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Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder User's Manual EN Thank you use the product properly and safely. To ensure successful recording, perform a trial recording beforehand. Carefully read through this manual on hand so that you can refer to ensure that you for purchasing the Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder. Be sure to keep this manual to it at any time.
Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder LS-100 Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder User's Manual EN Thank you use the product properly and safely. To ensure successful recording, perform a trial recording beforehand. Carefully read through this manual on hand so that you can refer to ensure that you for purchasing the Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder. Be sure to keep this manual to it at any time.
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...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 prohibited under the Copyright law to copy this manual or distribute the copy without notice. Properly handle it according... such as the product name and model number, contact our customer support center. • The illustrations of LCD screens and the recorder in this manual may cause poor reception when used in this manual are realized using "CRIWARE" from the actual product.
...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 prohibited under the Copyright law to copy this manual or distribute the copy without notice. Properly handle it according... such as the product name and model number, contact our customer support center. • The illustrations of LCD screens and the recorder in this manual may cause poor reception when used in this manual are realized using "CRIWARE" from the actual product.
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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
▌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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...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 ...the SD card 29 Removing the SD card 30 Operations on the Home Screen 31 EN Chapter 3 Recorder Mode What You Can Do in the Multi-Track Mode 54 Multi-Track Mode 54 Files and Folders ...for Each Instrument 18 Connection of Each Part 13 Connecting with External Devices 15 Let's use LS-100 16 Recording Tips for files 45 Playback 46 Playback 46 Placing an index mark 48 Segment repeat playback ...
...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 ...the SD card 29 Removing the SD card 30 Operations on the Home Screen 31 EN Chapter 3 Recorder Mode What You Can Do in the Multi-Track Mode 54 Multi-Track Mode 54 Files and Folders ...for Each Instrument 18 Connection of Each Part 13 Connecting with External Devices 15 Let's use LS-100 16 Recording Tips for files 45 Playback 46 Playback 46 Placing an index mark 48 Segment repeat playback ...
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...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 ...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 121 Chapter 8 For ...
...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 ...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 121 Chapter 8 For ...
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... no liability for any time. ▌Important safety instructions • Important safety instructions are as MO for backup. • Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is recommended to use copyrighted work for personal use • Do not leave the product where it will get wet. ...card (such as shown below . It is prohibited by Olympus, or other electric appliance. • Ensure that you know how to death or severe injury. It is erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that incorrect handling ...
... no liability for any time. ▌Important safety instructions • Important safety instructions are as MO for backup. • Olympus bears no liability even if a record file is recommended to use copyrighted work for personal use • Do not leave the product where it will get wet. ...card (such as shown below . It is prohibited by Olympus, or other electric appliance. • Ensure that you know how to death or severe injury. It is erased or becomes unplayable due to a failure of your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that incorrect handling ...
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... the following steps: 1 Immediately remove the battery. 2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for . If the product falls into water or if water, metal or a flammable foreign object gets into the recorder. Perform a wrong operation, causing injury or electric shock Avoid using the product...not touch the battery with bare hands if possible and use gloves or other protective gear at the site. When carrying the recorder by using the product near them, take extra care and do not try to high temperatures. Using another product could cause a fire ...
... the following steps: 1 Immediately remove the battery. 2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus Service Station for . If the product falls into water or if water, metal or a flammable foreign object gets into the recorder. Perform a wrong operation, causing injury or electric shock Avoid using the product...not touch the battery with bare hands if possible and use gloves or other protective gear at the site. When carrying the recorder by using the product near them, take extra care and do not try to high temperatures. Using another product could cause a fire ...
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...of a recharge- jbrc.com). ▌XLR/standard phone combo jack Do not remove or insert the XLR/standard phone combo jack while the recorder is exposed due to use , perform the following steps: 1 Do not touch the exposed interior. Doing so could cause a fire, burn or ...electric shock. If the interior is recording or in a large noise, possibly causing a hearing problem or hearing loss. Doing so could cause a fire or burn. When you notice an abnormality such...
