PANASONIC RR US300 Instruction Manual [fr]

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Istruzioni per l’uso

Mode d’emploi

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Betjeningsvejledning

Bruksanvisning

IC Recorder

Digitales Diktiergerät

Registratore IC

Magnétophone à puce

Grabadora IC

IC-recorder

IC-optager

IC-inspelare

Model No. Modell Nr.

Modello numero

Modèle n°

Nº de modelo

Model Nr.

Modelnr.

Modellnr.

RR-US300

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change.)

1 USB extension cable [K2ZZ04Y00005]

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Table of contents

Preparation

Supplied accessories........................................ 2

Part names ....................................................... 4

Screen display ..................................................5

Inserting a battery .............................................6

Turning the power on/off ................................... 7

Hold function..................................................... 7

Setting the time................................................. 8

Basic Operations

Recording ......................................................... 9

Playing ............................................................ 10

Deleting files and formatting ........................... 11

Advanced Operations

Changing the microphone sensitivity .............. 12

Changing the sound quality ............................12

Recording at a specified time

(Timer recording) ............................................13

Changing the playback speed ........................ 14

A-B Repeat playback ...................................... 14

Playback from a specified position

(Time search) .................................................15

Repeat play (Repeat) .....................................15

Dividing files ...................................................16

Listening to audio with earphones ..................17

Recording by connecting an external

microphone ..................................................... 18

Connecting to other devices ...........................19

Common settings............................................ 20

Using the unit with a computer

System requirements...................................... 21

Connecting the unit to a computer..................22

Opening the folders of the unit .......................24

Importing files to a computer and organising

files ................................................................. 25

File names ......................................................26

Others

Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions) ..............27

Error messages .............................................. 27

Troubleshooting guide ....................................28

Specifications ................................................. 33

Care and use ..................................................34

Maintenance ................................................... 35

Useful Information ..........................................37

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Part names

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External microphone jack (

(ø 3.5 mm monaural mini jack) Headphone/earphone jack (

(ø 3.5 mm monaural mini jack)

Recording indicator (Operation indicator) OPR/HOLD switch

OPR: Operation

LCD display

STOP/RETURN]

[

REC]

[

(Volume up)

(Fast backward)

(Volume down)

(Fast forward)

[ OK] (Play/OK)

[MENU/REPEAT MODE]

[ERASE/ ]

Built-in monaural microphone

Built-in speaker

Battery cover

Hand strap hole

USB plug

USB plug cover

)

Screen display

The following explains the screen items. Some items may not be displayed simultaneously.

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Status indication

• Indicates the recorded audio file number and other information.

Battery indicator (➜ page 6)

Recording sound quality (➜ page 12)

Level meter

• Indicated while volume of the recording sound source, playback position, remaining recording time when stopped, or volume or other settings are being adjusted.

A-B Repeat playback/ Repeat play (➜ pages 14 and 15)

Screen display during playback (➜ page 10)

Screen display during recording (➜ page 9)

Status indication

• Indicates the time and other information.

Menu setting items (➜ pages 8, 12, 13, 16 and 20)

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Inserting a battery

Open the battery cover (1 and 2)

The remaining battery level is indicated as shown below while the unit is operating.

Blinking

Battery cover

AAA LR03 battery (not supplied)

1 Make sure

and are correctly oriented.

Close the battery cover (

and 5)

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● Use an alkaline battery.

● Remove the battery from the unit when you will not

use the unit for a long period of time.

● If the battery runs out, “ ” blinks. Replace the

battery as soon as possible.

● When the battery runs out of power, “

indicated and then the power turns off automatically.

● Depending on the battery state and the operation to

be performed, even if the power turned of the battery ran out of power, the unit may be able to be used for a while if it is turned on again. However, the unit may suddenly turns off during operation due to insufficient battery power.

● A certain level of battery power is required to

delete files, format the unit (➜ page 1 files (➜ page 16). If any of these operations are performed when the battery indicator is “ power will be turned off because the battery will run out of power.

● Turn the power off before removing the battery.

If the battery is removed while the power is on,

• data may be lost or the unit may be damaged.

