Panasonic RR-US361, RR-QR160 User Manual

Audio cable (not included)

Audio cable (not included)

Monaural mini plug

Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug

Monaural mini plug

Stereo MIC

Monaural MIC

Before use

ERASE

FOLDER/
MENU

REC MODE

MEETING DICTATION

VOL REC/STOP

Folder/Menu

Play/enter [1], stop [∫],

fast forward,

rewind/select

[: 9]

Erase

Recording/stop

Meeting/Dictation

Volume (i, j)

Recording
mode

MIC

HOLD

( 

)

PLUG IN
POWER

Hold

HOLD

FOLDER/
MENU

FOLDER/
MENU

FOLDER/
MENU

MEETING

FOLDER/
MENU

REC MODE

FQ
SP

B

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ

A

FQ
SP

B

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ

A

A

↓

B

↓

C

↓

D

←

HQ

↓

FQ

↓

SP

←

FOLDER/
MENU

CD

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

SP

AB
CD

REC

SP

AB

CD

REC

DICTATION

MEETING

DICTATION

REC/STOP

REC/STOP

HQ

FQ
SP

A B

CD

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

FQ
SP

A B

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

SP

AB
CD

REC

SP

AB
CD

REC

FOLDER/
MENU

SP

A B

CD

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ

FQ
SP

A B
CD

REC

VOL

ERASE

HQ
FQ
SP

A
CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

B

SP

A B
CD

REC

SP

B

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

A

SP

REC

DATE

REMAIN

A B
CD

ERASE

A

↓

B

↓

C

↓

D

←

FOLDER/
MENU

FOLDER/
MENU

FQ
SP

A B

CD

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

DATE

REMAIN

FOLDER/
MENU

FQ
SP

A

C

REC
DATE

B

FQ
SP

C

REC
DATE

REMAIN

A

FOLDER/
MENU

FOLDER/
MENU

FQ
SP

A B

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

FQ
SP

AB

MEETING

DICTATION

AM

FOLDER/
MENU

FQ
SP

AB
CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHM DSM

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

CD

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

SP

AB
CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

REC/STOP

HQ

FQ

SP

FOLDER/
MENU

HQ

FQ
SP

A B

CD

REC

MIC

PLUG IN
POWER

( )

Menu display

Operating Instructions

IC Recorder

Model No. RR-US361

RR-US360

RR-QR160

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 these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Supplied accessories

RR-US361

USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K1HA09BD0001

Monaural microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L0FBBA000002

CD-ROM (Voice Studio)
CD-ROM (

RR-US360

USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K1HA09BD0001

CD-ROM (Voice Studio)
≥Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement parts.

For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland:

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday

9:00am–5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.)

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
Technical Support For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only.
For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries.
For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

Dragon NaturallySpeakingR7 Preferred

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

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RQT7165-B

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Hint 1

Release hold
before operation

●There is no power button.

●

The unit returns to standby if there is no operation
after 10 seconds have elapsed.

●

Press [∫] to stop the operation midway/cancel the setting.

Recording

1

Meeting
recording

Dictation
recording

Hint 2

Recorded contents
are stored in folders

●A maximum of 99 files can

be stored in each folder.

Select meeting or
dictation recording

2

Folder

When dictation recording, the following settings are automatically set.

(Dictation folder is set)

For MEETING

For DICTATION

Select the
folder

Each time
you press

Dictation folder

File

Folder

Select the
recording mode

3

Recoding mode

(HQ mode is set)

Hint 3

Use HQ to record
with high sound
quality and SP for
long recordings

Recording mode and recording time
total of all folders

Long recording
time



8hours10minutes

SP FQ HQ

Standard

()

play

4

1

Each time
you press

2 (Enter)

[]
[]

3

()

from a distance

[]

4 Enter）

(Dictation recording mode is set)



4hours40minutes



2hours20minutes

High quality
sound

High

Fine

()()

quality

quality

Select the microphone
sensitivity

Press

and

hold

or

Recording

Recording

()

up-close

Hint 4

Change the micro­phone sensitivity
according to the
distance

When recording the source
from a distance: HI

Recording

(Monaural recording)

5

(START REC)

¥

When recording close to the
source: LO

or

[]

(STOP REC)

Recording information is
displayed.

