Olympus LS-10 - Linear PCM Recorder 2 GB Digital... User manual

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LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-10
Linear PCM Recorder
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume
before use.

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Introduction
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Table of Contents.....................................................3
Safe and Proper Usage ...........................................4
1Getting Started
Main Features ..........................................................6
Identification of Parts .............................................7
Display (LCD Panel) ...........................................8
Inserting Batteries...................................................9
Using the AC Adapter ....................................... 10
Power Supply .........................................................11
HOLD .......................................................................11
Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] ..................12
Changing the Time and Date............................ 13
Inserting and Ejecting a Card ..............................14
Inserting a Card ................................................ 14
Ejecting a Card ................................................. 15
Notes on the Folders.............................................16
About the Folders for Voice Recordings .......... 16
About the Folder for Music Playback ............... 17
Selecting the Folders and Files ...........................18
2About Recording
Before Recording...................................................19
Turn the Microphone Toward the Original Sound
Source....................................................... 19
Recording ...............................................................20
Listening While Audio is Recorded .................24
Set the Low Cut Filter ....................................... 24
Microphone Sensitivity .....................................24
Recording from External Microphone or Other
Devices .....................................................25
3About 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
4Menu Setting
Menu Setting Method ........................................... 34
Formatting the Recorder [Format] ..................... 43
Rearranging Files [Replace]................................ 45
5Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating Environment ....................................... 46
Connecting to Your PC..........................................47
Disconnecting from Your PC ............................48
Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC.................... 49
Using Windows Media Player.............................. 50
Window Names.................................................50
Copying Music from CD.................................... 51
Transferring Music File to the Recorder...........52
Copying Voice File to the CD ...........................55
Using iTunes...........................................................57
Window Names.................................................57
Copying Music from CD....................................58
Transferring Music File to the Recorder........... 59
Copying Voice File to the CD ...........................60
Using as External Memory of the PC ..................61
6Other Information
Alarm Message List...............................................62
Troubleshooting.....................................................63
Technical Assistance and Support ....................65
Accessories (optional) .........................................65
Specifications ....................................................... 66
Additional functions in updated firmware .............69

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Safe and Proper Usage
Before using your new recorder, read
this manual carefully to ensure that
you know how to operate it safely
and correctly. Keep this manual in an
easily accessible location for future
reference.
• The warning symbols indicate important
safety related information. To protect yourself
and others from personal injury or damage to
property, it is essential that you always read
the warnings and information provided.
General Precautions
• Do not leave the recorder in hot,
humid locations such as inside a
closed automobile under direct
sunlight or on the beach in the
summer.
• Do not store the recorder in
places exposed to excessive
moisture or dust.
• Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to
clean the unit.
• Do not place the recorder on top
of or near electric appliances
such as TVs or refrigerators.
• Avoid recording or playing back
near cellular phones or other
wireless equipment, as they may
cause interference and noise.
If you experience noise, move
to another place, or move the
recorder further away from such
equipment.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can
cause irreparable damage.
• Avoi d s tr o ng v ib r at io n s or
shocks.
• Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the unit yourself.
• Do not operate the unit while
operating a vehicle (such as a
bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
• When mounting the recorder to
a tripod, turn the screws on the
tripod side without turning the
recorder itself.
<Warning regarding data loss>
Recorded content in memory may be de-
stroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit
malfunction, or during repair work.
It is recommended to back up and save
important content to other media such as a
computer hard disk.
Any liability for passive damages or damage
of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred
by a defect of the product, repair performed
by the third party other than Olympus or an
Olympus authorized service station, or any
other reasons is excluded from the Olympus’s
liability.

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Safe and Proper Usage
Batteries
fWarning
• Batteries should never be ex-
posed to flame, heated, short-
circuited or disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, lithium or any other
non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never use any battery with a torn
or cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach
of children.
• If you notice anything unusual
when using this product such as
abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or
a burning odor:
1remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus represen -
tative for service.
AC Adapter
fWarning
• Do not attempt to disassemble,
repair or modify the AC adapter
in any way.
• Keep foreign objects including
water, metal, or flammable sub-
stances from getting inside the
product.
• Do not moisten the AC adapter or
touch it with a wet hand.
• Do not use the AC adapter in the
vicinity of flammable gas (includ-
ing gasoline, benzine and lacquer
thinner).
In case
• ... the internal parts of the AC
adapter are exposed because it
has been dropped or otherwise
damaged:
• ... the AC adapter is dropped in
water, or if water, metal flamma-
ble substances or other foreign
objects get inside it:
• ... you notice anything unusual
when using the AC adapter such
as abnormal noise, heat, smoke,
or a burning odour:
1do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2immediately disconnect the power supply
plug from the power outlet, and;
3call your dealer or local Olympus represen-
tative for servicing. Continued use of the AC
adapter under these circumstances could
result in electric shock, fire or injury.

