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.

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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.

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

Press the MENU button

RECORD MENU

Record Mode

Normal - each microphone that is being used to record produces it's respective track.
Overdub - this allows you to dub a new track over a file that is being played back. The original file does not get erased.
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 this option let's you adjust the sensitivity of the selected mic

Built-in Mic - Hi (preferable), Mid, Lo
External Mic - Hi (preferable), Mid, Lo
XLR L - Hi or Lo
XLR R - Hi or Lo

Record Level

Manual - let's you adjust the recording manually. Preferred.
Auto - the recording level is adjusted automatically.

Input Select

Built-in Mic - sound is input through the built-in stereo microphone.
External Mic - sound is input by connecting an external microphone to the MIC jack.
Line - sound is input by connecting an external unit to the MIC jack.
XLR/Phone - sound is input through a musical instrument or the microphone connected to the XLR/standard phone combo jack.

Mic Power

Phantom power - +48V or 24V This setting sets the voltage of the phantom power. +48V
Plug in power - ON/OFF This setting sets the power supply of the plug-in power.

Rec Format

PCM WAV 48.0kHz/24bit - Ideal selection for high quality sound files.
MP3 - highly compressed and less desirable.

Low Cut Filter
This cuts low frequencies to reduce handling noise and unwanted bass-like sounds. Select the 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 - turns On or Off the EAR jack

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.

Press the HOME button

Tuner

Calibration - the frequency of the reference tone A can be adjusted by 1Hz increments in the range of 435Hz to 445Hz.
Chromatic Tuner - adjust the mismatch between the one of the musical instrument you have entered and the reference tone to ensure a proper response to all the musical scales.
Guitar - tune to a guitar chords chart
Bass - tuen to a bass chords chart

Metronome

Let's you adjust beats per minute. You must enter the MENU system for more parameters.

Recorder

Let's you access the Normal Record mode, choose your folder, and select your input source.

Multitrack

This mode allows you to separately record and playback different parts/sound sources.
You can manage up to 8 tracks per project. Recorded tracks can be edited separately to adjust the output level or balance.
You can record over an existing track unlike the recorder mode. Edited tracks can be mixed (bounced) into a single file.

Lissajous

You must plug in two microphones to use this feature.
This helps you obtain the optimal positioning of a microphone in order to reduce phase. Phase is the slight difference between two sound waves that is recorded by two different microphones which will produce a slight time difference between the two waveforms which could cancel out certain frequencies.

Olympus LS-100 Audio Recorder Gear Guide

Internal Memory

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