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=== Formatting the Recorder/SD Card and Erasing All Data ===
 
=== Formatting the Recorder/SD Card and Erasing All Data ===
 
Perform this function before every use to ensure maximum file space on the recorder/SD card and to erase all data before turning it back in to Media Loan.
 
Perform this function before every use to ensure maximum file space on the recorder/SD card and to erase all data before turning it back in to Media Loan.
 
 
#Press the MENU button  
 
#Press the MENU button  
 
#Forward through the tabs to the DEVICE MENU  
 
#Forward through the tabs to the DEVICE MENU  
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#Press OK to select Internal Memory or SD Card (You must provide your own card)  
 
#Press OK to select Internal Memory or SD Card (You must provide your own card)  
 
#Press OK to select Start, repeat.  
 
#Press OK to select Start, repeat.  
 
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=== Battery ===
 
=== Battery ===
 
# Slide the lock switch to '''OPEN''' on the battery cover.
 
# Slide the lock switch to '''OPEN''' on the battery cover.
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File:Ls-100 3 insertbattery2.png|Insert Battery
 
File:Ls-100 3 insertbattery2.png|Insert Battery
 
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</gallery>
 
 
=== Connect Microphones ===
 
=== Connect Microphones ===
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Ls-100 2 micconnect1.png|Select
 
File:Ls-100 2 micconnect1.png|Select
 
File:Ls-100 2 micconnect2.png|Inputs
 
File:Ls-100 2 micconnect2.png|Inputs
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
 
=== Connect to Computer ===
 
=== Connect to Computer ===
 
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File:Ls-100 4 connect-to-computer2.png|Connect to Unit
 
File:Ls-100 4 connect-to-computer2.png|Connect to Unit
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
 
=== The Menu System ===
 
=== The Menu System ===
 
'''Press the MENU button'''
 
'''Press the MENU button'''
==== RECORD MENU ====
+
==== Record Menu ====
 
+
 
===== Record Mode =====
 
===== Record Mode =====
 
 
*Normal - each microphone that is being used to record produces it's respective track.
 
*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.
 
*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.  
 
*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.  
 
*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 =====
 
===== Mic Gain =====
'''Mic Gain''' this option let's you adjust the sensitivity of the selected mic
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'''Mic Gain''' this option let's you adjust the sensitivity of the selected mic
 
+
 
*Built-in Mic - Hi (preferable), Mid, Lo
 
*Built-in Mic - Hi (preferable), Mid, Lo
 
*External Mic - Hi (preferable), Mid, Lo
 
*External Mic - Hi (preferable), Mid, Lo
 
*XLR L  - Hi or Lo
 
*XLR L  - Hi or Lo
 
*XLR R  - Hi or Lo
 
*XLR R  - Hi or Lo
 
 
=====Record Level=====
 
=====Record Level=====
 
 
*Manual - let's you adjust the recording manually. Preferred.
 
*Manual - let's you adjust the recording manually. Preferred.
 
*Auto - the recording level is adjusted automatically.
 
*Auto - the recording level is adjusted automatically.
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# Adjust the '''REC LEVEL''' dial according to the sound source.
 
# Adjust the '''REC LEVEL''' dial according to the sound source.
 
* The '''REC LEVEL''' dial can separately adjust the level of the input source for the L/R channels.
 
* The '''REC LEVEL''' dial can separately adjust the level of the input source for the L/R channels.
 
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Ls-100 7 adjust-rec-level.png|Adjust Record Level
 
File:Ls-100 7 adjust-rec-level.png|Adjust Record Level
 
File:Ls-100 7 adjust-rec-level2.png|Adjust Record Level
 
File:Ls-100 7 adjust-rec-level2.png|Adjust Record Level
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
 
===== Input Select =====
 
===== Input Select =====
 
 
*Built-in Mic - sound is input through the built-in stereo microphone.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*XLR/Phone - sound is input through a musical instrument or the microphone connected to the XLR/standard phone combo jack.
 
 
===== Mic Power =====
 
===== Mic Power =====
 
 
*Phantom power - +48V or 24V This setting sets the voltage of the phantom power. +48V
 
*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.
 
*Plug in power - ON/OFF This setting sets the power supply of the plug-in power.
 
 
===== Rec Format =====
 
===== Rec Format =====
 
 
*PCM WAV 48.0kHz/24bit - Ideal selection for high quality sound files.
 
*PCM WAV 48.0kHz/24bit - Ideal selection for high quality sound files.
 
*MP3 - highly compressed and less desirable.
 
*MP3 - highly compressed and less desirable.
 
 
===== Low Cut Filter =====
 
===== 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.
 
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  
 
*100Hz  
 
*300Hz  
 
*300Hz  
 
 
===== Pre-Recording =====
 
===== Pre-Recording =====
 
This records 2 seconds prior to you pressing the record button
 
This records 2 seconds prior to you pressing the record button
 
 
*On/Off  
 
*On/Off  
 
 
===== Rec Monitor =====
 
===== Rec Monitor =====
 
 
*On/Off - turns On or Off the EAR jack
 
*On/Off - turns On or Off the EAR jack
 
 
==== PLAY MENU ====
 
==== PLAY MENU ====
 
 
*Play Mode - one file or list  
 
*Play Mode - one file or list  
 
*Skip Space - Forward skip, Reverse skip
 
*Skip Space - Forward skip, Reverse skip
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Ls-100-x-play-screen.png|Play Screen
 
File:Ls-100-x-play-screen.png|Play Screen
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
 
