Panasonic RQ-L11, RQ-L51, RQ-L31 User Manual

Mini Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. RQ-L51

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The illustration shows .

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

Rechargeable batteries (2) . . . . . . . RFCT0002-H

Remove the rechargeable batteries from their case before use.

AC adaptor/charger (1). . . . . . . . . . RFEA302C-S

¡To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368

or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

¡Use numbers indicated when asking for replace-

ment parts.

Supplied Accessories (RQ-L51 only)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 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

Power Source

Dry cell batteries

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

Battery removal

Press the d side toward the e battery terminal and lift up.

AC power operation

Use the included AC adaptor/charger.

Use the Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31 (optional).

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The AC adaptor/charger consumes approx. 1.3 W even when it is in standby mode. To save power when not in use, disconnect it from the AC power outlet.

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A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

LUM

MIC

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RPHO

MINI C

ASS

TTE RE

CORDER

TT LEVE

RECORDING

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PAUSE

REC

TIM

VOICE ACTIVATED S

YSTEM

MIC L

EVEL

N OR

STOP

HIGH

REC

PLA

REW

CUE

Rechargeable batteries

For initial use after purchase or after a long interval (more than three months), make sure to recharge the rechargeable batteries.

Use the included rechargeable batteries.

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DC IN 3V

After recharging (about 2 hours), install the charged batteries into the unit.

Note:

Do not recharge more than 8 hours at one time, or the rechargeable batteries life may be shortened.

Rechargeable batteries and charger

≥Use only the included charger when recharging. ≥During recharging, it is normal for the charger

and the rechargeable batteries to become slightly warm.

≥Avoid recharging or placing the rechargeable

batteries near sources of heat or humidity.

≥The included rechargeable batteries can be

recharged about 300 times. After that, their operation time becomes shortened. That’s time for replacing the rechargeable batteries.

≥Carry and store the rechargeable batteries in the

supplied battery carrying case to prevent contact with metal objects.

≥Do not peel off the plastic covering on the

rechargeable batteries. This covering has been fitted for your safety and removal can lead to short-circuiting of the battery.

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Basic Operation

Recording

You can use normal position type tapes only. The sound may not be recorded properly if high position tapes and metal position tapes are used with this unit. [PLAY] is also depressed with [

£] in step 5.

Tape playback

You can use normal position type tapes only.

Others

∫ Tape counter and reset button

The counter 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.

Note:

When you are resetting the tape counter, make sure that you push the reset button firmly and that the counter resets precisely to “000”.

∫ Auto Stop

During playback or recording, when the tape reaches its end, the automatic stop system will release the playback and record buttons and automatically turn off the unit.

Note:

¡Do not open the cassette holder during tape op-

eration.

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Function Operation

Stop Press [STOP].

Temporarily stop Set the [PAUSE]

selector to “PAUSE”. To resume recording, set it to off position.

∫

Follow up recording

Recording can be started during playback by simply pressing [

£].

Function Operation

Stop Press [STOP].

Fast forward Press [FF/CUE].

Rewind Press [REW/REV].

When the tape reaches the end after fast forward or rewind, press [STOP] to release the button.

VOLUME

MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

EARPHONE

MINI CASSETTE RECORDER

BATT LEVEL

VAS

OFF

RECORDI

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PAUSE

REC

MODE

REC TIME

VOICE ACTIVATED SYSTEM

MIC LEVEL

NORM

STOP

HIGH

REC

PLAY

REV

REW

CUE

∫

EARPHONE

REW/REV

STOP

FF/CUE

000

PAUSE

FullEmpty

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REC

1 1

121

PLAYBACK

PLAY

VOLUME

VAS

OFF

MICLEVEL



NORM



HIGH



3 4 5

PAUSE

Recording/ Playback side

INSTALL BATTERIES.

INSERT A CASSETTE.

TAPE COUNTER

Reset button

RELEASE [PAUSE].

PRESS [PLAY].

ADJUST THE [VOLUME].

RELEASE [PAUSE].

SET [VAS] TO OFF.

BATTERY CONDITION

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Two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

(not included) batteries

Included rechargeable batteries

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MIC jack

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

RQTT0453-P

F1201MA0

SELECT MIC LEVEL.

