batteries 2 Insert two AApolarities. with the correct = and -
If the [hour] indicator flashes in the display, see Setting Time and Date [Time & Date] ( P.12).

Replacing batteries

The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power.
3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then
sliding to the direction B.
When [ ] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, [ ] 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) ( P.65).
Notes 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 ( 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. It is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in the battery icon. If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh battery ( P.12). 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 [ ] 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 recorders power connector (DC 5V). Always turn the recorders 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.

Chec k t he O lympus website regarding AC adapters which can be used with this recorder.

To the power jack

fWarning
Always turn the recorders power
off before connection or disconnection. When the AC adapter is not in use, disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet. Use only the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter. Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder to the USB port.

Power Supply

When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained.
If you bring the 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 to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position.
After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode.
Turning On the Power: While the recorders 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 turned 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 functions stopped position will be erased.
Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position.
The display shuts off and the power will be turned off. The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off.
Turning Off the Power: Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow for 1 second or longer.
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.

Ejecting a Card

About the 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 protection function. Check the Olympus website regarding SD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder ( P.65).
If the write protection switch is facing the [LOCK] direction, recording and other functions cannot be carried out
While the 1 open the recorder is during stop mode, card cover. the 2 Pushejectcard inward to unlock it, and let it partially.
Notes The recorder may not recognize 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 a SD card when you repeat writing and delete. In this case, format the SD card ( P.43).

Notes on the Folders

The built-in flash memory or the SD Card can be used for the recording media. Regardless of the recording media, voice files and music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved.
About the Folders for Voice Recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings. When recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record.
Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E
Folder list display for when the [SD Card] has been selected as the recording media

001 003

Save up to 200 files

Folder Music File

When music files have been transferred to the [Music] folder from a computer, the recorder can be used as a music player ( P.27, P.50, P.57)
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.

LS10 0001.WAV

1 User ID: The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 2 File number: A file number is consecutively assigned regardless of the changes in the recording media. 3 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
About the Folder for Music Playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed ( P.45).

How to change folders: 1 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. 2 Pressing button 2 or 3 at 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.
Select the recording folder ( P.16 to P.18).
3 Adjust the recording level by using the REC LEVEL dial.
This can be adjusted in a range from [0] to [10]. The larger the number on the dial is the higher the recording level will be, and the indicator position of the level meter will grow larger as well
Press the REC s button and prepare to record.
Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded. a Remaining recording time b Level meter (change according to the recording level and recording function settings) c Recording mode
This recorder is designed to be able to record cleanly and evenly, even in recording conditions such as when the volume of the source sound changes significantly. However, even higher sound quality recordings 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 light is 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. When the [Rec Level] is set to [Auto] the recording level will be adjusted automatically. Set the [Rec Level] to [Manual] when using the recording level adjustment function and the limiter function ( P.34, P.36).
Actually producing the sound you would like to record:
When a loud sound is produced the level meter will swing all the way over to the right while recording and the red [PEAK] indicator lamp will turn on. When this happens the sound will be recorded in a distorted manner since the recording level is too high.
5 Press the STOP 4 recording.

button to stop

[ ] will go out on the display. e File length
When the level meter is maxed out (the recorded sounds will be distorted)
Notes 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 ( 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 operation 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 A through E and press the REC s button, an [Illegal Folder] message will flash. Select a folder from A through E and start recording again. When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the [PEAK] indicator light starts flashing in amber. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. [Folder Full] will appear when the folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.32). [Memory Full] will appear when the memory is full. Change the recordable media or delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.32, P.34, P.39). When the recording button of the exclusive remote control RS30W (optional) is pressed once, recording will start immediately.

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.
the File list display, 2 In button to select the press the 2 or 3 file.
In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file.
Press the A-B REPEAT button at the 4 point you want to start segment repeat playback.
[ ] will flash on the display
To avoid irritation 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 of the file being played.
Fast forwarding and rewinding ( P.29) can be conducted when [ ] 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 [ ] is flashing, the point will become the end position, and repeat playback will start.
the A-B REPEAT button again 5 Press position where you want to end at the segment repeat playback.
button button `/OK button A-B REPEAT button
Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly ( P.16 to P.18).
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.
About Playback a Press the STOP 4 button b Press the `/OK button c Press the 9 button
Pressing the STOP 4 button will release segment repeat playback, and stop playback. Pressing the `/OK button will release segment repeat playback, and stop playback Pressing the 9 button will release segment repeat playback, and cue to the beginning of the next file. Pressing the 0 button will release segment repeat playback, and reverse to the beginning of the current file. Pressing the A-B REPEAT button will release segment repeat playback, and playback continues without repeating.

d Press the 0 button

e Press the A-B REPEAT button

Erasing

Erasing One File at a Time
A selected file can be erased from a folder.

