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  • Olympus LS-100 | LS-100 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 1
    Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder User's Manual EN 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
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    support center. • The illustrations of LCD screens and the recorder in this manual 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 audio
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    ▌I N D E X Preface P.2 Overview of Recorder P.11 1 Startup P.21 2 Recorder Mode P.32 3 Multi-Track Mode P.53 4 About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the Metronome P.66 5 Menus P.71 6 About the PC P.116 7 For Quick Reference P.122 8 EN 
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    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/
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    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 EN 
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    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 • Important safety instructions are indicated by symbols and text as shown below. Be sure to follow these
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    the following steps: 1 Immediately remove the battery. 2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for service. Continuing to use it could cause of electric devices is restricted. Or, follow the instructions given at the site.  When carrying the recorder by a strap, ensure that it does not
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    odor or smoke during use, perform the following steps: 1 Immediately remove the battery carefully. 2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for service. Leaving it could cause a fire or burn.  Do not soak the battery in freshwater or seawater or let the terminals get wet.  Stop using
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    the following steps: 1 Immediately remove the battery carefully 2 Contact your dealer or service station for service. Leaving it could cause a fire or 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.
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    shown below come with the purchased product. Contact your dealer if any accessory is missing or damaged. Recorder Strap Carrying case Manual (including warranty) USB cable USB AC adapter (A514) Lithium ion battery (LI50B) USB conversion connector The AC plug is included. ▌How to attach
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    Chapter 1 Overview of Recorder EN 11
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    . ▌ Multi-track recording (MTR) 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 This recorder supports overdubbing
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    Built-in stereo microphone (L/R) 1 Name of Each Part REC LEVEL dial These two dials can be used to adjust the recording levels of the left and right channels. p button q button Record display button RECORD button STOP button ERASE button PLAY button Built-in monaural speaker Tripod hole EN 13
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    /SD card cover Lock switch Battery slot SD card slot VOLUME dial EAR jack MIC jack (microphone/line input) XLR Power switch (L) XLR Power switch (R) EN 14 XLR/standard phone combo jack (L) Strap hook XLR/standard phone combo jack (R) Power/hold switch REMOTE jack (Remote control) USB terminal
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    Connecting with External Devices Connect commercially available external devices suitable for your situation. 1 Headphone Connecting with External Devices Mixer φ3.5 mm Remote control To REMOTE jack Stereo φ3.5 mm To EAR jack PC CD drive To USB terminal To MIC jack φ6.3 mm To XLR/standard
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    Let's use LS-100! Let's use LS-100! 1 Recorder Mode Band practice Concert Solo practice 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. See page 39 for details. EN 16
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    Let's use LS-100! Multi-Track Mode 1 Let's use LS-100! Track 1 Record and edit each sound source separately, and mix them into a single file. Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Save as a single file. See page 53 for details. Tuner/Lissajous/Metronome Mode Control your tempo with the
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    Tips for Each Instrument ▌Recorder position examples 1 Voice Position the recorder slightly away from the singer's face. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the filter settings. Wind instrument Position the recorder pointing to the center of the so-called "bell." If breathing noises are
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    speaker, pointing to the center of the speaker cone the guitar. For solo or melody-focused music, move paper. To record sound from two speakers in stereo, the recorder closer to the main body of the guitar position the recorder slightly away from the center during recording. between the left
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    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 jacks of the recorder support the XLR type and standard type plugs. XLR type Standard type (unbalanced) EN 20
