Panasonic PQT8531-P User Manual
Before use, Erase folder/ menu, Vo l rec/st o p
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PC
Audio cable (not included)
Audio cable (not included)
Monaural mini plug
Monaural mini plug
Stereo mini plug
Monaural mini plug
Stereo MIC
Monaural MIC
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
C 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan
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Before use
Hint
2
Recorded contents
are stored in folders
The unit returns to standby if there is no operation
after 10 seconds have elapsed.
Press [
∫
] to stop the operation midway/cancel the setting.
ERASE
FOLDER/
MENU
R
EC
M
O
D
E
M
EETING
DIC
TAT
IO
N
V
O
L
REC/ST
O
P
Folder/menu
Play/enter [
1
], stop [
∫
],
fast forward, rewind/select
[
: 9
]
Erase
Recording/stop
Meeting/dictation
Volume (
i
, j
)
Recording
mode
MIC
HOLD
( )
PLUG IN
POWER
Hold
Hint
1
Release hold
before operation
For MEETING
A maximum of 99 files can
be stored in each folder.
Folder
File
There is no power button.
Hint
3
Use HQ to record
with high sound
quality and SP for
long recordings
Recording mode and recording time
total of all folders
HOLD
Menu display
FOLDER/
MENU
FOLDER/
MENU
FOLDER/
MENU
(While stopped)
Use [
] to change the menu and [
] to enter
E.g.: Microphone sensitivity
1
Continuous play
Play speed
Preventing
unnecessary
recording
File lock
2
Operation beep
Timer recording
3
Timer play
3
Setting the time
When recording the source
from a distance: HI
Hint
4
Change the micro-
phone sensitivity
according to the
distance
1 Not displayed during dictation recording.
2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file.
3 Displayed only when the time is set.
1
Meeting
recording
1
2
(Enter)
3
4
(Enter)
Each time
you press
Each time
you press
¥
Recording information is
displayed.
(Recording date)
v
(Recording start time)
v
(Recording time)
v
(Total number of files)
(Dictation folder is set)
Recording
Dictation
recording
MEETING
FOLDER/
MENU
Select meeting or
dictation recording
2
Select the
folder
3
Select the
recording mode
4
Select the microphone
sensitivity
5
Recording
REC MODE
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A
FOLDER/
MENU
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DICT
AT
ION
MEETING
DICT
AT
ION
(HQ mode is set)
(Dictation recording mode is set)
REC/ST
OP
REC/ST
OP
HQ
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When dictation recording, the following settings are automatically set.
(Monaural recording)
SP
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SP
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Folder
Dictation folder
Recording mode
Recording
from a distance
Recording
up-close
MIC
PLUG IN
POWER
( )
Other recording methods
∫
Checking the remaining recording
time available
During
recording
FOLDER/
MENU
SP
A
B
C D
REC
DATE
REMAIN
AMPM
H
M
M
D
S
¥
Press again to return to the
elapsed recording time display.
Available recording time also appears when
the remaining time becomes very short.
Available
recording time
Recording automatically pauses when there is no sound.
1
Enter the menu mode
1
Enter the menu mode
1
Enter the menu mode
2
Select “ ”
2
Select “
,
”
3
Select “On”
3
Select “On”
∫
To turn the function off
select “OFF” in step 3.
Turn the function off when recording important files.
The first 3 seconds will always be recorded.
∫
To turn the function off
select “OFF” in step 3.
∫
Recording through an external
microphone (not included)
Use a plug-in power compatible microphone monaural.
Preventing
unnecessary
recording
VAS : voice
activated
system
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
(The built-in microphone
switches off.)
1
Select the folder
(
➪ page 2)
1
Playing
(Play)
(START REC)
(STOP REC)
Play
Playing/Erasing
Erasing
Select the
folder
2
Select file or folder
3
Play/Erase
HQ
FQ
SP
A
B
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VOL
Use
[
] to select
∫
To adjust the
volume (0–20)
ERASE
Press
and
hold
Press
and
hold
Press
and
hold
Press and
hold
Press
and
hold
Press
and
hold
HQ
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SP
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B
∫
Selected file
∫
All files
in a folder
∫
All folders
SP
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A
SP
REC
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A B
C D
ERASE
You cannot restore files
you erase.
∫
Basic operations during play
¥
Press and hold to turn
one file repeat play On/Off.
You cannot use repeat when
setting continuous play.
(
➪ page 4)
Backward
¥
Press to return to the
beginning of the file.
Forward
¥
Press to go to the
beginning of the next
file.
¥
Press and hold to search.
Stop play
After selecting, information
at the time of recording is
displayed.