(Recording date)

(Recording start time)

(Total number of files)

v

v

(Recording time)

v

Preventing

unnecessary

REC
DATE

REC
DATE

※2

recording

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Timer play

REC
DATE

REC
DATE

File lock

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REMAIN

(While stopped)

Press and

hold

More than

()

2 seconds

E.g.: Microphone sensitivity

AMPMHMM DS

Use [ ] to change the menu and [ ] to enter

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Setting the time

※1

※1 Not displayed during dictation recording
※2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file.
※3 Displayed only when the time is set.

Play speed

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

※3

Timer recording

REC
DATE

REC
DATE

Other recording methods

Recording automatically pauses when there is no sound.

1

Preventing
unnecessary
recording

VAS voice

activated

()

system

∫Checking the remaining recording

time available

During

()

recording

Available recording time also appears when
the remaining time becomes very short.

Enter the menu mode

Press

and

hold

∫ To turn the function off

Turn the function off when recording important files.

¥ Press again to return to the

elapsed recording time display.

Available
recording time

2Select “ ”

select “OFF” in step 3.

∫ Recording through an external

RR-US360
RR-QR160

Use a plug-in power compatible microphone monaural.

[]

(ENTER)

microphone

3Select “On”

[][]

RR-US361

Plug type: 3.5 mm monaural
(The built-in microphone

switches off.)

Continuous play

※3

Operation beep

(included)

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

[]

(ENTER)

Preparation

The battery indicator (displayed during operation)

Preparation

Flashes until the time is set.

Inserting batteries

1

Playing/Erasing

1

2

¥

Full Empty

Replace the batteries

Setting the time

2

¥When the year is flashing (e.g. 2004), begin from step 3.

Enter the
menu
mode

1

Select
“yEAr”

2

Set the
time

3

The clock has a monthly accuracy of i/j 60 seconds at room temperature.
When replacing the batteries, the clock stops and restarts when you reinsert them and close the battery cover.

∫Year

∫Month

∫Time

(12/24H)

∫Time

[]

Use

/day

display

AAA, LR03, AM-4 battery (not included)

If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries
manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
(Rechargeable batteries may not last as long as regular batteries.)

¥

Replace the batteries within 30 seconds
to preserve the settings.

Recordings remain intact.

Press

hold

Use

Use

Use

Use

1

E.g.: Microphone sensitivity

and

¥ A menu is displayed.

to select

[]

[]

[]

[]

to select

to select

to select

to select

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

Organizing

Playing

Erasing

Move

File lock

Select the
folder

1

∫ A–D folder

∫ Dictation folder

Select file or folder

2

Use

[]

After selecting, information
at the time of recording is
displayed.

File number

Press

and

hold

The dictation

()

folder is selected

You cannot restore files
you erase.

Play a file

1

Play the file you

()

want to move

Enter the
move mode

2

Press

and

hold

Destination
folder

Number of files in
destination folder

Enter the
menu mode

2

Press

and

3

Use

1

∫ A

–

Select the
folder

D folder

hold

∫ Dictation folder

to select

Use

[]

∫Selected file

∫All files

in a folder

∫All folders

to select

Select
the destination folder

3

Use

[]

to select

You cannot move a file from A–D folder
to the dictation folder.

Select “ ”

[]

to select

3

∫ To adjust the

volume (0-20)

[]

(ENTER)

∫ To unlock

Play/Erase

[]

(Play)

∫Basic operations during play

Play

¥

Press and hold to turn
one file repeat play On/Off.

You cannot use repeat when
setting continuous play.
(

➪ page 4)

Backward

¥

Press to return to the
beginning of the file.
( Press twice to return
to the previous file)
Press and hold to search.

¥

Stop play

Press

(

[]

to resume play.)

Forward

¥

Press to go to the
beginning of the next
file.

¥

Press and hold to search.

∫Listen to the first 5 seconds of each file (Intro scan)

(Erase)

1Select the folder

➪ page 2)

(

Repeat play settings are automatically canceled.

Press and hold

2

(Press again to return to normal play)

Move

4

[]

(ENTER)

Select the file

4

Use

[]

Do the above steps and select the file to unlock in step 4 and press [ ].

to select

Lock

5

[]

(ENTER)

[]

Other play methods

1

Enter the menu mode

Changing
the play
speed

(5 levels)

∫ To return to normal play

Plays the files in the folder continuously.

1

Enter the menu mode

Continuous
play

∫ To turn the function off

∫Displaying the remaining play time

During

()

playing

Press

and

hold

While stopped, press and hold (more than 3 seconds) [ ].

Press

and

hold

Repeat play settings are automatically canceled.

¥ Press again to return to the

elapsed play time display.

Remaining play time

2

Select “SPEEd”

[]

Select “

2

[]

select “OFF” in step 3.

Saving (dubbing)

Select the file to dub and play

[]

Recording to
a cassette tape
recorder

Recording

Recording from
a cassette tape

MIC

PLUG IN

( )

POWER

recorder

¥

Read along with the operating instructions of equipment you are connecting.

¥

The recorded sound quality may differ from the original recording.

¥

Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level.

Audio cable (not included)

Monaural mini plug

Audio cable (not included)

Monaural mini plug

2 3 4

3

Select the speed

[]

(ENTER)

”

,

[]

(ENTER)

∫Listening with the earphones (not included)

Stereo mini plug

Monaural mini plug

[]

(Slow)

3 Select “On”

[]

Plug type:

3.5 mm monaural

Recording

Select the track
to dub and play

Headphone
jack

[]

(ENTER)

(Fast)

[]

(ENTER)

Various functions

FOLDER/
MENU

Canceling
the opera­tion beep

Preventing
accidental
button
presses
(HOLD)

In order to prevent accidental operations while recording or while
stopped, button operations are ignored.

¥

“hold” is displayed if
a button is pressed
while hold is on.

move down

move up

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REC

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Using the timer

T

imer

recording

Timer play

Preparation: Select the file

(

➪ page 2, 3)

SP

Preparation: Select the folder and recording mode

(➪ page 2, 3)

HQ
FQ
SP

AB
CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

SP

A B

CD

REC

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

SP

A B

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

HOLD

¥

While stopped, switch to hold to save the batteries.

Part names

Display

HQ

FQ
SP

A B

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Recording level
(When recording)/

Remaining memory

Recording
(play)
elapsed time

Battery
indicator

Recording
mode

Play indicator

File

Folder

Recording
indicator

DATE

REMAIN



Press

and

hold

FOLDER/
MENU

Press

and

hold

Press

and

hold

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

∫ To cancel the timer

∫ To turn operation beep on

∫ To release

∫ To confirm the set time

select “OFF” in step 3-

1.

select “On” in step 3.

From the menu

(

➪ page 4)

, select “ , rEC” or “ , PLAy” and press [ ].

1

Enter the menu mode

2

Select “bEEP”

3

Select “OFF”

1

Enter the
menu mode

1

Enter the
menu mode

2

Select “ , rEC”

3Set the time

3Set the time

2

Select “ , PLAy”

1

Use

[]

to select

“On”

2

Use

[]

to select

the start time

2

Use [ ] to select

the start time

3

Use

[]

to select

the end time

[]

(ENTER)

[]

1

Use [ ] to select

“On”

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

(ENTER)

[]

[] []

Even when “ ” or “

,

” are displayed during timer play, the repeat play or continuous play cannot be used.

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.

Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom

No operation.

“U01” appears on the display.
“2004” flashes.
There is no sound from the earphone or it is

difficult to hear or

noisy.

Recording stops.

“– – – –” appears instead of the recording
date.

Playback speed is too fast or slow.
“FULL” appears.

No sound from the speaker.
Cannot erase a file or folder.

Cannot move a file.

A recording disappeared.

Available recording time does not increase
correspondingly after erasing files.

Cannot set timer recording/playback.

Timer recording/playback does not work.

Cannot set timer recording/playback at the
same time.

Timer recording does not work.

Cannot use a battery that can be used on
other equipment.

Cannot select a folder.

Sound is distorted.

Voice Studio does not start or does not
work correctly.

Checkpoints

≥The hold function is on. (

➪

page 6)

≥Make sure the battery cover is closed.
≥Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted.
≥

Make sure the battery cover is attached to the rubber strap

≥

Y

ou cannot operate when the unit is connected to a computer.

≥The battery has run down.
≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)
≥Ensure the plug is inserted firmly.

≥Wipe the plug clean.
≥VAS (

➪

page 4) may have functioned.

≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)

≥Set play speed to normal. (➪ page 4)
≥There are 99 files in the folder.

≥There is no remaining recording time.

– Erase unneeded files. (➪ page 2, 3)

≥There is no sound when you have connected an earphone.
≥The file is locked. (

➪

page 2, 3)

≥The folder is already empty.
≥You cannot move files to folders that already contain 99 files

.

≥You cannot move files from A–D folder to the Dictation folder

.

(➪ page 3)

≥Recordings can disappear if the unit receives a shock (e.g. it is

dropped), or if the batteries and cover come loose during
recording.

≥This can occur after repeatedly recording and erasing files.

Unlock all your files, then erase all folders to remedy this.

≥You can set the timers within 24 hours of the current time.
≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)

≥The settings are canceled if the batteries are removed and the

clock settings clear.

≥When you set both, only the one you set last works.

≥You cannot set the timer if there is less than one minute of

available recording time.

≥This unit determines the battery empty even if there is actually life

left in it. This is to preserve the clock and other memory items.

≥Press [$FOLDER/%MENU] briefly. You will enter the menu

mode if you hold the button down for 2 or more seconds.

≥

When sound other than voice is recorded, this may occur during playback.

≥Make sure that “PC” is on this unit’s display, and that this unit is

recognized as a drive in Voice Studio. If it is not, disconnect the
USB cable from this unit, then reconnect it.

≥The connection may not work if you connect via a USB hub or

USB extension cable.

Maintenance

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

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

≥To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cable, only use adequate

accessories with cable length less than 3 m.

∫ Unit

≥Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with the doors and windows closed.

≥To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids.
≥Do not keep this unit and magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.
≥The speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place it near televisions, personal computers or other devices

easily influenced by magnetism.

∫ Batteries

≥Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off.
≥Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting the batteries.
≥Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries.
≥Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.
≥Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or subject to excessive heat.
≥Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
≥Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a

fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in con­tact with any part of your body.

∫ Allergies

Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin.
Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

Care and Use

∫ Precautions for Listening with the Headphones or Earphones

≥Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended

play.

≥If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
≥Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
≥You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
≥Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up

the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE REGARDING WARRANTY CONDITIONS,

OR ANY OTHER ENQUIRIES, PLEASE TELEPHONE:

PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 132 600

PANASONIC AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED OFFICE LOCATIONS:

NEW SOUTH WALES
P.0. Box. 505 Frenchs Forest N.S.W. 2086

VICTORIA
Private Mail Bag 13, South Eastern Mail Centre VIC. 3176

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
P.0. Box. 500 Welland 5007

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
P.0. Box. 376 Welshpool 6986

QUEENSLAND
P.0. Box. 260 Nundah QLD. 4012

ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND

WARRANTY

1. The product is warranted for labour and parts for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.

2. This Warranty is for normal domestic use only and excludes any defect or injury caused by or resulting
from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, vermin infestation or any alteration
which affects the reliability or performance of the unit, not attributable to faulty manufacture, parts and
labour.

3. This warranty does not cover the following items unless fault or defect being complained of existed at the
time of purchase.
(a) Video or Audio Tapes. (c) Shaver Heads or Cutters.
(b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylus resulting (d) Cabinet parts.

from wear and tear in normal use. (e) Batteries.

4. If warranty service is required you should:

≥Contact your nearest Panasonic Authorised Service Centre.
≥Enclose a copy of your purchase receipt as proof of date of purchase.
≥Send or bring the product to Panasonic Authorised Service Centre. Warranty does not include any freight

to and from the user or insurance so please arrange this yourself.

≥Note that home service is available for following products in the Metropolitan area or the normal operat-

ing areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres.

≥Television Receivers (screen size greater than 39 cm)
≥Electronic Organs or Pianos
≥Microwave Ovens
≥Washing Machines
≥Air Conditioners

5. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to any costs associated with the delivery, handling, freight­ing or transportation of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to any damage
or loss occurring during, or associated with, transit.

Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to
all other conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices
Act 1974 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in legislation of the States and Territories and
all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained herein
shall restrict or modify such rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities.

THIS WARRANTY CARD SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

Extra

Heavy Duty

SIZE

D

Alkaline

S

IZ

E

Heavy Duty

SIZE

D

6

5

7 8

RR-US361

Specifications

Power output:
Frequency response:

S/N:
Jack:

Output jack;

Input jack;
Speaker:
Power requirement:

Dimensions (WtHtD):

Max dimensions;

Cabinet dimensions;
Mass:

with batteries;

without batteries;

Operational temperature range:

300 mW (max.)

240 Hz – 5,100 Hz (HQ mode)

230 Hz – 3,400 Hz (FQ/SP mode)

36 dB (HQ mode)

Earphone, 3.5 mm; 0.5 mW 16 ≠

Mic, 3.5 mm; 0.56 mV plug in power

28 mm 8 ≠

DC 3 V

2 AAA size (LR03, AM-4) batteries

35.0 k 100.2 k 24.0 mm

35.0 k 99.6 k 24.0 mm

32.8 k 99.3 k 22.5 mm

About 62 g
About 61 g

About 39 g
About 38 g

0 oC – 40 oC

Battery life:

[When used at 25 oC on a flat, stable surface]

≥The battery life may be less depending on the

operating conditions.

Note:

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

Using the unit with a computer

1 Install Voice studio.

(

and Dragon NaturallySpeakingR7

Preferred

for [RR-US361])

2 Connect this unit to a computer

with the USB cable.

FQ
SP

AB
CD

REC

When connected to a computer “PC” appears, and when transferring data.“PC”flashes

Do not disconnect the USB cable while this is flashing.

USB cable (included)

This unit can not be operated.

For details, read the installation
instructions for Voice Studio and
Dragon NaturallySpeaking

R

(➪ below and page 5)

Connect one IC Recorder only while using Voice Studio.
This software does not support simultaneous use of multiple IC
recorders.

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Batteries

Play back

Recording

Panasonic

alkaline

batteries

About 10 hours

About 12 hours

mode

FQ/SP

HQ

About 15 hours

About 20 hours

Batteries

Play back

Recording

Panasonic

alkaline

batteries

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30 minutes

About 11 hours
30

minutes

mode

FQ/SP

HQ

About 14 hours
30 minutes

About 19 hours
30 minutes

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent,
please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

System requirements

You will need an IBM PC/AT computer with the following attributes or equivalent, and the following software and hardware in order
to use this application.

Operating system:

Microsoft

R

WindowsR98 Second Edition,

Microsoft

R

WindowsRMillennium Edition,

Microsoft

R

WindowsR2000 (Professional, SP2, SP3, and SP4),

Microsoft

R

WindowsRXP (Home Edition, Professional, and SP1).

• This software cannot be used on Microsoft

R

WindowsR3.1/95/98, Windows NTRor MacintoshR operating systems. Correct opera-

tion cannot be guaranteed when used on Windows

R

98SE, WindowsRMe, WindowsR2000, or WindowsRXP upgraded from

Windows

R

3.1/95/98 or Windows NTR.

• Under Windows

R

2000 and Windows

R

XP, this software can only be used by the administrator.

System requirements:

• CPU: Intel

R

PentiumR II 333 MHz or better, or equivalent processor (IntelRPentiumRIII 500 MHz or better recommended)

(Intel

R

PentiumRIII 700 MHz or better recommended to use the Waveform feature.)

• RAM: Windows

R

98 SE, WindowsRMe: 64 MB or better (128 MB or better recommended)

Windows

R

2000, WindowsRXP: 128 MB or better (256 MB or better recommended)

(Windows

R

98SE, WindowsRMe: 256 MB or better, WindowsR2000,

Windows

R

XP: 512 MB or better recommended to use the Waveform feature.)

• Hard disk space:
70 MB or better
An extra 25 MB will be required to install Acrobat

R

ReaderR(included).

An extra 50 MB will be required to install DirectX

R

9.0b (included).

When using the Waveform feature, an extra 220 MB per hour of sound file may be required temporarily.

• Required software: DirectXR8.1 or later, Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

• Drive: CD-ROM drive (for installation)

• Sound board: Windows compatible sound device

• Display:

Set to high color (16 bit color) or better, with a resolution of 800k600 dots or better (1024 k 768 or better recommended).

• Interface: USB Port (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you use a USB hub or extension cable.)

※

Operation is not guaranteed even if your computer environment satisfies the requirements shown.

※

Operation is not guaranteed on a computer you have built yourself.

※

Refer to the system requirements for the voice recognition software if you intend to use it.

Installing V oice Studio

∫ Installing Voice Studio

1Start Windows.
2Insert the included CD-ROM into your

computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The program installer starts automatically.

• When the installer does not automatically start
1 From the “Start

”

menu click on “Run”.

2

Type “※:\Launcher\VSV2Launcher.exe” and click on “OK”.

※ is the CD-ROM drive ID.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Click “Finish” from the Installshield Wizard

Complete screen.

Selecting “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” automatically
re-starts the computer and completes installation.

∫ Starting Voice Studio

Double click on the “Voice Studio” icon on the desktop.
After double clicking, follow the on-screen instructions

.

∫ Using the operating instructions (PDF file)

From the Windows

“

Start

”

menu, click on

“

All programs

”

.“Voice

Studio

”. “

Voice Studio Operating Instructions”or from the “Help

(H)

”

menu in the Voice Studio main screen, click on “Operating

Instructions

”.

Note

• If DirectX 8.1 or later is not installed on your computer, follow
the instructions that appear on-screen.

• If Dragon NaturallySpeaking ver.6 or later is not installed on
your computer, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Components is
automatically installed at the same time. This program is nec­essary when a link is made to Dragon NaturallySpeaking
( not included). Do not uninstall.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the operating
instructions (PDF file). If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed
on your computer, it is automatically installed at the same
time.

• Uninstall the following before installing Voice Studio.You can­not install two versions of Voice software on the same
computer.

- Voice Editor 3 - Voice Editor 2 - SD Voice Editor Ver.1.x

• Sound files made with previous versions will remain intact, but
you should back them up to be sure.

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(Save and edit sound files you have recorded with the unit.)

System requirements

You will need an IBM PC/AT computer with the following attributes or equivalent, and the following software and hardware in order to use this application.

Operating system:

MicrosoftRWindowsR98 Second Edition
Microsoft

R

WindowsRMillennium Edition,

Microsoft

R

WindowsR2000 and Service Pack2/SP3/SP4,

Microsoft

R

WindowsRXP Home Edition, Professional and SP1.

•

This software cannot be used on MicrosoftRWindowsR3.1/95/98, Windows NTRor MacintoshRoperating systems.

System requirements:

•

CPU: IntelRPentiumRIII 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent processor.

(Users cannot install the software on PCs slower than 500 MHz CPU clock speed.)

•

RAM: 128 MB or more.

(Users cannot install the software on PCs with RAM less than 128 MB.)

•

Display: 800 x 600 or higher resolution required.

•

Hard disk space:

350 MB or more required for typical Preferred install for single language.
40 to 50 MB is required for creating an additional user file.

•

Required software:

Internet Explorer

5 or later. (Required for support of HTML help and registration.)

•

Drive: CD-ROM drive (Required for installation. 8x speed or higher.)

•

Sound board: CreativeRLabs SoundBlasterR16 or upper, or equivalent sound card. WAV files to be recorded in 16-bit mono, 11 kHz minimum

sampling rate.

•

Audio unit: Panasonic IC Recorder.

※

Office support : Office 98/2000/XP fully supported. Office 2003, only the transcription supported for Word 2003. (Patches for
Natural Language Process Command support is available for the update. http://support.scansoft.com/downloads/)

※

The administrator privilege is required for installation under Windows 2000/Windows XP. (No need for a user to have administra­tor rights in order to use the software.)

※

The administrator privilege is required for creating an IC Recorder user.

Note

• For details on the system requirements, refer to installation guide stated above rather than USER’S GUIDE of Dragon NaturallySpeakingR.

Installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking

®

∫ Installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking

®

If you're running a virus checker, turn it off.

1Start Windows.
2Insert the included CD-ROM into your

computer’s CD-ROM drive.

(

The program installer starts automatically.

I

f it doesn’t, double click

Setup.exe on your CD-ROM.)

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

(If you need further information, click the Help button.)

4Choose your setup type.

Most users should choose "Typical Installation" and click Next.
(At the end of the installation, you can enable the QuickStart
option. QuickStart launches Dragon NaturallySpeaking at
system startup and adds an icon to the Windows

®

task bar.)

5Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

(You may be prompted to re-boot your computer.)

∫ Starting Dragon NaturallySpeaking

®

Start Dragon NaturallySpeaking by either:

•

Double click Dragon NaturallySpeaking icon on the desktop.

•

Click on the Dragon NaturallySpeaking button on the

Voice

Studio main screen

.

• Select “All Programs” from the “Start” menu and select
“Dragon NaturallySpeaking 7.x”.

∫ Using the on-line help

The on-line help

After starting Dragon NaturallySpeaking, select “Help topics”
from the “Help” menu.

To conduct a search using the table of contents

•

Double click on and the titles within that subject are dis­played.

• Click on and to see an explanation of the item.

Making a search by keyword

The table of contents is replaced by a list of keywords when you
click on the “Index” tab.
You can find a keyword either by entering it or scrolling through
the list.

∫ Using the operating instructions (PDF file)

The Dragon NaturallySpeaking Quick Start and USER'S GUIDE
are on the Dragon NaturallySpeaking CD-ROM.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the operating
instructions (PDF file).
Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed automatically when
installing Voice Studio.

For your reference

Set the display font in Windows to “Normal”. The main window
does not appear as shown above if the Windows screen dis­play font has been set to “Extra Large Fonts”. Refer to the
Windows Operating System users guide for details.

Note

•

I

f you have Version 5 or 6 in the default installation directories on
your system, Version 7 will install by default into the previous
version’s directory.Please do not change or customize the
installation directory during the install.

•

When installing a different language version of Dragon
NaturallySpeaking, make sure to uninstall the older version
before installing the new version.

ScanSoft, Inc.
Worldwide Headquarters

9 Centennial Drive Peabody, MA 01960
United States
Tel: [phone]

WEB http://www.scansoft.com/

ScanSoft Belgium BVBA
International Headquarters

Guldensporenpark 32 Building D
9820 Merelbeke Belgium
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

(Convert sound files into text.)

≥ Microsoft and its logo as well as Windows, Windows NT and DirectX are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United

States and other countries.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.
≥ Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. of the U.S. and other countries.
≥ ScanSoft, the ScanSoft logo, the Dragon logo, and Dragon NaturallySpeaking are trademarks or registered

trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ Adobe and its logo, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or

trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

≥ The “TM” and “R” marks are not used to identify registered trademarks and trademarks in these instructions.

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Caution:

Use only the included USB cable with a ferrite core when connecting to computer.

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AB

CD

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

REC
DATE

PMHM

MDS

Current time
(In standby mode)

External microphone jack
Earphone jack

MIC

PLUG IN

( 

POWER

)

HOLD

Hold

Clip

Battery cover

Handstrap hole

Display

Folder/Menu

Erase

Play/enter [1], stop [∫],
fast forward,

rewind/select

[: 9]

Speaker

USB connector [

ERASE

]

FOLDER/
MENU

Built-in microphone

Recording indicator

REC/STOP

MEETING DICTATION

VOL

REC MODE

DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

A B

CD

REC
DATE

REMAIN

AMPMHMM DS

Recording/stop

Meeting/Dictation

Volume (i, j)

Recording
mode

HOLD