Panasonic PQT8531-P, RR-US395 User Manual

Audio cable (not included)

Monaural mini plug

Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug

Monaural mini plug

Stereo MIC

Monaural MIC

Before use

ERASE

FOLDER/ MENU

EETING

DIC

TATI O N

REC/STO

Folder/menu

Play/enter [1], stop [∫], fast forward,

rewind/select

[: 9]

Erase

Recording/stop

Meeting/dictation

Volume (

i, j)

Recording mode

(

)

PLUG IN POWER

Hold

HOLD

FOLDER/ MENU

MEETING

FOLDER/ MENU

REC MODE

FQ SP

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

FQ SP

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

A

↓

B

↓

C

↓

←

HQ

↓

FQ

↓

←

FOLDER/ MENU

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

AB CD

REC

DICTATION

MEETING

DICTATION

REC/STOP

FQ SP

A B

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

FQ SP

A B

REC DATE

REMAIN

AB CD

REC

AB CD

REC

MIC

PLUG IN POWER

( )

FOLDER/ MENU

A B

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

FQ SP

A B CD

REC

VOL

ERASE

HQ FQ SP

A CD

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

A B CD

REC

REC DATE

REMAIN

REC DATE

REMAIN

A B CD

ERASE

A

↓

B

↓

C

↓

←

FOLDER/ MENU

FQ SP

A B

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

DATE

REMAIN

FOLDER/ MENU

FQ SP

REC DATE

FQ SP

REC DATE

REMAIN

FOLDER/ MENU

FQ SP

A B

REC DATE

REMAIN

FQ SP

MEETING

DICTATION

FOLDER/ MENU

AB CD

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHM DSM

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

AB CD

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

REC/STOP

HOLD

FQ SP

A B

REC

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHM DSM

Menu display

Operating Instructions

IC Recorder

Model No. RR-US395

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.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

RQT8531-P

F1205TH1016

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 this device. 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 America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

This statement is applied to only Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

NJ 07094

Hint 1

Release hold before operation

●There is no power button.

●

The unit returns to standby if there is no operation after 10 seconds have elapsed.

●

Press [∫] to stop the operation midway/cancel the setting.

Recording

Meeting recording

Dictation recording

Hint 2

Recorded contents

are stored in folders

●A maximum of 99 files can

be stored in each folder.

Select meeting or dictation recording

Folder

When dictation recording, the following settings are automatically set.

(Dictation folder is set)

For MEETING

For DICTATION

Select the folder

Each time you press

Dictation folder

File

Folder

Select the recording mode

Recording mode

(HQ mode is set)

Hint 3

Use HQ to record with high sound quality and SP for long recordings

Recording mode and recording time total of all folders

Long recording time

66hours 50minutes

SP FQ

Standard

()

play

Each time you press

2 (Enter)

4 (Enter)

(Dictation recording mode is set)

Change the microphone sensitivity according to the distance

39hours



Fine

()

quality

19hours 30minutes

High quality

High

()

quality

sound

When recording the source from a distance: HI

Select the microphone sensitivity

Press

and

hold

[]

Recording

()

from a distance

[]

Recording

()

up-close

(START REC)

Hint 4

Recording

(Monaural recording)

When recording close to the source: LO

[]

(STOP REC)

Recording information is displayed.

(Recording date)

(Recording start time)

(Total number of files)

(Recording time)

Preventing

unnecessary

REC DATE

※2

recording

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Timer play

REC DATE

File lock

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REMAIN

(While stopped)

Press and

hold

More than

()

2 seconds

E.g.: Microphone sensitivity

AMPMHMM DS

Use [ ] to change the menu and [ ] to enter

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Setting the time

※1

※1 Not displayed during dictation recording. ※2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file. ※3 Displayed only when the time is set.

Play speed

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

※3

Timer recording

REC DATE

Other recording methods

Recording automatically pauses when there is no sound.

Preventing unnecessary recording

VAS : voice

activated

()

system

Enter the menu mode

Press

and

hold

∫ To turn the function off

Turn the function off when recording important files.

The first 3 seconds will always be recorded.

∫Checking the remaining recording

time available

During

recording

()

Available recording time also appears when the remaining time becomes very short.

¥ Press again to return to the

elapsed recording time display.

Available recording time

2 Select “ ”

select “OFF” in step 3.

∫ Recording through an external

Use a plug-in power compatible microphone monaural.

3 Select “On”

[]

(ENTER)

microphone (not included)

[][]

Plug type:

3.5 mm (

(The built-in microphone switches off.)

