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USER MANUAL LS-10 OLYMPUS

LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about üsing 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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Table of Contents Table of Contents. Safe and Proper Usage. 1 Gettingst Main Features Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) Inserting Batteries. Using the AC Adapter 10 Power Supply . HOLD Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] Changing the Time and Date. 13 Inserting and Ejecting a Card . Inserting a Card Ejecting a Card Notes on the Folders . About the Folders for Voice Recordings 16 About the Folder for Music Playback 17 Selecting the Folders and File: 2 AboutRecording Before Recording. 19 Turn the Microphone Toward the Original Sound Source. 19 Recording Listening While Audio is Recorded 24 Set the Low Cut Filter 24 Microphone Sensitivity 24 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 2: 3 AboutPlayback Playingback . 27 Playback Through Earphone 30 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ……30 Erasing 32 Erasing One File at a Time 32 Erase All Files from a Folder 32 Menu Setting Method Formatting the Recorder [Format] Rearranging Files [Replace] 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC Operating Environment Connecting to Your PC. Disconnecting from Your PC Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC. Using Windows Media Player. Window Names. Copying Music from CD. Transferring Music File to the Recorder 52 Copying Voice File to the CD 55 Using iTunes. 57 Window Names. 57 Copying Music from CD. 58 Transferring Music File to the Recorder 59 Copying Voice File to the CD Using as External Memory of the PC 6 Other Information Alarm Message Lis! Troubleshooting. Technical Assistance and Support Accessories (optional) Specifications

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 important 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 closed automobile under sunlight or on the beach 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 hout turning the recorder itself. <Warning regarding data loss> Recorded content in memory may be de- stroyed 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.

AC Adapter ANWarning Batteries should never be ex- posed to flame, heated, short- circuited or disassembled. Do not attempt to recharge 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: @ remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and: @ call your dealer or local Olympus represen- tative for service. A\Warning Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way. Keep foreign objects including water, metal, or flammable sub- stances 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 (includ- ing 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 flamma- ble substances or other foreign objects get inside i you notice anything unusual when using the AC adapter such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odour: @ do not touch any of the exposed parts; @ immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and: @ call your dealer or local Olympus represen- tative for servicing. Continued use ofthe AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or injury.

POUEIS GUNED | + 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. Utiizes 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 (1x P.34, P.36). Supports 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 extended recording times (ir P.34, P.36). In addition, when connected to an external device, the recorder can encode incoming analog audio signals without a PC (sr P.26). Supports high capacity recording media. Starting 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 (1x 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. {ex P34, P.36). Allows for system upgrades through enhanced options and equipment. Further enhances the pleasure of recording (ex 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) (ex P27, P.28, P.50, P.57) Supports 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 lo carry data (ex P.49, 61)

DREMOTE jack Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional). This enables operation of the main units record and stop functions through the remote control. @ Built-in stereo microphone (R) @ Built-in stereo microphone (L) @LINE IN jack @MIC jack @REC LEVEL dial @REC € button Recording indicator light (LED) @MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch @LOW CUT ON/OFF switch (Auto Gain Control) €) Strap hole “Display (LCD panel) €PEAK indicator light (LED) STOP M button A button pp button POUEIS GUNED 4 Y button LIST button 48 MENU button 4 A-B REPEAT button @ Fn button & ERASE button 44 button &»10K button 4 Card cover @EAR jack & VOLUME dial USB terminal & POWER/HOLD switch @ Power jack 6 Battery cover Gi Battery cover release button @ Tripod socket & Built-in stereo speaker (R) &à Built-in stereo speaker (L)

PoUEIS BuNO9 | Display (LCD Panel) Folder List Display © 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 @Folder name © Guide indicator o-RE | LS100001.MAV LS100002.44V LS100008.440

©Folder/ File indicator Folder name/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder @File name © Guide indicator of EE QE FE | Q [0-66,68: Lo

Lane] ©OFolder/ File indicator Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder @Battery indicator Recording media indicator II] Built-in flash memory [A] SD card Erase lock indicator @Record/ Playback status indicator OLevel meter @Playback Mode indicator @ Recording mode indicator @ During recording mode: Remaining recording time During playback or stop mode: File length © During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playingback time OIEUPHONY] indicator [Reverb] indicator ILowCutFilter] indicator @ILimiter] indicator [Zoom Mic] indicator

Press the battery cover release button, and then slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing down on it. Insert two AA batteries with the cor- rect © and © polarities. Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction (), then sliding to the direction ®. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on.

+ lfthe [hour]indicator flashes in the display, see “Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]" (er P12) Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. LORS a 0 LE a LE #74 When [E-E]] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the battery is 100 weak, [71] 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) (x P65). PoUEIS BuNO9 |

+ 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 (vr 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. Itis crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in the battery icon. Ifittakes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at shortintervals, you may have to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh battery (sx P12). 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 level even if [{s=s]] is displayed in the battery 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 con- nector (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. Check the Olympus website regarding AC adapters which can be used with this recorder. To the poner jack x

ANWaming + Always turn the recorder’s power off before connection or nection. When the AC adapter is no connect the power supply plug from the power outlet. Use only the correct power sup- ply voltage as indicated on the adapter. Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder to the USB port.

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 C2: ra #i)| 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 turmed 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 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. — samod 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 10 HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position. + After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode.

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the (A) position.

+_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 (record- ing), 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 itis in HOLD mode. Setting Time and Date [Time & Datel 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. OOOC-pusraes Press the 1 or #4 button to select the item to set. Select the item from hour], [minute], [year] [month] and [day] with a flashing point Press the A or Y button to set. + Followthe same steps by pressing the DD or H&& button to select the next item, and press the A or Y button to set.

