Olympus LS-100 - Menu System

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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