OM SYSTEM LS-P5 User manual

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Linear PCM Recorder
USER MANUAL
LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-P5
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Menu
Bluetooth®function
Use with a computer
Other information
Safety precautions
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Thank you for your purchase of our company’s voice recorder. Consult this
manual while operating the recorder to ensure that you are using the product
safely and correctly.
Be sure you have read and understood the contents of “8. Safety precautions”,
before using this product. Keep these instructions available for future reference.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the product and record test audio to
confirm that it is functioning normally before making important recordings.
The screen and product illustrations shown in this manual were produced during
the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for
the recorder, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit our
website.

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Names of parts............................................................. 6
Recorder.................................................................... 6
Display....................................................................... 7
1 Getting started
Setup............................................................................11
Inserting batteries .................................................... 12
Charging batteries ................................................... 13
Setting the time/date................................................ 15
Charging the batteries .............................................. 16
Charging the Batteries from a Computer via USB... 16
Charging the batteries by connecting to an AC
adapter with a USB connection (model F-5AC;
optional)................................................................... 18
Batteries ..................................................................... 20
Inserting/removing a microSD card......................... 22
Inserting a microSD card ......................................... 22
Removing a microSD card....................................... 24
Turning the power ON/OFF....................................... 26
Turning the power ON ............................................. 26
Turning the power OFF............................................ 26
Preventing accidental operation.............................. 27
Setting HOLD mode................................................. 27
Releasing HOLD mode............................................ 27
[Home] screen operations ........................................ 28
Selecting the mode.................................................. 28
Folders........................................................................ 29
Folders for Audio Recordings .................................. 29
Music Folders .......................................................... 32
Selecting folders and files........................................ 33
2 Recording
Recording................................................................... 35
Basic recording procedure....................................... 35
Adjusting Recording Levels Automatically Before
Recording ([SMART] Mode) .................................... 38
Adjusting Recording Levels Manually Before
Recording ................................................................ 41
Pausing/resuming recording.................................... 43
Quickly checking a recording................................... 43
Monitoring while recording ...................................... 45
Using Earphones Connected to the Earphone
Jack to Monitor Sound During Recording................ 45
Monitoring Recording Using Earphones Connected
via Bluetooth®.......................................................... 46
Selecting the automatic recording setting
[Rec Scene]................................................................ 47
Changing the recording scene................................. 47
Creating Custom Recording Scenes ....................... 51
Recording Using External Mics or Other Input
Devices Connected to the Recorder
[External Input] .......................................................... 53
Choosing an Input Device........................................ 53
Recording Using External Mics and Other Input
Devices.................................................................... 55
Recording audio from another device with this
recorder ................................................................... 56
Recording audio from this recorder with another
device ......................................................................... 57
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3 Playback
Playback..................................................................... 58
Basic playback procedure........................................ 58
Fast-forwarding........................................................ 60
Rewinding................................................................ 60
Skipping to the beginning of a file............................ 61
Playback Using the Earphones Connected to the
Earphone Jack......................................................... 63
Playback Using Earphones Connected via
Bluetooth®................................................................ 64
Changing the playback speed.................................. 66
ABC repeat playback................................................. 67
Index marks/temp marks .......................................... 70
Writing an index mark/temp mark............................ 70
Erasing an index mark/temp mark........................... 71
Calendar Search function......................................... 73
Erasing files/folders .................................................. 74
Erasing files ............................................................. 74
Erasing a folder........................................................ 75
4 Menu
Setting menu items ................................................... 77
Basic operation........................................................ 77
File menu [File Menu]................................................ 80
Extracting the speaking portions of files of
spoken-word content [Voice Detect] ........................ 80
Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock] .......... 80
Sorting files [Sort by]................................................ 80
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] ........................... 81
Dividing files [File Divide]......................................... 81
Partially erasing files [Partial Erase] ........................ 81
Trimming a file [Trimming] ....................................... 81
Increasing the overall volume level of a file
[Normalize]............................................................... 81
Fading in/out audio at the beginning/end of a file
[Fade in/out]............................................................. 82
Adding Prefixes to File Names [Rename File]......... 82
Displaying file or folder information [Property]......... 82
Recording menu [Rec Menu].................................... 84
Selecting the recording level [Rec Level]................. 84
Reducing clipping [Limiter]....................................... 85
Setting the recording mode [Rec Mode] .................. 85
Selecting microphone directivity [Zoom Mic] ........... 86
Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter].... 87
Recording clear audio [Bright Sound]...................... 87
Selecting the automatic recording setting
[Rec Scene] ............................................................. 88
Disabling output during recording [Rec Monitor]...... 88
Recording Using External Mics or Other
Input Devices Connected to the Recorder
[External Input]......................................................... 88
Starting recording at a set time [Timer Rec] ............ 88
Placing the recorder on standby before recording
[Rec Standby] .......................................................... 89
Choosing a recording method [Fn Rec]................... 89
Choosing the Voice Sync Time [V-Sync. Time]........ 93
Recording a Reference Tone for Use When
Synchronizing Audio and Video [Slate Tone]........... 93
Adjusting Sound Level for Output to the Camera
[Test Tone] ............................................................... 93
Playback menu [Play Menu] ..................................... 94
Skipping non-voice portions during playback
[Voice Playback] ...................................................... 94
Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] ..... 94
Adjusting low volume portions during playback
[Voice Balancer]....................................................... 95
Selecting playback modes [Play Mode]................... 95
Changing music sound quality [Equalizer]............... 96
Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ........................... 97
LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]..................... 98
Setting the backlight [Backlight]............................... 98
Adjusting the contrast [Contrast].............................. 98
Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ....................... 98
Turning beeping sound on/off [Beep]....................... 98
Changing the display language [Language] ............ 98
Playing the beginning of files automatically
[Intro Play]................................................................ 99
Selecting the speaker output [Speaker]................... 99

