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Recording menu [Rec Menu]

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Recording menu

Recording level [Rec Level]

This setting can set either automatic or manual adjustment of the recording level. In addition, with the limiter/compressor of the input source , it can adjust the audio range for limiting.

1 [Menu] {[Rec Menu] {[Rec Level]

2 Press the OK button.

3 Press the +/− button to select the input microphone.

4 Press the OK button.

•The setting for the selected input source appears.

5 Press the +/− button to select a menu item.

[Manual]

The recording level is to be adjusted manually at recording. Limiter/ compressor can be set.

[Auto]

The recording level is adjusted automatically at recording. This setting is convenient when you want to start recording quickly.

6 Press the OK button.

•When [Manual] is selected, the limiter/compressor setting screen opens.

When [Manual] is selected

1Select a menu item by pressing the +/− button and then the OK button.

[Limiter 1]

[Compressor 1]

Select this setting to enhance the sound strength. This setting is suitable for music recordings.

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Contents

LS-100 Description of This Manual Trademarks and registered trademarks Index Menus About the PC 117 For Quick Reference 123 Table of Contents Chapter About the PC Chapter About the Tuner, the Lissajous MetronomeChapter Menus Chapter For Quick Reference FWarning Safety precautionsFDanger FCaution Recorder Do not turn the volume up before start- ing operationDo not disassemble, repair, or modify the product Battery AC adapter XLR/standard phone combo jack Disposal of rechargeable batteryDo not damage the power supply cord Do not touch or hold the AC adapter with wet hands Lithium ion battery Checking AccessoriesHow to attach the strap Manual Overview of Recorder Main Features Name of Each Part SD card slot Name of Each Part Battery/SD card cover Lock switchSwitch L USB terminal Connecting with External Devices Connecting with External Devices Overdubbing Recorder ModeLets use LS-100 Solo practice Mix them into a single file Multi-Track ModeTuner/Lissajous/Metronome Mode According to the type For microphones Instrument Recording Tips for Each Instrument Recorder position examples Hall Acoustic guitarElectric guitar Instrument Connecting the microphone Connecting the instrumentsXLR/standard phone combo jack Startup Recharging the battery Power SupplyInserting the battery Connecting the recorder to the USB AC adapter for recharge Battery indicator Recharging 4Operating temperature4Recommended temperature range 4Discharge Slide the POWER/HOLD switch How to Use the POWER/HOLD SwitchTurning the power on Turning the power off Sleep mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to Activating the hold modeClearing the hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to posi- tion a Initial Settings before Using the Recorder Setting the date and time Time & Date 1038 p.m 2238 Initial value How to set the voice guideExample 1038 p.m March 24 initial value Inserting the SD card Inserting and Removing the SD CardCard is inserted all the way Removing the SD card SD card Operations on the Home Screen Recorder Mode Overdub What You Can Do in the Recorder ModeNormal Play Sync Selecting folders and files Files and FoldersFolders Folder List Screen File name File ScreenMP3 format Before Recording Adjusting the recording level properlyRecording standby mode REC Level dial Recording Normal Recording Normal Pausing the recording Usage Example Overdubbing OverdubPlay File to dub over P Set the Rec Mode to OverdubPress the REC button to start recording Press the Play button to start Play Sync Play Sync Vocal CRecording level meter Adjust the recording level to balance itWith the playback file Select a file for sync recording P Voice Sync Recording V-Sync. Rec Set the Rec Mode to V-SyncPress the 9/0button to adjust the voice sync level Press the REC button again to start recording Important Notes on Recording Recording using the metronomeSelect Setting and set Display to On P Set Metronome Menu to On Press the OK button Searching for filesHome Recorder Press the F1 Search button Playback Volume dialPlayback Changing the playback speed Rewinding Fast-forwardingSkipping to the beginning of a file At the position you wish to Placing an index markErasing an index mark Place an index mark, press Releasing the segment repeat playback Segment repeat playbackWill flash on the display While the recorder is stopped Press the Erase button ErasingErasing a File Select All in folder or One file Start point and End point will Partially erasing a filePlayerase.the file you wish to partially Flash alternately on the display Disconnect the AC adapter Remove the battery Important Notes on Erasing Multi-Track Mode Bounce What You Can Do in the Multi-Track ModeProject Save as one file Home screen Project screen Selecting a project and trackMulti-Track screen Multi-Track screen File list screen under a project On next Creating a Multi-Track ProjectSelect Multitrack Creating a Multi-Track Project Bounce the tracks See pages 59 to 63 for details Select Multitrack Select a trackSelect Multitrack, and press the OK button Start recording Adjust the recording levelStop recording Check the track playback Adjust the trackPress the 9button to choose the setting you wish to change Press the Play button Left/right balance Press 9three times Add tracksOutput balance Press 9twice Track assignment Press 9four times Bounce the tracks Press the Stop button to stop recording and playback Erase a track Erasing a Multi-Track Project/TrackErasing a project Select a project to erase