Continuous play

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

※3

Operation beep

[]

(ENTER)

in.) monaural

⁄8

REC DATE

Preparation

Supplied accessories

Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.)

For the U.S.A.

∑ 1 USB cable . . . . . .(K1HA09BD0001)

∑ 1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0

To order accessories, refer to

“Accessory Purchases” on page 7.

For Canada

∑ 1 USB cable . . . . . .(K1HA09BD0001)

∑ 2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

Preparation

Flashes until the time is set.

Premium Edition)

Enter the menu mode

Select “yEAr”

Inserting batteries

AAA, LR03 battery (not included)

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

Replace the batteries within 30 seconds to preserve the settings. Recordings remain intact.

Replace the batteries

Setting the time

¥When the year is flashing (e.g. 2006), begin from step 3 below. ¥

While setting the time, the clock will return to standby if there is no operation

after 10 seconds have elapsed. If this happens set again from the start.

Press

hold

[]

Use

E.g.: Microphone sensitivity

and

¥ A menu is displayed.

to select

[]

(ENTER)

Playing/Erasing

Playing

Erasing

Organizing

()

Move

Select the folder

∫ A–D folder

∫ Dictation folder

The dictation

()

folder is selected

Play a file

Play the file you want to move

Use

You cannot restore files you erase.

Enter the move mode

Press

and

hold

Select file or folder

[]

File number

Press

and

hold

Destination folder

Number of files in destination folder

to select

After selecting, information at the time of recording is displayed.

Use

[]

∫Selected file

∫All files

in a folder

∫All folders

to select

Select the destination folder

Use

[]

to select

You cannot move a file from A–D folder to the dictation folder.

Play/Erase

[]

(Play)

∫ To adjust the

volume (0–20)

(Erase)

∫Basic operations during play

Play

Press and hold to turn one file repeat play On/Off.

You cannot use repeat when setting continuous play. (

➪ page 4)

Backward

Press to return to the beginning of the file. ( Press twice to return to the previous file.) Press and hold to search.

Stop play

(

Press

[]

Forward

Press to go to the beginning of the next file.

Press and hold to search.

to resume play.)

∫Listen to the first 5 seconds of each file (Intro scan)

1 Select the folder

➪ page 2)

(

Repeat play settings are automatically canceled.

2 Press and hold []

(Press again to return to normal play.)

Move

[]

(ENTER)

Other play methods

Enter the menu mode

Changing the play speed

(5 levels)

Continuous play

∫ To return to normal play

Plays the files in the folder continuously.

Enter the menu mode

∫ To turn the function off

Press

and

hold

While stopped, press and hold (more than 3 seconds) [ ].

Press

and

hold

Repeat play settings are automatically canceled.

∫Displaying the remaining play time

During

playing

()

¥ Press again to return to the

elapsed play time display.

Remaining play time

Select “SPEEd”

[]

Select “

[] []

select “OFF” in step 3.

[]

(ENTER)

”

[]

(ENTER)

∫Listening with the earphones (not included)

Saving (dubbing)

Select the file to dub and play

[]

Recording to a cassette tape recorder

Select the speed

[]

(Slow)

3 Select “On”

Plug type:

3.5 mm (

Recording

in.) monaural

⁄8

[]

(ENTER)

(Fast)

[]

(ENTER)

∫Year

[]

Use

to select

Set the time

The clock has a monthly accuracy of i/j 60 seconds at room temperature. When replacing the batteries, the clock stops and restarts when you reinsert them and close the battery cover.

∫Month

∫Day

∫Time

display

(12/24H)

∫Time

Use

[]

to select

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

File lock

Select the folder

∫ A

–D folder

∫ Dictation folder

Select the file

Use

[]

A B CD

REC DATE

REMAIN

to select

Enter the menu mode

Press

and

hold

∫ To unlock

Select “ ”

Use

[]

Do the above steps and select the file to unlock in step 2.

to select

Lock

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

FQ SP

A B CD

REMAIN

REC DATE

Recording

Recording from a cassette tape

MIC

PLUG IN

( )

POWER

recorder

Read along with the operating instructions of equipment you are connecting.

The recorded sound quality may differ from the original recording.

Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level.

