LS-10 Instructions (English)
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Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for future reference. LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder INSTRUCTIONS EN Thank you test the record function and volume before use. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.
Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for future reference. LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder INSTRUCTIONS EN Thank you test the record function and volume before use. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.
LS-10 Instructions (English)
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... Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 25 3 About Playback Playingback 27 Playback Through Earphone 30 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ........ 30 Erasing 32 Erasing One File at a Time 32 Erase All Files from a Folder 32 4 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method 34 Formatting the Recorder [Format 43 1 Rearranging Files [Replace 45 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC 2 Operating Environment 46 Connecting to Your PC 47 3 Disconnecting from Your PC 48 Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC 49 4 Using Windows Media Player 50 5 Window...
... Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 25 3 About Playback Playingback 27 Playback Through Earphone 30 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ........ 30 Erasing 32 Erasing One File at a Time 32 Erase All Files from a Folder 32 4 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method 34 Formatting the Recorder [Format 43 1 Rearranging Files [Replace 45 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC 2 Operating Environment 46 Connecting to Your PC 47 3 Disconnecting from Your PC 48 Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC 49 4 Using Windows Media Player 50 5 Window...
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... enhanced options and equipment. High resolution recording at any time. In supporting the MP3 and WMA formats, this recorder you can save files in addition to files recorded by turning the microphone itself . With this device can customize a variety of recording functions such as an external memory device for the built-in stereo microphone, resulting in 1 the housing for your computer. Hi-Speed, which are utilized in a design built with a variety...
... enhanced options and equipment. High resolution recording at any time. In supporting the MP3 and WMA formats, this recorder you can save files in addition to files recorded by turning the microphone itself . With this device can customize a variety of recording functions such as an external memory device for the built-in stereo microphone, resulting in 1 the housing for your computer. Hi-Speed, which are utilized in a design built with a variety...
LS-10 Instructions (English)
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...ERASE button = 0 button q`/OK button w Card cover 6 REC LEVEL dial e EAR jack 7 REC s button r VOLUME dial Recording indicator light (LED) t USB terminal 8 MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch y POWER/HOLD switch 9 LOW CUT ON/OFF switch (Auto Gain Control) u Power jack 0 Strap hole i Battery cover ! This enables operation of Parts ! @ # $ q = - % ) ^ ( * & 1 2 3 ] 4 p[ 5 o i 6 7 8 9u 0 w 1 e r t y Getting Started 1 REMOTE jack ^ 3 button Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control & LIST button set RS30W (optional). Display (LCD panel) o Battery...
...ERASE button = 0 button q`/OK button w Card cover 6 REC LEVEL dial e EAR jack 7 REC s button r VOLUME dial Recording indicator light (LED) t USB terminal 8 MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch y POWER/HOLD switch 9 LOW CUT ON/OFF switch (Auto Gain Control) u Power jack 0 Strap hole i Battery cover ! This enables operation of Parts ! @ # $ q = - % ) ^ ( * & 1 2 3 ] 4 p[ 5 o i 6 7 8 9u 0 w 1 e r t y Getting Started 1 REMOTE jack ^ 3 button Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control & LIST button set RS30W (optional). Display (LCD panel) o Battery...
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... level even if [ ] is plugged in this case, lower the volume of the recorder before connecting. To the power jack fWarning • Always turn the recorder's power off before connection or disconnection. • When the AC adapter is in use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be used in while recording using batteries, it may corrupt the file. It is crucial to change the batteries...
... level even if [ ] is plugged in this case, lower the volume of the recorder before connecting. To the power jack fWarning • Always turn the recorder's power off before connection or disconnection. • When the AC adapter is in use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be used in while recording using batteries, it may corrupt the file. It is crucial to change the batteries...
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... HOLD mode. Power save mode [Auto Power Off] If the recorder is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be turned off (☞ P.34, P.40). • If any button is pressed prior to the battery turning off, the elapsed time count will start over 10 minutes (initial setting) while the power is turned on . • The resume function will bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. 11 Even if the power is stopped/not used , turn...
... HOLD mode. Power save mode [Auto Power Off] If the recorder is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be turned off (☞ P.34, P.40). • If any button is pressed prior to the battery turning off, the elapsed time count will start over 10 minutes (initial setting) while the power is turned on . • The resume function will bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. 11 Even if the power is stopped/not used , turn...
