LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS-11 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.
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INDEX Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage P.6 Getting Started P.8 1 About Recording P.22 2 About Playback P.32 3 Menu Setting P.41 4 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.61 5 Other Information P.
Table of Contents Introduction Table of Contents......................................................4 Safe and Proper Usage............................................6 1 Getting Started Main Features . .........................................................8 Identification of Parts..............................................9 Display (LCD Panel).......................................... 10 Inserting Batteries..................................................11 Using the AC Adapter.................
Table of Contents 6 Other Information Alarm Message List................................................77 Troubleshooting......................................................78 Technical Assistance and Support .....................80 Accessories (optional) . ........................................81 Specifications.........................................................
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.
Safe and Proper Usage Batteries AC Adapter fWarning 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.
Getting Started Main Features 1 Getting Started ● 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.
Identification of Parts 1 2 ! # 5 p i [ w ] 1 o 6 7 $ q = ) ( * 9 % t 8 u y r e Getting Started @ 3 4 0 ^ & 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.
Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) Folder List Display 1 File Display 1 2 3 1 Getting Started 2 4 5 3 6 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 10 7 8 9 0 ! @ # 1 Folder/
Inserting Batteries the battery cover release button, 1 Press and then slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing down on it. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the 4 direction indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on. 1 • If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display, see “Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]” (☞ P.15). Getting Started two AA batteries with the cor2 Insert rect = and - polarities. Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power.
Inserting Batteries Notes 1 Getting Started 12 • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Manganese battery may not be used in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries are recommended. • Be sure to turn off power of the recorder before replacing the batteries (☞ P.13). Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the file, etc.
Power Supply HOLD 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. If you bring the recorder is set to HOLD mode, 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.
HOLD Notes 1 Getting Started 14 • 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).
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. the 2 or 3 button to set.
Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] Note • If you press the `/OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. 1 [Others] will appear on the display Changing the Time and Date Getting Started 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. the 2 or 3 button to select [Time 4 &Press Date].
Inserting and Ejecting a Card This recorder can be used with commercially available SD Cards as well as the built-in flash memory. • • • Inserting a Card • 3 Close the card cover securely. the recorder is during stop mode, 1 While open the card cover. 1 Getting Started 2 3 button `/OK button 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.
Inserting and Ejecting a Card • Notes 1 Getting Started • It is possible to switch the recording media over to the built-in flash memory (☞ P.41, P.46). • 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.51). • 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.
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 [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.
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.54).
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.19, P.20).
About Recording Before Recording Getting Ready 2 About Recording Affix the windscreen: Select the media for recording: 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. The built-in flash memory as well as an SD Card can be used (☞ P.17, P.41, P.46).
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 folder (☞ P.19 to 1 Select P.21). How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the file display while stopped will return you back one layer above.
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 [PEAK] indicator light will turn on. When this happens the sound will be recorded in a distorted manner since the recording level is too high. • [ ] will go out on the display.
Recording Pause While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC s button. 2 • [ ] 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. About Recording • 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.
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 2 Recording settings About Recording Recording level* (☞ P.23) Microphone sensitivity (☞ P.27) Low Cut Filter (☞ P.27) [Rec Mode] (☞ P.41, P.43) [Rec Level] (☞ P.41, P.
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. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder. Set the Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly.
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. 2 Note About Recording • 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.
Recording the REC s button and prepare to 2 Press record. 4 Press the REC s button again. [Level Fixed?] will flash on the display. • • the 9 or 0 button to adjust 3 Press the voice sync level. Appears the voice sync level in 23 steps ([01] to [38]) on the display. a Recording enters standby. [Standby] flashes on the display and the recording indicator light flashes. If input meets or exceeds the voice sync level, recording starts automatically. At this time, the recording indicator light glows.
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. 2 Recording with External Microphone: About Recording Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder.
Recording Recording the Sound of Other Devices with This Recorder: Recording the Sound of This Recorder with Other Devices: 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.
About Playback Playback a b 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. STOP 4 button Use the VOLUME dial to adjust to a 4 comfortable listening volume. About Playback The volume can be adjusted within a range from [0] to [10].
Playback Settings relating to playback 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. This allows you to repeatedly playback part of a file during playback. [Play Mode] (☞ P.
Playback 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 playback 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.
Playback 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. To EAR jack Setting an index mark or a temp mark Notes • When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback, the recorder will stop at the position of the index mark and temp mark. The index mark and temp mark will be skipped when you perform the operation in stop mode (☞ P. 35).
Playback Clearing an index mark or a temp mark: the index or temp mark you 1 Locate want to clear. the 9 or 0 button to select 2 Press the index or temp mark to erase. 3 About Playback the index or temp number ap3 While pears for approximately 2 seconds on • Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another file, switch to the list screen, or connect the recorder to a computer, they will be automatically erased. • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file.