+ 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 ——+ 22:38 {initial setting) + You can select the order of the [year], Imonth], [day] by pressingthe LIST button while setting them. Example: January 7, 2008 1m 70 2008Y (Initial setting) To 1u 2008 2008v 1 7 Press the >/OK button to complete the setup screen. Tine & Date ET TE) 10:38 PR + _ The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the >/OK button according to the time signal. Changing the Time and Date While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the STOP M button to display the Time and Date, Remaining Memory and File Format. Ifthe Time and Date is not correct, set using the procedure below. A Y button 1 64 button >10K button MENU button While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. + The menu will appear on the display. You can also change to [Others] screen by using the settings tab (sr P.34) Press the À or Y button to select [Time & Date]. [Time 8& Date] will appear on the display Lock > Replace AukoPovergf fr oif [Line à Date En Settine + Menu Reset» +_If you press the »/OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set Lo that point Press the /OK or 1 button. +_ [hour] will flash on the display, indicat- 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]” (ex P.12). Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. POUEIS GUNED |

This recorder can be used with commercially available SD Cards as well as the built-in flash memory. A Y button >10K button While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the + 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 + lfthe card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card Close the card cover securely. When you are recording to a card, press the A or Y button and select [Yes]. When you insert the card, the recording media changeover display will appear

Press the >/OK button to complete the setup screen. SD Card Selected

+_Itis possible to switchthe recording media over to the built-in flash memory (4x P.34, P.39) In some cases cards which have been format- ted (initialized) by another device, such as a computer, cannot be recognized. Be sure to format them with this recorder before using (sx 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 opera- tion 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 Ejecting a Card A Y button >10K button While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover. Push the card inward to unlock it, and let it eject partially. + _ The card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely. When MemorySelect]is set 10 (SD Card), [Buitin Er] Memory Selected] wi appear Built-in Henory Selected Close the card cover securely. Ce BE +_Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out ofthe slot Aboutthe SD Card When the SD Card is write protected, there will be a display reading [SD Card Locked] Before inserting the card, turn off the write pro- tection function. Check the Olympus website regarding SD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder (sx P.65). Ifthe write protection switch is facing the [LOCK] direction, =] recording and other functions cannot be carried out Cices D +_ The recorder may notrecognize 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 à SD card when you repeat writing and delete. In this case, format the SD card {ex P.43) PoUEIS BuNO9 |

PalelS GUN The built-in flash memory or the SD Card can be used for the recording media. Regardiess ofthe 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. {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. A 7] EN Foider A 00 | 002 Folder B Folder ist isply for A Folder C when the [SD Card] 001 older € M Rtebren à cards mecia 2 || Anerecorng med nu Folder D Folder E Folder fl Vinen masi fles have been iansfered to the [Music] folder om a computer, the recorder can be used 28 a musi player (er P27, P.60, P.57) File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. LS10 0001 .WAV user: The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. @ File number: Ô Ô A file number is consecutively assigned regardiess of the changes in the recording media. ®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

Ahout 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 ihe [Music] folder, including [Music] Music Folder First layer Second layer Save up to 200 fes Artist O1 Album 01

Getting Ready Affix the windscreen: the microphone. The noise may occur even if a windscreen is at- tached when forcing wind blows against a microphone Start recording after attach the windscreen (included within) to Select the media for recording: The built-in flash memory as well as an SD Card can be used (er 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 (1x P.34, P.36) 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. Ifitis 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 Original sound source ‘Turn the microphone in the direction ofthe source to be recorded. About the built-in stereo microphone: ‘The direction of capturing sound by the microphone can be changed with lhe MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch (x P.24)

Key map Aceurate adjustments of the microphone's angle and the like can be made when the device is alfixed to a commercially available tripod used for cameras. GuIp10994 moqt ps]

Before starting recording, select a folder between to 4. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish he kind of recording: for ex-

ple, Folder ÊX might be used to store private information, while Folder ÊI might be dedicated to holding business information. REC € button STOP button >10K button

Select the recording folder (:* P16 to

How to change folders: ® 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. @ Pressing button A or Wat 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. Press the REC € button and prepare to record. + Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded @) Remaining recording time ®) Level meter (change according to the recording level and recording function settings) @ Recording mode G CRE cn O-00:00: un} + The recording indicator light will flash and ] will appear on the display. ec Mode] cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording. Configure this while the recorder is stopped {ex P.34, P.36). + The various functions related to recording can be configured to suit the recording conditions (x 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. Adjust the recording level by using the REC LEVEL dial. This can be adjusted in a range from [0] Lo [10]. The larger the number on the dial is the higher the recording level will be, and ihe indicator position of the level meter will grow larger as well + This recorder is designed to be able to record cleanly and evenly, even in record- ing conditions such as when the volume ofthe source sound changes significantly. However, even higher sound quality record- ings 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 lightis 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. + Whenthe [Rec Level]is setto [Auto] he re- cording level will be adjusted automatically. Set the [Rec Level] to [Manual] when using the recording level adjustment function and the limiter function (ex P.34, P.36)

Actually producing the sound you Press the STOP M button to stop would like to record: recording. + When a loud sound is produced the level k meter will swing all the way over to the right [am] will go out on the display while recording and the red [PEAK] indica- © File length tor lamp will turn on. When this happens the sound will be recorded in a distorted manner since the recording level is too high œu Es T—0,00:00:

L : dar: de à 1m BGnDs CD O00:00: | When the level meter L 1 en LL. is maxed out (the GuIp10994 moqt ps] recorded sounds will be distorted) Æ EE + When an SD Card is inserted in the recorder, + When a loud noise is produced, adjust be sure to confirm the recording media as either the recording level so that the level meter the [Built-in Memory] or the [SD Card] so that remains in the vicinity of [-6] there is no mistake (ex 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 Es Example of conditions œ uw Fees | Where the recording level has been lowered D OO! ie excese Input Card Locked] will appear. The playback opera- has been adjusted tion 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 f through 7 fä and press the REC € button, an [lllegal Press the REC € button again will Folder] message will flash. Select a folder from begin recording. fx through (A and start recording again. When remaining recording time is less than + [&D) will appear on the display. 60 seconds, the [PEAK] indicator light starts @ Elapsed recording time flashing in amber. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light G flashes faster. Jen Eu Eng +_ {Folder Full] will appear when the folder capac- Tes :0:01:56: ity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (ex P.32) [Memory Full] will appear when the memory is full. Change the recordable media or delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (ex P.32, P.34, P.39). When the recording button of the exclusive remote control RS30W (optional) is pressed once, recording will start immediately. 21

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 While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC @ button.

+_ {OM will appear on the display. +_ The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in "Rec Pause”. Press the REC € button again. + Recording will resume at the point of interruption: To quickiy check on the recorded contents While the recorder is during recort mode, press the /OK button. + [em will appear on the display. + Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back

Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is set up so thatit 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 Dutscor environment | Conferences Recording Band Conterences Periormance | Soundeike | -winiarge BeiDOD indoor musical | porormance | Ré Vasthal, | idbids | crovdon | viraien pret ic singng, | vastmeeung | POP rairond | "venues REEE | snen ine (Rec Love is set 0 [Manual you can ajust he recording level. Ada Wal Loking aline level meta (er P20) Microphone sensliviy ILow HIGH] {eP24) Low Cutter

[Rec Model ï ui lu iginal sou (RE MORT | re recording level can be austd to sut te voue fie arginal sound (Rae Level You can configure vhether o adjust 1e recording level automatically or to agjut manual (A P.341P36) | 1vnen the [Rec Level] is set to [Manual] you can configure the limiter function [Zoom Mic] he directvity of the butin stereo microphone can be sat according Lo Ie source to be recorded (er P.24,PL36) {Rec Monitor] w ing montor sou TRE MMA ice unetrer or not to output he recording monitor sound from ie EAR jack [Plug-inPower] {x P.34, P.37) 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 hap- pens, the recording level adjustment function and limiter function will not work (+ P.20, P.34, P.36). GuIp10994 moqt

Listening While Audio is Recorded Setthe Low Cut Filter 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. + 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. Ces 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 à risk that audio feedback will oceur. It is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn IRec Monitor] to [Off] while recording (ex P.34, P.37) Minc [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off] no sound will come out of the earphones while you are recording (+ P.34, P.37). 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. Slide the LOW CUT ON/OFF switch and select [ON] or [OFF]. ON]: Enables the Low Cut Filter function. LOFF]: Disables this function. Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Slide the MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW s and select [HIGH] or [LOW].

[HIGH]: This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises. ILOW]: 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.

+ When you would like to clearly record a speakers voice, setthe recorder to [LOW] and hold its built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. Recording from External Micronhone 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. 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 Applicable External Microphones optional {x P.65) Stereo microphone: MES1S The MES1S Stereo microphone comes in a set with an extension cord and clip. 2 channel microphone (non-directional): ME30W These are highly sensitive non-directional micro- phones supported by plug-in power which are wel-suited lo recording musical performances. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): MES2W This microphone is used lo 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. Ces D 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 (sr 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 {er P.34, P.37) Do not connect the connecting cord to the LINE IN jack when recording from external microphone with this recorder. GUIPL0S04 noqY ps]

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 Device: 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. To audio output terminal of other devices To LINE IN To audio input terminal of other devices +_ 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 record- ing 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. + 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 (x P.34, P.38). +_ In case of recording on other devices without a line input, the input may be too large to con- trol when the audio is input to the microphone jack. In this case, use the connecting cord KA333 (optional) with attenuation resistance (x P.65)

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 Y button >10K button

AGAQ Select the folder which contains the files to be played back (r P.16 to P18). How to change folders: @ 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. @ Pressing button A or Y at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings and press the bB41 button In the File list display, press the À or Y button to select the file that you want to playback. +_ In the File display, press the 1 or 4 button to select a file. Press the >/OK button to start play- back. +. [AB vil appear on the display. @ Folder name/ File name/ File format/ Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder ® File length > Elapsed playingback time @ Level meter ce 0 9 mes en _-0:000 3: L 1

Set it to a comfortable listening vol- ume by using the VOLUME dial. ‘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 Press the STOP M or >/OK button at any point you want to stop the play- back. “(BB 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 9UTAEId INOQU |

Settings relating to playback Segment This allows you to repeat- repeat edly playback part of a file (= P.30) during playback [File] [File Repeat] [Folder] [Play Model, | (Folder Repeat] [AI] (RPS3437)L Tai Repeat] [Reverb] [Normal] [Studio] [Club] (P.34:88) À [Hall] Dome] JEUPHONY] | [Normal] [Natural] [Wide] (P.34188) [Power] This changes the order of the files in the selected IReplace] folder. IL is useful for playing Ce P.45) back files in a preferred or- der while in normal playback mode etc About musi 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. Files] Sampling format| frequency WAV 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, format | 96 kHz 16 bit or 24 bit MPEG1 Layer3: 32 kHz, 441 kHz, Bit rate MP3s| 48 kHz From 8 kbps format | MPEG2 Layer3: up to 320 kbps 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz WMA 19 KHZ. 22 kHz, From 16 kbps 32 kHz, 44.1 kH: format | 4 Del 2 |upto 256 kbps Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properiy. 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 DRMS, but not with DRM10 ILis possible to playback the WMA files which are created by the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.

While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the >>1 button.

+ (M2) vil! appear on the display. +_Ifyourelease the 1 button, itwill stop. Press the >/OK button to start playingback from where it was stopped. While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 1 button. When you release the m1 button the recorder will resume normal playback The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the 1 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file. While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the Hé button. + [EX will appear on the display. +_Ifyou release the 4 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 #4 button. When you release the #4 button the recorder will resume normal playback The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning ofthe file. Continue pressing the 4 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file: Locating the Beginning of the File While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode, press the 1 button. + The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 4 button. + The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 44 button. +_The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. 1f the recorder stop the midway ofthe file, return to the beginning of the file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 44 button twice. + The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. 9UTAEId INOQU |

9UTAEId INOQU | 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 avoidirritation 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 ofthe file being played A Y button Di H64 button >10K button AB REPEAT button Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly (s P.6 to P.18). In the File list display, press the À or Y button to select the file. + In the File display, press the 1 or 4 button to select a file Press the >/OK button to start play- back. Press the A-B REPEAT button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback. CF] wil flash on the. & nes | display 0-00:03. + Fast forwarding and rewinding (sx P.29) can be conducted when [A] 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 L'Ælis flashing, the point will become the end Position, and repeat playback will start Press the A-B REPEAT button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback. a 9 mes Æ Ole: + _ The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is cancelled.

