Olympus LS-100 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Multi-Track Linear PCM Recorder. Carefully read through this manual to ensure that you use the product properly and safel

10ENThe accessories shown below come with the purchased product. Contact your dealer if any accessory is missing or damaged.RecorderManual Checking Ac

100EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu]8 Press the OK button.• The animation is displayed on the screen, and the bounce process starts. When [Done] is di

101EN6Metronome menuMetronome menu [Metronome Menu]Metronome [Metronome]Use this function as a guide when recording an instrument playing or when prac

102EN6Metronome menuMetronome menu [Metronome Menu][Tempo] settingThe metronome speed can be adjusted between [40] and [208].1 Press the +/− button to

103EN6LCD/Sound menuLCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]Backlight [Backlight]Every time a button is pressed, the display backlight turns on for approximate

104EN6LCD/Sound menuLCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]LED [LED]This function can be set so that the LED lamp does not turn on.1 [Menu] { [LCD/Sound Menu]

105EN6LCD/Sound menuLCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]Language switch (Lang) [Language (Lang)]You can select the display language for this recorder.1 [Me

106EN6LCD/Sound menuLCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu][On/Off] settingThis setting sets On/Off of the voice guide.1 By pressing the +/− button, select ei

107EN6Device menuDevice menu [Device Menu]Fn key setting [Fn. Setting]The Fn buttons (F1, F2, and F3) of the devicecan be allocated to the desired ope

108EN6Device menu4 Press the OK button to finish the setting.Device menu [Device Menu] The registered function is ▌called.Pressing the Fn button disp

109EN6Device menuSleep [Power Save]When 10 minutes (default setting) has elapsed with the recorder in stop mode following power-on, the power turns of

11ENChapter 1Overview of Recorder

110EN6Device menuUSB setting [USB Settings]You can select [PC], which enables files to be sent/received through a connection to a PC, and [AC Adapter]

111EN6Device menuWhen [USB Connection] is selected1 Select a menu item by pressing the +/− button and then pressing the OK button.[PC]This menu item s

112EN6Device menuDevice menu [Device Menu]Setting reset [Reset Settings]This setting resets each function to the default setting (the setting at the t

113EN6Device menuDevice menu [Device Menu]Metronome MenuMenu item Default setting[Metronome](☞ P. 101)[Off]LCD/Sound MenuMenu item Default setting[Bac

114EN6Device menuDevice menu [Device Menu]Format [Format]When the recorder is formatted, all stored files are deleted. Before conducting formatting, b

115EN6Device menuDevice menu [Device Menu] Notes• Never format the recorder from the PC.• Upon formatting, all existing data including files for whic

116EN6Device menuDevice menu [Device Menu]Memory information [Memory Info.]On the menu screen, remaining space and the capacity of the recording mediu

117ENChapter 7About the PC

118EN7Using the recorder on your PC Using the recorder on your PC When connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:Apart from usin

119EN7Using the recorder on your PC Using the recorder on your PC Connecting to your PC3 Be sure to connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal o

12EN1Main Features High performance directional stereo microphone and quality amplifier circuit ▌ The newly designed stereo condenser microphone enab

120EN7Using the recorder on your PCDisconnecting from your PCWindowsMacintosh1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the scre

121EN7Using the recorder on your PC Using the recorder on your PC Windows1 Connect the recorder to your PC (☞ P.119).2 Open the Explorer window.• When

122EN7Using the recorder on your PC Using the recorder on your PC Using the recorder as a USB microphone/speakerThis recorder can be used as a USB mic

123ENChapter 8For Quick Reference

124EN8Alarm message listAlarm message listMessage Description Action [Battery low] Battery power is getting low.Charge the batteries. If you run out

125EN8Alarm message listMessage Description Action [Same folder. Can't be moved (copied).]Attempting to move (copy) into the same folder.Please s

126EN8TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionNothing appears on the displayThe battery is not loaded properlyVerify that the batte

127EN8TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionNoise is audible through the recording monitorAcoustic feedback is occurring.When the

128EN8TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionNo sound from the connected musical instrument[Input Select] is incorrectly set.Make

129EN8Accessories (optional)Accessories (optional)Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on ou

13EN1Name of Each PartName of Each PartBuilt-in stereo microphone (L/R)PEAK display lamp (L/R)Display (LCD panel)m button (Home)n button (List)MENU bu

130EN8GlossaryGlossaryGlossary Description Sampling frequency (sampling rate) [Hz/kHz]The rate or frequency at which an analogue signal is analyzed to

131EN8SpecificationsSpecifications General points ▌RecorderSimultaneous recording trackRecorder Mode: 2Multi-Track Mode: 2Simultaneous playback track

132EN8SpecificationsSpecificationsInputBuilt-in microphone Directional microphoneMIC/LINE inputMini stereo phone jackMIC: input impedance 10kΩLINE: in

133EN8SpecificationsSpecifications Guide to recording times ▌4 Linear PCM formatRecording formatBuilt-in memory (4 GB)SD card8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB96.