Set the clock after inserting a battery for the first time or replacing the battery. (➜ page 8)

” is

f because

1) and divide

”, the

Turning the power on/off

OPR/HOLD switch:

OFF ON

Hold function

Button operations are ignored when the Hold function is on.

To switch the Hold function on:

Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the “HOLD” side during recording or playback. “

” appears and the Hold function turns on.

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To turn the power on:

Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the ON side to turn the power on. The display lights up.

To turn the power off:

Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the OFF side while the unit is in the stop state.

Auto power off:

The power automatically turns off after 30 minutes elapse when the unit is in a recording pause or stop state. If the power is turned off by the auto power off function, slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the OFF side before turning the power on.

Set the clock after turning the power on for the first time. (➜ page 8)

To switch the Hold function off:

Slide the OPR/HOLD switch in the opposite direction of “HOLD”. “

● When the Hold function is on, operation is ignored

● When recording or playback finishes while the Hold

” appears and the Hold function turns off.

even if the buttons are pressed while the power is on (“ unintended operations such as the stopping of recording or playback.

function is on, the power turns of

” is displayed), enabling you to prevent

f automatically.

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Setting the time

The clock is used for file names (➜ page 26) and recording date and time information so set the correct date and time. The date and time need to be set after the battery is replaced.

• Turn the power on beforehand. (➜ page 7)

• After turning the power on for the first time after purchase or replacing the battery, proceed to step

Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE].

Press or to select “DATE”

and press [ OK]. Press

set “ ” (year) and press .

• Set the last two digits of the year. (“11” in the case of 2011)

Press

(month) and press .

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● The clock operates with a monthly loss/gain of approx. ±60 seconds at normal temperature.

● The clock setting will be cleared if the battery completely runs out of power.

or to

or to set “ ”

Press

or to set “ ” (day)

and press .

• To return to the previous setting item,

Press

press

or to select the time

display format and press .

Select “ ” for 24-hour display, and “ ” for 12-hour display.

• The display format that is blinking is currently selected.

Press

or to set “ ” (hour)

and press .

Press

or to set “ ”

(minute).

To change the setting, press and to move between the items, and press

again to make the setting.

Press [

setting.

• The date and time are set and the clock

OK] to confirm the

starts to operate.

and

Recording

• Turn the power on beforehand. (➜ page 7)

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [

Press [

Each press: Pause Resume recording

STOP/RETURN].

REC]. (Recording starts.)

• If you press [MENU/REPEAT MODE] during recording, the indication switches between the remaining recording time and elapsed recording time.

Stopping recording:

STOP/RETURN].

Press [

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The recording indicator lights. (Blinks while paused.)

Level meter

Number of file being recorded

● Before recording, check that there is sufficient battery power remaining.

● If no operation is performed for approx. 30 minutes while recording is paused, the unit turns

● Change the microphone sensitivity or sound quality as necessary. (➜ page 12)

● Note that if you rub the unit with a hand or an object touches the unit during recording,

a rustling sound will be recorded through the microphone.

(Blinks while paused.)

Remaining recording time

File

Recorded audio data from the starting point to the ending point is saved as a file. The saved data is called a file.

• The maximum number of files that can be recorded is 199.

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Playing

• When the unit is not in the stop state,

• Select a file beforehand. (See below)

STOP/RETURN].

press [

Press [

Playback progress

OK]. (Playback starts.)

Adjusting the volume

Turning up the volume: Press . Turning down the volume: Press .

The volume range is 0 to 20. (The factory setting is “10”.) If you turn the power off with the volume set to 17 or higher, the volume will be set to 16 the next time the power is turned on.

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Displayed during playback

Selecting a file

Select a file with or . Each press changes the file number.

File number

Each press of [ STOP/RETURN] changes the displayed information (remaining recording time/Total playback time (Length of the selected file (duration of time))/current time/ date/recording time/recording date).

Operations during playback

Jumping (skipping):

Press or quickly. Pressing to the beginning of that file. To return to the previous file, press from the beginning of the file.

Fast backwarding/Fast forwarding (searching):

Press and hold or .

Stopping playback:

Press [

part way through a file jumps

within approx. 1 second

STOP/RETURN].

Deleting files and formatting

Delete unnecessary files.

• When the unit is not in the stop state,

There are three methods to delete files.