...of a recharge- jbrc.com). ▌XLR/standard phone combo jack Do not remove or insert the XLR/standard phone combo jack while the recorder is exposed due to use , perform the following steps: 1 Do not touch the exposed interior. Doing so could cause a fire, burn or ...electric shock. If the interior is recording or in a large noise, possibly causing a hearing problem or hearing loss. Doing so could cause a fire or burn. When you notice an abnormality such...
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Recorder Strap Carrying case Manual (including warranty) USB cable USB AC adapter (A514) Lithium ion battery (LI50B) USB conversion connector The AC plug is missing or damaged. Checking Accessories The accessories shown below come with the purchased product. Contact your dealer if any accessory is included. ▌How to attach the strap EN 10
Recorder Strap Carrying case Manual (including warranty) USB cable USB AC adapter (A514) Lithium ion battery (LI50B) USB conversion connector The AC plug is missing or damaged. Checking Accessories The accessories shown below come with the purchased product. Contact your dealer if any accessory is included. ▌How to attach the strap EN 10
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... easily create music tunes. ▌ Support for a variety of recording formats This recorder supports overdubbing, synchronization (playing and recording at the same time) and voice synchronization recording in addition to the normal mode (usual recording).You can use format when writing it into a CD or attaching... function. ▌ Audio CD output function By connecting an external USB CD drive and the recorder, you can directly write recorded files into an MP3 file in the recorder. EN 12 Main Features ▌ Stereo condenser microphone The stereo condenser microphone enables you to...
... easily create music tunes. ▌ Support for a variety of recording formats This recorder supports overdubbing, synchronization (playing and recording at the same time) and voice synchronization recording in addition to the normal mode (usual recording).You can use format when writing it into a CD or attaching... function. ▌ Audio CD output function By connecting an external USB CD drive and the recorder, you can directly write recorded files into an MP3 file in the recorder. EN 12 Main Features ▌ Stereo condenser microphone The stereo condenser microphone enables you to...
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Name of Each Part PEAK display lamp (L/R) Display (LCD panel) m button (Home) n button (List) MENU button (Menu) Fn buttons (F1/F2/F3) + button 0 button OK button (Confirm) − button 9 button Built-in monaural speaker Tripod hole EN 13 p button q button Record display button RECORD button STOP button ERASE button PLAY button 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.
Name of Each Part PEAK display lamp (L/R) Display (LCD panel) m button (Home) n button (List) MENU button (Menu) Fn buttons (F1/F2/F3) + button 0 button OK button (Confirm) − button 9 button Built-in monaural speaker Tripod hole EN 13 p button q button Record display button RECORD button STOP button ERASE button PLAY button 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.
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Let's use LS-100! EN 16 Let's use LS-100! 1 Recorder Mode Band practice Concert Solo practice See page 32 for details. See page 39 for details. Dub over the previous recording to a recording of instruments. Overdubbing Record your singing while listening to create a new file.
Let's use LS-100! EN 16 Let's use LS-100! 1 Recorder Mode Band practice Concert Solo practice See page 32 for details. See page 39 for details. Dub over the previous recording to a recording of instruments. Overdubbing Record your singing while listening to create a new file.
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Tuner/Lissajous/Metronome Mode Control your tempo with the metronome. instrument. See page 53 for microphones. Check the Lissajous waveform Perform accurate tuning to determine the best position according to the type of for details. Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Save as a single file. EN 17 Multi-Track Mode 1 Let's use LS-100! See page 66 for details. Let's use LS-100! Track 1 Record and edit each sound source separately, and mix them into a single file.
Tuner/Lissajous/Metronome Mode Control your tempo with the metronome. instrument. See page 53 for microphones. Check the Lissajous waveform Perform accurate tuning to determine the best position according to the type of for details. Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Save as a single file. EN 17 Multi-Track Mode 1 Let's use LS-100! See page 66 for details. Let's use LS-100! Track 1 Record and edit each sound source separately, and mix them into a single file.
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... center of the body. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the filter settings. If breathing noises are audible, move the recorder slightly away to the f-hole of the so-called "bell." Adjust sound by moving the recorder away from the center of the instrument, pointing to get a richer sound. String instrument When...
... center of the body. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the filter settings. If breathing noises are audible, move the recorder slightly away to the f-hole of the so-called "bell." Adjust sound by moving the recorder away from the center of the instrument, pointing to get a richer sound. String instrument When...
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...away from the sound hole of the guitar.For a rhythm amplifier, position the recorder slightly away from the 1 guitar, keep a certain distance from the center during recording. Then, fix the recorder with players also facing the direction of the microphone. between the left and right ... Guitar amplifier Speaker Guitar amplifier Speaker Recording Tips for Each Instrument Acoustic guitar Electric guitar Position the recorder pointing to the center of the speaker cone the guitar. Recording Tips for Each Instrument Round harmonic sound Hall Place the recorder on the center line of the ...
...away from the sound hole of the guitar.For a rhythm amplifier, position the recorder slightly away from the 1 guitar, keep a certain distance from the center during recording. Then, fix the recorder with players also facing the direction of the microphone. between the left and right ... Guitar amplifier Speaker Guitar amplifier Speaker Recording Tips for Each Instrument Acoustic guitar Electric guitar Position the recorder pointing to the center of the speaker cone the guitar. Recording Tips for Each Instrument Round harmonic sound Hall Place the recorder on the center line of the ...
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... directly connected to the XLR/standard phone combo jack (L) or (R). Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply Connection of the recorder support the XLR type and standard type plugs. Some settings are required when connecting a microphone that needs the phantom power supply is connected.
... directly connected to the XLR/standard phone combo jack (L) or (R). Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply Connection of the recorder support the XLR type and standard type plugs. Some settings are required when connecting a microphone that needs the phantom power supply is connected.
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Power Supply Inserting the battery Recharging the battery Use one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). EN 22 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of the AC adapter. Other batteries are not supported. ▌Connecting the recorder to the USB AC adapter for recharge 2 1 Slide the lock switch to... and the AC adapter to the household power supply outlet. • Insert the battery so that the direction of the arrow (label) on the recorder matches the direction of the arrow on the battery. . 3 Close the battery cover. • After closing the battery cover, slide the lock ...
Power Supply Inserting the battery Recharging the battery Use one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). EN 22 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of the AC adapter. Other batteries are not supported. ▌Connecting the recorder to the USB AC adapter for recharge 2 1 Slide the lock switch to... and the AC adapter to the household power supply outlet. • Insert the battery so that the direction of the arrow (label) on the recorder matches the direction of the arrow on the battery. . 3 Close the battery cover. • After closing the battery cover, slide the lock ...
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...] are displayed and operation stops. • The battery indicator repeatedly appears during recharge. Power Supply ▌Connecting the recorder to a PC with the USB cable for recharge 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 terminal... of the recorder. • The PEAK display lamp (R) lights up in orange and recharging starts. EN 23 Battery indicator The battery indicator on the display changes as described ...
...] are displayed and operation stops. • The battery indicator repeatedly appears during recharge. Power Supply ▌Connecting the recorder to a PC with the USB cable for recharge 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 terminal... of the recorder. • The PEAK display lamp (R) lights up in orange and recharging starts. EN 23 Battery indicator The battery indicator on the display changes as described ...
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... and inserted at short intervals (☞ p.27). • Remove the battery if the recorder is removed from the recorder 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. 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...
... and inserted at short intervals (☞ p.27). • Remove the battery if the recorder is removed from the recorder 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. 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...
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... the power/ hold switch in the arrow direction and keep it for each mode are retained even after the power is turned off and the recorder enters the sleep (power-saving) mode (☞ p.108). EN 25 A • The existing data or the settings for one second or more (initial setting), the... the power/hold switch in the direction of the arrow to Use the Power/Hold Switch • The home screen appears. Sleep mode If the recorder remains stopped for 10 minutes or more . 2 How to turn the power on Turning the power off Slide the power/hold switch in the direction...
... the power/ hold switch in the arrow direction and keep it for each mode are retained even after the power is turned off and the recorder enters the sleep (power-saving) mode (☞ p.108). EN 25 A • The existing data or the settings for one second or more (initial setting), the... the power/hold switch in the direction of the arrow to Use the Power/Hold Switch • The home screen appears. Sleep mode If the recorder remains stopped for 10 minutes or more . 2 How to turn the power on Turning the power off Slide the power/hold switch in the direction...