Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. RR-US550 If you have any questions contact In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada:1-800-561-5505 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 RQT9422 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.
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 (PLU MIC G IN PO WE R) ′ 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/NORMAL/MANUAL) REC/PAUSE • MENU/−REPEAT ERASE : Noise reduction : Playback speed control : Formatting : Folder Remaining memory/Recording level XPLPSLP : Recording mode : Microphone sensitivity RQT
The remaining battery display shown below is displayed while recording or playing. 1 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. * Please replace batteries within approx. 30 seconds for preservation of the clock data. 3 2 2 AAA LR03 batteries (not included) Make sure the batteries face the right direction.
Turning ON/OFF the Power Hold function OPERATION/HOLD Switch Button operations are ignored when you set Hold on. HOLD OPR OPR: operation Switching Hold on/off Hold on HOLD Turning the power ON • Slide OPERATION/HOLD switch to OPR side, then the power turns on and the display lights on. RQT9422 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 “ ”. REPEAT When “ ” is blinking • Turn the power on (➜ page 6). STOP 1 2 Press q/g .
This unit has 3 recording setting items related to recording quality. Using different combinations of recording settings, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. Recording setting item Setting contents and display Recording High-quality mode (➜ page 15) Long recording Microphone High sensitivity Normal (➜ page 14) Low : : : : : : Switching recording position This unit is equipped with 3 recording positions: [ZOOM], [NORMAL] and [MANUAL].
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 . Select among “ ” (The factory setting is “ ”). 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 STOP • Press to stop the unit. • Select a folder (➜ right). • Select a file (➜ right). FOLDER STOP 1 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 Select a folder The folder is switched each time you FOLDER press . Select among “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”. Select the folder that contains the file to play. Select a file Press u, i to select.
Listening to the audio using earphones Confirming the remaining time Connect earphones (not included). (Sounds are monaural.) Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8") mini plug Press and hold for 1 second or longer during playback. Adjusting the volume: Insert securely. Built-in speaker Remaining playback time * The remaining playback time for the last approx. 3 seconds of file is not displayed. You can adjust the volume by pressing +, –, but the recording level is not affected.
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 RQT9422 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) • Select a folder (➜ page 10). STOP REPEAT 1 3 to stop the unit. Press • MENU/ REPEAT . “ 2 STOP ” (blinking) is displayed. Press +, – to select “ press q/g to enter. 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. ӱ Selecting one file 4 Lock is performed. It may take dozens of seconds until locking is complete. To cancel lock: Follow step 1 to 4 , select “ enter in step 5 .
Changing recording settings (Microphone sensitivity) • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] (➜ page 8). STOP to stop the unit. • Press STOP • MENU/ REPEAT 1 Press • MENU/ “ ” (blinking) is displayed. 2 Press +, – to select “ 3 Press u, i to select microphone sensitivity and press q/g to enter. 14 . Normal ” and press q/g to enter. High MANUAL NORMAL ZOOM RQT9422 Low REPEAT * Press Recording position switch STOP to stop the setting process midway.
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. STOP • MENU/ REPEAT • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] (➜ page 8). STOP • Press to stop the unit. Press • MENU/ REPEAT . 2 Press +, – to select “ to enter. 3 Press u, i to select “ ” or “ press q/g to enter. ” (blinking) is displayed. MANUAL NORMAL ZOOM Zoom ON STOP 1 STOP to stop the unit.
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. “ ” (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 • MENU/ STOP REPEAT Reducing noise (EQ setting) Setting Slight return playback This function makes it easier to hear sounds during playback. You cannot make this setting when “ ” is selected. Slight Return Playback function: When u is pressed during playback, the play point reverses about 5 seconds, and playback resumes from the point. 1 Press • MENU/ REPEAT during playback. • Press “ ” (blinking) and “SPEED ” (lighting) are displayed.
Repeat play/Successive play, A-B Repeat play Repeat play/Successive play A-B Repeat play Each time you press and hold • MENU/ REPEAT 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. “ALL ” display Plays all files in the folder repeatedly. No display When the playback for one file finishes, the unit stops. “ ” display Plays one file repeatedly.
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 recognize 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). (Enter the password.) g When the password matches * The security lock is temporarily released and the audio file can be played. (“ ” blinks while temporarily canceling.) * In the condition , the security lock is set again.
Recording using an external microphone/Recording from other devices Recording using an external microphone Insert securely. Head phone jack MIC Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8") mini plug Monaural external microphone (not included) ӱ Record the audio (➜ page 9). RQT9422 * If the recording level is too low or high, adjust the microphone sensitivity (➜ page 14).
Canceling the operation beep • Cancel the operation beep while copying (➜ right). Audio Cable with resistor (not included) Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Insert securely Mini microphone jack (Stereo device) • Press • MENU/ REPEAT STOP STOP to stop the unit. 1 Press • MENU/ REPEAT . 2 Press +, – to select “ ” and press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select “ ” and press q/g to enter. “ ” (blinking) is displayed.
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 Insert the USB cable straight in the same direction as that of the terminal. Computer USB cable (included) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. “ ” is displayed on the unit’s screen when the computer recognizes this unit.
Opening the folder of this unit using a computer The illustrations show Windows XP (OS). The display may differ depending on the OS. • Connect this unit to a Computer beforehand (➜ page 24). 2. Right-click to open the removable disk (this unit). The folders (A to D, MUSIC) in this unit appear. (They are displayed as on this unit’s screen.) 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.
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.
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).) File naming rules (for recorded files on this unit) Returning recorded files to this unit from the computer Do not change the file names If you change file names, those files cannot 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 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.
• Remove the USB cable (➜ page 24). • Turn the power on (➜ page 6). STOP • Press to stop the unit. 1 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 . RQT9422 FOLDER * See pages 10 and 11 for playback operations. * In “ ” folder, you can play a maximum of 999 files.
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 RQT9422 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) RQT9422 Question 32 Answer Can I play recording files stored on • Can play if they are transferred to MUSIC folder (➜ page 27). Panasonic IC recorder RR-US750? Can I play recording files stored • Cannot play because the recording format is different.
Troubleshooting guide RQT9422 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. “ RQT9422 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).
Care and use To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cables, only use adequate accessories with a cable length of less than 3 m (9.8 ft.). 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.
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. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Product Service 1. Damage requiring service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (b) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (c) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (d) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
DC 3.0 V (2 AAA LR03 batteries) Audio Sampling Frequency 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 USB Audio Output Audio Input Earphone Speaker output External Microphone XP: 44.1 kHz LP: 16 kHz SLP: 8 kHz MP3 8 kbps to 320 kbps 8 kHz to 48 kHz XP: 180 Hz to 15,100 Hz LP: 180 Hz to 6,700 Hz SLP: 180 Hz to 2,900 Hz 40.5 dB (XP) Filter (JIS A) USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) ø 3.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone #: 1-800 #: Fax #: Email link: (905) 624-5505 1-800-561-5505 (905) 238-2360 “customer support” on www.panasonic.ca For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer or our Customer Care Centre.
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Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. RQT9422 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
