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Operating Instructions
IC Recorder
Model No.
RR-QR230
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RQT8841-P
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Instruction flow chart Recording This unit For IC Recorder operation… Recording Page 12 Playback Playing Page 16 2 RQT8841
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Table of contents Playing ............................................................... 16 Preparation While a file is being played Instruction flow chart ....................................... 2 * Adjusting the volume .............................................. 16 Inserting batteries ............................................ 4 * Moving forward/Moving backward .......................... 16 Before use ......................................................... 4 * Making recorded sounds ea
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Inserting batteries Before use 3 1 2 AAA (LR03) batteries (not included) Make sure the batteries face the right directions. Remove the seal * Replace the batteries within 30 seconds to from the display preserve the settings. (Recordings remain intact.) before use. * 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, “ ” flashes on th
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Hold function * This function prevents accidental operation when you put the unit in your pocket or bag. It also prevents battery loss from accidental unit operation. Point 1 When you set Hold on Before operating, Button operations are ignored even if you press buttons by mistake. * When you set Hold on while recording or playing, “ ” appears for switch Hold off, 2 seconds and the recording or playing display reappears. when finished, * When you set Hold on while the unit is stopped, “
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Before use A new audio file is created each time you record. Point 2 File Recordings become audio The created file is fi les and the MEETING stored in a folder. FOLDERS fi les are stored (A, B, C and S) in folders. DICTATION * A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder. FOLDER File * Remaining recording time ( page 13) may become (M) shorter than periods listed in this table. g Approximate total recording time of all folders Recording mode Total recording time HQ (High quality) 9
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MEETING RECORDING Using different combinations of Point 3 recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust Choose a audio quality according to recording To record a low-level sound source… recording method situations. • Place the unit on a desk etc. closer to that best suits the source. • Use “L” microphone sensitivity for close the situation proximity hand-held recording. Meeting recording settings Microphone sensitivity H (Far) L (Near) Recording mode HQ (high qual
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MIC (PLUG IN POWER) Part names bl 1 bm 2 3 4 Display (during recording) 5 Microphone sensitivity Recording mode 6 Recording level Battery indicator 7 8 Folder 9 File bn bk Recording elapsed time 1Built-in microphone 4Stop 7Erase bkSpeaker bnBattery cover 2Recording indicator 5Display 8Quick search dial blExternal microphone jack 3Record/pause 6Folder/menu 9Hold bmHeadphone/earphone jack 8 MENU RQT8841
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How to use the quick search dial Basic operations In this manual A Dial: A: Turn [ ]. Turn the dial to right or left to select an item. B Joystick: B: Press [ / ] to confirm. qg Press to confirm the item. *Avoid pressing too much when you turn the quick search dial. Joystick operations (see above B for the confi rming operation) You can also select items by tilting the joystick. This Playback ( pages 16 and 17) manual explains dial operations in most sections. Password entry ( pages 2
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HOLD ERASE FOLDER STOP REC/PAUSE List of menus * 1 Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus. 2 Turn [ ] and press [ / ] to confirm. qg Press [STOP] to stop an operation midway/cancel the setting. If an operation is not started within 60 seconds, unfinished settings are canceled. 1 1 2 3 Security Recording mode Microphone sensitivity Lock Timer recording ( page 20) ( page 12) ( page 12) ( page 19) ( page 15) Operation beep VAS Setting the time
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Setting the time * The clock operates with the monthly Set Hold Display the menu Select “ ” error margin of 1 2 3 off +/– 60 seconds at ( page 4) Turn [ ] to select room temperature. While stopped, press and * “ ” and press * When the year is hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] [ / ] to confirm. for 1 second or longer. qg flashing (e.g. “ ” on the display), begin from step 4. Set the time * The clock returns 4 to standby when Turn [ ] and press [ / ] to confirm. (Press [STOP] after confirming 5.) q
