Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. RR-US490 RR-US470 RR-US455 RR-US450 RR-US430 The illustration shows RR-US470. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Instruction flow chart The correct instruction manual you should refer to Instruction flow chart Recording This unit Playback Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving For IC Recorder operation… For instructions on connecting IC Recorder to a computer, installing instructions etc… These Operating Instructions USB cable (included) RQT8828 RR-US490 2 RR-US470 Dictation cord (included) * Playback voice recording on computer * Save on computer (backup) * Edit voice recording etc.
Table of contents Point 1 when finished, switch Hold on. ...................... Recordings become audio files Point 2 and the files are stored in folders. ................. 6 Point 3 that best suits the situation. .......................... Part names ........................................................ How to use the quick search dial .................... List of menus .................................................... Setting the time.................................................
Supplied accessories Inserting batteries Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.) 3 1 2 AAA (LR03) batteries (not included) Make sure the batteries face the right directions. All models 1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012] RR-US490 RR-US470 1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CB00001] RR-US490 RR-US470 RR-US455 RR-US450 2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.
Before use Before operating, switch Hold off, when finished, switch Hold on. When you set Hold on Hold (Slide up) Remove the seal from the display before use. Hold off (Slide down) * Button operations are ignored even if you press buttons by mistake. * When you set Hold on while recording o r p l ay i n g , “ ” a p p e a r s fo r 2 seconds and the recording or playing display reappears. * When you set Hold on while the unit is ” appears for 2 seconds stopped, “ and the display turns off.
Before use Point 2 Recordings become audio files and the files are stored in folders. A new audio file is created each time you record. File The created file is stored in a folder. * 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.
3 Choose a recording method that best suits the situation. 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.
Part names bn bo 1 2 3 Microphone sensitivity Recording mode Recording level Battery indicator MIC (PLUG IN POWE R) 4 Folder MENU 5 6 7 8 9 bk Display (during recording) bl bp File Recording elapsed time Hand strap hole bq RQT8828 bm 8 1Built-in microphone 2Recording indicator 3Record/pause 4Stop 5Zoom 6Display 7Folder/menu 8Erase 9Quick search dial bkHold blSpeaker bmUSB jack bnExternal microphone jack boHeadphone/earphone jack bpZoom microphone (dented area) bqBattery cover
How to use the quick search dial In this manual A: Dial: Turn the dial to right or left to select an item. A:Turn [ ]. B: Joystick: B:Press [q/ g] to confirm. Press to confirm the item. *Avoid pressing too much when you turn the quick search dial. Preparation Basic operations Joystick operations (see above B for the confirming operation) Ú You can also select items by tilting the joystick. This manual explains dial operations in most sections. C: Tilt the stick to left and right.
List of menus [ ] [ HOLD ERASE FOLDER ] ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE 1 Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus. 2 Turn [ ] and press [q/ 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.
* When the year is flashing (e.g. “ ” or “ ” on the display), begin from step 4. Hold 1 Set 2 Display the menu off (➜ page 5) While stopped, press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * 4 Set the time 3 Select “ ” Turn [ ] to select “ ” and press [q/ g] to confirm. Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. (Press [STOP] after confirming 5.
Recording [ ] [ HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM ] STOP REC/PAUSE Meeting recording Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. a Meeting 1 Select Recording folder 2 Display the recording Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. 1Press and hold (A, B, C or S) * Each time you press: the microphone 4 Select sensitivity level RQT8828 1 Press [q/ g] to 12 display microphone sensitivity.
Dictation recording 1 Select folder M 2 Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. Record Press [REC/PAUSE]. * Confirming the remaining time When you press [ FOLDER/ MENU] while recording, the remaining recording time appears. * Each time you press: Basic use 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. Stop and pause * Press [STOP] to stop recording.