134EN8Specifications4 MP3 formatRecording formatBuilt-in memory (4 GB)SD card8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB320 kbpsApprox. 22h. 30min.Approx. 53h. 00min.Appro

135EN8SpecificationsSpecifications Guide to battery life ▌4 lithium ion battery: (linear PCM format)Recording formatBuilt-in stereo microphone (During

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health,environment and customer protection.For customers in

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14EN1Name of Each PartName of Each PartVOLUME dialEAR jackMIC jack(microphone/line input)XLR Power switch (L)Power/hold switchREMOTE jack (Remote cont

15EN1Connecting with External DevicesConnecting with External DevicesConnect commercially available external devices suitable for your situation.Mixer

16EN1Let's use LS-100!Let's use LS-100!See page 39 for details.Band practiceSolo practiceConcertSee page 32 for details.Record your singing

17EN1Let's use LS-100!Let's use LS-100!Record and edit each sound source separately, and mix them into a single file.Track 1Track 2Track 3Tr

18EN1Recording Tips for Each InstrumentRecording Tips for Each Instrument Recorder position examples ▌VoicePosition the recorder slightly away from th

19EN1Recording Tips for Each InstrumentRecording Tips for Each InstrumentAcoustic guitarPosition the recorder pointing to a place slightly away from t

2EN• This manual is subject to change without notice. For the latest information such as the product name and model number, contact our customer supp

20EN1Connection of the XLR/Standard Phone Combo Jack and Phantom Power Supply Connecting the instruments ▌Connect a monaural instrument to the XLR/sta

21ENChapter 2Startup

22EN2Power SupplyPower Supply2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter and the AC adapter to the household power supply outlet.Recharging the battery C

23EN2Power SupplyPower Supply ▌Connecting the recorder to a PC with the USB cable for recharge Notes• When the unit's [USB Class] is set to [Co

24EN2Power Supply Notes• Always use the dedicated USB cable that is provided. Do not use a cable from another manufacturer. Doing so could cause a fa

25EN2How to Use the POWER/HOLD SwitchHow to Use the POWER/HOLD SwitchTurning the power onSlide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.• T

26EN2How to Use the POWER/HOLD SwitchHow to Use the POWER/HOLD SwitchActivating the hold modeIn the hold mode, the recorder remains active but does no

27EN2Initial Settings before Using the RecorderWhen the recorder is turned on in the following cases, [Set time & date] is displayed.Set the clock

28EN2Initial Settings before Using the RecorderA• When you set “Hour” or “Minute”, the time display format switches between the 12-hour format and the

29EN2Inserting and Removing the SD CardInserting and Removing the SD Card2 Insert the SD card.3 Close the SD card cover.• After closing the SD card co

3ENPrefaceP. 2Overview of RecorderP.11StartupP. 21Recorder ModeP. 32Multi-Track ModeP.5 3About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the MetronomeP.6 6MenusP.

30EN2Inserting and Removing the SD CardInserting and Removing the SD CardRemoving the SD cardPress the SD card all the way into the recorder and slowl

31EN2Operations on the Home ScreenWhen the recorder is turned on, the home screen appears.This recorder has the following five modes. Each mode can be

32ENChapter 3Recorder Mode

33EN3What You Can Do in the Recorder ModeWhat You Can Do in the Recorder ModeRecorder ModeThis recorder has four recording modes: [Normal], [Overdub],

34EN3Files and Folders Folders ▌In the recorder mode, the recording folders [Folder A] through [Folder E] are available.* Any files or folders direct

35EN3Files and FoldersV1 User ID: This is the user ID of this device.2 Recording date: The date of recording is represented by 6 digits. Ex: "

36EN3Before Recording Adjusting the recording level properly ▌Recorded sound will be distorted if the recording level meter swings all the way to the

37EN3RecordingBefore starting to record, select a folder from [Folder A] through [Folder E]. We recommend that you selectively use the folders to orga

38EN3RecordingRecording Pausing the recording ▌Press the REC button during recording.• [≠] will appear on the display.• The recording standby mode wi