Press the Erase button Select Start with the + button Press the OK button Select the track to erase with+/− button Erase confirmation screen appears Lissajous, Metronome Using the tuner Home Tuner Bass chords chart Adjust while looking at the tuning meter and the indicatorGuitar chords chart String number/Note name Home Lissajous What is a phase difference?About the Lissajous measurement Before starting to measure Examples of the measurement display Phase differenceCurrent measurement value appears Degrees Home Metronome Using the metronomePress the +/− button to adjust the tempo Press the Play button to start the metronome Menus Item to be set How to set the menusPress the Menu button Press the 9/0button to Press the +/ − button to select a SettingWhen the menu screen is opened Menu item Menu screen Choices field indicates the default setting Recording Menu Rec Menu Menu settings for recordingList of menus Multi-Track Mode, Play Menu do not function CD Write P Format file into a CD Metronome P Tempo, Sound, Beat, Volume List of menusBounce P To one file Speed 100%-400% Languages available for display varyLanguage Lang P Depending on the sales region Voice Guide P Resets the settings to the default Reset Settings P Power Save PAC Adapter Optional USB Settings P USB Class Composite Fn. Recorder F1 F2 F3 Sync. time setting Recording mode Rec ModeMenu Rec Menu Rec Mode Recording menu Rec Menu Menu Rec Menu Mic Gain Press the OK button to finish the settingMicrophone gain Mic Gain Input source Menu Rec Menu Rec Level Recording level Rec LevelPress the +/− button to select a menu item Limit/Comp Off Input switch Input SelectMenu Rec Menu Input Select Line Phantom Power Microphone power source Mic PowerMenu Rec Menu Mic Power Plug-in Power Press the +/− button to select the recording rate Recording format Rec FormatMenu Rec Menu Rec Format MP3 300Hz Low cut filterMenu Rec Menu Low Cut Filter 100Hz Menu Rec Menu Pre-Recording How to use Pre-RecordingPre-recording Pre-Recording While the recorder is in stop mode, press the REC button Menu Rec Menu Rec Monitor Recording monitor Rec MonitorRecording monitor functions Play menu Play Menu Play mode Play ModeMenu Play Menu Play Mode Skip space Skip Space Min min How to play with skipping and reverse skippingPress the OK button to finish Sec sec min min Select a file to set the erase lock File menu File MenuErase lock File Lock Stop mode, open the menu File Move/Copy Move/Copy Menu File Menu Move/Copy Selected files setting Repeat , select a file to be Press the +/− button to select a Moving/copying to RecorderMoving/copying to Multitrack Project to be moved or copied Multi-Track Mode, File Divide does not function File divide File DivideMenu File Menu File divide File divide is available only from the file display screen Menu File Menu Property PropertyMP3 Convert Property Press the + button to select Start Press the OK button Menu File Menu MP3 ConvertConvert check screen appears Screen for your selection will appear CD write CD WriteMenu File Menu CD Write File menu Insert an empty CD to the CD drive Bounce Bounce Setting 1FileSetting Selected Files Home Multitrack Screen shifts to the Multi-Track screen Menu File Menu BounceBounce check window appears Metronome menu Metronome Menu SettingTe m p o , S o u n d , B e a t , o r Volume Metronome Metronome Setting sets the metronome tone Using the metronome function in Multi-Track ModeSound setting Metronome volume can be adjusted between 01 Backlight Backlight LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound MenuMenu LCD/Sound Menu Backlight Menu LCD/Sound Menu Beep Beep sound BeepMenu LCD/Sound Menu LED LED turns on Menu LCD/Sound Menu LanguageLang Language switch Lang Language LangVoice guide Voice Guide Menu LCD/Sound Menu Voice Guide Menu LCD/Sound Menu Intro Play Intro play Intro Play10sec., 5sec., 3sec Fn. Recorder setting Fn key setting Fn. SettingFn. Setting Device menu Device Menu Memory Select Fn. MTR settingMemory select Registered function is called Menu Device Menu Power Save Sleep Power SaveTime setting Time & Date Menu Device Menu Time & Date Menu Device Menu USB Settings USB setting USB SettingsPress the +/− button to select the setting item USB Connection Storage Class or Composite and then press the OK button AC AdapterOptional Composite Menu Device Menu Reset Settings Setting reset Reset SettingsMenu setting after setting reset default setting Recording Menu LCD/Sound Menu Metronome MenuDevice menu Format Format Screen shifts to the Format screen 115 Menu Device Menu Memory Info Memory information Memory InfoSystem information System Info Menu Device Menu System Info About the PC PC operating environment Using the recorder on your PCPrecautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Windows Macintosh Connecting to your PC Screen. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Disconnecting from your PCWindows Macintosh Drive name and folder name when a PC is connected SD card Transferring voice files to your PC Using the recorder as a USB microphone/speaker Using the recorder as an external memory for your PC For Quick Reference Alarm message list Alarm message listMessage Description Action 125 Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 127 128 Accessories optional Glossary Description GlossaryGlossary Specifications General points Reference input level Guide to recording times General frequency responseHz to 20 kHz Maximum recording time for a single file Recording format Built-in memory SD card Guide to battery life Lithium ion battery linear PCM format User Support E-mail address in Europe Technical assistance and supportSTechnical Hotline Number in Europe For customers in Europe Olympus Imaging Corp