Panasonic RRQR400, RRQR200, RRQR100 User Manual
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“hold” appears when a button is
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AAA SIZE (R03/LR03, UM-4)
(not included)
Release
Hold mode
Replace the batteries when
the indicator flashes.
After the batteries are inserted:
If the year starts flashing on the display, set the time
so the unit can keep track of the time and date of recordings.
For details see “Setting the time” (page 3).
Inserting the batteries
Long life alkaline batteries are recommended.
If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured
by Panasonic are recommended.
If the battery cover comes
loose:
Push the cover’s levers into the
cutouts in the compartment as
shown in the illustration.
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. RR-QR400
RR-QR200
RR-QR100
Model RR-QR200 is only for the U.S.A.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of
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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
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
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2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan
RQT5967-P
F0301KB0
Note .
Do not press the buttons while inserting the batteries. This may cause malfunction of
the unit or its display.
The battery indicator
The flash memory preserves files and file information even if you remove the batter-
ies or they go flat. Other memory items, however, revert to the factory settings if you
take more than thirty seconds to replace the batteries or leave flat batteries in the
unit for an extended period.
Note .
≥The battery indicator is not shown while the recorder is stopped.
≥The unit does not work correctly if the battery cover is not closed completely.
Hold function
This function prevents accidental operation.
Note .
≥Lay the ribbons under the batteries to make removal easier.
≥Be sure the ribbons do not stick out when the lid is closed.
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Ribbons
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
Release HOLD before attempting any operation.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION:
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.
4 (A, B, C, D)
LP (Long play)
RR-QR200
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Within 10 seconds,
press [PLAY/STOP, SEL]
to set the item.
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the day
2
the month
1
the year
Model
Folders
Available
recording
time
Recording mode
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12 or 24 hour
time display
Changing modes
Each time [MODE] is pressed, the modes
change in the following order.
Locking files (see page 8)§
v
Recording mode (see page 5)
v
Microphone sensitivity (see page 5)
v
Voice activated system (see page 5)
v
Playback speed (see page 6)
v
Operation tone (see page 11)
v
Timer recording (see pages 9 and 10)
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Timer playback (see pages 9 and 10)§
v
Time setting — year>month>day>
time display>time — (see above)
§Not displayed if there are no recordings.
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≥The original display is restored if an operation isn’t performed within 10 seconds.
≥Settings can be canceled by pressing [STOP].
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the time
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Within 10 seconds,
turn [PLAY/STOP, SEL]
to select the item.
Correcting the time settings
Press [MODE] to display the setting you want to correct, then and
to change it.
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MODE
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1Press [FOLDER] to
select the folder to
record into.
2
Press [$REC, %PAUSE].
Recording begins and the recording indicator lights
.
3Press [STOP].
Recording stops.
The display changes in the following order:
Recording time
Total number
of files
File number
Folder
SP (Standard play)
HQ (High quality)
RR-QR400
420 minutes
131 minutes
65 minutes
200 minutes
65 minutes
32 minutes
RR-QR100
100 minutes
31 minutes
15 minutes
To pause recording:
Press and hold [$REC, %PAUSE].
The recording indicator flashes.
Press again to resume recording.
To record through the external microphone:
Plug the external microphone (not included) into the [MIC] jack.
Then follow the steps 1-3 as illustrated above.
You can use a condenser microphone with or without built-in power supply.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (
1
⁄8 in.) monaural
To check available recording time:
Press [MODE] while recording.
Press again to restore the display.
Recording time displays
The display shows minutes and seconds.
: The display shows hours and minutes when the length of recording and
remaining recording time are 300 minutes or longer.
The time indicator is a rough guide to the remaining recording time. The sections
disappear as available time reduces and the last section flashes when there is about
10 percent left.
“FULL” is displayed when there is no time or file numbers left. Erase unnecessary
files to continue recording.
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SELECT
SET
SET SET
SET
SET SET
SET
Recording
Files can be stored in separate “folders”. Each folder can hold up to 99 files.
Total recording time depends on the model and recording mode (see page 5,
“Changing recording mode”).
Normal display
B
MS
HQ
B
HQ
MS
Available
recording
time
Time indicator
Setting the time
Set the time after inserting the batteries so the times for the recordings are saved.
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy. (Monthly accuracy i/j 60 seconds.)
Repeat 1 and 2 to complete the settings.