Cancel the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback. @ Press the STOP H button Pressing the STOP Æ button will release seg- ment repeat playback, and stop playback. ® Press the >/OK button Pressing the >/OK button will release seg- ment repeat playback, and stop playback © Press the 1 button Pressing the BB1 button will release segment repeat playback, and cue to the beginning of the next file. @ Press the #4 button Pressing the 4 button will release segment repeat playback, and reverse to the beginning of the current file. Press the A-B REPEAT button Pressing the A-B REPEAT button will release segment repeat playback, and playback continues without repeating. MOqAEId NOQY |

Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. A Y button Di 44 button >10K button ERASE button Select the folder which contains the files you want to erase (1 P.16 to P18). In the File list display, press the À or Y button to select the file you want to erase. + _Inthe File display, press the 1 or H@4 button to select a file. While the recorder is during stop mode, press the ERASE button. [Cancel] will flash on the display

+ _ 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. All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. The locked files ( P.34, P.39) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased. A button >10K button ERASE button Select the folder that you want to erase (rx P.16 to P18). While the recorder is during stop mode, press the ERASE button twice. [Cancel] will flash on the display Can

0:00:00: 0:00:00: mn: + The display changes to [AII Erase!] and erasing will start. [Érase Done]is displayed when the files are erased.

+ An erased file cannot be restored. 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 (+x 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 opera- tion can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off when overwriting the contents on the card (+= P.15). The locked files and files set as read-only cannot be erased (x P.34, P.39). If an action is not selected within eight seconds onthe [Cancel], [Erase] or [AIl Erase] screens, the recorder will return to stop status. Never perform operations such as the following while processing, as they may damage the data. In addition, replace the batteries with two new ones in order lo ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing @ Turning off the power while processing @ Removing the batteries while processing. @ Remove the [SD Card] during processing when it is being used as the recording media Performing any of these operations may dam- age the data You cannot delete folders through the re- corder. MOqAEId NOQY

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 A Y button Di 64 button >10K button MENU button While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. (ec en] The menu will appear on he display + Menu items can be set during a recording or playback (x P.42) Press the À or Y button to move to the item to be set (rx P.36 to P.42). Bec Menu Pen Mie + Setup using a tab: © Press the #4 button for each item to move to a tab. Bec Weng REC Mode »PCM Rec Level + Zoom Mic» 2] Rec hanitor »0ff a Plue-inPoners Off 4 , @ Press the A or Y button to move to the tab that contains the item you want to set Pley Menu Play Hode » Feverb + EUPHONY >

® Press the >/OK or BI button to move to the item you want to set. Play Henu

A Press the À or button to change the setting (> P.36 to P.42). Play Mode Éile Repeat Folder Folder Repeat ail AIT Repest F Press the >/OK button to complete the setup screen. Play Hode File File Repeat set AIT Repeat + You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. Pressing the 4 button without pressing the /OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen. 6 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. + Whenin the menu screen during recording or playback, pressing the 4 or MENU button will allow you to return to the play- back screen without interrupting recording or playback

The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied When entering menu settings during recording or playback, the menu settings will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed

fumes nuoy | Rec Mode The recorder can record in the linear PCM format, High resolution recording at a high sampling rale and high bit rate equivalent or superior lo that of a music CD is possible. Moreover, it also supports he MP3 and WMA formats.

1. Select the recording format.

Settings IPCMI: This is an uncompressed audio format which is used for music CDs and the like. IMP3L MPEG is he international standard established by a working group te {International Organization for Standardization). IWMAÏ: This is an audio compression encoding method that was developed by the Microsoft Corporation in the US

2. Select the recording rate.

Setting: EJ9GNM/24bit Lo [44.1KHz AGDE 320kbps] 0 [128kbps] IWMAÏ: [160kbps] 1 [64kbps) + When the recording format is set to the MP3 or WMA formats, the sampling rate will be encoded and processed at 44.1 kHz. + When a high recording rate setting is used the file capacity will increase. Make sure hat {he amount of memory remaining is sufficient before recording (1x P.39) + _Ifthe directional microphone function is used, you cannot change the [PCM] etting in he [Rec Modo] oiher tan H44.4 KHZ/16 bi. You use in al modes in he [MP3] or [WMA] of the [Rec Mode]. Rec Level You can configure whether lo adjust the recording level automatically or to adjustit manual.

1. Select the Recording level setting.

Setting [Manual]: Recording is performed by manual adjustingthe recordinglevel. When the [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 wil be recording right awaÿ.

2. Select the Limiter setting.

Setting This recorder is equipped with a limiter function nat corrects the recording level down to an appropriate range in cases where a loud noise Is suddenly picked up. This prevents distortion caused by an excessive recording level. iter On]: Enables the limiter function, thus preventing distortion when recording. imiter Off]: Disables Ihis function, + Wen Ie IRec Levellis set Auto] ne recording level il be adusted automat cally. Set lhe [Rec Level] to [Manual] when using the recording level adjustment function and the limiter function. Zoom Mic ‘The directional microphone function utilizes DIMAGIC'S (DIMAGIC Co. Ltd.) DIMAGIC Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you Lo record by focusing on sound from any direction. From expansive stereo recording Lo high directivity recording, DVM represents the latest in directional control methods that ällow you to switch lo a single exclusive microphone. Settings sables this function. ide] Recording by an expanshve stereo sound [Standard]: Recording by the natural stereo sound which has no medium geting away arrow]: Recording by a directivity stereo sound. 00m]: Recording wilh monaural, however You can record high directivity sound. *_ fé ieclonal microphone function has been designed 50 Ia his capabiiy wi be eliied only with the buit-in stereo microphone. Please nole that the recorderwill become unable to record normally when using olher 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 Menu (Continued) 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. + When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is a risk that audio feedback will oceur. IL Is recommended that you use earphones for he recording monitor. or turn [Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording (++ P.24). When [Rec Monitor] is set lo [Off] no sound wil come out of ine éarphones while you are recording («x P.24). External microphones which are supparted by plug in power can also be used. Whether or not to supply power to external microphones can be configured Setting: IOn]: When the plug-in power function is activated, power will be supplied to the connected external microphone. Select this when external microphones supported by plug-in power are connected («x P.25). [Off]: Disables this function. Select this when external microphones not supported by plug-in power are connected ‘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. Phantom power cannot be supplied, even when {he plug in power function is set lo [On] 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 fie. [File Repeat]: Play the current lle repeatedly. [Folder]: Play files continuously in the current folder until the last file and stop. [Folder Repeat]: Play al fils in the current folder continuousiy. [AI]: Play al files in the selected memory continuously and stop. TAI Repeat]: Play al files in the selected memory continuously and repeated. + In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for wo seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file. In [Folder] mode, when the recorder comes Lo the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at he start of he first file in the folder. In [AIN mode, after playingthe last fl in the folder, the recorder wil start playing from the first fl in the next folder. When it comes Lo the end of he last ile in the recorder, [End] flashes for io seconds on the display and the recorder stops at he start of he fist file in the recorder. fumes nuoy |

