Olympus 141970 LS-10 Instructions (English)

Olympus 141970 Manual

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    LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder INSTRUCTIONS EN 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
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    Support Center. • Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service SD logo is a trademark. • The SDHC logo is a trademark. • MPEG Layer-3 audio
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    File to the Recorder...........59 Copying Voice File to the CD 60 Using as External Memory of the PC 61 6 Other Information Alarm Message List 62 Troubleshooting 63 Technical Assistance and Support 65 Accessories (optional 65 Specifications 66 Additional functions in updated firmware 69 3
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    When mounting the recorder to a tripod, turn the screws on the tripod side without turning the recorder itself. Recorded content in memory may be destroyed third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the
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    burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. Safe and Proper Usage AC Adapter fWarning • Do not 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
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    to an external device, the recorder can encode incoming analog audio signals without a PC (☞ P.26). ● Supports high capacity recording media. Starting with its 2 GB built-in flash memory, can also record onto an SD Card (commercially available) (☞ P.14). Check the Olympus website regarding
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    the * MENU button 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 5 MIC jack ( A-B REPEAT button ) Fn button - ERASE button = 0 button q`/OK button w Card cover 6 REC LEVEL dial e EAR jack 7 REC
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    format/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 2Battery indicator Recording media indicator [ ] Built-in flash memory [ ] SD card Erase lock indicator 3 Record/ Playback status indicator 4 Level meter 5 Playback Mode indicator 6 Recording mode indicator 7 During recording
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    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 Battery Charger B-90SU (optional) (For U.S.A. and Canada) or BU-90SE (optional) (For Europe
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    of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the battery depending on the volume level even if [ ] is displayed in the battery indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder. 10 Inserting Batteries Using the AC
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    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 turned off. 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
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    with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback 1 has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it will stop). • The recorder can be effectively operated via its switch and dial, as well as the connected exclusive remote control set RS30W
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    by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute. Example: 10:38 P.M 10:38 PM (Initial setting) 22:38 • You can select the order 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
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    Getting Started 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 1 2 3 button `/OK button • Insert the card keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way. •
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    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
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    Digital Voice Recorder. 2 File number: A file number is consecutively assigned regardless of the changes in the recording media. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device. • Linear PCM format .WAV • MP3 format .MP3 • WMA format
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    Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the 004 005 Precautions for transferring music files: 200 When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All the
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    you press this it returns up one level. The list display can be operated by the 0 button `/OK button Begin playback 2 or 3 button Select the file Operation of the folders for voice recordings List display The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed File display Information of
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    is attached when forcing wind blows against a microphone. Select the media for recording: The built-in flash memory as well as an SD Card can be used (☞ P.14, P.34, P.39). Select the recording format: 2 Recording can be performed through the linear PCM format, as well as the WAV, MP3 and WMA
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    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
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    the recording media as either the [Built-in Memory] or the [SD Card] so that there is no mistake (☞ P.34, P.39). • 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
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    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 2 before recording. Recording Pause While the recorder is during
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    be adjusted to suit the volume of the original sound [Rec Level] (☞ P.34, P.36) You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually. When the [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can configure the limiter function [Zoom Mic] (☞ P.34, P.36) The directivity
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    recorder. 2 Recording Set the Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices the speaker. Notes • Recording level cannot be controlled using When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is a risk that audio feedback will
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    mode for cases where the volume of the source sound is high, such as a band performance. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the recorder to [LOW] and hold its built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. Recording from External
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    adjust the output level for the external devices. • Do not connect the connecting cord to the MIC jack when recording sound from other device with this recorder. To EAR jack Notes • When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder, the audio output signal sent
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    a file. 3 Press the `/OK button to start playback. • [ ] will appear on the display. a Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder b File length c Elapsed playingback time d Level meter a b c d 4 Set it to a comfortable listening
