Panasonic RR-US500 User Manual

This instruction manual offers reference
information using a matrix system.
For example, information
about “Recording” appears
in the manual section
where column 2 and
row c meet (indicated as

page 2-c).

Regarding Zoom recording

Zoom recording is not available when the
recording mode is stereo or when recording to
the dictation folder.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North
America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan

Operating Instructions

IC Recorder

Model No.

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.

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

RR-US500

RQT8310-1P

H0106WM1026

PCP

En

Preparation 1

g Inserting batteries

1

2

Inserting and charging batteries

The battery indicator

(Displayed during recording/playback)

Charge or replace the batteries

*

When “ ” is displayed, charge or replace the batteries.

* When dry cell batteries are being used

and the unit is inserted into recharging
cradle, the battery indicator will fl ash.

3

AAA battery

*

Dry cell batteries (not
included) can also be used.

*

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

* The clock, however, will

stop until the batteries
have been inserted.

g Charging batteries Upon purchasing, charge once before initial use.

Connect the

1

AC adaptor to
recharging cradle

Recharging cradle
(included)

DC IN 4.8 V

AC adaptor (included)

Insert the AC

2

adaptor plug into a
household AC outlet

Household AC

(100 V to 240 V

and 50/60 Hz)

outlet

The charge lamp is lit while charging.

The lamp goes out when charging is completed.

Insert the unit into

3

the recharging
cradle

When the unit is off

Insert the unit fi rmly
so that the pin on the
charging unit ″ inserts
into the USB jack ′
(

page 4-a).

* Charging takes approx.

3 hours.

* Batteries do not need

to be fully depleted
before recharging.

* Batteries charge the

consumed portion only
when you operate and
charge the unit at the
same time.

It is not unusual for
the batteries to be hot
after charging.

Preparation 2

* When the year is flashing (e.g. on the display), begin from step 4 below.
* The clock returns to standby when you perform no time setting operation for 30 seconds.

restart setting the time.

Release

1

hold

Setting the time

Display the

2

menu

Press

A menu ( page
5-a) is displayed.

Select

3

“ ”

(Press to

select)

(Press to

enter)

You can set the year, month, day and time quickly
by pressing and holding [ ].

* The clock operates with the monthly error margin

Set the time

4

Year

ӱ

Ӳ Month

ӳ Day

Ӵ Time display (12/24H)

ӵ Time

of +/– 60 seconds at room temperature.

[ ] [ ]

[ ] [ ]

[

[

[

If this happens

(Enter)(Select)

(Enter)(Select)

] [ ]

(Enter)(Select)

] [ ]

(Enter)(Select)

] [ ]

(Enter)(Select)

Part names

g Main unit

Ӷ Built-in microphone

ӷ Recording indicator

ӱ Zoom

Ӳ Erase

ӳ Repeat

External

Ӵ

microphone

jack

ӵ [ ]

Play, stop/

enter

′

USB jack

Ӹ Display

ӹ [

Forward, backward/
select

Ӻ

Recording/

Ӽ Folder

ӽ Menu

(Equalizer)

Ӿ Volume

pause

ӻ Stop

List of menus

Display

Recording mode (Stereo, monaural/tone)

]

ӿ

W Headphone/

earphone jack

Ԁ

Handstrap hole
(Handstrap not
included)

ԁ Speaker

Ԃ Zoom

microphone
(dented area)

ԃ Hold

Ԅ Battery cover

Recording (Play) elapsed time/
(In standby mode: current time)

g Recharging cradle

‴ Charge lamp

‵ USB jack

Recording level/
Remaining memory

Battery indicator
Folder

File

″ USB pin (“Charging
batteries”

‶ DC IN 4.8 V jack

page 2-a

(While stopped)

Press [

Remaining recording

time ( page 5-b)

←

ーーーーーーーーーーー

)

Setting the time

※ 1 Displayed only when a meeting recording

Press to
display a menu

] to select, and press [ ] to enter

Microphone sensitivity

←→←→←→

Confi rmation beep

( page 3-a)

folder (A through D) is selected

( page 4-d)

Press [STOP] to stop an operation midway/cancel the setting.
If an operation is not started within 30 seconds, the display returns to
the standby mode.