Playback Press the A-B REPEAT button at the 4 point you want to start segment repeat playback. [ ] will flash on the display • 5 Press the A-B REPEAT button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback. Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback. 3 a Press the STOP 4 button Pressing the STOP 4 button will release segment repeat playback, and stop playback.
Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 5 Press the `/OK button. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button ERASE button • • 3 About Playback 1 Select the folder which contains the files you want to erase (☞ P.19 to P.21). the File list display, press the 2 or 2 In3 button to select the file you want to erase. The display changes to [File Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically.
Erasing Press the 2 3 Erase]. button to select [All Partially erase a file Only a PCM file recorded in the recorder can be partially erased. 2 button `/OK button 4• ERASE button Press the `/OK button. 1 Select the folder which contains the files you want to partial erase (☞ P.19 to P.21). the File list display, press the 2 or 2 In3 button to select the file you want to partial erase. • 3 About Playback The display changes to [All Erase!] and erasing will start.
Erasing the ERASE button again. 5 Press • [Partial Erase Start Position] and [Partial Erase End Position] on the display flash alternately. When the lights are flashing, playback continues and you can rewind or fast-forward as usual and fast-forward to the end of erase. If the file reaches the end during the flashing of the lights, that will be the position where erase ends. 3 About Playback the position you want to end partial 6 At erase, press the ERASE button again.
Menu Setting Menu Setting Method Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows. the `/OK or 9 button to move 3 Press the cursor to the item to set. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button MENU button to move to While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. 4 Menu Setting 1 the 2 or 3 button 4 Press the item you want to set. The menu will appear on the display 5 Press the `/OK or 9 button.
Menu Setting Method the 2 or 3 button to change the 6 Press setting. the `/OK button to complete the 7 Press setting. 4 Menu Setting • • You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. Pressing the 0 button without pressing the `/OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen. Press the MENU button to close the 8 menu screen.
Menu Setting Method 4 Rec Menu Rec Mode Zoom Mic You can configure whether to adjust the recording level automatically or to adjust it manually. 1. Select the Recording level setting. Setting: [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. When [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can configure the limiter function. [Auto]: Recording is performed by automatically adjusting the recording level. This is useful for when you will be recording right away. 2.
Menu Setting Method 4 Rec Menu (Continued) Rec Monitor Select whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack. Setting: [On]: Enables the recording monitor function. Sound will be output from the EAR jack. [Off]: Disables this function. Sound will not be output from the EAR jack. • • 4 Plug-inPower Menu Setting External microphones which are supported by plug in power can also be used. Whether or not to supply power to external microphones can be configured.
Menu Setting Method 4 Play Menu Play Mode There are six play modes. You can select whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored in the recorder. Setting: [File]: Stop after playing back the current file. [File Repeat]: Play the current file repeatedly. [Folder]: Play files continuously in the current folder until the last file and stop. [Folder Repeat]: Play all files in the current folder continuously. [All]: Play all files in the selected memory continuously and stop.
Menu Setting Method 4 LCD/Sound Menu 4 Backlight The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. Setting: [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [30 seconds] [60 seconds] [Always on]: Set the length of time that the backlight will remain lit. [Off]: Disables this function. The backlight will not light up. Contrast Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. Setting: You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12].
Menu Setting Method 4 Others Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder (☞ P.38). Setting: [On]: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. [Off]: Disables this function. Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased. • Select the files to be locked in advance before operating the menu.
Menu Setting Method 4 Others (Continued) Fn Setting When functions are registered in the Fn button, each time the Fn button is pressed, you can set or change the menu of registered function. Setting: [Off]: No functions will be allocated to the button. [Index] (☞ P.35) [Rec Mode] (☞ P.43) [Rec Level]: (☞ P.43) [Zoom Mic] (☞ P.43) [Play Mode] (☞ P.45) [Reverb] (☞ P.45) [EUPHONY] (☞ P.45) [MemorySelect] (☞ P.46) [Property] (☞ P.49) [Light] (☞ P.
Menu Setting Method 4 Others (Continued) Menu Reset This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). Setting: [Start]: Returns the settings to their initial values. [Cancel]: Takes you back to the [Others]. • After resetting the settings, the time settings and file numbers will be preserved from before the reset and will not return to their initial settings.
Menu Setting Method hSetting menu during recording Tab Function Setting hSetting menu during playback Tab Zoom Mic 4 Menu Setting 50 Play Menu Rec Monitor Plug-inPower Rec Menu LED Reverb EUPHONY To menu item options To menu item options Backlight Backlight LCD/ Sound Menu Setting Play Mode Rec Level Rec Menu Function LCD/ Sound Menu Play Menu LED
Menu Setting Method Formatting the Recorder [Format] If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button the `/OK or 9 button to move 3 Press the cursor to the item to set. [Memory Menu] will appear on the display Press the 2 or 3 button to select 4 [Format].