Other recording methods g Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly) 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). Aim this unit to the sound you want to record and slide [ZOOM q] toward the arrow. “ZOOM” is displayed when zoom recording is being used. Do not block the zoom microphone (➜ page 8) intentionally with your fingers or other items.
] [ HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM ] STOP REC/PAUSE g Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS: Voice Activated System) Recording is automatically paused if there is no sound for more than 3 seconds. 1 Display the menu 2 Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * Select “ ” Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 3 Select “ ” 1Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 2Press [STOP]. 4 Record (➜ page 12) “ ” flashes when the VAS function is active.
Playing 1 Select the folder Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. [ RQT8828 g While a file is being played 16 [ HOLD 2 Select the file Turn [ ]. * Each time you press: ] * After selection, information at the time of recording is displayed. ERASE FOLDER ][[/]][p/o] ZOOM 3 Play Press [q/ g]. * When you press [q/ g] again, playback pauses. Press once more to resume playback. Adjusting the volume Tilt the joystick to [[ / ]]. (Volume range is 0 to 20. Factory setting is 13.
Other playing methods Quick search Turn [ ] while playing. * You can search forward/backward quickly without sound (except the operation beep). * The fast forward and fast backward speed changes according to the dial turning speed. * To return to normal playback, stop turning. Slow search While playing, tilt the joystick to [p / o] and hold it in the position for 1 second or longer. * You can search slowly with sound. * To return to normal playback, release your finger.
Other playing methods [ ] [ HOLD ERASE FOLDER ] ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE g Playing files successively Files stored in the same folder are played successively. 1 Display the menu Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. * 2 Select “ALL” Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 3 Select “ 1Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 2Press [STOP]. * The unit plays all files in order from the selected one to the last one. * When the last file finishes, playback stops automatically.
Organizing files g Deleting (a file/ all files in a folder/ all folders except S/ all folders) Display the Select a file or folder 1 deleting menu 2 3 Delete Press and hold [ERASE] for 1 second or longer. When a file is deleted. Selecting All files in All folders All folders Deleted files cannot be recovered. a file a folder except S * Protected files cannot be deleted. g Moving Preparation: Play the file to be moved (➜ page 16).
Security functions Security functions of this unit MEMO Password (This unit) Authentication key (Voice Editing) This unit has 2 security functions. 1Password set in this unit 2Authentication key set with Voice Editing (See Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file).) Folder S and password * Folder S is used to secure files. Once set, a password is necessary for playing files in this folder. * The password is a 4-digit number. You can set the password using any combination of numbers.
[ HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM ][p/o] STOP REC/PAUSE Playback using the password 1 Select folder S 1Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. 2Select “ ”. * 2 Select a file to be played 1Turn [ ]. 2Press [q/ g] to confirm. 3 When the password matches Enter The password is temporarily the password released and the selected file in 1Enter the 4-digit password. 2Press [q/ g]. folder S is played. When the password is wrong The unit beeps twice (➜ page 11) and the password entry display reappears.
Recording to / from a cassette tape Read the operating instructions for the connected equipment. g Recording to a cassette tape recorder etc. Record Select the file to copy and play Audio cable (not included) MIC (PLUG IN POW ER) Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug Stereo MIC jack Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural MIC jack Audio cable (not included) g Recording from a cassette tape recorder etc.
Using the unit with a computer * Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Premium Edition (hereinafter ) is included for RR-US490, RR-US470, RR-US455 and RR-US450. * Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Standard Edition (hereinafter ) is included for RR-US430. * There are 2 CD-ROMs for . occupies 1 CD-ROM only. The program installer starts automatically. • When the installer does not automatically start (1) From the “Start” menu click “Run”. (2) Type “Ú:\Launcher\VEdV1Launcher.exe” and click “OK”. Ú is the CD-ROM drive ID.
Using the unit with a computer 2 Connecting this unit to a computer with the USB cable You cannot operate the unit while it is connected to a computer. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Slanted Align the jack orientation. Insert straight in with USB symbol facing downward. USB cable (included) Upside down (USB symbol facing upward) RQT8828 Connect one IC Recorder only. This software does not support simultaneous use of multiple IC recorders.
3 Starting Voice Editing 1 Double-click the “Voice Editing” icon on the desktop. fter double clicking, a dialog box for entering A the authentication key appears. 3Click “Settings” in the “IC Recorder Authentication Key Settings” dialog box. 4Click “Yes” in the confirmation dialog box. See Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file) for how to use Voice Editing and other information not provided in this manual.
Using the unit with a computer g System requirements (through page 29) 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: RQT8828 Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Ú Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional Ú ÚOnly available when the user is logged in as the system administrator.
120MB or more •Additional free hard disk space may be necessary depending on the Windows® version and voice file being used. •Approximately 25MB of additional free hard disk space when installing Acrobat® Reader® (included). •Approximately 50MB of additional free hard disk space when installing DirectX® 9.0c (included). Note The following hardware limitations should be noted. • Not compatible with multiprocessor computers or multiboot environments. • Operation not guaranteed on user-built computers.
Using the unit with a computer • 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 files of speakers whose voices have not been registered in training cannot be converted to text correctly. About Windows Vista • Visit the following website for information about Voice Editing and using it on Windows Vista. http://panasonic.
Includes features for use in conjunction with Dragon, NaturallySpeaking dictation software (sold separately, from Nuance Communications, Inc.). For details on Dragon, NaturallySpeaking, visit the Nuance Communications website: http://www.nuance.com/dragon/ Reference • Translation (and interpretation) results are merely one example, and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. We cannot be liable for the translation results in any way.
Troubleshooting guide 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, consult your dealer for instructions. RQT8828 Symptom “U01” appears on the display. No operation. 30 • • • Operation is not possible when • “hold” appears on the display. “2008” or “2007”, “12:00” flashes. • “EE:EE” is displayed. • Available recording time does not increase correspondingly after deleting files.
Cannot play. A recording disappeared. Cannot set timer recording. Timer recording does not work. • • • • • • • The timer covers 24 hours from the present time only. You cannot set a recording period longer than 24 hours using the timer. Set the time (➜ page 11). You cannot set the timer if there is less than 1 minute of available recording time. The settings are cancelled if the batteries are removed and the clock settings are cleared.
Troubleshooting guide RQT8828 Symptom Sound is distorted. 32 Checkpoints • Non-voice recordings such as music on CDs may become distorted in playback. Sound is distorted when listening • Keep earphones and the microphone you are using separate. to the recording in progress with earphones. Message appears when connecting • A message appears when you connect this unit to a computer to a computer. for the first time. It asks you to enter an authentication key.
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Care and use 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. • To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids. • The unit’s speaker does not have magnetic shielding.
Notice about the rechargeable battery The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations. SUOMI Ladattavaa akkua koskeva huomautus Akku on määritetty kierrätettäväksi. Noudata paikallisia kierrätysmääräyksiä. NORSK Om det oppladbare batteriet Batteriet er spesifisert som resirkulerbart. Vennligst følg de lokale bestemmelsene for resirkulering. • Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
Maintenance Do not use such solvents as benzine, paint thinner and alcohol for cleaning. • Solvents may cause casing to deform and coating to go off. • Wipe dust and fingerprints 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.
Specifications S/N: Output jack: Input jack: Speaker: Dimensions (W x H x D): Max dimensions; 39.3 mm x 105.5 mm x 17.2 mm Cabinet dimensions; 38.8 mm x 105 mm x 14 mm Mass: With dry cell batteries; Approx. 62 g (RR-US490/RR-US470)/61 g (RR-US455/RR-US450/RR-US430) Without batteries; Approx. 39 g (RR-US490/RR-US470)/38 g (RR-US455/RR-US450/RR-US430) Operational temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C Memory capacity (Usable capacity will be less.
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