Panasonic RR-US500 Operating Instructions Manual

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1 3 4abcd2 5This instruction manual offers referenceinformation using a matrix system.For example, informationabout “Recording” appearsin the manual sectionw h e r e c o l u m n 2 a n drow c meet (indicated aspage 2-c).Operating InstructionsIC RecorderPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Panasonic Corporation of NorthAmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094http://www.panasonic.comDear customerThank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, pleaseread these instructions carefully.Before connecting, operating or adjusting thisproduct, please read the instructions completely.Please keep this manual for future reference.EnPCPRQT8310-1PH0106WM1026THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.This statement is applied to only CanadaRR-US500Model No.RecordingThe correct instructionmanual you should refer toVoice Editing Ver.1.0Operating Instructions(PDF file)For Voice Editinginstructions…These OperatingInstructionsFor IC Recorder operation…For instructions onconnecting IC Recorderto a computer, installinginstructions etc…PlaybackConnecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving* Playback voice recording on computer* Save on computer (backup)* Edit voice recording etc.This unitUSB cable (included)ComputerInstruction flow chartSupplied accessoriesInstruction fl ow chartDictation cord (included)Please check and identify the supplied accessories.Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.(Product numbers correct as of January 2006. These may be subject to change.)Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel IndustrialPark, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3www.panasonic.cag Inserting batteries* D r y c e l l b a t t e r i e s ( n o tincluded) can also be used.* Replace the batteries within30 seconds to preser vethe settings. (Recordingsremain intact.)* The clock, however, willstop until the batterieshave been inserted.* When “ ” is displayed, charge or replace the batteries.* When dry cell batteries are being usedand the unit is inserted into rechargingcradle, the battery indicator will fl ash.The battery indicator(Displayed during recording/playback)Charge or replace the batteriesg Charging batteries Upon purchasing, charge once before initial use.Household ACoutlet(100 V to 240 Vand 50/60 Hz)The charge lamp is lit while charging.The lamp goes out when charging is completed.Insert the unit fi rmlyso that the pin on thecharging unit ″ insertsinto the USB jack ′( page 4-a).AC adaptor (included)Recharging cradle(included)* Charging takes approx.3 hours.* Batteries do not needto be fully depletedbefore recharging.* Batteries charge theconsumed portion onlywhen you operate andcharge the unit at thesame time.It is not unusual forthe batteries to be hotafter charging.2 Insert the ACadaptor plug into ahousehold AC outlet3 Insert the unit intothe rechargingcradleConnect theAC adaptor torecharging cradle1DC IN 4.8 VInserting and charging batteriesPreparation 112AAA battery3 2 Display themenu 3 Select“ ” 4 Set the timeYou can set the year, month, day and time quicklyby pressing and holding [ ].[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)1 ReleaseholdSetting the timePreparation 2* When the year is flashing (e.g. on the display), begin from step 4 below.* The clock returns to standby when you perform no time setting operation for 30 seconds. If this happensrestart setting the time.A menu ( page5-a) is displayed.ӱ YearӲ MonthӴ Time display (12/24H)ӵ Timeӳ Day* The clock operates with the monthly error marginof +/– 60 seconds at room temperature.Before useBy switching hold on…ӱ Accidental unit operation is prevented.Ӳ The display turns off and the battery power is saved.