Menu Setting Method 7 Press the `/OK button. [Cancel] will appear on the display 8 Press the 2 button to select [Start]. 4 9 Press the `/OK button. Menu Setting • After the [Data will be cleared] message is on for two seconds, [Cancel] will turn on. the 2 button again to select 10Press [Start]. 11 Press the `/OK button. • • Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display. [Format Done] appears when formatting ends.
Menu Setting Method • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from [0001]. • When returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings, use [Menu Reset] (☞ P.41, P.49). • Formatting on the recorder will be Quick Format. If you format the SD card, information of file management is refreshed and the data inside the SD card is not deleted completely.
Menu Setting Method Rearranging files [Replace] You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order. the `/OK or 9 button to move 4 Press the cursor to the item to set. [Others] will appear on the display. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button MENU button 4 the folder for which you would 1 Select like to rearrange the song order (☞ P.17 to P.21).
Menu Setting Method the `/OK or 9 button. 8 •Press The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved. Note • 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.18). Press the 2 or 3 button to select the 9 location to move it to.
Menu Setting Method] Moving Files [File Move] Files saved in the built-in memory or the SD card can be moved or copied within the memory. Files can also be moved or copied between memory. Press the 2 or 3 button to select 4 [Others] tab. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button MENU button 4 the folder where the file you 1 Select want to move or copy is saved.
Menu Setting Method 7 Press the `/OK or 9 button. [File Move] will appear on the display the 2 or 3 button to choose the 8 Press position to move or copy the file to. 9 Press the `/OK or 9 button. A Move or Copy folder selection screen is displayed. file to. the `/OK button to complete the 11 Press setting. 4 • [Moving!] or [Copying!] will appear on the display and moving or copying will start. During the process, the progress status will be shown in percentage.
Menu Setting Method Notes 4 Menu Setting 58 • The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient. • The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of file exceeds 199. • Do not remove the batteries during moving or copying. This may damage the datas. • A file cannot be moved or copied to the same folder. • If there is a file with the same name in the move/copy destination folder, [Cannot move. Same name file exists] or [Cannot copy. Same name file exists] is displayed.
Menu Setting Method Splitting Files [File Divide] PCM files recorded in this recorder can be split. Files with large capacities and long recording times can be split so that they are easier to manage and edit. 2 3 button 9 0 button `/OK button MENU button the PCM file you want to split, 1 Select play or fast-forward the file and stop Press the 2 or 3 button to select 3 [Others] tab. • You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.
Menu Setting Method 6 Press the `/OK or 9 button. [File Divide] will appear on the display. the 2 or 3 button to select [File 7 Press Divide]. 4 Menu Setting 8 Press the `/OK or 9 button. • [Dividing!] will be displayed and file splitting will start. Splitting is completed when [File divide completed] is displayed. the MENU button to close the 9 Press menu screen. 60 Notes • The file split cannot be done when the file list is displayed.
Using the Recorder on Your PC By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer, play them back, and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes (☞ P.65, P.72). • In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out (☞ P.64, P.76).
Operating Environment Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC 62 By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright holder’s permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/re-publicized on the Internet, or converted into WMA or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial business or sale. A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection.
Connecting to Your PC [Connect (Storage)] is appeared on recorder if the USB cable is connected Macintosh the drive icon for this recorder that 1 Move is appear on the desktop to the garbage bin by Drag & Drop it. Note • Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connection cable. If any other company’s cable is used, it cause problems. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other company’s product.
Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC The 5 voice folders of this recorder are appeared as [ DSS_ FLDA], [ DSS_ FLDB], [ DSS_ FLDC ], [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE], and the recorded voice files are saved in these folders. Windows 1 4 Drive name and folder name when a personal computer is connected: Built-in flash memory Drive name LS_11 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.62). 2 the [LS_11] folder. 3 Open • When you open [My Computer], it will Open the Explorer window.
Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs or language study CDs can be imported to your PC (☞P.66) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder to play (☞P.67).The files recorded on the recorder can be transferred to your PC and can be copied to CD (☞P.70). It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files.
Using Windows Media Player Copying Music from CD CD into the CD-ROM drive, and 1 Insert start Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player 11 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Rip] 2 menu. • • After clicking [Rip] menu, click [View Album Info] for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary. If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched. 3 Put a check mark on the music file that 3 you want to copy. 5 [Start Rip].
Using Windows Media Player Transferring Music File to the Recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying Music from CD” (☞ P.66). Windows Media Player 11 the recorder to a PC, and 1 Connect start Windows Media Player. the Features taskbar, click 2 From [Sync]. 2, 3 [Sync] menu again to select [DVR] 3 Click { [Advanced Options] { [Set Up Sync], and set as follows.