1

( page 3-c)

※

Search-speed control

File lock

( page 3-d)

※

※ 2 Displayed only when there is a recorded fi le
※ 3 Displayed only when the clock is set

( page 4-d)

2

Timer recording

( page 4-b)

Recording mode

( page 2-c)

3

※

VAS

( page 4-b)

←→ ←→ ←→ ←→ ←

1

※

a

→

ーーーーーーーーーーー

→

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this
device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

This statement is applied to only Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Before use

Hint 1

Before operating,

switch hold off,

when fi nished,
switch hold on

Hold

(Slide up)

Hold off

(Slide down)

By switching hold on…

ӱ Accidental unit operation is prevented.
Ӳ

The display turns off and the battery power is saved.

* There is no power button.

Unfi nished settings will be cancelled if you
stop setting operations for 30 seconds in the
menu mode and 10 seconds in other modes.
In this case, please repeat from the beginning.

Hint 2

Choose a

recording method

that best suits

the situation

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.

g Possible recording settings when using meeting recording g

Recording settings

Stereo

Monaural
Zoom recording [OFF]

Monaural
Zoom recording [ON]

MEETING

RECORDING

Using different combinations of
recording modes and microphone
sensitivity levels, you can adjust
audio quality according to recording
situations.

Microphone

sensitivity

HI (Distance) LO (Close)

A large-scale meeting
etc.

A normal meeting etc.

A lesson, lecture etc.

To record a low-level sound
source…

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

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

A language lesson etc.

A meeting held in a small
room etc.

An interview during a
meeting etc.

Hint 3

Meeting

recording

Dictation

recording

Recorded

contents are

stored in

folders

MEETING

FOLDERS

Recording mode and approximate total recording time of all folders

HQ (High quality) 10 hours 10 minutes 19 hours 30 minutes

FQ (Fine quality) 19 hours 30 minutes

SP (Standard play)

33 hours 20 minutes 66 hours 50 minutes

There are 4 folders, A through D,
for meeting recording use.

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

Stereo Monaural

Recording

contents

39 hours

File

DICTATION

FOLDER

* The minimum memory

unit used may cause
total recording times
to become slightly
shorter than those
listed in the table.
(See “Confi rming
the remaining time”

page 5-b)

Other recording methods

Preventing

unnecessary

recording

Recording is
automatically paused
if there is no sound for
more than 3 seconds
(approximately).

Timer

recording

Timer recording
can be set to make
1 recording at a
specifi ed time. After
setting the timer,
you can keep the
unit on standby
by setting hold on
( page 2-b).

Press to

1

display a
menu

Preparation:

Press to

1

display a
menu

Select the folder to be recorded to and the recording settings (“Recording” page 2-c)

Select “ ”

2

[

(Select)

VAS: Voice



Activated
System



Select

2

“

”

[ ]

(Select)

[ ]
(Enter)

You can stop timer recording in progress, but you cannot bring it to a pause.

g To confi rm the recording start and fi nish time, press [ ] in step 2.
gTo cancel the timer: Select “ ” in step 3.

]

[ ]
(Enter)




Select “ ”

3

[ ]

(Select)

gTo turn the function off: Select “ ” in step 3.

[ ]
(Enter)

Select “ ”

3

[

(Select)

Turn the function off when recording important files.

Set the time

]

[ ]
(Enter)

4

①Start time

②Finish time

Record

4

( page 2-c)

“ ” fl ashes when
the VAS function is
active.

[

(Select)

[ ]
(Enter)

[

(Select)

[ ]
(Enter)

g

To record a distant voice (Zoom recording)

Zoom recording enables you to clearly record
sounds coming from a direction towards the built-in
microphone. It is suitable for recording lectures and
interviews. Set the recording mode to monaural

when recording to a meeting folder ( page 2-c).

Slide up

“ZOOM” is displayed when zoom

Do not block the zoom microphone ( page
4-a) intentionally with your fi ngers or other items.

* Zoom recording can be switched on and off

]

]

even when hold is switched on.

*

The zoom recording function is cancelled when
recording to the dictation folder, when the recording
mode is stereo, or when using an external microphone.

g Listening to the recording in progress

Connect stereo earphones (not included).
Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo mini plug

securely

recording is being used.

Insert

W

g Confi rming the remaining time

Displayed when

Press

(While

recording or

on standby)

g To return to the original screen:

While stopped; Press [STOP].
While recording; Press [MENU (EQ)] again.

* Remaining recording time also appears when

it becomes very short.

g

Recording through an external microphone

Microphone
(not included)

Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (

* When you attach an external microphone, the

built-in microphone automatically goes off.

a menu screen
is selected.

Remaining recording

time in the current

recording mode

Insert

securely

1

/8 in.) stereo mini plug

b

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 2006. These may be subject to change.)

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

For the U.S.A.

1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition)
1 USB cable [K1HA08CD0007]
1 AC adaptor [RFA2761]
1 Recharging cradle [RFE0187]
1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CA00003]
2 AAA-type nickel-metal hydride

rechargeable batteries [HHR-4AGA/BA1]
(Battery case: RXQ0449)

* Please choose [HHR-4AGA/2B] when you need to buy rechargeable batteries.
* The included AC adaptor is for use with this unit only.

Do not use it with other equipment.

* Do not use an AC adaptor from other equipment.

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” ( page 10-b).

For Canada

2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition)
1 USB cable [K1HA08CD0007]
1 AC adaptor [RFA2761]
1 Recharging cradle [RFE0187]
1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CA00003]
2 AAA-type nickel-metal hydride

rechargeable batteries [HHR-4AGA/BA1]
(Battery case: RXQ0449)

Recording

Meeting

recording

Using different
combinations of recording
modes and microphone
sensitivity levels, you
can adjust audio quality
according to recording
situations.

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.

Select the

1

folder

Meeting folder

Dictation folder

Press

Each time
you press

Select the

2

recording mode

①Press to display a menu ①Press to display a

Select “ ”

②

[ ] [ ]

Select the recording mode

③

[ ] [ ]

*If “ST” is not displayed, the unit is in the monaural mode.
*The factory setting is “ST HQ”.

In the dictation recording mode, items set in steps 2 and 3
are fi xed as follows.

Recording mode:

(Monaural) HQ

(Enter)(Select)

(Enter)(Select)

ST: Stereo
HQ: High quality
FQ: Fine quality

（）

SP: Standard play

Select the microphone

3

sensitivity

menu

Select “ ”

②

[ ] [ ]

Select “ ” or “ ”

③

[ ] [ ]

Microphone sensitivity level:

Dictation recording level

(Enter)(Select)

(Enter)(Select)

HI: for long

distances

LO: for short

distances

Recording

4

Rec starts

Rec pauses

<>

Press

Press

*The following recording information is displayed when

recording is stopped.

Recording

date

Display changes depending on recording levels

Light stays on
while recording
(Flashes while
paused)

<

Rec stops

Recording

→

start time

Press to pause recording, and
press again to restart the same file.

When recording

in Monaural

Recording elapsed time

When recording

in Stereo (ST)

(Flashes while paused)

>

Recording

time

Other recording methods ( page 4-b)

The number of

→→

fi les in folder

Other play methods

To play one

segment

of a file

repeatedly

(A-B repeat play)

Other

repeat and

continuous

play

functions

Start playing

1

the fi le
selected for
repeated
playback

(“Playing”

page 2-d)

(While

stopped)

Press

Set the start

2

point (A)

Press Press

* If only the start point (A) is set and play continues until the end of the fi le, that point

automatically becomes the end point (B) and A-B repeat will continue to play this sequence.

Each time you press

File repeat
play

Plays 1 fi le repeatedly.

Set the end

3

point (B)

Continuous
play of 1 folder

Plays all fi les in the folder
once, in order.