39EN3RecordingRecordingOverdubbing [Overdub]In this mode, you can easily dub over a previously recorded file. This is handy when you create music or p

4ENPrefaceDescription of This Manual ••••••••••••••••• 2Safety precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6Checking Accessories•••••••••••••••••••••• 10C

40EN3RecordingRecording1 Set the [Rec Mode] to [Overdub] (☞ P. 80).2 Connect headphones to the EAR jack of the recorder.6 Adjust the recording level.•

41EN3RecordingRecordingPlay Sync [Play Sync]The Play Sync mode allows you to record only the input sound that is being played along with the playback

42EN3RecordingRecording1 Set the [Rec Mode] to [Play Sync] (☞ P. 80).2 Connect headphones to the EAR jack of the recorder.a Level of the input sound t

43EN3RecordingRecordingVoice Sync Recording [V-Sync. Rec] Voice sync recording is a feature that automatically starts a recording when the recorder de

44EN3RecordingRecording Important Notes on Recording ▌• When you have an SD card inserted in the recorder, make sure to check if your memory selection

45EN3Searching for filesSearching for filesYou can search for recording files by date. Using the recording date to narrow down your search, you can qu

46EN3PlaybackPlaybackabcdePlaybackThis recorder can play files it has recorded as well as WAV and MP3 format files transferred from other machines.1 S

47EN3PlaybackPlayback Fast-forwarding ▌Press and hold the 9 button when the recorder is stopped.• Fast-forwarding stops once you release the 9 button

48EN3PlaybackPlacing an index markAn index mark will help you quickly locate a desired playback position when you fast-forward, rewind, or cue a file.

49EN3PlaybackPlaybackSegment repeat playbackThis feature allows you to play back a part of a file in repeat.A• Be sure to assign the [A-B] function to

5ENChapter 5About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the MetronomeUsing the tuner ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 67About the Lissajous measurement ••••• 69U

50EN3ErasingErasingErasing a FileYou can erase a file from its folder. You can also erase all files in a selected folder.1 Select a file to erase (☞ P

51EN3ErasingPartially erasing a fileYou can erase an unwanted part of a PCM format file recorded with this recorder.1 Play the file you wish to partia

52EN3Erasing Important Notes on Erasing ▌• Once erased, files cannot be recovered. Check carefully before erasing files.• When you have an SD card ins

53ENChapter 4Multi-Track Mode

54EN4What You Can Do in the Multi-Track ModeWhat You Can Do in the Multi-Track ModeMulti-Track ModeThe Multi-Track Mode allows you to separately recor

55EN4Files and Folders Folders ▌In the Multi-Track Mode, there are folders for managing [PRJ] (Project).Files are managed by the project, and each pro

56EN4Files and FoldersIcon displayProject numberRecorder status indicatorInput/outputlevel meterFunction guideElapsed recording/playback timeMemory st

57EN4Creating a Multi-Track Project3Select a track2Create a project5Start recording1Select [Multitrack]Creating a Multi-Track ProjectContinued on next

58EN4Creating a Multi-Track Project6Stop recording7Check the track (playback)8Adjust the track9Add tracksRepeat steps 3 to 6 to add more sound sources

59EN4Creating a Multi-Track Project1Select [Multitrack]1TRKREC1 Select [Multitrack], and press the OK button.2Create a projectIn the Multi-Track Mode,

6ENBefore using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate the recorder safely and correctly. Be sure to kee

60EN4Creating a Multi-Track ProjectabcAdjust the recording level1 Press the REC button to enter the recording standby mode.2 Adjust the REC LEVEL dial

61EN4Creating a Multi-Track ProjectCreating a Multi-Track ProjectCheck the track (playback)71 Press the PLAY button.• The multiple tracks you have rec

62EN4Creating a Multi-Track ProjectCreating a Multi-Track Project4 Output balance: Press 9 twice.You can adjust the volume for each track. Adjust the

63EN4Creating a Multi-Track Project5 Press the STOP button to stop recording and playback.9Repeat steps 3 to 6 to add more sound sources to empty trac

64EN4Erasing a Multi-Track Project/TrackErasing a Multi-Track Project/TrackErasing a projectErase unnecessary projects.1 Select a project to erase.2 P

65EN4Erasing a Multi-Track Project/Track6 Press the OK button.• The display switches to [Erasing!], and erasing starts. [Erased] appears when the file

66ENChapter 5About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the Metronome

67EN5Using the tunerUsing the tunerThis recorder is equipped with a tuner function which consists of the following four items: calibration, chromatic,

68EN5Using the tuner2 Adjust while looking at the tuning meter and the indicator.• Tune accurately with the needle pointing to the center of the meter

69EN5About the Lissajous measurementAbout the Lissajous measurementIn facilities for sound recording (such as broadcasting studios), the distance betw

7EN Recorder ▌fWarning Do not use the product where there may be flammable or explosive gas in the air.Doing so could cause an ignition or explosion

70EN5About the Lissajous measurement3 The current measurement value appears.• When there is no phase difference (0 degrees), it means that sound is be

71EN5Using the metronome1 [Home] { [Metronome]2 Press the +/− button to adjust the tempo.3 Press the PLAY button to start the metronome.A• Use the VOL

72ENChapter 6Menus

73EN6How to set the menusItems in the menus are classified by the tabs. Therefore, when shifting between items, you can quickly set the target item by

74EN6How to set the menusHow to set the menus5 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.6 Press the OK button to finish the setting.• The screen sho

75EN6List of menusA in the choices field indicates the default setting.List of menus* In the Multi-Track Mode, [Rec Mode] and [Pre-Recording] do not

76EN6List of menus* In the Multi-Track Mode, [Play Menu] do not function. ▌Play Menu [Play Menu]: Menu settings for playbackSet items ChoicesOperati

77EN6List of menusMP3 Convert[MP3 Convert] ☞ P. 96Converts a PCM [44.1 kHz/16 bit] (WAV) format file into an MP3 format file.××CD Write[CD Write] ☞

78EN6List of menus ▌LCD/Sound Menu [LCD/Sound Menu]: Menu settings that relate to the LCD and soundSet items ChoicesOperation mode  : Setting OK× :

79EN6List of menusList of menus ▌Device Menu [Device Menu]: Menu settings that relate to the deviceSet items ChoicesOperation mode  : Setting OK× :

8ENSafety precautions If you notice an abnormality such as abnormal sound, abnormally high tem-perature, burnt odor or smoke during use, perform the

80EN6Recording menu3 Press the +/− button to select the recording method.[Normal]This method records sound in the standard way (☞ P. 37).[Overdub]Whil

81EN6Recording menuRecording menu [Rec Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select the Input source.[Built-in Mic]This setting adjusts the sensitivity of th

82EN6Recording menuRecording menu [Rec Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select the input microphone.4 Press the OK button.• The setting for the selected

83EN6Recording menuLimiter*/Compressor**Recording menu [Rec Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select the Input source.[Built-in Mic]Sound is input throug

84EN6Recording menuRecording menu [Rec Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.[Phantom Power]This setting sets the voltage of the phantom p

85EN6Recording menuRecording menu [Rec Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select the recording format.[PCM]This is the uncompressed phonologi-cal form tha

86EN6Recording menuRecording menu [Rec Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.[300Hz][Use this setting when the [100Hz] setting is not suff

87EN6Recording menuRecording menu [Rec Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.[On]Recording starts a maximum of two seconds* prior to the s

88EN6Recording menuRecording menu [Rec Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.Recording monitor [Rec Monitor]This setting selects whether t

89EN6Play menuPlay menu [Play Menu]3 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.Play mode [Play Mode]This setting enables you to select your preferred

9ENLi-ion 00Safety precautions Do not short-circuit the positive and the negative terminals of the plug.Doing so could cause a fire, burn or electri

90EN6Play menuPlay menu [Play Menu]5 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.[Forward Skip][File skip] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.] [5 min.] [10 mi

91EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu]5 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.Erase lock [File Lock]Setting the erase lock for a file prevents erron

92EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu]4 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.[Move to memory]This menu item moves the files in the built-in memory

93EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu][Selected files] setting1 Press the +/− button to select the file to be moved or copied and press the OK button to

94EN6File menu10 Press F2 (OK) button.• [Moving!] or [Copying!] appears on the display, and moving or copying of the file starts.• When [File move com

95EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu]File divide [File Divide]When a file with a large capacity or a file that has a long recording time is divided, the

96EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu]Folder Select File SelectProperty [Property]This function enables you to check information about a file or folder.1

97EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu]4 Press the + button to select [Start].5 Press the OK button.• The animation is displayed on the screen, and MP3 co

98EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu]3 [Menu] { [File Menu] { [CD Write]4 Press the OK button.CD write [CD Write]PCM (WAV) files recorded with this reco

99EN6File menuFile menu [File Menu]Bounce [Bounce]Multiple tracks saved in a multi-track mode project can be grouped into a single stereo track.1 [Hom