Olympus LS-10 User Manual

ENLINEAR PCM RECORDERLS-10Linear PCM RecorderINSTRUCTIONSThank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions fo

10Getting Started1Inserting BatteriesTo the power jackUsing the AC AdapterPlug the AC adapter (optional) into a household power outlet and connect the

11Getting Started1Power SupplyTurning On the Power:While the recorder’s power is off, slidethePOWER/RRHOLDswitch in the directionindicated by the arro

12Getting Started123button90button`/OK buttonLISTbuttonSelect the item from[hour], [minute], [year] [month] and[day] with a flashingpointHOLD/Setting

13Getting Started1Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]23 button90 button`/OK buttonLIST buttonMENU button[Time & Date] willappear on the displa

14Getting Started123 button`/OKbuttonWhen you insert the card, the recordingmedia changeover display will appearInserting and Ejecting a CardInserting

15Getting Started1Inserting and Ejecting a Card23 button`/OKbuttonWhen[MemorySelect] is set to [SD Card], [Built-inMemory Selected] will appear3Close

16Getting Started1001002001003200Folder AFolder BFolder CFolder DFolder ERootFolderFileWhen music files have been transferred to the [Music] folder fr

17Getting Started1Notes on the Folders001002003004005200MusicRootFolder FileArtist 01Artist 02Artist 03Album 01Album 02Album 03Precautions for transfe

18Getting Started12or 3 buttonSelect the artist folderFolder list display (First layer)2or 3 buttonSelect the fileFile list display LIST button`/OK bu

19About Recording2MIC SENSE HIGHMIC SENSELOWLRKey mapWhen recording with thebuilt-in microphone:Turn the microphone in the directionof the source to b

2Introduction• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest

20About Recording2abcRECsbuttonSTOP4 button`/OKbuttonThis can be adjusted in a range from [0]to [10]. The larger the number on thedial is the higher t

21About Recording2Recordinged5Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording.• [] will go out on the display.e File lengthActually producing the sound youwou

22About Recording2Recording•[] will appear on the display.• Stop recording and the file that was justrecorded will be played back.PauseWhile the recor

23About Recording2RecordingRecommended settings by recording condition The recorder is set up so that it can perform high quality recording equivalent

24About Recording2RecordingToEARjackSet the Low Cut FilterThe recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voice

25About Recording2RecordingTo MIC jackApplicable External Microphones(optional)(☞P.65)PPStereo microphone:ME51SThe ME51S Stereo microphone comes in a

26About Recording2To LINEINjackTo audio outputterminal of other devicesTo EARjackTo audio inputterminal ofother devicesRecording Notes• If you are una

27About Playback 3cbad23 button`/OKbuttonThe volume can be adjusted within a rangefrom [0] to [10]. The larger the number onthe dial is the higher the

28About Playback 3PlayingbackSettings relating to playbackSegmentrepeat(☞ P.3 0) This allows you to repeat-edly playback part of a fileduring playback

29About Playback 3Playingback• [ ] will appear on the display.• If you release the9 button, it will stop. Pres sthe`/OK button to start playingback fr

3Table of Contents123456IntroductionTable of Contents...3Safe and Proper Usage...

30About Playback 3PlayingbackA-B REPEAT buttonTo EARjack23 button90 button`/OKbutton1 Select a file that has a segment youwould like to play back rep

31About Playback 3Cancel the segment repeat playback functionPlayingbacka Press the STOP4 buttonPressing theSTOP4 button will release seg-ment repeat

32About Playback 323 button90 button`/OKbuttonERASEbutton[Cancel] will flash on the display[Cancel] will flash onthe display2button`/OK buttonERASE bu

33About Playback 3Erasing3 Press the 2 button to select [AllErase].4 Press the`/OK button.• The display changes to [All Erase!] and erasing will start

34Menu Setting4The menu will appear on the display23 button90 button`/OKbuttonMENUbuttonMenu Setting Method1 While the recorder is during stopmode, pr

35Menu Setting4Menu Setting Method4 Press the 2or 3 button to change thesetting (☞P.36 to P.42).5Press the`/OK button to complete the setup screen.•

36Menu Setting44 Rec MenuRec ModeThe recorder can record in the linear PCM format.High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate

37Menu Setting44 Rec Menu (Continued)Rec MonitorSelect whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack.Setting:[On]:Enables the

38Menu Setting44 Play Menu (Continued)ReverbYou can enjoy the reverberant sound of various space sizes such as fromthe recording studio to the dome.S

39Menu Setting44 LCD/Sound Menu (Continued)LEDYou can set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on.Setting:[On]:LED light will be set.[Off]:Dis

4Safe and Proper UsageBefore using your new recorder, readthis manual carefully to ensure thatyou know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep th

40Menu Setting44 Others (Continued)AutoPowerOffForgetting to turn the power off can be prevented. If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 min

41Menu Setting44 Others (Continued)Menu ResetThis returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default).Setting:[Start]:Returns the s

42Menu Setting4RecMenuSettingTab Function SettingTab FunctionRec LevelZoom MicRec MonitorPlug-inPowerLCD/SoundMenuLEDBacklightTo menu itemoptionsPlayM

43Menu Setting423 button90 button`/OKbuttonMENUbuttonFormatting the Recorder [Format]If you format the recorder, all files will be removedand all func

44Menu Setting4Formatting the Recorder [Format]•Formatting begins and [Format !] flasheson the display.•[Format Done]appears when formattingends.9 Pre

45Menu Setting423 button90 button`/OKbuttonMENUbuttonRearranging files [Replace]You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First

46Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using the Recorder on Your PCOperating EnvironmentWindowsMacintoshOperating System: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (S

47Using the Recorder on Your PC5Operating EnvironmentCopyright and Copyright ProtectionFeature (DRM)By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files andmus

48Using the Recorder on Your PC5[Connect(Storage)]isappearedonrecorder if the USB cable is connectedConnecting to Your PCDisconnecting from Your PCWin

49Using the Recorder on Your PC5Transfer the Voice Files to Your PCThe 5 voice folders of this recorder are appearedas [DSS_FLDA], [DSS_FLDB], [DSS_FL

5Safe and Proper UsageBatteriesfWarning• Batteries should never be ex-posed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.• Do not attempt to rech

50Using the Recorder on Your PC557968 0432112543768 09@!Using Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Player 11Music files that have been impor ted to your

51Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player 24343Windows Media Player 11Windows Media Player 102Copying Music from CD1 Inser t CD into

52Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player32, 3Transferring Music File to the RecorderYou can transfer the music files saved in your P

53Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player542434 Select the desired category from[Library] on the left, and select musicfiles or album

54Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player5665Click [ ] on the upper right corner,and set the synchronization options.• Click on the

55Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media PlayerYou can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to

56Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player3Windows Media Player 1021 Insert the blank CD-R/RW intothe CD-ROM drive, and start Windows

57Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using iTunes1 Features taskbar2 Rewind button/ Playback, Pause button/Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist addi

58Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using iTunesCopying Music from CD1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start iTunes.2 Click [iTunes]{[Preference

59Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using iTunesTransferring Music File to the RecorderYou can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and cop

6Getting Started1Main Features●Utilizes a high sensitivity, low noise stereo microphone capable of faithfully capturing the original sound.Machined me

60Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using iTunesCopying Voice File to the CDYou can copy the voice files saved in the recorder to CD. For how to copy the

61Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using as External Memory of the PCIn addition to its uses as an IC recorder and amusic player, this recorder can also

62Other Information6Other InformationAlarm Message ListMessageMeaningExplanationActionBattery LowLow battery power.Battery power is getting low.Replac

63Other Information6TroubleshootingSymptomProbable causeActionNothing appears on thedisplayThe batteries are not loaded properly.Verify that the batte

64Other Information6TroubleshootingSymptomProbable causeActionVoicefiles are not recordedin stereoThe connected external microphone ismonaural.When re

65Other Information6Accessories (optional) Stereo microphone: ME51SThe ME51S stereo microphone comes in a setwith an extension cord and a clip.2 chann

66Other Information6SpecificationsGeneral points4Recording format:Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer3)WMA (Windows Media

67Other Information6Specifications Guide to recording times4Linear PCM format:Recording modeBuilt-in flashmemory(2 GB)SD card512 MB1 GB2 GB4 GB8 GB96

68Other Information6SpecificationsGuide to battery life4Alkaline batteries:Recording modeBuilt-in stereo microphone(During recordingmode)Built-in ster

Declaration of ConformityModel Number : LS-10Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.Address : 3500 Cor

7Getting Started1124567890!#@()-=q[iruty$%^&*ew]op3Identification of Parts1REMOTE jack Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote controlset RS

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8Getting Started1Identification of PartsDisplay (LCD Panel)1Folder/ Fileindicator Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current file number/ Total numb

9Getting Started1•If the [hour] indicator flashes in the display,see “Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]” (☞P.12).Replacing batteries The battery