User manual OLYMPUS LS-3

[. . . ] LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS-3 Linear PCM Recorder DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS 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. EN Register your product on www. olympus. eu/register-product and get additional benefits from Olympus! 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. [. . . ] 2 Sets the VCVA function. When [On/Off] is selected: [On]: Enables the VCVA function. When [Standby] is selected: [On]: With this setting, the recording monitor (earphone output) is disabled during VCVA standby ( P. 33), which allows you to confirm VCVA activation status by the earphone output. [Off]: The audio signal is always output from the earphone jack. a b · · · · Adjust the start/stop actuation level: 1 Press the REC (s) button to start recording. · When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and [Standby] flashes on the display. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. · a Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) When using the [VCVA] function, the following functions are not available. Rec] ( P. 54) · [Pre-Recording] ( P. 56) When [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off], the [Standby] function is disabled ( P. 55). If the start/stop actuation level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous one. If the surrounding noise is loud, the start/ stop actuation sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation. To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended. 4 Menu setting method EN 53 Menu setting method V-Sync. Rec Voice sync recording starts when a voice louder than the voice sync level (detection level) is detected. When voice sync recording is on and the input level falls below the voice sync level (detection level) for a period of at least the specified detection time, the recorder will return to the standby mode. a a Voice sync level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) 3 Press the REC (s) button again. · The recorder will go into standby. [Standby] will flash on the display and the recording indicator light will flash. · When the input is at or above the voice sync level, recording will start automatically. 1 Select [On] or [Off]. [On]: Enables the Voice sync recording function. · If you select [On], proceed to the operation of Step 2. 4 Menu setting method EN 2 Sets the detection time. [1 second] [2 seconds] [3 seconds] [4 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds]: · If the input (recording level) is equal to or below the specified level for longer than the specified detection time, the recorder will return to the standby mode. 4 Voice sync recording stops automatically. · If sound at a volume below the voice sync level continues for the specified time, voice sync recording will end automatically, and the recorder will return to the standby mode of Step 3. Every time the recorder enters standby mode, the file will be closed and recording will continue in a different file. · To stop the recorder during voice sync recording, press the STOP (4) button. · [VCVA] ( P. 53) · [Pre-Recording] ( P. 56) Timer Rec See "Timer recording [Timer Rec]" ( P. 67). Adjust the voice sync level: 1 Press the REC (s) button to start recording. · To use voice sync recording, set [V-Sync. Rec] to [On] and specify a detection time. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the voice sync level. · The voice sync level can be set to any of 23 different values. · The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder will be to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. 54 Menu setting method Rec Scene You can save recording settings of your preference that will suit different recording scenes or situations. When [Scene Select] is selected: 4 Select a recording scene. 1 Select [Scene Select] or [Scene Save]. [Scene Select]: You can select a recording setting from among the previously saved settings. [Scene Save]: You can save up to 3 sets of menu settings relating to a current recording. · If you select [Scene Select], proceed to the operation of Step 4. · When a recording scene is selected, recording-related menu settings cannot be changed. To check the settings: On the [Scene Select] display, select a recording scene using the + and ­ buttons, and press the 9 button. [. . . ] Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3. 5) or monaural mini plug (ø2. 5) are also enclosed. 6 Accessories (optional) EN s Compact zoom microphone (unidirectional): ME32 The microphone is integrated with a tripod, making it suitable for when you wish to record from a distance, such as from your table at a meeting or conference. s Exclusive remote control set: RS30W When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. The receiving position can be adjusted, thereby allowing you to operate the recorder from various different angles. s Highly sensitive noisecancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip. 96 Specifications General points 4 Maximum working output: 400 mW (8 speaker) 4 Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) WMA (Windows Media Audio) 4 Maximum headphone output: 4 Recording medium: 4 Speaker: Built-in ø 20 mm round dynamic speaker â 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2) Built-in NAND FLASH memory: 4 GB microSD card: 512 MB to 32 GB 4 Input level: -- 70 dBv 4 Sampling frequency: Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 88. 2 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 44. 1 kHz 16 bit 44. 1 kHz mono 96 kHz 88. 2 kHz 48 kHz 44. 1 kHz 44. 1 kHz 4 MIC jack: ø 3. 5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2. 2 k 4 EAR jack: ø 3. 5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: USB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V MP3 format 320 kbps 256 kbps 128 kbps mono 44. 1 kHz 44. 1 kHz 44. 1 kHz 44. 1 kHz 4 External dimensions: 112 mm × 39. 8 mm × 15. 9 mm (without protrusions) 6 Specifications WMA format 128 kbps 64 kbps 32 kbps mono 44. 1 kHz 44. 1 kHz 22 kHz 8 kHz 4 Weight: 90 g (including batteries) 4 Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107. 6°F EN 97 Specifications Frequency response 4 During recording mode (Microphone jack): Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 88. 2 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 44. 1 kHz 16 bit 44. 1 kHz mono 40 Hz to 44 kHz 40 Hz to 42 kHz 40 Hz to 23 kHz 40 Hz to 21 kHz 40 Hz to 21 kHz MP3 format 320 kbps 256 kbps 128 kbps mono 40 Hz to 20 kHz 40 Hz to 20 kHz 40 Hz to 17 kHz 40 Hz to 13 kHz WMA format 6 Specifications EN 128 kbps 64 kbps 32 kbps mono 40 Hz to 19 kHz 40 Hz to 16 kHz 40 Hz to 9 kHz 40 Hz to 3 kHz 4 During recording mode (Built-in microphone): 20 Hz to 20 kHz ([Central Mic ON]) 70 Hz to 20 kHz ([Central Mic OFF]) (However, when recording in the MP3 format or the WMA format, the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode) 4 During playback mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 98 Specifications Guide to battery life The following values are strictly references. 4 Alkaline batteries: Recording mode Linear PCM format MP3 format WMA format mono 44h. 44. 1 kHz 16 bit 320 kbps 128 kbps Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) 30h. 47h. 4 Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: Recording mode Linear PCM format MP3 format WMA format mono 31h. 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