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. only 
The warranty can be found 
on pages 40 and 41.
For Canada only 
The warranty can be found 
on pages 42 and 43.
PC 
						

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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 flow chart
RR-US490 RR-US470Dictation cord (included) This unit
These Operating 
Instructions 
						

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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.. .................   6
Choose a recording method 
that best suits the situation ............................   7
Part names ........................................................   8
How to use the quick search dial ....................   9
List of menus ....................................................  10
Setting the time .................................................  11
Canceling the operation beep .........................  11
Basic use
Recording ..........................................................   12Meeting recording .......................................................   12
Display during recording .............................................   12
Dictation recording ......................................................   13
Stop and  pause .........................................................   13
Confirming the remaining time  ....................................  13
Other recording methods ................................  14Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly) .........   14
Recording through an external microphone ...............   14
Listening to the recording in progress ........................   14
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS) ...................   15
Timer recording ..........................................................   15
Playing ...............................................................   16While a file is being played
* Adjusting the volume ..............................................   16
* Moving forward/moving backward ..........................   16
* 
Making recorded sounds easier to catch (reducing noise) ...  16Other playing methods ....................................  17Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward) .....   17
Changing the playback speed ....................................   17
Playing files successively ...........................................   18
Listening with earphones ............................................   18
Advanced useOrganizing files  .................................................  19Deleting ...............................................................\
.......   19
Moving ...................................................................\
.....   19
Lock (file protection) ...................................................   19
Security functions ............................................  20Security functions of this unit ......................................   20
Folder S and password ...............................................   20
Setting the password ..................................................   20
Playback using the password .....................................   21
When you forget the password ...................................   21
Recording to / from a cassette tape ................  22
ReferenceUsing the unit with a computer .......................  23
Troubleshooting guide .....................................  30
Specifications ...................................................   33
Maintenance ......................................................   34
Care and use .....................................................  35
Product service .................................................  38
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  ..............  40
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ............   42
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3 
						

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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 be subject to change.)
* 
Replace the batteries within 30 seconds to preserve the 
settings. (Recordings remain intact.)
* The clock, however, will stop until the batteries have been inserted.* If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable 
batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
* When batteries are inserted, “ ” o r “ 
” flashes on the 
display. Set Hold off (page 5) and set the time (page 11).
* When “  ” is displayed, replace the batteries.
The battery indicator(Displayed during recording/playback)
Replace the batteries.
“” indicates flashing.
 RR-US490 : 2
  For the U.S.A.
 RR-US470 RR-US450 : 1
 For Canada
 RR-US470 RR-US450 : 2
  CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Premium Edition) RR-US430 : 1
  CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.2.0 Standard Edition)
 RR-US490 RR-US470 : 1
  Dictation cord [K2KC2CB00001]
 All models : 1
  USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012] 
						

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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 the unit is 
stopped, “  ” appears for 2 seconds 
and the display turns off.
When you set Hold on
2 seconds 
laterHold off
(Slide down) Hold
(Slide up)
This unit has no power button.* You can make batteries last longer  by setting Hold on and turning the 
display off.
Remove the seal from 
the display before use. 
						

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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 minutes 39 hours 19 hours 10 minutes 9 hours 40 minutes
FQ (Fine quality)158 hours 30 minutes 78 hours 10 minutes 38 hours 30 minutes 19 hours 30 minutes
SP (Standard play)271 hours 30 minutes 134 hours 66 hours 33 hours 20 minutes
Recording mode
Model
File
File 
						

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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 meeting
Recording mode HQ (high quality)/ FQ (fine quality)/ SP (standard play)
Meeting recording settings (no zoom recording for RR-US430)
Using different combinations of 
recording modes and microphone 
sensitivity levels, you can adjust 
audio quality according to recording 
situations. Using the zoom function, 
you can also record target voice 
clearly (
 page 14).
As the dictation recording settings 
are all factory-set, dictation can be 
recorded quickly and simply. Use 
this mode when computer voice 
recognition software is to be used.
DICTATION RECORDING Dictation recording settings
MEETING RECORDING 
						

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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 sensitivity 
						

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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 entry (     pages 20 and 21)
B:Press [
q/ g ] to confirm.
Ú   You can also select items by tilting the joystick. This 
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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)
 VA S
( page 15)
Successive play
( page 18)
Operation beep( page 11)Remaining recording time( page 13)
Microphone sensitivityÚ1
( page 12)Timer recordingÚ3
( page 15)
Lock
Ú2
( page 19)Recording modeÚ1
( page 12) Security
( page 20)
ZOOM
HOLDERASE FOLDERSTOPREC/PA U S E