Audio cable (not included)

Monaural mini plug

Audio cable (not included)

Monaural mini plug

2 3 4

Select the track to dub and play

Stereo mini plug

Monaural mini plug

Headphone jack

FOLDER/ MENU

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REC

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Using the timer

HQ FQ SP

AB CD

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

A B

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

A B

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HOLD

FQ SP

A B

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Recording level (When recording)/

Remaining memory

Recording (play) elapsed time

Battery indicator

Recording mode

Play indicator

File

Folder

Recording indicator

DATE

REMAIN

FOLDER/ MENU

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

FQ SP

AB CD

REC

EST. 1924

Preparation: Select the folder and recording mode

Enter the

imer

recording

menu mode

FOLDER/ MENU

Press

and

hold

Select “ , rEC”

[]

(ENTER)

(➪ page 2, 3)

3 Set the time

[]

Use

[]

Use

[]

Use

to select

“On”

the start time

the end time

AMPMHMM DS

DATE

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

Various functions

Canceling the operation beep

(ENTER)

Preparation: Select the file

Enter the

menu mode

Select “ , PLAy”

[]

Timer play

Press

and

hold

∫ To cancel the timer ∫ To confirm the set time

Even when “ ” or “

HQ FQ SP

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

select “OFF” in step 3-

From the menu

” are displayed during timer play, the repeat play or continuous play cannot be used.

Part names

Display

PMHM

MDS

Current time (In standby mode)

➪ page 2, 3)

(

[]

(ENTER)

REC DATE

(➪ page 4)

PLUG

(

)

Handstrap hole

Play/enter [1], stop [∫],

fast forward, [: 9]

USB connector [

3 Set the time

Use [ ] to select

, select “ , rEC” or “ , PLAy” and press [ ].

External microphone jack

Earphone jack

Hold

Clip

Battery cover

Display

Folder/Menu

Erase

rewind/select

Speaker

]

the start time

ERASE

“On”

Built-in microphone

Recording indicator

P O T /S C

DICTATION

LRE

MEETING

O V

REC MODE

A B

REC DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Recording/stop

Meeting/Dictation

Volume (i, j)

Recording mode

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

Preventing accidental button presses (HOLD)

Using the unit with a computer

1 Install Voice Editing.

For details, read the installation instructions for Voice Editing. (

Recording and operating problems may occur on some computer systems. Please note that Panasonic and Panasonic dealers cannot be held liable for any lost audio data or other direct or indirect damage except in cases of intentional or



gross negligence.

Caution:

Use only the included USB cable with a ferrite core when connecting to computer.

Installing Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition

(Save and edit sound files you have recorded with the unit.)

∫ Installing Voice Editing

Start Windows.

For the U.S.A.

Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

For Canada

Insert the included 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

Type “※:\Launcher\VEdV1Launcher.exe” and click on “OK”.

※ is the CD-ROM drive ID.

3 Click “Voice Editing Ver.1.0”.

Installation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions for any subsequent operations.

• 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.)

For Canada

• 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 installation of #2 is complete.

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 will need an IBM PC/AT computer with the following attributes or equivalent, and the following software and hardware in order to use this application. OS : MicrosoftRWindowsR98 Second Edition

※

Only available when the user is logged in as the system administrator. Cannot be used by multiple users. (Windows 2000 / WindowsRXP only)

• This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows Windows Windows NT

• Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS.

• This software is not Macintosh compatible.

Hardware :

CPU : Windows

RAM : Windows

Free hard disk space :

”

menu click on “Run”.

System requirements

Microsoft

WindowsRMillennium Edition

Microsoft

WindowsR2000 Professional MicrosoftRWindowsRXP Home Edition/Professional

95, WindowsR98 (except for WindowsR98SE) and

II 333 MHz or higher

Windows III 500 MHz or higher

Windows

100 MB or more

•

Additional free hard disk space may be necessary depending on the Windows

• Additional free space is required to install Acrobat recognition/text-to-speech/translation engines (all included), as well as “Voice Editing Launcher”(Office Add-In and Internet Explorer Contextual Menu Add-In).

• Additional free space is temporarily required for sound waveform display, voice recognition, textto-speech conversion, translation, sound recording, CD-R recording (Windows “

Voice Editing Launcher”.

• Installing all Voice Editing functions and engines for all languages requires approximately 650 MB ( ) or 1.5 GB ( ) of free space.

※

98 SE / WindowsRMe : IntelRPentium

2000 / WindowsRXP : IntelRPentium

98 SE / WindowsRMe : 128 MB or more 2000 / WindowsRXP : 256 MB or more

version and voice file being used.

ReaderR, DirectXR9.0c, and voice

For the U.S.A.

※

XP only), and

For Canada

3.1,

∫ Starting Voice Editing

Double-click on the “Voice Editing” icon on the desktop. After double clicking, follow the on-screen instructions.

∫ Using the operating instructions (PDF file)

From the Windows “start” menu, click on “All Programs” . “Voice Editing” . “Voice Editing Operating Instructions” or from the “Help (H)” menu in the Voice Editing main screen, click on “Operating Instructions (H)”.

