Olympus LS-100 - Manual

6 EN Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate the recorder safely and correctly. Be sure to keep this manual on hand so that you can refer to it at any time. Important safety instructions ▌ • Important safety instructions are indicated by symb...

7 EN Recorder ▌ f Warning Do not use the product where there may be flammable or explosive gas in the air. Doing so could cause an ignition or explosion. Do not use or store the product for a long time where there is a lot of dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or steam. Doing so could cause a fire or elect...

8 EN Safety precautions If you notice an abnormality such as abnormal sound, abnormally high tem-perature, burnt odor or smoke during use, perform the following steps: 1 Immediately remove the battery carefully. 2 C o n t a c t y o u r d e a l e r o r t h e O l y m p u s Service Station for service....

9 EN Li-ion 00 Safety precautions Do not short-circuit the positive and the negative terminals of the plug. Doing so could cause a fire, burn or electric shock. If the interior is exposed due to being dropped or damaged, perform the following steps: 1 Do not touch the exposed interior. Doing so coul...

10 EN The accessories shown below come with the purchased product. Contact your dealer if any accessory is missing or damaged. Recorder Manual Checking Accessories Strap USB cable USB conversion connector Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) How to attach the strap ▌ USB AC adapter (A514) The AC plug is inc...

12 EN 1 M a in Feat u re s High performance directional stereo microphone and quality amplifier circuit ▌ The newly designed stereo condenser microphone enables you to record live quality sound. Our devotion to circuit design has realized separation of audio and system boards and independent power s...

13 EN 1 Nam e o f E a ch Par t Name of Each Part Built-in stereo microphone (L/R) PEAK display lamp (L/R) Display (LCD panel) m button (Home) n button (List) MENU button (Menu) Fn buttons ( F1 / F2 / F3 ) + button 0 button OK button (Confirm) − button 9 button REC LEVEL dial These two dials can be u...

15 EN 1 C o nne c ting with E x te rn al D e v ic e s Connecting with External Devices Connect commercially available external devices suitable for your situation. Mixer Stereo Headphone ø3.5 mm ø3.5 mm ø3.5 mm Microphone ø6.3 mm Microphone Instrument XLR connector PC Remote control To USB terminal ...

16 EN 1 Let's us e LS -1 0 0 ! Let's use LS-100! See page 39 for details. Band practice Solo practice Concert See page 32 for details. Record your singing while listening to a recording of instruments. Dub over the previous recording to create a new file. Recorder Mode ▌ Overdubbing ▌

18 EN 1 R e co rdin g Tips fo r Ea ch Ins tr u m e n t Recording Tips for Each Instrument Recorder position examples ▌ Voice Position the recorder slightly away from the singer's face. If breathing noises are audible, adjust the filter settings. Piano When recording the sound of a grand piano, posit...

19 EN 1 R e co rdin g Tips fo r Ea ch Ins tr u m e n t Recording Tips for Each Instrument Acoustic guitar Position the recorder pointing to a place slightly away from the sound hole of the guitar.For a rhythm guitar, keep a certain distance from the main body of the guitar. For solo or melody-focuse...

20 EN 1 C o nne c ti o n o f the XLR /S tandard P h o n e Co mb o Ja ck an d Ph anto m P o wer Sup p ly Connecting the instruments ▌ Connect a monaural instrument to the XLR/standard phone combo jack (L). The guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and other instruments can be directly connected to the XLR/st...

22 EN 2 Pow e r S u p p ly Power Supply 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter and the AC adapter to the household power supply outlet. Recharging the battery Connecting the recorder to the ▌ USB AC adapter for recharge Inserting the battery Use one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B).Other batte...

23 EN 2 Pow e r S u p p ly Power Supply ▌ Connecting the recorder to a PC with the USB cable for recharge Notes • When the unit's [ USB Class ] is set to [ Composite ] with the [ USB setting ], charging will not start ( ☞ P. 110). • Stop or turn off the recorder before connecting the USB cable. 1 St...

24 EN 2 Pow e r S u p p ly Notes • Always use the dedicated USB cable that is provided. Do not use a cable from another manufacturer. Doing so could cause a failure.In addition, do not connect the dedicated cable to another manufacturer’s product. • Carefully insert the battery facing the right dire...

