Olympus LS-10S User manual

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LINEAR PCM RECORDER
LS-10S
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 P.4
Safe and Proper Usage P.6
Getting Started P.8
About Recording P.22
About Playback P.32
Menu Setting P.41
Using the Recorder on Your PC P.61
Other Information P.78
INDEX

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Introduction
Table of Contents.....................................................4
Safe and Proper Usage ...........................................6
1Getting Started
Main Features ..........................................................8
Identification of Parts .............................................9
Display (LCD Panel) .........................................10
Inserting Batteries.................................................11
Using the AC Adapter ....................................... 12
Power Supply .........................................................13
HOLD .......................................................................13
Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] ..................15
Changing the Time and Date............................ 16
Inserting and Ejecting a Card ..............................17
Inserting a Card ................................................ 17
Ejecting a Card ................................................. 18
Notes on the Folders.............................................19
About the Folders for Voice Recordings ..........19
About the Folder for Music Playback ...............20
Selecting the Folders and Files ...........................21
2About Recording
Before Recording...................................................22
Turn the Microphone Toward the Original Sound
Source.......................................................22
Recording ...............................................................23
Listening While Audio is Recorded .................27
Set the Low Cut Filter .......................................27
Microphone Sensitivity .....................................27
Adjusting the voice sync level for recording ....28
Recording from External Microphone or Other
Devices .....................................................30
3About Playback
Playback..................................................................32
Playback Through Earphone ...........................35
Setting an index mark or a temp mark ...........35
How to begin segment repeat playback...........36
Erasing....................................................................38
Erasing One File at a Time...............................38
Erase All Files from a Folder ...........................38
Partially erase a file .........................................39
4Menu Setting
Menu Setting Method ............................................41
Formatting the Recorder [Format].................... 51
Rearranging files [Replace] .............................54
Moving Files [File Move] ..................................56
Splitting Files [File Divide] ...............................59
5Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating Environment.........................................61
Connecting to Your PC..........................................62
Connecting to Your PC .....................................62
Disconnecting from Your PC ............................63
Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC.....................64
Using Windows Media Player...............................65
Window Names.................................................65
Copying Music from CD....................................66
Transferring Music File to the Recorder...........68
Copying Voice File to the CD ........................... 71
Using iTunes...........................................................73
Window Names................................................. 73
Copying Music from CD.................................... 74
Transferring Music File to the Recorder........... 75
Copying Voice File to the CD ...........................76
Using as External Memory of the PC ..................77
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6Other Information
Alarm Message List...............................................78
Troubleshooting.....................................................79
Technical Assistance and Support ....................81
Accessories (optional) .........................................82
Specifications ........................................................83
Table of Contents

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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.
• Avoid strong vibrations 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>
Recordedcontentin memorymaybedestroyedor
erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,
or during repair work.
It is recommended to back up and saveimportant
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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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 odor:
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.
Safe and Proper Usage

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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.
●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.41, P. 43).
●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.41, P.43). In addition,
when connected to an external device, the
recorder can encode incoming analog audio
signals without a PC (☞P.3 0).
●Supports high capacity recording media.
Starting with its 2 GB built-in flash memory,
can also record onto an SD Card (commercially
available) (☞P.17).
Check the Olympus website regarding SD
cards which are confirmed operation with this
recorder (☞P.81).
●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.41, P.43) .
●Allows for system upgrades through
enhanced options and equipment. Further
enhances the pleasure of recording
(☞P. 82)..
●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 2000 music files (WMA
128 kbps/ 4 minutes per song conversion) (☞
P.32, P. 3 3, P.6 5, P.73).
●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.6 4, P.77).
●You can move or copy files between the built-in
memory and SD card, and within the folders in
the memory (☞P. 56).
●You can split files (☞P. 59), or delete a part of
a file (☞P. 39) recorded in PCM format in this
recorder.
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)
4 LINE IN jack
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MIC jack
6
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
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iBattery cover
oBattery cover release button
pTripod socket
[Built-in stereo speaker (R)
]Built-in stereo speaker (L)

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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 playback time
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Reverb ]indicator
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File DisplayFolder List Display
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
Identification of Parts