Cancellation (normal playback)

* Regardless of the current play mode, A-B repeat takes priority if selected.

g To turn the function off:

While playing; Press [REPEAT] once more.
While stopped;

Press [REPEAT] several times until the
repeat sign disappears from the display.

Pressing [

The unit plays all
fi les in order from
the selected one
to the last one.

] is also useful.

Folder repeat
play

Plays all fi les in the folder
repeatedly, in order.

g Changing the playback speed

Playback is available at 5 different speeds.

Press

(While

playing)

g To return to the normal playback speed: Select “×1” in the above operation.

g Listening with earphones

Insert

securely

×0.5 · ×0.75 · ×1 · ×1.5 · ×2
(Slow)

←ーー

Press [ ] to select a
playback speed.

The unit performs playback at
the selected speed.

W

* The display bar fl ashes when

listening at a playback speed

(Fast)

ーー→

Connect stereo earphones (not included).
Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo mini plug

* The speaker is automatically turned off

other than “×1” (normal).

When playing back
at ×2 speed

when earphones are used.

c

Instruction fl ow chart

Instruction fl ow chart

Recording

This unit

Playback

Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving

USB cable (included)

Dictation cord (included)

* Playback voice recording on computer
* Save on computer (backup)
* Edit voice recording etc.

Computer

1 3 4

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.1.0

Operating Instructions

(PDF file)

Playing

Select the folder

1

Each time you press

Playing

Press

g While a fi le is being played g To adjust the volume

Backward

* Press button once and the

fi le starts from beginning.
Press button twice and the
previous fi le starts playing
(If the fi le has been playing
for less than 3 seconds,
one press will start playing
of the previous fi le.)

*

Press and hold to search

Stop/start playing again

(Playback starts again from
the place where you stopped)

※You can adjust speeds for moving forward/backward.
(“Setting the speed for moving forward/backward” page 4-d)

※

Stop

Forward

*

Press to go to
the beginning
of the next file

*

Press and hold
to search

Select the file

2

[ ][]

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

Increase

Decrease

g

Cutting excessive noise (Playback equalizer)

Press and hold
for more than 1
second

(While playing)

※

2 5

g To return to the normal play mode:

Press [MENU (EQ)] again for more than 1

second, while playing.

Other play methods ( page 4-c)

Play

3

* Press the

button again
to stop.

Adjustment from 0
to 20 is possible.

* Factory setting

is 13.

Organizing fi les (Deleting/Moving/Protecting)

Deleting

Moving

Protecting

Press

1

Files can be moved from
the dictation folder to folders
A through D, fi les can also
be moved between folders
A through D.

Files cannot be
moved from folders
A through D to the
dictation folder.

Preparation: Select the folder that holds the fi le to be protected

Press to display

1

a menu

Select a file or folder

2

[ ]

…

Selecting a file

Preparation: Play the fi le to be moved

Press

1

Select “ ”

2

g

To cancel protection: Select the fi le you wish to unprotect in step 3.

a folder

All foldersAll files in

Select the

2

destination folder

[ ]

Destination folder

Number of files in the
destination folder

[ ]

(Select)

[ ]

(Enter)

Delete

3

Press and
hold for more
than 1 second

Deleted fi les cannot be recovered.

* Protected fi les cannot be deleted.

Move

3

Press and hold
[ ] for more
than 1 second

Play will stop and the
fi le is moved to the end
of the selected folder.

Select the fi le you wish to protect

3

[ ]

(Select)

[ ]

(Enter)

Other functions

Cancelling

the

operation

beep

Preventing

accidental

button

presses

(HOLD)

Setting

the speed

for moving

forward/

backward

page

(

2-d)

Press to

1

display a
menu

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

Press to

1

display a
menu

Select “ ”

2

Select “ ”

2

[ ]

(Select)

[ ]

(Select)

[ ]
(Enter)

3

[ ]

(Enter)

“ ” is displayed.

Select “ ” or “ ”

3

Select “ ”

[

(Select)

g To use the operation beep:

Select “

” in step 3.

[ ] [ ]

LO: Moving forward and backward

slowly with sounds.

