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Operating Instructions IC Recorder RR-US550 Model No. RR-US510 The illustration shows RR-US550. 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.
Supplied accessories Features Please check and identify the supplied Recording accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2008. These may be subject to change.) Meeting Dictation Lesson (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) Lecture To order accessories, refer to “Sales and Playing back...
Table of contents Recording using an external microphone ....... 22 Preparation Recording from other devices ......... 22 Features ................2 Recording to other devices ..........23 Supplied accessories ............2 Cancelling the operation beep ........23 Part names ............... 4 Using with a computer Inserting the batteries ............
Part names Main unit Recording indicator (red) USB jack LCD display Built-in microphone FOLDER External microphone jack (MIC) STOP Headphone/earphone jack ( ) + (Volume) Stand u (Fast backward) When you perform zoom q / g (Play/Stop/Enter) recording with the unit placed –...
Inserting the batteries The remaining battery display shown below is displayed while recording or playing. Blinking 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.
Turning ON/OFF the Power Hold function Button operations are ignored when you set Hold OPERATION/HOLD Switch OPR: operation HOLD Switching Hold on/off Hold on Hold off HOLD HOLD • When the Hold function is on, button operation is ignored even if the unit is on (“ ”...
Setting the time 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.
Recording settings REC/PAUSE Switching recording position This unit has 3 recording setting items FOLDER This unit is equipped with 3 recording positions: related to recording quality. Using different STOP [ZOOM], [NORMAL] and [MANUAL]. The [ZOOM] combinations of recording settings, you and [NORMAL] content settings are fixed while can adjust audio quality according to [MANUAL] content settings can be changed...
Recording Folder • Turn the power on ( ➜ page 6). STOP • Press to stop the unit. [Folder] for this unit means locations in which recording (music) files are stored. There are 4 Slide recording position switch to audio folders “ ”...
Playing Select a folder STOP • Press to stop the unit. The folder is switched each time you • Select a folder ( ➜ right). FOLDER • Select a file ( ➜ right). press Select among “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”. Press q / g (Playback starts).
Connect earphones (not included). (Sounds are monaural.) Confi rming the Plug type: ø 3.5 mm mini plug remaining time Recommended additional earphones: Panasonic RP-HV250 (the product Press and hold FOLDER number is correct as of December 2008.) Monitoring the recording...
Deleting recorded files Press q / g to enter. • Select a folder ( ➜ page 10). Press u , i to select “ ” Press while playing or ERASE and press q / g to enter. STOP the unit is stopped. ERASE Press u , i to select the file.
Locking recorded files (File protection) Locked files cannot be deleted on this unit (except when formatting). Use this function to protect files. Press q / g to enter. • Select a folder ( ➜ page 10). STOP • Press to stop the unit. MENU/ REPEAT •...
Changing recording settings (Microphone sensitivity) • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] ( ➜ page 8). STOP STOP • Press to stop the unit. MENU/ REPEAT • MENU/ REPEAT Press • “ ” (blinking) is displayed. Press +, – to select “ ”...
Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone/Recording mode (XP/LP/SLP)) Changing Zoom microphone setting How to set the recording mode When the zoom is set to “ ”, the surrounding sound volume (XP/LP/SLP) is lowered, and the sound in front is clearly recorded. STOP •...
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)/Confirming possible (remaining) recording time VAS (Voice Activated System) function Confirming possible (remaining) recording time Recording stops automatically when silence continues for about 3 seconds. If the unit Remaining Press and hold FOLDER detects sound, the recording resumes. recording time for 1 second or longer Recording indicator...
Setting the playback speed control function Playback speed can be adjusted at 5 different speeds. Press during playback. MENU/ REPEAT • “ ” (blinking) and “ ” (lighting) are displayed. SPEED (Only “ ” (blinking) is displayed when “ ” is selected.) SPEED Press i to select “...
Reducing noise (EQ setting)/Slight return playback Reducing noise (EQ setting) Setting Slight return playback This function makes it easier to hear Slight Return Playback function: When u sounds during playback. is pressed during playback, the play point You cannot make this setting when “ ” is reverses about 5 seconds, and playback selected.