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• If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display,
see “Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]”
(☞P.15).
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.
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.82).
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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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
• This recorder cannot charge rechargeable
batteries.
• Manganese battery may not be used in this
recorder.
• When changing batteries, A A alkaline batteries
or Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries are
recommended.
• Be sure to turn of f power of the recorder before
replacing the batteries (☞P.13). Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use may cause
a malfunction such as corrupting the file, etc. If
you are recording into a file and the batteries
run out, you will loose 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
indicator.
• 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.15).
• 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.
Inserting Batteries

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Getting Started
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Power Supply
Turning On the Power:
While the recorder’s power is off, slide
the
POWER / HOLD switch in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
•The display will turn on, and the power will be
turned on.
•The resume function will bring the recorder
back to the stop position in memory before
power was turned off.
• When the batteries are removed from the
recorder the resume function’s stopped position
will be erased.
Power save mode [AutoPowerOff]
If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 10
minutes (initial setting) while the power is turned
on, the power will be turned off (☞P.41, P.47).
• If any button is pressed prior to the battery
turning off, the elapsed time count will start
over again until this function takes effect.
HOLD
Set the recorder to HOLD mode
Slide the POWER / HOLD switch to the [ HOLD ]
position.
• After [Hold] appears on the display, the
recorder is set to HOLD mode.
When the recorder is not being used, turn the
power off to reduce battery consumption to a
minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing
data, mode settings, and clock settings will be
maintained.
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLD mode,
the current conditions will be preserved, and all
buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful
when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or
pocket.
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the POWER / HOLD switch to the A
position.
Turning Off the Power:
Slide the
POWER / HOLD switch in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow for 1 second
or longer.
• The display shuts off and the power will be
turned off.
• The resume function remembers the stop
position before the power is turned off.

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Notes
• If you press any button in HOLD mode, the
clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will
not operate the recorder.
• If HOLD is applied during playback (record-
ing), operation is disabled with the playback
(recording) state unchanged (When playback
has ended and the recording has ended due
to the remaining memory being used up, it will
stop).
• The recorder can be effectively operated via
its switch and dial, as well as the connected
exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional),
even when it is in HOLD mode.
HOLD

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23button
90button
`/
OK button
LIST button
Select the item from the
“hour”, “minute”, “year
“month” and “day” with a
flashing point
Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]
If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored
for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management.
When you use the recorder for the first time
after purchasing it, or when the batteries
have been inserted without the device hav-
ing been used in a long time, the [Set Time &
Date] will appear. When the “
hour ” is flash-
ing, conduct the setup from Step 1.
1Press the 9or 0button to select
the item to set.
2Press the 2or 3button to set.
• Follow the same steps by pressing the 9
or 0button to select the next item, and
press the 2or 3button to set.
• You can select between 12 and 24 hour
display by pressing the LIST button while
setting the hour and minute.
Example: 10:38 P.M
10:38 PM
(Initial setting)
22:38
• You can select the order of the “year”,
“month”, “day”by pressing the LIST button
while setting them.
Example: January 1, 2012
1M1D2012Y (Initial setting)
1D1M2012Y
2012Y1M1D
3Press the `/
OK button to complete the
setting.
• The clock will start from the set date and
time. Press the `/OK button according to
the time signal.

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Getting Started
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23button
90button
`/
OK button
LIST button
MENU button
[Time & Date] will appear
on the display
[Others] will appear on
the display
1While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the MENU button.
• The menu will appear on the display (☞
P.41).
4Press the 2or 3button to select [
Time
& Date ].
Changing the Time and Date
While the recorder is during stop mode, press and
hold the STOP 4button to display the Time and
Date, Remaining Memory and File Format.
If the Time and Date is not correct, set it using the
procedure below.
Note
• If you press the `/OK button during the setup
operation, the recorder will save the items that
were set to that point.
2Press the 2or 3button to select
[ Others ] tab.
•You can change the menu display by mov-
ing the settings tab cursor.
3Press the `/
OK or 9button to move
the cursor to the item to set.
5Press the `/
OK or 9button.
• The “hour” will flash on the display, indicat-
ing the start of the Time and Date setup
process.
The following steps are the same as Step 1
through Step 3 of “Setting Time and Date [Time
& Date]” (☞P.15).
6Press the
MENU button to close the
menu screen.
Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]

