Technics RR-US450, RR-US470 User Manual
Operating Instructions
IC Recorder
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.
PPP
PC
Model No.
RR-US490
RR-US470
RR-US450
RR-US430
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada:1-800-561-5505
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
Instruction flow chart
Recording
Playback
Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving
USB cable (included)
RR-US490 RR-US470
D
ictation cord (included)
* Playback voice recording on computer
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* Save on computer (backup)
* Edit voice recording etc.
2
This unit
Computer
The correct instruction
manual you should refer to
For IC Recorder operation…
F
or 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)
Table of contents
Preparation
Instruction flow chart ....................................... 2
Supplied accessories ....................................... 4
Inserting batteries ............................................ 4
Before use ......................................................... 5
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3
Part names ........................................................ 8
How to use the quick search dial .................... 9
List of menus .................................................... 10
Setting the time ................................................. 11
Canceling the operation beep ......................... 11
Recording .......................................................... 12
Other recording methods ................................ 14
Before operating, switch Hold off,
when finished, switch Hold on ....................... 5
Recordings become audio files
and the files are stored in folders.. ................. 6
Choose a recording method
that best suits the situation ............................ 7
Basic use
Meeting recording ....................................................... 12
Display during recording ............................................. 12
Dictation recording ...................................................... 13
Stop and pause ......................................................... 13
Confirming the remaining time .................................... 13
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)
Other playing methods .................................... 17
Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward)
Changing the playback speed .................................... 17
Playing files successively ........................................... 18
Listening with earphones ............................................ 18
... 16
..... 17
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
Inserting batteries
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of March
2008. These may be subject to change.)
RR-US490
For the U.S.A.
For Canada
CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Premium Edition)
RR-US430
CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Standard Edition)
RR-US490 RR-US470
Dictation cord [K2KC2CB00001]
All models
USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012]
Only for the U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to
Only for Canada:
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: 2
RR-US470 RR-US450
RR-US470 RR-US450
: 1
: 1
: 1
“Accessory Purchases” ( page 41).
To order accessories, call the
dealer from whom you have
made your purchase.
4
: 1
: 2
1
3
2
AAA (LR03) batteries
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, “ ” or “ ” 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.
(not included)
Before use
Point
1
Before operating,
switch Hold off,
when finished,
switch Hold on.
Hold
(Slide up)
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, “
seconds and the recording or playing
display reappears.
*
When you set Hold on while the unit is
stopped, “
and the display turns off.
” appears for 2
” appears for 2 seconds
Preparation
Remove the seal from
the display before use.
Hold off
(Slide down)
2 seconds
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
Recordings
become audio
fi les and the
fi les are stored
in folders.
2
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)
* 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
Recording mode
HQ (High quality)
FQ (Fine quality)
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SP (Standard play)
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Model
RR-US490 RR-US470 RR-US450 RR-US430
79 hours 10 minutes 39 hours 19 hours 10 minutes 9 hours 40 minutes
158 hours 30 minutes 78 hours 10 minutes 38 hours 30 minutes 19 hours 30 minutes
271 hours 30 minutes 134 hours 66 hours 33 hours 20 minutes
DICTATION
FOLDER
(M)
File
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
Zoom
recording
Recording mode HQ (high quality)/ FQ (fine quality)/ SP (standard play)
[OFF] A normal meeting
[ON] A lesson, lecture An interview during a meeting
H (Far) L (Near)
A meeting held in a small room
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)
Preparation
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Part names
bm
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
bk
bl
MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
MENU
bn
bo
(during recording)
bp
Recording elapsed time
Hand strap hole
bq
Display
Microphone sensitivity
Recording mode
Recording level
Battery indicator
Folder
File
1Built-in microphone
2Recording indicator
3Record/ pause
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4Stop
5
8
Zoom
Not on RR-US430
6Display
7Folder/menu
8Erase
9Quick search dial
bkHold
blSpeaker
bmUSB jack
bnExternal
microphone jack
bo
Headphone/ earphone jack
bp
Zoom microphone (dented area)
Not on RR-US430
bqBattery cover
How to use the quick search dial
Basic operations
A: Dial:
Turn the dial to right or left
to select an item.
B: Joystick:
Press to confirm the item.
*Avoid pressing too much when you turn the quick search dial.
Joystick operations (see above B for the confi rming operation)
Playback ( pages 16 and 17)
Password entry ( pages 20 and 21)
C: Tilt the stick to left and
right.
Volume control
D: Tilt the stick up and
down.
Ú You can also select items by tilting the joystick. This
manual explains dial operations in most sections.
In this manual
A:Turn [ ].
B:Press [q/
C: Tilt the joystick to [p / o].
D: Tilt the joystick to [[
g] to confirm.
/
]].
Preparation
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List of menus
[]
ERASE FOLDER
[]
ZOOMHOLD
STOP
REC/PAU SE
1 Press and hold
2 Tu r n [ ] and press [q/
Recording mode
( page 12)
Operation beep
( page 11)
Ú1 Displayed only when a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S) is selected.
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Ú2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file.
10
Ú3 Displayed only when the clock is set.
[*FOLDER/ MENU]
for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus.
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.
Ú1
Microphone sensitivity
( page 12)
Successive play
( page 18)
Ú1
Security
page 20)
(
VAS
( page 15)
Setting the time
Ú2
Lock
( page 19)
page 11)
(
Timer recording
( page 15)
Remaining recording time
( page 13)
Ú3
Setting the time
* When the year is flashing (e.g. “ ” or “ ” on the display), begin from step 4.
Set Hold off
1
( page 5)
Set the time
4
Tu r n [
] and
1Year 2Month 3Day 4
Display the menu
2
While stopped, press and
*
hold [
FOLDER/ MENU]
for 1 second or longer.
press
[q/
g]
to confirm. (Press [STOP] after confirming 5.)
Time display (12/24H)
→→ → →
→
Select “ ”
3
Tu r n [ ] to select
“ ” and press
[q/
g] to confirm.
→
5Time
Canceling the operation beep
Display
1
the menu
While stopped,
press and hold
[*FOLDER/
MENU] for 1
second or longer.
Select “BEEP”
2
Tu r n [ ]
and press
[q/ g] to
confirm.
Select “ ”
3
1 Tur n [
and
[q/
confirm.
2 Press [STOP].
press
g]
]
to
*
The clock operates
with the monthly
error margin of
+/– 60 seconds at
room temperature.
*
The clock returns
to standby when
you perform no time
setting operation
for 60 seconds. If
this happens restart
setting the time.
*
To use the operation
beep, select
step 3.
“ ” in
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Recording
[]
ERASE FOLDER
[]
ZOOMHOLD
Meeting recording
Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio
quality according to recording situations.
12
Select a Meeting
1
Recording folder
(A, B, C or S)
Press [*FOLDER/
MENU].
Each time you
press
Select the microphone
4
sensitivity level
1
Press
[q/
display microphone
sensitivity.
2Tur n [ ] and
press
[q/
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confirm.
3Press [STOP].
g]
g]
to
to
H: Far
L: Near
Display
2
the recording
mode menu
1
Press and hold
*
FOLDER/
[
MENU] for 1
second or longer.
2
After making sure
the display at
right, press
q/ g
[
Record
5
Press
[REC/PAUSE].
] to confirm.
Select
3
the recording
mode
1
Tu r n [ ].
2
Press
[q/
to confirm.
g]
Display during recording
Display changes depending on recording levels.
Light stays on
while recording.
(Flashes while
paused.)
STOP
REC/PAU SE
HQ: High quality
FQ: Fine quality
SP: Standard play
*
The factory
setting is “HQ”.
Recording
elapsed time
(Flashes while
paused.)
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 folder
1
M
Press [*FOLDER/
MENU].
Each time you
press.
Stop and pause
Press [STOP] to stop recording.
*
* The following recording information is displayed when
recording is stopped
Recording
date
*
While recording, press
to resume recording. (Recording continues in the same file.)
.
Recording
start time
Recording
time
[REC/PAUSE]
Record
2
Press
[REC/PAUSE].
The number of
files in folder
to pause. Press it again
Confirming the remaining time
When you press [*FOLDER/ MENU
while recording, the remaining recording
time appears
* To return to the initial menu, press
*
FOLDER/ MENU] again.
[
*
Remaining recording time also
appears when the time becomes very
short.
.
]
Basic use
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Other recording methods
OWER)
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).
Do not block the zoom microphone ( page 8) intentionally with your fingers or other items.
*
Zoom recording can be switched on and off even when Hold is on.
*
The zoom function does not work when you select folder M or when you use an external microphone.
g
Recording through an external microphone
* When you attach an external microphone, the
built-in microphone automatically goes off.
Plug type: ø3.5 mm (1/8 in.) monaural mini plug
g
Listening to the recording in progress
Connect earphones (not included).
(Sounds are monaural.)
Plug type: ø3.5 mm (1/8 in.) mini plug
* The volume is fixed for recording.
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Aim this unit to the
sound you want to
record and slide
[ZOOM q] toward
the arrow.
Insert
securely
Insert
securely
(PLUG IN P
(PLUG IN POWER)
MIC
MIC
“ZOOM” is displayed
when zoom recording is
being used.
External
microphone
(not included)
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