Olympus LS-100 User Manual

Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder

LS-100

Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder

Use r 's M a nu a l

Thank you for purchasing the Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder. Carefully read through this manual to ensure that you use the product properly and safely. Be sure to keep this manual on hand so that you can refer to it at any time. To ensure successful recording, perform a trial recording beforehand.

Preface

Description of This Manual

This manual is subject to change without notice. For the latest information such as the product name and

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model number, contact our customer support center.

The illustrations of LCD screens and the recorder in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this manual, contact our customer support center in case that you notice a questionable description, error, missing information or other point.

This manual is the copyrighted work of Olympus Corporation and Olympus Imaging Corporation. It is

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prohibited under the Copyright law to copy this manual or distribute the copy without permission.

We bear no responsibility for any damage, lost earnings, or claim from a third party incurred by improper

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use of the product.

Voluntary control for radio interference

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This is class B information technology equipment. Although this device is intended for household use, this device may cause poor reception when used near a radio or television set. Properly handle it according to the manual.

Trademarks and registered trademarks

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IBM and PC/AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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SD, SDHC, and SDXC are trademarks of SD Card Association.

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Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Corporation.

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The MP3 audio encoding technology is used in the product based on the license from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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The tuner, metronome, speech speed conversion, and key shifter technologies are realized

using "CRIWARE" from CRI Middleware, Inc.

All other brand names and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective owners.

IND EX

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Preface

Overview of Recorder

Startup

Recorder Mode

Multi-Track Mode

About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the Metronome

Menus

About the PC

For Quick Reference

P.2

P.11

P.21

P.32

P.53

P.66

P.71

P.116

P.122

Table of Contents

Preface

Description of This Manual ••••••••••••••••• 2

Safety precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

Checking Accessories•••••••••••••••••••••• 10

Chapter 1 Overview of Recorder

Main Features ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12

Name of Each Part •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13

Connecting with External Devices•••••• 15

Let's use LS-100! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16

Recording Tips for Each Instrument •••• 18

Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone

Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20

Chapter 2 Startup

Power Supply ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 22

Inserting the battery •••••••••••••••••••••••••••22 Recharging the battery •••••••••••••••••••••••22

How to Use the Power/Hold Switch •••• 25

Turning the power on •••••••••••••••••••••••••25 Turning the power off •••••••••••••••••••••••••25 Activating the hold mode •••••••••••••••••••26 Clearing the hold mode ••••••••••••••••••••••26

Initial Settings before

Using the Recorder •••••••••••••••••••••• 27

Setting the date and time

[Time & Date] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••27

How to set the voice guide ••••••••••••••••••28

Inserting and Removing the

SD Card ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Inserting the SD card ••••••••••••••••••••••••••29 Removing the SD card ••••••••••••••••••••••••30

Operations on the Home Screen •••••••• 31

Chapter 3 Recorder Mode

What You Can Do in the

Recorder Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33

Recorder Mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••33

Files and Folders •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 34

Before Recording ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 36

Recording •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 37

Normal Recording [Normal] •••••••••••••••••37 Over Dubbing [Over Dub] •••••••••••••••••••39 Play Sync [Play Sync] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••41 Voice Sync Recording [V-Sync. Rec] ••••••43 Recording using the metronome •••••••••44

Searching for files •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 45

Playback •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 46

Playback ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••46 Placing an index mark •••••••••••••••••••••••••48 Segment repeat playback ••••••••••••••••••••49

Erasing •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 50

Erasing a File ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••50 Erasing a Folder ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••50 Partially erasing a file ••••••••••••••••••••••••••51

Chapter 4 Multi-Track Mode

What You Can Do in

the Multi-Track Mode ••••••••••••••••••• 54

Multi-Track Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••54

Files and Folders •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55

Creating a Multi-Track Project ••••••••••• 57

Creating a Multi-Track Project ••••••••••• 59

Erasing a project •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••64 Erase a track •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••64

Chapter 5 About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the Metronome

