Panasonic RQT8841-P manual

RQT8841-P Operating Instructions IC Recorder Dear customer Thank you f or purchasing this product. For optim um perf ormance and saf ety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, oper ating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . Please k eep this manual f or future reference . P RR-QR230 Model No.[...]

2 RQT8841 Recording F or IC Recorder operation… Recording P age 12 Playing P age 16 Playbac k Instruction flo w char t This unit[...]

3 RQT8841 T able of contents Preparation Instruction flow chart ....................................... 2 Inserting batteries ............................................ 4 Before use ......................................................... 4 Before oper ating, switch Hold off , when finished, switch Hold on ....................... 5 Recordings be[...]

4 RQT8841 Remov e the seal from the display before use . 2 1 AAA (LR03) batteries (not included) 3 Make sure the batteries f ace the right directions. Inser ting batteries Bef ore use * Replace the batter ies within 30 seconds to preserve the settings. (Recordings remain intact.) * The clock, ho wev er , will stop until the batteries have been inse[...]

5 RQT8841 Preparation * This function prev ents accidental operation when you put the unit in your poc ket or bag. It also prev ents batter y loss from accidental unit operation. P oint 1 Before operating, switch Hold off , when finished, switch Hold on Hold function Button operations are ignored e ven if y ou press buttons by mistak e. * When you [...]

6 RQT8841 File File MEETING FOLDERS (A, B, C and S) DICT A TION FOLDER (M) P oint 2 Recordings become audio fi les and the fi les are stored in folder s. g Appr oximate total recor ding time of all folder s A new audio file is created each time you record. * A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each f older . * Remaining recording time ( page 1[...]

7 RQT8841 T o record a low-le vel sound source… • Place the unit on a desk etc. closer to the source. • Use “L ” microphone sensitivity for close proximity hand-held recording. Preparation P oint 3 Choose a recording method that best suits the situation Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity lev els, y [...]

8 RQT8841 MENU MIC (PLUG IN POWER) P ar t names bl bm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk 1 Built-in microphone 2 Recording indicator 3 Record/pause 4 Stop 5 Display 6 Folder/men u 7 Erase 8 Quick search dial 9 Hold bk Speaker bl External microphone jack bm Headphone/earphone jack bn bn Battery cover File Recording lev el Recording mode Folder Battery indicato[...]

9 RQT8841 Basic operations A Dial: T urn the dial to r ight or left to select an item. B Joystic k: Press to confirm the item. In this manual A : T u r n [ ]. * A void pressing too much when y ou turn the quick search dial. V olume control C : Tilt the stick to left and right. D : Tilt the stick up and down. C : Tilt the joystic k to [ p / o ]. D :[...]

10 RQT8841 1 Press and hold [ * FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to displa y menus . 2 Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Ú 1 Display ed only when a Meeting Recording folder (A, B , C or S) is selected. Ú 2 Display ed only when there is a recorded file. Ú 3 Display ed only when the clock is set. Press [ST OP] to stop [...]

11 RQT8841 * The clock operates with the monthly error margin of +/– 60 seconds at room temperature. * When the year is flashing (e.g. “ ” on the display), begin from step 4 . * The clock returns to standby when you perf orm no time setting operation for 60 seconds . If this happens restar t setting the time. 2 Display the men u 3 Select “ [...]

12 RQT8841 Meeting recording Using diff erent combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity le vels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. Recor ding Light stays on while recording. (Flashes while paused.) Recording elapsed time (Flashes while paused.) Display changes depending on recording le vels . Display d[...]

13 RQT8841 As the dictation recording settings are all factory-set, dictation can be recorded quickly and simply . Dictation recording When y ou press [ * FOLDER/ MENU ] while recording, the remaining recording time appears . * T o retur n to the initial menu, press [ * FOLDER/ MENU] again. * Remaining recording time also appears when the time beco[...]

14 RQT8841 Other recor ding methods g Listening to the recording in pr ogress Connect earphones (not included). Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) mini plug * The v olume is fixed f or recording. g Recording thr ough an external micr ophone * When you attach an e xter nal microphone, the built-in microphone automatically goes off . Plug type: ø 3.5 mm[...]

15 RQT8841 Basic use Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. 1 Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm . 2 Press [ST OP]. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “ ” 3 Select “ ?[...]

16 RQT8841 Pla ying Press [ * FOLDER/ MENU]. Each time you press g While a file is being pla yed Adjusting the volume Tilt the joystic k to [ [ / ] ]. (V olume range is 0 to 20. Factory setting is 13.) Moving f orward Tilt the joystic k to [ o ]. Tilt and hold to search ( page 17). Moving bac kward Tilt the joystic k to [ p ]. Tilt it twice to play[...]

