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...the product registration card (if included), or register via the Internet at: www.panasonic.com/register VQT2M17 H1209TY0 For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product, please read these instructions carefully. and Puerto...43. Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. RR-US591 RR-US571 RR-US551 The illustration shows RR-US591. Dear customer Thank you have any questions contact In the U.S.A. PP En Cf If you for future reference. For U.S.A. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this ...
...the product registration card (if included), or register via the Internet at: www.panasonic.com/register VQT2M17 H1209TY0 For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product, please read these instructions carefully. and Puerto...43. Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. RR-US591 RR-US571 RR-US551 The illustration shows RR-US591. Dear customer Thank you have any questions contact In the U.S.A. PP En Cf If you for future reference. For U.S.A. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this ...
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.... 1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012] CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with speaker or earphones (not included) Connecting this unit to a computer Using a computer • Copy/Organize (Delete) recorded files/ Play back to listen From a computer • Transfer MP3 music files VQT2M17 2 Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Dispose of December 2009. Only for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of used batteries...
.... 1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012] CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with speaker or earphones (not included) Connecting this unit to a computer Using a computer • Copy/Organize (Delete) recorded files/ Play back to listen From a computer • Transfer MP3 music files VQT2M17 2 Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Dispose of December 2009. Only for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of used batteries...
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Table of contents Preparation Features 2 Supplied accessories 2 Part names 4 Inserting the batteries 5 Turning ON/OFF the Power 6 Hold function 6 Setting the time 7 Basic Operations Recording settings 8 Switching recording position 8 Recording 9 Playing 10 Listening to the audio using earphones 11 Deleting recorded files 12 Locking recorded files (File protection 13 Advanced Operations Changing recording settings (Monaural/Stereo, Microphone sensitivity 14 Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone/Recording mode (XP/LP/SLP)) ....... 15 Preventing unnecessary ...
Table of contents Preparation Features 2 Supplied accessories 2 Part names 4 Inserting the batteries 5 Turning ON/OFF the Power 6 Hold function 6 Setting the time 7 Basic Operations Recording settings 8 Switching recording position 8 Recording 9 Playing 10 Listening to the audio using earphones 11 Deleting recorded files 12 Locking recorded files (File protection 13 Advanced Operations Changing recording settings (Monaural/Stereo, Microphone sensitivity 14 Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone/Recording mode (XP/LP/SLP)) ....... 15 Preventing unnecessary ...
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...: Playback speed control : Battery indicator : Delete : Monaural/Stereo : Microphone sensitivity : Formatting : Folder : Security : File protection VQT2M17 File number : Slight return playback : Zoom recording ALL : Successive/Repeat play : VAS recording : Operation beep 4 : Possible remaining recording time Recording (Playback) elapsed time/Possible remaining recording time/Remaining playback time/Current time etc. Clock/Recording (Playback) time/Recording date i (Fast forward) ‧ Built-in microphone † FOLDER/SPEED Ԃ External microphone jack (MIC) ‡...
...: Playback speed control : Battery indicator : Delete : Monaural/Stereo : Microphone sensitivity : Formatting : Folder : Security : File protection VQT2M17 File number : Slight return playback : Zoom recording ALL : Successive/Repeat play : VAS recording : Operation beep 4 : Possible remaining recording time Recording (Playback) elapsed time/Possible remaining recording time/Remaining playback time/Current time etc. Clock/Recording (Playback) time/Recording date i (Fast forward) ‧ Built-in microphone † FOLDER/SPEED Ԃ External microphone jack (MIC) ‡...
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... Recording date, Recording start time will be displayed as " ". • A-B / MENU STOP When " " is blinking • Turn the power on (➜ page 6). Set month and day in approx. 1 minute.) The clock is used for 1 second or longer. to set . Recording is possible even if the clock is not set the time and press q/g to enter. " " (blinking) or " " (blinking) is " " (blinking) or you change the time 2 Press +, - STOP You can adjust the time quickly...
... Recording date, Recording start time will be displayed as " ". • A-B / MENU STOP When " " is blinking • Turn the power on (➜ page 6). Set month and day in approx. 1 minute.) The clock is used for 1 second or longer. to set . Recording is possible even if the clock is not set the time and press q/g to enter. " " (blinking) or " " (blinking) is " " (blinking) or you change the time 2 Press +, - STOP You can adjust the time quickly...
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... setting item display Recording High-quality : mode : (➜ page 15) Long recording : Switching Monaural : Monaural/ Stereo : Stereo (➜ page 14) Microphone High : sensitivity Normal : (➜ page 14) Low : Zoom Zoom microphone ON microphone : (➜ page 15) Zoom microphone OFF : No display The total possible recording time (➜ page 8 39) changes according to be changed according to recording quality. Switching recording position This unit is equipped with 3 recording positions: [ZOOM], [WIDE] and [MANUAL]. MANUAL ✽ [MANUAL...