Using the tuner ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 67

Table of Contents

About the Lissajous measurement ••••• 69

Using the metronome ••••••••••••••••••••• 70

Chapter 6 Menus

How to set the menus ••••••••••••••••••••• 72

List of menus •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 74

Recording menu [Rec Menu] ••••••••••••• 79

Recording mode [Rec Mode] •••••••••••••••79 Microphone gain [Mic Gain] ••••••••••••••••80 Recording level [Rec Level] ••••••••••••••••••81 Input switch [Input Switch]••••••••••••••••••82 Microphone power source

[Mic Power]•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••83 Recording format[Rec Format] •••••••••••••84 Low cut filter [Low Cut Filter] •••••••••••••••85 Pre-recording [Pre-Recording] •••••••••••••86 Recording monitor [Rec Monitor] •••••••••87

Play menu [Play Menu] •••••••••••••••••••• 88

Play mode [Play Mode]••••••••••••••••••••••••88 Skip space [Skip Space] •••••••••••••••••••••••88

File menu [File Menu] ••••••••••••••••••••• 90

Erase lock [Erase Lock]•••••••••••••••••••••••••90 File Move/Copy[File Move/Copy] •••••••••91 File divide [File Divide] ••••••••••••••••••••••••94 Property [Property] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••95 MP3 Convert [MP3 Convert] ••••••••••••••••95 CD write [CD Write] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••96 Bounce [Bounce] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••98

Metronome menu

[Metronome Menu] ••••••••••••••••••••100

Metronome [Metronome] •••••••••••••••••100

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] 102

Backlight [Backlight] •••••••••••••••••••••••••102 LED [LED] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 103 Beep sound [Beep] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 103 Language switch (Lang) [Language

(Lang)] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 104 Voice guide [Voice Guide] •••••••••••••••••104 Intro play [Intro Play] •••••••••••••••••••••••• 105

Device menu [Device Menu] ••••••••••••106

Fn key setting [Fn. Setting] •••••••••••••••• 106 Memory select[Memory Select] •••••••••107 Sleep [Power Save] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••108 Time setting [Time&Date] ••••••••••••••••• 108 USB setting [USB Settings] ••••••••••••••••• 109 Setting reset [Reset Settings] ••••••••••••• 111 Format [Format] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••113 Memory information

[Memory Info.] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••115

System information [System Info.] ••••••115

Chapter 7 About the PC

Using the recorder on your PC •••••••••117

The PC operating environment ••••••••••117 Precautions on using the recorder

connected to a PC •••••••••••••••••••••••••117 Connecting to your PC •••••••••••••••••••••• 118 Disconnecting from your PC ••••••••••••••119 Transferring the voice files

to your PC ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 120 Using the recorder as a

USB microphone/speaker ••••••••••••••121 Using the recorder as an

external memory for your PC ••••••••• 121

Chapter 8 For quick reference

Alarm message list ••••••••••••••••••••••••123

Troubleshooting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••125

Accessories (optional) ••••••••••••••••••••127

Glossary •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••128

Specifications ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••129

Specifications ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••132

Index •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••134

Safety precautions

Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate the recorder safely and correctly. Be sure to keep this manual on hand so that you can refer to it at any time.

Important safety instructions

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Important safety instructions are indicated by

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symbols and text as shown below. Be sure to follow these instructions to protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property.

The meanings of the symbols are as shown

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below.

Danger

This sign indicates that incorrect handling could lead to serious danger causing death or severe injury.

Warning

This sign indicates that incorrect handling could lead to death or severe injury.

Caution

This sign indicates that incorrect handling could lead to injury or property damage.

Instructions for use

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Do not leave the product where it will be subject

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to high temperatures and/or humidity such as in a car parked in direct sunlight or at the seashore in summer.

Do not store the product in a humid or dusty

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place.

If the product gets wet, immediately wipe water

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off with a dry cloth. Especially avoid salt.

Do not use organic solvent such as alcohol or

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thinner for cleaning.

