Panasonic RR-US750, RR-US950 User Manual

Operating Instructions

IC Recorder

The illustration shows RR-US750.

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.

Model No.

RR-US950 RR-US750

RQT9124-B

Enjoy with This Unit

Recording

Meeting

Playing back

to listen

• Recorded file

• MP3 music file

Connecting this unit to a computer

Using a computer

• Charge the battery

• Copy/Organise (Delete) recorded files/ Play back to listen

From a computer

• Transfer MP3 music files

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Lesson Lecture

with speaker

Dictation

or earphones (not included)

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

2008. These may be subject to change.)

1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012] 1 AAA-type nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable

battery∗ (Battery case: RXQ0449)

Other rechargeable batteries cannot be charged on this unit. ∗ Make sure to buy [HHR-4AGE/2B] for Europe or

[HHR-4AGT/2B] for Asia and use one of the pair when replacing the rechargeable battery.

Exclusive rechargeable battery

Ordinary rechargeable battery

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) To order accessories, refer to “Sales and Support Information” (➜ page 40).

Table of contents

Preparation

Enjoy with This Unit ........................................................ 2

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

Part names ...................................................................... 4

Inserting/Charging the battery ...................................... 5

Hold function ..................................................................6

Turning ON/OFF the Power ............................................ 6

Setting the time ............................................................... 7

Basic Operations

Recording settings ......................................................... 8

Switching recording position ........................................8

Recording ........................................................................ 9

How to set the recording mode (XP/LP/EP) ................. 9

Playing ........................................................................... 10

Adjusting the volume .................................................. 10

Operations during playback ........................................ 10

Conﬁ rming the remaining time ................................... 10

Display while stopped ................................................11

Listening to the audio during playback ....................... 11

Deleting recorded ﬁ les ................................................. 12

Locking recorded ﬁ les (File protection) .....................13

Advanced Operations

Changing recording settings

(Stereo/Monaural, Microphone sensitivity) ................ 14

Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone) .... 15

Monitoring the recording in progress ........................15

Timer recording ............................................................ 16

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

Conﬁ rming possible (remaining) recording time

Setting the Playback speed control function ............. 18

Reducing noise (EQ setting) .......................................19

.......... 17

Slight return playback .................................................. 19

Repeat play/Successive play ....................................... 20

A-B Repeat play ............................................................ 20

Dividing ﬁ les .................................................................21

Index function ............................................................... 22

Security functions ........................................................ 24

Cancelling the operation beep .................................... 26

Recording to other devices ......................................... 26

Using with a computer

Connecting this unit to a computer ............................ 27

Opening the folder of this unit using a computer ..... 28

Importing the recorded ﬁ les in this unit to a

computer/Organising ﬁ les ........................................... 29

Returning the ﬁ les imported to the computer

to this unit ..................................................................... 30

Listening to the music on this unit

(Transferring MP3 music ﬁ les to this unit) .................31

Listening to the music on this unit

(Playing MP3 music ﬁ les on this unit) ........................32

Creating MP3 music ﬁ les ............................................. 33

Others

System requirements ................................................... 34

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

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

Sales and Support Information (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) ...40

Care and use ................................................................. 42

Maintenance .................................................................. 43

Speciﬁ cations ...............................................................44

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Part names

Main unit

„

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• ‣

․ ‥

Display

XPLPEP

SPEED

ALL

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󰿎

… ‧ 󰿉

󰿊

󰿏

‰ ‱

󰿋

󰿌

„ Recording indicator (red) ‟ LCD display † + (Volume) ‡ Zoom microphone (front)

• u (Fast backward) ‣ q/g (Play/Stop/Enter) ․ – (Volume) ‥ i (Fast forward) … REC/PAUSE ‧ g (STOP) 󰿉 •FOLDER/−MENU INDEX/

′ ″

Bottom side

󰿍

Remaining memory/Recording level

: Recording mode

XPLPEP

: Stereo/Monaural

File number

ALL

Recording (Playback) elapsed time/ Possible recording time (Remaining playback time), Current time etc.

Recording (Playback) time/ Recording date

: Folder

: Successive/Repeat play

󰿊 REPEAT

DIVIDE

: Zoom recording : Microphone sensitivity

Playback speed control

SPEED

: Security : Timer recording : Operation beep : Divide

󰿋 ERASE 󰿌 Recording position switch

(ZOOM/WIDE/MANUAL)

󰿍 USB jack 󰿎 Built-in microphone 󰿏

Headphone/earphone jack (W)

Ԃ HOLD ‰ Zoom microphone (back) ‱ Built-in speaker ′ Battery cover ″ġHand strap hole

: Battery indicator : Noise reduction :

Slight return playback

: File protection : VAS recording : Index : Delete

Inserting/Charging the battery

Upon purchasing, charge once before initial use. Charging time: Approx. 2 hours (Time required to become fully-charged from empty condition)

Inserting the rechargeable battery

Make sure the battery faces the right directions.

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

Charging the battery using a computer

STOP

• Press

• Star t the computer beforehand.

Insert the USB cable into this unit.

Insert the USB cable into the computer.

This unit

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

•

to stop the unit.

nsert the USB cable straight in the same direction as that of the terminal.

USB cable (included)

AAA LR03 battery (included)

Computer

Display while charging

batteries can be refreshed about 300 times

While

charging

Charging complete

When the computer recognises this unit, “ ” is displayed together with above display.

* The rechargeable battery and this unit may be

hot while charging. This is not a malfunction.

Batteries other than exclusive AAA Ni-MH rechargeable battery (➜ page 2) cannot be recharged on this unit. Do not

charge batteries that are not designed for this unit.

The remaining battery display shown below is displayed while recording or playing.

* If the battery runs out, “ ” or “ ” is displayed.

Charge the battery as soon as possible.

The battery does not need to be fully depleted before recharging.

* “ ” may be displayed when connecting

this unit to a computer, but the battery can be charged. Refer to the descriptions on page 37.

* Remove the battery from the unit if you will not

use it for a long period of time.

Dry cell batteries (not included) can also be used. Please replace battery within approx. 30 seconds for preservation of the clock data.

(

Rechargeable

Blinking

)

The display

changes.

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Hold function

Before

operating,

switch Hold off,

when finished,

switch Hold

on.

g 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.

g 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,

* When you set Hold on while the unit is stopped,

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” appears and the original display

“ reappears.

“

” appears and then the display and power

turn off.

Hold

Hold off

Turning ON/OFF the Power

This unit has no power button.

Turning the power ON

• Press q/g o r any button, or operate [HOLD]

switch while the power is off (the display is off), then the power turns on and the display turns on.

Turning the power OFF

• When you switch Hold on while the unit is stopped, or you do not operate the unit for more than approx. 15 minutes while the unit is stopped, the power automatically turns off.

* After use, we recommend switching Hold on after

stopping the unit.

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Setting the time

After the battery is inserted, “ ” blinks on the display when the time is not set (e.g. at the time of purchase). (After approx. 1 minute, the display changes to “ ” (blinking) in Hold off condition.) The clock is used for preserving recording date and setting timer recording. Please set the time first. Recording is possible even if the clock is not set. However, the Recording date, Recording start time is displayed as “ ”.

•

FOLDER/−MENU

STOP

When “ ” is blinking

• Switch Hold off (➜ page 6).

Press +, – to set the year and

press q/g to enter.

Set month and day in the same way.

Ye a r Month

Press u, i to select the time

display and press q/g to enter.

Press +, – to set the time and

press q/g to enter.

You can adjust the time quickly by pressing and holding +, –.

M D

12-hour display24-hour display

Day

M D

When the time display is “ ” (blinking) or you change the time

• Switch Hold off (➜ page 6).

STOP

• Press

1. Press and hold

menu screen is displayed.

“ ” (blinking) or

is displayed.

2. Press +, – to select year display “ **” and press q/g to enter.

If “ ” blinks, press q/g to enter.

Follow step 1, 2 and 3 shown at left.

* Press

midway.

* The clock operates with the monthly

loss/gain of 60 seconds at normal temperature.

* The time setting is cleared, if the battery

has been consumed completely.

to stop the unit.

−

•

FOLDER/

until the

“”

STOP

to stop the setting process

(blinking)

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Recording settings

This unit has 4 recording setting items related to recording quality. Using different combinations of recording settings, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations.

Recording

setting item

Recording mode

(➜ page 9)

Switching Stereo/ Monaural

(➜ page 14)

Microphone sensitivity

(➜ page 14)

Zoom microphone

(➜ page 15)

The total possible recording time (➜ page

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Setting contents and

display

High-quality : : Long recording :

Stereo : Monaural :

High : Normal : Low :

Zoom microphone ON :

Zoom microphone OFF : No display

Switching recording position

This unit is equipped with 3 recording positions: [ZOOM], [WIDE] and [MANUAL]. The [ZOOM] and [WIDE] content settings are fixed while [MANUAL] content settings can be changed according to your preference. You can switch among the positions using Recording position switch.

Recording

position

ZOOM

WIDE

MANUAL

You can change the recording mode (XP, LP, EP) in all positions (➜ page 9).

Setting contents (display)

and situations

For lesson, lecture, etc. (Recording the aimed person’s voice)

For meeting, etc. (Recording more than one person’s voice)

✽

For dictation, etc.

✽

The factory setting is suitable for dictation. You can change the setting according to your preference (➜ pages 14, 15).

REC/PAUSE

•

FOLDER/−MENU

STOP

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Recording position switch

−

Recording

−

• Switch Hold off (➜ page 6).

STOP

• Press

To stop: Press

Even if you change the position of Recording position switch during recording, the setting will not be changed until the recording is complete.

Change the recording mode as necessary (➜ right).

to stop the unit.

Slide recording position switch to select a position.

Switch modes according to situations (➜ page 8).

Select a folder for recording. (

The folder is switched each time you press

Select among “ ”. (The factory setting is “ ”.) When you select “ ”, recording is automatically saved in “ ”. (If the folder already contains 99 files, the next folder with recordable space is used.)

REC/PAUSE

Press

Each time you press Pause Recording resumes

(Recording starts).

Display during recording

Light stays on. (Blinks while paused.)

The display changes depending on recording levels. In stereo Top side: ch-L/Bottom side: ch-R

Recording elapsed time (Blinks while paused.)

STOP

right)

➜

•

FOLDER/

Folder

[Folder] for this unit means locations in which recording (music) files are stored. There are 4 audio folders “ folder “ ” in this unit. Using each folder according to the purposes of recording enables you to search files easily later. A maximum of 99 files can be saved into each

−

audio folder

to .

File

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

How to set the recording mode (XP/LP/EP)

STOP

• Press

1. Press and hold

screen is displayed.

“ ” (blinking) is displayed.

2. Press q/g to enter.

3. Press u, i to select among “XP”, “LP” and “EP” and press q/g to enter.

to stop the unit.

−

•

FOLDER/

until the menu

” and 1 music

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Playing

−

•

FOLDER/−MENU

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• Switch Hold off (➜ page 6).

STOP

• Press

to stop the unit.

• Select a folder (➜ right).

• Select a file (➜ right).

Press q/g (Playback starts).

STOP

Adjusting the volume

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

Volume range is 0 to 20. (The factory setting is 13.)

Operations during playback

Jump (Skip):

Press u, i. Press u midway while playing a

file and the playback jumps to the beginning of the file. To return to the previous file, press u again within 1 second.

Fast backward/Fast forward (Search):

Press and hold u, i.

Stop:

Press q/g or

STOP

Select a folder

The folder is switched each time you press

“ contains the file to play.

−

•

FOLDER/

. Select among “ ”, “ ”,

”, “ ”, “ ”. Select the folder that

Select a ﬁ le

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

File number

ALL

Confirming the remaining time

−

•

FOLDER/

1. Press and hold or longer during playback.

The remaining time of the file which is being played is displayed.

ALL

Remaining playback time

To return to the original screen, press

−

•

FOLDER/

again.

(When you do not press, the screen returns to the original one approx. 30 seconds later.)

for 1 second

ALL

Display while stopped

LPEPEP

After the unit is stopped, the display is switched as below until the current time is displayed.

g When the playback is stopped

Remaining memory (➜ page 17)

ALL

File number

ALL

Playback elapsed time

Current recording setting

Total number of files in folder A

g When the recording is stopped g When pressing u, i to select a file while stopped

Remaining memory (➜ page 17)

ALL

File number

ALL

Displayed in turn: Recording date → Recording start time → Recording time This information makes it easier to search for files.

e.g.) When you have recorded to folder A in ZOOM position with

the recording mode XP

Current recording setting

Total number of files in folder A

Current time

ALL

Listening to the audio during playback

The audio during playback comes from the speaker. Listening may be difficult in noisy places due to the speaker output. In that case, connect stereo earphones (not included). Plug type: ø 3.5 mm stereo mini plug

Recommended additional earphones: Panasonic RP-HV250 (the product number is correct as of January 2008.)

Insert securely.

The built-in speaker is turned off when earphones are connected.