● Deleted files cannot be restored.

● Cancelling is not possible while formatting.

● Before deleting data, check that there is sufficient battery power remaining.

● Do not remove the battery while formatting.

● With file deletion (

● After a file is deleted, the subsequent file numbers displayed on the unit are decreased.

STOP/RETURN].

press [

: Select one file and then delete it.

: Delete all files in the MIC folder

(the actual folder is not deleted).

: Delete all data in internal memory

such as the data in the MIC folder and the data in the DATA folder that you can see when the unit is connected to a computer (format).

), only files that can be played on the unit can be deleted.

The operation indicator blinks during deletion. It may take several minutes for the deletion to complete.

Press

number of the file to delete.

This step is not necessary for the “ methods.

Press [ERASE/

• To cancel the deletion, press

Press or to select the

deletion method and press

or to select the

” and “ ” deletion

[ERASE/

STOP/RETURN].

[

] again or press

[ OK].

• When you want to delete only one file, select the method while making sure you do not accidentally select “ “

Press

”.

or to select “ ”

and press [ OK].

” or

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Changing the microphone sensitivity

Change the microphone sensitivity in accordance with the loudness of the sound source. When the sound source is loud, set the sensitivity to “ set the sensitivity to “

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [

1 Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE].

Press or to select “ ”. Press or to select “ ” or

” (LOW). When it is quiet,

” (HIGH).

STOP/RETURN].

Changing the sound quality

You can change the sound quality for recording.

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [

1 Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE].

2 Press or to select “ ”.

Press or to select “ ” or

“ ”.

: Sets the microphone sensitivity to the

high level.

: Sets the microphone sensitivity to the

low level.

(The factory setting is “

Press [

setting.

OK] to confirm the

”.)

(The factory setting is “

Press [

setting.

● The length of time that recording is possible

changes depending on the sound quality. (➜ page 33)

STOP/RETURN].

: High sound quality mode

(128 kbps, monaural)

: Long recording mode

(32 kbps, monaural)

OK] to confirm the

”.)

Recording at a specified time (Timer recording)

Recording indicator

Press

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [

STOP/RETURN].

1 Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE].

Press

press [ OK].

or to select “ ” and

for the time to start recording and press .

Press or to select the minute

for the time to start recording and press [ OK].

Press or to select the

recording time and press .

: 30 minutes

: 1 hour

: 2 hours

: Until there is no empty space : Disable the timer setting

● If the power is off at the specified time, the power turns on and the timer recording starts, and

then the power turns of If the unit is in a playback state, playback stops and the timer recording starts.

● Timer recording is not possible in the following cases:

When the unit is connected to a computer, when the number of recording files has reached 199, when there is no free space in the internal memory, and during recording or while recording is paused.

f at the end time.

After you set a timer recording, “ ” is displayed. At 1 minute before the specified time, the “ the unit enters the standby state. If you press [ timer recording or standby, you can cancel the timer recording.

or to select the hour

”, recording indicator, and “ ” blink and

STOP/RETURN] during a

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Changing the playback speed

The playback speed can be adjusted in 21 steps from the slow speed of 0.5 times normal speed (50%) to the fast speed of 2 times normal speed (200%).

Press [ Press

playback speed.

• : Each press of this button increases

•

The playback speed can be adjusted in 10% steps for speeds faster than normal speed, and 5% steps for speeds slower than normal speed.

•

Press [

The setting value is confirmed.

● Normal playback may not be possible

depending on the file.

OK] during playback. or to adjust the

Playback speed

the playback speed.

: Each press of this button reduces the

playback speed.

Press [ STOP/RETURN] to return to 100%.

OK].

A-B Repeat playback

Set a start point (A) and finish point (B) to repeat playback between those points.

Press [ERASE/

] during

playback.

The start point (A) is set and “ and “ displayed.

Press [ERASE/

” (lighting)

” (blinking) are

] at the

finish point (B).

The indication changes

” (lighting) and

to “ A-B repeat playback starts.

Cancelling A-B Repeat:

Press [ERASE/ ] again. (A-B Repeat can also be cancelled with [

or .)

● You cannot set A-B Repeat when the time

between the start point (A) and finish point (B) is approx. 2 seconds or less.