Do not place the product on or near a television

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set, refrigerator, or other electric appliance.

Ensure that no sand or mud gets on the product.

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Sand or mud may cause irreparable damage.

Do not apply strong vibration or shock to the

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product.

Do not use the product where it will get wet.

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Do not put a magnetic card (such as bank card)

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near the speaker or headphones. Data recorded in the magnetic card may be damaged.

When installing a tripod, rotate the screws on

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the tripod rather than the recorder.

Data recorded in the memory could be dam

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aged or erased due to a wrong operation, device failure, repair or other cause. It is recommended to save important data in the hard disk of your PC or media such as MO for backup.

Olympus bears no liability for any damage or lost

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earnings incurred by data loss due to a failure, repair by a third party not certified by Olympus, or other reason.

Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is

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erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of the recorder or PC.

Recorded contents can be used for personal use

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only. It is prohibited by the Copyright law to use copyrighted work for other purposes without permission from the owner.

Safety precautions

Recorder

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Warning

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Do not use the product where there

may be flammable or explosive gas in the air.

Doing so could cause an ignition or explosion.

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Do not use or store the product for a

long time where there is a lot of dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or steam.

Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock.

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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify

the product.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or injury.

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Do not touch the operating AC adapter or

the recharging battery for a long time.

The AC adapter and battery become hot during recharge. Touching these for a long time could cause a low temperature burn.

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Always use the dedicated Olympus

lithium ion battery and AC adapter.

Using another product could cause a fire or electric shock due to heat generation, deformation or other reason. In addition, the recorder or power supply could fail or an unexpected accident could occur. Note that damage caused by using an uncertified product will not be compensated for.

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If the product falls into water or if water,

metal or a flammable foreign object gets into the product, perform the following steps:

Immediately remove the battery.

Co ntac t yo ur de aler or the Olympus

Service Station for service. Continuing to use it could cause a fire or electric shock.

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Do not insert a card other than SD,

SDHC or SDXC card into the recorder.

If you accidentally insert such a card, do not try to forcibly remove it but contact our repair center or service station.

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Do not operate the product while driving a

vehicle (such as bicycle, motorbike or car).

Doing so could cause a traffic accident.

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Do not leave the product within the

reach of infants or children.

When using the product near them, take extra care and do not carelessly leave the product un atte n ded. Chil dren can not und ers tan d warnings and cautions. In addition, the following accidents could happen:

– Ac cide nta lly wra p the head phone cor d

around the neck and suffocate

– Perform a wrong operation, causing injury

or electric shock

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Avoid using the product in an airplane,

hospital, or other place where use of electric devices is restricted. Or, follow the instructions given at the site.

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When carrying the recorder by a strap,

ensure that it does not get caught on other items.

Caution

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Do not turn the volume up before start

ing operation.

Doing so could cause a hearing problem or hearing loss.

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Stop using the product if you notice

an abnormality such as unusual odor, abnormal sound, or smoke.

Continuing to use the product could cause a fire or burn. Immediately remove the battery carefully not to get burned and contact your dealer, our repair center or service station (Do not touch the battery with bare hands when removing it. In addition, remove the battery outdoors away from combustible materials).

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Do not leave the product where it will

be subject to high temperatures.

Doing so could cause deterioration of parts or a fire.

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Do not touch the metal part of the

product for a long time when the ambient temperature is low.

Doi ng so cou ld d amage you r s k i n. Avo id touching the product with bare hands if possible and use gloves or other protective gear at low temperatures.

Safety precautions

Battery

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Danger

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Do not put the battery near fire.

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Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it.

Doing so could cause a fire, blowout or ignition.

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Do not directly solder, deform, modify or disassemble the battery.

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Do not connect the positive and negative terminals.

Doing so could cause heat generation, electric shock or fire.

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When carrying or storing the battery,

always put it into the case to protect the terminals. Do not carry or store it with a key chain or other metal item.

Doing so could cause heat generation, electric shock or fire.