25 EN 2 H o w to U se th e PO W E R /H O LD S w itch How to Use the POWER/HOLD Switch Turning the power on Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. • The home screen appears. Sleep mode If the recorder remains stopped for 10 minutes or more (initial setting), the display turns off ...

26 EN 2 H o w to U se th e PO W E R /H O LD S w itch How to Use the POWER/HOLD Switch Activating the hold mode In the hold mode, the recorder remains active but does not accept button operations. This allows you to safely carry the recorder because the recorder does not operate even if a button is a...

27 EN 2 Initial Settings before Using the Recorder When the recorder is turned on in the following cases, [Set time & date] is displayed.Set the clock according to the procedure below, beginning with step 1. • When using the recorder for the first time. • When inserting the battery after not usi...

28 EN 2 Initial S e tt in gs b e fo re U sin g th e Re co rd er A • When you set “Hour” or “Minute”, the time display format switches between the 12-hour format and the 24-hour format every time the F2 button is pressed. Example: 10:38 p.m. 10:38 p.m. (initial value) 22:38 • When you set “Year”, “Mo...

29 EN 2 Inse rt in g an d Re m o v in g the SD C a rd Inserting and Removing the SD Card 2 Insert the SD card. 3 Close the SD card cover. • After closing the SD card cover, slide the lock switch to [ LOCK ]. • When the SD card is inserted, the recording media switching screen appears. Inserting the ...

30 EN 2 Inse rt in g an d Re m o v in g the SD C a rd Inserting and Removing the SD Card Removing the SD card Press the SD card all the way into the recorder and slowly pull it out. • If [ SD card ] is selected in [ Memory Select ], the [ Internal memory selected ] message is displayed. Notes • When...

31 EN 2 Operations on the Home Screen When the recorder is turned on, the home screen appears.This recorder has the following five modes. Each mode can be accessed from the home screen. For each mode, refer to the relevant page. [ Recorder ] ☞ P.33 Normal, overdubbing , synchronization and voice syn...

33 EN 3 W h at Y o u Ca n D o in th e Re co rd er M o d e What You Can Do in the Recorder Mode Recorder Mode This recorder has four recording modes: [ Normal ], [ Overdub ], [ Play Sync ], and [ V-Sync. Rec ].You can select the appropriate mode for a wide range of recordings, such as recording of mu...

34 EN 3 Fil e s an d Fo ld er s Folders ▌ In the recorder mode, the recording folders [ Folder A ] through [ Folder E ] are available. * Any files or folders directly under the [ Recorder ] folder will not be displayed on this recorder. Folder E Recorder MTR Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D 001 0...

35 EN 3 Fil e s an d Fo ld er s V 1 User ID: This is the user ID of this device. 2 Recording date: The date of recording is represented by 6 digits. Ex: "120201" represents February 1st of 2012. 3 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 4 Extension: F...

36 EN 3 Befo re Rec o rd in g Adjusting the recording level properly ▌ Recorded sound will be distorted if the recording level meter swings all the way to the right, or the PEAK indicator lights in orange. Adjust the recording level so that the recording level meter does not exceed [ -6dB ]. A • The...

37 EN 3 Reco rd in g Before starting to record, select a folder from [ Folder A ] through [ Folder E ]. We recommend that you selectively use the folders to organize your recordings based on their contents. Recording Normal Recording [Normal] 1 Select a folder for recording. 2 Press the REC button t...

38 EN 3 Reco rd in g Recording Pausing the recording ▌ Press the REC button during recording. • [ ≠ ] will appear on the display. • The recording standby mode will be released after two hours, and the recorder will enter the stop mode. • To resume recording, press the REC button again. Listening to ...

39 EN 3 Reco rd in g Recording Overdubbing [Overdub] In this mode, you can easily dub over a previously recorded file. This is handy when you create music or practice musical instruments, since it allows you to dub a new track over a file that is being played back. Usage Example ▌ You can dub a new ...

