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=== 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
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'''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 | 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: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/audio_manual_LS-100.pdf Olympus LS-100 Manual]

'''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===

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=== Internal Memory ===
Internal Memory = 4Gb<br> PCM WAV 48.0 kHz/16 bit = 4 hours 45 min<br> PCM WAV 48.0 kHz/24 bit = 3 hours<br> PCM WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit = 5 hours<br> PCM WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit = 3 hours 15 min<br> MP3 320 kbps = 22 hours 30 min<br> 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.

#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. 

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=== 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.

===== 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.
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'''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.



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