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Do not directly connect the battery

to the power outlet or the slot of car cigarette lighter.

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Do not use or leave the battery at a

place with high temperatures such as under direct sunlight, in the car in the hot sun, or near a heater.

Doing so could cause a fire, burn or injury due to liqu id le ak , heat generat ion, bl owout or other reason.

Warning

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Do not touch or hold the battery with

wet hands.

Doing so cou ld cause an ele ctric sho ck or failure.

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Do not use a battery whose package is

scratched or damaged.

Doing so could cause a blowout or heat generation.

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Do not leave the battery within the

reach of infants or children.

They could swallow the battery. If this happens, immediately consult with a doctor.

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If you notice an abnormality such as

abnormal sound, abnormally high temperature, burnt odor or smoke during use, perform the following steps:

Immediately remove the battery carefully.

Co n t a ct yo ur de a ler or the Olympus

Service Station for service. Leaving it could cause a fire or burn.

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Do not soak the battery in freshwater or

seawater or let the terminals get wet.

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Stop using the battery if you notice

discoloration, deformation, or other abnormality.

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If recharging is not complete after the

specified recharging time, stop recharging.

Caution

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Using an unauthorized battery could

cause an explosion (or blowout). Dispose of the used battery according to “Disposal of rechargeable battery” (☞ p.9) in this manual.

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Do not apply a strong shock to the

battery or throw it.

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When using the battery for the first time

or after not using it for a long time, be sure to recharge it before use.

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The battery has a fixed durability. If

the battery quickly runs out even after being recharged under specified conditions, replace it with a new one.

AC adapter

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Warning

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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify

the AC adapter.

Doing so cou ld cause an ele ctric sho ck or injury.

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Do not use the AC adapter near flam

mable gas or material (such as petrol, benzin or thinner).

Li-ion 00

Safety precautions

Doing so could cause an explosion, fire or burn.

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Do not short-circuit the positive and the

negative terminals of the plug.

Doing so could cause a fire, burn or electric shock.

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If the interior is exposed due to being

dropped or damaged, perform the following steps:

Do not touch the exposed interior. Doing

so could cause an electric shock, burn or injury.

Immediately pull out the power supply

plug from the outlet, being careful not to receive an electric shock, burn or injury.

Contact your dealer or service station for

ser vi ce. Leaving it co uld cause a fire or burn.

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If the AC adapter falls into water or if

water, metal or a flammable foreign object enters into the product, perform the following steps:

Pull out the power supply plug from the

outlet.

Contact your dealer or service station for

service. Continuing to use it could cause a fire or electric shock.

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If you notice an abnormality such as

abnormal sound, abnormally high temperature, burnt odor or smoke during use, perform the following steps:

Immediately remove the battery carefully

Contact your dealer or service station for

ser vi ce. Leaving it co uld cause a fire or burn.

Caution

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Do not touch or hold the AC adapter

with wet hands.

Doing so cou ld cause an ele ctric sho ck or failure.

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Do not use the AC adapter at a voltage

other than the indicated supply voltage.

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Do not insert a dusty power supply plug into the outlet.

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Do not use the AC adapter when the

power supply plug is not completely inserted into the outlet.

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Do not pull out the power supply plug

from the outlet when not in use.

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Do not damage the power supply cord.

Do not pull the cord to remove the power

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supply plug from the outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the cord.

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Do not place the cord near a heater.

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Doing so could cause a fire or electric shock.

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Disposal of rechargeable

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battery

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Used rechargeable

batteries are valuable resources. When you dispose of a rechargeable battery, insulate the positive and negative terminals with tape or other material and bring them into your nearest shop that accepts rechargeable batteries for recycling purposes.

For details, visit the Web site of JBRC (http://www. jbrc.com).

XLR/standard phone combo

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jack

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Do not remove or insert the XLR/stan

dard phone combo jack while the recorder is recording or in stand-by for recording. Doing so could result in a large noise, possibly causing a hearing problem or hearing loss.