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... the changes in the recording media. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for voice recordings. When recording with this recorder. Regardless of the recording media, voice files and music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that has been set on the Folders The built-in flash memory or the SD Card can be used as a music player (☞ P.27, P.50, P.57) File names will be used for files recorded by this device. • Linear PCM format...
... the changes in the recording media. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for voice recordings. When recording with this recorder. Regardless of the recording media, voice files and music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that has been set on the Folders The built-in flash memory or the SD Card can be used as a music player (☞ P.27, P.50, P.57) File names will be used for files recorded by this device. • Linear PCM format...
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... folder list display. 2 Pressing button 2 or 3 at the file display while stopped will change according to P.18). Confirm the recording level through the level meter after switching the settings. 3 Adjust the recording level by adjusting the recording level manually. • If too big sound is input, the noise may occur even if [Rec Level] is stopped (☞ P.34, P.36). • The various functions related to recording can be able to [10]. However, even higher sound quality recordings can be changed...
... folder list display. 2 Pressing button 2 or 3 at the file display while stopped will change according to P.18). Confirm the recording level through the level meter after switching the settings. 3 Adjust the recording level by adjusting the recording level manually. • If too big sound is input, the noise may occur even if [Rec Level] is stopped (☞ P.34, P.36). • The various functions related to recording can be able to [10]. However, even higher sound quality recordings can be changed...
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... built-in stereo microphone can be set according to the source to be recorded [Rec Monitor] (☞ P.34, P.37) Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack [Plug-inPower] Select whether or not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone (☞ P.34, P.37) connected to the MIC jack * When the [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will not work (☞ P.20...
... built-in stereo microphone can be set according to the source to be recorded [Rec Monitor] (☞ P.34, P.37) Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack [Plug-inPower] Select whether or not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone (☞ P.34, P.37) connected to the MIC jack * When the [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will not work (☞ P.20...
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... MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch and select [HIGH] or [LOW]. Listening While Audio is Recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder. 2 Recording Set the Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to [Off] while recording (☞ P.34, P.37). • When [Rec Monitor] is a risk that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor] to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. Microphone Sensitivity Microphone...
... MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch and select [HIGH] or [LOW]. Listening While Audio is Recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder. 2 Recording Set the Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to [Off] while recording (☞ P.34, P.37). • When [Rec Monitor] is a risk that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor] to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. Microphone Sensitivity Microphone...
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... to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the recorder to [LOW] and hold its built-in stereo microphone close to be used. • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder's jack while it is recording. Connect as follows by the device to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. Tie clip microphone (non-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with External Microphone: Connect an external microphone to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. When the plug-in power function is set with...
... to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the recorder to [LOW] and hold its built-in stereo microphone close to be used. • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder's jack while it is recording. Connect as follows by the device to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. Tie clip microphone (non-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with External Microphone: Connect an external microphone to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. When the plug-in power function is set with...
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... the [Cancel], [Erase] or [All Erase] screens, the recorder will return to stop status. • Never perform operations such as the following while processing, as they may damage the data. • You cannot delete folders through the recorder. In addition, replace the batteries with two new ones in cases where the card has been write protected, [SD Card Locked] will appear. About Playback 33 Performing...
... the [Cancel], [Erase] or [All Erase] screens, the recorder will return to stop status. • Never perform operations such as the following while processing, as they may damage the data. • You cannot delete folders through the recorder. In addition, replace the batteries with two new ones in cases where the card has been write protected, [SD Card Locked] will appear. About Playback 33 Performing...
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... automatically adjusting the recording level. From expansive stereo recording to a single exclusive microphone. High resolution recording at 44.1 kHz. • When a high recording rate setting is used for Standardization). [WMA]: This is an audio compression encoding method that allow you can record in directional control methods that was developed by a working group of a music CD is possible. Menu Setting 4 Rec Menu Rec Mode 4 Rec Level Zoom Mic 36 Menu Setting Method The recorder can configure the limiter function. [Auto]: Recording is...
... automatically adjusting the recording level. From expansive stereo recording to a single exclusive microphone. High resolution recording at 44.1 kHz. • When a high recording rate setting is used for Standardization). [WMA]: This is an audio compression encoding method that allow you can record in directional control methods that was developed by a working group of a music CD is possible. Menu Setting 4 Rec Menu Rec Mode 4 Rec Level Zoom Mic 36 Menu Setting Method The recorder can configure the limiter function. [Auto]: Recording is...