Using Windows Media Player Select the desired category from 4 [Library] on the left, and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [Sync List] on the right. 5• 4 Click [Start Sync]. The file is transferred to the recorder. 5 Windows Media Player 10 5 the recorder to a PC, and 1 Connect start Windows Media Player. Using the Recorder on Your PC the Features taskbar, click 2 From [Sync].
Using Windows Media Player Click [ ] on the upper right corner, 5 and set the synchronization options. • • Click on the [Create folder hierarchy on device] to check. * 1 *2 The folder with artist name or album name is automatically created. This will make you find the file you want to listen to more easily. *1 If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is checked by default, click to uncheck the box once, and click it again to check. *2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.
Using Windows Media Player Copying Voice File to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC” (☞ P.64). Windows Media Player 11 1 2 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC 70 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2, 4 From the Features taskbar, click the [Burn] menu.
Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 10 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into 1 the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click 2 [Burn] menu. 5 • Click [Burn] as needed after clicking [Edit Playlist] menu. • You can change the order of tracks by Drag & Drop files. a check mark on the voice 3 Put files that you want to copy.
Using iTunes By using iTunes, music files from music CDs or language study CDs can be imported to your PC (☞P.73) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder to play (☞P.74).The files recorded on the recorder can be transferred to your PC and can be copied to CD (☞P.75).
Using iTunes Copying Music from CD Insert the CD into the CD-ROM 1 drive, and start iTunes. 1 3 2 Click [iTunes] { [Preferences]. 3 Click [Advanced] tag. [Importing] to set the file 4 Click format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC, and click 4 4 [OK]. [Import Using]: Set the file format for copying music file from a CD. Please select [MP3] or [WAV]. [Setting]: Set the bit rate for copying music file from a CD. You can select a bit rate between [128], [160] and [192].
Using iTunes Transferring Music File to the Recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying Music from CD” (☞ P.73). the recorder to a PC, and 1 Connect start iTunes. Select the play list to be transferred 2 tomarks the recorder, and put the check on the music files that you 2 want to transfer. • The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed.
Using iTunes Copying Voice File to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC” (☞ P.64). Insert the CD-R/RW into the CD1 R/RW drive, and start iTunes. the desired playlist, and 2 Select put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD-R/RW. 3 Click [Burn Disc].
Using as External Memory of the PC In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out. With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory. Windows the recorder to your PC 1 Connecting (☞ P.62). 2 Open the Explorer window. the [LS_11] folder.
Other Information Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation Action Replace with new batteries (☞ P.11). Erase-locked. Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file (☞ P.41, P.47). Not an audio-recording folder. Recording has been attempted with a [Music] folder. Select a folder from [A] through to [E] and try recording again (☞ P.19 to P.21, P.23). Folder full. The folder is full of files (maximum of 200 files). Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.38). Error in the memory.
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly. Nothing appears on the Battery power is getting low. display Won’t start Unable to record Turn the power on (☞ P.13). Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.11). The power is off. Turn the power on (☞ P.13). The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.13). Low remaining memory. Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.38).
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Voice files are not recorded The connected external microphone is in stereo monaural. When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be recorded by the L-channel. Cannot find the recorded Wrong recording media or folder. Voice File Switch to the correct recording media or folder (☞ P.19 to P.20, P.23, P.41, P.46). The recorder was shaken during recording.
Technical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.
Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus IC recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company’s website. Sales of accessories are different according to the country. Stereo microphone: ME51S The ME51S stereo microphone comes in a set with an extension cord and a clip.The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording.
Specifications General points 6 Other Information 82 4 Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer3) WMA (Windows Media Audio) 4 Input level: MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch is set to [HIGH]: - 59 dBv MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch is set to [LOW]: - 39 dBv LINE IN jack input: - 6 dBv 4 Maximum headphone output: 6.7 mW + 6.
Specifications Guide to recording times 4 Linear PCM format: SD card Recording mode Built-in flash memory (8 GB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 96 kHz 24 bit 3 h. 50 min. 10 min. 25 min. 55 min. 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 1 h. 50 min. 3 h. 45 min. 7 h. 30 min. 15 h. 25 min. 96 kHz 16 bit 5 h. 50 min. 20 min. 40 min. 88.2 kHz 24 bit 4 h. 10 min. 15 min. 30 min. 1 h. 20 min. 2 h. 50 min. 5 h. 45 min. 11 h. 30 min. 23 h. 10 min. 1 h. 2 h. 4 h. 10 min. 8 h. 15 min. 16 h. 45 min. 88.2 kHz 16 bit 6 h.
Specifications Notes • The above values are strictly rough guides. • Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory depending on the card. • Caution is required, since the differences in the available recording time will increase when the bit count and bit rate are low. • Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications).
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : LS-11 Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address : 3 500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Telephone Number :1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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