Play Menu [Continued} Reverb You can enjoy the reverberant sound of various space sizes such as from the recording studio to the dome. Setting: INormal]: Disables the reverb function. Select this when playing back original sounds as they are. Studio] [Club] [Hall] [Dome]: Select the preferred acoustical environment. When laying back WAV format fles using these playback results. the sampling rate and bit rate will be converted downward from 96 kHz Lo 48 KHz and 24 bit to 16 bit, respectively. This function is only available during playback. This recorder cannot perform recording by using 1e playback results. 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. This recorder is equipped with “EUPHONY MOBILE”, the latest in surround sound _4| EUPHONY systems which combines bandwidih correction, expansion technology, and virtual acoustical source processing technology. In addition to its natural, expansive feel, Ihe recorder is equipped with the exceptional feature wherein listeners are less prone lo developing an compressed or closedrin fee, or Lo growing üred over extended listening On top of his, listeners are less prone lo developing an oppressed or closed-in feel, or 10 growing lired over extended listening. Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY] setting can be set lo four stages according lo preference. Setting: INormal]: Disables this function. Select this when playing back original sounds 8 they are. [Natural]: This mode achieves natural bandwidth correction and acoustical field expansion. [Wide]: This mode has an even more expansive feel IPower]: This mode focuses more on lower sound registers. When playing back WAV format files using these playback results, the sampling rate and bit rate will be converted downward from 96 kHz to 48 KHz and 24 bit Lo 16 bit, respectively. This function is only available during playback. This recorder cannot perform recording by using 1e playback results. 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. LCD/Sound Menu Backlight The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. Setting 15 seconds] [10 seconds] [30 seconds] [60 seconds] [Always on] Set the length of time that {he backlight will remain Ii. LOf]: Disables this function. The backlight will not light up. fumes nuoy Contrast Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. Seti

38 You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12].

M LCD/Sound Menu (Continued} You can set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on Setting: [On]: LED light will be set. [Off]: Disables this function. LED light will be cancelled. MemorySelect When an SD Card is inserted you can select o record to either the built-in flash memory orto the SD Card (sx P.14) Setting [Built-in Memory]: Built-in flash memory. [SD Card}: SD Card + 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 le contents on the card («x P.15). Memory Info. The recordable capacity remaining and overall capacity of the recording media can seen from the menu screen. + When no SD Card is inserted only information for the buil-in flash memory will seen + The domain area which uses the administrative files which the recorder uses is included in the remaining capacity for the recording media. For SD cards in particular, in addition Lo this administrative domain the administrative domain area for the SD card is added in as well. Owing Lo this, the remaining capacity will be displayed as less than the card's specified capacity, yet this is not abnormal. Lock 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 (sr P.32) 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 he menu: + When attempting to perform operations such as rewrting the contents of an SD Card in cases where the card has been write protected, [SD Card Locked] wil appear. The playback operation can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off when overwriting le contents on the card («x P.15). Sumes nuoy |

fumes nuoy | Forgetting to turn the power off can be prevented. If the recorder remains in stop AutoPowerOff mode for over 10 minutes (Initial setting) while the power is turned on, the power will be turned off. Setting: E mindies] [10 minutes] 180 minutes] (60 minutes}: Set ie length of time efore the power will be turned [Off]: Disables this function. + Ifany button is pressed, the elapsed time count before the power turns off will start over again. When functions are registered in the Fn button, each time the Fn button is pressed, you Fn Setting can set or change the menu of registered function: setting: 10f:NG functions wil be allocated to the button (Rec Mode] (er P26) IRec Level}: (er P36) {Z00m Mic] (= P.26) {Play Mode] (er P37) IReverb] (er P38) JEUPHONY] (er P 36) IMemorySelect (er P.29) IProperty] (x PA1) ILight] (+ P.38) To call up a registered function: When the Fn button is pressed, menu setting display of registered function appear: [Rec Mode] [PCM] [MP3] [WMA]: The recording rate can be configured for each file format. [Rec Level] {Manual [Auto]. You can configure whether Lo adjust the recording level automatically or lo adjust it manuallÿ. When the [Rec Level] is set lo [Manual] you can configure the limiter function. [Zoom Mic] [Off] [Wide] [Standard] [Narrow] [Zoom] [Play Mode] [File] [File Repeat] [Folder] [Folder Repeat] [AI] [AII Repeat] [Reverb] [Normal] [Studio] [Club] [Hall] [Dome] TEUPHONY] [Normal] [Natural] [Wide] [Power] [MemorySelect]: _ [Built-in Memory] [SD card] Property] File and folder information can be confirmed from the menu screen. Each time the Fn button is pressed, the setting of registered function is changed: ILight} [On] [Off]: Select backlight on or off by pressing the Fn button. *_ WMpen he regsterea functions [Rec Mode]. [MemorySelect].ot Property}. (hese will not function if he Fn button is pressed during recording or playback. While the recorder is during stop mode, press the Fn button,

This relurns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default Menu Reset Setting: {Start}: Returns the settings Lo their initial values. {Cancel}: Takes you back lo the [Others] + Afterresetting the settings, he time settings and file numbers wil be preserved from before the reset and wi not return Lo their initial settings. Menu settings after setting reset (initial settings). M Roc Menu M LCD/Sound Menu {Rec Mode] [Backlight] [10 seconds] Recording format | [PCM {Contrast] 106] Recordingrate [441KHz/6bit] [LED] {on [Rec Level] 1 Memory Menu Recording level [Manual] [MemorySelect] Memory] Limiter function [Limiter On] ou. (Zoom Mi of rs Rec Montior] (one [AutoPowerOff] [10 minutes] (Plug-inPower] [On] [Fn Setting] ff] 5 M Play Menu È [Play Mode] [File] g (Reverb] {Normal] Ê [EUPHONY] [Normal] ÈË System Info. You can check the recorders information onthe menu screen. [Model Name], [Version] and [Serial Number] appears on the display. Property File and folder information can be confirmed from le menu screen When the file is selected: [Name] [Date] [Size] [Length] and [File Format] will appear on the display. When the folder is selected: [Name] and [Date] will appear on the display + Select the files for which you wouid like to confirm information in advance before operating the menu Lil

©Setting menu during recording ©Setting menu during playback Tab Function Setting Tab Function Setting em uk

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. A Y button Di 4 button >10K button MENU button While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. + _ The menu will appear on the display. You can also change to [Memory Menu] screen by using the settings tab (+ P.34) Press the À or Y button to select [Format]. [Format] will appear Menery Heu on the display PE] Infa Press the >/OK or 1 button. Format HDEUTE- in N ES Card Press the À or Y button to select the recording media to format. + When formatting an SD Card, cancel the write protection function before inserting the card into the recorder (sx P15). Press the >/OK button. [Cancel] will appear on the display Format _uBuil Press the >/OK button. Format But in Format Bu in VAN Start Format? Data WII Be Cleared Lénce | + Afterthe [Data Will Be Cleared] message is on for two seconds, [Cancel] will turn

TAN Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display. {Format Done] appears when formatting ends.

