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Panasonic RR-US430 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
P
PC
Operating Instructions
IC Recorder
RR-US470
Model No.
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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  • Page 1 Please keep this manual for future reference. Operating Instructions IC Recorder RR-US470 Model No. 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.

  • Page 2: Instruction Flow Chart

    Instruction flow chart Instruction flow chart Recording Playback Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving USB cable (included) Dictation cord (included for RR-US470) Playback voice recording on computer Save on computer (backup) Edit voice recording etc. The correct instruction manual you should refer to For IC Recorder operation…...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preparation Instruction flow chart ... 2 Supplied accessories ... 4 Inserting batteries ... 4 Before use ... 5 Before operating, switch Hold off, Point 1 when finished, switch Hold on ... Recordings become audio files Point 2 and the files are stored in folders..

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    The clock, however, will stop until the batteries have been inserted. 1 CD-ROM If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended. Standard Edition) When batteries are inserted, “ RR-US470 Set Hold off (...

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before use Point Before operating, switch Hold off, when finished, switch Hold on. Remove the seal from the display before use. 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.

  • Page 6: Point 2 Recordings Become Audio Files

    19 hours 10 minutes 78 hours 10 minutes 38 hours 30 minutes 19 hours 30 minutes 134 hours File MEETING FOLDERS (A, B, C and S) DICTATION FOLDER RR-US450 RR-US430 9 hours 40 minutes 66 hours 33 hours 20 minutes File...

  • Page 7: Choose A Recording Method That Best Suits The Situation

    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. page 14). (no zoom recording for RR-US430) H (Far) [OFF] A normal meeting Zoom [ON]...

  • Page 8: Part Names

    Part names 1Built-in microphone 2Recording indicator 3Record/ pause 4Stop Not on RR-US430 5Zoom 6Display blSpeaker bmUSB jack 7Folder/menu 8Erase bnExternal microphone jack 9Quick search dial bkHold Display (during recording) Microphone sensitivity Recording mode Recording level Battery indicator Folder File Recording elapsed time...

  • Page 9: How To Use The Quick Search Dial

    How to use the quick search dial Basic operations A: Dial: B: Joystick: 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 Volume control D: Tilt the stick up and Turn the dial to right or left...

  • Page 10: List Of Menus

    List of menus 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.

  • Page 11: Setting The Time

    Setting the time Set Hold Display the menu page 5) While stopped, press and hold [ for 1 second or longer. Set the time Turn [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. (Press [STOP] after confirming 5.) Year Month →...

  • Page 12: Recording

    Recording Meeting recording Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. Select a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S) Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. Each time you press Select the microphone sensitivity level Press [ q / g ] to...

  • Page 13: Dictation Recording

    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 Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. Each time you press. Stop and pause Press [STOP] to stop recording.

  • Page 14: Other Recording Methods

    Other recording methods 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 ( Do not block the zoom microphone ( Zoom recording can be switched on and off even when Hold is on.

  • Page 15: Preventing Unnecessary Recording (Vas)

    HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM g Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS: Voice Activated System) Recording is automatically paused if there is no sound for more than 3 seconds. Display Select “ the menu Press Turn [ and hold press [ q / g ] to FOLDER/ confirm.

  • Page 16: Playing

    Playing Select the folder Press FOLDER/ MENU]. Each time you press g While a file is being played Adjusting the volume Tilt the joystick to [[ / ]]. (Volume range is 0 to 20. Factory setting is 13.) Moving forward Tilt the joystick to [o].

  • Page 17: Other Playing Methods

    Other playing methods g Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward) 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.

  • Page 18: Playing Files Successively

    Other playing methods g Playing files successively Files stored in the same folder are played successively. Display the menu Press and hold FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. The unit plays all files in order from the selected one to the last one. When the last file finishes, playback stops automatically.

  • Page 19: Organizing Files

    Organizing files g Deleting (a file/ all files in a folder/ all folders except S/ all folders) Select a file or folder Display the deleting Turn [ menu Press [ERASE]. Selecting a file g Moving Preparation: Play the file to be moved ( Files can be moved both ways among folders A, B and C.

  • Page 20: Security Functions

    Security functions Security functions of this unit 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.

  • Page 21: Playback Using The Password

    HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM Playback using the password Select folder S 1Press FOLDER/ MENU]. 2Select “ ”. When the password matches, the security function using the password is suspended for 10 minutes. When the password is released and no operation is performed for 10 minutes, the password is automatically set and files in folder S become unplayable.

  • Page 22: Recording To / From A Cassette Tape

    Recording to / from a cassette tape Read the operating instructions for the connected equipment. g Recording to a cassette tape recorder etc. Select the file to copy and play g Recording from a cassette tape recorder etc. Start playing The recorded sound may differ from the original recording.

  • Page 23: Using The Unit With A Computer

    4Click “Finish” from the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen. Selecting “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” automatically re-starts the computer and completes installation. ) is included for RR-US470 and RR-US450. ) is included for RR-US430. for the U.S.A. and for both countries occupy 1 CD-ROM only.
  • Page 24 Using the unit with a computer 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. Align the jack orientation.
  • Page 25 Using the Operating Instructions (PDF file) In the Windows “Start” menu, click “All Programs” “Voice Editing Operating Instructions” or in the “Help (H)” menu in the Voice Editing main screen, click “Operating Instructions (H)”. “Panasonic” “Voice Editing”...
  • Page 26 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. ® Microsoft Windows Microsoft ®...
  • Page 27 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 being used. •Approximately 25MB of additional free hard disk space when installing Acrobat •Approximately 50MB of additional free hard disk space when installing DirectX Drive: CD-ROM drive (for installation)
  • Page 28 • 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.net/support/ Necessary software: ® DirectX 8.1 or later / Internet Explorer 6.0...
  • Page 29 - SD Voice Editor Ver. 1. x Install Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Standard Edition when you use RR-US430. Previous versions do not work with RR-US430. Standard Edition can be installed on the same computer on which a previous version is already installed.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    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, refer to “Customer Services Directory” ( if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” ( Symptom “U01”...
  • Page 31 Symptom No sound from the speaker Cannot delete a file or folder. Cannot move a file. Cannot play A recording disappeared. Cannot set timer recording. Timer recording does not work. Files created through timer recording are shorter than periods set with the timer. Cannot use a battery that can be used on other equipment.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting guide Symptom Sound is distorted. Sound is distorted when listening to the recording in progress with earphones. Message appears when connecting to a computer. I hear noises. Voice Editing does not start or does not work correctly. I used the “Dictation cord” supplied with the unit, but microphone sensitivity did not improve.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Earphone, ø 3.5 mm ( Mic, ø 3.5 mm ( Approx. 62 g or 2.17 oz. (RR-US470)/61 g or 2.13 oz. (RR-US450)/60 g or 2.11 oz. (RR-US430) Approx. 39 g or 1.37 oz. (RR-US470)/38 g or 1.33 oz. (RR-US450)/37 g or 1.31 oz. (RR-US430) 256 MB (RR-US470)/128 MB (RR-US450)/64 MB (RR-US430) [When used at 25 °C (77 °F) on a flat, stable surface]...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 35: Care And Use

    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 (9.8 ft.). g Unit • Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
  • Page 36 Care and use 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. g Listening caution You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
  • Page 37 Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: •...

  • Page 38: Product Service

    For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to: Panasonic Services Company- Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen, TX 78503 In Puerto Rico contact the Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Tel. (787) 750-4300 page 41). Fax. (787) 768-2910...
  • Page 39 Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the address on page 38. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Mail-In Service For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to: For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Parts Labor When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
  • Page 41 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday –...

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    Limited Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Technics Audio Product Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD)
  • Page 43 WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca : Link : "Servicentres IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
  • Page 44 Model no.: RR-US470/RR-US450/RR-US430 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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