User manual OLYMPUS LS-10

LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder INSTRUCTIONS EN Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. Introduction · The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. · The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document. In the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is found, please contact our Customer Support Center. · Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded. Trademarks and registered trademarks · IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. · Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc. · The SD logo is a trademark. · The SDHC logo is a trademark. · MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. · EUPHONY MOBILETM is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation. · DVMTM is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation. Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Table of Contents Introduction Table of Contents.....................................................3 Safe and Proper Usage ...........................................4 Erasing ....................................................................32 Erasing One File at a Time ...............................32 Erase All Files from a Folder ...........................32 4 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method ........................................... 34 Formatting the Recorder [Format] ..................... 43 Rearranging Files [Replace]................................ 45 1 Getting Started Main Features ..........................................................6 Identification of Parts .............................................7 Inserting Batteries ...................................................9 Power Supply .........................................................11 HOLD .......................................................................11 Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] ..................12 Inserting and Ejecting a Card ..............................14 Notes on the Folders .............................................16 Selecting the Folders and Files ...........................18 About the Folders for Voice Recordings .......... 16 About the Folder for Music Playback ............... 17 Inserting a Card ................................................ 14 Ejecting a Card ................................................. 15 Changing the Time and Date............................ 13 Using the AC Adapter ....................................... 10 Display (LCD Panel) ........................................... 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC Operating Environment ....................................... 46 Connecting to Your PC..........................................47 Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC .................... 49 Using Windows Media Player .............................. 50 Window Names .................................................50 Copying Music from CD.................................... 51 Transferring Music File to the Recorder ........... 52 Copying Voice File to the CD ...........................55 Window Names ................................................. 57 Copying Music from CD....................................58 Transferring Music File to the Recorder ...........59 Copying Voice File to the CD ...........................60 Disconnecting from Your PC ............................48 Using iTunes ...........................................................57 2 About Recording Before Recording...................................................19 Recording ...............................................................20 Turn the Microphone Toward the Original Sound Source....................................................... 19 Listening While Audio is Recorded ................. 24 Set the Low Cut Filter ....................................... 24 Microphone Sensitivity ..................................... 24 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices ..................................................... 25 Using as External Memory of the PC ..................61 6 Other Information Alarm Message List ...............................................62 Troubleshooting.....................................................63 Technical Assistance and Support ....................65 Accessories (optional) .........................................65 Specifications ....................................................... 66 3 About Playback Playingback ............................................................27 Playback Through Earphone ...........................30 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ........30 3 Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. · The warning symbols indicate impor tant safety related information. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided. General Precautions · Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer. · Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. · Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit. · Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. · Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. · Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage. · Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. · Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. · Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). · Keep the unit out of the reach of children. · When mounting the recorder to a tripod, turn the screws on the tripod side without turning the recorder itself. Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk. Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. 4 Safe and Proper Usage Batteries fWarning · Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, shortcircuited or disassembled. · D o n ot at t e m p t t o r e c h a r g e alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries. · Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover. · Keep batteries out of the reach of children. · If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. AC Adapter fWarning · Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way. · Keep foreign objects including water, metal, or flammable substances from getting inside the product. · Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand. · Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity of flammable gas (including gasoline, benzine and lacquer thinner). In case · ... the internal parts of the AC adapter are exposed because it has been dropped or otherwise damaged: · ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or if water, metal flammable substances or other foreign objects get inside it: · ... you notice anything unusual when using the AC adapter such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odour: 1 do not touch any of the exposed parts; 2 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and; 3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or injury. 