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    only play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV files other than these cannot be played back. • This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. • It is possible to playback the WMA files which are created by the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. About Playback 28
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    mode, press and hold the 0 button. • When you release the 0 button the recorder will resume normal playback • The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file. Locating the Beginning of the
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    button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback. [ ] will flash on the display About Playback Notes • To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume level. • When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may
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    . b Press the `/OK button Pressing the `/OK button will release segment repeat playback, and stop playback c Press the 9 button Pressing the 9 button will release segment repeat playback, and cue to the beginning of the next file. d Press the 0 button Pressing the 0 button will release segment
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    About Playback Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. to erase. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 3 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the ERASE button. [Cancel] will flash on the display • The display changes to [
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    the recording media as either the [Built-in Memory] or the [SD Card] so that there is no mistake (☞ P.34, P.39). • 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
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    tab. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button MENU button 4 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. The menu will appear on the item you want to set. Menu Setting • Menu items can be set during a recording or playback (☞ P.42). 2 Press the 2 or 3 button to move to the item
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    button to close the menu screen. • When in the menu screen during recording or playback, pressing the 0 or MENU button will allow you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. Notes • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup
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    Level Zoom Mic 36 Menu Setting Method The recorder can record in the linear PCM format. High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to that of a music CD is possible. Moreover, it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats. 1. Select the recording format
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    whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack. Setting: [On]: Enables the recording monitor function. Sound will be are recording (☞ P.24). External microphones which are supported by plug in power can also be used. Whether or not to supply power to external microphones
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    back WAV format files using these playback results, the sampling rate and bit rate will be converted downward from 96 kHz to 48 kHz and 24 bit to 16 bit, respectively. • This function is only available during playback. This recorder cannot perform recording by using the playback results. • When
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    When an SD Card is inserted you can select to record to either the built-in flash memory or to the SD Card (☞ P.14). Setting: [Built-in Memory]: Built-in flash memory. [SD Card]: SD Card. • When attempting to perform operations such as rewriting the contents of an SD Card 4 in cases where the
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    PCM] [MP3] [WMA]: The recording rate can be configured for each file format. [Rec Level]: [Manual] [Auto]: You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually. When the [Rec Level] is set to [Manual ]: [Built-in Memory] [SD card] [Property]: File
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    4 Rec Menu 4 LCD/Sound Menu [Rec Mode] [Backlight] [10 seconds] Recording format [PCM] [Contrast] [06] Recording rate [44.1kHz/16bit] [LED] [On] [Rec Level] 4 Memory Menu Recording level [Manual] [MemorySelect] [Built-in Memory] Limiter function [Zoom Mic] [Limiter On] [Off] 4 Others
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    Menu Setting Method hSetting menu during recording Tab Function Setting hSetting menu during playback Tab Function Setting Rec Menu Rec Level Zoom Mic Rec Monitor Plug-inPower To menu item options Play Menu Play Mode Reverb EUPHONY To menu item options 4 LCD/ Sound Menu Backlight LED
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    button 9 0 button `/OK button MENU button 4 Press the 2 or 3 button to select the recording media to format. • When formatting an SD Card, cancel the write protection function before inserting the card into the recorder (☞ P.15). 5 Press the `/OK button. [Cancel] will appear on the display 1 While
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    the recording media as either the [Built-in Memory] or the [SD Card] so that there is no mistake (☞ P.34, P.39). • 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
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    would like to rearrange the song order (☞ P.16 to P.18). 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear on the 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
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    of [Steinberg CUBASE LE4] software, see a supplied separate sheet. • Even if operational environment is satisfied, we do not support such as 64-bits OS, the multiboot environment and self-modified PC's. Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC • When you are downloading a file from the
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    or sale. A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection. DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded from music distribution services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you
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    When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] on the desktop. When an SD card is inserted it will be destroyed. • When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable. • Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the
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    and the recorded voice files are saved in these folders. Windows 1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.47). 2 Open the Explorer window. 3 Open the [LS_10] folder. • When you open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] (Built-in flash memory) and [Removable Disk] (SD card