* There is no power button.Hint 1Before operating,switch hold off,when fi nished,switch hold onHold off(Slide down)Hold(Slide up)Hint 2Choose arecording methodthat best suitsthe situationAs the dictation recording settings are allfactory-set, dictation can be recorded quicklyand simply. Use this mode when computer voicerecognition software is to be used.Unfi nished settings will be cancelled if youstop setting operations for 30 seconds in themenu mode and 10 seconds in other modes.In this case, please repeat from the beginning.To record a low-level soundsource…• Place the unit on a desk etc.closer to the source• Use “LO” microphonesensitivity for close proximityhand-held recordingUsing different combinations ofrecording modes and microphonesensitivity levels, you can adjustaudio quality according to recordingsituations.MEETINGRECORDINGDICTATIONRECORDINGHint 3Recordedcontents arestored infoldersg Possible recording settings when using meeting recording g Recording mode and approximate total recording time of all foldersStereo MonauralHQ (High quality) 10 hours 10 minutes 19 hours 30 minutesFQ (Fine quality) 19 hours 30 minutes 39 hoursSP (Standard play) 33 hours 20 minutes 66 hours 50 minutes* The minimum memoryunit used may causetotal recording timest o b e c o m e s l i g h t l ys h o r t e r t h a n t h o s el i s t e d i n t h e t a bl e.( S e e “ C o n fi r m i n gthe remaining time”page 5-b)DictationrecordingRecordingcontents FileMEETINGFOLDERSDICTATIONFOLDERThere are 4 folders, A through D,for meeting recording use.* A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder.Recording mode:(Monaural) HQMicrophone sensitivity level:Dictation recording levelIn the dictation recording mode, items set in steps 2 and 3are fi xed as follows.HI: for longdistancesMeetingrecordingUsing differentcombinations of recordingmodes and microphonesensitivity levels, youcan adjust audio qualityaccording to recordingsituations.DictationrecordingAs the dictation recordingsettings are all factory-set,dictation can be recordedquickly and simply.Use this mode whencomputer voicerecognition software is tobe used.Meeting folderEach timeyou pressDictation folderPress to display a menu Press to display amenu Rec startsRec pauses< ><Rec stops>* The following recording information is displayed whenrecording is stopped.Press to pause recording, andpress again to restart the same file.RecordingSelect “ ”[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)Select the recording mode[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)Select “ ” or “ ”[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)1 Select thefolder 2 Select therecording mode 3 Select the microphonesensitivity 4 RecordingSelect “ ”[ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)LO: for shortdistancesLight stays onwhile recording(Flashes whilepaused)Other recording methods ( page 4-b)ST: StereoHQ: High qualityFQ: Fine qualitySP: Standard playRecordingdateRecordingstart timeRecordingtimeThe number offi les in folderWhen recordingin Stereo (ST)Recording elapsed time(Flashes while paused)Display changes depending on recording levelsWhen recordingin Monaural* If “ST” is not displayed, the unit is in the monaural mode.* The factory setting is “ST HQ”.Other recording methods1 Press todisplay amenu2 Select “ ” 3 Select “ ”g To turn the function off: Select “ ” in step 3.Turn the function off when recording important files.PreventingunnecessaryrecordingR e c o r d i n g i sautomatically pausedif there is no sound formore than 3 seconds(approximately).[ ](Enter)(Select)[ ][ ](Enter)(Select)[ ]TimerrecordingT i m e r r e c o r d i n gcan be set to make1 r e c o r d i n g a t aspecifi ed time. Afters e t t i n g t h e t i m e r,y o u c a n k e e p t h eu n i t o n s t a n d b yby setting hold on( page 2-b).1 Press todisplay amenu2 Select“ ” 3 Select “ ”You can stop timer recording in progress, but you cannot bring it to a pause.g To confi rm the recording start and finish time, press [ ] in step 2.g To cancel the timer: Select “ ” in step 3.Preparation: Select the folder to be recorded to and the recording settings (“Recording” page 2-c)[ ](Enter)(Select)[ ]Start timeFinish timeVAS: VoiceActivatedSystemg Recording through an external microphone* When you attach an external microphone, thebuilt-in microphone automatically goes off.Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1 /8 in.) stereo mini plugZoom recording enables you to clearly recordsounds coming from a direction towards the built-inmicrophone. It is suitable for recording lectures andinterviews. Set the recording mode to monauralwhen recording to a meeting folder ( page 2-c).g To record a distant voice (Zoom recording)4 Set the time[ ](Enter)(Select)[ ][ ](Enter)(Select)[ ][ ](Enter)(Select)[ ] Microphone(not included)Insertsecurely4 Record( page 2-c)“ ” fl ashes whenthe VAS function isactive.g Changing the playback speedPlayback is available at 5 different speeds.g To return to the normal playback speed: Select “×1” in the above operation.