Checking Accessories

The accessories shown below come with the purchased product. Contact your dealer if any accessory is missing or damaged.

Recorder

Lithium ion battery (LI-

50B)

Strap

USB cable

USB conversion

connector

Carrying case

USB AC adapter

(A514)

The AC plug is included.

Manual

(including

warranty)

How to attach the strap

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Chapter 1

Overview of Recorder

Main Features

Stereo condenser microphone

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The stereo condenser microphone enables you to record live quality sound. Professional stereo recording

is possible.

Resistance to sound pressure of up to 140dB SPL

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The design, which is highly resistant to sound pressure with maximum permissible input sound pressure

of 140dB SPL, eliminates sound distortion even when you are recording loud band music.

XLR input terminal

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You can enjoy recording music easily because a dynamic microphone, condenser microphone, guitar,

bass guitar, keyboard or other instrument can be directly connected to the recorder. The XLR input terminal also supports the phantom power supply.

Multi-track recording (MTR)

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The multi-track recording mode allows you to create a file overlaying instruments and voice. Up to eight

tracks can be recorded and played. You can also easily create music tunes.

Support for a variety of recording formats

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This recorder suppor ts overdubbing, synchronization (playing and recording at the same time) and voice

synchronization recording in addition to the normal mode (usual recording).You can use this recorder in a wide range of applications such as field recording or when practicing an instrument.

Tuner function

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This recorder has a tuner function that supports tuning of guitar and bass guitar in addition to the basic

chromatic tuner.

Metronome function

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The metronome can be used as a rhythm guide during recording or when practicing an instrument.

Lissajous measurement function

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This function detects and measures the phase difference between the recorder and the sound source.

You can fine-tune the position and angle of the microphone by checking the phase difference shown on the display.

Key shift to change octave

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The octave of the sound source recorded in the multi-track mode can be adjusted with the key shift

function.

Audio CD output function

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By connecting an external USB CD drive and the recorder, you can directly write recorded files into a CD.

MP3 conversion function

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The recorded PCM (WAV) data can be converted into an MP3 file in the recorder. This enables you to

manage data in the easy-to-use format when writing it into a CD or attaching it to email.

Name of Each Part

PEAK display lamp (L/R)

Display (LCD panel)

button (Home)

button (List)

button (Menu)

buttons

(F1/F2/F3)

button

button (Confirm)

button

−

button

Built-in stereo microphone

(L/R)

REC LEVEL

These two dials can be used to adjust the recording levels of the left and right channels.

button

Record display button

RECORD button STOP button

ERASE button

PLAY button

dial

Name of Each Part

Built-in monaural speaker

Tripod hole

Name of Each Part

Battery/SD card cover

Lock switch

Battery slot

SD card slot

VOLUME

(microphone/line input)

XLR Power

dial

jack

EAR

jack

MIC

switch (L)

switch (R)

XLR/standard phone combo jack (L)

Power/hold switch

REMOTE

(Remote control)

USB

jack

terminal

Strap hook

XLR/standard phone combo jack (R)

Connecting with External Devices

Connect commercially available external devices suitable for your situation.

Headphone

Connecting with External Devices

Mixer

φ3.5 mm

Stereo

φ3.5 mm

Microphone

φ3.5 mm

Remote control

To REMOTE jack

To EAR jack

To MIC jack

φ6.3 mm

CD drive

To USB terminal

To XLR/standard phone combo jack

XLR connector

Microphone

Instrument

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See page 39 for details.

Recorder Mode

Band practice

Solo practice

Concert

See page 32 for details.

Overdubbing

Record your singing while listening to a recording of instruments. Dub over the previous recording to create a new file.

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Multi-Track Mode

Tuner/Lissajous/Metronome Mode

Record and edit each sound source separately, and mix them into a single file.

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

Save as a

single file.

See page 53 for details.

Control your tempo with the metronome.

Perform accurate tuning according to the type of instrument.

Check the Lissajous waveform to determine the best position for microphones.

See page 66 for details.

