Olympus LS-10 User Manual 2
LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-10
Linear PCM Recorder
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
Thank you fo r purchasing an Olympus Digit al Voic e Recorder. Please read these inst ructions for inf ormation
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.
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Table of Contents .....................................................3
Safe and Proper Usage ...........................................4
Getting Started
1
Main Features ..........................................................6
Identification of Parts .............................................7
Display (LCD Panel) ...........................................8
Inserting Batteries ...................................................9
Using the AC Adapter .......................................10
Power Supply .........................................................11
HOLD ....................................................................... 11
Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] ..................12
Changing the Time and Date ............................ 13
Inserting and Ejecting a Card ..............................14
Inserting a Card ................................................ 14
Ejecting a Card .................................................15
Notes on the Folders .............................................16
About the Folders for Voice Recordings ..........16
About the Folder for Music Playback ............... 17
Selecting the Folders and Files ...........................18
About Recording
2
Before Recording ...................................................19
Turn the Microphone Toward the Original Sound
Source .......................................................19
Recording ...............................................................20
Listening While Audio is Recorded .................24
Set the Low Cut Filter .......................................24
Microphone Sensitivity .....................................24
Recording from External Microphone or Other
Device s .....................................................25
About Playback
3
Playingb ack ............................................................27
Playback Through Earphone ...........................30
How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ........30
Erasin g ....................................................................32
Erasing One File at a Time ...............................32
Erase All Files from a Folder ...........................32
Menu Setting
4
Menu Setting Method ........................................... 34
Formatting the Recorder [Format] ..................... 43
Rearranging Files [Replace] ................................ 45
Using the Recorder on Your PC
5
Operating Environment ....................................... 46
Connecting to Your PC ..........................................47
Disconnecting from Your PC ............................48
Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC .................... 49
Using Windows Media Player .............................. 50
Window Names ................................................. 50
Copying Music from CD .................................... 51
Transferring Music File to the Recorder ........... 52
Copying Voice File to the CD ...........................55
Using iTunes ...........................................................57
Window Names ................................................. 57
Copying Music from CD ....................................58
Transferring Music File to the Recorder ........... 59
Copying Voice File to the CD ...........................60
Using as External Memory of the PC ..................61
Other Information
6
Alarm Message List ...............................................62
Troublesho oting .....................................................63
Technical Assistance and Support ....................65
Accessories (optional) .........................................65
Specifications ....................................................... 66
Additional functions in updated firmware .............69
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Safe and Proper Usage
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.
General Precautions
• Do not leave the recorder in hot,
humid locations such as inside a
closed automobile under direct
sunlight or on the beach in the
summer.
• Do not store the recorder in
places exposed to excessive
moisture or dust.
• Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to
clean the unit.
• Do not place the recorder on top
of or near electric appliances
such as TVs or refrigerators.
• Avoid recording or playing back
near cellular phones or other
wireless equipment, as they m a y
cause interference and noise.
If you experience noise, move
to another place, or move the
recorder further away from such
equipment.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can
cause irreparable damage.
• Av o id s t r on g v i b r at i o n s o r
shocks.
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• Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the unit yourself.
• Do not operate the unit while
operating a vehicle (such as a
bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
• When mounting the recorder to
a tripod, turn the screws on the
tripod side without turning the
recorder itself.
<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
impor tant content to other media such as a
computer hard disk.
Any liability for passive damages or damage
of any kind occur red due to data loss incurred
by a defect of the product, repair performed
by the third par ty other than Olympus or an
Olympus authorized service station, or any
other r easons is excluded from the Oly mpus’s
liability.
Safe and Proper Usage
Batteries
Warning
f
• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, shortcircuited or disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, lithium or any other
non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never use any battery with a torn
or cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries 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:
1 remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2 c al l yo ur dea le r or local Ol ymp us re pr ese n-
tative for service.
AC Adapter
Warning
f
• 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 odour:
1 do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2 immediately disconnect the power supply
plug from the power outlet, and;
3 call your dealer or local Olympus represen-
tative for servicing. Co ntinued use of the AC
adapter under these circumstances could
result in electric shock, fire or injury.
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Main Features
●
Utilizes a high sensitivity, low noise
stereo microphone capable of faithfully
capturing the original sound.