+ When an SD Card is inserted in the recorder, be sure to confirmthe recording media as either the [Built-in Memory] or the [SD Card] so that there is no mistake (ex 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 opera- tion can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off when overwriting the contents on the card (+= P.15). Never perform operations such as the following while processing, as they may damage the data. In addition, replace the batteries with two new ones in order lo ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. @ Turning off the power while processing. @ Removing the batteries while processing. @Remove the [SD Card] during processing when it is being used as the recording media Performing any of these operations may dam- age the data Never format the recorder from a PC. Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again. 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 the [Menu Reset] {ex P.34, 41). 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. When handing over and disposing the SD card, be careful about the data leakage from the SD card. We recommend the SD card to be destroyed when you dispose the SD card.

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. A Y button Di 44 button >10K button Select the folder for which you would like to rearrange the song order (+ P.6 to P.18). While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. + The menu will appear on the display. You can also change to [Others] screen by using the settings tab (sx P.34) Press the À or Y button to select IReplace]. Press the >/OK or 1 button. ESTTTIR LS 100002 MAN LS100008 av LST00004 AN LST00008 AY

Press the A or Y button to select the file you want to move. Press the >/OK or 1 button.

+ The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved Press the A or Y button to select the location to move it to.

Press the >/OK button to complete the setup screen.

File Hoved + lfthere are more files to move, repeat Steps 5 through 8. Pressing the Hé button without pressing the >/OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen. Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. Ce BE + 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 opera- tion can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off when overwriting the contents on the card (# P15) fumes nuoy

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 lo a computer, play them back, and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes (ur P.50, P.57) 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 {ex P.49, P.61). Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Standard Installation) Compatible PC's: Windows PC'S equipped with more than one free USB port Operating System: Mac O$ 10.2.8 - 10.5 (Standard Installation) Compatible PC's: Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port

This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC with USB connection: To check the operational environment of [Steinberg CUBASE LE4] software, see a supplied separate sheet. Even if operational environment is satisfied, we do not support such as 64-bits OS, the multi- boot environment and self-modified PC's. Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do notremove the USB cable even ifthe screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the [PEAK] indicator light is blinking, When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow the description in «x P.48. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped data may not be successfully transferred On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instruc- tions in the [Format] screen of the recorder {x P.43). Folder (directory) names appeared by file management tools such as Explorer attached to Microsoft Windows is different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder. If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool such as Explorer, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable Data can be written oruploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC. As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the earphone when you connect the recorder to aPC

Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) 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 DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded from music distribution services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player. Copying the music files with DRM purchased from online music distribu- tion service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted

+_ This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRMS, but not with DRM10. Connecting to Your PC Boot the PC. Connect the USB connecting cable to the USB port of the PC. Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB connection cable to the connection port on the side of recorder. 9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN | Windows: When you open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] (Built-in flash memory) and [Removable Disk] (SD card). Macintosh: When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name ILS_10] on the desktop. When an SD card is inserted it will be recognized by the drive name [Untitled]

9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN [Connect (Storage)] is appeared on recorder if the USB cable is connected + 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 Disconnecting from Your PC Clickthe # onthe task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware]. + _ The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. When the safe to remove hardware window appears, click [OK]. Disconnect the USB connect cable. Move the drive icon for this recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage bin by Drag & Drop it. + When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name ILS_10] on the desktop. When an SD card Serted it will be recognized by the drive name [Untitled] Disconnect the USB cable. Ces D + NEVER disconnect the USB while the [PEAK] indicator light is flashing. lf you do, the data will be destroyed. When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable. Refer to the user's manual for your PC regard- ing the USB port on your PC. Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC. Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properiy. When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable. In such cases, refrain from using a USB hub.

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. Connecting the recorder to your PC {es P.47). Open the Explorer window. Open the [LS 10] folder. + When you open [My Computer], it will be recognized by thé drive name [LS_10] Built-in flash memory) and [Removable isk] (SD card) (The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used) Copy the data. Disconnecting the recorder to your PC {es P.48). Connecting the recorder to your PC (5 P.47). + When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] on the desktop. When an SD card is inserted it will be recognized by the drive name [Untitled] Double-click on [LS 10] desktop. on on the Copy the data. Disconnecting the recorder to your PC {es P.48). 1 Drive name and folder name when a personal computer is connected: Built-in flash memory Drive name Folder name [is | DSS_FLDA DSS_FLDB DSS_FLDC DSS_FLDD a | Folder A Folder B Folder C: Folder D F—oss_FLDE Folder E Drive name Folder name DSS_FLDA De È Folder A L_|DSS FLDB| Folder 8 Windows Amel L|pSS FLDC| Folder C L_|DSS FLDD| Folder D Untitied on — fps FLDE| Folder E Macintosh + While transmitting data, [Busy] is appeared and the [PEAK]indicator light flashes. NEVER disconnect the USB while the [PEAK] indica- tor light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed In the Windows operational environment 24 bit WAV format files cannot be played back When a sound board of your PC does not Support to 24 bit, the recorder cannot play the software supporting to 24 bit correctly. In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA format files cannot be played back. 9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN |

9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN cn | Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. lt supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (#+ P.51) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder. (ex P.52, P.53). Windows Media Player 11 @|[@|® |4«

Features taskbar @ Seek slider @ Shuffle button @ Repeat button @ Stop button @ Previous button @ Play button @ Next button @ Mute button 40 Volume slider

Conving Music from CD Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click [Rip] 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. Puta check mark on the music file that you want to copy. Click [Start Rip]. + For Windows Media Player 10 Click [Rip Music] Files copied to a PC are stored in WMA format. Music files copied are categorized by artist, album, genre, etc. and added to the play list. 9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN

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” (ex P.51) iows Media Player 11 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click [Syne]. Click [Sync] menu again to select [DVR] + [Advanced Options] =} [Set Up Sync], and set as follows. + 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. 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.xml” is created. If you delete this file, the *1 may need to be set again

Select the desired category from rary] on the left, and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [Syne List] on the right. Click [Start Syne]. + The file is transferred to the recorder. Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click [Syne]. From the pull down menu on the left side window, select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer. + The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop ofthe music ile in the play list displayed: 9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN | From the pull down menu on the right side window, select the drive correspond- ing to the recorder. + The recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk.

