Panasonic RR-US430 manual

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    The illustration shows RR-US470. RQT8824-P Operating Instructions IC Recorder Dear customer Thank you f or purchasing this product. For optim um perf ormance and saf ety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, oper ating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . Please keep this man ual f or future[...]

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    2 RQT8824 Recording The correct instruction manual y ou should refer to V oice Editing V er . 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file) F or V oice Editing instructions… F or IC Recorder operation… F or instr uctions on connecting IC Recorder to a computer , installing instructions etc… Playbac k Connecting IC Recorder to a computer f or editing/[...]

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    3 RQT8824 T able of contents Preparation Preparation Instruction flow chart ....................................... 2 Supplied accessories ....................................... 4 Inserting batteries ............................................ 4 Before use ......................................................... 5 Before oper ating, switch Hold [...]

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    4 RQT8824 2 1 AAA (LR03) batteries (not included) 3 Make sure the batteries f ace the right directions. Supplied accessories Inser ting batteries Only f or the U.S.A. : T o order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” ( page 41). Only f or Canada: T o order accessories, call the dealer from whom y ou have made your pur chase. For the U.S.A[...]

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    5 RQT8824 Preparation * This function prev ents accidental operation when y ou put the unit in your poc ket or bag. It also prevents battery loss from accidental unit operation. P oint 1 Before operating, switch Hold off , when finished, switch Hold on. Bef ore use Hold function * Button operations are ignored e ven if you press b uttons by mistake[...]

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    6 RQT8824 P oint 2 Recordings become audio fi les and the fi les are stored in folder s. Appro ximate total recording time of all f olders MEETING FOLDERS (A, B, C and S) DICT A TION FOLDER (M) A new audio file is created each time you record. * A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder . * Remaining recording time ( page 13) may become [...]

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    7 RQT8824 T o record a low-le vel sound source… • Place the unit on a desk etc. closer to the source. • Use “L ” microphone sensitivity f or close pro ximity hand-held recording. Microphone sensitivity Dictation Recording lev el (fix ed) Recording mode HQ (high quality) (fixed) Preparation P oint 3 Choose a recording method that best suit[...]

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    8 RQT8824 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) MENU P ar t names bn bo 1 File Recording lev el Recording mode Folder Battery indicator Recording elapsed time bm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl 1 Built-in microphone 2 Recording indicator 3 Record/ pause 4 Stop 5 Zoom Not on RR-US430 6 Display 7 Folder/men u 8 Erase 9 Quick search dial bk Hold bl Speaker bm USB jack bn E[...]

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    9 RQT8824 Preparation Ho w to use the quic k sear ch dial Basic operations A : Dial: T ur n the dial to right or left to select an item. B : Joystic k: Press to confirm the item. In this manual A :T ur n [ ]. * A void pressing too much when y ou turn the quick search dial. V olume control C : Tilt the stick to left and right. D : Tilt the stic k up[...]

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    10 RQT8824 1 Press and hold [ * FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to displa y menus . 2 Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Ú 1 Display ed only when a Meeting Recording folder (A, B , C or S) is selected. Ú 2 Display ed only when there is a recorded file. Ú 3 Display ed only when the clock is set. List of menus Press [S[...]

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    11 RQT8824 Preparation * The clock operates with the monthly error margin of +/– 60 seconds at room temperature. * When the year is flashing (e.g. “ ” on the display), begin from step 4 . * The clock returns to standby when you perf orm no time setting operation for 60 seconds . If this happens restar t setting the time. 2 Display the men u 3[...]

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    12 RQT8824 Meeting recording Using diff erent combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity le vels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. Recor ding 1 Select a Meeting Recording f older (A, B, C or S) 5 Record Light stays on while recording. (Flashes while paused.) Recording elapsed time (Flashes while paused[...]

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    13 RQT8824 As the dictation recording settings are all factory-set, dictation can be recorded quickly and simply . Use this mode when computer voice recognition softw are is to be used. * Press [ST OP] to stop recording. * The follo wing recording information is displayed when recording is stopped . * While recording, press [REC/P A USE] to pause. [...]

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    14 RQT8824 “ZOOM” is display ed when zoom recording is being used. Aim this unit to the sound you w ant to record and slide [ZOOM q ] toward the arrow . Other recor ding methods g Recording thr ough an external micr ophone * When y ou attach an e xter nal microphone , the built-in microphone automatically goes off . Plug type: ø3.5 mm (1/8 in.[...]