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Basic Operations

Deleting recorded files

• Select a folder (➜ page 10).

ERASE

STOP

Press

1 4

unit is stopped.

Press u, i to select the file.

ӱ Deleting one file

while playing or the

Press q/g to enter.

Press u, i to select “ ” and press q/g to enter.

When deleting is complete, “ ” is displayed. It may take dozens of seconds until deleting is complete.

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Ӳ Deleting all files in

one folder

ӳ Deleting all files in

folder A through D

Ӵ Deleting all files in all

folders

ӵ Formatting this unit

ӱ to Ӵ : Protected files and files which

cannot be played back on this unit cannot be deleted.

Formatting

If the unit is formatted, all existing files including protected files, music files and data files transferred from PCs, etc. are deleted.

* Deleted files cannot be recovered. * Press

* The file numbers displayed on this unit

* When you wish to delete some portion

* You cannot delete files when the

STOP

to stop the operation midway.

are moved forward after deleting files.

of a file, divide the file (➜ page 21) and delete the unnecessary file.

remaining battery display is “ ”.

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Locking recorded files (File protection)

Locked files cannot be deleted on this unit (except formatting). Use this function to protect files.

Press q/g to enter.

Press u, i to select “ ”

and press q/g to enter.

Lock is performed. It may take dozens of seconds until locking is complete.

To cancel lock:

Follow step 1 to 4, select “ ” in step

and enter.

•

FOLDER/−MENU

STOP

• Select a folder (➜ page 10).

STOP

• Press

Press and hold

to stop the unit.

•

FOLDER/

−

the menu screen is displayed.

“ ” (blinking) is displayed.

Press +, – and u, i to

select “

” and press q/g

to enter.

(Press +, – to move to “ ” and press i to select “ ”.)

Press u, i to select the

file.

ӱ Selecting one file

until

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Ӳ Selecting all files in

one folder

ӳ Selecting all files in all

folders

* Press

* “ ” is displayed for the locked files

* “ ” is not displayed when there is no

STOP

midway.

when the file is selected.

file in the selected folder.

to stop the setting process

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Changing recording settings (Stereo/Monaural, Microphone sensitivity)

LP EP

•

FOLDER/−MENU

STOP

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Switching Stereo/Monaural

• Set the Recording position switch to “MANUAL” (➜ page 8).

STOP

• Press

to stop the unit.

−

•

FOLDER/

Press and hold

until

the menu screen is displayed.

“ ” (blinking) is displayed.

Press u, i to select “ ” and press q/g to enter.

Press +, – to select “ ” or

” and press q/g to enter.

“

Changing microphone sensitivity

• Set the Recording position switch to “MANUAL” (➜ page 8).

• Press

STOP

to stop the unit.

−

•

FOLDER/

Press and hold

the menu screen is displayed.

“ ” (blinking) is displayed.

Press +, – to select “ ” and

press q/g to enter.

Press u, i to select

microphone sensitivity and press q/g to enter.

until

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Stereo Monaural (Recording more than one person’s voice)

* Press

STOP

to stop the setting process midway.

(Recording one person’s voice)

Low Normal High

* If “ ” is selected and entered while “ ” is on (➜ page 15), “ ” tur n s o ff.

(“ ” disappears.)

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Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone)/Monitoring the recording in progress

Changing Zoom microphone setting

When the zoom is set to “ ”, the surrounding sound volume is lowered, and the sound in front is clearly recorded. When recording with zoom microphone, the audio becomes monaural.

•

FOLDER/−MENU

STOP

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•

Set the Recording position switch to “MANUAL” (➜ page 8).

• Set to “ ” (Monaural) (➜ page 14).

STOP

• Press

to stop the unit.

Press and hold

•

FOLDER/

−

until the menu

screen is displayed.

“ ” (blinking) is displayed.

Press u, i to select “

press q/g to enter.

Press u, i to select “ ” or “ ” and

press q/g to enter.

Zoom ON Zoom OFF

* Press * Do not block the holes of the zoom microphone and

STOP

to stop the setting process midway.

built-in microphone (➜ page 4). When “ ” is set (➜ page 14), you cannot set the zoom microphone and “

” is not displayed on the menu screen.

” and

XP LP E

Monitoring the recording in progress

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

Recommended additional earphones: Panasonic RP-HV250 (the product number is correct as of January 2008.)

Insert securely.

g Adjusting the

volume

You can adjust the volume by pressing +, –, but the recording level is not affected.

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