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    Chapter 2 Startup EN 21
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    Power Supply Inserting the battery Recharging the battery Use one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). Other batteries are not supported. ▌Connecting the recorder to the USB AC adapter for recharge 2 1 Slide the lock switch to [OPEN] to open the battery cover. 1 Connect the USB cable to the
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    Note • Stop or turn off the recorder before connecting the USB cable. 1 Start up the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the PC. Battery indicator The battery indicator on the display changes as described below according to 2 the remaining battery level. • When [ ] appears on the display
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    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- . • If the battery runs out very quickly even after being recharged to the full level, replace it with a new one. EN 24 • Securely insert the
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    or more. 2 How to Use the Power/Hold Switch • The home screen appears. 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
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    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). EN 26
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    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 1 Select the setting item by pressing the 9 or
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    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. A • 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
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    Card Inserting the SD card card is inserted all the way in. "SD" in this manual refers to SD, SDHC and SDXC. 3 Close the SD card cover. Commercially-available SD cards can be used in this recorder. • After closing the SD card cover, slide the lock switch to [LOCK]. 2 • When the SD
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    Be sure to read the attached SD card manual before use. Press the SD card all the way into the recorder and slowly pull it out. • If [SD 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
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    can be accessed from the home screen. For each mode, refer to the relevant page. 2 [Recorder]☞ p.33 Normal, overdubbing , synchronization and voice synchronization recording are supported. Operations on the Home Screen Select a mode [Multitrack]☞ p.54 You can create a file overlaying instruments
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    Chapter 3 Recorder Mode EN 32
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    can easily dub over a previously recorded file. Usage Example: Recording Play Sync Playback wav ▌V-Sync. Rec In this mode, recording starts automatically when a sound louder than the set voice sync level is detected. Usage Example: Recording Playback Recording Recording standby Recording EN 33
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    [Folder E] are available. Files and Folders 001 3 Recorder Folder A 002 003 004 LS-100 MTR Folder B 005 006 Folder C 007 Folder D 999 Folder E * Any files or folders directly under the [Recorder] folder will not be displayed on this recorder. ▌Selecting folders and files Home Screen
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    by a Digital Voice Recorder. 4Extension: File extensions indicate the recording format. • Linear PCM format .wav • MP3 format .mp3 Mic gain Low cut filter Remaining battery File name 3 File lock Files and Folders Recorder status indicator [K] Recording [≠] Recording standby [L] Paused
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    the level meter is pushed further to the right. • Recording when the level meter is way past the 1 peak may result in noise, even if the [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] or [Limiter On] (☞ P.81). Make a test recording to see if the recording level is set properly. The level meter is maxed out
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    • [K] appears on the display, and recording starts. Recording 2 Press the REC button to enter the recording standby mode. a d b c e f a Recording folder b Elapsed recording time c Memory status bar d Recording format e Remaining time for recording f Recording level meter 5 Press the STOP button
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    . • To avoid feedback, do not bring the headphones near the microphone during recording. • Changing the monitoring volume does not 3 affect the recording level or the mic gain. Recording • [≠] will appear on the display. • The recording standby mode will be released after two hours, and the
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    for playback is kept as it was. You can dub a new track over sound sources that have been recorded part by part. Therefore, this mode lets you enjoy building a song by gradually adding parts, such as drums, base, guitar, and vocal. A • Recording and playback in the Over Dub mode are available only
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    the EAR jack. 3 Select a file to dub over (+ P.34, 45). 4 Press the PLAY button to start playback. 5 Press the REC button to enter the recording standby mode. • Playback of the file will continue. c a b and playback of the file will start simultaneously.. a Level of the output sound that is being
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    the playback of a different part for reference.This is ideal for practicing your part, since it lets you check the pitch and tempo on the recorded file. A • Recording and playback in the Play Sync mode are available only when the [PCM 44.1kHz/16bit] recording format is used. EN 41
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    to the EAR jack of the recorder. 6 Adjust the recording level. • Adjust the recording level to balance it with the playback file. 7 Press the REC button to start recording. • Playback will start from the beginningof the file. Recording • The file for sync recording will be played back through the
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    start sensitive and easily activated the recording in a new file. (+ P.79). recorder becomes; at a higher setting, even a small sound will activate recording. • To manually stop the voice sync recording, press the STOP button. Voice sync indicator Voice sync level (moves sideways according to
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    100). 3 Connect headphones to the EAR jack of the recorder. 4 Press the REC button to start recording. ▌Important Notes on Recording • When you have an SD card inserted in the recorder down (to 30 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.), the light starts to flash faster. • No more recordings can be made when [
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    quickly find the file you are looking for. 1 [Home]{[Recorder] 2 Press the OK button. • Enter the folder list screen. 4 Select the recording date with the +/− button. 3 5 Press the OK button. • You will get a list of files that were recorded on the date you specified. Searching for files 3 Press
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    Playback Playback This recorder can play files it has recorded as well as WAV and MP3 format files transferred from other machines. 3 1 Select the file to play back. (+P.34, P.45) Playback 2 Press the PLAY button
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    stops once you release the 0 button.Press the PLAY button to start playback from where it was stopped. Press and hold the 0 button when the recorder is playing back a file. • Playback resumes from that position once you release the 0 button. • If an index mark is placed in a file, playback stops at
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    is being displayed (approx. 2 seconds). • A number appears on the display, and the index mark is placed. • Placing an index mark does not stop recording or playback, so you can continue placing index marks at other positions by the same procedure. • The index mark will be erased. • The index
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    button will release the segment repeat playback, and playback will stop. d 9 button Pressing the 9 button will release the segment repeat playback and the recorder will skip to the beginning of the next file. Note • Adding/erasing an index mark while a segment is being played back in repeat will
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    can also erase all files in a selected folder. 3 1 Select a file to erase (+ P.34, P.45) Erasing 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the ERASE button. • If no action is taken for 8 seconds, the recorder will return to the stop mode. 3 Select [All in folder] or [One file] with the +/− button
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    Erasing Partially erasing a file You can erase an unwanted part of a PCM format file recorded with this recorder. 3 Press the ERASE button again at the position where you wish to end the partial erase. 1 Play the file you wish to partially erase. • [Start
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    , as well as folders containing such files, will not be erased. To erase them, connect the recorder to your computer. • Check the remaining battery level beforehand in order to avoid running out of the battery during the process. Note that the erasing process may take a few tens of seconds. Never
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    Chapter 4 Multi-Track Mode EN 53
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    What You Can Do in the Multi-Track Mode Multi-Track Mode The multi-track mode allows you to separately record and play back different parts/sound sources (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocal, etc.). You can manage up to 8 tracks under 1 project. Recorded tracks can be edited separately to adjust
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    managed by the project, and each project has a number assigned. 001 Recorder PRJ_001 002 003 4 004 LS-100 MTR PRJ_002 005 Files and Folders 006 PRJ_003 007 PRJ_999 999 ▌Selecting a project and track Home screen Project screen Multi-track screen h •••{ }••• m h •••{ }••• n EN 55
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    Files and Folders ▌Multi-track screen Icon display Recorder status indicator 4 Key shift Output balance Output scale Mute Files and Folders Track number Function Guide ▌File list screen under a project Icon display Files assigned to tracks Function Guide EN 56 Project number Elapsed
