Panasonic RRUS310E User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it, cs, pl]

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Model No.

RR-US310

VQT4R68

M0113KZ0

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Features

Recording

Playing back to listen

with speaker or earphones

• Playback of MP3 music files

• Shadowing convenient for language learning

• Playing back with your preferred sound quality (Noise cancellation, chorus playback)

Connecting this unit to a computer

• Moving files to/from a computer. Organising recorded and music files.

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Recording using the Timer

• You can record at a specified time.

in lesson, lecture, etc.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.)

1 USB extension cable [K2ZZ04Y00005]

Sales and Support information (For the United Kingdom and Ireland customers)

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the U.K.: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, (Excluding public holidays).

•

For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.

Order accessory and consumable items for your product

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• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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Table of contents

Preparation

Features ..............................................................2

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

Part names ..........................................................5

Screen display .....................................................6

Inserting a battery ................................................7

Turning the power on/off ......................................8

Hold function........................................................8

Setting the time....................................................9

File and folder ....................................................10

Selecting the folder ............................................10

Basic Operations

Recording .......................................................... 11

Playing ...............................................................12

Deleting files and formatting ..............................13

Advanced Operations

Selecting the recording scene

(SCENE SELECT) .............................................14

Changing the sound quality

(Recording mode) ..............................................15

Switching microphone sensitivity .......................16

Reducing low frequency noise

during recording.................................................16

Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS) ..........17

Recording at a specified time

(TIMER RECORDING) ......................................18

Changing the playback speed ...........................19

A-B Repeat play ................................................19

Shadowing .........................................................20

Playback from a specified position

(TIME SEARCH) ................................................21

Repeat play (REPEAT) ......................................21

Using sound effects ...........................................22

Reducing noise during playback (Noise cancellation)/ Adjusting sound level automatically/ Enabling broader sound (Chorus playback)/ Using the equaliser (Sound EQ)

Listening to music on this unit ...........................24

Listening to the sound using earphones ............25

Dividing files ......................................................26

Recording by connecting

an external microphone .....................................27

Connecting to other devices ..............................28

Common settings...............................................29

BEEP/LED (Recording indicator)/PDF COPY

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Using with a computer

System requirements.........................................30

Connecting this unit to a computer ....................31

Importing files to a computer/Organising files ...32

Transferring music files to this unit ....................32

File name ...........................................................33

Folder structure on this unit ...............................34

Other

Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions) .................35

Error messages .................................................35

Troubleshooting guide .......................................36

Specifications ....................................................42

Care and use .....................................................44

Maintenance ......................................................46

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Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Part names

External microphone jack (

Headphone/earphone 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)

MENU/FOLDER

ERASE/ (Repeat mode)

Built-in monaural microphone

Built-in speaker

Battery cover

Hand strap hole

USB plug

USB plug cover

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Screen display

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

Repeat play/ A-B Repeat playback (➜ pages 19, 21)

Folder name (➜ page 10)

Recording sound quality (➜ page 15)

Status indication Timer reservation indication

(➜ page 18) Level metre

• Indicated to show volume of the recording sound source, playback position and remaining recording time when stopped, and also indicated when volume or other settings are being adjusted.

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Shadowing playback/Playback/ Recording display (➜ pages 11, 12 and 20)

Noise cancellation (➜ page 22)

Battery indicator (➜ page 7)

Recording scene indication (➜ page 14)

Status indication Menu setting

(➜ pages 14, 17, 22, 23 and 29)

Inserting a battery

Open the battery cover (1 ➜ 2)

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

Blinking

Battery cover

1 AAA LR03 battery (not supplied) Make sure

and are correctly placed.

Close the battery cover (

➜ 5)

● 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, “ ” is

indicated and then the power turns off automatically.

● Depending on the battery state and the operation to be

performed, the unit may operate even after the power has been turned off automatically. However, note that the unit may suddenly turn off during operation due to insufficient battery power.

● A certain level of battery power is required to delete

files, format the unit (➜ page 13) or divide files (➜ page 26). If any of these operations are performed when the battery indicator is “ 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 time after inserting a battery for the first time or replacing the battery. (➜ page 9)

”

(blinking)

, the power

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Turning the power on/off

OPR/HOLD switch:

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.