● If the file is played to the end while the start

point (A) is set, the end of the file is set as the finish point (B) and

● A range that spans across two files cannot

be set for

A-B Repeat.

A-B Repeat indication

STOP/RETURN],

A-B Repeat starts.

Playback from a specified position (Time search)

Playback is possible from a time-specified position.

Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE]

during playback.

Playback stops and the current playback position (time) is displayed.

Set the playback

start position.

Press or to select “hour”, “minute”, and “second” and

or to

press change the values.

• Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE] or STOP/RETURN] to return to

[ playback.

Press [

Playback starts from the specified position.

● Time search playback applies only to the

currently selected file.

OK].

Repeat play (Repeat)

Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE]

for at least 2 seconds during playback.

The repeat mode changes each time you press [MENU/REPEAT MODE] for at least 2 seconds.

Repeat mode indication

No indication: Plays back the files

(lighting): Plays back only the one

(blinking): Plays back all the files

normally. The unit enters the stop state after playback of the last file finishes.

selected file repeatedly.

repeatedly.

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Dividing files

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You can divide 1 file into 2 files at a specified position. A necessary part can be extracted or an unnecessary part can be cut.

Press [

position you want to divide the file during playback.

2 Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE].

Press

“DIV” and “ ” blink.

● A file length of approx. 2 seconds or more is required to divide a file.

● A file cannot be divided at the beginning.

● Divided files cannot be restored.

● After a file is divided, one file is added.

● If there is no empty space in internal memory or if 199 files have already been recorded, a file

cannot be divided.

● For the file names displayed on a computer after the file is divided, see page 26.

STOP/RETURN] at the

or to select “DIV”.

Press

or to select “ ”

and press [ OK].

The operation indicator blinks during dividing. Then, the file is divided into 2 files and the playback stops at the beginning of the second file.

• When “

• Select “

” appears, file dividing is

complete.

” to stop dividing.

Listening to audio with earphones

Connect earphones (not supplied). (Plug type: ø 3.5 mm monaural mini plug) Recommended additional earphones: Panasonic RP-HV154, RP-HJE120 (the product number is correct as of June 2011.) When stereo type earphones are used, the audio from both the left and right is monaural.

Monitoring the audio during recording

You can listen to the audio to monitor it during recording.

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Insert all the way in.

Adjusting the volume:

You can adjust the volume by pressing or but the audio that is recorded will not be affected.

Listening to the audio during playback

The audio can be heard from the built-in speaker during playback. In places that are noisy or where it is difficult to hear, listen to the audio through earphones.

● If you connect earphones, the audio will no longer be

output from the built-in speaker

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Recording by connecting an external microphone

Record by connecting an external microphone (monaural microphone) to the external microphone jack of the unit. With a stereo microphone, the audio of just the L channel side is recorded in monaural.

1 Connect the external microphone.

● Also read the operating instructions for the device to be connected.

● If the loudness of the sound source is too low or high, adjust the microphone sensitivity. (➜ page 12)

● The built-in microphone of the unit does not work while a device is connected to the external microphone jack.

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Microphone (not supplied)

Insert all the way in.

Use a microphone with a plug-in-power function and ø 3.5 mm mini plug.

Press [

For the recording operations, see page 9.

REC] to start recording.

Connecting to other devices

Recording from the unit to another device (dubbing):

1 Connect as shown below.

Audio cable with resistor (not supplied)

Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug

Stereo device

Recording from another device to the unit:

1 Connect as shown below.

Mini microphone jack

Stereo device

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Audio cable with resistor (not supplied)

Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug

Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug

Monaural device

Insert all the way in.

Plug type: ø 3.5 mm monaural mini plug

Record.

Start recording on the recording device.

On the unit, play the file you want to dub.

(➜ page 10)

Recording device

● Also read the operating instructions for the

device to be connected.

Select the connection cable to use in accordance with

●

whether the device to be connected is monaural or stereo. If the wrong cable is used in combination with the unit, recording may not be able to be performed properly. For example, only 1 channel may be recorded.

● The sound quality after dubbing may differ from the

sound quality before dubbing. To record at a suitable volume, adjust the volume on the unit.

●

Monaural device

Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug

Insert all

the way in. Headphone jack of a portable device, component stereo, etc.