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    Creating a Multi-Track Project 1 Select [Multitrack] 2 4 Create a project Creating a Multi-Track Project 3 Select a track 4 Adjust the recording level 5 Start recording Continued on next page EN 57
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    Creating a Multi-Track Project 6 Stop recording 4 7 Check the track (playback) Creating a Multi-Track Project 8 Adjust the track 10 Bounce the tracks 9 Add tracks Repeat steps 3 to 6 to add more sound sources to empty tracks. See pages 59 to 63 for details. EN 58
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    Input XLR Input Input Mode Mono (L/R MIX) Mono (L) 2TRKREC • Press the F3 (2TRKREC) button to record on two tracks simultaneously. In 2-track recording, the same audio signal is sent to both tracks to be recorded as stereo. Input source Built-in Mic External Mic LINE Input XLR Input Input Mode
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    Creating a Multi-Track Project 5 Start recording 1 Press the REC button. a • [K] appears on the display, and recording b starts. c a Elapsed recording time b Recording level meter c Input level meter 6 Stop recording 1 Press the STOP button. • To re-record, record over the same track. It will
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    Creating a Multi-Track Project 7 Check the track (playback) 1 Press the PLAY button. • The multiple tracks you have recorded under a the project will be played back together. • You can change the pitch by pressing the p/q button while a track is selected. Pressing the p button will raise the
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    2 Press the REC button to enter the recording standby mode. 3 Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL dial. 4 Press the PLAY button to play back the previously recorded track. • All files assigned to the track will be mixed and played back. • The audio of mixed playback will be output through
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    recording and playback. 10 4 Bounce the tracks This recorder allows you to save up to 8 tracks under 1 project. Once you run out of empty tracks, create bounce files and assign them to tracks as a new PCM format [44.1kHz/16bit] file under the same project. Creating a Multi-Track Project EN 63
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    2 Press the ERASE button. • The erase confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the + button to select [START]. 2 Press the OK button. • The multi-track screen appears. 4 Press the OK button. • The display switches to [Erasing!], and erasing starts.[Erased] appears when the project is erased. 3 Press
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    appears. 4 6 Select [Start] with the + button. Erasing a Multi-Track Project/Track 7 Press the OK button. • The display switches to [Erasing!], erased, projects or tracks cannot be recovered. Check carefully before erasing them. • When you have an SD card inserted in the recorder, make sure to
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    Chapter 5 About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the Metronome EN 66
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    Using the tuner This recorder is equipped with a tuner function which consists of the following four items: calibration, chromatic, guitar, and bass. This function enables you to perform accurate tuning according to the type of musical instrument you have selected. 1 [Home] { [Tuner] [Setting up
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    Using the tuner 5 • Tune accurately with the needle pointing to the center of the meter. • Any electronic musical instrument should be directly connected without any additional equipment (such as an effector). [Setting up the [Guitar] and the [Bass] These items are basic tuning types for the
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    directly in front of the sound source. However, a slight time difference is produced between R the left and right channels if the sound source is slightly off Lissajous measurement to perform optimal sound recording. 1 Connect an amplifier to the recorder before starting to measure 3 The
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    to adjust the tempo ANDANTE MODERATO ALLEGRO Walking tempo =76~108 Moderately =108~120 Rapidly =120~168 Using the metronome Counter indicator Tempo instruction Metronome weight Tempo PRESTO PRESTISSIMO Very fast Very very fast =168~200 =200~208 3 Press the Play button to start the
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    Chapter 6 Menus EN 71
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    How to set the menus Items in the menus are classified by the tabs. Therefore, when shifting between items, you can quickly set the target item by selecting the tab to which it belongs. Take the following steps to set each item in the menu. 1 Press the MENU button. 3 Press the +/− button to
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    to close the menu screen. 6 How to set the menus 6 Press the OK button to finish the setting. • When the menu screen is opened during recording or playing status, pressing the MENU button returns the screen to the previous screen. Caution • If no operation is conducted for three minutes during
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    ]: [ON][OFF]  [PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit] [MP3]: [128kbps] You can set the recording rate for each recording format.  × [300Hz][100Hz][OFF]  Pre-recording [Pre-Recording] ☞ P.86 [ON][OFF]  × Recording monitor [Rec Monitor] ☞ P.87 [ON][OFF]  EN * In the Multi track mode, [Rec Mode
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    for playback Set items Choices Operation mode  : Setting OK × : Setting NG Recording Playing Stopped Play mode [Play Mode] ☞ P.88 Skip space* [Skip Space File Skip][1sec.][3sec.][5sec.] [10sec.][30sec.][1min.][5min.] * In the Multi track mode, [Skip Space] do not function. × 6  List of
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    PCM [44.1 kHz/16 bit] (WAV) format file into a CD. × × Saves all the tracks in a multi-track mode project to one file.  × × 6 * In the Multi track mode, [File Divide] does not function. * In the recorder Setting NG Recording Playing Stopped List of menus Metronome [Metronome] ☞ P.100 [OFF
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    Recording Playing Stopped Backlight [Backlight] ☞ P.102 LED[LED] ☞ P.103 Beep[Beep] ☞ P.103 Language selection [Language (Lang)] ☞ P.104 Voice guide [Voice Guide for display vary depending on the sales region. [ON/OFF]:[ON][OFF] [Speed]: [50%]-[400%] The default is [100%] [Volume]: [01][02][03][04
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    109 Setting reset [Reset Settings] ☞ P.111 Formatting [Format] ☞ P.113 Memory info [Memory Info.] ☞ P.115 System info [System Info.] ☞ P.115 EN 78 [Fn. Recorder]: [F1][F2][F3] [Fn. MTR]: [F1][F2] The functions can be assigned from each template.  [Internal memory][SD card] × × [5min.][10min
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    sound in the standard way. (☞ P.37). [Overdub] While a file is playing, the input sound can be recorded over the current file. (☞ P.39). [Play Sync] Only the audio source that was recorded in synchronizaton with the file content is saved. (☞ P.41). [V-Sync. Rec] This method automatically starts
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    Rec Menu] Microphone gain [Mic Gain] Sensitivity to the input source can be changed in accordance with the application and/or the recording environment. 1 [Menu] { [Rec Menu] { [Mic Gain] 4 Press the OK button. • The sensitivity setting for the selected input source appears. 5 Press the +/− button
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    input source , it can adjust the audio range for limiting. 5 Press the +/− button to select a menu item. 1 [Menu] { [Rec Menu] { [Rec Level] [Manual] The recording level is to be adjusted manually at recording. Limiter/ compressor can be set. 6 [Auto] Recording Menu 2 Press the OK button
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    is suitable for voice recording. Your recording will have a audio source. 1 [Menu] { [Rec Menu] { [Input Select] [OFF] This setting is used when adjusting 6 the input level without using the correction function. Recording Sound is input through a musical instrument or the microphone con-
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    the voltage by pressing the +/ − button and then the OK button. 2 To enable the setting, turn [ON] the XLR Power switch on the recorder. 6 Recording Menu 2 Press the OK button. 3 Press the +/− button to select a menu item. [When [Plug-in Power] is selected 1 By pressing the +/− button, select
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    format [Rec Format] This setting corresponds to the linear PCM format that can record sound at a sound quality that is better than CDs and to the MP3 format that can record by highly compressing the file. 1 [Menu] { [Rec Menu] { [Rec Format] 6 4 Press the OK button. • The selected menu screen
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    sound. It can diminish air conditioning noise and the noise of the projector. Low cut filter 1 [Menu] { [Rec Menu] { [Low Cut Filter] 6 Recording Menu 2 Press the OK button. 3 Press the +/− button to select a menu item. [300Hz] [Use this setting when the [100Hz] setting is not sufficiently
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    the [Rec Mode] setting. Caution • When the [Pre-Recording] function is used, the following functions cannot be used. • [V-Sync. Rec] (☞ P.43) • [Metronome] (☞ P.100) [ON] Recording starts a maximum of two seconds* prior to the start of recording. [OFF] This setting stops the function. 4 Press the
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    with built-in amplifier or other device is connected, microphone feedback could occur during recording.For the recording monitor, use the head phone, or set [Rec Monitor] to [OFF] during recording. 6 Recording Menu 2 Press the OK button. 3 Press the +/− button to select a menu item. [ON] The
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    Play menu [Play Menu] Play mode [Play Mode] This setting enables you to select your preferred play mode. 1 [Menu] { [Play Menu] { [Play Mode] Skip space [Skip Space] This function skips (forwards) or reverse skips (reverses) by the set time while playing a file. It is convenient for moving quickly