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    15 RQT8824 Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. 1 Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. 2 Press [ST OP]. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “ ” 3 Select “ ” * T o tur[...]

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    16 RQT8824 Press [ * FOLDER/ MENU]. Each time you press g While a file is being pla yed Adjusting the volume Tilt the joystic k to [ [ / ] ]. (V olume range is 0 to 20. Factory setting is 13.) Moving f orward Tilt the joystic k to [ o ]. Tilt and hold to search ( page 17). Moving bac kward Tilt the joystic k to [ p ]. Tilt it twice to play the pre [...]

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    17 RQT8824 The playbac k speed rises as the flashing bars mov e right. The illustration shows the display f or the normal speed playbac k. Other pla ying methods g Sear ching points for listening (fast f orward and fast bac kward) Quick sear ch Tu r n [ ] while playing. * Y ou can search forw ard/backward quic kly without sound (except the operatio[...]

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    18 RQT8824 MIC (PLUG I 1 Display the menu 2 Select “ALL ” 3 Select “ ” g Pla ying files successively Files stored in the same folder are pla yed successiv ely . g Listening with earphones * The speaker is automatically turned off when earphones are used. Connect earphones (not included). (Sounds are monaural.) Plug type: ø 3.5 mm ( 1 / 8 i[...]

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    19 RQT8824 Press [ERASE]. Press and hold [ * FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second on longer . Or ganizing files g Deleting (a file/ all files in a folder/ all f olders e xcept S/ all folders) g Loc k (file protection) 1 Display the menu 2 Select “LOCK” 3 Select the file you want to lock * T o unloc k, select the file you want to unlock, then confirm. Pre[...]

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    20 RQT8824 Security functions Press and hold [ * FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer . 1 Display the menu 2 Select “ ” 3 Select “ ” Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Setting the passw ord This unit has 2 security functions. 1 P assword set in this unit 2 Authentication k ey set with V oic[...]

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    21 RQT8824 Playbac k using the passw ord 1 Press [ * FOLDER/ MENU]. 2 Select “ ”. 1 Select folder S 2 Select a file to be play ed 1 Tu r n [ ]. 2 Press [ q / g ] to confirm. 3 Enter the passw ord 1 Enter the 4-digit passw ord. 2 Press [ q / g ]. When the passw ord matches The passw ord is temporar ily released and the selected file in fol[...]

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    22 RQT8824 MIC (PLUG IN PO WER) MIC (PLUG IN PO WER) Star t playing Audio cab le (not included) Headphone jack Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Record Press [REC/P A USE] Audio cab le (not included) Audio cab le (not included) Recor ding to / fr om a cassette tape g Reco[...]

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    23 RQT8824 Using the unit with a computer * V oice Editing V er. 2.0 Premium Edition (hereinafter ) is included for RR-US470 and RR-US450. * V oice Editing V er. 2.0 Standard Edition (hereinafter ) is included for RR-US430. * There are 2 CD-ROMs f or for Canada. for the U .S.A. and for both countries occup y 1 CD-ROM only . 1 Installing V oice Edit[...]

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    24 RQT8824 Connect one IC Recorder only . This softw are does not suppor t simultaneous use of multiple IC recorders. USB cable (included) Align the jack orientation. Inser t straight in with USB symbol facing do wnward. Slanted Upside down (USB symbol facing upward) 2 Connecting this unit to a computer with the USB cable Y ou cannot operate the un[...]

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    25 RQT8824 3 Starting V oice Editing 1  Double-c lick the “V oice Editing” icon on the desktop.   After double clic king, a dialog bo x for entering the authentication ke y appears. 2 Enter the “authentication key”. • Enter an “authentication key” that has 1 to 128 characters. • We recommend that you use a phrase that is[...]

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    26 RQT8824 g System requirements (through pa ge 29) Y ou will need an IBM PC/A T computer with the f ollowing attributes or equiv alent, and the f ollowing software and hardware in order to use this application. OS: Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 Second Edition Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Edition Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Professional Ú Micr[...]

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    27 RQT8824 Reference 60MB or more ( For the U.S.A. ) or 120MB or more ( For Canada ) • Additional free hard disk space may be necessary depending on the Windows ® version and v oice file being used. •Approximately 25MB of additional free hard disk space when installing Acrobat ® Reader ® (included). •Approximately 50MB of additional free h[...]