Record.

Start recording on the unit. (➜ page 9)

Start playback on the external device.

Plug type: ø 3.5 mm monaural mini plug

● Also read the operating instructions for the

device to be connected.

● If the loudness of the sound source is too low or

high, adjust the microphone sensitivity (➜ page 12). Alternatively, adjust the volume of the other device.

● If a stereo type cable is used, the R channel is not

recorded.

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Common settings

The following settings of the unit are common to both recording and playback.

Common settings operation

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [

1 Press [MENU/REPEAT MODE].

Press

setting item (“ ” or “ ”).

• The setting item that is blinking is currently selected.

Press or to change the

setting.

• If you press or , the setting is confirmed and you can set the next setting item.

Press [

For “Setting the time”, see page 8.

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STOP/RETURN].

or to select the

OK].

BEEP (Beep sound)

Set the beep sound for during button operation.

: No beep sound.

: Beep sound.

(The factory setting is “

● Even if the beep sound is set to “

operation beep sound is not output during recording or while recording is paused.

”.)

”, the

LED (Recording indicator)

Set whether the recording indicator lights during recording.

: Does not light.

: Lights.

(The factory setting is “

● Even if “LED” is set to “

blinks during operations such as file deletion.

”.)

”, the indicator

System requirements

Computer IBM PC/AT compatible machines, Macintosh

• Windows

• Windows Vista

Interface USB port (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you use a USB hub.)

Even if the system requirements mentioned in this document are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

∗

(Macintosh) This software operates on the standard driver of OS.

∗

Operation is guaranteed only on a compliant OS. ∗ Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS.

∗

Operation is not guaranteed on home-made computers.

∗

When using Windows Media® Player, your computer must fulfill the system requirements of Windows Media®

∗

Player. Please consult Microsoft Corporation for details of Windows Media

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of

∗

Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. and other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

∗

IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

∗

Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

∗

Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks or

∗

trademarks of the respective developer companies. Note that the ™ mark and ® mark do not appear in this document.

Depending on the computer environment, malfunctions may occur (e.g. Audio data recorded on this unit

∗

cannot be used. etc.). Panasonic and Panasonic dealers cannot be held liable for any lost audio data or other direct or indirect damage except in cases of intentional of gross negligence.

This model is not compatible with TRC/ADPCM format IC recorders made by Panasonic. Also, files recorded

∗

on this unit cannot be played on those IC recorders and/or MP3 files recorded on this unit cannot be read using Voice Editing software supplied with those IC recorders.

You can transfer contents recorded on this unit to your PC without using the dedicated software. The

∗

computer software (Voice Editing) is not supplied with this unit.

• Windows

• Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.6

XP Home Edition/Professional and SP2, SP3

and SP1, SP2

Ultimate and SP1

7 Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/

Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate

Player.

(As of June 2011)

Pre-installed version

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Connecting the unit to a computer

You can import the recording files that were recorded with the unit to a computer.

• Start the computer beforehand.

• Turn the unit off beforehand.

Remove the USB plug cover.

Store the removed USB plug cover in a safe place.

● Keep the USB plug cover out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

Insert the unit into the computer.

Match the orientation of the USB plug with that of the USB port and insert it straight into the USB port.

Computer

● If the USB plug cannot be inserted firmly due to

the condition around the USB port, use the USB extension cable (supplied).

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● Operation is not guaranteed if the unit is connected

with a cable other than the supplied USB extension

cable.

This unit

● Do not use any other USB extension cables except

the supplied one.

Do not use the supplied cable with other devices.

Caution: Use only the supplied USB extension cable with a ferrite core when connecting to computer.

● When the unit is connected to your computer, it

can operate without the battery supplied by the computer.

■ The first time you connect the unit to a

computer

Because multiple “Found New Hardware” messages will appear, do not disconnect the unit from your computer until all messages disappear.

■ Screen display when connected to a

computer

During connection During file transfer

Never remove the unit during data transfer.

The file data or the unit may be damaged. The unit cannot be operated while connected to a computer.

, because power is

● When the unit is connected to a computer, the

computer may not start (restart). It is recommended that the unit be disconnected before starting (restarting) the computer.