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    to start playing. [Forward Skip] [File skip] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.] [5 min.] [10 min.] 6 Play Menu [Reverse Skip] [File skip] [1 sec.] to [5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.] [5 min.] is nearer than the skip space position, the recorder skips or reverse-skips to that position. EN 89
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    File menu [File Menu] Erase lock [File Lock] Setting the erase lock for a file prevents erroneous deletion of important files. In addition, it prevents a file from being deleted even when you conduct a file erase. (☞ P.50). 5 Press the +/− button to select a menu item. 1 Select a file to set the
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    File menu [File Menu] File Move/Copy [Move/Copy] This setting can move or copy a file saved in the built-in memory or the SD card within the memory. In addition, it can also move/copy a file between memories. 4 Press the +/− button to select a menu item. 1 Select the folder where the file to be
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    File menu [File Menu] 6 Press the +/− button to select the number of files for moving or copying [Selected files] setting 1 Press the +/− button to select the file to be moved or copied and press the OK button to put a check mark in the file. [One file] The specified file is selected. 6 [
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    the total number of files exceeds 999, the moving or copying process is unavailable. • Do not remove the batteries during the file moving or copying moving or copying process cannot be used for files located directly under the [Recorder] folder. File Menu 10Press Fn (Enter) button. • [Moving] or
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    file display screen. • When the number of files in the folder exceeds 999, the dividing process is unavailable. • Files with the Erase Lock (☞ P. ." • Even MP3 or PCM files with a very short recording time may not be able to be divided. • Do not remove the batteries during the filedividing process.
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    , P.45) MP3 Convert [MP3 Convert] This function converts an already-saved PCM format WAV file into a bit rate 128 kbps MP3 file. A large Folder Select File Select 2 [Menu] { [File Menu] { [Property] In the recorder mode: 1 Press the +/− button to select the file from the file list screen.
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    File menu [File Menu] In the multi-track mode: 1 Press the +/− button to select the file from the file list screen. 5 Press the OK button. File Menu 6 2 [Menu] { [File Menu] { [MP3 Convert] • The
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    many files to write to the CD. Caution • Files that can be written to a CD are PCM format [44.1kHz/16bit] files only. [1File] A single file will be written to the CD. 1 Connect the recorder and the external CD drive by using the USB connection cable. [Selected Files] Multiple files will be
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    2 Removing the battery during the process. 3 When the recording medium is [SD card], removing the SD card during processing. 4 Turning off the external CD drive during EN processing. 98 5 Removing the CD during processing. 4 Press the OK button. • The screen shifts to the multi track screen.
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    pressing the allocated button starts the bounce process. Caution • [Bounce] does not function in the recorder mode. 6 Press the OK button. 6 • The bounce check window appears. File Menu 7 the bounce process completes, the new PCM format [44.1kHz/16bit] file is saved in the project. EN 99
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    Metronome [Metronome] Use this function as a guide when recording an instrument playing or when practicing a musical instrument. 1 [Menu] { [Metronome ]. [Countdown] setting The number of counts before recording starts can be adjusted between [00] and [10]. 1 Press the +/− button to select the
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    +/− button to select the speed and then press the OK button. button. [Volume] setting The metronome volume can be adjusted between [01] and [10]. 1 Select the volume by pressing the +/− button and then the OK button. 6 Metronome Menu [Sound] setting The setting sets the metronome tone. 1 Select
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    LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] Backlight [Backlight] Every time a button is pressed, the display backlight turns on for approximately 10 seconds (default). 1 [Menu] { [LCD/Sound Menu] { [Backlight] 4 Press the OK button. • The selected menu screen appears. 5 Press the +/− button to select a menu
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    outputs a beep sound to indicate that a button is being operated and to warn you in case of erroneous operation. You can also set up the recorder so that no beep sound is output. 1 [Menu] { [LCD/Sound Menu] { [Beep] 6 LCD/Sound Menu 2 Press the OK button. 3 Press the +/− button to select a menu