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Recording Tips for Each Instrument

Recorder position examples

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Voice

Position the recorder slightly away from the singer's face. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the filter settings.

If breathing noises are audible

Piano

When recording the sound of a grand piano, position the recorder pointing to the center of the open lid. To record acousmato as well, move the recorder slightly away to get a richer sound.

Point to the open lid

Wind instrument

Position the recorder pointing to the center of the so-called "bell." If breathing noises are audible, move the recorder slightly away from the center of the pavillon.

Adjust sound by moving the recorder away from the center.

If breathing noises are audible

String instrument

When recording the sound of a string instrument such as a violin, position the recorder slightly away from the upper part of the instrument, pointing to the f-hole of the body.

Point to the f-hole

Recording Tips for Each Instrument

Acoustic guitar

Position the recorder pointing to a place slightly away from the sound hole of the guitar.For a rhythm guitar, keep a certain distance from the main body of the guitar. For solo or melody-focused music, move the recorder closer to the main body of the guitar during recording.

Move the recorder slightly away from

Hard sharp sound

Round harmonic sound

the sound hole.

Hall

Place the recorder on the center line of the stage, with players also facing the direction of the microphone. Then, fix the recorder with a tripod or other tool before starting recording.

Orchestra, big band, choir, etc...

Electric guitar

To record sound directly from the speaker of a guitar amplifier, position the recorder slightly away from the speaker, pointing to the center of the speaker cone paper. To record sound from two speakers in stereo, position the recorder slightly away from the center between the left and right speakers.

Guitar amplifier

Speaker

Guitar amplifier

Speaker

Recording Tips for Each Instrument

Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply

The guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and other instruments can be directly connected to the XLR/ standard phone combo jack. Some settings are required when connecting a microphone that needs the phantom power supply, such as a condenser microphone.

Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply

Connecting the instruments

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Connect a monaural instrument to the XLR/standard phone combo jack (L).

Connect a stereo output instrument such as a keyboard to both the XLR/standard phone combo jacks (L) and (R).

Connecting the microphone

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Connect the dynamic or condenser microphone to the XLR/standard phone combo jack (L) or (R). If the phantom power supply is required, slide the XLR Power switch to [ON] on the XLR/standard phone combo jack to which the microphone is connected.

For details on the settings, refer to "Microphone Power Supply" (☞ p.83).

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Slide the XLR Power switch to [OFF] if the condenser microphone that needs the phantom power

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supply is not connected.

XLR/standard phone combo jack

The XLR/standard phone combo jacks of the recorder support the XLR type and standard type plugs.

Standard type (unbalanced)

XLR type

Chapter 2

Startup

Power Supply

Inserting the battery

Use one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). Other batteries are not supported.

Slide the lock switch to [OPEN] to

open the battery cover.

Insert the battery.

Recharging the battery

Connecting the recorder to the

▌

USB AC adapter for recharge

Connect the USB cable to the USB

terminal of the AC adapter.

Connect the AC cable to the AC

adapter and the AC adapter to the household power supply outlet.

Insert the battery so that the direction

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of the arrow (label) on the recorder matches the direction of the arrow on the battery. .

Close the battery cover.

After closing the battery cover, slide

•

the lock switch to [LOCK].

Connect the USB cable to the USB

terminal of the recorder.

The PEAK display lamp (R) lights up in

•

orange and recharging starts.

Power Supply

Connecting the recorder to a PC

▌

with the USB cable for recharge

Note

Stop or turn off the recorder before connecting

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the USB cable.

Start up the PC.

Connect the USB cable to the USB

port on the PC.

Connect the USB cable to the USB

terminal of the recorder.

Battery indicator

The battery indicator on the display changes as described below according to

the remaining battery level.

When [

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recharge the battery as soon as possible. When the battery runs out, [ ] and

[Battery low] are displayed and operation stops.

The battery indicator repeatedly appears

•

during recharge.

] appears on the display,

Power Supply

The PEAK display lamp (R) lights up in

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orange and recharging starts.