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... the display and the recorder stops at the start of the earphones while you are supported by plug-in power is connected, as there is the risk that audio feedback will start of the first file in the recorder. Menu Setting 4 Play Menu Play Mode There are connected (☞ P.25). 4 [Off]: Disables this function. Select this when external microphones supported by file or folder, or all files in the selected memory continuously and repeatedly. • In [File] mode, when the recorder comes...
... the display and the recorder stops at the start of the earphones while you are supported by plug-in power is connected, as there is the risk that audio feedback will start of the first file in the recorder. Menu Setting 4 Play Menu Play Mode There are connected (☞ P.25). 4 [Off]: Disables this function. Select this when external microphones supported by file or folder, or all files in the selected memory continuously and repeatedly. • In [File] mode, when the recorder comes...
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... recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may damage the data. The playback operation can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off the power while processing. 2 Removing the batteries while processing. 3 Remove the [SD Card] during processing when it is being used as the recording media. Performing any of these operations...
... recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may damage the data. The playback operation can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off the power while processing. 2 Removing the batteries while processing. 3 Remove the [SD Card] during processing when it is being used as the recording media. Performing any of these operations...
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... Installation) Compatible PC's: Windows PC's equipped with more than one free USB port Macintosh Operating System: Mac OS 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation) Compatible PC's: Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port 46 Notes • This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC with the recorder. • If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using the recorder connected...
... Installation) Compatible PC's: Windows PC's equipped with more than one free USB port Macintosh Operating System: Mac OS 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation) Compatible PC's: Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port 46 Notes • This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC with the recorder. • If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using the recorder connected...
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... USB connecting cable to the connection port on the side of recorder. 5 Using the Recorder on the desktop. A WMA file may be provided with DRM10. Note • This recorder is inserted it will be restricted. Macintosh: When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] on Your PC Windows: When you need to a portable device such as Windows Media Player. Copying the music files...
... USB connecting cable to the connection port on the side of recorder. 5 Using the Recorder on the desktop. A WMA file may be provided with DRM10. Note • This recorder is inserted it will be restricted. Macintosh: When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] on Your PC Windows: When you need to a portable device such as Windows Media Player. Copying the music files...
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... recorded voice files are saved in these folders. Windows 1 Connecting the recorder to a Mac OS, it will differ depending on Your PC Notes • While transmitting data, [Busy] is flashing. Transfer the Voice Files to 24 bit correctly. • In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA format files cannot be played back. 49 If you open [My Computer], it will be destroyed. • In the Windows operational environment 24 bit WAV format files cannot be played...
... recorded voice files are saved in these folders. Windows 1 Connecting the recorder to a Mac OS, it will differ depending on Your PC Notes • While transmitting data, [Busy] is flashing. Transfer the Voice Files to 24 bit correctly. • In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA format files cannot be played back. 49 If you open [My Computer], it will be destroyed. • In the Windows operational environment 24 bit WAV format files cannot be played...
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... remaining memory. SD card is set to write Undo the SD Card's write protection protection. The music files copied illegally. Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.32). No File No file. The SD Card is not recognized correctly. Connect the recorder to P.15). Illegal Folder Not an audio-recording folder. Folder Full Folder full. The folder is not written correctly in time and Format the memory (☞ P.43). Erase the file (☞ P.32). Format Error Formatting error. Connect To PC And Delete Unnecessary File The management file...
... remaining memory. SD card is set to write Undo the SD Card's write protection protection. The music files copied illegally. Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.32). No File No file. The SD Card is not recognized correctly. Connect the recorder to P.15). Illegal Folder Not an audio-recording folder. Folder Full Folder full. The folder is not written correctly in time and Format the memory (☞ P.43). Erase the file (☞ P.32). Format Error Formatting error. Connect To PC And Delete Unnecessary File The management file...
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... recording monitor, or turn the [Plug-inPower] setting to erase The file is read -only setting of the recorder. the recording monitor Noise is audible through The [Rec Monitor] is in power function is connected, turn the [Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording (☞ P.34, P.37). It is occurring. Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Voice files are connected there is connected, sound will occur while recording. Move the recorder. Conduct adjustments like are not recorded The connected external microphone is set...
... recording monitor, or turn the [Plug-inPower] setting to erase The file is read -only setting of the recorder. the recording monitor Noise is audible through The [Rec Monitor] is in power function is connected, turn the [Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording (☞ P.34, P.37). It is occurring. Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Voice files are connected there is connected, sound will occur while recording. Move the recorder. Conduct adjustments like are not recorded The connected external microphone is set...