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Device menu [Device Menu]................................... 100
Connecting a Bluetooth®device [Bluetooth] .......... 100
Selecting the recording media [Memory Select] .... 100
Setting power save mode [Power Save]................ 100
Choosing the type of battery in use [Battery]......... 100
Setting the time/date [Time & Date]....................... 101
Setting the USB connection [USB Settings] .......... 102
Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings]...... 102
Formatting a recording media [Format] ................. 103
Checking recording media information
[Memory Info.]........................................................ 103
Checking voice recorder information
[System Info.]......................................................... 103
Viewing Certification Marks [Certification] ............. 104
Extracting the speaking portions of files of
spoken-word content [Voice Detect] ..................... 105
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] ........................ 108
Dividing files [File Divide]........................................111
Partially erasing files [Partial Erase] ......................113
Trimming a file [Trimming].......................................115
Fading in/out audio at the beginning/end of a file
[Fade in/out]..............................................................117
Starting Recording at a Set Time [Timer Rec] .......118
Choosing a Recording Method [Fn Rec]............... 121
Starting Recording Before You Press Record
[Pre-Recording]...................................................... 123
Using Overdubbing [Over Dubbing]....................... 125
Recording a Reference Tone for Use When
Synchronizing Audio and Video [Slate Tone] ....... 126
Adjusting Sound Level for Output to the Camera
[Test Tone]................................................................ 129
Setting the USB connection [USB Settings]......... 131
USB Connection Settings ...................................... 131
USB Class ............................................................. 132
Formatting recording media [Format] ................... 133
5 Bluetooth®function
Before using the Bluetooth®function.................... 135
Connecting/disconnecting a Bluetooth®device... 137
Connecting a Bluetooth®device ............................ 137
Disconnecting the connection with a Bluetooth®
device .................................................................... 141
Connecting to Smartphones via Bluetooth®......... 142
About DVR.Remote ............................................... 142
Enabling or Disabling Bluetooth®.......................... 144
Enabling Bluetooth®and Connecting Automatically
to Paired Devices................................................... 144
6 Use with a computer
Computer connection/disconnection.................... 146
Connecting the voice recorder to a computer........ 146
Disconnecting the voice recorder from
a computer............................................................. 147
7 Other information
Alarm message list.................................................. 148
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 150
Accessories (optional)............................................ 154
Recorder care .......................................................... 156
Copyright and trademark information................... 157
Specifications .......................................................... 159
8 Safety precautions

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Table of contents
Indications used in this manual
NOTE
Describes precautions and operations that
should be absolutely avoided in using the
voice recorder.
TIP
Describes useful information and hints that
will help you getting the most out of your
voice recorder.
☞
Indicates reference pages describing
details or related information.