HI: Moving forward and backward

quickly without sounds.

* Factory setting is “

]

[ ]
(Enter)

gTo release:

Slide [HOLD] down.

(Enter)(Select)

Recording to a cassette tape/Recording from a cassette tape

Read the operating instructions for the connected equipment.

Select the file to
copy and play

Recording

to a cassette

W

tape

recorder etc.

Recording

Start playing

from a

cassette

tape

recorder etc.

”.

* The recorded sound may differ from the original recording.
* Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level.

Headphone

jack

Stereo

mini plug

Stereo

mini plug

Stereo

mini plug

Audio cable (not included)

Monaural
mini plug

Stereo

mini plug

Audio cable (not included)

Monaural

mini plug

Stereo

mini plug

Stereo

mini plug

Recording

Stereo

MIC jack

Monaural

MIC jack

d

Recording

Press [REC/PAUSE]

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

g Installing Voice Editing

Start Windows.

1

For the U.S.A.

2

For Canada

The program installer starts automatically.

• When the installer does not automatically star t
ӱġFrom the “Start” menu click “Run”.
ӲġType “ ɦ :\Launcher\VEdV1Launcher.exe” and click “OK”.
ġġ ɦ is the CD-ROM drive ID.

Click “Voice Editing Ver.1.0”.

3

Installation starts.
Follow on-screen instructions for any subsequent operations.

• The voice recognition engine and text to speech/Translation engine should start installing while Voice
Editing is being installed. (Alternatively, you can install them afterwards.)

For Canada

• Change the CD-ROM #1 for #2 according to the message that will appear in the middle of installation.
Installation continues automatically.

•

Change the CD-ROM #2 for #1 according to the message that will appear when the installation of #2 is complete.

Click “Finish” from the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen.

4

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

Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Insert the included CD-ROM #1 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

g Connecting this unit to a computer with the USB cable

This unit cannot be operated.

Connecting a computer to the recharging cradle housing IC Recorder

Align the jack
orientation

Insert straight
in with the
arrow facing
upward

USB cable

(included)

Slanted

Arrow side facing
downward

Connecting a computer to IC Recorder

Insert straight in
with the arrow
facing left

Slanted

Align the jack
orientation

USB cable

(included)

Connect one IC Recorder only while using Voice Editing.

This software does not support simultaneous use of multiple IC recorders.

When connected to a computer, “

Do not disconnect the USB cable while this is flashing.

” appears. When transferring data, “ ” flashes.

Arrow side facing
right

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

g Starting Voice Editing

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

g Using the operating instructions (PDF file)

In the Windows “Start” menu, click “All Programs” “Voice Editing” “Voice Editing Operating Instructions” or in
the “Help (H)” menu in the Voice Editing main screen, click “Operating Instructions (H)”.

Note

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

• 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 as Voice Editing. Depending on the
computer, an Adobe Acrobat Reader restart message may appear. Ignore this and continue installing Voice
Editing.

• Uninstall the following before installing Voice Editing Ver.1.0 (included).
You cannot install two versions of Voice software on the same computer.

- Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Professional Edition

- Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Standard Edition

- Voice Editor 3 - Voice Editor 2

- Previous versions of Voice Editing software

(for Panasonic IC Recorder RR-US360/RR-US361)

- SD Voice Editor Ver.1.x

- Other versions of Voice Editing Ver.1.0

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

6 8 9

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.

OS: Microsoft

Microsoft
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional

※ Only available when the user is logged in as the system administrator. Cannot be used by multiple users.
(Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP only)

• This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98 (except for Windows®
98SE) and Windows NT®.

• Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS.

• This software is not Macintosh compatible.

Hardware:

CPU: Windows

Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP: Intel® Pentium® III 500 MHz or higher

RAM: Windows® 98 SE / Windows® Me: 128 MB or more

Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP: 256 MB or more
Free hard disk space:
100 MB or more

•

•

•

•

Drive: CD-ROM drive (for installation)
CD-R/RW drive (required to use the CD-R writing function in Windows® XP)
Sound: Windows compatible sound device
Display: High Color (16 bit) or more. Desktop resolution of 800 ȿ 600 pixels or more.
(1024 ȿ 768 pixels or more recommended)
Interface: USB port (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you use a USB hub or extension cable.)
Other requirements:
Mouse or equivalent pointing device

®

Windows® 98 Second Edition

®

Windows® Millennium Edition

®

98 SE / Windows® Me: Intel® Pentium® II 333 MHz or higher

Additional free hard disk space may be necessary depending on the Windows® version and voice
file being used.
Additional free space is required to install Acrobat® Reader®, DirectX® 9.0c, and voice
recognition/text-to-speech/translation engines (all included), as well as “Voice Editing Launcher”
(Office Add-In and Internet Explorer Contextual Menu Add-In).
Additional free space is temporarily required for sound waveform display, voice recognition,
text-to-speech conversion, translation, sound recording, CD-R recording (Windows® XP only), and
“Voice Editing Launcher”.
Installing all Voice Editing functions and engines for all languages requires approximately 650 MB

For the U.S.A.

(

) or 1.5 GB (

For Canada

※

※

) of free space.

Note

The following hardware limitations should be noted.

• This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.

• This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.

• This software may not run properly on 64-bit computers.

• Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal
computers cannot be used.

• This software may not run properly on home-made computers.

The following limitations should be noted.

• Voice recognition, text-to-speech, and translation engines are installed on the same drive as the operating
system (usually the C drive).

• The operating system must support the languages of the voice recognition, text-to-speech, and translation
engines.

• Before voice recognition, the speaker’s voice must be registered in a training process. Sound fi les of speakers
whose voices have not been registered in training cannot be converted to text correctly.

Necessary software:
DirectX

Microsoft Offi ce 2000/XP/2003 (support for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required when using the

• 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.

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

• Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States
and other countries.

• Nuance Communications, the Nuance Communications logo, and RealSpeak Solo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc. or its affi liates in the United States and/or other countries.

• Adobe and its logo, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks
or trademarks of the respective developer companies.

Note that the “TM” mark and “®” mark do not appear in this document.

For Canada

FineSpeech(TM).

•

Recording and operating problems may occur on some computer systems.
Please note that Panasonic and Panasonic dealers cannot be held liable for any lost audio data or other
direct or indirect damage except in cases of intentional or gross negligence.

Translation (interpreter) results are merely one example of translation (interpreter), and accuracy cannot be
guaranteed. We cannot be liable for the translation (interpreter) results in any way. Additionally, please refrain from
publishing, selling, or distributing unedited translation (interpreter) results, which may violate copyright law.

®

8.1 or later / Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Offi ce Add-in)

Maintenance

Do not use such solvents as benzine, paint thinner and alcohol for cleaning.

• Remove rechargeable batteries and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet in advance.

• Solvents may cause casing to deform and coating to go off.

• Wipe dust and fi ngerprints off using a soft, dry cloth. Soak the cloth in water, wring it thoroughly and use it for
cleaning when the unit is very dirty. Wipe moisture off with a dry cloth after removing tough dirt.

• Do not use kitchen detergents or chemically-enhanced cleaning cloths.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.

7 10

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, refer to “Customer Services Directory” ( page
10-b) if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” ( page 9-d) if you reside in Canada.

Symptom Checkpoints

“U01” appears on the display. • The battery has run down.

No operation. • Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted.

Cannot recharge the batteries. • Recharging may take dozens of seconds to start when you use

Playback does not last long despite
recharging.

Operation is not possible when “hold”
appears on the display.

“2006”, “12:00” flashes. •Set the time. (
“EE:EE” is displayed. • This can occur after repeatedly recording and deleting files.
Available recording time does not increase

correspondingly after
There is no sound from the earphone

or it is difficult to hear or noisy.
Recording stops. • VAS may be functioning. (
“-- --” appears instead of the recording

date.
Playback speed is too fast or slow. • Set the play speed to normal. (
“FULL” appears. • There are 99 files in the folder.

