Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. RR-US590 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum perfor mance 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.
Supplied accessories Features Recording Meeting Lesson Lecture Dictation Playing back to listen • Recorded file • MP3 music file with speaker or earphones (not included) Connecting this unit to a computer RQT9501 Using a computer • Copy/Organize (Delete) recorded files/ Play back to listen From a computer • Transfer MP3 music files 2 Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of May 2009.
Basic Operations Recording settings ............................................................ 8 Switching recording position ........................................ 8 Recording ......................................................................... 9 Playing ............................................................................ 10 Listening to the audio using earphones.......................... 11 Deleting recorded files ....................................................
Part names Main unit ԁ Ԃ ԃ „ ‟ Ԅ ӻ † ‡ • ‣ ․ ‥ ӹ Ӻ ′ Ӽ ӽ Ӿ ӿ ″ Ԁ ‴ „ Recording indicator (red) ‟ LCD display † FOLDER ‡ STOP • + (Volume) ‣ u (Fast backward) ․ q/g (Play/Stop/Enter) ‥ – (Volume) … i (Fast forward) ‧ Built-in speaker OPR/HOLD Recording position switch (ZOOM/WIDE/MANUAL) REC/PAUSE • MENU/−REPEAT ERASE USB jack Built-in microphone Ԃ External microphone jack (MIC) ‰ Headphone/earphone jack (W) ‱ Stand When you perform zoom recording with the unit placed on the desk, etc.
The remaining battery display shown below is displayed while recording or playing. Blinking 1 * If the batteries run out, “ ” blinks. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. * Remove the batteries from the unit if you will not use it for a long period of time. * Please replace batteries within approx. 30 seconds for preservation of the clock data. 3 2 2 AAA LR03 batteries (not included) Preparation Inserting the batteries Make sure to turn the power off before removing the batteries.
Turning ON/OFF the Power Button operations are ignored when you set Hold on. OPERATION/HOLD Switch HOLD OPR Hold function OPR: operation Switching Hold on/off Hold on HOLD RQT9501 Turning the power ON • Slide OPERATION/HOLD switch to OPR side, then the power turns on and the display lights on. 6 Turning the power OFF • Slide and hold OPERATION/HOLD switch to OPR side for 2 seconds. Also, when you do not operate the unit for more than approx.
When the power is turned on, “ ” blinks on the display when the time is not set (e.g. at the time of purchase). (In power-on condition, the display changes to “ ” (blinking) in approx. 1 minute.) The clock is used for preserving recording date. Please set the time first. Recording is possible even if the clock is not set. However, the Recording date, Recording start time will be displayed as “ ”. STOP REPEAT When “ ” is blinking • Turn the power on (➜ page 6). 1 2 Press q/g .
Recording settings Recording setting item Setting contents and display RQT9501 Recording High-quality mode (➜ page 15) Long recording 8 Switching Monaural Monaural/ Stereo Stereo (➜ page 14) : : Microphone High sensitivity Normal (➜ page 14) Low : : : : : : 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.
Recording Slide recording position switch to select a position. Switch modes according to situations (➜ page 8). 2 3 Select a folder for recording. FOLDER The folder is switched each time you press . ” (The factory setting is Select among “ “ ”). When you select “ ”, recording is automatically saved in “ ” (If the folder already contains 99 files, the next folder with recordable space is used). Press REC/PAUSE (Recording starts).
Playing • Press STOP to stop the unit. • Select a folder (➜ right). • Select a file (➜ right). 1 FOLDER STOP Press q/g (Playback starts). 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): RQT9501 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.
Press and hold for 1 second or longer during playback. FOLDER 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 May 2009.) Monitoring the recording progress The remaining time of the file being played is displayed for approx. 3 seconds. Adjusting the volume: Insert securely. Built-in speaker Remaining playback time * The remaining playback time for the last approx.
Deleting recorded files • Select a folder (➜ page 10). STOP ERASE 1 Press ERASE while playing or the unit is stopped. 2 Press u, i to select the file. ӱ Deleting one file Ӳ Deleting all files in one folder ӳ Deleting all files in folder A through D Ӵ Deleting all files in all folders RQT9501 ӵ Formatting this unit 12 ӱ to Ӵ : Protected files and files which cannot be played back on this unit cannot be deleted. 3 4 Press q/g to enter. Press u, i to select “ and press q/g to enter.
Locking recorded files (File protection) STOP REPEAT • Press 1 3 to stop the unit. Press • MENU/ REPEAT . “ 2 STOP ” (blinking) is displayed. Press +, – to select “ press q/g to enter. 4 Press q/g to enter. 5 Press u, i to select “ ” and press q/g to enter. ” and Press u, i to select the file. Lock is performed. It may take dozens of seconds until locking is complete. To cancel lock: ӱ Selecting one file Follow step 1 to 4 , select “ enter in step 5 .