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    this function by setting On/Off of the audio guidance and by adjusting the speed and the volume. A • You can use the Voice Guide function on this recorder in the language you have downloaded from our website. For more information, please refer to the support page. LCD/Sound Menu 2 Press the OK
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    function is convenient when you want to find a particular file. 1 [Menu] { [LCD/Sound Menu] { [Intro Play] [Speed] setting The voice guide speed can be adjusted between [100%] and [400%]. 6 1 Select the speed by pressing the +/ − button and then the OK button. LCD/Sound Menu [Volume] setting
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    . [Fn. MTR] Fn button allocation in the multi track mode. 4 Press the OK button. • The selected menu screen appears. [Fn. Recorder] setting OFF INDEX A-B Input Select Metronome MP3 Convert CD Write A function cannot be allocated to the Fn button. ☞ P.48 ☞ P.49 ☞ P.82 ☞ P.100 ☞ P.95 ☞ P.96 EN 106
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    select [Memory Select] OFF Input Select Metronome MP3 Convert CD Write A function cannot be allocated to the Fn button. ☞ P.82 ☞ P.100 ☞ P.95 ☞ P.96 When an SD card is inserted, recording to the built-in memory or to the SD card can be selected. (☞ P.29). 1 [Menu] { [Device Menu] { [Memory Select
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    [Device Menu] Sleep [Power Save] When 10 minutes (default setting) has elapsed with the recorder in stop mode following power-on, the "Hour," and "Minute," set the blinking cursor at the item to be set. [5 min.], [10 min.], [30 min.], and [1 hr.] Set the preferred time. [OFF] Sleep mode does not
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    [USB Settings] You can select [PC], which enables files to be sent/received through a connection to a PC, and [AC Adapter], which charges the recorder via connection of a USB connecting AC adapter (A514). 1 [Menu] { [Device Menu] { [USB Settings] Device Menu • Following the same steps, press the
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    ] This setting is to check the connecting method every time the USB is connected. Caution • When the recorder is connected to a PC for the first time as an external storage device, the driver of this device is automatically installed to the PC. • When [USB Connection] is set to [AC Adapter
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    81) [Manual] [Input Select] 6 [Built-in Mic] (☞ P.82) Device Menu 2 Press the OK button. [Mic Power] (☞ P.83) [Rec Format] (☞ P.84) Phantom Power]: [48V] Plug-in Power: [ON] [PCM]: [44.1 kHz/16 bit] 3 Press the + button to select [Start]. [Low Cut Filter] (☞ P.85) [Pre-Recording] (☞ P.86
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    [Voice Guide] (☞ P.104) ON/OFF: [ON] Speed:[100%] Volume: [03] [Intro Play] (☞ P.105) [OFF] Device menu Menu item [Fn. Setting] (☞ P.106) [Memory Select] (☞ P.107) [Power Save] (☞ P.108) [USB Settings] (☞ P.109) Default setting Fn Setting Recorder
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    for two seconds, and [Start], [Cancel] light up. 6 7 Press the + button to select [Start] again. Device Menu 3 Press the +/− button to select the recording medium to format. 8 Press the OK button. 4 Press the OK button. • The screen shifts to the [Format] screen. 5 Press the + button to select
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    AC adaptor during process- ing. 2 Removing the battery during processing. 3 When the recording medium is [SD card], removing the SD card the data in the SD card. It only updates the file management information. When transferring or discarding the recorder, be careful that data is not leaked from
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    , the device information can be checked. 1 [Menu] { [Device Menu] { [System Info.] 6 Device Menu 2 Press the OK button. 3 [Remain] and [Capacity] of the recording medium can be displayed. 2 Press the OK button. 3 [Model][Version][Serial No.] are displayed. • When no SD card is inserted, only
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    Chapter 7 About the PC EN 116
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    to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: Apart from using this recorder as a multi-track recorder or a music player, you can also use files recorded by this recorder to your PC via the USB connection. • The support service does not cover the recorder if your PC has been updated from
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    recorder on 7 A • [Remote(Storage)] appears on the recorder while the USB cable is being connected. • When you set up the USB connection on the recorder, the recorder the recorder before connecting the USB cable. • For more information on the USB port on your PC, refer to the user's manual for
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    , the power will be supplied from the USB cable supplied with the recorder. No power supply is required from the batteries or the AC adapter to this recorder. • For more information on the USB port on your PC, refer to the user's manual for your PC. • Be sure to connect the USB cable directly