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Recorder
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1Built-in center microphone
2Built-in stereo microphone (L)
3Microphone/Line jack ( )
4Earphone jack ( )
5POWER/HOLD switch
6F1 button
7STOP (4) button
8ERASE button
9Built-in stereo microphone (R)
0Display
!MENU/SCENE button
@F2 button
#REC (record) (s) button/
Recording indicator light
$PEAK indicator light/
LED indicator light
%LIST button
^`OK button
&0button
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=Tripod socket
qBattery cover
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eStrap hole
rmicroSD card slot
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Names of parts

Names of parts
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Display
4 [Home] screen
1 2 3
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1Recording media indicator
[ ]: Internal memory
[]: microSD card
2Bluetooth®indicator
3Battery indicator
4[Music] mode (☞P.9)
5[Recorder] mode (☞P.8)
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[Calender Search] mode (☞P.7)
4 [Calender Search] mode
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1Recording media indicator
[ ]: Internal memory
[]: microSD card
2Number of files saved (recorded)
on selected date
3Bluetooth®indicator
4Battery indicator
5Today’s date
6Selected date
7Date file was recorded

Names of parts
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4 [Recorder] mode
File displayFolder list display File list display
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1Recording media indicator
[ ]: Internal memory
[]: microSD card
2 Bluetooth®indicator
3 Battery indicator
4 Folder name
5 Function button guide display
6 Current folder name
7File name
[ ]: Playback indicator
[]: Voice Detect indicator
[]: File Lock indicator
8Voice recorder status indicator
[ ]: Recording indicator
[]: Recording pause indicator
[]: Stop indicator
[]: Playback indicator
[]: Fast playback indicator
[]: Slow playback indicator
[]: Fast-forward indicator
[]: Fast-rewind indicator
9Elapsed recording time (during
recording mode), playback time
(during playback mode)
0
Speaker muting indicator ( )
! Recording level indicator
@ File length
#Level meter (during recording
mode), playback position bar
indicator (during playback mode)
$ Possible recording time remaining
% Timer recording indicator

Names of parts
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4 [Music] mode
When folder contains
only files
File displayList display 1
When folder contains files
and folders
List display 2
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1Recording media indicator
[ ]: Internal memory
[]: microSD card
2 Bluetooth®indicator
3 Battery indicator
4 Folder name or file name
5 Function button guide display
6 Current folder name
7File name
[ ]: Playback indicator
[]: File Lock indicator
8 Elapsed playback time
9
Speaker muting indicator ( )
0Voice recorder status indicator
[ ]: Stop indicator
[]: Playback indicator
[]: Fast playback indicator
[]: Slow playback indicator
[]: Fast-forward indicator
[]: Fast-rewind indicator
!Music title
@Artist name
#Album name
$ Timer recording indicator
% File length
^ Playback position bar indicator

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• To view [Time & Date] (☞P.101) and [Remain] (remaining recording time
available), press the STOP (4) button in the [Home] screen or list display or while
recording and playback is paused. Additional information can be viewed by pressing
the +or −button to cycle the display. The information displayed changes each time
either button is pressed. To exit, press the STOP (4) button a second time.
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1 Current time & date
2 Battery indicator
[ ]: Ni-MH
[]: Alkaline
3Recording media indicator
4 Remaining memory available
Remaining recording time
available
Remaining memory available on
storage device
5 Recording folder
6 Recording menu
[ ]: Recording Mode indicator
[]: Recording Level indicator
[]: Zoom Microphone indicator
[]: Recording Scene indicator
[]: Low Cut Filter indicator
[]: Limitter indicator
[]: Bright Sound indicator
[]: Recording Monitor indicator
[]: External Input indicator
[]: Recording Standby indicator
[]: Voice Detect indicator
7 Play menu
[ ]: Noise Cancel indicator
[]: Voice Balancer indicator
[]: Random indicator
[]: Playback Range indicator
[]: Repeat indicator
[]: Equalizer indicator
[]: Voice Playback indicator