17 RQT8841 Other pla ying methods Basic use The playbac k speed rises as the flashing bars mov e right. The illustration shows the display f or the normal speed playbac k. g Sear ching points for listening (fast f orward and fast bac kward) Quick sear ch Tu r n [ ] while playing. * Y ou can search forward/bac kward quickly without sound (e xcept th[...]

18 RQT8841 MIC (PLUG I 1 Display the menu 2 Select “ALL ” 3 Select “ ” g Listening with earphones * The speaker is automatically turned off when earphones are used. Connect earphones (not included). (Sounds are monaural.) Plug type: ø 3.5 mm ( 1 / 8 in.) mini plug Inser t securely Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. 1 Tu r n [ ] [...]

19 RQT8841 Press [ERASE]. Press and hold [ * FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second on longer . g Deleting (a file/ all files in a folder/ all f olders e xcept S/ all folders) g Loc k (file protection) 1 Display the menu 2 Select “LOCK” 3 Select the file you want to lock * T o unloc k, select the file you want to unlock, then confirm. Preparation: Select a[...]

20 RQT8841 Security function This unit has a security function. Folder S and passw ord Press and hold [ * FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer . 1 Display the menu 2 Select “ ” 3 Select “ ” Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Tu r n [ ] and press [ q / g ] to confirm. Setting the passw ord * Folder S is used to secure files . Once se[...]

21 RQT8841 This security function is only to limit a playbac k function for files b y password, not b y encr yption. W e do not guarantee any kind of loss in case y our passw ord gets broken up . Adv anced use Playbac k using the passw ord 1 Press [ * FOLDER/ MENU]. 2 Select “ ”. 1 Select folder S 2 Select a file to be play ed 1 Tu r n [ [...]

22 RQT8841 MIC (PLUG IN PO WER) Star t playing Audio cab le (not included) Headphone jack Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Record Press [REC/P A USE] Audio cab le (not included) Audio cab le (not included) g Recor ding to a cassette tape recorder etc. g Recor ding from a[...]

23 RQT8841 Adv anced use / Reference Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” ( page 33). T r oub leshooting guide Symptom Checkpoints “U01” appears on the display . • [...]

24 RQT8841 Symptom Checkpoints No sound from the speaker . • There is no sound when you ha ve connected earphones. Cannot delete a file or folder . • The file is protected ( page 19). • The f older is already empty . Cannot move a file. • Y ou cannot move files to f olders that already contain 99 files. • Y ou cannot move files from f old[...]

25 RQT8841 Reference Symptom Checkpoints Cannot use a battery that can be used on other equipment. • This unit considers the batter y as empty ev en if there is actually power left in it. This is to preser ve the cloc k and other memor y items. Recorded sounds contain noise that makes them difficult to catch. • Reduce noise ( page 16). Noise is[...]

26 RQT8841 • Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit. P ower requirement: DC 3.0 V (2 AAA size/LR03 batteries) P ower output: 300 mW (max.) Frequency response: 300 Hz to 5,000 Hz (HQ mode) 300 Hz to 3,400 Hz (FQ mode) 300 Hz to 2,700 Hz (SP mode) S/N: 37 dB (HQ mode) Output[...]

27 RQT8841 Reference Do not use such solvents as benzine, paint thinner and alcohol for c leaning. • Solv ents may cause casing to def orm and coating to go off. • Wipe dust and fingerprints off using a soft, dr y cloth. Soak the cloth in water , wring it thoroughly and use it for cleaning when the unit is v ery dir ty . Wipe moisture off with [...]

28 RQT8841 Care and use T o reduce risk of radio interference caused b y headphone-, ear phone- or microphone cables, only use adequate accessories with the cable length less than 3 m (9.8 ft). g Unit • A void using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it in an automobile e xposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time wi[...]

29 RQT8841 Reference g Allergies Discontinue use if you e xperience discomfort with the ear phones or any other par ts that directly contact your skin. Continued use ma y cause rashes or other allergic reactions. g Listening caution Do not pla y y our headphones or ear phones at a high volume . Hear ing experts advise against continuous extended pl[...]

30 RQT8841 Product inf ormation 1. Damage requiring service – The unit should be ser viced by qualified service personnel if: (a) Objects or liquids hav e gotten into the unit; or (b) The unit has been exposed to r ain; or (c) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in perf ormance; or (d) The unit has been dropped or the c[...]

31 RQT8841 D A TE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER User memo: When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and prefer ably in the original car ton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a da y time phone number where you can be reached. IF REP AIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY P[...]

32 RQT8841 Limited W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One P anasonic W ay Secaucus , New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. A ve. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puer to Rico 00985 Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work prop[...]

33 RQT8841 Reference Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This w arranty ONL Y CO VERS f ailures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NO T CO VER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warr anty ALSO DOES NOT CO VER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused b y products not supplied by the warr antor ,[...]

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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab le protection against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equ ipment generates, uses and can r adiate radio frequency energy and, if [...]