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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]] 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 [[Olympus LS-100 Proficiency Test|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]

=== 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.'''<br />
:::'''You are 100% financially responsible for all equipment checked out from Media Loan.'''

===Name of Each Part===
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File:Ls-100 1 parts1.png|Identify Parts
File:Ls-100 1 parts2.png|Identify Parts
File:Ls-100 1 parts3.png|Identify Parts
File:Ls-100 1 parts4.png|Identify Parts
File:Ls-100 1 parts5.png|Identify Parts
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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.

=== 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.
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File:Ls-100 6 insert-sd-card.png|Insert SC Card
File:Ls-100 6 insert-sd-card 2.png| 1- Left/Right, 2 - Up/Down, 3 - OK
File:Ls-100 6 insert-sd-card3.png|
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=== Battery ===
# Slide the lock switch to '''OPEN''' on the battery cover.
# Insert the battery so that the direction of the arrow (label) on the recorder matches the direction of the arrow on the battery.
# Close the battery cover and slide the lock switch to '''LOCK'''.
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File:Ls-100 3 insertbattery1.png|Unlock Battery Cover
File:Ls-100 3 insertbattery2.png|Insert Battery
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===USB and Power Settings===
The '''USB Connection''' setting needs to be changed to either connect the recorder to a computer or to power the recorder from AC while recording. </br>
There are 3 options:
*  '''PC''': allows the recorder to be connected to a computer.  Can be used to charge the batteries.
* '''AC Adapter''': allows the recorder to be in record mode while connected to AC.  Can be used to charge the batteries.
* '''Optional''':  anytime the recorder is connected to a computer or the AC Adaptor it will display a menu to select '''PC''' or '''AC Adapter'''.  Use this setting.

# Press the '''MENU''' button 
# Forward through the tabs to the '''DEVICE MENU''' 
# Press the '''-''' button down to select '''USB Settings''' and press '''OK'''.
# Select  '''USB Connection''' and press '''OK'''.
# Select  '''Optional''' and press '''OK'''.

=== 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.
#Press the '''MENU''' button 
#Forward through the tabs to the '''DEVICE MENU''' 
#Press the '''-''' button down to select '''FORMAT''' and press '''OK'''.
#Select '''Internal Memory''' or SD Card (You must provide your own card) and press '''OK'''.
#Select '''Start''', and press '''OK'''.


=== Connect Microphones ===
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File:Ls-100 2 micconnect1.png|Select
File:Ls-100 2 micconnect2.png|Inputs
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=== Connect to Computer ===
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File:Ls-100 4 connect-to-computer.png|Connect to Computer
File:Ls-100 4 connect-to-computer2.png|Connect to Unit
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===Playback===
====Playback the Recording====

# Press the '''List''' button.
# Use the '''+''' and '''-''' buttons to select a file and press '''OK'''.
# The file name will be displayed in the window.  
# Press the '''Play''' button.

====Playback Speed====
* While playing an audio file the speed can be changed from 50% to 400%.
* During playback the up and down arrow button on the front right of the recorder adjust the playback speed.
* Leave it set to 100%.

=== 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''' - The live microphone is mixed with the file that is being played back. The original file does not get erased.
*'''Play Sync''' - This allows you to playback a file and while only the live microphone is recorded.  
*'''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.
# Press the '''REC''' button to enter the recording standby mode.
# 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.
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File:Ls-100 7 adjust-rec-level.png|Adjust Record Level
File:Ls-100 7 adjust-rec-level2.png|Adjust Record Level
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===== 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. Set to +48V.  
*Plug in power - ON/OFF This supplies power over the stereo-mini mic input to certain mics.

===== 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
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File:Ls-100-x-play-screen.png|Play Screen
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==== 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
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File:Ls-100-x-file-screen.png|File Screen
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==== 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 - 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.
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File:Ls-100-lissajous1.png|Lissajous
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