User manual PANASONIC RR-US430

Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. RR-US470 RR-US455 RR-US450 RR-US430 The illustration shows RR-US470. 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. E RQT8828-B 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) RQT8828 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 ..................................... Sales and Support Information ....................... Care and use ..................................................... Maintenance ...................................................... Specifications ................................................... Panasonic Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND) ..... 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 36 37 39 RQT8828 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 Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2007. These may be subject to change.) All models 1 3 2 AAA (LR03) batteries (not included) Make sure the batteries face the right directions. 1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00010] RR-US470 1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CB00001] RR-US470 RR-US455 RR-US450 2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Premium Edition) RR-US455 * 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) 4 CD-ROM (Dragon, NaturallySpeaking 7 Preferred) RR-US430 RQT8828 The battery indicator 1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Standard Edition) Refer to page 33 for Sales and Support Information (for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland). * When " Replace the batteries. " " indicates flashing. " is displayed, replace the batteries. 4 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 o r p l ay i n g , " " a p p e a r s fo r 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. RQT8828 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 RQT8828 RR-US470 39 hours 78 hours 10 minutes 134 hours RR-US455/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 MEETING RECORDING Point Choose a recording method that best suits the situation. 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 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) RQT8828 Dictation recording settings Preparation 7 3 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). Part names 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm 1Built-in microphone 2Recording indicator 3Record/pause 4Stop 5Zoom 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) bqBattery cover RQT8828 8 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: Joystick: B:Press [q/ g] to confirm. 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]. RQT8828 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) RQT8828 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]. RQT8828 * 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 4 Select the microphone sensitivity level 1 Press [q/ g] to RQT8828 [ 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. 5 Record Display during recording Display changes depending on recording levels. Light stays on while recording. (Flashes while paused.) Recording elapsed time (Flashes while paused.) 12 display microphone sensitivity. 2 Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. H: Far 3 Press [STOP]. L: Near Press [REC/PAUSE]. 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. Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. * Press [REC/PAUSE]. Confirming the remaining time When you press [ FOLDER/ MENU] while recording, the remaining recording time appears. * Each time you press: Stop and pause * Press [STOP] to stop recording. * The following recording information is displayed when recording is stopped. Recording date Recording start time Recording time The number of files in folder * While recording, press [REC/PAUSE] to pause. Press it again to resume recording. (Recording continues in the same file.) * To return to the initial menu, press [ FOLDER/ MENU] again. * Remaining recording time also appears when the time becomes very short. * RQT8828 Basic use 13 1 Select folder M 2 Record Other recording methods g Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly) Zoom recording enables you to clearly record sounds coming from the direction this unit is aimed at. It is suitable for recording lectures and interviews. Select Meeting Recording folders ( page12). Aim this unit to the sound you want to record and slide [ZOOM q] toward the arrow. "ZOOM" is displayed when zoom recording is being used. Do not block the zoom microphone ( page 8) intentionally with your fingers or other items. * Zoom recording can be switched on and off even when Hold is on. * The zoom function does not work when you select folder M or when you use an external microphone. g Recording through an external microphone * When you attach an external microphone, the built-in microphone automatically goes off. Plug type: ø 3.5 mm monaural mini plug Insert securely External microphone (not included) (PLUG IN POW ER) MIC g Listening to the recording in progress RQT8828 Connect earphones (not included). (Sounds are monaural.) Plug type: ø 3.5 mm mini plug * The volume is fixed for recording. Insert securely 14 (PLUG IN POW ER) MIC HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE g Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS: Voice Activated System) Recording is automatically paused if there is no sound for more than 3 seconds. Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 1Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 2Press [STOP]. g Timer recording Timer recording can be set to make 1 recording at a specified time. After setting the timer, you can keep the unit on standby by setting hold on ( page 5). 