Panasonic RN-102 User Manual

Panasonic

Microcassette™ Recorder

RN-102/122

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Operating Instructions

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

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REC/SLE ВАТТ Indicator (RN-122)

MONIT Jack

Cassette Compartment Cover

The shape of RN*102's cover is different from this figure.

Tape COUNTER and Reset Button (RN-122)

Speaker

Power Source

VOLUME/ VAS LEVEL

Two Panasonic UM-3, R6/LR6 batteries or equivarent (not included)

MIC Jack

"(RN-122)

'SLEЯONE Selector (RN-122)

MIC

REC Button REW/REV Button PLAY Button

VAS (RN-122)/ PAUSE/

FAST PLAY

Selector

FF/CUE Button STOP/EJECT Button

TAPE SPEED Selector

Battery Compartment

(back)

•Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and damage this unit.

•Do not mix batteries (old and new) or types (carbon and alkaline).

•When the batteries are weak, the tape speed will slow down, the sound will become distorted, and the volume will decrease.

•if the set is not used for a long period of time or is used only from an AC power source, remove all the batteries to prevent potential damage due to possible battery leakage.

•For AC power operation, use only Panasonic AC adaptor (RD-9443HA, optional).

DC IN Jack (DC IN3Ve-S)-0)

Battery removal

Press the © side toward the © battery terminal and lift up.

Rècord Prevention Maintenance

Removing the tab(s) of the cassette (with a small screwdriver) will prevent accidentai erasure. To record again, cover the hole of the tab with adhesive tape.

Screwdriver

Get into habit of cleaning the head assembly (after every 10 hours or so) with a cotton swab dampened with a little alcohol.

Specifications

Power Requirement:

Power Output: Tape Speed:

Program Time:

AC; 240 V, 50 Hz (with optional

Panasonic AC adaptor RD-9443HA)

Battery; 3 V (two UM-3, R6/LR6,

300 mW

1.2 cm/s, 2,4 cm/s 2 hours with RT-60MC microcassette

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Track System: Input: Output: Speaker;

Dimensions: (WxHxD)

Weight:

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2-track monaural recording and playback DC IN; 3V MONITOR 4cm

60x117x23.7 mm 135 g (RN-102), 138 g (RN-122) without batteries

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Operations

■ Recording

1. Open the Cassette Compartment. Insert the cassette. Close

the cover.

2. Set the PAUSE Selector to "OFF”. (RN-102)

Set the VAS/PAUSE Selector to "VAS” if VAS feature Is desired or "OFF” If not. And set the SLE Selector to "ON” if desired. (RN-122)

3. Set the TAPE SPEED Selector as desired.

The "2.4" position is suggested for better sound quaiity.

(2.4 cm/sec., Standard play) The “1,2" position makes it possible to record for 120 min,, using 60 min. microcassette tape. (1.2 cm/sec., Long play)

4. Press the REC Button. (The recording level is automatically

adjusted.)

•The Lighting of the REC/BATT Indicator shows that the tape is running and recording is being made. (RN-122)

•When using VAS recording adjust the voice activation level using the VOLUME Control. Normal settings are 4 to 7. (RN-122)

5. To Stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT Buttort.

■ Playback

1 Set the FAST PLAY Selector to “FAST PLAY” if this feature Is

desired.

2. Press the PLAY Button.

3. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME Control and select the desired tone; "HIGH” or "LOW” by setting the TONE Selector, (RN-122)

4. To stop playback, press the STOP/EJECT Button.

•The monitor system enables you to listen, through the earphone to the sound as It is being recorded. The monitor level can be adjusted by the VOLUME Control.

•When recording, previously recorded signals on the tape vytll be erased automatically.

•Recording can be started during playback by simply pressing the

REC Button.

■ CUE and REVIEW (when the PLAY or REC

Button has been pressed.)

The recorded sound can be monitored at a fast speed, as long as the FF/CUE or REW/REV Button is pressed.

•At the end of the tape, be sure to press the STOP Button.

(RN-102)

•If the tape reaches Its end except playing or recording, the silent-stop system will not operate, so the STOP/EJECT

Button should be pushed to place the unit in the stop

condition. (RN-122)

■ VAS (Voice Activated System) recording

(RN-122)

In the VAS mode of operation, the recording starts automatically

when sound is picked up by the microphone and stops in about 4

seconds after there is no sound picked up by the microphone. This feature is useful to minimize tape waste and lets the user give extra thought to tile dication without the interruption of manually operating the start and stop contiols while recording.

•To use the feature set the VAS/PAUSE Selector to “VAS".

•For normal recording level set to "4—7". To record loud sounds only, set the VOLUME Control to "1 -3". To recomi soft sounds, set it to “8—10". No sound is recorded at "0”.

■ SLE (Sound Level Equalizer) recording (RN-122)

SLE improves recording In remote locations, away from the source. This is helpful in class and conference rooms. The SLE Recording Indicator will turn to be green that recording is in

progress.

■ Fast Play Selector

Playback speed can be about 20% faster setting the FAST PLAY

Selector to “FAST PLAY".

■ Silent Auto>Stop (RN-122)

When the tape comes its end during playback (or recording), the tape stops moving and the power is turned off. This is called "Silent Auto-Stop". After silent auto-stop functions, be sure to press the STOP/EJECT Button.

■ Fast Forward and Rewind

The tape will rewind rapidly when the REW/REV Button is pressed.

The tape will move forward rapidly when the FF/CUE Button is

pressed.

Notes

• Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and damage this unit.

•Do not mix batteries (old and new) or types (carbon and alkaline.)

•If the set is not used for a long period of time, or is used only from

an AC power source, remove ail the batteries to prevent potentiEü damage due to possible battery leakage.

■ Pause

The tape movement can be stopped temporarily by setting the PAUSE Selector to “PAUSE”. To resume ttie operation, set to “OFF". Do not set to "PAUSE" for a long time to prevent the deformation of the Pressure roller.

■ Tape Counter and Reset Button (RN-122)

The digits returns to “000" when the Reset Button is pressed. The

digits advance with the tape to provide a reference to quickly find a desired portion of tape.

•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, as this may deform the cabinet.

•Avoid spray-t^e insecticides. Some insecticides contain chemic als that could cause cabinet deformation.

Panasonic RN-102 User Manual

Microcassette™ Recorder

Operating Instructions

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