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    on your PC Transferring voice files to your PC There are five recording folders available in the recorder mode, which appear on the PC as [FOLDER_A] through [FOLDER_E]. Files you record will be saved in these folders. In addition, the folder for the multi-track mode appears as [PRJ000]. Windows
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    by the drive name. While an SD card is inserted, it appears as [Removable Disk]. 3 Click on the "product name" folder • When you connect the recorder to Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. When an SD card is inserted, it
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    Chapter 8 For quick reference EN 122
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    required (☞ page 45). [Forder full] The folder is full of files (maximum of 999 files). Erase unnecessary files (☞ page 50). [Memory error] Error in the internal memory. Please contact the Olympus Customer Support Center (☞ page 138). 8 Alarm message list [Card error] The SD card is not
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    same filename, or a file with DRM exists in the destination folder for a move (copy) operation. Please select another file. Attempting to split a file other than a PCM or MP3 file recorded in this recorder. Please select another file. 8 Alarm message list EN 124
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    46). Troubleshooting The recording level has not been adjusted. Adjust the recording level and then try recording once more (☞ page 70). Recording level a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording.It is recommended that you use a headphone for the recording monitor. Perform adjustments
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    recorder in the Connect the recorder to your PC and erase the folder. folder folder. Troubleshooting No sound is produced from a certain track in the multi-track mode The track is muted. The output volume of the track converted to an MP3 file. Select a PCM format [44.1kHz/16bit44.1kHz] file that
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    position can be adjusted, thereby allowing you to operate the recorder from various different angles. Utility software: Olympus Sonority Plus This software enables you to play back voice recordings recorded via [Voice Treck] and to perform file management. It also supports podcasting. EN 127
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    A linear PCM format is used so that no data gets lost due to compression and original sound stays intact.This format is used for music CDs (CD-DA). This is one of the most popular digital audio compression algorithms. It achieves a compression factor of about twelve while preserving sound quality
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    ▌General points Recorder mode Multi-track mode Simultaneous recording track 2 2 Recorder Simultaneous playback track 2 8 Maximum recording file size PCM format: 2GB MP3 format: 4GB Recording format Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) format [96.0kHz/24bit], [96.0kHz/16bit
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    more than 8Ω 10 mW + 10 mW (at 16Ω load) Built-in ø 20 mm round dynamic speaker 430mW (8Ω) Phantom power 48V, 24V L/R channels: less than 20mA in total 8 USB USB2.0High Speed Mass storage operation, audio interface operation Specifications Input power Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B
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    in the MP3 format, the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode 8 (See the table above). Specifications ▌Guide to recording times 4 Linear PCM format Recording mode Built-in memory (4 GB) 96.0kHz/24bit Approx. 1h. 35min. 96.0kHz/16bit Approx. 2h. 15min
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    time may become more apparent if the number of bits/bit rate is lower. Specifications ▌Maximum recording time for a single file • The maximum capacity for a single file is limited to approx. 2GB for the linear PCM format. • The maximum capacity for a single file is limited to approx. 4GB for the
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    Specifications ▌Guide to battery life 4 lithium ion battery: (linear PCM format) Recording mode 96.0 kHz/24bit 96.0 kHz/16bit 88.2 kHz/24bit 88.2 kHz/16bit 46.0 kHz/24bit 46.0 kHz/16bit 44.1 kHz/24bit 44.1 kHz/16bit 44.1 kHz (mono) Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) Approx. 9h.
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    mail address in Europe [email protected] Declaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name : LS-100 : Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address : 3 500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Telephone
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    3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448 http://www.olympusamerica.com OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)40-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany
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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.
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Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder
LS-100
Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder
User's Manual