Machined metal components are utilized in
the housing for the built-in stereo microphone,
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resulting in a design built with special features
in mind while also achieving a construction
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which is resistant to vibration. Furthermore,
by turning the microphone itself 90° outwards
you can produce rec ordings with a natural and
expansive stereo feel to them.
●
Equipped with a high sound quality
amplifier circuit.
Utilizes a low noise amplifier circuit, allowing
you to produce high sound quality recordings
with low noise.
● Supports the linear PCM format, which
is capable of recording sound quality
equivalent to or surpassing CD-level.
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 (☞ P. 34 , P. 3 6) .
● Suppor ts a wide range of recording
formats. Can handle the MP3 format
(MPEG-1/ MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3), and the
Windows Media Audio (WMA) format.
In supporting the MP3 and WMA formats, this
device can save files in a highly compressed
manner, thereby allowing for extended
recording times (☞ P. 3 4 , P. 3 6 ). In addition,
when connected to an external device, the
recorder can encode incoming analog audio
signals without a PC (☞ P. 2 6 ) .
● S upports high capacit y recording media.
Starting with its 2 GB built-in flash
me m or y, can a lso r ecor d ont o an S D Ca r d
(commercially available)
Check the Olympus website regarding SD
cards which are confirmed operation with this
recorder (☞ P. 6 5 ) .
(☞ P.14)
Getting Started
● Equipped 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.3 4, P.3 6 ) .
● Allows for system upgrades through
enhanced options and equipment. Further
enhances the pleasure of recording
(
☞ P.6 5)
●
Can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format
files sent from a computer in addition to
files recorded by the device itself. Can
be enjoyed as a music player at any time.
Can hold approximately 500 music files (WM A
128 kbps/ 4 minutes per song conversion) (☞
P. 2 7, P. 28, P. 5 0 , P. 5 7 ).
●
Supports USB 2.0. Hi-Speed, which
enables high-speed data transmission
as an external memory device for your
computer.
By connecting the computer with the USB,
pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and
utilized to carry data
.
.
(☞ P. 4 9 , P.61).
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Identification of Parts
1
2
3
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@
#
$
q
=
)
(
*
1
REMOTE
Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control
set RS30W (optional). This enables operation of the
main unit’s record and stop functions through the
remote control.
2 Built-in stereo microphone (R)
3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4
LINE IN
jack
MIC
jack
5
REC LEVEL
6
7
REC
s button
Recording indicator light (LED)
MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW
8
9
LOW CUT ON/OFF
0 Strap hole
! Display (LCD panel)
PEAK
@
#
$ 2 button
% 9 button
indicator light (LED)
STOP
4 button
%
^
&
jack
dial
switch
switch (Auto Gain Control)
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
]
[
p
o
i
u
^ 3 button
&
LIST
button
MENU
*
(
) Fn button
= 0 button
q `/
w Card cover
e
r
t
y
u Power j ack
i Batt ery cover
o Battery cover release button
p Tripod socket
[ Built-in stereo speaker (R)
] Built-in stereo speaker (L)
button
A-B REPEAT
ERASE
button
OK
button
EAR
jack
VOLUME
USB
POWER/HOLD
dial
terminal
button
y
switch
t
r
w
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e
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Display (LCD Panel)
Identification of Parts
File DisplayFolder List Display
1
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2
1 Root folder indicator
Folder indicator
Recording media indicator or folder indicator/
Root folder name/ Current file number/ Total
number of recorded files in the folder
2 Folder name
3 Guide ind icator
File List Display
1
2
3
1 Folder/ File indicator
Folder name/ Current file number/ Total number
of recorded files in the folder
2 File name
3 Guide indicator
1
2
3
4
3
5
6
1 Folder/ File indicator
Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current
file number/ Total number of recorded files in
the folder
2 Battery indicator
Recording media indicator
[
[
Erase lock indicator
3 Record/ Playback status indicator
4 Level meter
5 Playback Mode indicator
6 Recording mode indicator
7 During recording mode:
Remaining recording time
During playback or stop mode:
File length
8 During recording mode:
Elapsed recording time
During playback mode:
Elapsed playingback time
EUPHONY
9 [
Reverb
0 [
! [
LowCutFilter
@ [
Limiter
[
Zoom Mic
] Built-in flash memory
] SD card
] indicator
] indicator
] indicator
] indicator
] indicator
7
8
9
0
!
@
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Inserting Batteries
Press the bat tery cover release but ton,
1
and then slide the battery cover open
while lightly pressing down on it.
