Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. RR-US470 RR-US450 RR-US430 If you have any questions contact The illustration shows RR-US470. In the U.S.A.:1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada:1-800-561-5505 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum perfor mance 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. For U.S.A. only The warranty can be found on pages 40 and 41. For Canada only The warranty can be found on pages 42 and 43. RQT8824-P P PC Instruction flow chart Instruction flow chart Recording This unit The correct instruction manual you should refer to For IC Recorder operation... For instructions on connecting IC Recorder to a computer, installing instructions etc... Playback Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving USB cable (included) These Operating Instructions Dictation cord (included for RR-US470) RQT8824 For Voice Editing instructions... Computer * Playback voice recording on computer * Save on computer (backup) * Edit voice recording etc. Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file) 2 Table of contents Point 1 when finished, switch Hold on ....................... Recordings become audio files Point 2 and the files are stored in folders................... Point 3 that best suits the situation ............................ Part names ........................................................ How to use the quick search dial .................... List of menus .................................................... Setting the time................................................. Canceling the operation beep ......................... Choose a recording method Before operating, switch Hold off, Other playing methods .................................... 17 Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward) ..... Changing the playback speed .................................... Playing files successively ........................................... Listening with earphones ............................................ 17 17 18 18 5 6 8 9 10 11 11 7 Organizing files................................................. 19 Advanced use Security functions ............................................ 20 Security functions of this unit ...................................... Folder S and password ............................................... Setting the password .................................................. Playback using the password ..................................... When you forget the password ................................... 20 20 20 21 21 Deleting ...................................................................... 19 Moving ........................................................................ 19 Lock (file protection) ................................................... 19 Basic use Recording .......................................................... 12 Meeting recording ....................................................... Display during recording ............................................. Dictation recording...................................................... Stop and pause ......................................................... Confirming the remaining time.................................... 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 Recording to / from a cassette tape ................ 22 Using the unit with a computer ....................... Troubleshooting guide ..................................... Specifications ................................................... Maintenance ...................................................... Care and use ..................................................... Product service................................................. Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.).............. Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ............ Reference Other recording methods ................................ 14 Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly) ......... Recording through an external microphone ............... Listening to the recording in progress ........................ Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS) ................... Timer recording .......................................................... 23 30 33 34 35 38 40 42 RQT8824 Preparation 3 Instruction flow chart ....................................... Supplied accessories ....................................... Inserting batteries ............................................ Before use ......................................................... Preparation Playing ............................................................... 16 2 4 4 5 While a file is being played * Adjusting the volume .............................................. 16 * Moving forward/moving backward .......................... 16 * Making recorded sounds easier to catch (reducing noise)... 16 Supplied accessories Inserting batteries Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2006. These may be subject to change.) For the U.S.A. RR-US470 RR-US450 1 3 2 AAA (LR03) batteries (not included) Make sure the batteries face the right directions. For Canada RR-US470 RR-US450 1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Premium Edition) RR-US430 2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Premium Edition) RR-US430 1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Standard Edition) RR-US470 1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Standard Edition) RR-US470 1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CB00001] All models 1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CB00001] All models * Replace the batteries within 30 seconds to preserve the settings. (Recordings remain intact.) * The clock, however, will stop until the batteries have been inserted. * If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended. * When batteries are inserted, " " flashes on the display. Set Hold off ( page 5) and set the time ( page 11). (Displayed during recording/playback) The battery indicator 1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00010] RQT8824 1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00010] 4 Only for the U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to "Accessory Purchases" ( page 41). Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. Replace the batteries. " * When " " indicates flashing. " is displayed, replace the batteries. Before use Point Hold function Before operating, switch Hold off, when finished, switch Hold on. When you set Hold on * Button operations are ignored even if you press buttons by mistake. * When you set Hold on while recording or playing, " " appears for 2 seconds and the recording or playing display reappears. * When you set Hold on while the unit is " appears for 2 seconds stopped, " and the display turns off. Hold (Slide up) Remove the seal from the display before use. Hold off (Slide down) 2 seconds later This unit has no power button. * You can make batteries last longer by setting Hold on and turning the display off. RQT8824 Preparation 5 1 * This function prevents accidental operation when you put the unit in your pocket or bag. It also prevents battery loss from accidental unit operation. Before use Point 2 A new audio file is created each time you record. File Recordings become audio files and the files are stored in folders. The created file is stored in a folder. MEETING FOLDERS (A, B, C and S) * A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder. * Remaining recording time ( page 13) may become shorter than periods listed in this table. DICTATION FOLDER (M) File Approximate total recording time of all folders Model Recording mode RQT8824 RR-US470 39 hours 78 hours 10 minutes 134 hours RR-US450 19 hours 10 minutes 38 hours 30 minutes 66 hours RR-US430 9 hours 40 minutes 19 hours 30 minutes 33 hours 20 minutes HQ (High quality) FQ (Fine quality) SP (Standard play) 6 Point Choose a recording method that best suits the situation. Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. Using the zoom function, you can also record target voice clearly ( page 14). To record a low-level sound source... · Place the unit on a desk etc. closer to the source. · Use "L" microphone sensitivity for close proximity hand-held recording. Meeting recording settings (no zoom recording for RR-US430) Microphone sensitivity Zoom recording [ON] H (Far) A lesson, lecture L (Near) A meeting held in a small room An interview during a meeting [OFF] A normal meeting Recording mode HQ (high quality)/ FQ (fine quality)/ SP (standard play) DICTATION RECORDING As the dictation recording settings are all factory-set, dictation can be recorded quickly and simply. Use this mode when computer voice recognition software is to be used. Microphone sensitivity Dictation Recording level (fixed) Recording mode HQ (high quality) (fixed) RQT8824 Dictation recording settings Preparation 7 3 MEETING RECORDING Part names 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm 1Built-in microphone 2Recording indicator 3Record/ pause 4Stop 5Zoom Not on RR-US430 6Display 7Folder/menu 8Erase 9Quick search dial bkHold MENU M (PLUG IC IN POWE R) bn bo bp (during recording) Microphone sensitivity Recording mode Recording level Battery indicator Folder File Display bq Recording elapsed time blSpeaker bmUSB jack bnExternal microphone jack boHeadphone/ earphone jack bpZoom microphone (dented area) Not on RR-US430 RQT8824 8 bqBattery cover How to use the quick search dial Basic operations A: Dial: Turn the dial to right or left to select an item. In this manual A:Turn [ ]. B:Press [q/ g] to confirm. B: Joystick: Press to confirm the item. *Avoid pressing too much when you turn the quick search dial. Joystick operations (see above B for the confirming operation) Playback ( pages 16 and 17) Password entry ( pages 20 and 21) You can also select items by tilting the joystick. This manual explains dial operations in most sections. C: Tilt the stick to left and right. Volume control D: Tilt the stick up and down. C: Tilt the joystick to p / o RQT8824 D: Tilt the joystick to [ / ] Preparation 9 List of menus * HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE 1 Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus. 2 Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. Press [STOP] to stop an operation midway/cancel the setting. If an operation is not started within 60 seconds, unfinished settings are canceled. Recording mode ( page 12) 1 Microphone sensitivity ( page 12) 1 ( Security page 20) ( Lock 2 page 19) Timer recording ( page 15) 3 Operation beep ( page 11) Successive play ( page 18) ( VAS page 15) Setting the time ( page 11) Remaining recording time ( page 13) RQT8824 10 1 Displayed only when a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S) is selected. 2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file. 3 Displayed only when the clock is set. ( page 5) While stopped, press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * Turn [ ] to select " " and press [q/ g] to confirm. 4 Set the time Turn [ 1Year ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. (Press [STOP] after confirming 5.) 2Month 3Day 4Time display (12/24H) 5Time Canceling the operation beep 1 Display 2 Select "BEEP" 3 Select " " the menu While stopped, press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. ] 1 Turn [ and press [q/ g] to confirm. 2 Press [STOP]. RQT8824 * To use the operation beep, select " " in step 3. Preparation 11 Setting the time 1 Set Hold 2 Display the menu off 3 Select " " * The clock operates with the monthly error margin of +/­ 60 seconds at room temperature. * W h e n t h e ye a r i s " flashing (e.g. " on the display), begin from step 4. * The clock returns t o s t a n d by w h e n you perform no time setting operation for 60 seconds. If this happens restart setting the time. Recording Meeting recording HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. 1 Select a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S) * 2 Display the recording mode menu * 3 Select the recording mode Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. Each time you press 1Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. 2After making sure the display at right, press [q/ g] to confirm. 1Turn [ ]. HQ: High quality FQ: Fine quality SP: Standard play * The factory setting is "HQ". 2Press [q/ g] to confirm. 4 Select the microphone sensitivity level 1 Press [q/ g] to RQT8824 5 Record Press [REC/PAUSE]. Display during recording Display changes depending on recording levels. Light stays on while recording. (Flashes while paused.) Recording elapsed ti ...