==== FILE MENU ====
 
==== FILE MENU ====
 
 
*File Lock - On/Off  
 
*File Lock - On/Off  
 
*Move/Copy - Copies and moves the files within the memory  
 
*Move/Copy - Copies and moves the files within the memory  
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*CD Write - Directly writes a PCM WAV format file into a CD  
 
*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
 
*Bounce - Saves all the tracks in a multi-track mode project to one file
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Ls-100-x-file-screen.png|File Screen
 
File:Ls-100-x-file-screen.png|File Screen
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
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==== Metronome Menu ====
==== METRONOME MENU ====
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*On/Off
 
*On/Off
 
*Display - On/Off
 
*Display - On/Off
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*Pattern - 1/1, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/4, 8/4, 6/8
 
*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
 
*Volume - use the - or + button to adjust volume
 
+
==== LCD/Sound Menu ====
==== LCD/SOUND MENU ====
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*Backlight - lighting time, dim light time, brightness
 
*Backlight - lighting time, dim light time, brightness
 
*LED - On/Off
 
*LED - On/Off
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*Voice Guide - On/Off, Speed, Volume. The recorder will talk to you.
 
*Voice Guide - On/Off, Speed, Volume. The recorder will talk to you.
 
*Intro Play - 10 sec, 5 sec, 3 sec, OFF
 
*Intro Play - 10 sec, 5 sec, 3 sec, OFF
 
+
==== Device Menu ====
==== DEVICE MENU ====
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*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.
 
*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.
 
*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.
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*Memory info - Displays the remaining memory and capacity
 
*Memory info - Displays the remaining memory and capacity
 
*System info - Model/Version/Serial No.
 
*System info - Model/Version/Serial No.
<br><br>
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<br>
 
'''Press the HOME button'''
 
'''Press the HOME button'''
 
 
 
=== Tuner ===
 
=== Tuner ===
 
*Calibration - the frequency of the reference tone A can be adjusted by 1Hz increments in the range of 435Hz to 445Hz.
 
*Calibration - the frequency of the reference tone A can be adjusted by 1Hz increments in the range of 435Hz to 445Hz.
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*Guitar - tune to a guitar chords chart
 
*Guitar - tune to a guitar chords chart
 
*Bass - tune to a bass chords chart
 
*Bass - tune to a bass chords chart
 
 
=== Metronome ===
 
=== Metronome ===
 
*Let's you adjust beats per minute. You must enter the MENU system for more parameters.
 
*Let's you adjust beats per minute. You must enter the MENU system for more parameters.
 
 
=== Recorder ===
 
=== Recorder ===
 
*Let's you access the Normal Record mode, choose your folder, and select your input source.
 
*Let's you access the Normal Record mode, choose your folder, and select your input source.
 
 
 
=== Multitrack ===
 
=== Multitrack ===
 
*This mode allows you to separately record and playback different parts/sound sources.  
 
*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 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.
 
*You can record over an existing track unlike the recorder mode. Edited tracks can be mixed (bounced) into a single file.
 
 
=== Lissajous ===
 
=== Lissajous ===
 
*You must plug in two microphones to use this feature.
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Ls-100-lissajous1.png|Lissajous
 
File:Ls-100-lissajous1.png|Lissajous
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
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Revision as of 12:01, 22 July 2013

A proficiency test is required to check out this recorder. Schedule a proficiency at the front desk of Media Loan or by calling 360-867-6253. Read this operating guide and complete the written portion of the Olympus LS-100 Proficiency Test prior to your scheduled proficiency. Bring your answer sheet with you to the test, which should take approximately 30 - 45 minutes. (Please note: if you have a proficiency in the Zoom and Marantz recorders, you will still have to take the proficiency test for the Olympus LS-100.)

This operating guide is not a substitute for the complete manual, which you can download here: Olympus LS-100 Manual

About Media Loan's Olympus LS-100

  • 96kHz/24 bit linear PCM recording
  • supports linear PCM & MP3 audio formats
  • internal 4GB built-in flash memory
  • two 90° stereo condenser microphones
  • left & right XLR / phone combo inputs
  • multi-track recording & editing
DO NOT drop, submit to extreme temperatures, or get wet.
You are 100% financially responsible for all equipment checked out from Media Loan.

Name of Each Part

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.

Inserting an SD Card

If you purchase your own SD card to use with the Olympus LS-100:

  • Slide the lock switch to OPEN when the recorder is stopped and open the SD card cover.
  • Insert the SD card with the terminal face facing up, as shown in the figure.
  • If the SD card is inserted in the wrong direction or at an angle, the contact face may be damaged or the SD card may get stuck.
  • Recording cannot start unless the SD card is inserted all the way in.
  • After closing the SD card cover, slide the lock switch to LOCK.
  • When the SD card is inserted, the recording media switching screen appears.
  • To record data in the SD card, select Yes by pressing the + or − button.
  • Press OK.
  • To remove, push card in all the way then pull out.

Formatting the Recorder/SD Card and Erasing All Data

Perform this function before every use to ensure maximum file space on the recorder/SD card 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.

Battery

  1. Slide the lock switch to OPEN on the battery cover.
  2. Insert the battery so that the direction of the arrow (label) on the recorder matches the direction of the arrow on the battery.
  3. Close the battery cover and slide the lock switch to LOCK.

Connect Microphones

Connect to Computer

The Menu System

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

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.
  1. Press the REC button to enter the recording standby mode.
  2. Adjust the REC LEVEL dial according to the sound source.
  • The REC LEVEL dial can separately adjust the level of the input source for the L/R channels.
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 - tune 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.