Panasonic Ic Recorder RR-US591, RR-US571, RR-US551 Operating Instructions

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g When you have forgotten the passwordTo initialize the password, delete all files. 
ñ Release all locks set on files in folder A through D ( ➜ page 13).
ò Delete all files in folder A through D  (➜  page 12).
ó Select “
” in step 3  of “Setting the password 
(4-digit n
umber)” and press  q/
g  to enter 
( ➜  page 20).
This security function is only to limit a playback 
function for files by password, not by encryption. 
Panasonic does not guarantee any kind of loss in 
case your password gets discovered.
Authenticating the password
Perform step 4 on 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.
  • When you do not operate for more than 
approx. 15 minutes and the power turns off 
while the unit is stopped ( ➜ page 6)
• When the unit is off for more than approx. 15  minutes
A
g When the password is wrong
* The unit beeps and “” is displayed, 
then the password entry display reappears. 
When wrong passwords are entered 5 times in 
succession, the unit stops accepting password 
entry. In that case, reenter the password in 
condition  ( ➜ above). * If this unit is connected to a computer when the 
secur
 ity lock is not canceled, the computer does 
not recognize this unit. After connecting the USB 
cable, the password entry display appears. Then, 
authenticate the password.
* Even if the security lock is not canceled,  recording and pla
 ying music are still available.
Advanced Operations 
						

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Recording using an external 
microphone
Recording using an external microphone/Recording from other devices
Recording from other devices
ñ On the source, play audio you want to copy.
ò On this unit, record the audio (➜ page 9).
* 
Use the connection cable that matches monaural/stereo of the connected device. 
Wrong connection may cause recording trouble (i.e. Only 1 channel is recorded.).
* The recorded sound may differ from the original recording sound.* Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level.
ñ Record the audio ( ➜ page 9).
MICInsert 
securely.
Plug type:
ø 3.5 mm (1/8)
stereo mini plug
Audio Cable with resistor (not included) 
Stereo 
mini plug
Stereo 
mini plug
Monaural
mini plug
Head phone
jack
(Stereo
device)
(Monaural 
device)Stereo 
mini plug
Playing
* If the recording level is too low or high, adjust the  microphone sensitivity ( ➜ page 14). Exter
nal 
microphone
(not included)
Insert 
securely.
* 
Read the operating instructions f or the connected device.
* The microphone function of this unit does not work if another device is connected to the external microphone jack.
• Change the setting to monaural/stereo on this  unit according to the microphone’s monaural/
stereo ( ➜ page 14).
Plug type: 
ø 3.5 mm 
(1/8) 
stereo mini 
plug MIC
•  Set monaural/stereo to stereo (
➜ page 14). 
						

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• Press STOP to stop the unit.
Advanced Operations
Recording to other devices
ñ On this unit, play the file you want to copy (➜ page 10).ò Record using recording equipment.
Insert 
securely.
Plug type:
ø 3.5 mm (1/8)
stereo mini plug
Mini microphone
jack
(Stereo
device)
(Monaural 
device)
Monaural
mini plug Stereo 
mini plug
Stereo 
mini plug Stereo 
mini plug
Audio Cable with resistor (not included) 
Recording
* 
Read the operating instructions for the 
connected device.
* 
Use the connection cable that matches monaural/stereo 
of the connected device. Wrong connection may cause 
recording trouble (i.e. Only 1 channel is recorded.).
* The recorded sound quality may differ from the  sound quality of this unit.
* Adjust the recording volume on this unit to the  desired le
 vel.
• Cancel the operation beep while copying ( ➜ right).
Canceling the operation beep
1
* Press STOP to stop the setting process midway.
2
3Press 
u, 
i  to select 
“
” and press q/g to 
enter. Press +, – to select “
”
 and press  q/
g  to enter.
Press and hold  A-B      / MENU  
for 1 
second or longer.
“” (blinking) is displayed.
Setting the operation beep ON:
Select “” and enter in step 3 .
STOP 
 A-B      / MENU 
						