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. Uninstall the following before installing Voice Editing Ver.1.0 (included).

• You cannot install two versions of Voice software on the same computer.

- Voice Editor 3 - Voice Editor 2

Previous versions of Voice Editing software (for Panasonic IC Recorder RR-US360/RR-US361)

- SD Voice Editor Ver.1.x

- Other versions of Voice Editing Ver.1.0

• Sound files made with previous versions will remain intact, but you should back them up to be sure.

Drive : CD-ROM drive (for installation)

Sound : Windows compatible sound device Display : High Color (16 bit) or more. Desktop resolution of

Interface : USB port (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you

Other requirements :

Note

The following hardware limitations should be noted.

• This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.

• This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.

• This software may not run properly on 64-bit computers.

•

Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating

instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

• This software may not run properly on home-made computers. The following limitations should be noted.

• Voice recognition, text-to-speech, and translation engines are installed on the same drive as the operating system (usually the C drive).

• The operating system must support the languages of the voice recognition, text-to-speech, and translation engines.

•

Before voice recognition, the speaker's voice must be registered in

a training process. Sound files of speakers whose voices have not been registered in training cannot be converted to text correctly.

• Translation (interpreter) results are merely one example of translation (interpreter), and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. We cannot be liable for the translation (interpreter) results in any way. Additionally, please refrain from publishing, selling, or distributing unedited translation (interpreter) results, which may violate copyright law.

Necessary software :

CD-R/RW drive (required to use the CD-R writing function in Windows

800 k600 pixels or more. (1024 k768 pixels or more recommended)

use a USB hub or extension cable.)

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

DirectX Microsoft Office 2000/XP/2003 (support for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required when using the Office Add-in)

XP)

8.1 or later / Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 7 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 7 if you reside in Canada.

No operation.

“U01” appears on the display.

“2006” flashes.

“EE:EE” is displayed. Available recording time does not increase correspondingly after erasing files.

There is no sound from the earphone or it is difficult to hear or

Recording stops.

“– – – –” appears instead of the recording date.

Playback speed is too fast or slow.

“FULL” appears.

No sound from the speaker.

Cannot erase a file or folder.

Cannot move a file.

A recording disappeared.

Cannot set timer recording/playback.

Timer recording/playback does not work.

Cannot set timer recording/playback at the same time.

Timer recording does not work.

Cannot use a battery that can be used on other equipment.

Cannot select a folder.

Sound is distorted.

Voice Editing does not start or does not work correctly.

Cannot successfully convert sound to text on the computer.

➪ page 5)

Enter the menu mode

Press

and

hold

∫ To turn operation beep on

Select “bEEP”

[] []

[]

Select “OFF”

(ENTER)

select “On” in step 3.

In order to prevent accidental operations while recording or while stopped, button operations are ignored.

“hold” is displayed if a button is pressed

HOLD

while hold is on.

move up

∫ To release

While stopped, switch to hold to save the batteries.

move down

2 Connect this unit to a computer

with the USB cable.

This unit can not be operated.

Connect one IC Recorder only while using Voice Editing. This software does not support simultaneous use of multiple IC recorders.

When connected to a computer “PC” appears, and when transferring data “PC” flashes.

Do not disconnect the USB cable while this is flashing.

Symptom

noisy.

≥The hold function is on. ( ≥Make sure the battery cover is closed. ≥Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted. ≥

Make sure the

≥You cannot operate when the unit is connected to a computer.

battery

≥The battery has run down.

≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)

≥This can occur after repeatedly recording and erasing files.

Unlock all your files, then erase all folders to remedy this.

≥Ensure the plug is inserted firmly. ≥Wipe the plug clean.

≥VAS (➪ page 4) may have functioned.

≥Set the time. (

➪

≥Set play speed to normal. (➪ page 4)

≥There are 99 files in the folder. ≥There is no remaining recording time.

– Erase unneeded files. (➪ page 2, 3)

≥There is no sound when you have connected an earphone.

≥The file is locked. (➪ page 2, 3) ≥The folder is already empty.

≥You cannot move files to folders that already contain 99 files ≥You cannot move files from A–D folder to the dictation folder

(➪ page 3)

≥Recordings can disappear if the unit receives a shock (e.g. it is

dropped), or if the batteries and cover come loose during recording.

≥You can set the timers within 24 hours of the current time. ≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)

≥The settings are canceled if the batteries are removed and the

clock settings clear.

≥When you set both, only the one you set last works.