5 Getting Started Main Features Utilizes a high sensitivity, low noise stereo microphone capable of faithfully capturing the original sound. Machined metal components are utilized in the housing for the built-in stereo microphone, resulting in a design built with special features in mind while also achieving a construction which is resistant to vibration. Furthermore, by turning the microphone itself 90° outwards you can produce recordings with a natural and expansive stereo feel to them. Equipped with a high sound quality amplifier circuit. Utilizes a low noise amplifier circuit, allowing you to produce high sound quality recordings with low noise. Supports the linear PCM format, which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD-level. Capable of realistically recording various different sound sources. High resolution recording at a high sampling frequency and bit count equivalent or superior to that of a music CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit count 16bit) is possible ( P.34, P.36). Suppor ts a wide range of recording formats. Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1/ MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. In supporting the MP3 and WMA formats, this device can save files in a highly compressed manner, thereby allowing for ex tended recording times ( P.34, P.36). In addition, when connected to an external device, the recorder can encode incoming analog audio signals without a PC ( P.26). Supports high capacity recording media. Star ting with its 2 GB built-in flash memory, can also record onto an SD Card (commercially available) ( P.14). Check the Olympus website regarding SD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder ( P.65). Equipped with a variety of features that support audio recording. With this recorder you can customize a variety of recording functions such as the recording level and microphone sensitivity to suit the recording conditions and personal preferences ( P.34, P.36). Allows for system upgrades through enhanced options and equipment. Further enhances the pleasure of recording ( P.65). Can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format files sent from a computer in addition to files recorded by the device itself. Can be enjoyed as a music player at any time. Can hold approximately 500 music files (WMA 128 kbps/ 4 minutes per song conversion) ( P.27, P.28, P.50, P.57). Suppor ts USB 2 .0. Hi - Speed, which enables high-speed data transmission as an external memory device for your computer. By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and utilized to carry data ( P.49, P.61). 1 Getting Started 6 Identification of Parts 1 2 ! @ # $ % ^ & ^ 3 button & LIST button * MENU button ( A-B REPEAT button ) Fn button - ERASE button = 0 button q `/OK button w Card cover e EAR jack r VOLUME dial t USB terminal y POWER/HOLD switch u Power jack i Battery cover o Battery cover release button p Tripod socket [ Built-in stereo speaker (R) ] Built-in stereo speaker (L) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 i o p [ ] w 1 Getting Started t r e q = ) ( * u y 1 REMOTE jack Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional). This enables operation of the main unit's record and stop functions through the remote control. 2 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 4 LINE IN jack 5 MIC jack 6 REC LEVEL dial 7 REC s button Recording indicator light (LED) 8 MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch 9 LOW CUT ON/OFF switch (Auto Gain Control) 0 Strap hole ! Display (LCD panel) @ PEAK indicator light (LED) # STOP 4 button $ 2 button % 9 button 7 Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) Folder List Display 1 File Display 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 1 2 7 8 9 0 ! @ Getting Started 1 Root folder indicator Folder indicator Recording media indicator or folder indicator/ Root folder name/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 2 Folder name 3 Guide indicator File List Display 1 2 3 1 Folder/ File indicator Folder name/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 2 File name 3 Guide indicator 1 Folder/ File indicator Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 2 Battery indicator Recording media indicator ] Built-in flash memory [ ] SD card [ Erase lock indicator 3 Record/ Playback status indicator 4 Level meter 5 Playback Mode indicator 6 Recording mode indicator 7 During recording mode: Remaining recording time During playback or stop mode: File length 8 During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playingback time 9 [EUPHONY] indicator 0 [Reverb] indicator ! [LowCutFilter] indicator @ [Limiter] indicator [Zoom Mic] indicator 8 Inserting Batteries Press the battery cover release button, 1 and then slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing down on it. Slide the the 4 direction POWER/HOLD switch inand indicated by the arrow, turn the power on. 1 Getting Started Insert batteries 2 rect = two AApolarities. with the corand - · If the [hour] indicator flashes in the display, see "Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]" ( P.12). Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. Close the battery 3 by pressing to the cover completely direction A, then sliding to the direction B. · When [ ] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display and the recorder shuts down. · When changing batteries, AA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries are recommended. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Ni-MH rechargeable batteries B-01 4PE (optional) from Olympus can be used in the recorder. Use them with the Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger B-90SU (optional) (For U.S.A. and Canada) or BU-90SE (optional) (For Europe) ( P.65). 9 Inserting Batteries Notes · Manganese battery may not be used in this recorder. · This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. · Be sure to turn off power of the recorder before replacing the batteries ( P.11). Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close. It is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in the battery icon. · If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh battery ( P.12). · Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time. · When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the battery depending on the volume ] is displayed in the battery level even if [ indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder. Using the AC Adapter Plug the AC adapter (optional) into a household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder's power connector (DC 5V). Always turn the recorder's power off before connecting. If the AC adapter is plugged in while recording using batteries, it may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. · Chec k t he O lympus website regarding AC adapters which can be used with this recorder. 