1 Display 2 Select " the menu Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * Preparation: Select the folder to be recorded to and the recording settings ( page 12). " Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 3 Select " " 4 Set the time Turn [ ] and 1Start time press [q/g] to Turn [ ] and confirm. press [q/g] to confirm. 2Finish time Turn [ ] and press [q/g] to confirm. Yo u c a n s t o p timer recording in progress, but you cannot bring it to a pause. * To confirm the recording start and finish time, perform step 2. * To cancel the timer, select " in step 3. " * To close the menu, press [STOP]. RQT8828 Basic use 15 1 Display 2 the menu Select " " 3 Select " " 4 Record ( page 12) " " flashes when the VAS function is active. Turn the function off when recording important files. * To turn the function off, select " " in step 3. Playing 1 Select the folder * [/] p/o HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. 2 Select the file Turn [ ]. * After selection, information at the time of recording is displayed. 3 Play Press [q/ g]. Each time you press: g While a file is being played * When you press [q/ g] again, playback pauses. Press once more to resume playback. 16 Adjusting the volume Tilt the joystick to [[ / ]]. (Volume range is 0 to 20. Factory setting is 13.) Moving forward Tilt the joystick to [o]. Tilt and hold to search ( page 17). Moving backward Tilt the joystick to [p]. Tilt it twice to play the previous file. (Tilting once starts the playback of the previous file when it has been playing for less than 3 seconds.) Tilt and hold to search ( page 17). Making recorded sounds easier to catch (reducing noise) 1Press [ FOLDER/ MENU] while playing. 2Turn [ ] to select " " (" " flashes when selected) and press [q/g] to confirm. 3Turn [ ] to select " " and press [q/g] to confirm. *To cancel, select " " in step 3. * RQT8828 Other playing methods g Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward) Quick search Turn [ ] while playing. * You can search forward/backward quickly without sound (except the operation beep). * The fast forward and fast backward speed changes according to the dial turning speed. * To return to normal playback, stop turning. Slow search While playing, tilt the joystick to [p / o] and hold it in the position for 1 second or longer. * You can search slowly with sound. * To return to normal playback, release your finger. g Changing the playback speed Press [ FOLDER/ MENU] while playing. * Playback is available at 5 different speeds. The playback speed rises as the flashing bars move right. The illustration shows the display for the normal speed playback. Tu r n [ ] to select "SPEED" ("SPEED" flashes when selected), press [ q / g ] to confirm, and then turn [ ] to select the playback speed. The unit performs playback at the selected speed. * The bar flashes when listening at a playback speed other than normal. * To return to the normal playback speed, move the flashing bars to the center in the way instructed at left. When playing back at the double speed RQT8828 Basic use 17 Other playing methods g Playing files successively Files stored in the same folder are played successively. HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE 1 Display the menu Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * 2 Select "ALL" Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 3 Select " " 1Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 2Press [STOP]. 4 Play Press [q/ g]. * The unit plays all files in order from the selected one to the last one. * When the last file finishes, playback stops automatically. * Press [STOP] twice to stop successive play midway. * To cancel, select " " in step 3. g Listening with earphones Connect earphones (not included). (Sounds are monaural.) Plug type: ø 3.5 mm mini plug * The speaker is automatically turned off when earphones are used. Insert securely RQT8828 18 (PLUGI MIC Organizing files g Deleting (a file/ all files in a folder/ all folders except S/ all folders) Display Select a file or folder Press and hold [ERASE] for 1 second or longer. When a file is deleted. Selecting All files in All folders All folders Deleted files cannot be recovered. a file a folder except S * Protected files cannot be deleted. g Moving Preparation: Play the file to be moved ( page 16). Files can be moved both Display Select the destination folder Move ways among folders A, B the moving Press and hold Turn [ ]. and C. menu [q/g] for 1 second Files can be moved from Press and hold or longer. Destination folder folder M to folders A, B, C [ FOLDER/ Play will stop and the Number of files in and S, but files cannot be MENU] for file is moved to the end the destination folder moved to folder M. 1 second on longer. of the selected folder. Preparation: Select a folder containing a file to protect. g Lock (file protection) Turn [ ]. 1 the deleting menu Press [ERASE]. 2 3 Delete 1 2 3 * Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * ] Turn [ and press [q/g] to confirm. 1Turn [ ] and press [q/g] to confirm. 2Press [STOP]. * To unlock, select the file you want t o u n l o ck , t h e n confirm. RQT8828 1 Display 2 Select "LOCK" the menu 3 Select the file you want to lock Basic use/Advanced use 19 Security functions Security functions of this unit Folder S and password This unit has 2 security functions. 