Insert two AA batteries with the cor-
2
rect = and - polarities.
Close the battery cover completely
3
by pressing to the direction A, then
sliding to the direction B.
Slide the
4
direction indicated by the arrow, and
turn the power on.
• If the [hour] indicator flashes in the display,
Replacing batteries
The battery indicator on the display changes as
the batteries lose power.
• When [ ] appears on the display, replace
the batteries as soon as possible. When the
battery is too weak, [
appears on the display and the recorder shuts
down.
• Wh en c ha ngi ng bat te ri es, A A a lk ali ne ba tt er ies
or Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries are
recommended.
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries B-01 4PE (optional)
from Olympus can be used in the recorder. Use
them with the Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable
Batter y Charger B-90SU (optional) (For U.S.A.
and Canada) or BU-90SE (optional) ( For Europe)
(☞ P. 6 5 ) .
POWER/HOLD
see “Setting Time and Date [Time &
Date]” (☞ P.12 ) .
switch in the
] and [Battery Low]
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Inserting Batteries
Notes
• Manganese battery may not be used in this
recorder.
• This recorder cannot charge rechargeable
batteries.
• Be su re to t ur n of f p owe r of t he rec or der b ef ore
replacing the batteries (☞ P.11 ) . U n loa d i n g
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the batteries while the recorder is in use may
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corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file
and the batteries run out, you will lose your
currently recorded file because the file header
will not be able to close. It is crucial to change
the batteries once you see only one Hash mark
in the battery icon.
• If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the
dead battery or if you take the battery in and
out repeatedly at shor t intervals, you may have
to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh
battery (☞ P.1 2 ) .
• Remove the batteries if you a re not going to use
the recorder for an extended period of time.
• When playing a voice/music file, the recorder
may be reset due to the reduc tion of the voltage
output of the battery depending on the volume
level even if [
indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the
recorder.
] is displayed in the battery
Using the AC Adapter
Plug the AC adapter (optional) into a
household power outlet and connect the
power plug to the recorder’s power connecto r ( DC 5V ). A lw ay s tu rn th e r ec or de r’s
power off before connecting.
If the AC adapter is plugged in while
recording using batteries, it may not be
possible to play back the voice data being
recorded.
• Check the Olympus website regarding
AC adapters which can be used with this
recorder.
To the po we r j ac k
Warning
f
• Always turn the recorder’s power
off before connection or disconnection.
• When the AC adapter is not in use,
disconnect the power supply plug
from the power outlet.
• Use only the correct power sup-
ply voltage as indicated on the
adapter.
• Do not use the AC adapter when
connecting the recorder to the
USB port.
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Power Supply
HOLD
When the recorder is not being used, turn the
power off to reduce battery consumption to a
minimum. Eve n i f t he po we r is tur ned off, existin g
data, mode settings, and clock settings will be
maintained.
Turning On the Power:
While the recorder’s power is off, slide
the
POWER/HOLD
indicated by the arrow.
• The display will turn on, and the power will be
turned on.
• The resume function will bring the recorder
back to the stop position in memory before
power was turned off.
• When the batteries are removed from the
recorder the resume function’s stopped position
will be erased.
switch in the direction
Turning Off the Power:
Slide the
POWER/HOLD
switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow for 1
second or longer.
• The display shuts off and the power will be
turned off.
• The resume function remembers the stop
position before the power is turned off.
If you bring the POWER/ HOLD switch to the
[HOLD] position, the current conditions will be
preserved, and all buttons will be disabled. This
feature is useful when the recorder has to be
carried in a bag or pocket.
Set the recorder to HOLD mode
Slide the
[
HOLD
• Af ter [Hold] appears on the display, the
recorder is set to HOLD mode.
POWER/HOLD
] position.
switch to the
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the
POWER/HOLD
switch to the A
position.
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Power save mode [Auto Power Off]
If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 10
minutes (initial setting) while the power is turned
on, the power will be turned off (☞ P.34, P.40).
• If any button is pressed prior to the battery
turning off, the elapsed time count will start
over again until this function takes effect.
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HOLD/Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]
Notes
• If you press any button in HOLD mode, the
clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will
not operate the recorder.
• If HOLD is applied during playback (record-
ing), operation is disabled with the playback
(recording) state unchanged (When playback
has ended and the recording has ended due
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to the remaining memory being used up, it will
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stop).