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23button
`/
OK button
When you insert the
card, the recording
media changeover
display will appear.
Inserting and Ejecting a Card
Inserting a Card
1While the recorder is during stop mode,
open the card cover.
2Face the card the correct way and
insert it into the card slot as shown
in the diagram.
• Insert the card keeping it straight.
• The card stops with a click when it is
inserted all the way.
• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an
angle could damage the contact area or
cause the card to jam.
• If the card is not inserted all the way, data
may not be written to the card.
3Close the card cover securely.
4When you are recording to a card,
press the 2or 3button and select
[ Yes ].
5Press the `/
OK button to complete the
setting.
This recorder can be used with commercially
available SD Cards as well as the built-in flash
memory.

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23button
`/
OK button
When [MemorySelect] is
set to [SD Card], [Built-in
Memory selected] will
appear
LOCK
3Close the card cover securely.
Note
• Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the
card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out
of the slot.
Ejecting a Card
1While the recorder is during stop mode,
open the card cover.
• The card is visibly out of the slot and can
be removed safely.
Notes
• It is possible to switch the recording media over
to the built-in flash memory (☞P.41, P.4 6).
• In some cases cards which have been format-
ted (initialized) by another device, such as a
computer, cannot be recognized. Be sure to
format them with this recorder before using (☞
P.51) .
• When attempting to per form operations such as
rewriting the contents of an SD Card in cases
where the card has been write protected, [SD
Card Locked] will appear. The playback opera-
tion can be performed, but the write protection
must first be turned off when overwriting the
contents on the card.
• Cards that are not to SD standards, such as
multimedia cards, may not be used.
2Push the card inward to unlock it, and
let it eject partially.
When the SD Card is write protected, there will
be a display reading [SD Card Locked]. Before
inserting the card, turn off the write protection
function. Check the Olympus website regard-
ing SD cards which are confirmed operation
with this recorder (☞P.81).
If the write protection
switch is facing the
[LOCK] direction,
recording and other
functions cannot be
carried out
About the SD Card
Notes
• The recorder may not recognize correctly
on some SD cards. In this case, remove
the card then put it again to see if the
recorder recognizes the card.
• The processing performance reduces in
a SD card when you repeat writing and
delete. In this case, format the SD card
(☞P.51).
Inserting and Ejecting a Card

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001
002
001
003
200
Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
Root
Folder
File
When music files have been transferred to the [Music] folder from a computer, the recorder can be
used as a music player (☞P.32, P.65, P.73)
Save up to 200 files
Music
Folder list display for
when the [SD Card]
has been selected as
the recording media
001
002
001
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200
Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
Root
Folder
File
When music files have been transferred to the [Music] folder from a computer, the recorder can be
used as a music player (☞P.32, P.65, P.73)
Save up to 200 files
Music
Folder list display for
when the [SD Card]
has been selected as
the recording media
Notes on the Folders
The built-in flash memory or the SD Card can be used for the recording media. Regardless of the recording
media, voice files and music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music
playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved.
About the Folders for Voice Recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings. When recording with the recorder, select any
one of the five folders and then record.
LS10 0001 .WAV
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.
1User ID:
The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder.
2File number:
A file number is consecutively assigned regardless of the
changes in the recording media.
3Extension:
These are the file name extensions for the recording format when
recording with this device.
• Linear PCM format .WAV
• MP3 format .MP3
• WMA format .WMA

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Music
Root
Folder
File
Artist 01
Artist 02
Artist 03
Album 01
Album 02
Album 03
Precautions for transferring music files:
When using Windows Media Player, click
[Start Sync] instead of setting the
synchronization options. All the files will be
transferred to the part Aabove.
Folder E
First layer Second layer
Save up to 200 files
Up to 128 folders can be created under the
[Music] folder, including [Music]
About the Folder for Music Playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created
within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files
that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed (☞P. 5 4) .
Notes on the Folders