1Password set in this unit 2Authentication key set with Voice Editing (See Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file).) * Folder S is used to secure files. Once set, a password is necessary for playing files in this folder. * The password is a 4-digit number. You can set the password using any combination of numbers. To play files in folder S, enter the password you set. * You can move files in other folders to folder S, but you cannot move files in folder S to any of the other folders unless the password matches. MEMO Password (This unit) Authentication key (Voice Editing) 1 Display the menu * Setting the password Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. 20 ] to 1Turn [ select a number. 2Press [q/ g] to move to the next digit. After entering the fourth number, press [q/ g] to confirm. 3Press [STOP]. Write down the password in the MEMO space (above) to keep it in memory. * To initialize the password, select " " in step 3 and enter the password you set. * To move among digits, tilt the joystick to [p/ o] in step 4. 2 Select " " Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 3 Select " " Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 4 Set password the RQT8828 p/o HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE 1 Playback using the password Select folder S 1Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. 2Select " ". * 2 Select a file to be played 1Turn [ ]. 2Press [q/ g] to confirm. 3 When the password matches Enter The password is temporarily the password released and the selected file in folder S is played. The unit beeps twice ( page 11) and the password entry display reappears. When the password matches, the security function using the password is suspended for 10 minutes. When the password is released and no operation is performed for 10 minutes, the password is automatically set and files in folder S become unplayable. When wrong passwords are entered 5 times in succession, the unit stops accepting password entry for 15 minutes. When you forget the password Initialize the password by taking the steps below. 1Release all locks set on files in folder S ( page 19). 2Delete all files in folder S. (Deleted files cannot be recovered.) 3Enter the security menu and set the password as " ". How folder S is displayed Password is not set Password is set During password entry/ password release/playback Password release to end in 10 seconds * You can also keep the files in folder S and just delete the password. Connect this unit to a computer and use the computer to delete the password. (See Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file).) RQT8828 Advanced use 21 1Enter the 4-digit password. 2Press [q/ g]. When the password is wrong Recording to / from a cassette tape Read the operating instructions for the connected equipment. g Recording to a cassette tape recorder etc. Select the file to copy and play Audio cable (not included) Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug Stereo MIC jack Monaural MIC jack Record (PLUG IN POW ER) MIC Audio cable (not included) g Recording from a cassette tape recorder etc. Start playing Audio cable (not included) Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug (PLUG IN POW ER) Record Press [REC/PAUSE] RQT8828 Headphone jack MIC Audio cable (not included) 22 * The recorded sound may differ from the original recording. * Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level. Using the unit with a computer * Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Premium Edition (hereinafter ) is included for RR-US470, RR-US455 and RR-US450. * Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Standard Edition (hereinafter ) is included for RR-US430. * There are 2 CD-ROMs for . occupies 1 CD-ROM only. 1 Installing Voice Editing 1Start Windows. 2Insert the included CD-ROM (or CD-ROM #1) into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The program installer starts automatically. · When the installer does not automatically start (1) From the "Start" menu click "Run". (2) Type " :\Launcher\VEdV1Launcher.exe" and click "OK". is the CD-ROM drive ID. Installation starts. Follow on-screen instructions for any subsequent operations. · Change the CD-ROM #1 for #2 according to the message that will appear in the middle of installation. Installation continues automatically. · Change the CD-ROM #2 for #1 according to the message that will appear when the installation of #2 is complete. · The voice recognition engine and text to speech/translation engine should start installing while Voice Editing is being installed. (Alternatively, you can install them afterwards.) Selecting "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" automatically re-starts the computer and completes installation. 3Click "Voice Editing Ver. 2.0". 4Click "Finish" from the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen. RQT8828 Advanced use / Reference 23 Using the unit with a computer 2 Connecting this unit to a computer with the USB cable You cannot operate the unit while it is connected to a computer. · Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Slanted Align the jack orientation. Insert straight in with USB symbol facing downward. Upside down (USB symbol facing upward) USB cable (included) Connect one IC Recorder only. This software does not support simultaneous use of multiple IC recorders. RQT8828 Caution: Use only the included USB cable with a ferrite core when connecting to computer. " appears. When transferring data, " · When connected to a computer, " Do not disconnect the USB cable while " " is flashing. " flashes. 24 3 Starting Voice Editing 1Double-click the "Voice Editing" icon on the desktop. After double clicking, a dialog box for entering the authentication key appears.