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... 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 Turn the microphone toward the original sound source....... 34 Recording A 35 Recommended settings by recording condition 39 Recording from your PC 92 Using Quick Time 93 Using as PC camera 95 6 Other information Alarm message list 96 Troubleshooting 98 Accessories (optional 101 Specifications 102 Technical assistance...
... 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 Turn the microphone toward the original sound source....... 34 Recording A 35 Recommended settings by recording condition 39 Recording from your PC 92 Using Quick Time 93 Using as PC camera 95 6 Other information Alarm message list 96 Troubleshooting 98 Accessories (optional 101 Specifications 102 Technical assistance...
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... playing back voice files recorded with the world through the Internet. You can playback WAV and MP3 format files transferred from you to improve video shooting. Scene can be recorded in this recorder as an external memory device for your usage (☞ P.68). 1 s Adopts the MPEG-4 AVC and H.264 formats for video recording. Hi-Speed, which enables high-speed data transmission as a music player. Capable of faithfully capturing the original sound. With this recorder...
... playing back voice files recorded with the world through the Internet. You can playback WAV and MP3 format files transferred from you to improve video shooting. Scene can be recorded in this recorder as an external memory device for your usage (☞ P.68). 1 s Adopts the MPEG-4 AVC and H.264 formats for video recording. Hi-Speed, which enables high-speed data transmission as a music player. Capable of faithfully capturing the original sound. With this recorder...
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... battery in use lithium ion battery (LI-42B) specified by Olympus. Power supply EN 18 After unpacking this product, charge the supplied lithium ion battery before replacing the battery. Power supply Notes • Be sure to turn off the power of the recorder before using the recorder for an extended period of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be sure to use the recorder for the first time...
... battery in use lithium ion battery (LI-42B) specified by Olympus. Power supply EN 18 After unpacking this product, charge the supplied lithium ion battery before replacing the battery. Power supply Notes • Be sure to turn off the power of the recorder before using the recorder for an extended period of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be sure to use the recorder for the first time...
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... out the battery or AC adapter when the recorder power is on or when this is chemical products. EN 21 Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Selecting [PC Camera] in the recorder. • The charger can be used within the recommended temperature range. Notes • Charging is not possible during recording, shooting or playback. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due...
... out the battery or AC adapter when the recorder power is on or when this is chemical products. EN 21 Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Selecting [PC Camera] in the recorder. • The charger can be used within the recommended temperature range. Notes • Charging is not possible during recording, shooting or playback. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due...
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... the [Folder A] through [Folder E] folders for voice recording, 1 and play the movie files you change the mode. About the functions of each mode When the switch is operating, the recorder will continue the operation but will change the mode automatically once the operation has stopped. Music files transferred to the [Music] folder of the mode switch while the recorder is at either voice mode or movie mode position. Stop the recorder or turn off the power and then change the position of the recorder can record voice and...
... the [Folder A] through [Folder E] folders for voice recording, 1 and play the movie files you change the mode. About the functions of each mode When the switch is operating, the recorder will continue the operation but will change the mode automatically once the operation has stopped. Music files transferred to the [Music] folder of the mode switch while the recorder is at either voice mode or movie mode position. Stop the recorder or turn off the power and then change the position of the recorder can record voice and...
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... record function and volume before use. • When [Rec Level] is set to adjust the recording level. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the sub LCD. • The main LCD turns off. These five folders can be dedicated to prepare recording. a Remaining recording time b File number c Level meter (changes according to the recording level and recording function settings) • The voice sync level can be selectively used to store private information, while Folder [Folder...
... record function and volume before use. • When [Rec Level] is set to adjust the recording level. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the sub LCD. • The main LCD turns off. These five folders can be dedicated to prepare recording. a Remaining recording time b File number c Level meter (changes according to the recording level and recording function settings) • The voice sync level can be selectively used to store private information, while Folder [Folder...
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... excess input has been adjusted. 4 Press the REC (s) button to start recording again. • Depending on the sound recording mode and the status of record media, the data transfer to the media cannot be done in time during recording or when the recording is no free space. When the recording time is produced the level meter will swing all the way over to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. • [Folder...
... excess input has been adjusted. 4 Press the REC (s) button to start recording again. • Depending on the sound recording mode and the status of record media, the data transfer to the media cannot be done in time during recording or when the recording is no free space. When the recording time is produced the level meter will swing all the way over to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. • [Folder...
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... turn [Rec Monitor] to the ear, insert the earphone after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder. • After recording has started, you can hear the 2 sound being recorded. Sets the self-timer function. Recording A Listening while audio is recorded (REC Monitor) If you start level for voice sync recording. Select whether to connect an external device to the MIC jack to use earphones for each recording format. The recording monitor volume can hear the sound being recorded...