Turning the power on:

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

Turning 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 the stop state. To turn the power on again if the power is off with the OPR/HOLD switch set to [ON], slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [OFF] side and then to the [ON] side again.

Set the time after turning the power on for the first time. (➜ page 9)

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To switch the hold function off:

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

● When the hold function is on, button operations

● When recording or playback finishes while the hold

” appears and the hold function turns off.

are ignored even if the power is on (“ displayed). This prevents unintended operations such as stopping of recording or playback.

function is on, the power turns off automatically.

” is

Setting the time

Set the correct date and time as this information is used for file names (➜ page 33) and recording. Set the date and time correctly every time a new battery is replaced.

• Turn the power on beforehand. (➜ page 8)

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

Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press , to select “DATE TIME”

and press [ OK]. Press +, – to set

“ ” (year) and press .

• Set the last two digits of the year. (“13” in the case of 2013)

Press +, – to set “ ” (month) and

press .

FOLDER

Press +, – to set “ ” (day) and press .

• To return to the previous setting item,

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

● When the battery completely runs out of power, the clock operation stops.

press

Press +, – 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 +, – to set the hour and press

i. Press +, – to set the minute.

To change the setting, press , to move between the items, and press +, – again to make the setting.

Press [ OK] to confirm the setting.

• The date and time are set and the clock starts to operate.

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To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Displaying the set date and time:

See “Select a file” of “Playing”. (➜ page 12)

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Operation indicator

File and folder Selecting the folder

File

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

Folder

This is where files are stored. This unit has following folders.

” folder saves files recorded using the

• “ microphone.

” folder saves music files.

• “

Up to 199 files can be recorded in “MIC” folder. Files recorded from other devices are also saved in “MIC” folder. (➜ page 28)

● When “MUSIC” folder is selected for the first

time after the unit is turned on, the operation indicator blinks and “ the screen.

” is displayed on

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press and hold [MENU/FOLDER] for

1 second or longer.

The folder is switched each time the button is pressed.

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If no file has been transferred to “MUSIC” folder, the current time is displayed.

Total playback time



Recording

• Turn the power on beforehand. (➜ page 8)

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

Press [ REC]. (Recording starts.)

Recording is paused/resumed with each press.

• If you press [MENU/FOLDER] during

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

● Sound may jump during recording depending on the condition of the internal memory. Formatting

on this unit (➜ page 13) before recording is recommended.

FOLDER

● 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.

STOP/RETURN].

The recording indicator lights. (Blinks while paused.)

recording or while recording is paused, the remaining recording time or recording elapsed time is indicated.

Number of file being recorded

Level metre

(Blinks while paused.)

Remaining recording time

To stop recording:

Press [

STOP/RETURN].

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Playing

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

[g STOP/RETURN].

• Select a folder. (➜ page 10)

• Select a file. (See below)

Press [q OK]. (Playback starts.)

Displayed during playback

Adjusting the volume

Turn up the volume: Press +. Turn down the volume: Press –.

Volume range is 0 to 20. (The factory setting is “12”.) If you turn the unit off with the volume set to 17 or more, the volume will be set to 16 next time the unit is turned on.

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Select a file

Press u, i to select. Each time you press, the file number changes.

Recording

∗

mode

Information display

Each time [ displayed information will change as follows:

• remaining recording time

• total playback time (length of the selected

• current time

• current date

• time of recording*

• date of recording*

•

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This is not displayed for “MUSIC” folder.

file)

STOP/RETURN] is pressed, the

* (for stereo files)

File number

Operations during playback

Jump (Skip):

Press u, i. Press u midway while playing a file and the playback jumps back to the beginning of the file. To return to the previous file, press u again within approx. 2 seconds.

Fast backward/Fast forward (Search):

Press and hold u, i.

To stop:

Press [g STOP/RETURN].

Deleting files and formatting

Delete unnecessary files.

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

• Select the file or folder you want to delete. (➜ pages 10, 12)

There are three methods to delete files.

: Select one file and then delete it.

: Delete all files in the selected folder.

(The folder itself or the files in the subfolders cannot be deleted.)

: Delete all data such as all files in

the internal memory and data in the folders displayed when the unit is connected to a computer. “MANUAL” folder (➜ page 32) is also deleted. For recovery, see “PDF COPY” of “Common settings”. (➜ page 29)

● Deleted files cannot be restored.

● Save necessary files to the computer or external devices before formatting.

● 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 “ ” and folder deletion “ ”, only files that can be played on this unit can be deleted. However, read-only music files transferred from the computer cannot be deleted using this unit. Delete them on the computer. (➜ page 31)

● The file numbers displayed on this unit are moved forward after file deletion “ ”.

Press [ERASE/A-B&].

• To cancel the deletion, press [ERASE/A-B&] again or press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press u, i to select the deletion

method and press [q OK].

• When you want to delete only one file, make sure you do not accidentally select

” or “ ”.

“

Press u, i to select “ ”

and press [q OK].

The operation indicator blinks during deletion. It may take several minutes until the deletion is complete.

•

When “ ” appears, deleting or formatting is complete.

• Select “ ” to stop deleting or formatting.

Formatting

Select “ ” in step 2.

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Selecting the recording scene (SCENE SELECT)

This unit offers recommended recording settings for each recording scene. Selecting a recording scene enables easy recording with the most appropriate settings.

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to

select “SCENE” and press [q OK].

Press +, – to select the recording

scene and press [q OK].

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

The selected recording scene is displayed.

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(The factory setting is “ ”.)

When [* REC] is pressed, recording is performed with the selected recording scene setting.

g Setting items of recording scenes

Recording Scene

Setting Item (page)

Sound quality (recording mode) (15)

Microphone sensitivity (16) LOW CUT FILTER (16) OFF ON ON

● If the recording scene is not used, “ ” is selected automatically. If setting values of “Sound

quality, Microphone sensitivity and LOW CUT FILTER” are changed, the changed values are overwritten on the previous values of “

● Even if the recording scene is selected, if setting values of “Sound quality, Microphone sensitivity

and LOW CUT FILTER” are changed, the recording scene is cancelled and the changed values are overwritten on the previous values of “

Application

Practice

Recording your own voice for pronunciation practice etc.

XP: 192 kbps LP: 96 kbps XP: 192 kbps

HI (high) LO (low) HI (high)

Conversation

Recording other people’s voices for interviews or meetings etc.

”.

”. The recording scene indication will disappear.

Lecture

Recording sounds such as in classroom lectures etc.

Changing the sound quality (Recording mode)

You can change the sound quality. This allows you to select the best sound quality according to the purpose.

Press +, – to select, “XP”, “LP”, or

“SLP” and press [q OK].

(The factory setting is “XP”.)

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

The selected sound quality is displayed.

Long recording

MP3 96 kbps

SLP

MP3 32 kbps

FOLDER

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press

1 2

● According to the sound quality, recording time (➜page 42) will change.

● Recording with the built-in monaural microphone will turn out monaural recording.

● When recording is performed with an external microphone (➜ page 27) or other devices

(➜ page 28) connected, setting the sound quality to “XP/LP” will turn out stereo recording. “ Setting the sound quality to “SLP” will turn out monaural recording. In this case, the setting information is not displayed.

[MENU/FOLDER]

Press u, i to select “

Sound quality

(Recording mode)

” and press [q OK].

” is displayed on the information display. (➜ page 12)

High quality recording

MP3 192 kbps

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Switching microphone sensitivity

Switch the microphone sensitivity according to the volume of the sound source. When the sound source volume is loud, set the sensitivity to “ When it is low, set the sensitivity to “

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press [MENU/ Press u, i to select “ ” and

press [q OK].

Press +, – to select “ ” or “ ” and press [q OK].

: Sets the microphone sensitivity to the

high level.

: Sets the microphone sensitivity to the

low level.

(The factory setting is “

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

FOLDER

” (LOW).

” (HIGH).

”.)

Reducing low frequency noise during recording

Sound of low frequency range is reduced during microphone recording. This is effective when reducing noise of air conditioner during recording at a meeting, etc. (LOW CUT FILTER)

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

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

● Using LOW CUT FILTER cuts the sound of

low frequency range. This may help reduce the wind-cutting sound.

[g STOP/RETURN].

Press [MENU/FOLDER]. Press u, i to select “ ”

and press [q OK].

Press +, – to select “ ” and press [q OK].

(The factory setting is “ ”.)

Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)

When VAS (Voice Activated System) is set, if silence continues for approx. 2 seconds during recording, the recording is paused automatically.

FOLDER

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to select “VAS” and

press [q OK].

Press +, – to select “ ” and press [q OK].

(The factory setting is “ ”.)

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

“VAS” is displayed.

To start VAS recording, press [* REC].

If silence continues for approx. 2 seconds during VAS recording, the recording is paused. Then, the recording indicator, “VAS” and “*” will blink.

● For important recording, set the VAS setting to “ ”.

● Using the LOW CUT FILTER will cut low frequency sound and VAS recording may not be

performed properly. In this case, cancel the LOW CUT FILTER setting. (➜ page16)

● If [* REC] is pressed while VAS recording is being paused, the unit will enter normal recording

pause state and only “VAS” will light up.

Adjusting the VAS operation level:

Press u, i during VAS recording. (The factory setting is “

● You can adjust the sound detection level from

1 to 5.

● If the sound to record is low, increase the VAS

value (sensitivity level). If the sound is loud, decrease the VAS value.

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Recording at a specified time (TIMER RECORDING)

Press +, – to specify “min” to start

recording and press [q OK].

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

• After you set a timer recording, “ ” is displayed. If “ ” is selected at timer setting, “ ” is not displayed.

• At 1 minute before the specified time, the recording indicator, “ ”, and “ ” blink and the unit enters the standby state.

• “ ” blinks during timer recording.

To cancel Timer Recording:

Press [g STOP/RETURN] during a timer recording or standby. If timer recording is cancelled, timer setting is set to “

”.

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• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to select “ ” and

press [q OK]. Press +, – to select the recording

duration and press i.

: 1 hour

: 2 hours

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

(The factory setting is “

Press +, – to specify “hour” for the

time to start recording and press i.

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

the power turns off at the end time. If the unit is in a playback state, playback stops and the timer recording starts.

● During timer recording, only following buttons can be operated.

Switch the hold function off before operation if it is on. Button operation: [MENU/FOLDER], [g STOP/RETURN], + / – (volume),

● If the battery is replaced after setting the recording time, set the time again as it will be cancelled

when the battery is changed.

● The timer recording cannot be repeated. Even if you wish to record at the same time every day,

the timer recording must be set again every day.

u / i (only when VAS is set) (➜ page 17)

”.)

Changing the playback speed

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

Press [q OK] while playing. Press u, i to adjust the

playback speed.

Playback speed

• i: Each press increases the playback speed.

• u: Each press reduces the playback speed.

The playback speed is slowed down in 10% increments for levels faster than 100%, and becomes faster in 5% increments for levels slower than 100%.

• Press [g STOP/RETURN] to return to

normal speed (100%).

Press [q OK].

The setting value is confirmed.

● Normal playback may not be possible

depending on the file.

● If you change the playback speed, sound

effects will not work. (➜ pages 22, 23)

A-B Repeat play

Playback repeats between the start point (A) and finish point (B) if those points are set.

• Set the shadowing function to off. (Select ” in steps 1 to 3 on page 20.)

“

Press

[ERASE/A-B&] during playback.

The start point (A) is set.

Press

[ERASE/A-B&] at the finish point (B).

The finish point (B) is set and repeat play starts.

To cancel A-B Repeat:

Press [ERASE/A-B&] again. (It can also be cancelled with [g STOP/RETURN] or u or i.)

●

A-B Repeat playback cannot be set when the length of time between the start point (A) and finish point (B) is less than approx. 2 seconds.

● When only the start point (A) is set and

playback continues to the end of the file without setting point (B), the end of the file is considered as the finish point (B), and A-B Repeat starts.

●

A-B Repeat setting across 2 files cannot be set.

“ ” (lit), “ ” (blink)

“ ” (lit)

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Shadowing

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Shadowing is a learning method to repeat an example immediately after it is heard. The shadowing function of this unit repeats playback with normal volume and no sound alternately in A-B Repeat interval. This is convenient for pronunciation or listening practice for language learning.

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to

select “ ” and

press [q OK].

Press +, – to select “ ” and press

[q OK].

The shadowing function turns on. (The factory setting is “

”.)

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Select the file you want to play with

shadowing (➜ pages 10, 12) and press [q OK].

● Shadowing playback cannot be set when the length of time between the start point (A) and finish

point (B) is less than approx. 2 seconds.

● When only the start point (A) is set and playback continues to the end of the file without setting

point (B), the end of the file is considered as the finish point (B), and shadowing starts.

● Shadowing setting across 2 files cannot be set.

To cancel shadowing:

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

Practice

Example

A-B Repeat interval

(normal volume)

Press [ERASE/A-B&].

The start point (A) is set.

Press [ERASE/A-B&] at the finish point (B).

The finish point (B) is set. Shadowing starts, and A-B Repeat playback and nosound playback repeats alternately. “ ” lights on during A-B Repeat playback, and blinks during no-sound playback.

STOP/RETURN] or u or i.)

No-sound playback in

A-B Repeat interval “ ” (lit), “ ” (blink)

“ ” (lit)

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Playback from a specified position (TIME SEARCH)

Playback is possible from the time-specified position.

Press [MENU/FOLDER] during

playback.

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

Set the playback

start position.

Press u, i to select hour, minute, and second and press

Repeat play (REPEAT)

Press and hold [ERASE/A-B&]

for at least approx. 2 seconds during playback or while the unit is stopped.

No indication: (Factory setting) Playback is

+, – to change the

values.

• Press [MENU/FOLDER] or [g STOP/ RETURN] to enter the stop state.

Press [q OK].

Playback starts from the specified position.

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

● Time search playback applies only to the

currently selected file.

Repeat mode Each time [ERASE/ ] is pressed for at least approx. 2 seconds, the mode is switched.

performed from the selected file to the last file in one folder. The unit is stopped

when the playback finishes. : Plays one file repeatedly. : Plays all files in the folder

repeatedly. As for a sub folder (➜ page

34) in “MUSIC” folder, all files in a sub folder are played repeatedly.

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Using sound effects

This unit has the function that gives sound effects to the playback sound. The sound effects include the noise cancellation, sound level adjustment, chorus playback and equaliser.

You can select only one sound effect. If any of the effects is set, the other sound effects will not work.

Reducing noise during playback (Noise cancellation)

This function reduces noise during playback to allow target sound to be heard clearly. Sound is played back in monaural.

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

• Select “MIC” folder beforehand. (➜ page 10)

Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to select

“NC” and “EQ EFFECT”, and press [q OK].

Press +, – to select “ ” and press [q OK].

Press +, – to select “ ” or “ ”

and press [q OK].

Reduce noise slightly.

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To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

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Reduce noise greatly.

(NC : Noise Cancel)

“NC” is displayed.

Adjusting sound level automatically

This function adjusts the sound level when the sound volume greatly differs between loud sound and small sound and the small sound is difficult to hear.

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

• Select “MIC” folder beforehand. (➜ page 10)

Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to select “NC” and

“EQ EFFECT”, and press [q OK]. Press +, – to select “ ” and

press [q OK]. Press +, – to select “ ” or “ ”

and press [q OK].

Adjust the volume slightly.

Adjust the volume greatly.

(SLC : automatic Sound Level Control)

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

“EFFECT” is displayed.

Enabling broader sound (Chorus playback)

This function enables broader and thicker sound for monaural playback. When using the chorus playback function, sound is played back in stereo. This is not effective for stereo sound.

•

When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

• Select “MIC” folder beforehand. (➜ page 10)

Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to select “NC” and

“EQ EFFECT”, and press [q OK]. Press +, – to select “ ” and press

[q OK]. Press +, – to select “ ” or “ ” and

press [q OK].

Light chorus playback.

: :

Heavy chorus playback.

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Using the equaliser (Sound EQ)

This function changes the frequency characteristics (sound level of bass/middle/treble range) and changes the sound quality.

•

1 2

3 4

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

When the unit is not in the stop state, press [g STOP/RETURN].

Press [MENU/FOLDER]. Press u, i to select “NC” and

“EQ EFFECT”, and press [q OK]. Press +, – to select “ ” and press [q OK].

Press +, – to select the item and press [q OK].

Emphasise the bass range strongly.

Emphasise the treble range strongly.

Emphasise the bass and treble ranges slightly.

Emphasise the middle range strongly.

Reduce noise to make human voice heard clearly.

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“EFFECT” is displayed.

● The factory setting is “ ”. Sound effects do not work.

To cancel sound effects, select “

● If you change the playback speed (➜page 19), sound effects will not work.

●

Noise cancellation, automatic adjustment of sound level and chorus playback functions do not work with files in “MUSIC” folder.

●

Chorus playback function does not work with stereo sound recorded using an external stereo microphone.

” in steps 1 to 3 on page 22 and 23.

“EQ” is displayed.

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Listening to music on this unit

• Transfer music files to this unit from the computer. (➜ page 32)

Selecting a file from “MUSIC” folder:

See “Selecting the folder” (➜ page 10) and “Select a file” (➜ page 12). To select a subfolder, see “Folder cue function”. (➜ page 25)

Select the file and press [q OK].

File number in the selected folder

Playback elapsed time

For playback operations, see “Playing”. (➜ page12)

● In “MUSIC” folder, up to 199 files per one

folder can be recognised and played back. If subfolders (➜ page 34) are created, number

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of files playable is reduced by the number of subfolders created.

● Only MP3 music files can be played back.

● Copyright-protected MP3 music files cannot

be played.

• MP3: Abbreviated form of MPEG Layer-3

audio, a type of sound compression standards

● The order of playback in “MUSIC” folder is

as below.

Files immediately under “MUSIC” folder

Files in subfolders of “MUSIC” folder

- If multiple folders are contained, they will be played in the order in which they were transferred.

- When multiple files are transferred at a time, their playback will follow the order of transfer determined by the computer.

- Adding numbers to the beginning of file names enables playback in your desired order. (➜ page 33)

Folder cue function

This function enables you to switch between multiple subfolders in “MUSIC” folder and check the content of the subfolder by playing back the first music file.

Press and hold [MENU/FOLDER] at least

one second during playback.

“ ” is displayed.

Press u, i when “ ” is displayed.

•

• While “ ” is being displayed, the playback

To cancel folder cue:

The setting can be cancelled using any of the following methods.

• Press and hold [MENU/FOLDER] for at least one second again.

• Press [q OK].

• Press [g STOP/RETURN]. (Playback is stopped.)

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In “MUSIC” folder, folder cue works on up to 999 files in total. Example: If multiple folders containing 111 files in each

Total number of files in the selected folder

Folder number

The first track in the previous or following folder is cued.

speed cannot be changed. Also, Fast forward/Fast backward operations will not work.

folder are saved, folder cue works on up to the ninth folder.

Listening to the sound using earphones

Connect earphones (not supplied). (Plug type: ø 3.5 mm stereo mini plug) Recommended additional earphones: Panasonic RP-HV154, RP-HJE125 (the product number is correct as of January 2013.)

Monitoring the recording in progress

Insert all the way in.

Adjusting the volume:

You can adjust the volume by

+, –, but the sound

pressing that is recorded is not affected.

Listening to the sound during playback

The sound during playback comes from the built-in speaker. If it is difficult to hear the sound in noisy places, use earphones.

● When earphones are

connected, sound is not delivered from the built-in speaker.

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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.

During playback, press

[g STOP/RETURN] at the point where you wish to divide the file.

2 Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to select “ ” and

press [q OK].

● Files in “MUSIC” folder cannot be divided.

● A file length of less than approx. 2 seconds cannot be divided.

● You cannot divide a file at the beginning of the file.

● Divided files cannot be recovered. It is recommended that you make a backup of the file by

copying it to a computer beforehand.

● After the file is divided, the number of files in the folder increases.

● If there is no remaining recording time or if 199 files have already been recorded, a file cannot be

divided.

● For file names displayed on a computer after the file is divided, see “Automatic change of file

name by erasing/dividing files” of “File name”. (➜ page 33)

Press +, – to select “ ” and press [q OK].

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

• When “

• Select “

” appears, file division is

complete.

setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

” to stop dividing. To exit the

Recording by connecting an external microphone

Record by connecting an external microphone to the external microphone jack of the unit. Using a stereo microphone enables stereo recording. (Except when the sound quality “SLP” is selected.) With a monaural microphone, only L-channel audio can be recorded.

1 Connect the external microphone.

External microphone (not supplied)

Insert all the way in.

External microphone jack

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

Press [ REC].

For recording operations, see “Recording”. (➜ page 11)

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

● If the recording level is too low or high, adjust the microphone sensitivity. (➜ page 16)

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

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Connecting to other devices

Recording from this unit to another device (dubbing):

1 Connect as shown below.

Audio cable with resistor (not supplied)

Stereo mini plug Stereo mini plug

Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug

Insert all the way in.

Plug type: ø 3.5 mm Stereo mini plug

Record.

Start recording on the recording device.

On this unit, play the file you want to dub. (➜ page 12)

● Also read the operating Instructions for the device to

be connected.

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Select the connection cable to use in accordance with whether the device to be connected is monaural or stereo. If a 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.

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● The sound quality after dubbing may differ from the

sound quality before dubbing.

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To record at a suitable volume, adjust the volume on this unit.

To audio input

microphone jack

Stereo

jack

Monaural

jack

Other devices

Recording from another device to this unit:

1 Connect as shown below.

To audio output

(headphone) jack

Stereo

jack

Portable composite device, etc.

Record.

Start recording on this unit. (➜ page 11)

Start playback on the external device.

● Also read the operating Instructions for the device to

be connected.

● If the sound source volume is too low or high, adjust

the microphone sensitivity. (➜ page 16) Or, adjust the volume of the other device.

Audio cable without resistor (not supplied)

Stereo mini plug Stereo mini plug

Insert all the way in.

Plug type: ø 3.5 mm Stereo mini plug

Common settings

The following are common settings to both recording and playback.

Common settings operation

• When the unit is not in the stop state, press STOP/RETURN].

[

1 Press [MENU/FOLDER].

Press u, i to select the setting

item (“BEEP”, “ ” or “ ”) and press [q OK].

• The blinking item is currently selected.

Press +, – to change the setting and

press [q OK].

To exit the setting screen, press [g STOP/RETURN].

BEEP

Set the beep sound for button operation.

: No beep sound.

FOLDER

: Beep sound.

(The factory setting is “

● Even if the beep sound is set to “ ”, the

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

LED (Recording indicator)

Set whether to light the recording indicator during recording.

: Unlit.

: Lit.

(The factory setting is “

● Even if “LED” is set to “ ”, the indicator

blinks during operations such as file deletion.

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In the case the Operating Instructions (this manual) stored in “MANUAL” folder in the internal memory of this unit are deleted, they can be recovered. Select “ left for recovery. When formatting is performed on this unit (➜ page 13), “MANUAL” folder is also deleted. To recover the Operating Instructions, perform the above procedure.

● If there is not enough space (approx.

6 MB) or the battery level is low, recovery is

”.)

impossible.

”.)

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System requirements

Computer IBM PC/AT compatible machines, Macintosh

Pre-installed version

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional and Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3

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• Microsoft® Windows Vista®

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

Even if the system requirements mentioned in this

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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.

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Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS.

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Operation is not guaranteed on home-made

∗

computers.

When using Windows Media® Player, your computer

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must fulfill the system requirements of Windows Media for details of Windows Media

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows

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Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. and other countries.

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Service Pack 2

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate and Service Pack 1 Microsoft® Windows® 8 /Pro

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• Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.8

Player. Please consult Microsoft Corporation

Player.

Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate and Service Pack 1,

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

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Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

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International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Other system names and product names appearing in

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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.

(As of January 2013)

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