HQ
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REC
DATE
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REC
DATE
HPMM
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MS
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
Note .
≥Total recording time is the combined time of all the folders.
≥The recording mode is originally set to “HQ”.
≥The recording being made can be lost if the unit receives a shock (e.g. it is
dropped), or if the batteries and cover come loose.
≥Leave VAS (page 5) off when recording important files.
Date
of recording
Time
of recording
Length
of recording
MIC
Built-in microphone
Recording indicator
This display also appears when there is
about 10% of the total recording time left.
Press [MODE] to show the normal recording display for about 3 seconds.
RR-QR400
e.g. Display for
RR-QR400
To stop playback
To move to other
files during play
Cue and review
∫ Changing recording mode
Three modes can be selected. The mode is originally set to HQ (“HI”).
1 Press [MODE] several times until the
recording mode display is displayed.
2 Within 10 seconds, turn [PLAY/STOP, SEL] to select
the required mode.
Recording mode changes the total recording time.
3 Within 10 seconds, press [PLAY/STOP, SEL].
The mode is selected.
Note .
“HQ” lights in other displays to indicate you have selected high quality mode.
∫ Changing microphone sensitivity
Two levels of microphone sensitivity can be selected.
The level is originally set to “H”.
1 Press [MODE] several times until the mi-
crophone sensitivity display is displayed.
2 Within 10 seconds, turn [PLAY/STOP, SEL] to select
the required level of sensitivity.
3 Within 10 seconds, press [PLAY/STOP, SEL].
The level is selected.
Note .
Microphone sensitivity is shown only when sensitivity level is being changed.
It is not shown constantly.
∫ Preventing unnecessary recording
(Voice activated system: VAS)
VAS detects silence and pauses recording automatically.
The voice mark flashes while VAS is waiting for a sound to record.
1 Press [MODE] several times until the
voice mark is displayed.
2 Within 10 seconds, turn [PLAY/STOP, SEL] to select “On”.
3 Within 10 seconds, press [PLAY/STOP, SEL].
VAS is now on.
To turn the function off:
Select “OFF” in step 2 and press [PLAY/STOP, SEL].
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Long play modeStandard play modeHigh quality mode
High: Relatively soft sounds are
recorded.
Low: Only relatively louder sounds
are recorded. Use when
recording close to the mouth.
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Note .
Volume may be changed after cueing, reviewing, stopping and dividing files.
∫ To check the remaining playback time:
Press [MODE] during play.
Press again to restore the display.
Time indicator:
The sections disappear clockwise to indicate
remaining playback time.
∫ To listen to the first few seconds of each file
(Intro-scan)
Press and hold [PLAY/STOP, SEL] while stopped for a moment.
The first 5 seconds of each file are played, in order, beginning with the first file.
If you want to listen to a file in full, press [PLAY/STOP, SEL] while it is playing.
∫ To change playback speed
Three playback speeds can be selected. The speed is originally set to normal.
1 Press [MODE] several times
until the playback speed display
is displayed.
2 Within 10 seconds, turn [PLAY/STOP,
SEL] to select the speed.
3 Within 10 seconds, press [PLAY/STOP, SEL].
The speed is selected.
For your reference
Press and hold [STOP] to restore normal playback speed.
∫ Using earphone (not included)
Use a monaural type if you want to listen with an
earphone.
Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack.
Sound will not be heard from the speaker.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (
1
⁄8 in.) monaural
Press during play.
Press again to resume playback.
Turn slowly.
Return to the beginning of the file
by turning backward. Turn again within
3 seconds to move to the previous file.
Turn quickly during play. You can cue and
review not only within a file, but the previous and the following files as well.
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Slow
Normal
Fast
Voice
mark
Microphone sensitivity display
Recording mode display
Playback
speed
display
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HQ
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1Press [FOLDER] to select
the folder containing the
file you want to play.
2Turn [PLAY/STOP, SEL]
to select the file
you want to play.
Information about the selected file
appears in the following order:
1 Date of recording
2 Time of recording
3 Length of recording
4 Number of files
5 Normal display
3Press
[PLAY/STOP, SEL].
Playback starts.
4Adjust the
volume.
Remaining
playback
time
Playback
To stop play
Press [STOP]. Press [PLAY/STOP, SEL] to resume play from you stopped.
Other methods of playback
Use [PLAY/STOP, SEL].
Play time
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Earphone
jack
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Time indicator
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Plug in firmly.
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