LS-20M

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Main Specifications

Recording format Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) (WAV)
MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3)
Frequency response (built-in microphone) 60 Hz - 20 kHz
Maximum headphone output 3 mW + 3 mW (16Ω load)
Recording media Built-in memory -
SD/SDHC Card Max. 32 GB (2 GB Included)
microSD Card -
Speaker Built-in 16 mm dia. round dynamic speaker
MIC jack 3.5 mm dia. mini-jack, impedance 2.2 k Ω
LINE IN jack 3.5 mm dia. mini-jack, impedance approx. 39 k Ω
EAR jack 3.5 mm dia. mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more
Maximum speaker output 270 mW (8 Ω load)
File editing function Yes (linear PCM/MP3)
Automatic recording function Yes
Manual recording level adjustment Yes (with Limiter)
Sound editing software -
Wireless remote control set (RS30W) Optional
USB interface Mass Storage Class Yes (Hi-Speed 2.0)
Audio Class Yes (44.1 kHz/16-bit)
Compatible OS (USB connection) Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista®/7
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (32-bit)
Power requirements Battery Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (LI-42B)
Battery life (Recording) Approx. 4 hours (with lithium-ion rechargeable battery/MP3 mode)
External power supply F-3AC USB-AC adapter (provided)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 135 mm x 63 mm x 18.1 mm (without protrusions)
Weight 154 g (including lithium-ion battery and SD card)

Frequency response

LINE IN Jack (Recording/Playback)

Recording Format Rec mode Frequency response
Linear PCM Format 96 kHz 20 Hz - 44 kHz
88.2 kHz 20 Hz - 42 kHz
48 kHz 20 Hz - 23 kHz
44.1 kHz 20 Hz - 21 kHz
MP3 Format 320 kbps 50 Hz - 20 kHz
256 kbps 50 Hz - 20 kHz
WMA Format 64 kbps 50 Hz - 15 kHz

Movie Specifications

Image pickup device 1/4-inch 5-megapixel CMOS sensor
No. of effective pixels 2,930,000 pixels (16:9) / 2,190,000 pixels (4:3)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 49mm (16:9) / 59mm (4:3)
Shooting range 30 cm - ∞
Recording format MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
Recording resolution FHD 1080P (30 fps), HD 720P (30 fps), SD 480P (30 fps)
Digital zoom 4X
Image stabilization Available (Electronic Image Stabilization)
Photometric system Multi-pattern metering, Spot metering
White balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, One-touch
Exposure compensation ±2.0 EV

Recording Time*1

  1920 x 1080 30 fps 1280 x 720 30 fps 640 x 480 30 fps
Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit 15 min. 20 min. -
88.2 kHz/24-bit 15 min. 20 min. -
48 kHz/16-bi 17 min. 30 min. -
44.1 kHz/16-bit 17 min. 30 min. -
MP3 320 kbps 44.1 kHz - - 60 min.
256 kbps 44.1 kHz - - 60 min.
  • *1 When 2 GB SD Card (included) is used.
  • *Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
  • * Maximum recording capacity per each file is limited to a maximum of approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM (WAV) format, or a maximum of approx. 4 GB for MP3/WMA format.
  • * For WMA format, the maximum recording time is approx. 26 hours 40 minutes.
  • * When recording continuously for a period that exceeds the maximum battery life, use the optional AC adapter.