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Olympus LS-20M
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for
information about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings,
we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
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LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-20M
Linear PCM Recorder
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers

  • W
    Wesley SpencerSep 9, 2025
    Why has the Olympus Recording Equipment become hot?
    • J
      Jordan MillerSep 10, 2025
      If the back of your Olympus Recording Equipment becomes hot when shooting movies, this is not a malfunction. If the recorder becomes abnormally hot, please contact the Olympus Customer Support Center.
  • T
    Tyler JonesSep 8, 2025
    Why did shooting stop midway on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • R
      Renee FigueroaSep 8, 2025
      If shooting stopped midway on your Olympus Recording Equipment, it is because the size of a single file exceeded 4 GB. It is not possible to shoot exceeding 4 GB for a single file.
  • D
    Devin HerreraSep 7, 2025
    Why is noise audible through the recording monitor on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • K
      Kimberly FlynnSep 7, 2025
      If noise is audible through the recording monitor on your Olympus Recording Equipment, acoustic feedback might be occurring. When the built-in speaker amps and the like are connected there is a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording. It is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn the [Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording. Also, perform adjustments, such as further distancing the earphones from the microphones, not pointing the microphones at the earphones, or lowering the volume of the recording monitor.
  • A
    Andrea RayAug 22, 2025
    What to do if there is no playback sound heard on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • H
      Holly HamiltonAug 22, 2025
      If you can't hear playback sound on your Olympus Recording Equipment, first, unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker. If that doesn't work, the volume level may be set to [00]. Adjust the volume level to resolve this.
  • J
    Jade CalhounSep 4, 2025
    Why am I unable to record through an external microphone on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • T
      thernandezSep 5, 2025
      If you are unable to record through an external microphone on your Olympus Recording Equipment, and an external microphone supported by plug-in power is connected, make sure that [Plug-in Power] is set to [On]. Also, verify that [Input Jack] is set to [Microphone], not [Line].
  • T
    Thomas FosterSep 3, 2025
    Why am I unable to hear any sound from the earphone through the recording monitor on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • K
      Kristina VelasquezSep 3, 2025
      If you are unable to hear any sound from the earphone through the recording monitor on your Olympus Recording Equipment, check if [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off]. If it is, set [Rec Monitor] to [On].
  • L
    llawrenceSep 2, 2025
    Why is no sound picked up by the built-in microphone on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • P
      potterpatrickSep 2, 2025
      If no sound is picked up by the built-in microphone on your Olympus Recording Equipment, it could be because an external microphone or external device is connected. Detach all external microphones and external devices connected to the MIC jack.
  • P
    philip55Sep 1, 2025
    What to do if I am unable to erase the file on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • B
      Brenda LeeSep 1, 2025
      If you are unable to erase a file on your Olympus Recording Equipment, it could be because the file is locked. Unlock the file to erase it. Another reason may be that the file is read-only. Unlock the file or cancel the read-only setting of the file on your PC.
  • P
    Peter IbarraAug 31, 2025
    Why am I unable to set index marks on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • L
      Lori PorterAug 31, 2025
      If you cannot set index marks on your Olympus Recording Equipment, it may be because the maximum number of marks has been reached; erase unnecessary marks. Alternatively, the file might be locked or read-only, so unlock the file. Also, index marks cannot be set for files in MP3 format.
  • M
    Mark WatsonAug 29, 2025
    What causes the recording level to be too high on my Olympus Recording Equipment?
    • A
      Anthony FlowersAug 30, 2025
      If the recording level is too high on your Olympus Recording Equipment, adjust the recording level and try recording once more. If you still cannot record clearly, adjust the output level for the connected devices.

Summary

Safety precautions

Caution for usage environment

Guidelines for preventing damage and malfunction due to environmental factors.

Handling the recorder

Instructions for safe operation, storage, and handling of the recorder.

Battery handling precautions

Guidelines to prevent battery leakage, overheating, and damage.

AC adapter

Safety instructions and precautions for using the AC adapter.

Power supply

Inserting the battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting the lithium-ion battery into the recorder.

Charging by connecting to a computer via USB

Instructions for charging the recorder's battery using a USB connection.

Connect to the USB-AC adapter to charge

Instructions for charging the recorder using the AC adapter.

Cautions concerning the rechargeable battery

Important warnings and guidelines for using the rechargeable battery.

Inserting and ejecting an SD card

Inserting an SD card

Step-by-step instructions for inserting an SD card into the recorder.

Ejecting an SD card

Steps to safely remove an SD card from the recorder.

Selecting the folders and files

Switching between voice and movie mode

About recording;shooting

Before recording

Essential steps and checks before starting audio recording.

Recording

Detailed steps for starting and preparing an audio recording.

Recommended settings by recording condition

Guidance on optimal settings for various recording environments.

Recording from external microphone or other devices

How to connect and use external audio input devices.

Before shooting movies

Shooting movies

Shooting movies

Steps to start and manage movie recording.

About playback

Playback

General information and steps for playing back recorded files.

Playing movies

Erasing

Erasing files

How to delete individual audio or movie files.

Erasing all files in a folder

How to delete all files within a selected folder.

Menu setting method

Rec Menu

Configuration options for recording parameters like sensitivity and format.

Formatting the recorder [Format]

How to reset the recorder by formatting the memory.

Using the recorder on your PC

Connecting to your PC

Step-by-step guide to connect the recorder to a computer.

Disconnecting from your PC

Safe procedures for disconnecting the recorder from a PC.

Transfer the voice files to your PC

How to copy recorded files from the recorder to a PC.

Other information

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for recorder problems.

Specifications

Technical assistance and support

Olympus LS-20M Specifications

General IconGeneral
Impedance8 Ω
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s
Playback time2 h
Frequency range20 - 44000 Hz
Recording modesPulse-code modulation (PCM)
Built-in microphoneYes
Maximum recording time16 h
Audio formats supportedMP3, PCM
Internal memory2048 MB
Display typeLCD
Backlight colorOrange
Display diagonal2 \
Display resolution320 x 240 pixels
Display size (HxV)40.7 x 30.5 mm
Output power270 mW
Loudspeaker diameter16 mm
Number of built-in speakers1
InterfaceUSB
FM radioNo
Recording battery life1.083 h
Media types supportedFlash card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
File typeMOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
Dimensions (WxDxH)135 x 18.1 x 63 mm
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth18.1 mm
Width135 mm
Height63 mm
Weight154 g