Panasonic RN405, RN305 User Manual

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Function

Stop
Fast forward or rewind

Temporary stop

To play faster than usual

Function

Stop
Temporary stop

Recording for a long time

AC power operation

Basic operation

Basic operation

Operation

Press [STOP, EJECT].
Set [PAUSE

] to

PAUSE

.

To resume recording set it to

°.

Set [TAPE SPEED] to [1.2].

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions complete­ly. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Microcassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. RN-405

RN-305
RN-202

P

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

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Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

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

c

2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

RQT5405-P

F0100KB0

Power source

Use two R6/LR6, AA UM-3 (not included) bat­teries.

Press in and down towards the minus end.

ª Battery removal

Press the + side towards the - battery terminal
and lift up.

VOLUME

VOLUME/VAS LEVEL

5

4

1

STOP

EJECT

REW
REV

FF
CUE

TAPE COUNTER
RESET BUTTON

Playback side

2

OFF

PAUSE

FAST

PLAY

OFF

PAUSE

VAS/
FAST

PLAY

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3

2.4
TAPE

1.2

SPEED



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DC IN 3V

A

B

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

Recording

To playback tapes

4

VAS LEVEL

(Built-in)MIC

MONIT

(8Ω)

MIC jack

1

STOP

EJECT

Recording side

REC

3

2.4

1.2
TAPE

SPEED

2

OFF

PAUSE

FAST
PLAY

OFF

PAUSE

VAS/
FAST
PLAY

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REC/BATT

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Operation

During playback, press [STOP, EJECT].
In the stop mode, press [5 FF, CUE

] (Fast forward) or [

6 REW,

REV

] (Rewind)

.

Set [PAUSE

] to

PAUSE

.

To resume playback set it to

°

.

Set [FAST PLAY] to FAST PLAY.

Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below
for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing.
Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may
eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer
to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with
this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your
dealer for instructions.

For detailed instructions, contact an authorized
servicenter 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http://www.
panasonic.com).

BEFORE
CALLING

PROBLEM

No operations.

≥No sounds.
≥A gritty noise is heard.

CHECKPOINT

≥Have the batteries been installed with their polarities (+,

-) reversed?

≥Is the earphone plug firmly connected to [MONIT (8 h)]?
≥Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away the dirt from the plug.)

Cannot hear sound-too noisy. Separate the unit from mobile phones.
No recording. Have the tape’s accidental erasure prevention tabs been

broken out?

B

RN-405

Power requirement

Battery: DC 3 V

(two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

batteries)

AC: DC IN 3 V with

Panasonic AC adaptor
RP-AC31 (not included)

Frequency response 500–3500 Hz
Speaker: 3.6 cm (113⁄32 z)
Tape speed 1.2 cm/s (15⁄32 ips)

2.4 cm/s (15⁄16 ips)

Track system 2 track monaural

recording and playback

Jack: Input: ( only)

MIC; 0.25 mV (200-600 h)

Output: MONIT (8 h)

Dimensions(WtHtD) 58.0k117.0k23.7 mm

(25⁄16 zk45⁄8 zk15⁄16z)

Mass (without batteries)

; 130 g (4.6 oz.)
; 130 g (4.6 oz.)
; 134 g (4.7 oz.)

Specifications

A

Use Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31 (not includ­ed).

≥When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from

the AC power outlet.

Dry cell batteries

ª Program time (with RT-60 MC microcassette

tape)
At [1.2]:1 hour on one side
At [2.4]:30 minutes on one side

Note:

≥Use a tape with tabs in place.
≥The recording level is automatically adjusted.
≥The built-in microphone is omnidirectical, so that

recording is available in every direction.

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

Panasonic alkaline dry
cell batteries;

Recording; About 14.5 hours
Playback; About 9 hours

Recording; About 13.5 hours
Playback; About 9 hours

≥The play time may be less depending on the

operating conditions.

Play time:

Note:

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

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Sound can be monitored at a high speed as long as
[5FF, CUE] (cue) or [6REW, REV] (review) is
held down during playback.

When the button is released, normal playback will
start.

Cue and review

Note:

Set [TAPE SPEED] to the same setting as you
used for recording.

G

G

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This manual was printed
with soy based ink.

PLAY

The sound can be heard with ear­phone (not included) plugged into

[MONIT(8 ≠)].
≥Plug type: 3.5 mm (1⁄8 in.) monaural

Note:

≥

Any change made to the volume dur­ing recording will not affect the
recorded sound.

≥

Do not adjust the volume during with
the VAS function, or the VAS level
would be change (
Only).