5 Press the `/OK button.

button button `/OK button ERASE button
the folder 1 Selectyou want towhich contains the files erase ( P.16 to P.18). the File list display, press 2 In button to select the file youthe 2 or 3 want to erase.
The display changes to [File Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically.
Erase All Files from a Folder
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.
While the recorder is 3 mode, press the ERASE during stop button.
[Cancel] will flash on the display
2 button `/OK button ERASE button
Select the folder that 1 erase ( P.16 to P.18). you want to
4 Press the 2 button to select [Erase].
While 2 pressthe recorder is during stop mode, the ERASE button twice.
Press 3 Erase].the 2 button to select [All
Notes 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 ( 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 operation 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 ( P.34, P.39). If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the [Cancel], [Erase] or [All 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 to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. 1 Turning off the power while processing. 2 Removing the batteries while processing. 3 Remove the [SD Card] during processing when it is being used as the recording media. Performing any of these operations may damage the data. You cannot delete folders through the recorder.

4 Press the `/OK button.

The display changes to [All Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done] is displayed when the files are erased.
Menu Setting Menu Setting Method
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows. 1 Press the 0 button for each item to move to a tab.

4 Play Menu (Continued)

Reverb
You can enjoy the reverberant sound of various space sizes such as from the recording studio to the dome.
Setting: [Normal]: Disables the reverb function. Select this when playing back original sounds as they are. [Studio] [Club] [Hall] [Dome]: Select the preferred acoustical environment. 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 to 16 bit, respectively. This function is only available during playback. This recorder cannot perform recording by using the 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.

EUPHONY

This recorder is equipped with EUPHONY MOBILE, the latest in surround sound systems which combines bandwidth correction, expansion technology, and virtual acoustical source processing technology. In addition to its natural, expansive feel, the recorder is equipped with the exceptional feature wherein listeners are less prone to developing an compressed or closed-in feel, or to growing tired over extended listening. On top of this, listeners are less prone to developing an oppressed or closed-in feel, or to growing tired over extended listening. Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY] setting can be set to four stages according to preference. Setting: [Normal]: Disables this function. Select this when playing back original sounds as they are. [Natural]: This mode achieves natural bandwidth correction and acoustical field expansion. [Wide]: This mode has an even more expansive feel. [Power]: 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 to 16 bit, respectively. This function is only available during playback. This recorder cannot perform recording by using the 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.

4 LCD/Sound Menu

Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. Setting: [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [30 seconds] [60 seconds] [Always on]: Set the length of time that the backlight will remain lit. [Off]: Disables this function. The backlight will not light up. Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. Setting: You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12].

Contrast

4 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.

4 Memory Menu

MemorySelect
When an SD Card is inserted you can select to record to either the built-in flash memory or to the SD Card ( 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 the contents on the card ( 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 built-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 to this administrative domain the administrative domain area for the SD card is added in as well. Owing to this, the remaining capacity will be displayed as less than the cards specified capacity, yet this is not abnormal.

4 Others

Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder ( P.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 the menu. When attempting to perform operations such as rewriting the contents of an SD Card in cases where the card has been write protected, [SD Card Locked] will appear. The playback operation can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off when overwriting the contents on the card ( P.15).

4 Others (Continued)

AutoPowerOff
Forgetting to turn the power off can be prevented. If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 minutes (Initial setting) while the power is turned on, the power will be turned off. Setting: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [30 minutes] [60 minutes]: Set the length of time before the power will be turned off. [Off]: Disables this function. If any 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 can set or change the menu of registered function. Setting: [Off]: No functions will be allocated to the button. [Rec Mode] ( P.36) [Rec Level]: ( P.36) [Zoom Mic] ( P.36) [Play Mode] ( P.37) [Reverb] ( P.38) [EUPHONY] ( P.38) [MemorySelect] ( P.39) [Property] ( P.41) [Light] ( P.38)

Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display. [Format Done] appears when formatting ends.
Rearranging files [Replace]
You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order.
The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved.
or 3 button 7 Press theto2move it to. to select the location
Select 1 like to the folder for which you would rearrange the song order ( P.16 to P.18). the recorder is during 2 While press the MENU button. stop mode,
Press the `/OK 8 the setup screen.button to complete 4 Menu Setting
Press the 3 [Replace]. 2 or 3 button to select
4 Press the `/OK or 9 button.
If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5 through 8. Pressing the 0 button without pressing the `/OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen.
Press the file you wantor 3 button to select the to move. Press the `/OK or 9 button. 6
Press the MENU 9 menu screen. button to close the
Note When attempting to perform operations such as rewriting the contents of an SD Card in cases where the card has been write protected, [SD Card Locked] will appear. The playback operation can be performed, but the write protection must first be turned off when overwriting the contents on the card ( P.15).
Using the Recorder on Your PC
By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer, play them back, and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes ( P.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 ( P.49, P.61). Notes 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 multiboot environment and self-modified PCs.
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 not remove the USB cable even if the 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 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 instructions in the [Format] screen of the recorder ( 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 or uploaded 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 a PC.

