Panasonic Ic Recorder RR-US490, RR-US470, RR-US450, RR-US430 Operating Instructions

The illustration shows RR-US470.
RQT8824-MP
Operating InstructionsIC Recorder
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.
PPP
RR-US490
RR-US470
RR-US450
RR-US430Model No.
If you have any questions contactIn the U.S.A.:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada:1-800-561-5505
For U.S.A....

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Recording
The correct instruction 
manual you should refer to
Voice Editing Ver. 2.0
Operating Instructions (PDF file)
For Voice Editing 
instructions…
For IC Recorder operation…
F

or instructions on 
connecting IC Recorder 
to a computer, installing 
instructions etc…
Playback
Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving
* Playback voice recording on computer
* Save on computer (backup)
* Edit voice recording etc. USB cab
 le (included)
Computer
Instruction flow chart
Instruction...

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

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2
1
AAA (LR03) batteries 
(not included)
3
Make sure the batteries face the right directions.
Supplied accessoriesInserting batteries
Only for the U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to 
 “Accessory Purchases” (page 41).Only for Canada:  To order accessories, call the  dealer from whom you have 
made your purchase.
Please check and identify the supplied 
accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses 
when asking for replacement parts. 
(Product numbers correct as of March 
2008. These may...

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Preparation
* This function prevents accidental oper ation when you put the unit in 
your pocket or bag. It also prevents 
battery loss from accidental unit 
operation.
Point 1
Before operating,  switch Hold off, when finished, 
switch Hold on.
Before useHold function
* Button operations are ignored even if  you press buttons by mistake.
* 
When you set Hold on while recording 
or playing, “  ” appears for 2 
seconds and the recording or playing 
display reappears.
* When you set Hold on while...

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Point 2
Recordings 
become audio  fi les and the 
fi  les are stored 
in folders.
Approximate total recording time of all folders
MEETING 
FOLDERS
(A, B, C and S)
DICTATION  FOLDER (M)
A new audio file is 
created each time 
you record.* A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder.
* Remaining recording time ( page 13) may become 
shorter than periods listed in this table.
The created file is 
stored in a folder.
Before use
RR-US490 RR-US470 RR-US450 RR-US430
HQ (High quality)
79 hours 10...

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To record a low-level sound source…• Place the unit on a desk etc. closer to the source.• Use “L” microphone sensitivity for close proximity 
hand-held recording.
Microphone sensitivity
Dictation Recording level (fixed)
Recording modeHQ (high quality) (fixed)
Preparation
Point 3
Choose a 
recording method  that best suits the situation.
Microphone sensitivityH (Far) L (Near)
Zoom 
recording [OFF]
A normal meeting
A meeting held in a small room
[ON]A lesson, lecture An interview during a...

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MIC(PLUG IN POWER)
MENU
Hand strap hole
Part names
bn
bo
1
File
Recording levelRecording mode
Folder
Battery indicator
Recording elapsed time
bm 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
bk
bl
1Built-in microphone
2Recording indicator
3Record/ pause
4Stop
5
Zoom Not on RR-US430
6Display
7Folder/menu
8Erase
9Quick search dial
bk Hold bl
Speaker
bm USB jack
bn External 
microphone jack boHeadphone/ earphone jackbpZoom microphone (dented area) Not on RR-US430 
bq Battery cover
bp
Display(during recording)
bq
Microphone...

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Preparation
How to use the quick search dial
Basic operations
A: Dial:
  Turn the dial to right or left to select an item.
B: Joystick:
 
Press to confirm the item.
In this manual
A:Turn [].
*Avoid pressing too much when you turn the quick search dial.
Volume control
C: Tilt the stick to left and  right.
D: Tilt the stick up and  down.C: Tilt the joystick to 
D: Tilt the joystick to 
Joystick operations (see above  B for the confi
 rming operation)
Playback (     pages 16 and 17)
Password...

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1 Press and hold [*FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus.
2 Tu r n  [] and press [ q/ g ] to confirm.
Ú1 Displayed only when a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S) is selected.
Ú2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file.
Ú3 Displayed only when the clock is set.
List of menus
 Press [STOP] to stop an operation midway/cancel the setting. If an operation is not started within 60 seconds, unfinished settings are canceled. Setting the time(
 page 11)
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