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Connecting this unit to a computer
USB cable (included)
Insert the USB 
cable straight in 
the same direction 
as that of the 
terminal.This unit
Computer*
 Even if you connect this unit to the computer without the battery 
or with a depleted battery, the computer cannot recognize this unit 
( ➜  page 33).
g System requirements (OS)Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP and SP2, SP3, 
Windows Vista and SP1, Windows 7 (As of December 2009)
* Please see page 31 for details of system requirements.g Removing the USB cableDouble-click the icon (Windows 2000/Windows XP: [], Windows 
Vista/Windows 7: []) on the task tray at the bottom of the 
computer screen and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the 
USB cable. (The icon may not be displayed depending on the OS 
settings.)
After the cable is removed, this unit turns off.
g USB mass storage functionThis unit functions as a USB memory and is recognized as a 
computer’s external storage device.
Data files in the computer can be transferred and saved in this unit.
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.
• 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.
Use the supplied USB cable.
Do not use the supplied cable with other devices.
Caution: Use only the included USB cable with a 
ferrite core when connecting to computer.
When the computer does not recognize this unit
If “” is displayed, enter the password ( ➜ page 21).
If “” is displayed, disconnect this unit from the computer 
once, replace the batteries and reconnect the unit to the computer.
* When the unit is connected to the computer, the computer may  not start (restart). It is recommended that the USB cable is 
removed from this unit when starting (restarting) the computer.
* When the unit is connected to the computer, if you start (restart) the 
computer or the computer enters standby mode, the computer may not 
recognize the unit. Disconnect the unit and reconnect to the computer 
or reconnect the unit after the computer is restarted.
* Operation is not guaranteed when 2 or more USB devices are 
connected to 1 computer, or a USB hub or extension cable are used.
* Please see the Operating Instructions for the computer. 
						

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Using with 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.)
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.
The display may differ depending on the computer 
you are using.
“H” indicated in Removable Disk (H:) is not a fixed 
character.
1. Click [start]  → [My Computer].  This unit is displayed as a removable disk.
3.  Right-click to open the folder.  Recorded files in this unit appear.
Opening the folder of this unit using a computer
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•  Open the removable disk (this unit) displayed on the computer screen and open the audio folder 
(A to D) beforehand ( ➜ page 25).
Importing the recorded files in this unit to a computer/Organizing files
* Using [drag and drop], you can import the files to 
the computer as well.
*
 If the file is deleted, file numbers displayed on 
this unit are moved forward.
*
 “” (blinking) is displayed during the data 
transmission.  Never remove the USB cable  
while “
” is blinking. File data or this unit may be 
destroyed, or all the data in this unit may be lost.
*
 When this unit is removed from the computer 
or the power is turned on afterwards, “” i s 
displayed for a moment while updating the file 
data.
*
 Do not format this unit using a computer.
Folder in this unit Folder in the computer
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.
Playing recorded files on the computer:
Select the recorded file in this unit, right-click and 
select [Play].
Delete unnecessary files using the 
computer:
Select the recorded file in this unit, right-click, 
select [Delete] and [Yes] to enter. If you change the names of folders (A, B, C, 
D, MUSIC) of this unit, new A, B, C, D and 
MUSIC folders are generated when this unit is 
disconnected from the computer. The files in the 
folders with changed names cannot be played on 
this unit.
Do not change the folder names 
						

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Using with a computer
• Open the audio folder (A to D) of this unit beforehand ( ➜ page 25).
Returning the files imported to the computer to this unit
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).)
If you change file names,  those files cannot be 
played on this unit. Return the file name to the 
original one or move the file to the MUSIC folder.
Do not change the file names
The file name consists of [Folder name (1 byte, 
1 character (A to D)) + File number (1 byte, 3 
characters + Recording date (1 byte, 4 numbers)].
e.g.   if the file is recorded as the first file in folder A on 
July 20, the name is “A0010720.mp3”. The second 
file on the same day is named as “A0020720.mp3”.
File naming rules 
(for recorded files on this unit)
* MP3 music files which were not recorded on 
this  unit can be played only in MUSIC folder. 
If the file is returned to folder A to D, it cannot 
be played on this unit. (The file number is not 
displayed on the screen of this unit.)
* Up to 99 files in folder A to D respectively can  be
  played on this unit. Files over 99 cannot be 
played on this unit.
* If you create folders in folder A to D, and put  recorded
  files in the new folder, those files 
cannot be played on this unit.
* The files that are returned to this unit are played  bac
 k in the order the files are received. For 
example, even if the file is recorded first, the 
playback order becomes 5th if the file is the 5th 
file reloaded from the computer. 
						