● Operation is not guaranteed when two or more USB

devices are connected to one computer or a USB hub or cable other than the supplied extension cable is used.

● If a computer is started (restarted) or enters standby

mode while the unit is connected to it, the computer may not recognise the unit. Disconnect and then reconnect the unit or reconnect the unit after the computer is restarted.

● Please see the Operating Instructions for the

computer

■ Removing the unit

Double-click the icon (Windows XP: [ ], Windows Vista / Windows 7: [ of the computer screen and follow the on-screen instructions for removing the unit. (The icon may not be displayed depending on the operating system settings.) The unit turns off after it is removed.

]) on the task tray at the bottom

■ USB mass storage function

The unit functions as USB memory and is recognised as a computer’s external storage device. The data files on the computer can be transferred and saved to the unit.

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Opening the folders of the unit

The screenshots are for Windows XP (operating system). The display may differ depending on the operating system.

Right-click “IC RECORDER (G:)” (this

• Connect the unit to a computer beforehand. (➜ page 22)

Right-click “My Computer” from the Start

menu and select "Open".

The unit is indicated as “IC RECORDER”.

The components of the computer and the external storage device shown here are examples. They may differ depending on your computer. A different letter may be indicated for “G” of “IC RECORDER (G:)”. Depending on the computer you use, the unit may be

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indicated as “Removable Disk”.

unit) and select “Open”.

Right-click the MIC folder and select

“Open”.

The recording files on the unit appear.

Importing files to a computer and organising files

• Open the IC RECORDER (this unit) displayed on the computer screen and open the MIC folder beforehand. (➜ page 24)

Importing recording files to a computer

Right-click a recording file on the unit

and select “Copy”. Right-click a folder on the computer and

select “Paste” to import the file to the computer

Folder on the unit Folder on the computer

Playing recording files from a computer:

Right-click a recording file on the unit and select “Play”.

Deleting unnecessary files from a computer:

Right-click a recording file on the unit, select “Delete”, and select “Yes” to confirm the deletion.

Do not rename the folder.

If you use a computer to rename the MIC folder, a new MIC folder will be created when you turn on the unit and the files in the folder that was renamed will no longer be able to be played.

● You can also import recording files to a computer by

dragging and dropping them.

● Never remove the unit during data transfer

data or unit may be damaged or all of the data may be lost.

● Do not use a computer to format the unit.

● The extension of the files displayed on a computer

is “MP3”.

● The DATA folder is used to store data files. You

can see this folder from the computer but it is not displayed on the screen of the unit.

. The file

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File names

File names displayed on the computer:

Example: In the case of a file recorded at 17:20 on September 20, 2011 001M_110920_1720.MP3

“_”

(Single-byte)

A file name like the one above is displayed on the computer but a number such as 1 is displayed for a file on the screen of the unit.

Automatic changing of file names as a result of file deletion/division:

If a recording file on the unit is deleted, the subsequent files are moved back one place and the file numbers are automatically reassigned accordingly.

Example: When “002M_110925_0905.MP3” is deleted

001M_110920_1720.MP3 002M_110925_0905.MP3 003M_111003_1233.MP3 004M_111231_1915.MP3

The file number parts of all file names

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If a file is divided, one file is added. The file numbers of the files following the added file are automatically increased and

the file number parts of the file names are changed.

following the deleted file are changed.

File number (001 to 199)

Folder name (MIC)

Recording date

(6 single-byte characters)

Recording time

(4 single-byte characters)

File extension

001M_110920_1720.MP3 002M_111003_1233.MP3 003M_111231_1915.MP3

To return files imported to a computer to the unit:

Returning the files imported to a computer to the original folder on the unit enables them to be played on the unit. (Files that have been renamed cannot be played.) However, if files on the unit have been renamed as a result of an operation such as deleting a file, the files you are attempting to return will have the same file numbers as files on the unit and may not be able to be played on the unit.

Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions)

Question Answer

Can I play files recorded on other Panasonic IC recorders?

Can I use the audio editing software (Voice Editing) supplied with other Panasonic IC recorders?

Can I use a manganese battery? • A manganese battery and nickel-cadmium battery cannot be used.

• The unit cannot play files recorded on other Panasonic IC recorders. However, files recorded on the unit can be played on another Panasonic IC recorder if you place them in its MUSIC folder.

• The software cannot be used for files recorded on the unit.

Panasonic recommends using an alkaline battery.

Error messages

Error message Checkpoints

• This is displayed when you attempt to record more than the maximum number of files (199) that can be recorded. (➜ page 9)

• This is displayed when you attempt to record to internal memory when there is no space. (➜ page 33)

• This is displayed when you attempt to play a file when there is no file in the folder.

• Replace the battery with a new one.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Symptom Checkpoints Battery Cannot use a battery that

can still be used with another device.

Operations The unit does not work. • Has the battery become dislodged? Remove the battery completely and

Cannot operate the unit.

Recording Memory space is used up

quicker than expected.

I hear a howling noise mixed with the audio when I listen with earphones (not supplied) during recording.

Recording ended part way through.

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• The unit considers the battery to be empty at the point in time when the battery level becomes low.

then reinsert it properly. Also try replacing the battery with a new one.

• Is the unit in the hold state? Cancel hold. (➜ page 7)

• The unit cannot be operated when connected to a computer.

• Is the unit in the hold state? Cancel hold. (➜ page 7)

• The unit cannot be operated when connected to a computer.

• The length of time that recording is possible greatly differs depending on the sound quality. (➜ page 33) Select the sound quality according to the purpose of use. (➜ page 12)

• Is there a large number of files? Organise the files. (➜ page 11)

• Turn down the volume. (➜ page 10)

• Keep the earphones and unit away from each other.

• When using an external microphone, keep the earphones and external microphone away from each other.

• If the unit is dropped or otherwise subjected to an impact or the battery becomes dislodged or runs out of power during recording, the recording data may not be able to be updated.

• Has the internal memory run out of space?

Symptom Checkpoints Recording Cannot record. • Is there free space in internal memory?

• Does the folder contain the maximum number of files that can be recorded (199)? If there are 199 files recorded, no more files can be recorded.

” is displayed during

“ recording.

Sound skipping occurs in the recording file.

• Writing to internal memory may have become slow. Back up the files to a computer and then format the unit.

• Was the unit formatted using a computer? If the internal memory is formatted using a computer, the optimum performance of the unit may not be achieved. Format it with the unit. (➜ page 11)

Recorded audio includes a rustling noise.

• If you rub the unit with a hand or an object touches the unit during recording, a rustling sound will be recorded through the microphone. Try your hardest to avoid contact with an object during recording with a microphone.

Recorded sound is distorted. There is a noise at the beginning of the audio.

Noise is incorporated in the recorded audio, making it difficult to hear.

• Lower the microphone sensitivity (➜ page 12) or move further away from the recording sound source.

• If you are using the unit and a mobile phone close to each other, keep them away from each other.

• Set the optimal recording settings by changing the sound quality and microphone sensitivity (➜ page 12) and performing trial recordings.

Recorded sound is too loud or too quiet.

• Change the microphone sensitivity. (➜ page 12)

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Troubleshooting guide

Symptom Checkpoints Recording Cannot perform timer

recording.

Playing No sound is output from the

speaker. Cannot hear any sound. Cannot play a recording file

even though it was recorded on the unit.

Cannot play or correctly play files in the MIC folder.

The playback speed is fast or slow.

No sound is output from the earphones (not supplied) or the sound is difficult to hear or includes noise.

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• Is there free space in internal memory?

• Does the folder contain the maximum number of files that can be recorded (199)? If there are 199 files recorded, no more files can be recorded.

• The unit cannot be operated when connected to a computer. Remove it from the computer.

• Are earphones (not supplied) connected? (➜ page 17)

• Adjust the volume. (➜ page 10)

• Has the file been renamed? Only files in the MIC folder that are named according to the file naming conventions can be played. Even if a file has not been renamed, it cannot be played if its file number is the same as that of another file in the folder. (➜ page 26)

• Have MP3 files created with a computer been transferred to the unit? MP3 files created with a computer cannot be played even if they are transferred to the unit.

• Did you change the playback speed? (➜ page 14)

• Is the plug firmly inserted all the way in?

• Is the plug dirty? (Wipe the plug clean.)

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