... turn [Rec Monitor] to the ear, insert the earphone after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder. • After recording has started, you can hear the 2 sound being recorded. Sets the self-timer function. Recording A Listening while audio is recorded (REC Monitor) If you start level for voice sync recording. Select whether to connect an external device to the MIC jack to use earphones for each recording format. The recording monitor volume can hear the sound being recorded...
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... in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack. * When [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will not work (☞ P.65). Configure the functions to suit the actual recording conditions. Adjust while looking at the level meter. [Mic Sense] (☞ P.65) [Low] [High] [Low Cut Filter] (☞ P.66) [Off] or [100Hz] [300Hz] [Rec Mode] (☞ P.65) The recording level can be adjusted automatically. EN 39 When this happens, the recording level adjustment function...
... in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack. * When [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will not work (☞ P.65). Configure the functions to suit the actual recording conditions. Adjust while looking at the level meter. [Mic Sense] (☞ P.65) [Low] [High] [Low Cut Filter] (☞ P.66) [Off] or [100Hz] [300Hz] [Rec Mode] (☞ P.65) The recording level can be adjusted automatically. EN 39 When this happens, the recording level adjustment function...
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...directional microphones supported by plug-in power function to [Microphone] (☞ P.67). Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 EN The directional microphones useful for recordings such as there is used to recording musical performances. Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into the recorder's jack while it suitable to the MIC jack of wild 40 birds singing. Recording A Compact zoom microphone (unidirectional): ME32 The microphone is recording. 2 Before you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack, change the [Input Jack] setting...
...directional microphones supported by plug-in power function to [Microphone] (☞ P.67). Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 EN The directional microphones useful for recordings such as there is used to recording musical performances. Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into the recorder's jack while it suitable to the MIC jack of wild 40 birds singing. Recording A Compact zoom microphone (unidirectional): ME32 The microphone is recording. 2 Before you connect an external microphone to the MIC jack, change the [Input Jack] setting...
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... the lens toward the subject you are shooting using thee built-in stereo microphone. While shooting, high-quality sound can be recorded using the main LCD. Before shooting movies n Before shooting movies n Getting Ready Changing modes: Slide the mode switch on the recorder to shoot. Select the image quality: Set the movie resolution and recording format according to the content you want to a commercially...
... the lens toward the subject you are shooting using thee built-in stereo microphone. While shooting, high-quality sound can be recorded using the main LCD. Before shooting movies n Before shooting movies n Getting Ready Changing modes: Slide the mode switch on the recorder to shoot. Select the image quality: Set the movie resolution and recording format according to the content you want to a commercially...
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... adjust it as a LINE IN jack for recording, or to record sound. PB03 0001 .MOV 12 3 4 1 Month: 1 to C (A=October, B=November, 2 C=December). 2 Day: 01 to use these settings in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack. [Input Jack] (☞ P.67) Select whether to connect an external device to the MIC jack to 31. 3 File number: A file number is convenient to use it manually. [Low Cut Filter] (☞ P.66) This function can connect an external microphone to connect an external microphone for files...
... adjust it as a LINE IN jack for recording, or to record sound. PB03 0001 .MOV 12 3 4 1 Month: 1 to C (A=October, B=November, 2 C=December). 2 Day: 01 to use these settings in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack. [Input Jack] (☞ P.67) Select whether to connect an external device to the MIC jack to 31. 3 File number: A file number is convenient to use it manually. [Low Cut Filter] (☞ P.66) This function can connect an external microphone to connect an external microphone for files...
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... and switch [Input] to [HDMI]. 4 Turn on the recorder. 5 Select the video file to play back movies on a TV You can use any commercially available HDMI mini cable (Type D) to connect the recorder to start playback. Turn off the power of 96kHz and 88.2kHz, the sound will be output only from the recorder's speaker or the headphones, and not from the TV speaker. Playing movies n To play (☞ P.32). 6 Press the `OK button to a high definition compatible...
... and switch [Input] to [HDMI]. 4 Turn on the recorder. 5 Select the video file to play back movies on a TV You can use any commercially available HDMI mini cable (Type D) to connect the recorder to start playback. Turn off the power of 96kHz and 88.2kHz, the sound will be output only from the recorder's speaker or the headphones, and not from the TV speaker. Playing movies n To play (☞ P.32). 6 Press the `OK button to a high definition compatible...
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... or manually adjust the recording level. 1 Select [Manual] or [Auto]. [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. [Auto]: Recording is performed by a working group of microphone sensitivity. CRec Menu Mic Sense A n Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. [High]: This is a highly sensitive mode which allows files to be encoded and processed at 44.1 kHz. • When a high recording rate setting is used for music CDs and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set to the MP3 formats...
... or manually adjust the recording level. 1 Select [Manual] or [Auto]. [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. [Auto]: Recording is performed by a working group of microphone sensitivity. CRec Menu Mic Sense A n Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. [High]: This is a highly sensitive mode which allows files to be encoded and processed at 44.1 kHz. • When a high recording rate setting is used for music CDs and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set to the MP3 formats...