Power Supply

Note

Always use the dedicated USB cable that is

•

provided. Do not use a cable from another manufacturer. Doing so could cause a failure.In addition, do not connect the dedicated cable to another manufacturer’s product.

Carefully insert the battery facing the right direc-

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tion.

Be sure to turn off the recorder before replacing

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the battery. If the battery is removed while the recorder is operating, a failure could occur (For example, the recorder may become unable to play files).

You may have to reset the time if the battery is

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removed from the recorder for 15 minutes or if the battery is repeatedly removed and inserted at short intervals (☞ p.27).

Remove the battery if the recorder is not to be

•

used for a long time.

When you need a new battery, always purchase

•

the Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B).Do not use a cable from another manufacturer. Doing so could cause a failure.

When recharging the battery, turn on the PC

•

and connect the recorder using the USB cable. The battery is not recharged if the PC is off or in the standby, hibernation or auto-power-off mode.

Do not use the USB hub to connect to the PC

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when recharging the battery.

The battery indicator shows [

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ing is complete (Recharging time: about three hours*).

* This is the approximate time when recharg

ing an empty battery to the full level at the room temperature.The recharging time varies depending on the remaining battery level, recharging state and other factors.

If [

] or [=] is displayed, the battery cannot be

;

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recharged.The ambient temperature must be between 5 C and 35 C to recharge the battery.

]: The ambient temperature is too low.

[

;

]: The ambient temperature is too high.

[

If the battery runs out very quickly even after

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being recharged to the full level, replace it with a new one.

] when recharg-

Securely insert the USB connector all the way in.

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The USB connector must be properly connected to operate normally.

Recharging

▌

Discharge:

Because the lithium ion battery has self-discharge characteristics, recharge the attached lithium ion battery before using the product for the first time.

Operating temperature:

The battery is a chemical product. Although the battery performance varies even if the battery is used in the recommended temperature range, this variation is not a failure.

Recommended temperature range:

When operating the recorder: 0 to 42 C When recharging: 5 to 35 C When storing the recorder for a long time: –20

to 30 C

Using the battery outside the above temperature range could cause performance deterioration or a shorter period of durability. If the recorder is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery prior to storage to prevent liquid leak or rust.

A new battery or a battery that has not been

•

used for a long time (one month or more) may not completely recharge due to the nature of lithium ion batteries. In such a case, repeatedly recharge and discharge the batteries a few times.

Dispose of the battery according to applicable

•

laws.When disposing of the battery without completely discharging it, insulate the battery terminals with tape or take other measures to prevent short-circuiting.

How to Use the Power/Hold Switch

Turning the power on

Slide the power/hold switch in the direction of the arrow.

The home screen appears.

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Sleep mode

If the recorder remains stopped for 10 minutes or more (initial setting), the display turns off and the recorder enters the sleep (power-saving) mode (☞ p.108).

To clear the sleep mode, slide the power/ hold switch in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on again.

Turning the power off

Slide the power/hold switch in the arrow direction and keep it for one second or more.

The existing data or the settings for each mode

•

are retained even after the power is turned off.

How to Use the Power/Hold Switch

Activating the hold mode

In the hold mode, the recorder remains active but does not accept button operations. This allows you to safely carry the recorder because the recorder does not operate even if a button is accidentally pressed in your bag. This mode also prevents the recorder from accidentally stopping during recording.

Slide the power/hold switch to [HOLD].

[

HOLD] appears on the display.

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Clearing the hold mode

Slide the power/hold switch to position

Note

If a button is pressed in the hold mode, the

•

PEAK display lamp (R) flashes in orange but the recorder does not operate.

If the hold mode is activated during playing (or

•

recording), the recorder continues to play (record) sound (The recorder stops when playback ends or when recording ends owing to the memory becoming full).

Initial Settings before Using the Recorder

2 3

Setting the date and time [Time & Date]

When the date and time are set, the recording time information is automatically recorded for each file. Set the date and time in advance for easy management of recorded files.