SELECT REC MODE.

1X: To record sound at a

normal speed.

3X: To record sound at

three times longer than the normal speed for long meetings, etc.

Select HIGH if you want to record relatively soft sounds.

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SELECT REC MODE.

Choose the same mode you used for recording.

RBRC

Ni-Cd

PRESS [£].

RECORDING

BATTERIES

MAINTE-

NANCE

PLAYBACK

Cue and review

Sound can be monitored at a high speed 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.

The [BATT LEVEL] indicators light during operation. As the charge reduces the lamps go out.

When the batteries are weak

The indicator under “E” becomes dim or turns off.

≥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 doors and windows closed.

≥To avoid product damage, do not expose

this product to rain, water or other liquids.

≥If a gritty noise is heard, wipe away the dirt

on the plug.

≥Mobile phones can cause noise if used too

close to the unit. Separate if this occurs.

≥Avoid using or placing this unit near

sources of heat.

≥This speaker does not have magnetic

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

Track system 2 track, monaural Recording system DC bias, Magnet erase Monitor system Fix Power requirement

Battery: DC 3 V (two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

batteries)

Rechargeable battery: DC 2.4 V

With two included rechargeable batteries

AC: 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption; 5 W With included AC adaptor/charger

With optional Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31

Frequency range

Playback:

180 Hz–7000 Hz

Rec/Playback:

250 Hz–6300 Hz

Tape speed

4.8 cm/s (1

⁄8 ips) and

1.6 cm/s (

⁄8 ips)

4.8 cm/s (1

⁄8 ips)

Speaker 3.6 cm (1

⁄16") 4 ∞

Jack

Input:

MIC; 0.25 mV (150 –600∞)

Output: EARPHONE; 8 ∞

Dimensions (W∑H∑D)

86.0q112.1q37.2 mm (3

⁄8"q47⁄16"q115⁄32")

Mass

199

g (7 oz.) with rechargeable batteries 163 g (5.7 oz.) without batteries 157 g (5.5 oz.) without batteries

Play time:

[When used at 25uC (77uF) on a flat, stable surface]

Alkaline dry cell batteries;

Recording: About 25 hours Playback: About 17 hours ( )

About 18 hours ( )

Included rechargeable batteries ( only);

Recording About 10 hours Playback About 7.5 hours

¡The play time may be less depending on the operating

conditions.

Note:

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

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Specifications

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.

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EST. 1924

Product Service

User memo:

Side A

Tab for side B

Adhesive tape

Tab for side A

≥Align the poles (d and e) 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.

Battery level indicators

The sound is recorded automatically, so there is no tape waste. To use VAS , set the [VAS] selector to “1” or “2” in step 4.

1: If you wish to record lower levels of

sound than usual.

2: If you wish to record only the louder

sounds.

Note:

After using VAS , set the [VAS] selector to “OFF”

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The sound can be heard with an optional earphone plugged into the [EARPHONE] jack. ≥Plug type: 3.5 mm (1⁄8 in.) monaural

Note:

≥You can not adjust the volume during

recording.

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 an external microphone

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Record prevention

To record with VAS (Voice Activated System) function

Monitoring

Plug the external microphone (not included) into the [MIC (PLUG IN POWER)] jack.

≥

You can use a condenser microphone without a built-in power supply.

≥Plug type: 3.5 mm (1⁄8 in.) monaural

If the surfaces are dirty

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

≥Never use the alcohol, paint thinner or

benzine to clean this unit.

≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read

the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

For a cleaner crisper sound

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).

Panasonic Limited Warranty

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

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

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

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

For ninety (90) days—SD Memory Card— New SD card of the same memory capacity in exchange for a defective SD Card for ninety (90) days.

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: 1-800-833-9626 FAX: 1-800-237-9080

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.

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

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 pickup, 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 PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY 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 you have a problem with this product that is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the Company address indicated above.

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.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, 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 postage-affixed 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.

Power consumption in standby mode : 1.3 W

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be ser-

viced by qualified service personnel if:

1. (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been

damaged; or

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

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

1. (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

1. (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet dam-

aged.

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: Contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

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CAUTION

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER