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. 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. [. . . ] · When a high recording rate setting is used the file capacity will increase. Make sure that the amount of memory remaining is sufficient before recording ( P. 39). · If the directional microphone function is used, you cannot change the [PCM] setting in the [Rec Mode] other than [44. 1 kHz/16 bit]. You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually. Setting: [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. When the [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can configure the limiter function. [Auto]: Recording is performed by automatically adjusting the recording level. Setting: This recorder is equipped with a limiter function that corrects the recording level down to an appropriate range in cases where a loud noise is suddenly picked up. [Limiter On]: Enables the limiter function, thus preventing distortion when recording. · 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. The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC's (DiMAGIC Co. , Ltd. ) DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you to record by focusing on sound from any direction. From expansive stereo recording to high directivity recording, DVM represents the latest in directional control methods that allow you to switch to a single exclusive microphone. [Standard]: Recording by the natural stereo sound which has no medium getting away [Narrow]: Recording by a directivity stereo sound. [Zoom]: Recording with monaural, however you can record high directivity sound. · The directional microphone function has been designed so that this capability will be elicited only with the built-in stereo microphone. Please note that the recorder will become unable to record normally when using other commercially available microphones. · You can use directional microphone only when the [PCM] setting in the [Rec Mode] is set to [44. 1 kHz/16 bit]. Rec Level Zoom Mic 36 Menu Setting Method 4 Rec Menu (Continued) Rec Monitor Select whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack. 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. 24). When [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off] no sound will come out of the earphones while you are recording ( P. 24). · · Plug-inPower External microphones which are supported by plug in power can also be used. [. . . ] · For WMA format files, the file length for a single file is limited to a maximum length of approx. For this reason, it will differ from the continuous recording time for a single file. 67 Specifications Guide to battery life 4 Alkaline batteries: Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) 8 h. 26 h. Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 44. kHz 16 bit 4 Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) 10 h. 35 h. Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 44. 1 kHz 16 bit 6 Other Information Notes · The above values are strictly rough guides. [. . . ]