Repeat play/Successive play, A-B Repeat play Repeat play/Successive play A-B Repeat play Playback repeats between the start point (A) Each time you press and hold MENU/ REPEAT • and finish point (B) if those points are set. for 1 second or longer while stopped, the MENU/ REPEAT •...
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.
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Authenticating the password g When you have forgotten the password To initialize the password, delete all files. Perform step in page 20. Release all locks set on files in folder A through (Enter the password.) D ( ➜ page 13). Delete all files in folder A through D g When the password matches ( ➜...
Recording using an external microphone/Recording from other devices Recording using an external microphone Recording from other devices Head phone Insert jack securely Audio Cable with resistor (not included) Monaural Plug type: Monaural Stereo (Stereo external ø 3.5 mm mini plug mini plug device) microphone...
Recording to other devices Cancelling the operation beep • Cancel the operation beep while copying ( ➜ right). STOP • Press to stop the unit. Mini microphone Press MENU/ REPEAT • jack MENU/ REPEAT • Audio Cable with resistor (not included) “...
Connecting this unit to a computer You can copy files recorded on this unit to the Even if you connect this unit to the computer computer. without the battery or with the depleted battery, the computer cannot recognise this unit ( ➜ page 33). •...
Opening the folder of this unit using a computer 2. Right-click to open the removable disk The illustrations show Windows XP (OS). The display may differ depending on the OS. (this unit). The folders (A to D, MUSIC) in this unit appear. •...
Importing the recorded files in this unit to a computer/Organizing files • Open the removable disk (this unit) displayed on Do not change the folder names the computer screen and open the audio folder If you change the names of folders (A, B, C, (A to D) beforehand ( ➜...
Returning the files imported to the computer to this unit MP3 music files which were not recorded on • Open the audio folder (A to D) of this unit this unit can be played only in MUSIC folder. beforehand ( ➜ page 25). If the file is returned to folder A to D, it cannot Returning recorded files to this be played on this unit.
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 Folder/file structure in MUSIC folder (example) this unit from the computer This is an example when M1 was loaded before M2 for M1 and M2, M1-1 was loaded before M1-2 for M1-1 and M1-2,...
Listening to music on this unit (Playing MP3 music files on this unit) See pages 10 and 11 for playback • Remove the USB cable ( ➜ page 24). operations. • Turn the power on ( ➜ page 6). In “ ” folder, you can play a maximum STOP •...
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.
✽ This model is not compatible with TRC/ADPCM format IC recorders made by Panasonic. Also, files recorded on this unit cannot be played on those IC recorders and/or cannot be read using Voice Editing software supplied with those IC recorders.
• The Voice Editing cannot be used for this product because the (Voice Editing) included in other recording format differs from the format used for other Panasonic Panasonic IC Recorder? IC recorders. The recording format used for this product is MP3 format.
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. Symptom Checkpoints Battery Cannot use a battery that can be •...
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Troubleshooting guide Symptom Checkpoints Display “ ” appears. • The operation program is damaged. Consult your dealer. • You tried to play an MP3 file that cannot be played on this unit, or the “ ” appears. MP3 file is damaged. Delete the MP3 file that cannot be played. If the problem persists, the file system is damaged.
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Symptom Checkpoints Playing Playback speed is too fast or slow. • You changed the playback speed ( ➜ page 17). The order of playing changed after • This occurs because files imported from the computer are placed at reloading files that were once imported the end in the folder.
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •...
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-If you see this symbol- Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
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. •...
g Precautions for listening with the Headphones or Earphones • 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. •...
LP: 16 kHz approx.45 h. approx.35 h. SLP: 8 kHz ∗2 Using Panasonic Alkaline battery. Recording Format ∗3 When zoom microphone is off. ∗4 When audio is output from speaker (Volume: 13, Playable Bit Rate 8 kbps to 320 kbps...
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Excessive sound pressure from earphones and This product may receive radio interference headphones can cause hearing loss. caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile Product Identifi cation Marking is located on telephone.
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