REC/BATT check indicator ( Only)

OTHER

MAINTE-

NANCE

PRODUCT

SERVICE

CAUTION

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 comfortably and clearly,
and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfort­able sound level:
≥Set the dial and leave it there.

EST. 1924

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

To ensure good sound quality, be sure
to clean the head after approximately

every 10 hours of use with a cotton
swab dampend with a little alcohol.

Head care

For product service, product informa­tion or assistance with product opera-

tion, refer to the servicenter directory.

Do not attempt to remove the cover(s)
or repair the unit yourself. Refer ser-

vicing to qualified personnel only.

Product information

Removing the tab(s) of the cassette
(with a small screwdriver) will prevent
accidental erasure.

To record again, cover the hole of the
tab with adhesive tape.

To record through the external microphone ( Only)

Erasure prevention

When the tape comes to its end during
recording or playback, the tape stops
moving and the power is turned off.

After that, be sure to press [ STOP

EJECT].

Silent auto-stop ( Only)

Monitoring

Plug the external monaural micro­phone (not included) into [MIC].
Plug type: 3.5 mm (1⁄8 in.) monaural

Note:

≥Use a dynamic microphone or a con-

denser microphone with built-in
power supply. Do not use a con-

denser microphone without built-in
supply.

≥The built-in microphone will be auto-

matically disconnected.

[REC/BATT] check indicator will light
during recording.

When the batteries are weak
[REC/BATT] check indicator will be-

come dim or turn off during recording.

Also the tape speed will slow down,
the sound is distorted, and the volume
will decrease.

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Recording can be started during play­back by simply pressing [¥REC].

To listen to the sound you have
recorded, press and hold [6REW,
REV].

When the button is released, playback
will start.

Follow up recording

Quick review

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales
Company (collectively referred to as “The warrantor”) will repair this
product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the U.S.A.
or Puerto Rico from the date of original purchase in the event of a
defect in materials or workmanship as follows:

For one (1) year—Radio, Clock Radio, Radio with Tape Player
or Recorder, Speaker

For ten (10) days—Batteries—(when applicable)—New re-

chargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batter­ies. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

For assistance in the U.S.A. in obtaining repairs contact:

Panasonic Services Company
Panasonic PLUS Department

20421 84th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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.

Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the
above address. This warranty is extended only to the original pur­chaser.

For assistance in Puerto Rico contact, Panasonic Sales Company
at the address or telephone number above.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover
damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, improper maintenance, alteration,
improper antenna, inadequate signal pick-up, maladjustment of con­sumer controls, modification, line power surge, or commercial use of
the product, or damage that is attributable to acts of God, or service
by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE
TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MER­CHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. 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 above exclusions
or limitations 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 Panasonic PLUS
Department. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then
write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the company address
above or call toll free 1-800-211-7262.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company, Division
of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

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

If you ship the product

Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Attach a letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.

Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to
make repairs.

Customer’s Record

Model Dealer’s
No. Name

Serial
No.
or

Code Dealer’s
No. Address

Date
of
Purchase

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Small screw driver

Side A

Side B

Tab for side A

G

Heads

Capstan

Pressure
roller

Cotton swab

Press ¥REC.

Erase prevention
lever

The sound is recorded automatically,
so there is no tape waste.
To use VAS function, select [VAS] in
step 2 of Recording and adjust [VAS
LEVEL].

≥

No sound is recorded at the “0”
position.

≥

After using VAS function, set [VAS]
to °.

1-3: If you wish to record only the

louder sounds.

4-7: If you wish to record normal

level sounds.

8-10: If you wish to record lower lev-

els of sound than usual.

To record with the VAS (Voice Activated System) function

RN-405

( Only)

The digits return to “000” when the
reset button is pressed.The digits ad­vance with the tape to provide a ref-

erence to quickly find a desired por­tion of tape.

Tape counter and reset button ( Only)

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≥Avoid using or placing this unit near

sources of heat.

≥Do not leave it in an automobile ex-

posed to direct sunlight for a long pe­riod of time with doors and windows
closed.

≥To avoid product damage, do not ex-

pose this product to rain, water or
other liquids.

≥These speakers do not have magnet-

ic shielding. Do not place them near
televisions, personal computers or
other devices easily influenced by
magnetism.

BATTERIES

≥Align the poles (+ and -) properly

when inserting the batteries.

≥Do not mix old and new batteries or

different types of batteries.

≥Do not recharge ordinary dry cell bat-

teries.

≥Remove the batteries if the unit is not

to be used for a long time.

≥Do not use the batteries if the cover-

ing has been peeled off.

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.
≥If rechargeable batteries are to be

used, rechargeable batteries manu­factured by Panasonic are recom­mended.

RN-405

RN-405

RN-305

RN-305