Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. RR-US591 RR-US571 RR-US551 The illustration shows RR-US591. 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.
Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change.) Features Recording Meeting Lesson/Lecture Dictation with speaker or earphones (not included) Playing back to listen • Recorded file • MP3 music file (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) To order accessories, refer to “Sales and Support Information” (➜ page 36).
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 Display ‴ „ Recording indicator (red) ‟ LCD display † FOLDER/SPEED ‡ 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 (A-B repeat/Repeat)/ • A-B −MENU ERASE Remaining memory/Recording level XPLPSLP : Recording mode VQT2M18 4 stand ′ Zoom microphone ″ġBattery cover ‴ġHand strap hole : Noise red
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 HOLD OPR Hold function Button operations are ignored when you set Hold on. OPERATION/HOLD Switch OPR: operation Switching Hold on/off Hold on HOLD VQT2M18 Turning the power ON • Slide OPERATION/HOLD switch to OPR side, then the power turns on and the display lights on. 6 OPR Hold off HOLD OPR • When the Hold function is on, button operation is ignored even if the unit is on (“ ” is displayed). Accordingly, operation mistakes (i.e. Recording or playback stops midway.
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 / MENU When “ ” is blinking • Turn the power on (➜ page 6). 1 2 Press q/g .
This unit has 4 recording setting items related to recording quality. Using different combinations of recording settings, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations.
Recording Slide recording position switch to select a position. Switch modes according to situations (➜ page 8). 2 3 Select a folder for recording. FOLDER/SPEED 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). FOLDER/SPEED 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 Jump (Skip): VQT2M18 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.
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 January 2010.) Monitoring the recording progress The remaining time of the file being played is displayed for approx. 3 seconds. Adjusting the volume: Insert securely. Remaining playback time Built-in speaker * The remaining playback time for the last approx. 3 seconds of file is not displayed.
Deleting recorded files • Select a folder (➜ page 10). STOP ERASE 1 Press while playing or the unit is stopped. 2 Press u, i to select the file. ERASE ӱ Deleting one file Ӳ Deleting all files in one folder ӳ Deleting all files in folder A through D VQT2M18 Ӵ Deleting all files in all folders 12 ӵ Formatting this unit ӱ to Ӵ : Protected files and files which cannot be played back on this unit cannot be deleted. 44 75 A A 'A'P 836 / A KPFF 3 4 Press q/g to enter.
Locking recorded files (File protection) • Select a folder (➜ page 10). • A-B STOP / MENU • Press 1 to stop the unit. Press and hold • A-B second or longer. “ 2 STOP / MENU for 1 4 Press q/g to enter. 5 Press u, i to select “ ” and press q/g to enter. ” (blinking) is displayed. Press +, – to select “ press q/g to enter. ” and Lock is performed. It may take dozens of seconds until locking is complete. 3 Press u, i to select the file.
Changing recording settings (Monaural/Stereo, Microphone sensitivity) Switching Monaural/Stereo STOP • A-B / MENU • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] (➜ page 8). • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] (➜ page 8). • Press • Press 1 STOP MANUAL WIDE ZOOM VQT2M18 to stop the unit. Press and hold second or longer. • A-B “ 14 Changing microphone sensitivity / MENU for 1 1 ” (blinking) is displayed. Press +, – to select “ and press q/g to enter.
Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone/Recording mode (XP/LP/SLP)) How to set the 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 • A-B / MENU • Set the Recording position switch to [MANUAL] (➜ page 8). • Set to “ ” (Monaural) (➜ page 14). • Press STOP to stop the unit. 1 Press and hold • A-B 2 Press +, – to select “ to enter.
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)/Confirming possible (remaining) recording time VAS (Voice Activated System) function Confirming possible Recording stops automatically when silence (remaining) recording time continues for about 3 seconds. If the unit detects sound, the recording resumes. Recording indicator STOP • A-B / MENU • Press to stop the unit. FOLDER/SPEED STOP Press and hold • A-B / 1 MENU second or longer. “ for 1 ” (blinking) is displayed. 2 Press +, – to select “ press q/g to enter.
Setting the playback speed control function Playback speed can be adjusted at 21 different steps (50% to 200%). FOLDER/SPEED during playback. e.g. for 100% speed Playback speed adjustment display appears. (screen at right) The figure of 2 digits represents a speed step. (The figure returns to the file number after playback speed adjustment display finishes.) FOLDER/SPEED STOP 2 3 Press u, i to select playback speed.
Reducing noise (EQ setting)/Slight return playback Reducing noise (EQ setting) Setting Slight return playback This function makes it easier to hear sounds during playback. Slight Return Playback function: When u is pressed You cannot make this setting when “ ” is selected. during playback, the play point reverses about 5 seconds, and playback resumes from the point. • A-B / MENU • A-B / MENU 1 Press and hold for 1 second or longer during playback. EQ setting display appears.
Repeat play/Successive play, A-B Repeat play • A-B STOP / MENU / MENU ALL → ALL 1 “ALL” display ” 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. * Select one of the above settings and, press q/g to start playback. 44 75 A A 'A'P 836 / A KPFF Press • A-B / MENU while playing. The start point (A) is set and “ ” (blinking) and “ ” (lighting) are displayed.
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 and press q/g to enter.
Perform step 4 on page 20. (Enter the password.) 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.
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) • A-B / MENU 1 STOP Stereo mini plug Stereo mini plug Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug Insert securely. Mini microphone jack • Press to stop the unit. • A-B Press and hold second or longer. “ (Stereo device) STOP / MENU for 1 ” (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.
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. VQT2M18 Computer USB cable (included) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
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, right-click 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). VQT2M18 1. Select an MP3 music file or folder which has MP3 music files in the computer, right-click and select [Copy]. 2. Select MUSIC folder of this unit, right-click and select [Paste] to transfer to this unit.
FOLDER/SPEED STOP 1 2 FOLDER/SPEED Press to select “ ” (MUSIC folder). Press u, i to select the file you want to listen to. 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 * 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 (using Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7 users). 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.
r r Computer IBM PC/AT compatible machines • Windows® 2000 Professional SP4 • Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional and SP2, SP3 OS • Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate and SP1 • Windows® 7 Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate Pre-installed version 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.
Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions) VQT2M18 Question 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 t e 7 Other e c 3 g s 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 • 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.
Troubleshooting guide Symptom Display “ ” appears. “ ” appears. VQT2M18 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.
Cannot delete a file or folder. This unit is not recognised by a computer. 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.
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 www.panasonic.co.uk • E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
-If you see this symbol- This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
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.
• 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.
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 USB Audio Output VQT2M18 Audio Input 40 XP: 44.1 kHz/44.1 kHz LP: 22.05 kHz/16 kHz SLP: 8 kHz/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.
VQT2M18 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. Other This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.
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