• The recorder can be effectively operated via
its switch and dial, as well as the connected
exclusive remote cont rol set RS30W (opt ional),
even when it is in HOLD mode.
Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]
If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored
for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management.
When you use the recorder for the first
time after purchasing it, or when the
batteries have been inserted without the
device having been used in a long time,
the [
Set Time & Date
the [
hour
from Step 1.
] is flashing, conduct the setup
] will appear. When
Press the 9 or 0 button to select
1
the item to set.
2 3 button
9 0 button
`/
OK
button
LIST
button
Select t he item from
[hour], [minute],
[year] [month] and
[day] with a flashing
point
12
Press the 2 or 3 button to set.
2
• Follow the same steps by pressing the 9
or 0 button to select the next item, and
press the 2 or 3 button to set.
Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]
• You can select between 12 and 24 hour
display by pressing the LIST button while
setting the hour and minute.
Example: 10:38 P.M
10:38 PM
(Initial setting)
• You can select the order of the [year],
[month], [day] by pressing the LIST button
while setting them.
Example: January 7, 2008
1M 7D 2008Y (Initial setting)
7
D 1M 2008Y
2008Y 1M 7D
Press the `/OK button to complete
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the setup screen.
• The clock will start from the set date and
time. Press the `/
the time signal.
Note
• If you press the `/OK button during the setup
operation, the recorder will save the items that
were set to that point.
OK
button according to
22:38
Changing the Time and Date
While the recorder is during stop mode, press and
hold the STOP 4 button to display the Time and
Date, Remaining Memory and File Format.
If the Time and Date is not correct, set it using the
procedure below.
2 3 button
9 0 button
`/
OK
button
MENU
button
LIST
button
While the recorder is during stop
1
mode, press the
• The menu will appear on the display. You
can also change to [Others] screen by
using the settings tab (☞ P. 3 4) .
Press the 2 or 3 button to select
2
[
Time & Date
Press the `/OK or 9 button.
3
• [hour] will flash on the display, indicat-
ing the start of the Time and Date setup
process.
The following steps are the same as Step 1
through Step 3 of “Setting Time and Date
[Time & Date] ” (☞ P.12 ) .
MENU
].
button.
[Time & Date] will
appear on the display
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Press the
4
menu screen.
MENU
button to close the
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Inserting and Ejecting a Card
This recorder can be used with commercially
available SD Cards as well as the built-in flash
memory.
Inserting a Card
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While the recorder is during stop mode,
1
open the card cover.
Face the card the correct way and
2
insert it into the card slot as shown
in the diagram.
2 3 button
`/
OK
button
• Insert the card keeping it straight.
• The card stops with a click when it is
inserted all the way.
• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an
angle could damage the contact area or
cause the card to jam.
• If the card is not inserted all the way, data
may not be written to the card.
Close the card cover securely.
3
When you are recording to a card,
4
press the 2 or 3 button and select
[
Yes
].
When you insert the
card, the recording
media changeover
display will appear
Press the `/OK button to complete
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the setup screen.
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Inserting and Ejecting a Card
Notes
• It is po ssi bl e to sw itc h t he r ec ordi ng med ia ov er
to the built-in flash memory (☞ P. 3 4, P. 3 9 ).
• In some cases cards which have been formatted (initialized) by another device, such as a
computer, cannot be recognized. Be sure to
format them with this recorder before using (☞
P. 43 ) .
• When attempting to perform operations such as
rewriting the contents of an SD Card in cases
where the card has been write protected, [SD
Card Locked] will appear. The playback operation can be performed, but the write protection
must first be turned off when overwriting the
contents on the card.
• Cards that are not to SD standards, such as
multimedia cards, may not be used.
Ejecting a Card
2 3 button
`/
OK
button
While the recorder is during stop mode,
1
open the card cover.
Push the card inward to unlock it, and
2
let it eject partially.
• The card is visibly out of the slot and can
be removed safely.
When
[MemorySelect] is set
to [SD Card], [Built-in
Memory Selected]
will appear
Close the card cover securely.
3
Note
• Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the
card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out
of the slot.
About the SD Card
When the SD Card is write protected, there
will be a display reading [ SD Card Locked].
Before ins erting the car d, turn off the wr ite protection function. Check the Olympus website
regarding SD cards which are confirmed
operation with this recorder (☞ P. 6 5) .