Operating Environment

Windows
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Standard Installation) Compatible PCs: Windows PCs equipped with more than one free USB port

Macintosh

Operating System: Mac OS 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation) Compatible PCs: Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port
Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM)
By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright holders 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 distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted. Note This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.

Connecting to Your PC

1 Boot the PC.
Connect the 2 the USB port USB connecting cable to of the PC.
recorder has stopped 3 Confirm that theUSB connection cable and connect a
to the connection port on the side of recorder.
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 [LS_10] on the desktop. When an SD card is inserted it will be recognized by the drive name [Untitled].
[Connect (Storage)] is appeared on recorder if the USB cable is connected
1 Move the drive icon for this recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage
bin by Drag & Drop it.
Note Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connection cable. If any other companys cable is used, it cause problems. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other companys product.

Disconnecting from Your PC
Windows bar located at 1 Click the on the taskof the screen. the lower-right corner Click [Safely Remove Hardware].
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].
2 Disconnect the USB cable.
Notes NEVER disconnect the USB while the [PEAK] indicator light is flashing. If 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 users manual for your PC regarding 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 properly. When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable. In such cases, refrain from using a USB hub.
The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used.
remove hardware 2 When the safe toclick [OK]. window appears,

3 Disconnect cable.

the USB connection
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.
4 Drive name and folder name when a personal computer is connected:

Built-in flash memory

Drive name LS_10 Folder name DSS_FLDA DSS_FLDB DSS_FLDC DSS_FLDD DSS_FLDE Music Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E
Connecting the recorder to your PC ( P.47). Open the Explorer window.
2 folder. 3 Open the [LS_10][My Computer], it will When you open

Copy the data.

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).

SD card

Drive name Removable Disk Windows Folder name DSS_FLDA DSS_FLDB DSS_FLDC DSS_FLDD Untitled Macintosh DSS_FLDE Music Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E
Disconnecting the recorder to your PC ( P.48).
1 Connecting the recorder to your PC ( P.47).
Notes While transmitting data, [Busy] is appeared, and the [PEAK] indicator light flashes. NEVER disconnect the USB while the [PEAK] indicator 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.

Exclusive remote control set: RS30W (Scheduled for release in Spring 2008)
When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorders 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.

Specifications

General points
4 Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer3) WMA (Windows Media Audio) 4 Input level: MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch is set to [HIGH]: - 59 dBv MIC SENSE HIGH/LOW switch is set to [LOW]: - 39 dBv LINE IN jack input: - 6 dBv 4 Maximum headphone output: 3 mW + 3 mW (at load of 16 ) 70 mV (according to EN 50332-2) 4 Recording medium: Built-in NAND FLASH memory (2 GB) SD card (512 MB to 8 GB) 4 Speaker: Built-in 16 mm round dynamic speaker 4 MIC jack: 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 k 4 LINE IN jack: 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 78 k (approx.) 4 EAR jack: 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 or more 4 Maximum working output) 200 mW + 200 mW (8 speaker) 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: Two AA batteries (LR6 or ZR6) or Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries External power supply: AC adapter 5 V 4 External dimensions: 131.5 mm 48 mm 22.4 mm (without protrusions) 4 Weight: 165 g (including alkaline batteries)
Overall frequency response:
4 LINE IN Jack (During recording or playback mode): Linear PCM format
Recording mode 96 kHz 48 kHz 44.1 kHz Overall frequency response 20 Hz to 44 kHz 20 Hz to 23 kHz 20 Hz to 21 kHz
Recording mode 320 kbps 256 kbps 128 kbps Overall frequency response 50 Hz to 20 kHz 50 Hz to 20 kHz 50 Hz to 17 kHz
Recording mode 160 kbps 128 kbps 64 kbps Overall frequency response 50 Hz to 19 kHz 50 Hz to 19 kHz 50 Hz to 15 kHz
4 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 recording times