(Slow)×0.5 · ×0.75 · ×1 · ×1.5 · ×2(Fast)Press [ ] to select aplayback speed.g Listening with earphones* The speaker is automatically turned offwhen earphones are used.Connect stereo earphones (not included).Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo mini plugThe unit performs playback atthe selected speed.* The display bar flashes whenlistening at a playback speedother than “×1” (normal).When playing backat ×2 speedInsertsecurelyWPlays all files in the folderrepeatedly, in order.Folder repeatplay* Regardless of the current play mode, A-B repeat takes priority if selected.2 Set the startpoint (A) 3 Set the endpoint (B)To play onesegmentof a filerepeatedly(A-B repeat play)Cancellation (normal playback)Otherrepeat andcontinuousplayfunctionsEach time you press1 Start playingthe fileselected forrepeatedplayback(“Playing”page 2-d)The unit plays allfiles in order fromthe selected oneto the last one.Plays all files in the folderonce, in order.Continuousplay of 1 folderFile repeatplayPlays 1 file repeatedly.Other play methodsOther functionsCancellingtheoperationbeep g To use the operation beep:Select “ ” in step 3.Preventingaccidentalbuttonpresses(HOLD)1 Press todisplay amenu2 Select “ ” 3 Select “ ”[ ](Select)(Enter)[ ]I n o r d e r t o p r eve n taccidental operationsw h i l e r e c o r d i n g o rwhile stopped, buttonoperations are ignored.“ ” is displayed. g To release:Slide [HOLD] down.1 Press todisplay amenu2 Select “ ” 3 Select “ ” or “ ”LO: Moving forward and backwardslowly with sounds.HI: Moving forward and backwardquickly without sounds.Settingthe speedfor movingforward/backward( page 2-d)[ ](Select)(Enter)[ ][ ] [ ](Enter)(Select)[ ](Select)(Enter)[ ]* Factory setting is “ ”.Select the file tocopy and playStart playingAudio cable (not included)StereoMIC jackMonauralMIC jackHeadphonejackStereomini plugStereomini plugMonauralmini plugStereomini plugStereomini plugStereomini plugMonauralmini plugRecordingPress [REC/PAUSE]Stereomini plugAudio cable (not included)Recording to a cassette tape/Recording from a cassette tapeRecordingto a cassettetaperecorder etc.Recordingfrom acassettetaperecorder etc.Read the operating instructions for the connected equipment.* The recorded sound may differ from the original recording.* Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level.RecordingWg To turn the function off:While playing; Press [REPEAT] once more.While stopped;Press [REPEAT] several times until therepeat sign disappears from the display.Pressing [ ] is also useful.* If only the start point (A) is set and play continues until the end of the file, that pointautomatically becomes the end point (B) and A-B repeat will continue to play this sequence.Connect stereo earphones (not included).Plug type: ø 3.5 mm ( 1/ 8 in.) stereo mini plugg Listening to the recording in progressWInsertsecurely(Press toselect)(Press toenter)Recording settings HI (Distance) LO (Close)Stereo A large-scale meetingetc. A language lesson etc.MonauralZoom recording [OFF] A normal meeting etc. A meeting held in a smallroom etc.MonauralZoom recording [ON] A lesson, lecture etc. An interview during ameeting etc.MicrophonesensitivityWhen the unit is offPressPressPressPress PressFCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate thisdevice.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 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.Responsible Party:Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic WaySecaucus, NJ 07094Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262* Please choose [HHR-4AGA/2B] when you need to buy rechargeable batteries.* The included AC adaptor is for use with this unit only.Do not use it with other equipment.* Do not use an AC adaptor from other equipment.Slide up“ZOOM” is displayed when zoomrecording is being used.* Zoom recording can be switched on and offeven when hold is switched on.* The zoom recording function is cancelled whenrecording to the dictation folder, when the recordingmode is stereo, or when using an external microphone.Do not block the zoom microphone ( page4-a) intentionally with your fingers or other items.PressTimer recording 3( page 4-b)File lock 2( page 3-d)Confi rmation beep( page 4-d)Setting the time( page 3-a)VAS( page 4-b)Microphone sensitivity 1( page 3-c)Recording mode 1( page 2-c)Search-speed control( page 4-d)Remaining recordingtime ( page 5-b)1 Displayed only when a meeting recordingfolder (A through D) is selected2 Displayed only when there is a recorded fi le3 Displayed only when the clock is setPress [ ] to select, and press [ ] to enterList of menusPress [STOP] to stop an operation midway/cancel the setting.If an operation is not started within 30 seconds, the display returns tothe standby mode.