If the write protection
switch is facing the
[LOCK] direction,
recording and other
functions cannot be
carried out
LOCK
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Notes
• Th e recorder may not rec ognize correc tly
on s om e SD cards. In this c ase, r emove
the card then put it again to see if the
recorder recognizes the card.
• The processing performanc e reduces in
a SD card when you repeat writing and
delete. In this case, format the SD card
(☞ P. 4 3 ) .
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Notes on the Folders
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The built- in flash memor y or the SD Card can be used for the recording media. Regardless of the recording
media, voice files and music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music
playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved.
About the Folders for Voice Recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings. When recording with the recorder, select any
one of the five folders and then record.
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Root
Folder
File
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.
LS10 0001 .WAV
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Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
Music
When music files have been transferred to the [Music] folder from a computer, the recorder can be
used as a music player
Folder list display for
when the [SD Card]
has been selected as
the recording media
(☞ P.27, P.50, P.57)
1 User ID:
The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder.
2 File number:
A file number is consecutively assigned regardless of the
changes in the recording media.
3 Extension:
T hese are the file n ame extensions for t he recording for mat when
recording with this device.
• Linear PCM format .WAV
• MP3 format .MP3
• WMA format .WMA
001
002
001
003
200
Save up to 200 files
Notes on the Folders
About the Folder for Music Playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created
within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files
that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed (☞ P. 4 5) .
Up to 128 folders can be created under the
[
Root
Folder E
]
Music
folder, including
First layer Second layer
[
Music
]
Save up to 200 files
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Music
Folder
File
Precautions for transferring music files:
When using Windows Media Player 10,
click [Start Sync] instead of setting the
synchronization options. All the files will be
transferred to the part A above (☞ P.54)
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
001
002
003
004
005
200
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Selecting the Folders and Files
Change folders while the operation is stopped. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see
the section entitled “Notes on the Folders” (☞ P.16, P.17 ) .
Moving through the
Operation of the folders for music playback
Folder list display
Folder list display
(First layer)
Folder list display
(Second layer)
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2 or 3 button
Select the folder
2 or 3 button
Select the artist folder
File display
2 or 3 button
Select the album folder
File list display
4
levels
`/OK button
Proceed
Each time you press this it
opens the folder or file selected
in the list display and proceeds
down one level. The list display
screen can be operated by the
9 button
LIST
Return
Each time you press this it
returns up one level. The list
display can be operated by the
0 button
List display
The folders and files recorded
in this recorder are displayed
button
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Folder list display
2 or 3 button
Select the folder
`/OK button
Begin playback
Operation of the folders for voice recordings
File list display
2 or 3 button
Select the file
2 or 3 button
Select the file
File display
`/OK button
Begin playback
File display
Information of the selected file
is displayed. Enters in
playback standby mode
About Recording
Before Recording
Getting Ready
Affi x the windscreen:
Start recording after attach the
windscreen (included within) to
the microphone. The noise may
occur even if a windscreen is atta ch ed w he n fo rc ing wi nd b lows
against a microphone.
Turn the Microphone Toward the Original Sound Source
Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the direction that you would like to record. Placing the built-in stereo
microphone over the display is the proper position for performing stereo recording. If it is below the display
when recording then proper stereo recording cannot be per formed because the position of the original
sound will be recorded in reverse phase.
Original
sound
source
Select the media for recording:
The built-in flash memory as well as an SD
Card can be used (☞ P.14 , P. 34 , P. 3 9 ) .
Select the recording format:
Recording can be performed through the
li ne ar P CM form at , as we ll a s t he W AV, M P3
and WMA formats (☞ P. 3 4 , P. 3 6) .
About the built-in stereo microphone:
The direction of capturing sound by the microphone can
be changed with the MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch
(☞ P. 24) .
MIC SENSE HIGH
2
Abou t Recording
When recording with the
built-in microphone:
Turn the microphone in the direction
of the source to be recorded.
MIC SENSE
LOW
LR
Key map
On mounting:
Accurate adjustments of the microphone’s angle and
the like can be made when the device is affixed to a
commercially available tripod used for cameras.
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Recording
Before starting recording, select a folder between
A
to E. These five folders can be selectively
used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private
information, while Folder B might be dedicated
to holding business information.
REC s button
2
Abou t Recording
Select the recording folder (☞ P.16 t o
1
P.1 8) .
How to change folders:
1 Pressing the LIST button at the file display
while stopped will return you to the next
higher level. Pressing the LIST button
repeatedly will bring you to the folder list
display.
