Olympus LS-11 Specifications

ENLINEAR PCM RECORDERLS-11Linear PCM RecorderINSTRUCTIONSThank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions fo

10Getting Started1124356780@#9!123123Display (LCD Panel)1 Folder/ File indicator Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current file number/ Total numb

11Getting Started1• If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display, see “Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]” (☞ P.15).Replacing batteries The ba

12Getting Started1To the power jackUsing the AC AdapterPlug the AC adapter (optional) into a household power outlet and connect the power plug to the

13Getting Started1Power SupplyTurning On the Power:While the recorder’s power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the ar

14Getting Started1 Notes• If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the recorder.• If

15Getting Started12 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonLIST buttonSelect the item from the “hour”, “minute”, “year “month” and “day” with a flashing pointSe

16Getting Started12 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonLIST buttonMENU button[Time & Date] will appear on the display[Others] will appear on the display

17Getting Started12 3 button`/OK buttonWhen you insert the card, the recording media changeover display will appear.Inserting and Ejecting a CardInser

18Getting Started12 3 button`/OK buttonWhen [MemorySelect] is set to [SD Card], [Built-in Memory selected] will appearLOCK3 Close the card cover secur

19Getting Started1001002001003200Folder AFolder BFolder CFolder DFolder ERootFolderFileWhen music files have been transferred to the [Music] folder fr

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

20Getting Started1001002003004005200MusicRootFolder FileArtist 01Artist 02Artist 03Album 01Album 02Album 03Precautions for transferring music files:Wh

21Getting Started12 or 3 buttonSelect the artist folderFolder list display (First layer)2 or 3 buttonSelect the fileFile list display LIST button`/OK

22About Recording2MIC SENSE HIGHMIC SENSELOWL RKey mapOriginalsound sourceWhen recording with the built-in microphone:Turn the microphone in the direc

23About Recording2abcREC s buttonSTOP 4 button`/OK buttonThis can be adjusted in a range from [0] to [10]. The larger the number on the dial is the hi

24About Recording2ed5 Press the STOP 4 button to stop re-cording.• [ ] will go out on the display.e File length Actually producing the sound you wo

25About Recording2• [ ] will appear on the display.• Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back.PauseWhile the recorder

26About Recording2RecordingRecommended settings by recording condition The recorder is set up so that it can perform high quality recording equivalent

27About Recording2To EAR jack Set the Low Cut FilterThe recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more

28About Recording2REC s buttonSTOP 4 button9 0 button[HIGH]: This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises.[LOW]: This is the

29About Recording2[Level Fixed?] will flash on the display.Appears the voice sync level in 23 steps ([01] to [38]) on the display.a2 Press the REC s b

3123456Table of Contents P.4Safe and Proper Usage P.6Getting Started P.8About Recording P.22About Playback P.32Menu Setting P.41Using the Record

30About Recording2To MIC jackApplicable External Microphones (optional) (☞ P.81)Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enab

31About Recording2To LINE IN jackTo audio output terminal of other devicesTo EAR jackTo audio inputterminal ofother devices Notes• If you are unable

32About Playback 3cbad2 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonThe volume can be adjusted within a range from [0] to [10]. The larger the number on the dial is

33About Playback 3Settings relating to playbackSegment repeat (☞ P.36) This allows you to repeat-edly playback part of a file during playback.[Play Mo

34About Playback 3Playback• [ ] will appear on the display.• If you release the 9 button, it will stop. Press the `/OK button to start playback from

35About Playback 3To EAR jackFn button9 0 button`/OK buttonERASE buttonPlayback Through Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the r

36About Playback 3A-B REPEAT button2 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonPlayback1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly (

37About Playback 3[ ] will flash on the display4 Press the A-B REPEAT button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback.• The recorder r

38About Playback 32 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonERASE button[Cancel] will flash on the display[Cancel] will flash on the display2 button`/OK buttonER

39About Playback 3[Partial Erase] will flash on the display.2 button`/OK buttonERASE buttonErasing3 Press the 2 button to select [All Erase].4 Pre

4IntroductionTable of Contents ...4Safe and Proper Usage ...

40About Playback 3 Notes• Partial erase is not applicable to files recorded in the WMA or MP3 formats.• The File Created Date will not change even

41Menu Setting4The menu will appear on the display2 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonMENU buttonMenu Setting Method1 While the recorder is during stop mo

42Menu Setting4Menu Setting Method6 Press the 2 or 3 button to change the setting.7 Press the `/OK button to complete the setting.• You will be info

43Menu Setting44 Rec MenuRec ModeThe recorder can record in the linear PCM format. High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate

44Menu Setting44 Rec Menu (Continued)Rec MonitorSelect whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack.Setting:[On]: Enables the

45Menu Setting44 Play MenuPlay ModeThere are six play modes. You can select whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored in the recorder.Set