(While stopped)Press todisplay a menuPart names DisplayFileRecording level/Remaining memoryRecording mode (Stereo, monaural/tone)FolderBattery indicatorRecording (Play) elapsed time/(In standby mode: current time)g Main unitg Recharging cradle‴ Charge lamp‵ USB jackӿ W Headphone/earphone jackӺ Recording/pauseӻ StopӼ Folderӽ Menu(Equalizer)Ӿ VolumeԀ Handstrap hole(Handstrap notincluded)ԁ SpeakerԂ Zoommicrophone(dented area)ԃ HoldԄ Battery coverӱ ZoomӲ Eraseӳ RepeatӴ Externalmicrophonejackӵ [ ]Play, stop/enterӶ Built-in microphoneӷ Recording indicatorӸ Displayӹ [ ]Forward, backward/select′ USB jack″ USB pin (“Chargingbatteries” page 2-a‶ DC IN 4.8 V jackPlaying1 Select the folder2 Select the file3 PlayEach time you press [ ] [ ]After selecting,information at thetime of recording isdisplayed.g While a fi le is being played g To adjust the volumeg Cutting excessive noise (Playback equalizer)g To return to the normal play mode:Press [MENU (EQ)] again for more than 1second, while playing.Adjustment from 0to 20 is possible.* Factory settingis 13.You can adjust speeds for moving forward/backward.(“Setting the speed for moving forward/backward” page 4-d) Other play methods ( page 4-c)* Press thebutton againto stop.Backward* Press button once and thefile starts from beginning.Press button twice and theprevious file starts playing(If the fi le has been playingfor less than 3 seconds,one press will start playingof the previous fi le.)* Press and hold to searchStop/start playing again(Playback starts again fromthe place where you stopped)StopForward* Press to go tothe beginningof the next file* Press and holdto searchIncreaseDecreaseOrganizing fi les (Deleting/Moving/Protecting)DeletingProtecting 1 Press to displaya menu 2 Select “ ” 3 Select the fi le you wish to protectg To cancel protection: Select the file you wish to unprotect in step 3.[ ](Enter)(Select)[ ]Preparation: Select the folder that holds the file to be protectedMoving 1 Press 2 Select thedestination folder[ ]Preparation: Play the file to be movedFiles can be moved fromthe dictation folder to foldersA through D, files can alsobe moved between foldersA through D.Files cannot bemoved from foldersA through D to thedictation folder.Play will stop and thefile is moved to the endof the selected folder.Destination folderNumber of files in thedestination folder1 Press 2 Select a file or folder[ ] 3 DeletePress andhold for morethan 1 secondDeleted files cannot be recovered.* Protected files cannot be deleted.All foldersAll files ina folderSelecting a file[ ](Enter)(Select)[ ]3 MovePress and hold[ ] for morethan 1 secondPressPress and holdfor more than 1second(While playing)g Confi rming the remaining timeDisplayed whena menu screenis selected.* Remaining recording time also appears whenit becomes very short.Remaining recordingtime in the currentrecording modeg To return to the original screen:While stopped; Press [STOP].While recording; Press [MENU (EQ)] again.(Whilerecording oron standby)Press(Whilestopped)Press(Whileplaying)PressMeetingrecording© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Printed in JapanOnly for the U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” ( page 10-b).Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.For the U.S.A.1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition)1 USB cable [K1HA08CD0007]1 AC adaptor [RFA2761]1 Recharging cradle [RFE0187]1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CA00003]2 AAA-type nickel-metal hydriderechargeable batteries [HHR-4AGA/BA1](Battery case: RXQ0449)F o r C a n a d a2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition)1 USB cable [K1HA08CD0007]1 AC adaptor [RFA2761]1 Recharging cradle [RFE0187]1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CA00003]2 AAA-type nickel-metal hydriderechargeable batteries [HHR-4AGA/BA1](Battery case: RXQ0449)PlayingRegarding Zoom recordingZoom recording is not available when therecording mode is stereo or when recording tothe dictation folder.

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