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Getting Started
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Main Features
● Utilizes a high sensitivity, low noise
stereo microphone capable of faithfully
capturing the original sound.
Machined metal components are utilized in
the housing for the built-in stereo microphone,
resulting in a design built with special features
in mind while also achieving a construction
which is resistant to vibration. Furthermore,
by turning the microphone itself 90° outwards
you can produce recordings with a natural and
expansive stereo feel to them.
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Equipped with a high sound quality
amplifier circuit.
Utilizes a low noise amplifier circuit, allowing
you to produce high sound quality recordings
with low noise.
●Supports the linear PCM format, which
is capable of recording sound quality
equivalent to or surpassing CD-level.
Capable of realistically recording various
different sound sources. High resolution
recording at a high sampling frequency and bit
count equivalent or superior to that of a music
CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit count
16bit) is possible (☞P. 3 4 , P. 3 6) .
●Supports a wide range of recording
formats. Can handle the MP3 format
(MPEG-1/ MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3), and the
Windows Media Audio (WMA) format.
In supporting the MP3 and WMA formats, this
device can save files in a highly compressed
manner, thereby allowing for extended
recording times (☞P.3 4 , P.3 6 ). In addition,
when connected to an external device, the
recorder can encode incoming analog audio
signals without a PC (☞P. 2 6) .
●Supports high capacity recording media.
Starting with its 2 GB built-in flash
memory, can also record onto an SD Card
(commercially available)
(☞P.14) .
Check the Olympus website regarding SD
cards which are confirmed operation with this
recorder (☞P.65).
●Equipped with a variety of features that
support audio recording.
With this recorder you can customize a variety
of recording functions such as the recording
level and microphone sensitivity to suit the
recording conditions and personal preferences
(☞P. 3 4, P. 3 6 ) .
●Allows for system upgrades through
enhanced options and equipment. Further
enhances the pleasure of recording
( ☞P.6 5) .
● Can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format
files sent from a computer in addition to
files recorded by the device itself. Can
be enjoyed as a music player at any time.
Can hold approximately 500 music files (WMA
128 kbps/ 4 minutes per song conversion) (☞
P. 27, P. 2 8, P. 5 0, P. 57) .
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Supports USB 2.0. Hi-Speed, which
enables high-speed data transmission
as an external memory device for your
computer.
By connecting the computer with the USB,
pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and
utilized to carry data
(☞ P.4 9, P.61) .
Getting Started

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Identification of Parts
1 REMOTE jack
Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control
set RS30W (optional). This enables operation of the
main unit’s record and stop functions through the
remote control.
2Built-in stereo microphone (R)
3Built-in stereo microphone (L)
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LINE IN jack
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MIC jack
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REC LEVEL dial
7 REC sbutton
Recording indicator light (LED)
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MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch
9 LOW CUT ON/OFF switch (Auto Gain Control)
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Getting Started
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Identification of Parts
Display (LCD Panel)
1Folder/ File indicator
Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current
file number/ Total number of recorded files in
the folder
2Battery indicator
Recording media indicator
[ ] Built-in flash memory
[ ] SD card
Erase lock indicator
3Record/ Playback status indicator
4Level meter
5Playback Mode indicator
6Recording mode indicator
7During recording mode:
Remaining recording time
During playback or stop mode:
File length
8During recording mode:
Elapsed recording time
During playback mode:
Elapsed playingback time
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EUPHONY ]indicator
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File DisplayFolder List Display
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1Root folder indicator
Folder indicator
Recording media indicator or folder indicator/
Root folder name/ Current file number/ Total
number of recorded files in the folder
2Folder name
3Guide indicator
File List Display
1Folder/ File indicator
Folder name/ Current file number/ Total number
of recorded files in the folder
2File name
3Guide indicator

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Getting Started
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• If the [hour] indicator flashes in the display,
see “Setting Time and Date [Time &
Date]” (☞P.12).
Replacing batteries
The battery indicator on the display changes as
the batteries lose power.
• When [ ] appears on the display, replace
the batteries as soon as possible. When the
battery is too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low]
appears on the display and the recorder shuts
down.
• When changing batteries, A A alkaline batteries
or Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries are
recommended.
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries B-01 4PE (optional)
from Olympus can be used in the recorder. Use
them with the Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable
Battery Charger B-90SU (optional) (For U.S.A.
and Canada) or BU-90SE (optional) (For Europe)
(☞P.6 5) .
Inserting Batteries
1Press the battery cover release button,
and then slide the battery cover open
while lightly pressing down on it.
2Insert two AA batteries with the cor-
rect =and -polarities.
3Close the battery cover completely
by pressing to the direction A, then
sliding to the direction B.
4Slide the
POWER / HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow, and
turn the power on.

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Getting Started
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Inserting Batteries
To the power jack
Using the AC Adapter
Plug the AC adapter (optional) into a
household power outlet and connect the
power plug to the recorder’s power con-
nector (DC 5V). Always turn the recorder’s
power off before connecting.
If the AC adapter is plugged in while
recording using batteries, it may not be
possible to play back the voice data being
recorded.
• Check the Olympus website regarding
AC adapters which can be used with this
recorder.
fWarning
• Always turn the recorder’s power
off before connection or discon-
nection.
• When the AC adapter is not in use,
disconnect the power supply plug
from the power outlet.
• Use only the correct power sup-
ply voltage as indicated on the
adapter.
• Do not use the AC adapter when
connecting the recorder to the
USB port.
Notes
• Manganese battery may not be used in this
recorder.
• This recorder cannot charge rechargeable
batteries.
• Be sure to turn of f power of the recorder before
replacing the batteries (☞P.11) . U n lo a di ng
the batteries while the recorder is in use may
corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file
and the batteries run out, you will lose your
currently recorded file because the file header
will not be able to close. It is crucial to change
the batteries once you see only one Hash mark
in the battery icon.
• If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the
dead battery or if you take the battery in and
out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have
to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh
battery (☞P.12 ) .
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use
the recorder for an extended period of time.
• When playing a voice/music file, the recorder
may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage
output of the battery depending on the volume
level even if [ ] is displayed in the battery
indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the
recorder.