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    can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows Media Player, music transferred to the recorder. (☞ P.52, P.53). Window Names Windows Media Player 11 1 Windows Media Player 10 12 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC
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    [Rip] menu, click [View Album Info] for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary. • If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched Start Rip]. • For Windows Media Player 10 Click [Rip Music]. • Files copied to a PC are stored in WMA format. Music files copied are categorized by artist,
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    how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see "Copying Music from CD" (☞ P.51). Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 Click [Sync] menu again to select [DVR] { [Advanced Options] { [Set Up
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    [Sync List] on the right. 5 Click [Start Sync]. • The file is transferred to the recorder. Using Windows Media Player 4 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 From
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    online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted. • To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Cannot
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    [Burn] menu again, and select [Audio CD] or [Data CD]. When [Audio CD] is selected: • A file is converted and copied in CD-DA in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW. When [Data CD] is selected: • Copying files with the format to be recorded. 5 Click [Start Burn]. 55
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    Playlist] menu. • You can change the order of tracks by Drag & Drop files. 3 Put a check mark on the voice files that you want to copy. 3 5 4 Select format of CD before clicking [Start Burn]. When [Audio CD] is selected: • A file is converted and copied in CD-DA in order to play it by the
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    Using iTunes Window Names 1 2 3 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC 4567 1 Features taskbar 2 Rewind button/ Playback, Pause button/ Fast Forward button 3 Volume slide 4 Playlist addition button 5 Shuffle button 8 90 6 Repeat button 7 Display change button 8 Disc create button 9 Browse button 0 Disc
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    bit rate for copying music files to your PC, and click 5 [OK]. [Import Using]: • Set the file format for copying music file from a CD. [Setting]: • Set the bit rate for copying music file from a CD. 5 Put a check mark on the music files that
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    to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] on the desktop. When an SD card is inserted it will be recognized by the drive name [Untitled]. • Copy to [MUSIC] folder of the recorder when transferring the music file. • You can create up to 2 hierarchies in the [MUSIC] folder. And
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    -DA in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW. When [MP3 CD] is selected: • Copying in MP3 format. When [Data CD] is selected: • Copying files with the format to be recorded. 5 Select the desired playlist, and put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD-R/RW
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    name [LS_10] (Built-in flash memory) and [Removable Disk] (SD card) (The drive letter will differ 5 depending on the PC being used). 4 Copy the data. 5 Disconnect the USB connection cable (☞ P.48). Using the Recorder on Your PC Macintosh 1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.47). • When
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    (☞ P.16 to P.18). SD Card Locked Card Locked. The SD Card is set to write Undo the SD Card's write protection protection. setting and then try again (☞ P.15). Format Error Formatting error. There was an error while formatting the recorder's memory. Reformat the memory (☞ P.43). Can't Make
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    MIC jack (☞ P.25, P.26). Detach the connecting cord from the recorder. Set [Plug-inPower] to [On] when an external microphone supported by plug-in power is connected (☞ P.34, P.37). No playback tone heard The earphone is connected. The volume level is set to [0]. Unplug the earphones to use the
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    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Voice files are not recorded The connected external microphone is in stereo monaural. When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be recorded by the L-channel. Cannot find the recorded Voice File Wrong
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    information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada [email protected] s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available
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    Specifications General points 4 Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer3) WMA (Windows Media Audio) 4 Input level: MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch is set to [HIGH]: - 59 dBv MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch is set to [LOW]: - 39 dBv LINE IN jack
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    Specifications Guide to recording times 4 Linear PCM format: Recording mode Built-in flash memory (2 GB) 96 kHz 24 bit 96 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 44.1 kHz 24 bit 44.1 kHz 16 bit 55 min. 1 h. 25 min. 1 h. 55 min. 2 h. 55 min. 2 h. 5 min. 3 h. 10 min. 512 MB 10 min. 20 min. 25
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    Specifications Guide to battery life 4 Alkaline batteries: Recording mode Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 44.kHz 16 bit 4 Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: Recording mode Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 44.1 kHz 16 bit Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) 8 h. 12 h. Built-in
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    LS-10 It is possible to record exceeding 2GB: 4 Guide to recording times: The recording will continue even if the volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM format recording The 201st file and Recording medium Built-in flash memory (2 GB) SD card 512 MB 1 GB Recording mode 88.2 kHz/
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    Declaration of Conformity Model Number : LS-10 Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address : en rebut de ces types d'équipements conformément aux systèmes de traitement et de collecte disponibles dans votre pays. Produit applicable: LS-10 La
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EN
LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-10
Linear PCM Recorder
INSTRUCTIONS
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.