1 Getting Started To the power jack fWarning · Always turn the recorder's power off before connection or disconnection. · When the AC adapter is not in use, disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet. · Use only the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter. · Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder to the USB port. 10 Power Supply When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position. · After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode. 1 Getting Started Turning On the Power: While the recorder's power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. · The display will turn on, and the power will be turned on. · The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off. · When the batteries are removed from the recorder the resume function's stopped position will be erased. Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. Turning Off the Power: Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow for 1 second or longer. · The display shuts off and the power will be turned off. · The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off. Power save mode [Auto Power Off] If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 10 minutes (initial setting) while the power is turned on, the power will be turned off ( P.34, P.40). · If any button is pressed prior to the battery turning off, the elapsed time count will start over again until this function takes effect. 11 HOLD/Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] Notes · If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the recorder. · If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it will stop). · The recorder can be effectively operated via its switch and dial, as well as the connected exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional), even when it is in HOLD mode. 1 Getting Started Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in a long time, the [Set Time & Date] will appear. When the [hour] is flashing, conduct the setup from Step 1. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button LIST button Press the 9 1 the item to set.or 0 button to select Select the item from [hour], [minute], [year] [month] and [day] with a flashing point or 2 ·Press the 2same3 button to set.the 9 Follow the steps by pressing or 0 button to select the next item, and press the 2 or 3 button to set. 12 Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] · You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute. Example: 10:38 P.M 10:38 PM (Initial setting) 22:38 Changing the Time and Date While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the STOP 4 button to display the Time and Date, Remaining Memory and File Format. If the Time and Date is not correct, set it using the procedure below. · You can select the order of the [year], [month], [day] by pressing the LIST button while setting them. Example: January 7, 2008 1M 7D 2008Y (Initial setting) 1 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button MENU button LIST button Getting Started 7D 1M 2008Y 2008Y 1M 7D Press the `/OK 3 the setup screen.button to complete While the recorder is during 1 mode, press the MENU button. stop · The menu will appear on the display. You can also change to [Others] screen by using the settings tab ( P.34). Press the 2 or 2 [Time & Date]. 3 button to select [Time & Date] will appear on the display · The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the `/OK button according to the time signal. Note · If you press the `/OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. `/OK 3 ·Press thewill flashoron9 button.indicat[hour] the display, ing the start of the Time and Date setup process. The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of "Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]" ( P.12). Press the MENU 4 menu screen. button to close the 13 Inserting and Ejecting a Card This recorder can be used with commercially available SD Cards as well as the built-in flash memory. · · · · Insert the card keeping it straight. The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way. Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card. Inserting a Card 1 2 3 button `/OK button 3 Close the card cover securely. Getting Started While the 1 open the recorder is during stop mode, card cover. When you are to card, 4 press the 2 or recording anda select 3 button [Yes]. When you insert the card, the recording media changeover display will appear Face card the correct way and 2 inserttheinto the card slot as shown it in the diagram. Press the `/OK 5 the setup screen.button to complete 14 Inserting and Ejecting a Card Notes · It is possible to switch the recording media over to the built-in flash memory ( P.34, P.39). · In some cases cards which have been formatted (initialized) by another device, such as a computer, cannot be recognized. Be sure to format them with this recorder before using ( P.43). · When attempting to perform operations such as rewriting the contents of an SD Card in cases where the card has been write protected, [SD Card Locked] will appear. The playback operation can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off when overwriting the contents on the card. · Cards that are not to SD standards, such as multimedia cards, may not be used. · The card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely. When [MemorySelect] is set to [SD Card], [Built-in Memory Selected] will appear 1 Getting Started 3 Close the card cover securely. Note · Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. Ejecting a Card About the SD Card 2 3 button `/OK button When the SD Card is write protected, there will be a display reading [SD Card Locked]. Before inserting the card, turn off the write protection function. Check the Olympus website regarding SD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder ( P.65). If the write protection switch is facing the [LOCK] direction, recording and other functions cannot be carried out While the 1 open the recorder is during stop mode, card cover. Push the 2 let it ejectcard inward to unlock it, and partially. LOCK Notes · The recorder may not recognize correctly on some SD cards. In this case, remove the card then put it again to see if the recorder recognizes the card. · The processing performance reduces in a SD card when you repeat writing and delete. In this case, format the SD card ( P.43). 15 Notes on the Folders The built-in flash memory or the SD Card can be used for the recording media. Regardless of the recording media, voice files and music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved. About the Folders for Voice Recordings 1 Getting Started [Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings. When recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. Root Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E Folder list display for when the [SD Card] has been selected as the recording media 001 002 001 003 Save up to 200 files Folder Music File 200 When music files have been transferred to the [Music] folder from a computer, the recorder can be used as a music player ( P.27, P.50, P.57) File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. LS10 0001 .WAV 1 2 3 16 1 User ID: The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 2 File number: A file number is consecutively assigned regardless of the changes in the recording media. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device. · Linear PCM format .WAV · MP3 format .MP3 · WMA format .WMA Notes on the Folders About the Folder for Music Playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed ( P.45). Up to 128 folders can be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music] Save up to 200 files Root Folder E 1 Getting Started First layer Second layer Music Folder Artist 01 Album 01 001 002 Artist 02 Artist 03 Album 02 003 Album 03 File 004 005 Precautions for transferring music files: When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All the files will be transferred to the part A above ( P.54) 200 17 Selecting the Folders and Files Change folders while the operation is stopped. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the Folders" ( P.16, P.17). Operation of the folders for music playback Folder list display (First layer) Folder list display (Second layer) 4Moving through the levels `/OK button Proceed Each time you press this it opens the folder or file selected in the list display and proceeds down one level. The list display screen can be operated by the 9 button Folder list display 1 Getting Started 2 or 3 button Select the folder 2 or 3 button Select the artist folder 2 or 3 button Select the album folder LIST button Return File display File list display Each time you press this it returns up one level. The list display can be operated by the 0 button List display The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed `/OK button Begin playback 2 or 3 button Select the file File display Information of the selected file is displayed. Enters in playback standby mode Operation of the folders for voice recordings Folder list display File list display File display 2 or 3 button 2 or 3 button Select the file `/OK button Begin playback 18 Select the folder About Recording Before Recording Getting Ready Affix the windscreen: Start recording after attach the windscreen (included within) to the microphone. The noise may occur even if a windscreen is attached when forcing wind blows against a microphone. Select the media for recording: The built-in flash memory as well as an SD Card can be used ( P.14, P.34, P.39). Select the recording format: Recording can be performed through the linear PCM format, as well as the WAV, MP3 and WMA formats ( P.34, P.36). 2 About Recording Turn the Microphone Toward the Original Sound Source Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the direction that you would like to record. Placing the built-in stereo microphone over the display is the proper position for performing stereo recording. If it is below the display when recording then proper stereo recording cannot be performed because the position of the original sound will be recorded in reverse phase. About the built-in stereo microphone: The direction of capturing sound by the microphone can be changed with the MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch ( P.24). Original sound source MIC SENSE HIGH MIC SENSE LOW L R Key map When recording with the built-in microphone: Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded. On mounting: Accurate adjustments of the microphone's angle and the like can be made when the device is affixed to a commercially available tripod used for cameras. 19 Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between A to E. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information. · · The recording indicator light will flash and [ ] will appear on the display. [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording. Configure this while the recorder is stopped ( P.34, P.36). The various functions related to recording can be configured to suit the recording conditions ( P.34, P.36, P.37). The level indicator position of the level meter will change in accordance with the switching of the various settings related to recording. Confirm the recording level through the level meter after switching the settings. · · 2 About Recording REC s button STOP 4 button `/OK button 1 Select the recording folder ( P.16 to P.18). 3 Adjust the recording level by using the REC LEVEL dial. This can be adjusted in a range from [0] to [10]. The larger the number on the dial is the higher the recording level will be, and the indicator position of the level meter will grow larger as well How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the file display while stopped will return you to the next higher level. Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to the folder list display. 2 Pressing button 2 or 3 at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings. · Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder. 2 Press the REC s button and prepare to record. Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded. a Remaining recording time b Level meter (change according to the recording level and recording function settings) c Recording mode · · · a b c · 20 This recorder is designed to be able to record cleanly and evenly, even in recording conditions such as when the volume of the source sound changes significantly. However, even higher sound quality recordings can be achieved by adjusting the recording level manually. If too big sound is input, the noise may occur even if [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] or [Limiter On]. In this case, the [PEAK] indicator light is not light up which will inform of the excess input. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. When the [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will be adjusted automatically. Set the [Rec Level] to [Manual] when using the recording level adjustment function and the limiter function ( P.34, P.36). Recording Actually producing the sound you would like to record: When a loud sound is produced the level meter will swing all the way over to the right while recording and the red [PEAK] indicator lamp will turn on. When this happens the sound will be recorded in a distorted manner since the recording level is too high. · Press the 5 recording. STOP 4 button to stop ·[ ] will go out on the display. e File length e When the level meter is maxed out (the recorded sounds will be distorted) 2 About Recording Notes · When an SD Card is inserted in the recorder, be sure to confirm the recording media as either the [Built-in Memory] or the [SD Card] so that there is no mistake ( P.34, P.39). · When attempting to perform operations such as rewriting the contents of an SD Card in cases where the card has been write protected, [SD Card Locked] will appear. The playback operation can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off when overwriting the contents on the card ( P.15). · If you select a folder other than A through E and press the REC s button, an [Illegal Folder] message will flash. Select a folder from A through E and start recording again. · When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the [PEAK] indicator light starts flashing in amber. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. · [Folder Full] will appear when the folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.32). · [Memory Full] will appear when the memory is full. Change the recordable media or delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.32, P.34, P.39). · When the recording button of the exclusive remote control RS30W (optional) is pressed once, recording will start immediately. · When a loud noise is produced, adjust the recording level so that the level meter remains in the vicinity of [­6]. Example of conditions where the recording level has been lowered and the excess input has been adjusted the REC s 4 Press recording. button again will begin ·[ ] will appear on the display. d Elapsed recording time d 21 Recording · Depending on the sound recording mode and the status of record media, the data transfer to the media cannot be done in time during recording and the skipped sound may be recorded. In this case, [Data Write Error] will appear during recording or when the recording is finished. After transferring the data to the PC, format the record media. · We recommend the media to be formatted before recording. Pause While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC s button. 2 About Recording ·[ ] will appear on the display. · The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in "Rec Pause". Resume Recording: Press the REC s button again. · Rec ording will resume at the point of interruption. To quickly check on the recorded contents While the recorder is during recording mode, press the `/OK button. ·[ ] will appear on the display. · Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back. 22 Recording Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is set up so that it can perform high quality recording equivalent to that of a music CD right away. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions. Recording condition Outdoor environment sounds like wild birds singing, railroad noises, etc. Conferences with large crowds in vast meeting venues Recording settings Indoor musical performance Band performance in a practice studio Performance in a vast hall, etc. Conferences with a few people indoors 2 About Recording Recording level* ( P.20) Microphone sensitivity ( P.24) Low Cut Filter ( P.24) [Rec Mode] ( P.34, P.36) [Rec Level] ( P.34, P.36) [Zoom Mic] ( P.34, P.36) [Rec Monitor] ( P.34, P.37) [Plug-inPower] ( P.34, P.37) When the [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can adjust the recording level. Adjust while looking at the level meter [LOW] [HIGH] [OFF] [ON] The recording level can be adjusted to suit the volume of the original sound You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually. When the [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can configure the limiter function The directivity of the built-in stereo microphone can be set according to the source to be recorded Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack Select whether or not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack * When the [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will be adjusted automatically. When this happens, the recording level adjustment function and limiter function will not work ( P.20, P.34, P.36). 23 Recording Listening While Audio is Recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by using the VOLUME dial. Set the Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder. Slide the LOW CUT ON/OFF switch and select [ON] or [OFF]. 2 About Recording · Notes · Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. · When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss. · Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback. · When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is a risk that audio feedback will occur. It is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording ( P.34, P.37). · When [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off] no sound will come out of the earphones while you are recording ( P.34, P.37). To EAR jack After recording has started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is connected, no sound will come from the speaker. [ON]: Enables the Low Cut Filter function. [OFF]: Disables this function. Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Slide the MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch and select [HIGH] or [LOW]. 24 Recording [HIGH]: This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises. [LOW]: This is the standard level of microphone sensitivity. Select this mode for cases where the volume of the source sound is high, such as a band performance. Note · When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the recorder to [LOW] and hold its built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. Applicable External Microphones (optional) ( P.65) Stereo microphone: ME51S The ME51S Stereo microphone comes in a set with an extension cord and a clip. 2 channel microphone (non-directional): ME30W These are highly sensitive non-directional microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. Tie clip microphone (non-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip. Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. 2 About Recording Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used. · Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder's jack while it is recording. Notes · The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. · Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used. When the plug-in power function is set to [On] power will be supplied by the device to the microphone ( P.34, P.37). · Turn the plug-in power function to [Off] when an external microphone not supported by plug-in power is connected, as there is the risk that noise may be generated while recording ( P.34, P.37). · Do not connect the connecting cord to the LINE IN jack when recording from external microphone with this recorder. Recording with External Microphone: Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder. · When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be recorded by the L-channel. To MIC jack 25 Recording Recording the Sound of Other Devices with This Recorder: The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other device, and the LINE IN jack of the recorder with the connecting cord KA334 (included within) for dubbing. Recording the Sound of This Recorder with Other Devices: The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (line jack) of other devices and the EAR jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord KA334 (included within) for dubbing. 2 About Recording Notes To LINE IN jack To audio output terminal of other devices To audio input terminal of other devices To EAR jack · If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even after adjusting the recording level ( P.20), this could potentially be because the output level for the connected devices is too high or too low. When external devices are connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices. · Do not connect the connecting cord to the MIC jack when recording sound from other device with this recorder. Notes · When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder, the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as well ( P.34, P.38). · In case of recording on other devices without a line input, the input may be too large to control when the audio is input to the microphone jack. In this case, use the connecting cord KA333 (optional) with attenuation resistance ( P.65). 26 About Playback Playingback The recorder can playback WAV, MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer. a b c d Set to a comfortable listening 4 umeitby using the VOLUME dial. vol2 3 button `/OK button The volume can be adjusted within a range from [0] to [10]. The larger the number on the dial is the higher the volume will be 3 About Playback Select 1 files tothe folder which contains the be played back ( P.16 to P.18). How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the file display while stopped will return you to the next higher level. Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to the folder list display. 2 Pressing button 2 or 3 at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings and press the 9 button. Press the 5 any point STOP 4 orto`/OK button at you want stop the playback. · · [ ] will go out on the display. This will stop the file being played back midway. When the resume function is activated the stopped location will be registered, even if the power is turned off. The next time the power is turned on, playback may be resumed from the registered stopped location. When the batteries are removed from the recorder the resume function's stopped position will be erased. In the File list display, press or 3 2 button to select the file thatthe 2want you to playback. · In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. · Press 3 back. the `/OK button to start play·[ ] will appear on the display. a Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder b File length c Elapsed playingback time d Level meter 27 Playingback Settings relating to playback Segment repeat ( P.30) [Play Mode] ( P.34, 37) [Reverb] ( P.34, 38) This allows you to repeatedly playback part of a file during playback [File] [File Repeat] [Folder] [Folder Repeat] [All] [All Repeat] [Normal] [Studio] [Club] [Hall] [Dome] [Normal] [Natural] [Wide] [Power] This changes the order of the files in the selected folder. It is useful for playing back files in a preferred order while in normal playback mode etc. About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible. Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below. File Sampling format frequency WAV format 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz MPEG1 Layer3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG2 Layer3: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Bit rate 16 bit or 24 bit 3 About Playback [EUPHONY] ( P.34, 38) [Replace] ( P.45) MP3 format From 8 kbps up to 320 kbps WMA format From 16 kbps up to 256 kbps · Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly. · For WAV files, this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV files other than these cannot be played back. · This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. · It is possible to playback the WMA files which are created by the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. 28 Playingback Forwarding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 9 button. ·[ ] will appear on the display. · If you release the 0 button, it will stop. Press the ` /OK button to start playingback from where it was stopped. While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 0 button. · When you release the 0 button the recorder will resume normal playback · The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file. Locating the Beginning of the File ·[ ] will appear on the display. · If you release the 9 button, it will stop. Press the ` /OK button to start playingback from where it was stopped. 3 About Playback While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9 button. · When you release the 9 button the recorder will resume normal playback. · The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file. · The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file. While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode, press the 9 button. Rewinding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 0 button. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button. · The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file. While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 0 button. · The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. If the recorder stop the midway of the file, return to the beginning of the file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. · The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. 29 Playingback Playback Through Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. · When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off. In the File list display, 2 3 button to select the press the 2 or file. · In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. Press 3 back. the `/OK button to start playPress the A-B REPEAT button at the 4 point you want to start segment repeat playback. 3 About Playback Notes To EAR jack [ ] will flash on the display · To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume level. · When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability. · · How to begin segment repeat playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. Fast forwarding and rewinding ( P.29) can be conducted when [ ] is flashing in the same manner as during normal playback, and you can quickly proceed as far as the end position. When it reaches to the end of the file while [ ] is flashing, the point will become the end position, and repeat playback will start. Press the A-B REPEAT button again 5 at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button A-B REPEAT button 30