4 Linear PCM format:
Recording mode 96 kHz 24 bit 96 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 44.1 kHz 24 bit 44.1 kHz 16 bit Built-in flash memory (2 GB) 55 min. 1 h. 25 min. 1 h. 55 min. 2 h. 55 min. 2 h. 5 min. 3 h. 10 min. SD card 512 MB 10 min. 20 min. 25 min. 40 min. 30 min. 45 min. 1 GB 25 min. 40 min. 55 min. 1 h. 25 min. 1 h. 1 h. 30 min. 2 GB 55 min. 1 h. 20 min. 1 h. 50 min. 2 h. 50 min. 2 h. 3 h. 5 min. 4 GB 1 h. 50 min. 2 h. 50 min. 3 h. 50 min. 5 h. 45 min. 4 h. 10 min. 6 h. 15 min. 8 GB 3 h. 45 min. 5 h. 45 min. 7 h. 40 min. 11 h. 30 min. 8 h. 20 min. 12 h. 35 min.

4 MP3 format:

Recording mode 320 kbps 256 kbps 128 kbps Built-in flash memory (2 GB) 14 h. 10 min. 17 h. 45 min. 35 h. 35 min. SD card 512 MB 3 h. 30 min. 4 h. 20 min. 8 h. 50 min. 1 GB 7 h. 8 h. 50 min. 17 h. 40 min. 2 GB 13 h. 50 min. 17 h. 20 min. 34 h. 50 min. 4 GB 28 h. 35 h. 8 GB 55 h. 40 min. 69 h. 40 min.

70 h. 10 min. 139 h. 30 min.

4 WMA format:

Recording mode 160 kbps 128 kbps 64 kbps Built-in flash memory (2 GB) 27 h. 50 min. 34 h. 45 min. 69 h. 35 min. SD card 512 MB 6 h. 50 min. 8 h. 30 min. 17 h. 20 min. 1 GB 13 h. 50 min. 17 h. 20 min. 34 h. 50 min. 2 GB 27 h. 10 min. 34 h. 4 GB 54 h. 50 min. 8 GB 109 h.
68 h. 40 min. 136 h. 20 min.
68 h. 10 min. 137 h. 20 min. 272 h. 50 min.
Notes The above values are strictly rough guides. Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory depending on the card. Caution is required, since the differences in the available recording time will increase when the bit count and bit rate are low. Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications). The maximum capacity for a single file is limited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3, and approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM format (WAV). For WMA format files, the file length for a single file is limited to a maximum length of approx. 26 hours and 40 minutes. For this reason, it will differ from the continuous recording time for a single file.

Guide to battery life

4 Alkaline batteries:
Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) 8 h. 12 h. Built-in stereo speakers (During playback mode) 13 h. 26 h.

Linear PCM format

96 kHz 24 bit 44.kHz 16 bit
4 Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries:
Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode) 10 h. 16 h. Built-in stereo speakers (During playback mode) 26 h. 35 h.
96 kHz 24 bit 44.1 kHz 16 bit
Notes 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 conditions of use.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
4 88.2 kHz/ 24 bit 88.2 kHz/ 16 bit
EN About the additional functions It is possible to record exceeding 2GB: The recording will continue even if the volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM format recording. s The file is saved every 2 GB in separate files. It will be treated as multiple files when playing back. s When the recording exceeds 2 GB, the number of files in the folder may exceed 200 files. The 201st file and later will not be recognized by the recorder, so check by connecting the recorder to a PC.
88.2 kHz/16 bit and 88.2 kHz/24 bit are added to the recording mode of the linear PCM: This recording mode can be selected from the menu.

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LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder Frequently Asked Questions How much recording time is available when recording to internal memory?
The length of potential recording time available using the LS-10s 2 GB of built-in flash memory is governed by the Recording Mode that is selected. When a Recording Mode is selected, several audio file properties are put into place. These properties determine the level of detail of the saved file data. A higher-quality file saves more-detailed information that uses more memory space. A lower-quality recording makes a less-detailed data file, so the memory goes a lot further. The tables below show approximate recording times for each Recording Mode and audio file format, assuming the entire 2 GB of built-in memory is available (no files have been saved in the recorder). These values are provided for reference; individual performance may vary. Linear PCM format

Recording Mode

96 kHz 24 bit 96 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 24 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 44.1 kHz 24 bit 44.1 kHz 16 bit
Built-in flash memory (2 GB)
55 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 1 hr. 55 min. 2 hr. 55 min. 2 hr. 05 min. 3 hr. 10 min. MP3 format

Recording mode

320 kbps 250 kbps 128 kbps
14 hr. 10 min. 17 hr. 45 min. 35 hr. 35 min. WMA format
160 kbps 128 kbps 64 kbps
27 hr. 50 min. 34 hr. 45 min. 69 hr. 35 min.
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Last updated on January 2, 2008