40 EN 3 Reco rd in g Recording 1 Set the [ Rec Mode ] to [ Ov erdub ] ( ☞ P. 80). 2 Connect headphones to the EAR jack of the recorder. 6 Adjust the recording level. • Adjust the recording level to balance it with the playback file. 7 Press the REC button to start recording. • Playback will start fr...

42 EN 3 Reco rd in g Recording 1 Set the [ Rec Mode ] to [ Play Sync ] ( ☞ P. 80) . 2 Connect headphones to the EAR jack of the recorder. a Level of the input sound to be recorded b Level of the output sound that is being played back c Recording level meter 8 Press the STOP button to stop recording....

44 EN 3 Reco rd in g Recording Important Notes on Recording ▌ • When you have an SD card inserted in the recorder, make sure to check if your memory selection is set to [ Internal memory ] or [ SD card ] ( ☞ P. 108). • To prevent losing the beginning of your record- ing, make sure the recording indi...

45 EN 3 S e ar chin g fo r f ile s Searching for files You can search for recording files by date. Using the recording date to narrow down your search, you can quickly find the file you are looking for. 1 [ Home ] { [ Recorder ] 2 Press the OK button. • Enter the folder list screen. 3 Press the F1 (...

46 EN 3 Pl ayb a ck Playback a b c d e Playback This recorder can play files it has recorded as well as WAV and MP3 format files transferred from other machines. 1 Select the file to play back( ☞ P. 34, P. 45). 2 Press the PLAY button to start playback. • [ • ] will appear on the display. a File nam...

47 EN 3 Pl ayb a ck Playback Fast-forwarding ▌ Press and hold the 9 button when the recorder is stopped. • Fast-forwarding stops once you release the 9 button. Press the PLAY button to start playback from where it was stopped. Press and hold the 9 button when a file is being played back. • Playback ...

48 EN 3 Pl ayb a ck Placing an index mark An index mark will help you quickly locate a desired playback position when you fast-forward, rewind, or cue a file. A • Be sure to assign the [ INDEX ] function to the Fn button in advance ( ☞ P.107). 1 At the position you wish to place an index mark, press...

49 EN 3 Pl ayb a ck Playback Segment repeat playback This feature allows you to play back a part of a file in repeat. A • Be sure to assign the [ A-B ] function to the Fn button in advance ( ☞ P. 107). 1 Select the file that has the segment you wish to play back in repeat, and start playback ( ☞ P. ...

50 EN 3 Er asin g Erasing Erasing a File You can erase a file from its folder. You can also erase all files in a selected folder. 1 Select a file to erase ( ☞ P. 34, P. 45). 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the ERASE button. 3 Select [ All in folder ] or [ One file ] with the + / − button. 4 P...

51 EN 3 Er asin g Partially erasing a file You can erase an unwanted part of a PCM format file recorded with this recorder. 1 Play the file you wish to partially erase. • Locate the beginning of the part you wish to erase. If the file is long, you can use the 9 button to locate the beginning of the ...

52 EN 3 Er asin g Important Notes on Erasing ▌ • Once erased, files cannot be recovered. Check carefully before erasing files. • When you have an SD card inserted in the recorder, make sure to check if your memory selection is set to [ Internal memory ] or [ SD card ] ( ☞ P. 108). • Locked or read-o...

54 EN 4 W h at Y o u Ca n D o in th e Mul ti- Tr a ck Mo d e What You Can Do in the Multi-Track Mode Multi-Track Mode The Multi-Track Mode allows you to separately record and play back different parts/sound sources (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocal, etc.). You can manage up to 8 tracks under 1 p...

55 EN 4 Fil e s an d Fo ld er s Folders ▌ In the Multi-Track Mode, there are folders for managing [ PRJ ] (Project). Files are managed by the project, and each project has a number assigned. Selecting a project and track ▌ Home screen Project screen h ••• { } ••• m Multi-Track screen h ••• { } ••• n...

56 EN 4 Fil e s an d Fo ld er s Icon display Project number Recorder status indicator Input/outputlevel meter Function guide Elapsed recording/playback time Memory status bar/Playback position bar Output balance Key shift Track number Mute Level meter Multi-Track screen ▌ Files and Folders Output sc...

57 EN 4 Creatin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t 3 Select a track 2 Create a project 5 Start recording 1 Select [ Multitrack ] Creating a Multi-Track Project Continued on next page 4 Adjust the recording level

58 EN 4 Creatin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t 6 Stop recording 7 Check the track (playback) 8 Adjust the track 9 Add tracks Repeat steps 3 to 6 to add more sound sources to empty tracks. Creating a Multi-Track Project 10 Bounce the tracks See pages 59 to 63 for details.

59 EN 4 Creatin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t 1 Select [Multitrack] 1TRKREC 1 Select [ Multitrack ], and press the OK button. 2 Create a project In the Multi-Track Mode, recorded files (tracks) are saved under a project. 1 Use the + / - / 9 / 0 button to select [ NEW PROJECT ], and press the OK but...

60 EN 4 Creatin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t abc Adjust the recording level 1 Press the REC button to enter the recording standby mode. 2 Adjust the REC LEVEL dial according to the sound source ( ☞ P. 36). Start recording 1 Press the REC button. • [ K ] appears on the display, and recording starts...

61 EN 4 Creatin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t Creating a Multi-Track Project Check the track (playback) 7 1 Press the PLAY button. • The multiple tracks you have recorded under the project will be played back together. • You can change the pitch by pressing the p / q button while a track is selecte...

62 EN 4 Creatin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t Creating a Multi-Track Project 4 Output balance: Press 9 twice. You can adjust the volume for each track. Adjust the volume with the + / − button. 4 Left/right balance: Press 9 three times. You can adjust the panning of left and right audio for each tra...

63 EN 4 Creatin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t 5 Press the STOP button to stop recording and playback. 9 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to add more sound sources to empty tracks. 10 Bounce the tracks This recorder allows you to save up to 8 tracks under 1 project. Once you run out of empty tracks, create bounc...

64 EN 4 Er asin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t/ Tr a ck Erasing a Multi-Track Project/Track Erasing a project Erase unnecessary projects. 1 Select a project to erase. 2 Press the ERASE button. • The erase confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the + button to select [ Start ]. 4 Press the OK button. •...

65 EN 4 Er asin g a Mul ti- Tr a ck Proj e c t/ Tr a ck 6 Press the OK button. • The display switches to [ Erasing! ], and erasing starts. [ Erased ] appears when the file is erased. Erasing a Multi-Track Project/Track Important Notes on Erasing ▌ • Once erased, projects or tracks cannot be recovere...

66 EN Chapter 5 About the Tuner, the Lissajous, and the Metronome

67 EN 5 U sin g th e tu n e r Using the tuner This recorder is equipped with a tuner function which consists of the following four items: calibration, chromatic, guitar, and bass. This function enables you to perform accurate tuning according to the type of musical instrument you have selected. 1 [ ...

68 EN 5 U sin g th e tu n e r 2 Adjust while looking at the tuning meter and the indicator. • Tune accurately with the needle pointing to the center of the meter. • Any electronic musical instrument should be directly connected without any additional equipment (such as an effector). Setting up the [...

69 EN 5 A b o u t th e Liss aj o u s m e asurem ent About the Lissajous measurement In facilities for sound recording (such as broadcasting studios), the distance between a microphone and a sound source is automatically measured from the phase difference. The Lissajous waveform helps you obtain the ...

70 EN 5 A b o u t th e Liss aj o u s m e asurem ent 3 The current measurement value appears. • When there is no phase difference (0 degrees), it means that sound is being equally fed into the left/right channels of the microphone. If phase difference arises, the line becomes wider. At a phase differ...

71 EN 5 U sin g th e m e tro n o m e 1 [ Home ] { [ Metronome ] 2 Press the + / − button to adjust the tempo. 3 Press the PLAY button to start the metronome. A • Use the VOLUME dial to adjust the volume of the metronome. • Select the [ Metoronome Menu ] from the [ MENU ] to make additional settings ...

73 EN 6 H o w to s e t th e m e nus Items in the menus are classified by the tabs. Therefore, when shifting between items, you can quickly set the target item by selecting the tab to which it belongs. Take the following steps to set each item in the menu. How to set the menus 1 Press the MENU button...

75 EN 6 L is t o f me nus A in the choices field indicates the default setting. List of menus * In the Multi-Track Mode, [ Rec Mode ] and [ Pre-Recording ] do not function. ▌ Recording Menu [Rec Menu]: Menu settings for recording Set items Choices Operation mode : Setting OK × : Setting NG Stopped P...

76 EN 6 L is t o f me nus * In the Multi-Track Mode, [ Play Menu ] do not function. ▌ Play Menu [Play Menu]: Menu settings for playback Set items Choices Operation mode : Setting OK × : Setting NG Stopped Pla ying Rec ording Play mode [Play Mode] ☞ P. 89 [ One file ] [ List ] × Skip space* [Skip Spa...

77 EN 6 L is t o f me nus MP3 Convert [MP3 Convert] ☞ P. 96 Converts a PCM [ 44.1 kHz/16 bit ] ( WAV ) format file into an MP3 format file. × × CD Write [CD Write] ☞ P. 98 Directly writes a PCM [ 44.1 kHz/16 bit ] ( WAV ) format file into a CD. × × Bounce** [Bounce] ☞ P. 99 Saves all the tracks in a...

79 EN 6 L is t o f me nus List of menus ▌ Device Menu [Device Menu]: Menu settings that relate to the device Set items Choices Operation mode : Setting OK × : Setting NG Stopped Pla ying Rec ording Fn key setting [Fn. Setting] ☞ P. 107 [ Fn. Recorder ]: [F1] [F2] [F3] [ Fn. MTR ]: [F1] [F2] [F3] T h...

81 EN 6 Reco rd in g me n u Recording menu [Rec Menu] 3 Press the + / − button to select the Input source. [ Built-in Mic ] This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the built-in stereo microphone. [ External Mic ] This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the externally connected microphone. [ XLR (L) ...

82 EN 6 Reco rd in g me n u Recording menu [Rec Menu] 3 Press the + / − button to select the input microphone. 4 Press the OK button. • The setting for the selected input source appears. Recording level [Rec Level] This setting can set either automatic or manual adjustment of the recording level. In...

83 EN 6 Reco rd in g me n u Limiter*/Compressor** Recording menu [Rec Menu] 3 Press the + / − button to select the Input source. [ 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 ] Soun...

84 EN 6 Reco rd in g me n u Recording menu [Rec Menu] 3 Press the + / − button to select a menu item. [ Phantom Power ] This setting sets the voltage of the phantom power. [ Plug-in Power ] This setting sets the power supply of the plug-in power. 4 Press the OK button. • The selected menu screen app...

85 EN 6 Reco rd in g me n u Recording menu [Rec Menu] 3 Press the + / − button to select the recording format. [ PCM ] This is the uncompressed phonologi-cal form that is used for music CDs. [ MP3 ] This is the International Standard that MPEG, the working group of ISO (International Organization fo...

86 EN 6 Reco rd in g me n u Recording menu [Rec Menu] 3 Press the + / − button to select a menu item. [ 300Hz ] [Use this setting when the [ 100Hz ] setting is not sufficiently effective. [ 100Hz ] This function diminishes the noise generated by air conditions, projec-tors, and so on. It is effectiv...

87 EN 6 Reco rd in g me n u Recording menu [Rec Menu] 3 Press the + / − button to select a menu item. [ On ] Recording starts a maximum of two seconds* prior to the start of recording. [ Off ] This setting stops the function. 4 Press the OK button to finish the setting. Pre-recording [Pre-Recording]...

89 EN 6 Pl ay me n u Play menu [Play Menu] 3 Press the + / − button to select a menu item. Play mode [Play Mode] This setting enables you to select your preferred play mode. 1 [ Menu ] { [ Play Menu ] { [ Play Mode ] [ One file ] Playback stops right after the current file is played. [ List ] This s...

92 EN 6 Fil e me nu File menu [File Menu] 4 Press the + / − button to select a menu item. [ Move to memory ] This menu item moves the files in the built-in memory or the SD card into a different folder in the built-in memory. [ Copy to memory ] This menu item copies the files in the built-in memory ...

93 EN 6 Fil e me nu File menu [File Menu] [ Selected files ] setting 1 Press the + / − button to select the file to be moved or copied and press the OK button to put a check mark in the file. 2 Repeat step 1, select a file to be moved or copied, and then press the F2 ( OK ) button. 6 Press the + / −...

94 EN 6 Fil e me nu 10 Press F2 ( OK ) button. • [ Moving! ] or [ Copying! ] appears on the display, and moving or copying of the file starts. • When [ File move completed ] or [ File copy completed ] is displayed, the process is completed. Notes • When the remaining space in the memory is insuffici...

96 EN 6 Fil e me nu File menu [File Menu] Folder Select File Select Property [Property] This function enables you to check information about a file or folder. 1 Select the file or folder for which you want to display information ( ☞ P. 34, P. 45). 2 [ Menu ] { [ File Menu ] { [ Property ] Folder Sel...

97 EN 6 Fil e me nu File menu [File Menu] 4 Press the + button to select [ Start ]. 5 Press the OK button. • The animation is displayed on the screen, and MP3 conversion starts. When [ Done ] is displayed, conversion is finished. • The converted file becomes the [ MP3 128kbps ] format. • MP3 Convert...

98 EN 6 Fil e me nu File menu [File Menu] 3 [ Menu ] { [ File Menu ] { [ CD Write ] 4 Press the OK button. CD write [CD Write] PCM (WAV) files recorded with this recorder can be directly written to an external CD drive. Note • Files that can be written to a CD are PCM format [ 44.1kHz/16bit ] files ...

99 EN 6 Fil e me nu File menu [File Menu] Bounce [Bounce] Multiple tracks saved in a multi-track mode project can be grouped into a single stereo track. 1 [ Home ] { [ Multitrack ] 7 Press the + button to select [ Start ]. 8 Press the OK button. • The animation is displayed on the screen, and CD Wri...

102 EN 6 Metr onome me n u Metronome menu [Metronome Menu] [ Tempo ] setting The metronome speed can be adjusted between [ 40 ] and [ 208 ]. 1 Press the + / − button to select the speed and then press the OK button. [ Sound ] setting The setting sets the metronome tone. 1 Select a menu item by press...

103 EN 6 LCD /S o u n d me n u LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] Backlight [Backlight] Every time a button is pressed, the display backlight turns on for approximately 10 seconds (default). 1 [ Menu ] { [ LCD/Sound Menu ] { [ Backlight ] 3 Press the + / − button to select a menu item. [ Lighting time ...

108 EN 6 Devi ce me n u 4 Press the OK button to finish the setting. Device menu [Device Menu] The registered function is ▌ called. Pressing the Fn button displays the setting screen for the registered function. [ Fn. MTR ] setting Off A function cannot be allocated to the Fn button. Input Select ☞ ...

110 EN 6 Devi ce me n u USB setting [USB Settings] You can select [ PC ], which enables files to be sent/received through a connection to a PC, and [ AC Adapter ], which charges the recorder via connection of a USB connecting AC adapter (A514). 1 [ Menu ] { [ Device Menu ] { [ USB Settings ] 3 Press...

111 EN 6 Devi ce me n u When [ USB Connection ] is selected 1 Select a menu item by pressing the + / − button and then pressing the OK button. [ PC ] This menu item sets connection to the PC. The recorder is connected as the storage or the composite. [ AC Adapter ] This is the setting used for charg...

112 EN 6 Devi ce me n u Device menu [Device Menu] Setting reset [Reset Settings] This setting resets each function to the default setting (the setting at the time of shipping from the factory). 1 [ Menu ] { [ Device Menu ] { [ Reset Settings ] 3 Press the + button to select [ Start ]. 4 Press the OK...

113 EN 6 Devi ce me n u Device menu [Device Menu] Metronome Menu Menu item Default setting [ Metronome ] ( ☞ P. 101) [ Off ] LCD/Sound Menu Menu item Default setting [ Backlight ] ( ☞ P. 103) Lighting time: [ 10sec. ] Dim lighting time: [ 30sec. ] Brightness setting: [ 02 ] [ LED ] ( ☞ P. 104) [ On ...