No sound from the speaker. • There is no sound when you have connected earphones.
Cannot delete a file or folder. • The file is protected. (

Cannot move a file. • You cannot move files to folders that already contain 99 files.

A recording disappeared. • Recordings can disappear if the unit receives a shock (e.g. it is

Cannot set a fi le to move. • Settings for moving a fi le are cancelled if you adjust the playback

Cannot set timer recording. • The timer covers 24 hours from the present time only.

Timer recording does not work. • The settings are cancelled if the batteries are removed and the

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

Sound is distorted. • Non-voice recordings such as music on CDs may become

Sound is distorted when listening to the
recorded audio with the stereo earphones.

The battery indicator fl ashes when you
use the unit with the AC adaptor.

I hear noises. • Move the mobile telephone away from this unit when you use the

Voice Editing does not start or does
not work correctly.

I used the “Dictation cord” supplied
with the unit, but microphone
sensitivity did not improve. Computer
voice recognition level is still low.

Cannot successfully convert audio to
text with Voice Editing.

deleting

files.

•

Set the unit in and out of the recharging cradle several times. ( page 2-a)

• You cannot operate when the unit is connected to a computer.
(

page 6-a)

rechargeable batteries that had not been used for a long time.

• When playback using recharged batteries ends extremely fast,
it means the battery is at the end of life. (Roughly speaking,
rechargeable batteries can be refreshed about 300 times.)

• The hold function is on. (

page 3-a)

-Unlock all your files, then delete all folders to remedy this.

page 3-d)

 (

• Ensure the plug is inser ted firmly.

• Wipe the plug clean.

• Set the time. (

• There is no remaining recording time.

-Delete unneeded files. (

• The folder is already empty.

You cannot move files from A through D folder to the dictation folder.

•

dropped), or the batteries go out during recording.

speed while making the settings.

•

You cannot set a recording period longer than 24 hours using the timer.

• Set the time. ( page 3-a)

• You cannot set the timer if there is less than 1 minute of available
recording time.

clock settings are cleared.

• Timer recording does not work if the unit is used for playback or
another operation at a set time.

This unit considers the battery as empty even if there is actually

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

distorted in playback.

• Lower the volume.

•

Keep the stereo earphones and the microphone you are using separate.

• Make sure batteries used are the specifi ed type.

• The battery indicator fl ashes during recording and playback
when you use dry cell batteries.

two in the same area.

• Make sure that “PC” is on this unit’s display, and that this unit is
recognized as a drive in Voice Editing.Set the USB cable in and
out of IC Recorder’s USB jack several times when the unit is not
recognized as a drive.

• The connection may not work if you connect via a USB hub or a
USB extension cable.

• Adjust the volume on the IC Recorder. Depending on your
computer, you may also be able to improve the sensitivity by
reversing the “Straight mini plug” and the “L-shaped mini plug”
connections.

• Audio fi les in stereo contain sounds simultaneously made in the
surroundings in addition to the speaker’s voice. These sounds
cause voice recognition software to operate poorly. You should
use IC Recorder in the dictation recording mode. You can make
better recordings for voice recognition (monaural recordings) in
this recording mode (
operating instructions (PDF fi le).)

page 3-a)

page 4-d)

page 4-b)

page 5-c)

page 3-d)

page 3-d)

page 2-c). (Refer to the Voice Editing

Specifications

Power requirement: DC 2.4 V (2 AAA size rechargeable batteries)

DC 3.0 V (2 AAA size/LR03 batteries)

AC adaptor input: AC 100 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz
Power output: 350 mW (max.)
Frequency response: 320 Hz to 5,300 Hz (HQ mode)

310 Hz to 3,500 Hz (FQ/SP mode)

S/N: 35 dB (Stereo HQ mode)
Output jack: Earphone, ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.); 0.6 mW + 0.6 mW 16 Ϯ
Input jack: Mic, ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.); 0.56 mV plug in power
Speaker: 20 mm (1 3 /32 in.) 8 Ϯ
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Max dimensions; 34.3 mm x 119.3 mm x 16.1 mm (1 11/32 in. x 4 23/32 in. x 21/32 in.)
Cabinet dimensions; 33.6 mm x 119 mm x 14.9 mm (1 5/16 in. x 4 11/16 in. x 19/32 in.)
Mass:

With rechargeable batteries;
Without batteries; 40 g (1.41 oz.)
Operational temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Rechargeable temperature range
Recharging time
Memory capacity: 128 MB

: approx. 3 hours

Battery life: [When used at 25 °C (77 °F) on a flat, stable surface]

The battery life may be less depending on the operating conditions.