≥You cannot set the timer if there is less than one minute of

available recording time.

≥This unit determines the battery empty even if there is actually life

left in it. This is to preserve the clock and other memory items.

≥Press [$FOLDER/%MENU] briefly. You will enter the menu

mode if you hold the button down for 2 or more seconds.

≥

When sound other than voice is recorded, this may occur during playback.

≥Make sure that “PC” is on this unit’s display, and that this unit is

recognized as a drive in Voice Editing. If it is not, disconnect the USB cable from this unit, then reconnect it.

≥The connection may not work if you connect via a USB hub or

USB extension cable.

≥Refer to “Frequently Asked Questions” in the Voice Editing

operating instructions (PDF file).

6 7 8

Checkpoints

➪

above)

cover is attached to the rubber strap.

page 1)

[]

(ENTER)

USB cable (included)

. .

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

1. (a) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

1. (b) The unit has been exposed to rain; or

1. (c) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

1. (d) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other

servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” below. For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:

In Puerto Rico contact Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the above address.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

The serial number of this product can be found on the back of the cassette compartment cover or inside the battery compartment. Please note it in the space provided below and keep as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

–If you see this symbol–

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and

from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Panasonic Services Company - Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen, TX 78503

Tel. (787) 750-4300 Fax. (787) 768-2910

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

anasonic Portable Audio Products Limited Warranty

All Portable Audio Products except item listed below Rechargeable batteries (in exchange for defective item)

Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen, TX 78503

Product or Part Name

your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Parts

One (1) Year

Ten (10) Days

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

Labor

One (1) Year

Not applicable

F1104

Specifications

Power output: Frequency response:

S/N: Jack:

Output jack; Input jack;

Speaker:

Earphone, 3.5 mm (

Mic, 3.5 mm (

Power requirement:

Dimensions (WtHtD):

Max dimensions;

Cabinet dimensions;

Mass:

with batteries; without batteries;

240 Hz – 5,100 Hz (HQ mode)

300 mW (max.)

230 Hz – 3,400 Hz (FQ/SP mode)

36 dB (HQ mode)

in.); 0.5 mW 16 ≠

⁄8

in.); 0.56 mV plug in power

⁄8

28 mm (1

⁄32

2 AAA size (LR03) batteries

35.0 mm k 100.2 mm k 24.0 mm

k 3

⁄8

32.8 mmk 99.3 mmk 22.5 mm

⁄16

k 3

⁄32

About 62 g (2.19 oz.) About 39 g (1.38 oz.)

Operational temperature range:

Battery life:

0 oC – 40 oC (32 oF – 104 oF)

[When used at 25 oC (77 oF) on a flat, stable surface]

Batteries

mode

in.) 8 ≠ DC 3 V

Panasonic

alkaline

batteries

in. )

⁄16

≥The battery life may be less depending on the

operating conditions.

in. )

⁄8

FQ/SP

Play back

About 9 hours 30 minutes

About 11 hours 30 minutes

Note:

≥Specifications are subject to change without notice. ≥Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Recording

About 14 hours 30 minutes

About 19 hours 30 minutes

Care and Use

To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cable, only use adequate accessories with cable length less than 3 m.

∫ Unit

≥

Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with the doors and windows closed.

≥To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to

rain, water or other liquids.

≥Do not keep this unit and magnetized cards (bank

cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.

≥The speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not

place it near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.

∫ Batteries

≥Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use

if the covering has been peeled off.

≥

Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting the batteries.

≥

Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries.

≥Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit

for a long time.

≥Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or sub-

ject to excessive heat.

≥Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries. ≥Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage

which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

≥

Keep out of the reach of small children. Accidental swallowing of batteries can result in stomach and intestinal damage.

∫ Allergies

Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

≥Microsoft and its logo as well as Windows, Windows NT and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trade-

marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. ≥Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and

other countries.

≥Nuance Communications, the Nuance Communications logo, and RealSpeak Solo are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

≥Adobe and its logo, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ≥Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks or

trademarks of the respective developer companies. Note that the

For Canada

“TM”

mark and “R”mark do not appear in some parts of this document.

≥FineSpeech(TM).

ONLY FOR CANADAONLY FOR U.S.A.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

∫ Listening caution

Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level:

≥Start your volume control at a low setting. ≥Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfort-

ably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level: ≥ Leave it there.

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of authorized Panasonic service facility.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

Panasonic Factory Service:

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Link:

“ServicentresTMlocator” under “Customer Support”

Richmond, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc. 12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627

1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link:

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

“Contact Us” on

www.panasonic.ca

Mississauga, Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418

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