Changing recording settings (Monaural/Stereo, Microphone sensitivity) Switching Monaural/Stereo STOP • MENU/ REPEAT • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] (➜ page 8). • Press 1 STOP MANUAL WIDE ZOOM RQT9501 to stop the unit. • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] (➜ page 8). • Press Press • MENU/ REPEAT . “ 14 Changing microphone sensitivity Press +, – to select “ and press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select “ ” or “ ” and press q/g to enter.
Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone/Recording mode (XP/LP/SLP)) 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. STOP • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] (➜ page 8). ” (Monaural) (➜ page 14). • MENU/ REPEAT • Set to “ • Press STOP to stop the unit. Press • MENU/ REPEAT . 2 Press +, – to select “ to enter.
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)/Confirming possible (remaining) recording time VAS (Voice Activated System) function Recording stops automatically when silence continues for about 3 seconds. If the unit detects sound, the recording resumes. STOP Recording indicator to stop the unit. • MENU/ REPEAT • Press FOLDER Press • MENU/ REPEAT . STOP 1 “ ” (blinking) is displayed. 2 Press +, – to select “ press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select “ ” and press q/g to enter.
Setting the playback speed control function Playback speed can be adjusted at 5 different speeds. 2 Press i to select “SPEED” and press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select playback speed. 4 Press q/g to enter. • MENU/ REPEAT during playback. “ ” (blinking) and “SPEED ” (lighting) are displayed. (Only “SPEED ” (blinking) is displayed when “ ” is selected.) STOP When pressing i, the playback speed becomes faster and “ ” (blinking) moves to the right.
Reducing noise (EQ setting)/Slight return playback Reducing noise (EQ setting) This function makes it easier to hear sounds during playback. You cannot make this setting when “ ” is • MENU/ REPEAT selected. STOP 1 • Press “ ” (blinking) and “SPEED ” (lighting) are displayed. 1 Press • MENU/ REPEAT . 2 Press +, – to select “ press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select “ and press q/g to enter. 2 Press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select “ and press q/g to enter.
Repeat play/Successive play, A-B Repeat play Repeat play/Successive play A-B Repeat play REPEAT Each time you press and hold for 1 second or longer while stopped, the playback style is switched as follows. Playback repeats between the start point (A) and finish point (B) if those points are set. • MENU/ The start point (A) is set and “ ” (blinking) and “ (lighting) are displayed. → No display → REPEAT “ALL” display The selected file until the last file in the selected folder are played successively.
Security functions If you set a password, password authentication is necessary when playing back this unit or connecting to a computer. When the unit is lost or stolen, the recorded data stored in this unit cannot be played or the computer does not recognise this unit as long as the password does not match. If you forget the password, you cannot 4 Press +, – to select a number play files in folder A to D. Please write it and press q/g to enter.
To initialize the password, delete all files. ӱ Release all locks set on files in folder A through D (➜ page 13). Ӳ Delete all files in folder A through D (➜ page 12). ӳ Select “ ” in step 3 of “Setting the password (4-digit number)” and press q/g to enter (➜ page 20). g When the password matches * The security lock is temporarily released and the audio file can be played. (“ ” blinks while temporarily cancelling.) * In the condition , the security lock is set again.
Recording using an external microphone/Recording from other devices Recording using an external microphone • Change the setting to monaural/stereo on this unit according to the microphone’s monaural/stereo (➜ page 14). Insert securely Plug type: ø 3.5 mm stereo mini plug MIC External microphone (not included) Recording from other devices • Set monaural/stereo to stereo (➜ page 14).
Cancelling the operation beep • Cancel the operation beep while copying (➜ right). Audio Cable with resistor (not included) Stereo mini plug Stereo mini plug Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug Insert securely Mini microphone jack (Stereo device) • Press • MENU/ REPEAT STOP STOP to stop the unit. 1 Press • MENU/ “ ” (blinking) is displayed. 2 Press +, – to select “ ” and press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select “ ” and press q/g to enter. REPEAT .
Connecting this unit to a computer You can copy files recorded on this unit to the computer. • Start the computer beforehand. • Press STOP to stop the unit. 1. Insert the USB cable into this unit. 2. Insert the USB cable into the computer. This unit Computer Use the supplied USB cable. Do not use the supplied cable with other devices. Caution: Use only the included USB cable with a ferrite core when connecting to computer.
Opening the folder of this unit using a computer The folders (A to D, MUSIC) in this unit appear. (They are displayed as on this unit’s screen.) 1. Click [Start] → [My Computer]. This unit is displayed as a removable disk. ユーザー名 3. Right-click to open the folder. Recorded files in this unit appear. A removable disk is an external storage device (SD memory card, USB memory etc.) connected to the computer. The components of the computer and the external storage device illustrated here is an example.
Importing the recorded files in this unit to a computer/Organizing files • Open the removable disk (this unit) displayed on the computer screen and open the audio folder (A to D) beforehand (➜ page 25). Importing recorded files to a computer 1. Select the recorded file in this unit, rightclick and select [Copy]. 2. Select a folder in the computer, right-click and select [Paste] to import to the computer.
Returning recorded files to this unit from the computer 1. Select the recorded file imported to the computer (➜ page 26), right-click and select [Copy]. 2. Select the original folder in this unit, right-click and select [Paste] to return the recorded file. Reload the files to the original folder that the files were imported from. When you reload the files to other folders, those files cannot be played on this unit. (Confirm the first character (A to D) of the file name matches the folder name (A to D).
Listening to music on this unit (Transferring MP3 music files to this unit) You can enjoy music by transferring MP3 music files stored in the computer to this unit. Transferring MP3 music files to this unit from the computer • Open MUSIC folder ( ) of this unit beforehand (➜ page 25). 1. Select an MP3 music file or folder which has MP3 music files in the computer, rightclick and select [Copy]. 2. Select MUSIC folder of this unit, right-click and select [Paste] to transfer to this unit.
1 FOLDER STOP 2 FOLDER Press to select “ ” (MUSIC folder). Press u, i to select the file you want to listen. File number After selection, the length of the music and the total number of files in MUSIC folder are displayed. 3 Press q/g (Playback starts). Stop: Press q/g or STOP . * See pages 10 and 11 for playback operations. * In “ ” folder, you can play a maximum of 999 files. Files over 999 cannot be played on this unit. * The file name or folder name cannot be displayed.
Creating MP3 music files This unit is not equipped with the function or computer software to create MP3 file from music CD. You can create MP3 music files using separately sold computer software, etc. Windows XP or Windows Vista users can create MP3 music files using Windows Media Player 11. Following is the example of operating instructions when using Windows XP and Windows Media Player 11. See [Help] section of Windows Media Player for more details.
System requirements RQT9501 IBM PC/AT compatible machines • Windows® 2000 Professional SP4 OS • Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional and SP2, SP3 • Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate and SP1 USB port Interface (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you use a USB hub or extension cable.) ✽ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this document are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ✽ Operation is guaranteed only on compliant OSes.
Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions) RQT9501 Question 32 Answer Can I play files recorded on other • You can play files recorded on IC recorders using MP3 format by Panasonic IC recorders? transferring them to MUSIC folder (➜ page 27). But cannot play files with other formats (i.e. ADPCM and TRC formats) because the recording format is different.
Troubleshooting guide RQT9501 Symptom Checkpoints Battery Cannot use a battery that can be • This unit considers the battery as empty even if there is actually still used on other equipment. power left in it. This is to preserve the clock setting. Operations No operation. • Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted. • You cannot operate on this unit when the unit is connected to a computer. • The Hold function is on. Switch Hold off (➜ page 6). Cannot operate when “ ” appears.
Troubleshooting guide Symptom Display “ ” appears. ” appears. “ RQT9501 Record The memory is used completely earlier than expected. (“ ” is displayed earlier than expected.) Recording stops halfway. Howling occurs when listening to the recording in progress with earphones. 34 Checkpoints • The operation program is damaged. Consult your dealer. • You tried to play an MP3 file that cannot be played on this unit, or the MP3 file is damaged. Delete the MP3 file that cannot be played.
Checkpoints • Ensure the plug is inserted firmly. • Wipe the plug clean. • Please lower the microphone sensitivity (➜ page 14) or keep more distance from the recording sound source. • There is no sound when you have connected earphones. • Move a mobile telephone away from this unit when you use the two in the same area. • Reduce noise ( ➜ page 18). Noise is reduced and listening may become easier. • The batteries may have run out. Replace the batteries with the new ones (➜ page 5).
Sales and Support Information (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) Customer Care Centre • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 • For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 • Visit our website for product information • E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
-If you see this symbolInformation for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Care and use To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone- or earphone-cables, only use adequate accessories with a cable length of 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.
g Precautions for listening with the Headphones or Earphones 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. Other • Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play. • If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. • Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle.
Specifications Power Batteries DC 3.0 V (2 AAA LR03 batteries) Audio Sampling Frequency (Stereo/Monaural) Recording Format Playable Bit Rate (MUSIC folder) Playable Sampling Frequency (MUSIC folder) Frequency Response (-10 dB, Rec-Play, Monaural) Built-in Microphone S/N Ratio RQT9501 USB Audio Output 40 Audio Input Earphone Speaker output External Microphone XP: 44.1 kHz/44.1 kHz LP: 22.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit. Other CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. RQT9501 This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use.
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