Panasonic RR-US430 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

IC Recorder

Model No. RR-US470

RR-US450

RR-US430

	If you have any questions contact
	In the U.S.A.:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
The illustration shows RR-US470.	In Canada:1-800-561-5505
The illustration shows RR-US470.

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.

P PC

For U.S.A. only

The warranty can be found on pages 40 and 41.

For Canada only

The warranty can be found on pages 42 and 43.

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Instruction flow chart

Recording

This unit

Playback

Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving

USB cable (included)

Dictation cord	Computer
(included for RR-US470)	Computer
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*Playback voice recording on computer *Save on computer (backup)

*Edit voice recording etc.

The correct instruction manual you should refer to

For IC Recorder operation… For instructions on connecting IC Recorder

to a computer, installing instructions etc…

These Operating

Instructions

For Voice Editing instructions…

Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file)

Preparation
Instruction flow chart .......................................		2
Supplied accessories.......................................		4
Inserting batteries ............................................		4
Before use .........................................................		5
	Before operating, switch Hold off,
Point 1	when finished, switch Hold on .......................	5
	Recordings become audio files
Point 2	and the files are stored in folders...................	6
	Choose a recording method
Point 3	that best suits the situation............................	7
Part names ........................................................		8
How to use the quick search dial ....................		9
List of menus ....................................................		10
Setting the time.................................................		11
Canceling the operation beep .........................		11
Basic use
Recording..........................................................		12
Meeting recording.......................................................		12
Display during recording.............................................		12
Dictation recording......................................................		13
Stop and pause .........................................................		13
Confirming the remaining time....................................		13
Other recording methods ................................		14
Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly) .........		14
Recording through an external microphone ...............		14
Listening to the recording in progress ........................		14
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)...................		15
Timer recording ..........................................................		15

Playing...............................................................	16
While a file is being played
* Adjusting the volume ..............................................	16
* Moving forward/moving backward ..........................	16
* Making recorded sounds easier to catch (reducing noise)...	16
Other playing methods ....................................	17
Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward) .....	17
Changing the playback speed ....................................	17
Playing files successively ...........................................	18
Listening with earphones............................................	18
Advanced use
Organizing files.................................................	19
Deleting ......................................................................	19
Moving ........................................................................	19
Lock (file protection) ...................................................	19
Security functions ............................................	20
Security functions of this unit......................................	20
Folder S and password...............................................	20
Setting the password ..................................................	20
Playback using the password .....................................	21
When you forget the password ...................................	21
Recording to / from a cassette tape................	22
Reference
Using the unit with a computer .......................	23
Troubleshooting guide .....................................	30
Specifications ...................................................	33
Maintenance......................................................	34
Care and use .....................................................	35
Product service.................................................	38
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)..............	40
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ............	42

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Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of December 2006. These may be subject to change.)


For the U.S.A.			For Canada

RR-US470		RR-US450	RR-US470		RR-US450
1 CD-ROM			2 CD-ROM
(Voice Editing Ver.2.0			(Voice Editing Ver.2.0
Premium Edition)			Premium Edition)
RR-US430			RR-US430
1 CD-ROM			1 CD-ROM
(Voice Editing Ver.2.0			(Voice Editing Ver.2.0
Standard Edition)			Standard Edition)
RR-US470			RR-US470
1 Dictation	cord		1 Dictation	cord
[K2KC2CB00001]			[K2KC2CB00001]
All models			All models
1 USB cable			1 USB cable
[K2KZ4CB00010]			[K2KZ4CB00010]

Only for the U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” (page 41).

Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

Inserting batteries

	1	3
	1	2
		2

AAA (LR03) batteries (not included)

Make sure the batteries face the right directions.

*Replace the batteries within 30 seconds to preserve the settings. (Recordings remain intact.)

*The clock, however, will stop until the batteries have been inserted.

*If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.

*When batteries are inserted, “” flashes on the display. Set Hold off (page 5) and set the time (page 11).

The battery indicator

(Displayed during recording/playback)

Replace the batteries.

“ ” indicates flashing.

*When “” is displayed, replace the batteries.

Before use

Point 1

Before operating, switch Hold off, when finished, switch Hold on.

Remove the seal from the display before use.

Hold (Slide up)

Hold off (Slide down)

Hold function

*This function prevents accidental operation when you put the unit in your pocket or bag. It also prevents battery loss from accidental unit operation.

When you set Hold on

*Button operations are ignored even if you press buttons by mistake.

*When you set Hold on while recording or playing, “ ” appears for 2 seconds and the recording or playing display reappears.

*When you set Hold on while the unit is stopped, “ ” appears for 2 seconds and the display turns off.

2seconds later

This unit has no power button.

*You can make batteries last longer by setting Hold on and turning the display off.

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Before use

Point 2

Recordings become audio ﬁles and the ﬁles are stored in folders.

A new audio file is created each time you record.

The created file is stored in a folder.

*A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder.

*Remaining recording time ( page 13) may become shorter than periods listed in this table.

Approximate total recording time of all folders

File

MEETING FOLDERS (A, B, C and S)

DICTATION FOLDER File

(M)

	Model	RR-US470	RR-US450	RR-US430
	Recording mode	RR-US470	RR-US450	RR-US430
	Recording mode
RQT8824	HQ (High quality)	39 hours	19 hours 10 minutes	9 hours 40 minutes
	FQ (Fine quality)	78 hours 10 minutes	38 hours 30 minutes	19 hours 30 minutes

6	SP (Standard play)	134 hours	66 hours	33 hours 20 minutes
6

Point 3

Choose a recording method that best suits the situation.

MEETING RECORDING

Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. Using the zoom function, you can also record target voice clearly ( page 14).

To record a low-level sound source…

•Place the unit on a desk etc. closer to the source.

•Use “L” microphone sensitivity for close proximity hand-held recording.

Meeting recording settings (no zoom recording for RR-US430)

Microphone sensitivity		H (Far)	L (Near)

Zoom	[OFF]	A normal meeting	A meeting held in a small room
Zoom
recording	[ON]	A lesson, lecture	An interview during a meeting
	[ON]	A lesson, lecture	An interview during a meeting

Recording mode		HQ (high quality)/ FQ (fine quality)/ SP (standard play)

Preparation

DICTATION RECORDING

As the dictation recording settings are all factory-set, dictation can be recorded quickly and simply. Use this mode when computer voice recognition software is to be used.

Dictation recording settings

Microphone sensitivity	Dictation Recording level (fixed)

Recording mode	HQ (high quality) (fixed)

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Part names			bn
	1		bn
	1
			bo
	2	MIC
		MIC
		(PLUG IN
	3	POWER)
	3
	4
				Display
	5	MENU	bp	(during recording)
	6	MENU		Microphone sensitivity
	6			Recording mode
	7			Recording mode
	7			Recording level
	8			Battery indicator
	9			Folder
	bk			Folder
	bk			File
			bq	File
			bq
	bl
bm				Recording elapsed time
1Built-in microphone	6Display		blSpeaker	boHeadphone/ earphone jack
2Recording indicator	7Folder/menu		bmUSB jack	bpZoom microphone (dented area)
3Record/ pause	8Erase		bnExternal	Not on RR-US430
4Stop	9Quick search dial		microphone jack	bqBattery cover
5Zoom Not on RR-US430	bkHold

How to use the quick search dial

Basic operations		In this manual

A: Dial:

Turn the dial to right or left to select an item.

B: Joystick:

Press to confirm the item.

A:Turn [].

B:Press [q/g] to confirm.

	*Avoid pressing too much when you turn the quick search dial.

Joystick operations (see above B for the conﬁrming operation)

Playback ( pages 16 and 17)	ÚYou can also select items by tilting the joystick. This
Password entry ( pages 20 and 21)	manual explains dial operations in most sections.

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C: Tilt the stick to left and right.

Volume control

D: Tilt the stick up and down.

C: Tilt the joystick to [p/ o].

D: Tilt the joystick to [[/ ]].

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List of menus

[	]	[	]
	HOLD	ERASE FOLDER ZOOM	STOP REC/PAUSE

1 Press and hold [*FOLDER/MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus. 2 Turn [] and press [q/g] to confirm.

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

If an operation is not started within 60 seconds, unfinished settings are canceled.

Recording modeÚ1	Microphone sensitivityÚ1	Security	LockÚ2	Timer recordingÚ3
( page 12)	( page 12)	( page 20)	( page 19)	( page 15)

Operation beep

Successive play

VAS

Setting the time

Remaining recording time

( page 11)

( page 18)

( page 15)

( page 11)

( page 13)

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Ú1 Displayed only when a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S) is selected. Ú2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file.

Ú3 Displayed only when the clock is set.

Setting the time

1 offSet Hold	2 Display the menu
( page 5)	While stopped, press and
	While stopped, press and
	hold [*FOLDER/ MENU]
	for 1 second or longer.

3 Select “”

Turn [ ] to select

“ ” and press [q/g] to confirm.

4 Set the time

Turn [ ] and press [q/g] to confirm. (Press [STOP] after confirming 5.) 1Year 2Month 3Day 4Time display (12/24H) 5Time

→ → → →

*The clock operates with the monthly

e r r o r m a r g i n o f +/– 60 seconds at room temperature.

*Wh en the year is flashing (e.g. “ ” on the display), begin from step 4.

*The clock returns to standby when you perform no time setting operation for 60 seconds. If this happens restart setting the time.

Preparation

Canceling the operation beep

1 theDisplaymenu	2 Select “BEEP”	3 Select “	”
While stopped,	Turn [ ]	1 Turn [	]
press and hold	and press	and press
[*FOLDER/	[q/ g] to	[q/g] to
MENU] for 1	confirm.	confirm.
MENU] for 1	confirm.	2 Press [STOP].
second or longer.		2 Press [STOP].
second or longer.

*To use the operation beep, select “ ” in step 3.

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1Press [q/g] to display microphone sensitivity.

2Turn [ ] and press [q/g] to confirm.

3Press [STOP].

Select a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S)

Display

the recording mode menu

3 Selectthe recording mode

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Recording	[ ]	[	]
	HOLD	ERASE FOLDER ZOOM	STOP REC/PAUSE

Meeting recording

Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio

quality according to recording situations.

1 2

Press [*FOLDER/

1Press and hold

MENU].

[*FOLDER/

Each time you

MENU] for 1

second or longer.

press

2After making sure

the display at

right, press

[q/ g] to confirm.

Select the microphone

Record

4 sensitivity level

1Turn [].

2Press [q/g] to confirm.

HQ: High quality FQ: Fine quality SP: Standard play

*The factory setting is “HQ”.

Display during recording

Display changes depending on recording levels.

	Press	Light stays on
	[REC/PAUSE].	while recording.
		(Flashes while
		paused.)
		Recording
		elapsed time
	H: Far	(Flashes while
	H: Far	paused.)
	L: Near	paused.)
	L: Near

Dictation recording

As the dictation recording settings are all factory-set, dictation can be recorded quickly and simply. Use this mode when computer voice recognition software is to be used.

1 MSelect folder

2 Record

Press [*FOLDER/

Press

MENU].

[REC/PAUSE].

Each time you

press.

Confirming the remaining time

When you press [*FOLDER/MENU] while recording, the remaining recording time appears.

Basic use

Stop and pause

*Press [STOP] to stop recording.

*The following recording information is displayed when recording is stopped.

Recording	Recording	Recording	The number of
date	start time	time	files in folder

*While recording, press [REC/PAUSE] to pause. Press it again to resume recording. (Recording continues in the same file.)

*To return to the initial menu, press

[*FOLDER/MENU] again.

*Remaining recording time also appears when the time becomes very short.

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Other recording methods

g Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly)

Not on RR-US430

Zoom recording enables you to clearly record sounds coming from the direction this unit is aimed at. It is suitable for recording lectures and interviews. Select Meeting Recording folders ( page12).