When the recorder is turned on in the following cases, [Set time & date] is displayed.Set the clock according to the procedure below, beginning with step 1.

When using the recorder for the first time

•

When inserting the battery after not using the recorder for a long time

•

When the clock has not been set

•

Initial Settings before Using the Recorder

Select the setting item by pressing the

button.

Select the item you want to set from "Year", "Month",

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"Day", "Hour", and "Minute" so that the item flashes.

Select the current date or time by pressing the

or − button.

Repeat to select the next setting item with the

•

or 0 button and select the current date or time with the + or − button.

Press the OK button to complete setting.

The recorder clock starts operating from the set date

•

and time. Press the OK button in synchronization with the time signal or other clock.

Initial Settings before Using the Recorder

When you set “Hour” or “Minute”, the time

•

display format switches between the 12-hour format and the 24-hour format every time the F2 button is pressed.

Example: 10:38 p.m.

10:38 p.m.

(initial value)

When you set “Year”, “Month”, or “Day”, the

•

display order switches every time the F2 button is pressed.

Example: March 24, 2012

2012 March 24 (initial value)

March 24, 2012

24 March 2012

22:38

How to set the voice guide

After the clock is set, the message [Turn off the voice guide if you do not need it] is played and [Voice Guide] (☞ p.104)

is displayed. Select [OFF] when you do not need the voice guide.

The recorder is ready to use when the date/

•

time and voice guide settings are complete. For how to use the recorder, refer to "Let's

use LS-100!" (☞ p.16-17).

Inserting and Removing the SD Card

Inserting the SD card

“SD” in this manual refers to SD, SDHC and SDXC. Commercially-available SD cards can be used in this recorder.

Slide the lock switch to [OPEN]

when the recorder is stopped and open the SD card cover.

Insert the SD card.

card is inserted all the way in.

Close the SD card cover.

After closing the SD card cover, slide

•

the lock switch to [LOCK].

When the SD card is inserted, the

•

recording media switching screen appears.

To record data in the SD card,

select [Yes] by pressing the + or − button.

Press the OK button to complete

setting.

Inserting and Removing the SD Card

Terminal surface

Insert the SD card with the terminal

•

face facing up, as shown in the figure.

If the SD card is inserted in the wrong

•

direction or at an angle, the contact face may be damaged or the SD card may get stuck.

Recording cannot start unless the SD

•

Note

The recording medium can be switched to the

•

built-in memory (☞ p.107).

The recorder may not recognize an SD card

•

formatted (initialized) on a PC or other device. Be sure to format your SD card on this recorder (☞ p.113).

Inserting and Removing the SD Card

LOCK

Removing the SD card

Press the SD card all the way into the recorder and slowly pull it out.

If [

SD card] is selected in [Memory Select],

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the [Internal memory selected] message is displayed.

SD card

If the SD card is in the write protection mode, the [SD card is locked] message is displayed.Clear write protection before inserting the card.

When the write protection switch is set to [LOCK], recording or other operations cannot be performed.

Note

When you remove the SD card, it may swiftly

•

pop out if you suddenly take away your finger that was pushing the SD card or push the SD card out by flipping it.

The recorder may not correctly recognize some

•

SD, SDHC or SDXC cards depending on the manufacturer or card type due to compatibility.

Be sure to read the attached SD card manual

•

before use.

If the SD card is not recognized, remove the SD

•

card and then insert it again to see if the recorder recognizes it.

The processing speed may become lower de

•

pending on the type of SD card. The processing performance may deteriorate if the SD card is repeatedly written to or deleted. In such a case, initialize the SD card again (☞ p.113).

For the SD cards certified according to our

•

standards, refer to the support page on our Web site: http://olympus-imaging.jp/

Although the manufacturers and types of SD cards whose operation we have certified are listed on our Web site, operation of these SD cards is not guaranteed. Note that it may become impossible to correctly recognize a listed card due to specification changes by the manufacturer or other reason.

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