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Getting started
Setup
After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.
Getting
started 1
3
Inserting batteries
Getting
started 2
3
Charging batteries
Getting
started 3Setting the time/date
Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.
Getting started

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Getting started
Setup
Inserting batteries
Before using the voice recorder, insert supplied batteries (BR404) in the battery
compartment of the voice recorder.
1
Slide the battery cover to open.
2
Insert the batteries, making
sure their positive and
negative terminals are placed
correctly.
Insert batteries'
negative terminals first.
3
Slide the battery cover
completely closed.

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Setup
Charging batteries
The supplied batteries can be charged by connecting the recorder to a computer via the
supplied USB cable.
The recorder can be used with the supplied Ni-MH (BR404) batteries or with third-
party alkaline batteries. When using alkaline batteries, choose [Alkaline] for [Battery]
(☞P.100).
NOTE
• Never attempt to charge an alkaline
battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder
to malfunction.
1
Start the computer.
2
Connect the voice recorder to
a computer via the supplied
USB cable.
• The recorder will display a [Battery]
dialog.
3
Press the +or −button to
select [Ni-MH].
4
Press the `OK button.
5
Press the +or −button to
select [OK].

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Setup
6
Press the `OK button to
finalize the setting.
• The recorder will display a
[Charging] dialog and start charging
the batteries. The LED indicator light
will turn on.
• Charging has finished when the
battery indicator changes to [ ].
Battery indicator
Charging time: About 3 hours*
* Approximate time needed to fully
charge completely flat batteries at
room temperature. Battery charging
time will depend on the amount of
remaining power and the state of
the batteries.
7
Disconnect the USB cable
from the voice recorder and
computer.
• You will be prompted to set the time/
date.

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Setup
Setting the time/date
1
Press the 9or 0button
to select the item to set.
2
Press the +or −button to
change the number.
• To change the setting of another
item, press the 9or 0button
to move the blinking cursor, then
press the +or −button to change
the number.
3
Press the `OK button to
finalize the setting.
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• You can press the `OK button
during the setting procedure to set
the items entered so far and start
the clock.
• You can change the clock display
format.
See “Setting the time/date [Time &
Date]” (☞ P. 101) for the procedure.

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Charging the batteries
The supplied rechargeable batteries can be charged either by connecting the recorder to
a computer via the supplied USB cable or using an optional AC adapter that connects via
USB.
Charging the Batteries from a Computer via USB
The supplied rechargeable batteries can be charged by connecting the recorder to a
computer via USB. Be sure the batteries are correctly inserted in the recorder before
proceeding (☞P.12).
NOTE
• Before charging the batteries,
insert the rechargeable batteries
provided and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]
(☞P. 12, P. 100).
• Never attempt to charge an alkaline
battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder
to malfunction.
1
Start the computer.
2
After confirming that the
recorder is stopped or off,
connect it to the computer
using the USB cable.
• The recorder will display a
[Charging] dialog and start charging
the batteries. The LED indicator light
will turn on.
• Charging has finished when the
battery indicator changes to [ ].
Battery indicator
Charging time: About 3 hours*
* Approximate time needed to fully
charge completely flat batteries at
room temperature. Battery charging
time will depend on the amount of
remaining power and the state of
the batteries.

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Charging the batteries
NOTE
• The computer to which the recorder
is connected via USB must be on
for the batteries to charge. You
cannot charge the batteries when the
power of the computer is OFF, or the
computer is in standby, sleep or auto
power OFF mode.
• Do not use a USB hub when
charging the batteries by connecting
to the computer.
• You cannot charge the batteries
if [ ]*1or [ ]*2is blinking.
Charge the batteries in an ambient
temperature of between 5 and 35°C
(41 and 95°F).
*1 [ ] Ambient temperature is too
low.
*2 [ ] Ambient temperature is too
high.
• If battery life has become noticeably
short on a full charge, replace the
batteries with new ones.
• Insert the USB connector securely
all the way. Operation will not be
normal if the connection is not made
properly.
• Use the supplied USB cable only.
Never use a third-party cable, as
this could damage the product. The
supplied cable should similarly never
be used for connections between
third-party devices.
• If charging does not start, select
[Storage Class] for [USB
Settings] > [USB Class] (☞P.132).
• No audio will be recorded if the
batteries run out during recording.
Before starting recording, check that
the batteries are charged (☞P.20).