2 Pressing button 2 or 3 at the folder list
display will select the folders for voice
recordings.
• Newly recorded audio will be saved as the
last file in the selected folder.
Press the
2
to record.
• Turn the microphone in the direction of the
source to be recorded.
a Remaining recording time
b Level meter (change according to the
recording level and recording function
settings)
c Recording mode
a
b
c
STOP 4 button
`/
OK
button
REC
s button and prepare
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• The recording indicator light will flash and
[ ] will appear on the display.
• [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the
recording standby mode or while recording.
Confi gure this while the recorder is stopped
(☞ P. 3 4, P.3 6 ) .
• The various functions related to recording
can be configured to suit the recording
conditions (☞ P.3 4 , P. 3 6 , P. 3 7 ) .
• The level indicator position of the level
meter will change in accordance with the
switching of the various settings related
to recording. Confirm the recording level
through the level meter after switching the
settings.
Adjust the recording level by using
3
the
REC LEVEL
• This recorder is designed to be able to
record cleanly and evenly, even in recording conditions such as when the volume
of the source sound changes significantly.
However, even higher sound quality recordings can be achieved by adjusting the
recording level manually.
• If too big sound is input, the noise may
occur even if [Rec Level] is set to [Auto]
or [Limiter On]. In this case, the [PEAK]
indicator light is not light up whic h will inform
of the excess input. To ensure successful
recordings, we recommend that you test the
record function and volume before use.
• When the [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the re cording level will be adjusted automatically.
Set the [Rec Level] to [Manual] when using
the recording level adjustment function and
the limiter function
dial.
This can be adjusted
in a range from [0 ]
to [10]. The larger
the number on the
dial is the higher the
recording level will
be, and the indicator
position of the level
meter will grow
larger as well
(☞ P.3 4, P.3 6) .
Recording
Actually producing the sound you
would like to record:
• When a loud sound is produced the level
meter will swing all the way over to the right
while rec ording and the red [ PEAK] indica tor lamp will turn on. When this happens
the sound will be recorded in a distorted
manner since the recording level is too
high.
When the level meter
is maxed out (the
recorded sounds will
be distorted)
• When a loud noise is produced, adjust
the recording level so that the level meter
remains in the vicinity of [–6].
Example of conditions
where the recording
level has been lowered
and the excess input
has been adjusted
Press the
4
begin recording.
• [ ] will appear on the display.
d Elapsed recording time
d
REC
s button again will
Press the
5
recording.
• [ ] will go out on the display.
e File length
e
Notes
• When an SD Card is inserted in the recorder,
be sure to co nfirm the reco rding media as eithe r
the [Built-in Memory] or the [SD Card] so that
there is no mistake (☞ P. 34 , P. 3 9) .
• When attempting to perform operations such as
rewriting the contents of an SD Card in cases
where the card has been write protected, [SD
Card Locked] will app ear. The p layback operation can be performed, but the write protection
must first be turned off when overwriting the
contents on the card (☞ P.1 5) .
• If you select a folder other than A through
and press the REC s button, an [Illegal
E
Folder] message will flash. Selec t a folder from
through E and start recording again.
A
• When remaining recording time is less than
60 seconds, the [PEAK] indicator light starts
flashing in amber. When the recording time
is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light
flashes faster.
• [Fold er Full] will appear when the folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before
recording any further (☞ P. 32 ).
• [Memory Full] will appear when the memory
is full. Change the recordable media or delete
any unnecessary files before recording any
further (☞ P. 32, P.3 4 , P. 3 9 ) .
• When the recording button of the exclusive
remote control RS30W (optional) is pressed
once, recording will start immediately.
STOP
4 button to stop
2
Abou t Recording
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Recording
• 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 and the skipped
sound may be recorded. In this case, [Data
Write Error] will appear during recording
or when the recording is finished. After
transferring the data to the PC, format the
record media.
• We recommend the media to be formatted
before recording.
2
Abou t Recording
Pause
While the recorder is during recording
mode, press the
• [ ] will appear on the display.
• The recorder will time out after 60 minutes
when left in "Rec Pause".
REC
s button.
Resume Recording:
REC
Press the
• Recording will resume at the point of
interruption.
s button again.
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is during recording
mode, press the `/
OK
button.
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• [ ] will appear on the display.
• Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back.
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