Id ANOA LO 19p10904 au) BUISN Click [ ] on the upper right corner, 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. “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.xml” is created. If you delete this file, the “1 may need to be set again. G Sick [Start Syne]. The file is trans- ferred to the recorder. +" The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device. D orme pes Étant arr Luca) Crea + Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted. To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website. Ifthe music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Cannot make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file] may appear on this recorder’ display. In Such a case, erase the files to make free space (hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music file sizes) for the management file. (The more capacity for the management file will be necessary as the number of the music files increases).

Conving 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.49) iows Media Player 11 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click the [Burn] menu. Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select voice files or albums to copy to s the CD-R/RW, and Drag & Drop : e—— them in [Burn List] on the right. Click [Burn] menu again, and select [Audio CD] or [Data CD]. When [Audio CD] is selected: + Aile is converted and copied in CD-DA in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW. When [Data CD] is selected: + Copying files with the format to be recorded. Click [Start Burn]. 9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN

9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN cn | iows Media Player 10 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. From the Features taskbar, click [Burn] menu. + Click [Burn] as needed after clicking [Edit Playlist] menu + You can change the order of tracks by Drag & Drop files: Put a check mark on the voice files that you want to copy. Select format of CD before clicking [Start Burn]. When [Audio CD] is selected: + Afile is converted and copied in CD-DA in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW. When [Data CD] is selected: + Copying files with the format to be recorded Click [Start Burn].

Conving Music from CD Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start iTunes. ? Click [iTunes] + [Preferences]. d Click [Advanced] tag. Click [Importing] to set the file format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC, and click [OK]. ns — [ [import Using]: +_ Set the file format for copying music file from a CD. [setting]: + Set the bit rate for copying music file from a CD. Put a check mark on the music files that you want to copy. 6 Click [Import CD]. Id ANOA LO 19p10904 au) BUISN cn |

Transferring Music File to the Recorder You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying Music from CD” (ex P.58) Connect the recorderto a PC, and start iTunes. Selectthe playlistto betransferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music files that you want to transfer. +__ The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop ofthe music file in the play list displayed. Double-click the corresponding drive with the recorder, and open [MUSIC] folder. + When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] on the desktop. When an SD card is inserted it will be recognized by the drive name [Untitled]. Copy to [MUSIC] folder of the recorder when transferring the music file. Drag & Drop + You can create up to 2 hierarchies in the files here [MUSIC] folder. And upto 128folders can Esxteem = (L____ be made including [MUSIC] folder. EEE ECÉELA Up to 200 files can be stored in each folder. Id ANOA LO 19p10904 au) BUISN | U Select the desired files, and Drag & Drop them to [MUSIC] folder.

Conying Voice File to the CD You can copy the voice files saved in the recorder to CD. For how lo copy ihe voice files from Ihe recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the Voice Files to Your PC” (sr P.49) Insert the CD-R/RW into the CD- R/RW drive, and start iTunes. ? d ? Click [iTunes] + [Preferences]. d Click [Advanced] tag. Click [Burning] to set the CD 5] Î format for copying voice files to CD-R/RW, and click [OK]. —— d] r [ When [Audio CD] is selected: + Afile is converted and copied in CD-DA in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW. When [MP3 CD] is selected: + Copying in MP3 format. When [Data CD] is selected: + Copying files with the format to be recorded. 5 Select the desired playlist, and put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD-R/RW. 9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN 6 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. Connecting the recorder to your PC {es P.47). Open the Explorer window. Open the [LS 10] folder. + When you open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] {Built-in flash memory) and [Removable Disk] (SD card) (The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used) Copy the data. Disconnect the USB connection cable (es P.48). Connecting the recorder to your PC {5 P.47). + When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, itwill be recognized by the drive name [LS_10] on the desktop. When an SD card is inserted it will be recognized by the drive name [Untitled] Double-click on [LS 10] icon on the desktop. Copy the data. Disconnect the USB connection cable (es P.48).

+ While transmitting data, [Busy] is displayed, and the [PEAK]indicator light flashs. NEVER disconnect the USB while the [PEAK] indica- tor light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed 9dANO} LO 19p10904 8U1 BUISN |

Message Meai Explanation Action Battery Low Low battery power. Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (sr P.9) File Protected Erase-locked. ‘Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file (sx P.34, P.39) Not an audio-recording Recording has been Select a folder from [fa] through to Ilegal Folder | attempted with a [Music] | [fi] and try recording again (++ P16 folder. toP18, P.20) Folder Full Folder full The folder is full of les Erase unnecessary files (er P.32). {maximum of 200 files) Memory Error Error in the memory. Error in the memory. This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased ihe recorder or an Olympus service Station for repair («+ P.65) SD card is not recognized correct. Remove the SD card then put it again { P.14 to PA). Licence Mismatch llegally copied file. ‘The music files copied illegal. Erase the file (ex P.32) Memory Full Zero remaining memory. Ne remaining memory. Erase unnecessary files (er P.32). No File No file. No files were found in the folder. Select another folder («= PAG to P18) SD Card Locked Card Locked ‘The SD Card is set to write protection: Undo the SD Card's write protection setting and then try again (ex P.15). Format Error Formatting error. ‘There was an error while formatting the recorders memory Reformat the memory («x P.43). Can't Make The System File. Connect To PC And Delete Unnecessary File The management file cannot be created. ‘The file for management cannot be created due to a shortage of capacity for remaining memory. Connect the recorder Lo a computer and delete any unnecessary files. Data Write Error The data is not written correclly in the memory. Data writing to memory cannot be done in time and the recorded sound skips. Format the memory («+ P.43)

Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display ‘The batteries are not loaded properiy. Verify that he batteries’ polarities © and © are correct (er P9). Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (sx P.9). The power is off. ‘Turn the power on («x P.11). Won't start Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (sx P.9). The power is off. ‘Turn the power on («x P.11). ‘The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD {sx PA). Unable to record Low remaining memory. Erase unnecessary filles («x P.32). The maximum number of files has been reached Change Lo the another folder (= P.16 to P18, P.20). The SD Card is set to write protection. Une (he ED Ca unie prolecion ssting and then try again (sx P.1 No sound picked up by the built-in microphone An external microphone or external device is connected. Detach all external microphones and external devices connected Lo the LINE IN jack and the MIC jack (1 P.25, P.26) Unable to record through an external microphone An external device is connected to the LINE IN jack. Detach ihe connecling cord from the recorder. An external microphone supported by plug-in power is connected but [PIug-in Power] is set lo [Off]. Set [Plug-inPower] to [On] when an external microphone supported by plug-in power is connected (ss P.34, P.37). No playback tone heard ‘The earphone is connected! Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker ‘The volume level is set to [0]. Adjust the volume level («x P.27). Recording level too low The recording level has not been a- justed Adjust the recording level and then try recording once more («x P.20). ‘The microphone sensitivity is 100 low. Setthe microphone sensitivity to [HIGH] mode and try again (er P.24). This could potentially be because the recording level and output level for {he connected external devices are Lo low I you cannot record clearly even after adjusting the recording level, then adjust the output level for {he connected devices (+ P.20) Recording level too high The recording level has not been ad- justed Ajust ne recording leve ana then try recording once more (ur P.20). This could potentially be because the recording level and output level for con- necled external devices are Loo high. If you cannot record clearly even after adjusting the recording level, then adjust the output level for {he connected devices (x P. UONBULOJUI 1110 (|

Symptom Probable cause Action Voice files are notrecorded in stereo The connected external microphone is monaural When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be recorded by the L-channel. Cannot find the recorded Voice File Wrong recording media or folder. Switch Lo the correct recording media or folder («x P.16 10 P.18, P.20, P.34, P.39). Noise heard during play- back The recorder was shaken during record- ing. The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback. Move the recorder. ‘The settings of the connected external microphone do nat correspond to those ofthe recorder. When a microphone not supported by the plug-in power function is connected, turn Îhe [Plug-inPower] setting Lo [Off] (ex P.34, P.37). Unable to erase ‘The file is locked. Unlock the file (sx P.34, P.39) ‘The file is read-only. Cancel he read-only setting of the file on the PC. Unable to hear any sound from the earphone through the recording monitor The [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off] ‘Turn the [Rec Monitor] setting Lo [On] Cr P.34, P.37) Noise is audible through the recording monitor Acoustic feedback is occurring. When the built-in speaker amps and the like are connected there is a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording. I is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn the [Rec Monitor] to [Off] while recording («x P.34, P.37). Conduct adjustments like separating the earphones from the microphone farther, do not point the microphone at the earphones, lower the volume on the recording monitor, and 50 on.

Technical Assistance and Support ‘The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. © Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada [e-mail] Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, laly, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe [phone] + 49 40 23773 4899 e User Support E-mail address in Europe [e-mail] Stereo microphone: ME51S The MÉ51S Stereo microphone comes in a set with an extension cord and a clip. 2 channel microphone (non-directional): MÉ30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. These are highly sensitive non-direc- tional 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. Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: B-90SU (For U.S.A. and Canada) BU-90SE (For Europe) B-90SU or BU-90SE comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries B-01 4PE as a pack. This parger can quick charge Obmpus AA or AAA Ni rechargeable batteries. Ni-MH rechargeable battery: B-01 4PE (Europe only) 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries B-01 4PE as a pack. High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries. Connecting cord: KA333 Connecting cord which has stereo mini-plugs (23.5) with resistance at both ends. Use to con- nectfrom the earphone jack output ofthe recorder to the microphone input jack when recording. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (23.5) or monaural mini plug (22.5) are also enclosed Exclusive remote control set: RS30W (Scheduled for release in Spring 2008) 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. UONEUUOJUI 13410

Specifications M Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer3) WMA (Windows Media Audio) M 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 dEv Maximum headphone output: 3 mW + 3 mW (at load of 16 0) 70 mV (according to EN 50332-2) M Recording medium: Builtin NAND FLASH memory (2 GB) SD card (512 MB to 8 GB) M Speaker: Built-in & 16 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack: 9 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kQ M LINE IN jack: 8 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 78 kQ (approx.) M EAR jack: 8 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Q or more M Maximum working output) 200 mW + 200 mW (8 Q speaker) M input power requirement: Batteries: Two AA batteries (LRG or ZR6) or Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries External power supply: AC adapter 5 V M External dimensions:

131.5 mm x 48 mm x 22.4 mm

{without protrusions) = Weight: 165 g (including alkaline batteries) Overall frequency response: 2 LINE IN Jack (During recording or playback mode): Linear PCM format Overall frequency Recording mode esponse 26 kHz 20 Hz 10 44 kHz a8kHz 20 Hz 10 23 kHz 441 kHz 20 Hz10 21 kHz MP3 format Overall frequency Recording mode Fespore 320 kbps 50 Hz to 20 kHz 256 kbps 50 Hz Lo 20 kHz 128 kbps. 50 Hz to 17 kHz WMA format Overall frequency Recording mode Ssponse 160 kbps 50 Hz to 19 kHz 128 kbps 50 Hzto 19 kHz 64 kbps 50 Hz to 15 kHz M Built-in stereo speaker (During recording mode): 70 Hz to 20 kHz + However, when recording by the MP3 format or the WMA format, the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode (see above diagram).

Guide to battery life M Alkaline batteries: Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) Built-in stereo speakers (During playback mode) 96 kHz 24 bit

13h Linear PCM format 44.kHz 16 bit 12h. 26h. M Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) Built-in stereo speakers (During playback mode) 96 kHz 24 bit 10h. 26h. Linear PCM format

16h. 35h. conditions of use. The above values are strictly rough guides. Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Declaration of Conformity Model Number LS-10 ‘Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address 3500 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 {he FCC Rules. Operation is subject Lo the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards