Panasonic RR-US490 User Manual
Operating Instructions
IC Recorder
Model No. RR-US490
RR-US470
RR-US455
RR-US450
RR-US430
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.
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Instruction flow chart
Instruction flow chart
Recording 
This unit
Playback
Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving
USB cable (included)
RR-US490 RR-US470 |
Computer |
Dictation cord (included) |
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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)
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Table of contents
Preparation |
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Instruction flow chart....................................... |
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Supplied accessories....................................... |
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Inserting batteries ............................................ |
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Before use ......................................................... |
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Before operating, switch Hold off, |
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when finished, switch Hold on. ...................... |
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Recordings become audio files |
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and the files are stored in folders. ................. |
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Choose a recording method |
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that best suits the situation. .......................... |
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Part names ........................................................ |
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How to use the quick search dial .................... |
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List of menus .................................................... |
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Setting the time................................................. |
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Canceling the operation beep ......................... |
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Basic use |
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Recording.......................................................... |
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Meeting recording....................................................... |
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Display during recording............................................. |
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Dictation recording...................................................... |
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Stop and pause ......................................................... |
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Confirming the remaining time.................................... |
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Other recording methods ................................ |
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Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly) ......... |
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Recording through an external microphone ............... |
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Listening to the recording in progress ........................ |
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Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)................... |
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Timer recording .......................................................... |
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Playing............................................................... |
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While a file is being played |
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* Adjusting the volume .............................................. |
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* Moving forward/Moving backward .......................... |
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* Making recorded sounds easier to catch (reducing noise)... |
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Other playing methods .................................... |
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Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward) ..... |
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Changing the playback speed .................................... |
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Playing files successively ........................................... |
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Listening with earphones............................................ |
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Advanced use |
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Organizing files................................................. |
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Deleting ...................................................................... |
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Moving ........................................................................ |
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Lock (file protection) ................................................... |
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Security functions ............................................ |
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Security functions of this unit...................................... |
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Folder S and password............................................... |
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Setting the password .................................................. |
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Playback using the password ..................................... |
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When you forget the password ................................... |
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Recording to / from a cassette tape................ |
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Reference |
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Using the unit with a computer....................... |
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Troubleshooting guide..................................... |
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Sales and Support Information ....................... |
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Care and use..................................................... |
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Maintenance...................................................... |
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Specifications ................................................... |
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Panasonic Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND) ..... |
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Preparation
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Supplied accessories
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.)
All models
1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012]
RR-US490 RR-US470
1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CB00001]
RR-US490 RR-US470 RR-US455 RR-US450
2 CD-ROM
(Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Premium Edition)
RR-US455
4 CD-ROM
(Dragon, NaturallySpeaking 7 Preferred)
RR-US430
1 CD-ROM
(Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Standard Edition)
Refer to page 33 for Sales and Support Information (for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland).
Inserting batteries
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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, “
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The battery indicator
(Displayed during recording/playback)
Replace the batteries.
“
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*When “
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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, “ 
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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.
File
MEETING FOLDERS (A, B, C and S)
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*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
DICTATION 
FOLDER File
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Model
Recording mode
HQ (High quality)
FQ (Fine quality)
SP (Standard play)
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79 hours 10 minutes |
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19 hours 10 minutes |
9 hours 40 minutes |
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158 hours 30 minutes |
78 hours 10 minutes |
38 hours 30 minutes |
19 hours 30 minutes |
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271 hours 30 minutes |
134 hours |
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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).
Meeting recording settings
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.
Microphone sensitivity |
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A normal meeting |
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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) |
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boHeadphone/earphone jack |
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bpZoom microphone |
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microphone jack |
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How to use the quick search dial
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Turn the dial to right or left to select an item.
B: Joystick:
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A:Turn [
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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
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ERASE FOLDER ZOOM |
STOP REC/PAUSE |
1 Press and hold [*FOLDER/
MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus. 2 Turn [
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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 |
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Operation beep |
Successive play |
VAS |
Setting the time |
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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
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*The clock returns to standby when y o u p e r f o r m no time setting operation for 60 seconds. If this happens restart setting the time.
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Canceling the operation beep
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ERASE FOLDER ZOOM |
STOP REC/PAUSE |
Meeting recording
Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio
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HQ: High quality FQ: Fine quality SP: Standard play
*The factory setting is “HQ”.
Display during recording
Display changes depending on recording levels.
Light stays on 
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(Flashes while paused.)
Recording 
elapsed time (Flashes while paused.)
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