46Menu Setting44 LCD/Sound MenuBacklightThe display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed.Se

47Menu Setting44 OthersLockLocking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase al

48Menu Setting44 Others (Continued)Fn SettingWhen functions are registered in the Fn button, each time the Fn button is pressed, you can set or change

49Menu Setting44 Others (Continued)Menu ResetThis returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default).Setting:[Start]: Returns the

56 Other InformationAlarm Message List ...77Troubleshooting ...

50Menu Setting4RecMenuSettingTab Function SettingTab FunctionRec LevelZoom MicRec MonitorPlug-inPowerLCD/SoundMenuLEDBacklightTo menu itemoptionsPlayM

51Menu Setting42 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonMENU buttonMenu Setting MethodIf you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function set

52Menu Setting410 Press the 2 button again to select [Start].• Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display.• [Format Done] appears when

53Menu Setting4• When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased.• After formatting, reco

54Menu Setting42 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonMENU buttonMenu Setting MethodYou can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First sel

55Menu Setting49 Press the 2 or 3 button to select the location to move it to. 11 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. Note• When attempt

56Menu Setting42 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonMENU buttonFiles saved in the built-in memory or the SD card can be moved or copied within the memory. F

57Menu Setting4Menu Setting Method9 Press the `/OK or 9 button.8 Press the 2 or 3 button to choose the position to move or copy the file to.[Move to B

58Menu Setting4Menu Setting Method Notes• The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient.• The recorder cannot move or copy wh

59Menu Setting42 3 button9 0 button`/OK buttonMENU buttonaMenu Setting MethodPCM files recorded in this recorder can be split.Files with large capacit

6Safe and Proper UsageBefore using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and corr

60Menu Setting4Menu Setting Method6 Press the `/OK or 9 button.[File Divide] will appear on the display.7 Press the 2 or 3 button to select [File Div

61Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using the Recorder on Your PCOperating EnvironmentWindowsMacintoshOperating System: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista (St

62Using the Recorder on Your PC5Operating EnvironmentCopyright and Copyright ProtectionFeature (DRM)By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and mu

63Using the Recorder on Your PC5[Connect (Storage)] is appeared on recorder if the USB cable is connectedConnecting to Your PCDisconnecting from Your

64Using the Recorder on Your PC5Transfer the Voice Files to Your PCThe 5 voice folders of this recorder are appeared as [DSS_ FLDA], [DSS_FLDB], [D

65Using the Recorder on Your PC51 254376 8 09@!5 7 96 8 043211 254376 8 09@!5 7 96 8 04321Using Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Player 11By using Wi

66Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player 24343Windows Media Player 11Windows Media Player 102Copying Music from CD1 Insert CD into

67Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player32, 3Transferring Music File to the RecorderYou can transfer the music files saved in your P

68Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player542434 Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select music files or

69Using the Recorder on Your PC55665 Click [ ] on the upper right corner, and set the synchronization options.• Click on the [Create folder hiera

7BatteriesfWarning• Batteries should never be ex-posed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.• Do not attempt to recharge alka

70Using 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

71Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using Windows Media Player3Windows Media Player 102 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windo

72Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using iTunes1 Features taskbar2 Rewind button/ Playback, Pause button/ Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist ad

73Using the Recorder on Your PC51653 44Using iTunesCopying Music from CD 1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start iTunes. 2 Click [iTunes] { [

74Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using iTunesTransferring Music File to the RecorderYou can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder.

75Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using iTunesCopying Voice File to the CDYou can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to C

76Using the Recorder on Your PC5Using as External Memory of the PCIn addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player, this recorder can also

77Other Information6Other InformationAlarm Message ListMessage Meaning Explanation ActionBattery Low Low battery power.Battery power is getting low.Re

78Other Information6TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionNo t hin g a p p ea r s o n t h e displayThe batteries are not loaded properly.V

79Other Information6TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionVoice files are not recorded in stereoThe connected external microphone is monaural

8Getting Started1Main Features ● Utilizes a high sensitivity, low noise stereo microphone capable of faithfully capturing the original sound..

80Other Information6Technical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software on

81Other Information6Accessories (optional) Stereo microphone: ME51SThe ME51S stereo microphone comes in a set with an extension cord and a clip.The bu

82Other Information6SpecificationsGeneral points4 Recording format:Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer3)WMA (Windows Med

83Other Information6Specifications Guide to recording times4 MP3 format:Recording modeBuilt-in flash memory (8 GB)SD card512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16

84Other Information6SpecificationsGuide to battery life4 Alkaline batteries:Recording modeBuilt-in stereo microphone(During recording mode)Built-in st

Declaration of ConformityModel Number : LS-11Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.Address : 3500 Co

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9Getting Started1124567890!#@()-=q[iruty$%^&*ew]op3Identification of Parts1 REMOTE jack Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control set