Panasonic RN-502 User Manual

Panasonic

Microcassette™ Recorder

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Operating instroctions

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

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Power source

■ Dry cell batteries □
Insert two UM-3 (R6/LR6, not included) bat

teries.

Battery removal

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

When the batteries are weak

The REC/BATT check indicator will become dim or

turn off during recording (Only RN-502). Q
Also, the tape speed will slow down, the sound will

become distorted and the volume will decrease.

■ AC power operation Q

Connect only Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

To make recording

Follow the steps 1~4 as figure B -

Use a tape with tabs in place.

The recording level is automaticalty adjusted.

The built-in microphone Is omnidirectional, so that

recording is available in every direction.

■ To stop recording

Press STOP/EJECT.

■ To temporarily stop recording

Set the PAUSE selector to PAUSE.
To resume recording, set it to OFF.

■ To play the desired tone (Only RN-502)
Set the TONE selector to HIGH or LOW.

■ To fast forward and rewind
Press FF/CUE (fast forward) or REW/REV (rewind).

Note:

When the tape reaches the end, press STOP/

EJECT to release the button and turn off the unit.

■ Cue and review
Sound can be monitored at a high speed for as
long as the FF/CUE (cue) or REW/REV (review) is
held down during playback.
When the button is released, normal playback will
start.

■ Tape counter and reset button (Only RN-502)

The digits returns to "000" when the reset button is
pressed. The digits advance with the tape to pro
vide a reference to quickly find a desired portion of
tape.

Notes

•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 ciosed,
as this may deform the cabinet.

• Do not bring magnetized commuter passes, credit cards,
recorded tapes, etc., close to the monitor speaker.

•When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC

power outlet.

■ To recording through the external micro
phone (Only RN-502)

Plug the external microphone (not included) into

the MIC jack. Then follow the steps 1-4 as figure

■ Silent auto-stop (Only RN-502)

When the tape comes to its end during playback (or

recording), the tape stops moving and the power is

turned off. After that, be sure to press the STOP/

EJECT Button.

■ To record for a long time

Set the TAPE SPEED selector to 1.2.

Jt is recommended 2.4 position for better sound

lity.

To prevent possible damage to this unit

•Load new battery with their polarities (© and 0) aligned

correctly.

•Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal shortcircult may

occur,

•If this unit is not to be used for a long period of time, or
used on AC mains supply, remove the batteries and store
them in a cool and dry place.

•Remove spent batteries immediately.

•Do not use old and new batteries together. Also never

use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.

■ Head care Q

To ensure good sound quality, be sure to clean the head
after approximately every 10 hours of use with a cotton
swab dampened with a little alcohol.

■ To record with VAS (Voice Activated System)

function (Only RN-502)

The sound is recorded automatically, so there is no
tape waste.

To use VAS function, select VAS in step 2 and

adjust the VAS LEVEL

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 levels of sound

than usual.

No sound is recorded at the “0" position.

■ Sound Level Equalizer recording

(Only RN-502)

SLE improves recording in remote locations, away

from the source. This is helpful in class and confer

ence rooms.
The sound level equalizer indicator will light in

green when recording is in progress.

■ Follow up recording

Recording can be started during playback by sim

ply pressing REC.

■ Quick review

To listen to the sound you have recorded, press
and hold REW/REV.

When the button is released, playback will start.

■ Monitoring

The sound can be heard with an optional earphone
plugged into the MONIT jack.
(Plug type: Monaural mini)

•Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to
prevent hearing damage.

■ Record prevention □

Removing the tab(s) of the cassette (with a small screw
driver) will prevent accidental erasure. To record again,

cover the hole of the tab with adhesive tape.
® Screwdriver (S) Sidel
© Side 2 © Tab for Sidel

Technical Specifications

Power

requirement:

Power output:
Speaker:
Tape speed:
Program time

at “1.2" speed:

at "2.4” speed:

Track system:

Output:

Input (Only RN-502):

Dimensions

(WXHXD):

Weight:

(without batteries)

Note:

Specifications are subject to change witiiout rK)tice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Battery; 3 V [Two UM-3,

(R6/LR6) batteries]

AC; with optional Panasonic AC

adaptor RP-AC31 (not
available in some countries)

360 mW (max.)

3.6 cm

1.2 cm/s, 2.4 cm/s

1 hour on one side

2 hours on both sides
30 minutes on one side

1 hour on both sides

(with RT-60MC microcassette

tape)

2 track monaural recording and

playback

MONITOR (80)

EXT. MIC (200-600Q)

58x117x23.7 mm

RN-202; 130g
RN-502: 135g

Note:

Do not adjust the volume during recording with the
VAS function, or the VAS LEVEL would be
changed.

To playback the tape Q

Follow the steps 1-4 as figure

■ To stop play

Press STOP/EJECT.

To play faster than usual

FAST PLAY selector to FAST PLAY.

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