK button.
• If a button other than the `OK button is
pressed, the recorder enters the normal stop
mode.
• The animation of the battery indicator is
displayed on the sub LCD and the PEAK/LED
indicator light turns on.
• When the battery is charged from the
power off mode, pressing any button during
charging will make the recorder switch to
the normal stop mode.
5Charging is completed.
• The animation of the battery indicator
on the sub LCD ends and the PEAK/LED
indicator light turns off.
• When the battery is charged from the power
off mode, the power turns off after charging
is completed.

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Power supply
Power supply
Charging by connecting to a computer
via USB
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 ).
2Connect the USB cable to the USB port
of the PC.
1Boot the PC.
3Insert an SD card into the recorder
(☞P. 27 ).
5The charging process will start.
• The animation of the battery indicator is
displayed on the main LCD and the PEAK/
LED indicator light turns on.
.6Charging is completed when [Battery
Full] is displayed.
Charging time: approximately 2 hours *
* It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable battery fully
from no remaining power at the room
temperature. The charging time will be
changed depending on the remaining
amount and the state of battery.
• Before connecting the USB cable, exit
HOLD mode (☞P. 2 4) .
• Charging will not start if an SD card is
not inserted.
4While the recorder is during stop mode
or turned off, connect the USB cable to
the connecting terminal on the bottom
of the recorder.