The dictation
folder is selected
∫
A
–
D folder
∫
A
–
D folder
∫
Dictation folder
(Erase)
Other play methods
∫
Displaying the remaining play time
FOLDER/
MENU
FOLDER/
MENU
FQ
SP
A
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REC
DATE
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Remaining play time
∫
Listening with the earphones (not included)
3
Select the speed
∫
To return to normal play
Changing
the play
speed
(5 levels)
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HQ
(Fast)
Continuous
play
FOLDER/
MENU
Plays the files in the folder continuously.
1
Organizing
FOLDER/
MENU
Play a file
2
Enter the
move mode
3
Select
the destination folder
4
Move
4
Select the file
FQ
SP
A
C
REC
DATE
B
Play the file you
want to move
You cannot move a file from A–D folder
to the dictation folder.
FQ
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A
Move
1
FOLDER/
MENU
FOLDER/
MENU
2
Enter the
menu mode
3
Select “ ”
5
Lock
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MEETING
DICT
ATION
File lock
Destination
folder
Number of files in
destination folder
Audio cable (not included)
Audio cable (not included)
Monaural mini plug
Monaural mini plug
Stereo mini plug
Monaural mini plug
Headphone
jack
MIC
PLUG IN
POWER
( )
Saving (dubbing)
Recording to
a cassette tape
recorder
Recording from
a cassette tape
recorder
Select the file to dub and play
Recording
Select the track
to dub and play
Preparation
2
Setting the time
1
Enter the
menu
mode
Select
“yEAr”
¥
When the year is flashing (e.g. 2006), begin from step 3 below.
¥
While setting the time, the clock will return to standby if there is no operation
after 10 seconds have elapsed. If this happens set again from the start.
The clock has a monthly accuracy of i/j 60 seconds at room temperature.
When replacing the batteries, the clock stops and restarts when you reinsert them and close the battery cover.
Use [
] to select
Use [
] to select
Use [
] to select
Use [
] to select
Use [
] to select
∫
Month
∫
Time
display
(12/24H)
∫
Year
∫
Time
Flashes until the time is set.
AM
FOLDER/
MENU
S
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2
Set the
time
3
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and
safety, please read these instructions carefully.
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
Operating Instructions
IC Recorder
Model No.
RR-US395
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
P
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RQT8531-P
F1205TH1016
For DICTATION
High
quality
sound
Long recording
time
SP
FQ
HQ
Standard
play
High
quality
(
)
File number
( Press twice to return
to the previous file.)
¥
Press and hold to search.
∫
Listen to the first 5 seconds of each file (Intro scan)
Repeat play settings are automatically canceled.
Repeat play settings are automatically canceled.
2
Press and hold
[
]
(Press again to return to normal play.)
2
Select “SPEEd”
(Slow)
While stopped, press and hold (more than 3 seconds) [
].
Press
and
hold
Press
and
hold
¥
Press again to return to the
elapsed play time display.
During
playing
(
)
Plug type:
3.5 mm (
1
⁄
8
in.) monaural
E.g.: Microphone sensitivity
¥
A menu is displayed.
Press
and
hold
(ENTER)
∫
Dictation folder
Select the
folder
REC/ST
OP
(
)
Fine
quality
(
) (
)
More than
2 seconds
∫
To unlock
Do the above steps and select the file to unlock in step 2.
(
) (
)
When recording close to the
source: LO
HQ
FQ
SP
1
2
3
4
Recording
Use
[
] to select
Use
[
] to select
Use
[
] to select
Use
[
] to select
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
]
(ENTER)
[
]
(ENTER)
[
]
(ENTER)
[
]
(ENTER)
[
]
(ENTER)
[
]
(ENTER)
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
[
]
[
]
¥
Read along with the operating instructions of equipment you are connecting.
¥
The recorded sound quality may differ from the original recording.
¥
Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level.
(Press [
] to resume play.)
Preparation
1
Inserting batteries
The battery indicator (displayed during operation)
HOLD
1
2
HQ
FQ
SP
A
B
C D
REC
DATE
AAA, LR03 battery (not included)
Replace the batteries
Use numbers indicated when asking for
replacement parts. (Product numbers cor-
rect as of December 2005. These may be
subject to change.)
∑
1 USB cable . . . . . .(K1HA09BD0001)
∑
1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0
Premium Edition)
To order accessories, refer to
“Accessory Purchases” on page 7.
∑
1 USB cable . . . . . .(K1HA09BD0001)
∑
2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0
Premium Edition)
To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.
For Canada
For the U.S.A.
Supplied accessories
¥
Replace the batteries within
30 seconds to preserve the
settings.
Recordings remain intact.
¥
If rechargeable batteries are to be used,
rechargeable batteries manufactured by
Panasonic are recommended.
(Rechargeable batteries may not last as long as
regular batteries.)
Plug type:
3.5 mm (
1
⁄
8
in.) monaural
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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 resi-
dential 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
≥
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This statement is applied to only Canada
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] to select
∫
Day
C D
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DATE
REMAIN
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(ENTER)
[
]