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HOLD ERASE FOLDER STOP REC/PAUSE Recording Meeting recording Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. Select a Meeting Display Select 1 2 3 Recording folder the recording the recording (A, B, C or S) mode menu mode * Press [ FOLDER/ 1Press and hold 1Turn [ ]. * [ FOLDER/ MENU]. MENU] for 1 Each time you second or longer. HQ: High quality press 2Press [ / ] qg 2After making sure FQ:
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Dictation recording As the dictation recording settings are all factory-set, dictation can be recorded quickly and simply. Select folder Record 1 2 M * Press [ FOLDER/ Press Confirming the remaining time MENU]. [REC/PAUSE]. * When you press [ FOLDER/ MENU] Each time you while recording, the remaining recording press time appears. Stop and pause * Press [STOP] to stop recording. * The following recording information is displayed when * To return to the initial menu, press recording is stopp
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MIC (PLUG IN POWER) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) Other recording methods g Listening to the recording in progress g Recording through an external microphone Connect earphones (not included). * When you attach an external microphone, the Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) mini plug built-in microphone automatically goes off. * The volume is fixed for recording. Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in) monaural mini plug External Insert Insert microphone securely securely (not included) 14 RQT8841
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HOLD ERASE FOLDER STOP REC/PAUSE g Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS: Voice Activated System) Turn the function Recording is automatically paused if there is no sound for more than 3 seconds. off when recording important files. Display Select “ ” Record Select “ ” 1 2 3 4 * To turn the function the menu ( page 12) Press Turn [ ] and 1Tu rn [ ] “ ” flashes off, select “ ” and hold press [ / ] to and press when in step 3. qg * [ FOLDER/ confirm. [ / ] to the VAS qg MENU] for confirm
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[/] p/o HOLD ERASE FOLDER STOP REC/PAUSE Playing Select the folder Select the file Play 1 2 3 Press Turn [ ]. Press [ / ]. qg * [ FOLDER/ MENU]. * When you press Each time you press [ / ] again, * After selection, qg information at the playback pauses. time of recording Press once is displayed. more to resume playback. g While a file is being played Adjusting the volume Tilt the joystick to [[ / ]]. (Volume range is 0 to 20. Factory setting is 13.) Moving forward Tilt the joystick to [o].
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Other playing methods g Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward) Quick search Turn[ ] while playing. * You can search forward/backward quickly without sound (except the operation beep). * The fast forward and fast backward speed changes according to the dial turning speed. * To return to normal playback, stop turning. Slow search While playing, tilt the joystick to [p / o] and hold it in the position for 1 second or longer. * You can search slowly with sound. * To return t
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MIC (PLUG I Other playing methods HOLD ERASE FOLDER STOP REC/PAUSE g Playing files successively Files stored in the same folder are played successively. Display Select “ALL” Select “ ” Play 1 2 3 the menu 4 Press [ / ]. qg Turn [ ] and 1Turn [ ] and Press and hold press [ / ] to press [ / ] to * qg qg [ FOLDER/ MENU] confirm. confirm. for 1 second or 2Press [STOP]. longer. * The unit plays all files in order from the selected one to the last one. * When the last file finishes, playback s
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Organizing files g Deleting (a file/ all files in a folder/ all folders except S/ all folders) Display Select a file or folder Delete 1 the deleting 2 3 Press and hold Turn [ ]. menu [ERASE] for 1 second or Press longer. [ERASE]. When a file is deleted. Deleted files cannot be recovered. Selecting All files in All folders All folders * Protected fi les cannot be deleted. a file a folder except S g Moving Preparation: Play the file to be moved ( page 16). Files can be moved both Display Sel
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p/o HOLD ERASE FOLDER STOP REC/PAUSE Security function MEMO This unit has a security function. Password Folder S and password * Folder S is used to secure files. Once set, a password is necessary for playing files in this folder. * The password is a 4-digit number. You can set the password using any combination of numbers. To play files in folder S, enter the password you set. * You can move files in other folders to folder S, but you cannot move files in folder S to any of the other folders