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• Open MUSIC folder () of this unit beforehand 
( ➜  page 25).
Listening to music on this unit (Transferring MP3 music files to this unit)
Folder/file structure in MUSIC folder (example)Transferring MP3 music files to 
this unit from the computer
* “” (blinking) is displayed during data transmission. 
Never remove the USB cable while “” is blinking. 
File data or this unit may be destroyed.
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.
* The files in the folder that was created into the MUSIC folder 
are playable. However, note that playable folders are the 
ones on the 1st hierarchy and 2nd hierarchy only. Folders on 
the 3rd hierarchy and after are not playable.
* The audio files and folders that are loaded to this unit are played back in the order the files and folders are received. But in case of 
the structure at right, files in M2 are played after all files in M1 are 
played since the loaded order of 1st hierarchy takes priority. Even 
if M1-2 is loaded after M2-1, the files in M1-2 are played first.
* Files just under the folder are played first; e.g., even if 
A.mp3 was loaded last, A.mp3 is played first.
* In the case of the structure shown at right, the order 
of successive playback on this unit is 
A.mp3 →  B.mp3 →  C.mp3 →  D.mp3 → E.mp3 →  F.mp3 → G.mp3.
A
AMUSIC
M1
C.mp3AM1-1
D.mp3
E.mp3
AM1-2
AM2
AM2-1
G.mp3
B.mp3
M2-1AH.mp3
A.mp3F. m p 3
This is not playable 
because this is on the 3rd 
hierarchy.
You can enjoy music by transferring MP3 music files stored in the computer to this unit.
This is an example when M1 was loaded before M2 for M1 
and M2, M1-1 was loaded before M1-2 for M1-1 and M1-2, 
C.mp3 was loaded before D.mp3 for C.mp3 and D.mp3.
(M1, etc. represent a folder and A.mp3, etc. represent a file.)
When two or more files are 
loaded at a time, those are 
loaded in an order decided 
by the computer. 
						

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Stop:
 Press q/
g  or STOP .
After selection, the length of the music 
and the total number of files in MUSIC 
folder are displayed.
Using with a computer
* See pages 10 and 11 for playback 
oper ations.
* 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. Successive numbers, 
starting from “
” (file number) are 
displayed according to the order of 
playback.
* Files other than files with MP3 format,  such as 
 WMA, AAC format files cannot 
be played. (The number is not displayed 
on screen.)
* Copyright-protected MP3 music files  cannot be pla
 yed.
* MP3 music files with variable bit rate  ma
 y be played, but the playback 
elapsed time display may differ from the 
actual time.
* When the length of one music file is  1000 hours or longer
 , time after 
“
” is displayed as “”, 
“
” ... (RR-US591 only)
1
2
3
Press FOLDER/SPEED to select “” 
(MUSIC folder).
Press  u, 
i  to select the 
file you want to listen to.
Press  q/
g  (Playback starts).
•  Remove the USB cable (
➜ page 24).
•  Turn the power on ( ➜ page 6).
• Press 
STOP to stop the unit.
Listening to music on this unit (Playing MP3 music files on this unit)
STOP FOLDER/SPEED
File number 
						

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1.  Select [start] - [All Programs] and start [Windows Media Player] on the computer.
2. Select [Rip]  → [Format] →  [mp3].
3. Select [Rip]  → [Bit Rate] and select among 
[128 Kbps (Smallest Size)] , [192 Kbps], 
[256 Kbps] and [320 Kbps (Best Quality)].
  If you select low Bit Rate for ripping, more songs 
will be ripped.
4. Select [Rip]  → [Rip CD Automatically 
When Inserted] and select [Never].
5.  Set music CD into the computer.
6. In “
” for the album, add the check mark 
as “”.  If there are songs you do not want to rip, remove 
the check mark “”.7.  Click [Start Rip] to begin ripping.
•  Start the computer beforehand.Music files ripped (encoded) into the 
computer using Windows Media Player 
are saved in [My Music] folder of 
[My Document] if the destination to save 
has not been changed.
* Windows Media Player 9 and older versions cannot create MP3 m usic file.
* Please see the homepage of the Microsoft  compan
 y for details of download/update of 
Windows Media Player etc.
 http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ windowsmedia/player/11/default.aspx
* If you cannot create MP3 music files successfully  or do not kno
 w how to operate the computer, 
please consult the computer manufacturer.
•  See page 28 for transferring MP3 music files to  this unit and page 29 for playback.
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. (The display and operations may differ 
depending on the OS.)