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Instructions for using the Olympus LS-100 Portable Audio Recorder

Internal Memory
Internal Memory = 4Gb
PCM WAV 48.0 kHz/16 bit = 4 hours 45 min
PCM WAV 48.0 kHz/24 bit = 3 hours
PCM WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit = 5 hours
PCM WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit = 3 hours 15 min
MP3 320 kbps = 22 hours 30 min
Purchasing your own 8Gb card will give you 2X as much recording time.

Formatting the SD Card and Erasing all data
Perform this function before every use to ensure maximum file space and to erase all data before turning it back in to Media Loan.

1. Press the MENU button
2. Forward through the tabs to the DEVICE MENU
3. Press the - button down to FORMAT
4. Press OK to Format
5. Press OK to select Internal Memory or SD Card (You must provide your own card)
6. Press OK to select Start, repeat.

RECORD MENU

Record Mode

• Normal
• Overdub - this allows you to dub a new track over a file that is being played back.
• Play Sync - allows you to record only the input sound that is being played along with the playback of a previously recorded track.
• V-Sync Rec - a feature that automatically starts a recording when the recorder detects a sound louder than the voice sync level (detection level) setting; when the sound level decreases, recording stops automatically.

Mic Gain

• Built-in Mic
• External Mic
• XLR L
• XLR R

Record Level

• Manual
• Auto

Input Select

• Built-in Mic
• External Mic
• Line
• XLR/Phone

Mic Power

• Phantom power
• Plug in power

Rec Format

• PCM WAV 48.0kHz/24bit
• MP3

Low Cut Filter
This cuts low frequencies to reduce handling noise and unwanted bass-like sounds. Select the what frequency you want the cut-off to start at.

• 100Hz
• 300Hz

Pre-Recording
This records 2 seconds prior to you pressing the record button

• On/Off

Rec Monitor

• On/Off

PLAY MENU

• Play Mode - one file or list
• Skip Space - Forward skip, Reverse skip

FILE MENU

• File Lock - On/Off
• Move/Copy - Copies and moves the files within the memory
• File Divide - Divides a file recorded on this device
• Property - Displays information about a file or folder
• MP3 Convert - converts a PCM WAV into an MP3 format file
• CD Write - Directly writes a PCM WAV format file into a CD
• Bounce - Saves all the tracks in a multi-track mode project to one file

METRONOME MENU

• On/Off
• Display - On/Off
• Countdown
• Tempo - lets you adjust using the + or - buttons
• Sound - Metronome 1 (vibrato), Metronome 2 (moderato)
• Pattern - 1/1, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/4, 8/4, 6/8
• Volume - use the - or + button to adjust volume

LCD/SOUND MENU

• Backlight - lighting time, dim light time, brightness
• LED - On/Off
• Beep - lets you adjust the beep volume that occurs when any buttons are pressed
• Language - let's you change the language
• Voice Guide - On/Off, Speed, Volume. The recorder will talk to you.
• Intro Play - 10 sec, 5 sec, 3 sec, OFF

DEVICE MENU

• Fn. Setting - function key menu. Let's you assign the F1, F2, F3 keys as a shortcut to menu options that you can choose from.
• Memory Select - allows you to choose from the 4Gb internal memory or to use the external memory slot in which you would provide your own SD card.
• Power Save - turns the recorder Off after a selected amount of time (5min, 10min, 30min, 1hour, or OFF)
• Time & Date - let's you adjust the time and date which can be helpful in file management
• USB Setting - Let's you choose from PC, AC adapter, Optional
• Reset Setting - Resets the settings to default
• Format - Formats the selected memory and erases all files
• Memory info - Displays the remaining memory and capacity
• System info - Model/Version/Serial No.