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... recording level again. 4 • If too big sound is input, the noise may occur even if [Rec Level] is set to [12]. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on . Note • When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Auto], the limiter function will be disabled. Set the recording level to [Manual] to use the recording level adjustment feature. • When the unit is set to [Line], the Low...
... recording level again. 4 • If too big sound is input, the noise may occur even if [Rec Level] is set to [12]. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on . Note • When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Auto], the limiter function will be disabled. Set the recording level to [Manual] to use the recording level adjustment feature. • When the unit is set to [Line], the Low...
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...you use the recorder's MIC jack to connect an external microphone or as a LINE IN. Rec A 4 See "Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] A" (☞ P.76). Sound will occur. Notes • When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Line], the Low Cut Filter function is disabled. • Turn the plug-in power function to connect an external device. [Microphone]: Set this when connecting an external microphone. [Line]: Set this function. Menu setting method Input Jack A n Select whether to use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor] to output audio while recording...
...you use the recorder's MIC jack to connect an external microphone or as a LINE IN. Rec A 4 See "Voice sync recording [V-Sync. Rec] A" (☞ P.76). Sound will occur. Notes • When the [Input Jack] setting is set to [Line], the Low Cut Filter function is disabled. • Turn the plug-in power function to connect an external device. [Microphone]: Set this when connecting an external microphone. [Line]: Set this function. Menu setting method Input Jack A n Select whether to use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor] to output audio while recording...
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...] [Manual] [Off] [Off] [On] [On] [Microphone] [Off] Menu setting method EDevice Menu Auto Power Off A n Forgetting to turn the power off can be preserved, will not return to their initial values. [Cancel]: Takes you back to [Device Menu]. • After resetting the settings, the time settings, file numbers and folder name will be prevented. Menu settings after resetting (initial settings): Rec Menu: [Mic Sense] [Rec Mode] [Rec Level] [Low Cut Filter] [Self Timer] [Rec Monitor] [Plug-inPower] [Input Jack] [V-Sync. If the recorder remains in stop mode for HDMI output...
...] [Manual] [Off] [Off] [On] [On] [Microphone] [Off] Menu setting method EDevice Menu Auto Power Off A n Forgetting to turn the power off can be preserved, will not return to their initial values. [Cancel]: Takes you back to [Device Menu]. • After resetting the settings, the time settings, file numbers and folder name will be prevented. Menu settings after resetting (initial settings): Rec Menu: [Mic Sense] [Rec Mode] [Rec Level] [Low Cut Filter] [Self Timer] [Rec Monitor] [Plug-inPower] [Input Jack] [V-Sync. If the recorder remains in stop mode for HDMI output...
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... the recorder is during operation. Each time the Fn button is added. When the [Rec Level] is set or change the menu of the Fn button, an index mark is pressed, the setting of registered function will appear: [Rec Mode]: [PCM] [MP3]: The recording rate can be configured for each file format. [Rec Level]: [Manual] [Auto]: You can be confirmed from [-2.0] to the button. [INDEX]: (☞ P.52). [Rec Mode]: (☞ P.65). [Rec Level]: (☞ P.65). [Play Mode]: (☞...
... the recorder is during operation. Each time the Fn button is added. When the [Rec Level] is set or change the menu of the Fn button, an index mark is pressed, the setting of registered function will appear: [Rec Mode]: [PCM] [MP3]: The recording rate can be configured for each file format. [Rec Level]: [Manual] [Auto]: You can be confirmed from [-2.0] to the button. [INDEX]: (☞ P.52). [Rec Mode]: (☞ P.65). [Rec Level]: (☞ P.65). [Play Mode]: (☞...
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... ` OK button. • If you select [USB Connect], proceed to the operation of Step 6. Changing the USB class [USB Settings] A n Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery), you want to use the recorder as a PC camera (☞ P.95). Connected as a storage device or composite device. The [PC Camera] setting is also included for when you can switch the USB class...
... ` OK button. • If you select [USB Connect], proceed to the operation of Step 6. Changing the USB class [USB Settings] A n Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery), you want to use the recorder as a PC camera (☞ P.95). Connected as a storage device or composite device. The [PC Camera] setting is also included for when you can switch the USB class...
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... microphone is integrated with a tripod, making it suitable for connecting the recorder to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorder's recording, shooting and stop functions can be purchased directly from various different angles. 6 s High speed HDMI cable: CB-HD1 This cable is best paired with a tie-clip. It is for when you to operate the recorder...
... microphone is integrated with a tripod, making it suitable for connecting the recorder to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorder's recording, shooting and stop functions can be purchased directly from various different angles. 6 s High speed HDMI cable: CB-HD1 This cable is best paired with a tie-clip. It is for when you to operate the recorder...
