Before use Operating Instructions Hint 1 HOLD Hint IC Recorder Model No. Release hold before use RR-US050 Recorded contents are stored in folders 2 FOR MEETING Important business Urgent business Hint Meeting recording Dictation recording 3 Combining stereo/monaural, microphone directional and microphone sensitivity Recording settings Stereo Monaural Microphone directional [OFF] (multiple sound sources) Menu display Stereo/monaural setting 1 Microphone sensitivity 1 Microphone sensitivity HI (Distance) Large-scale meeting etc. A normal meeting etc. LO (Close) A language lesson etc. A symposium etc. File lock 2 Preventing unnecessary recording Continuous play Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. * There is no power button. * After use, switching to hold is recommended to save the batteries and prevent accidental operations. (The display will turn off.) MEETING RECORDING File Monaural Microphone directional [ON] (one-way sound source) ( While stopped ) Use [ ] to change the menu and [q/ g] to enter q/ g A lesson, lecture etc. An interview during a meeting etc. FOR DICTATION Folder Recording mode and approximate total recording time of all folders * By combining settings, you can record the sound that best suits your needs. High quality sound HQ High ( quality ) FOLDER/ MENU u i E En * Press [g STOP] to stop the operation midway/ cancel the setting. * The unit returns to standby if there is no operation during each setting after 10 seconds have elapsed. 2 hours 30 minutes 4 hours 50 minutes 4 hours 50 minutes 9 hours 40 minutes Stereo Monaural Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ DICTATION RECORDING * A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder. * Because the settings are automatically set, you can record easily to take notes. FQ ( Press and hold More than 1 second ) ( Fine quality ) Setting the time Timer play 2 3 Timer recording 3 Operation beep RQT8098-B H0205TA0 SP ( Standard ) play 8 hours 10 minutes 16 hours 30 minutes Long recording time 1 Not displayed during dictation recording. 2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file. 3 Displayed only when the time is set. Supplied accessories Stereo earphones...............................................................................................................(L0BAB0000172) CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Professional Edition) USB cable.................................................................................................................. (K1HA09BD0001) Dictation cord............................................................................................................. (K2KC2CA00003) * Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of February 2005. These may be subject to change.) Recording 1 Select meeting or dictation recording 2 Select the folder 3 Select the recording mode 4 [ Select stereo or monaural Press and hold 5 [ [ Select the microphone sensitivity Press and hold 6 Other recording methods Recording g To record a one-way sound source more clearly (microphone directional) Preventing unnecessary recording 1 Enter the Recording automatically pauses when there is no sound. menu mode Press and hold 2 Select " [ ] " [q/ g] (ENTER) 3 Select " [ ] " [q/ g] (ENTER) Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre * * * * (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) Meeting recording Each time you press A B C D Each time you press HQ FQ SP [q/ g] (ENTER) ] or Stereo Monaural ] ] or ( VAS: voice activated g To turn the function off system ) Select " " in step 3. For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 Visit our website for product information E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk [q/ g] (ENTER) [REC/PAUSE] (START REC) [g STOP] (STOP REC) * Recording information is displayed. (Recording date) Turn the function off when recording important files. The first three seconds (approximately) are always recorded. Direct Sales at Panasonic UK * * * * * * [q/ g] (ENTER) Recording mode * Is effective with dictation recording or monaural sound. g Checking the remaining available recording time During ( recording ) g Recording through an external microphone (not included) Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo (The built-in microphone switches off.) MIC PLUG IN POWER Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays) Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk Most major credit and debit cards accepted. All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldn't be simpler! Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. Dictation recording Folder Recording (from a distance) ( Recording ) up-close or Stereo Monaural ( ) ( refer to "Recording mode and approximate total recording time of all folders" on page 3) (When dictation recording, the following settings are automatically set.) Dictation folder Dictation folder HQ mode Monaural recording [q/ g] (ENTER) Dictation recording mode * Press to pause recording. (Recording time) Press again to restart the same (Total number of files) file. (Recording start time) g To listen to the recorded audio Use the included stereo earphones. ( refer to "Other play methods" on page 4) Available recording time * Press again to return to the elapsed recording time display. Available recording time also appears when the remaining time becomes very short. Use a plug in power compatible microphone stereo. Preparation 1 Inserting batteries 1 O PE N Playing/Erasing 1 Select the folder Play Each time you press A B C 2 D Select file or folder 3 Other play methods Play/Erase g Basic operations during play g To adjust the volume Increase 20 Play/Stop * While stopped, press again to begin play from where last stopped. Stop Forward * Press to go to the beginning of the next file. * Press and hold to search. g A-D folder Use [ ] to select File number [q/ g] (PLAY) 1 Enter the Plays the menu mode files in Press the folder and hold continuously (Continuous play) 2 Select " [ ] , " [q/ g] (ENTER) 3 Select " [ ] " [q/ g] (ENTER) AAA, LR03 battery (not included) 2 Playing g To turn the function off Select " " in step 3. After selecting, information at the time of recording is displayed. Decrease 0 Erase Press and hold 1 Select To play a file repeatedly the file 2 Set repeat [q/ g] Press and hold 3 Play [q/ g] (PLAY) * If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended. (Rechargeable batteries may not last as long as regular batteries.) The battery indicator (displayed during operation) Full Empty g Dictation folder Use [ g Selected file ] to select (ERASE) Erasing Replace the batteries g All files in a folder ( The dictation folder is selected ) * Replace the batteries within 30 seconds to preserve the settings. The clock however will stop until the batteries have been inserted. Recordings remain intact. You cannot restore files you erase. g All folders Backward * Press to return to the beginning of the file. (Press twice to return to the previous file) * Press and hold to search. (File repeat play) g To turn the function off Press [q/g] once to stop. Then press and hold [q/g] until " disappears on the display. " 1 Play the 2 Set the start To play one segment of a file repeatedly (A-B repeat play) file point (A) 3 Set the end point (B) g To turn the function off Preparation Flashes until the time is set. 2 Setting the time seconds Stereo/monaural setting Organizing Press Press Press *" " disappears on the display. * When the year is flashing (e.g. on the display), begin from step below. * While setting the time, the clock will return to standby if there is no operation after 10 have elapsed. If this happens set again from the start. 1 1 Play the file 2 2 Enter the move mode Press and hold Destination folder Number of files in destination folder 3 3 Select the destination folder ] to select You cannot move a file from A-D folder to dictation folder, however you can move it from dictation folder to A-D folder. 4 Select " " Move 1 2 3 Enter the menu mode Select " " Use [ g Year Press and hold * A menu is displayed. ( refer to "Menu display" on page 4) Use [ [q/ g] (ENTER) Move Listening with the earphones Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo Long cord to the right Stereo earphones (included) * There will be no sound output from the speaker. g Changing the playback speed ] to select ] to select ] to select ] to select ] to select ] to select [q/ g] (ENTER) Set the Use [ time g Month Use [ g Day [q/ g] (ENTER) Select the folder A B C Select the file Enter the menu mode [q/ g] (ENTER) g A-D folder 4 5 [q/ g] (ENTER) ( Lock During playing ) Select the speed g Cutting excessive noise g Checking the (Playback equalizer) remaining play time [q/ g] [ ] Press (×0.5/×0.75/×1.0/×1.5/×2.0) and hold Slow Fast ( During playing ) ( During ) playing Remaining play time Press and hold Use [ Use [ Use [ 1 [q/ g] (ENTER) * The clock has g Time display (12/24H) g Time [q/ g] (ENTER) File lock Use [ ] to select Press and hold Use [ ] to select [q/ g] (LOCK) D a monthly accuracy of +/­ 60 seconds at room temperature. g Dictation folder On Off * Press again to return to the elapsed play time display. * To return to normal playback speed * To check the current mode [q/ g] (ENTER) Move [SPEED CONTROL] to [OFF]. g To unlock 2 Do the above steps and select the file to unlock in step 2. 3 4 Press [REC MODE] briefly. Using the timer 1 Enter the Timer recording Preparation: Select the folder and recording mode ( Connecting to other equipment , [q/ g] (ENTER) Using the unit with a computer 1 Install Voice Editing. Start Windows. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The program installer starts automatically. * When the installer does not automatically start From the "Start" menu click on "Run...". Type " :\Launcher\VEdV1Launcher.exe" and click on "OK". is the CD-ROM drive ID. Follow the on-screen instructions. * The voice recognition engine and text to speech engine should start installing while Voice Editing is being installed. If they do not start installing, open the CD-ROM drive. Double click on " :\SAPI5\SAPI5_Common.msi" and " :\SAPI5\SAPI5_English.msi 1" to install the voice recognition engine. After it is installed, double click on " :\Speech\RealSpeak_Solo_Common_for_Panasonic.msi" and " :\Speech\RealSpeak_Solo_English_for_Panasonic.msi 1" to install the text to speech engine. (The order can be reversed.) is the CD-ROM drive ID. 1 Double-click your preferred language icon. Note * If DirectX 8.1 or later is not installed on your computer, follow the instructions that appear on-screen. * Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the operating instructions (PDF file). If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, it is automatically installed at the same time as Voice Editing. Depending on the computer, an Adobe Acrobat Reader restart message may appear. Ignore this and continue installing Voice Editing. Click "Finish" from the Installshield Wizard Complete screen. Selecting "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" automatically re-starts the computer and completes installation. (You can save and edit sound files, convert sound to text and have text read aloud using the included software.) System Requirements You will need an IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with the following attributes or equivalent, and the following software and hardware in order to use this application. OS : Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional Only available when the user is logged in as the system administrator (Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP only) * This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98 (except for Windows® 98 SE) and Windows NT®. * Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS. * This software is not Macintosh compatible. Hardware : CPU : Windows® 98 SE / Windows® Me : Intel® Pentium® II 333 MHz or higher Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP : Intel® Pentium® III 500 MHz or higher RAM : Windows® 98 SE / Windows® Me : 128 MB or more Windows® 2000 / Win ...