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    28 RQT8824 • The operating system must support the languages of the voice recognition, te xt-to-speech, and translation engines. • Before v oice recognition, the speaker’ s v oice must be registered in a training process. Sound files of speakers whose v oices hav e not been registered in training cannot be conv er ted to text correctly . Abou[...]

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    29 RQT8824 • T ranslation (and interpretation) results are merely one example , and accur acy cannot be guaranteed. W e cannot be liable f or the translation results in any w ay . Additionally , please refrain from publishing, selling, or distributing unedited tr anslation results, which may violate cop yright law . • Noise cancellation may not[...]

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    30 RQT8824 Before requesting service, mak e the following chec ks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points , or if the remedies indicated in the char t do not solve the prob lem, refer to “Customer Ser vices Directory” ( page 41) if you reside in the U .S.A., or ref er to “Product information” ( page 38) if you reside in Canada. [...]

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    31 RQT8824 Symptom Checkpoints No sound from the speaker • There is no sound when you ha ve connected earphones. Cannot delete a file or folder . • The file is protected ( page 19). • The folder is already empty . Cannot move a file. • Y ou cannot mov e files to folders that already contain 99 files . • Y ou cannot move files from f older[...]

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    32 RQT8824 Symptom Checkpoints Sound is distorted. • Non-voice recordings such as music on CDs ma y become distor ted in playbac k. Sound is distorted when listening to the recording in pr ogress with earphones. • K eep ear phones and the microphone you are using separate . Message appears when connecting to a computer . • A message appears w[...]

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    33 RQT8824 • Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit. P ower requirement: DC 3.0 V (2 AAA size/LR03 batteries) P ower output: 300 mW (max.) Frequency response: 300 Hz to 5,000 Hz (HQ mode) 300 Hz to 3,400 Hz (FQ/SP mode) S/N: 37 dB (HQ mode) Output jack: Earphone, ø 3.5 mm[...]

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    34 RQT8824 Do not use such solvents as benzine, paint thinner and alcohol for c leaning. • Solvents ma y cause casing to deform and coating to go off . • Wipe dust and fingerprints off using a soft, dr y cloth. Soak the cloth in water , wring it thoroughly and use it for cleaning when the unit is v ery dir ty . Wipe moisture off with a dry clot[...]

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    35 RQT8824 Care and use T o reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cables , only use adequate accessories with the cable length less than 3 m (9.8 ft.). g Unit • A void using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it in an automobile e xposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time wi[...]

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    36 RQT8824 g Allergies Discontinue use if you e xperience discomfort with the ear phones or any other par ts that directly contact your skin. Continued use ma y cause rashes or other allergic reactions. g Listening caution Do not pla y y our headphones or ear phones at a high volume . Hear ing experts advise against continuous extended pla y . If y[...]

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    37 RQT8824 Sound can be deceiving. Ov er time your hearing “comf or t lev el” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting y our equipment at a safe le vel BEFORE y our hearing adapts. T o establish a saf e lev el: • Star t your v olume control a[...]

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    38 RQT8824 Product inf ormation 1. Damage requiring service – The unit should be ser viced by qualified service personnel if: (a) Objects or liquids hav e gotten into the unit; or (b) The unit has been exposed to r ain; or (c) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in perf ormance; or (d) The unit has been dropped or the c[...]

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    39 RQT8824 D A TE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER User memo: When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and prefer ably in the original car ton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a da y time phone number where you can be reached. IF REP AIR IS NEEDED DURING THE W ARRANTY [...]

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    40 RQT8824 Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One P anasonic W a y Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. A ve. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puer to Rico 00985 Limited W arranty Coverage If your produc[...]

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    41 RQT8824 Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This w arranty ONL Y CO VERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NO T CO VER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warr anty ALSO DOES NOT CO VER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused b y products not supplied by the warr antor , or failure[...]

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    42 RQT8824 Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR CANAD A) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANA SONIC PRODUCT – LIM ITED WARRA NTY Panasonic Canada Inc. w arrants this product to be free from defects in material a nd workmanship and agrees to re medy any such defect for a period as stated below fro m the date of original purchase. Technics Audio Product One (1) year[...]

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    43 RQT8824 Reference WARRA NTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, ple ase contact: Our Custo mer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS , pl ea s e lo c at e yo u r n ear e st Au th o ri ze d S er vi ce nt r e a t www. p[...]

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    THE FOLLO WING APPLIES ONL Y IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: (U .S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab le protection against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates[...]