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Charging the batteries
Charging the batteries by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB
connection (model F-5AC; optional)
The supplied batteries can be charged by connecting the recorder to an optional F-5AC
USB AC adapter using a USB cable. Be sure the batteries are correctly inserted in the
recorder before proceeding (☞P.12).
NOTE
• Before charging the batteries,
insert the rechargeable batteries
provided and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]
(☞P.12, P. 100).
• Use only the supplied model of USB-
connecting AC adapter (F-5AC).
• Never attempt to charge an alkaline
battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder
to malfunction.
1
Select [AC Adapter] for the
USB connection setting
(☞P.131).
2
Using the supplied USB cable,
connect the recorder to the AC
adapter.

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1
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Charging the batteries
3
After confirming that the
recorder is stopped or off,
plug the AC adapter into an AC
power outlet.
To an AC
power outlet
• The recorder will display a
[Charging] dialog and start charging
the batteries. The LED indicator light
will turn on.
• Charging is finished when [Battery
full] appears.
TIP
• Choosing [Optional] for [USB
Connection] when [Composite]
is selected for [USB Class] gives
you the option of enabling charging
by choosing [AC Adapter] when
connecting (☞P. 131).
NOTE
• You cannot charge the batteries
if [ ]*1or [ ]*2is blinking.
Charge the batteries in an ambient
temperature of between 5 and 35°C
(41 and 95°F).
*1 [ ] Ambient temperature is too
low.
*2 [ ] Ambient temperature is too
high.
• If battery life has become noticeably
short on a full charge, replace the
batteries with new ones.
• Insert the USB connector securely
all the way. Operation will not be
normal if the connection is not made
properly.
• Use the supplied USB cable only.
Never use a third-party cable, as
this could damage the product. The
supplied cable should similarly never
be used for connections between
third-party devices.
• No audio will be recorded if the
batteries run out during recording.
Before starting recording, check that
the batteries are charged (☞P.20).

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Battery indicator
As the batteries lose their remaining
charge, the battery indicator on the display
changes as follows:
• [ ] indicates there is little remaining
battery charge. Charge the batteries
or replace them with fresh ones. When
the batteries have run out, [ ] and
[Battery low] appear, and operation
stops.
Rechargeable batteries
Read the information below carefully when
using nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries (model BR404).
4 Discharging
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally
when not in use. Be sure to charge the
batteries before use.
4 Operating temperature
Rechargeable batteries are chemical-
based products. Their performance
can vary even when used within the
recommended operating temperature
range. This variation is normal.
4 Recommended temperature
ranges
When powering voice recorder: 0 to
42°C (32 to 107.6°F)
When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to
95°F)
 Duringlong-termstorage:−20to30°C
(−4to86°F)
Use of rechargeable batteries outside
the temperature ranges above may result
in drops in battery performance or life.
When not using the voice recorder for an
extended period, remove the rechargeable
batteries before storage to prevent fluid
leakage or rust.
4 Disposal
Always dispose rechargeable batteries
in the legally prescribed manner. Before
disposing rechargeable batteries that are
not fully discharged, take steps to prevent
shorting such as insulating their terminals
with tape.
NOTE
• Due to the nature of nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries, new
batteries and batteries not used for
an extended period (one month or
more) may not charge completely.
The batteries should become
fully charged after charging and
discharging the batteries up to three
times.
• When buying rechargeable batteries,
always select model BR404 nickel-
metal hydride rechargeable batteries.
Operation is not guaranteed if
batteries from another manufacturer
are used.
• The continuous battery usage time of
a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery that has been used
repeatedly will be reduced due to
battery degradation (☞P. 161).
Batteries