Batteries Recording mode Playback Recording

Panasonic nickel-metal

hydride rechargeable

batteries

Panasonic alkaline

batteries

Power consumed by the recharging cradle when the unit is not connected is 0.2 W.

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

65 g (2.29 oz.)

: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

Stereo

Monaural

Stereo

Monaural

HQ 8 hours 8 hours 30 minutes

FQ/SP 9 hours 10 hours 30 minutes

HQ 8 hours 30 minutes 10 hours

FQ/SP 9 hours 30 minutes 12 hours 30 minutes

HQ 10 hours 30 minutes 11 hours 30 minutes

FQ/SP 13 hours 14 hours 30 minutes

HQ 12 hours 14 hours

FQ/SP 13 hours 30 minutes 18 hours

Care and UseTroubleshooting GuideUsing the unit with a computer

To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cables, only use adequate
accessories with the cable length less than 3 m.

g 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 doors and windows closed.

• To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids.

• The unit’s speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, personal
computers, magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes) or other devices easily influenced by a magnet.

g Batteries

• Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use the batteries 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 expose batteries to excessive heat.

• Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.

• Battery mishandling 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.

• Keep batteries out of reach of small children. Accidental swallowing of batteries can result in stomach and
intestinal damage.

When carrying batteries in a pocket or bag, ensure no metal objects such as necklaces are placed together

•
with them. Contact with metal may cause short-circuiting which can cause a fire. For safety, carry the
rechargeable batteries in the battery carrying case.

g AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.
But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet
configuration. Remove the plug adaptor from the household AC outlet when you do not use it.

• With the appropriate outlet adaptor plug (not included), it is also possible to use it in other countries.

• It is recommended to unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet when not in use for a prolonged period of time.

g 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.

g Listening caution

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

EST. 1924

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.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what
sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Leave it there.

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

A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power
supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

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.

RBRC

TM

Ni-MH

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a) The AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all

other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts – When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the

manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check – After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in

proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” (

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
Panasonic Services Company- Customer Servicenter

Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503

In Puerto Rico contact the Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original
carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID
AND PLACE OF PURCHASE, CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED
WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the above address.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website
(www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

The serial number of this product can be found
on the back of the cassette compartment cover or
inside the battery compartment.
Please note it in the space provided below and
keep as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

RR-US500

page 10-b).

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Portable Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in
materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period
indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of
original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either
(a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b)
replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to
repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

All Portable Audio Products
except item listed below

Rechargeable batteries (in
exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge
for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be
no charge for parts. You must mail-in your pro duct during
the warranty period. This Limited Warranty excludes both
parts and labor for batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts
(cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased
and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new
product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs
please ship the product to:

Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico,
Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax [phone].
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid,
adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time
phone number where you can be reached.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance;
locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests
by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

One (1) Year One (1) Year

Ten (10)

Days

Not

applicable

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD
THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A
SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE
OF PURCHASE. AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE.
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY
UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials
or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear
or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER
damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication,
alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjust ments, misadjustment
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge,
lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or
liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other
than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage
that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS
LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost

time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media
or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items
listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE
PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with
this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled
to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs
Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online
for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to: [e-mail]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American
Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees
to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized
Panasonic service facility.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged
during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the
performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded
from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of
original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: [phone]
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: [phone]
Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”

Panasonic Factory Service:

Richmond British Columbia Mississauga Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Drive
Richmond BC V6W 1K8 Mississauga ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

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b

c

d