116 EN 6 Devi ce me n u Device menu [Device Menu] Memory information [Memory Info.] On the menu screen, remaining space and the capacity of the recording medium can be displayed. 1 [ Menu ] { [ Device Menu ] { [ Memory Info. ] 3 After checking the information, press the OK button. Note • The recorde...

118 EN 7 U sin g th e re co rd er o n your P C Using the recorder on your PC When connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: Apart from using this recorder as a Multi-Track recorder or a music player, you can also use it as an external memory for your PC, that is, as a storage ...

119 EN 7 U sin g th e re co rd er o n your P C Using the recorder on your PC Connecting to your PC 3 Be sure to connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal of the recorder while the recorder is in stop mode or turned off. 1 Turn the recorder on. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC...

120 EN 7 U sin g th e re co rd er o n your P C Disconnecting from your PC Windows Macintosh 1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [ Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device ]. • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. 1 Drag and drop the...

121 EN 7 U sin g th e re co rd er o n your P C Using the recorder on your PC Windows 1 Connect the recorder to your PC ( ☞ P.119). 2 Open the Explorer window. • When you open [ My Computer ], the recorder will be recognized by the drive name. While an SD card is inserted, it appears as [ Removable D...

122 EN 7 U sin g th e re co rd er o n your P C Using the recorder on your PC Using the recorder as a USB microphone/speaker This recorder can be used as a USB microphone or a USB speaker. Note • While the recorder is used as a USB microphone, it is available as a USB stereo microphone regardless of ...

124 EN 8 Alar m m e ss a g e lis t Alarm message list Message Description Action [Battery low] Batter y power is getting low. Charge the batteries. If you run out of battery power soon after charging, the battery has reached its life. Replace it with a new one. ( ☞ P. 22). [File locked] Attempted to...

126 EN 8 Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The batter y is not loaded properly Verif y that the batter y's polarities + and - are correct ( ☞ P.   22). Batter y power is getting low. Charge the batter y or replace with a new batter ...

130 EN 8 Glo ssa ry Glossary Glossary Description Sampling frequency (sampling rate) [ Hz/kHz ] The rate or frequency at which an analogue signal is analyzed to determine acoustic delicacies. The higher sampling frequency produces less difference in forward/backward sounds. Quantization bits [bit de...

131 EN 8 S p e cif ications Specifications General points ▌ Recorder Simultaneous recording track Recorder Mode: 2 Multi-Track Mode: 2 Simultaneous playback track Recorder Mode: 2 Multi-Track Mode: 8 M a x i m u m r e co r d i n g f i l e s i z e PCM format: 2GB MP3 format: 4GB Recording format L i ...

132 EN 8 S p e cif ications Specifications Input B u i l t- i n m i c r o p h o n e Directional microphone M I C / L I N E i n p u t Mini stereo phone jackMIC: input impedance 10kΩLINE: input impedance 12.5kΩ X L R /standard phone i n p u t XLR (balanced input)/Standard phone (unbalanced input) comb...

133 EN 8 S p e cif ications Specifications Guide to recording times ▌ 4 Linear PCM format Recording format Built-in memory (4 GB) SD card 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 96.0kHz /24bit Approx. 1h. 35min. Approx. 3h. 40min. Approx. 7h. 15min. Approx. 14h. 55min. Approx. 30h. 00min. 96.0kHz /16bit Approx. 2h. ...

134 EN 8 S p e cif ications 4 MP3 format Recording format Built-in memory (4 GB) SD card 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 320 kbps Approx. 22h. 30min. Approx. 53h. 00min. Approx. 104h. 00min. Approx. 214h. 00min. Approx. 432h. 00min. 256 kbps Approx. 28h. 30min. Approx. 66h. 30min. Approx. 130h. 00min. Approx...

135 EN 8 S p e cif ications Specifications Guide to battery life ▌ 4 lithium ion battery: (linear PCM format) Recording format Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) When recording with phantom power Headphone playback 96.0 kHz /24bit Approx. 9h. 30min. Approx. 2h. 15min. Approx. 12h. 30...

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