... setting item display Recording High-quality : mode : (➜ page 15) Long recording : Switching Monaural : Monaural/ Stereo : Stereo (➜ page 14) Microphone High : sensitivity Normal : (➜ page 14) Low : Zoom Zoom microphone ON microphone : (➜ page 15) Zoom microphone OFF : No display The total possible recording time (➜ page 8 39) changes according to be changed according to recording quality. Switching recording position This unit is equipped with 3 recording positions: [ZOOM], [WIDE] and [MANUAL]. MANUAL ✽ [MANUAL...
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... display changes depending on (➜ page 6). STOP • Press to select a position. Select among " " (The factory setting is saved as necessary (➜ page 15). In stereo Top side: ch-L/Bottom side: ch-R Recording elapsed time (Blinks while paused.) To stop the unit. 1 Slide recording position switch to stop : Press STOP . File Recorded audio data from the starting point to search files easily later. Folder [Folder] for recording. Using...
... display changes depending on (➜ page 6). STOP • Press to select a position. Select among " " (The factory setting is saved as necessary (➜ page 15). In stereo Top side: ch-L/Bottom side: ch-R Recording elapsed time (Blinks while paused.) To stop the unit. 1 Slide recording position switch to stop : Press STOP . File Recorded audio data from the starting point to search files easily later. Folder [Folder] for recording. Using...
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... to select. File number When a file is selected, the recording information below is 13.) Operations during playback VQT2M17 10 Jump (Skip): Press u, i. Turn down the volume: Press -. Volume range is 0 to the beginning of files in the folder Select a file Press u, i to play. Recording date → Recording start time → Recording time → Total number of the file. Fast backward/Fast forward (Search): Press and...
... to select. File number When a file is selected, the recording information below is 13.) Operations during playback VQT2M17 10 Jump (Skip): Press u, i. Turn down the volume: Press -. Volume range is 0 to the beginning of files in the folder Select a file Press u, i to play. Recording date → Recording start time → Recording time → Total number of the file. Fast backward/Fast forward (Search): Press and...
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... recording/playing in front is clearly recorded. mode, use XP or LP mode. * The zoom function does not work as long as a device is connected to the external microphone jack even if the zoom is set to ON on this unit. * When you cannot set (➜ page 14), you perform zoom recording with zoom microphone, the audio becomes monaural. " " (blinking) is displayed. 2 Press +, - How to set to " ", the surrounding sound volume...
... recording/playing in front is clearly recorded. mode, use XP or LP mode. * The zoom function does not work as long as a device is connected to the external microphone jack even if the zoom is set to ON on this unit. * When you cannot set (➜ page 14), you perform zoom recording with zoom microphone, the audio becomes monaural. " " (blinking) is displayed. 2 Press +, - How to set to " ", the surrounding sound volume...
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... the original recording sound. * Adjust the recording volume on this unit, record the audio (➜ page 9). Stereo mini plug MIC Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug ӱ On the source, play audio you want to copy. Ӳ On this unit according to the microphone's monaural/ stereo (➜ page 14). Only 1 channel is recorded.). * The recorded sound may cause recording trouble (i.e. Recording using an external microphone/Recording from other devices • Set monaural/stereo to stereo (➜ page 14). Head phone jack Audio Cable with resistor...
... the original recording sound. * Adjust the recording volume on this unit, record the audio (➜ page 9). Stereo mini plug MIC Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug ӱ On the source, play audio you want to copy. Ӳ On this unit according to the microphone's monaural/ stereo (➜ page 14). Only 1 channel is recorded.). * The recorded sound may cause recording trouble (i.e. Recording using an external microphone/Recording from other devices • Set monaural/stereo to stereo (➜ page 14). Head phone jack Audio Cable with resistor...
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... the sound quality of the connected device. Recording to copy (➜ page 10). Ӳ Record using recording equipment. connected device. * Use the connection cable that matches monaural/stereo of this unit. * Adjust the recording volume on this unit, play the file you want to other devices Canceling the operation beep • Cancel the operation beep while copying (➜ right). " " (blinking) is recorded.). * The recorded sound quality may cause VQT2M17 recording trouble (i.e. Only 1 channel is displayed. 2 Press...
... the sound quality of the connected device. Recording to copy (➜ page 10). Ӳ Record using recording equipment. connected device. * Use the connection cable that matches monaural/stereo of this unit. * Adjust the recording volume on this unit, play the file you want to other devices Canceling the operation beep • Cancel the operation beep while copying (➜ right). " " (blinking) is recorded.). * The recorded sound quality may cause VQT2M17 recording trouble (i.e. Only 1 channel is displayed. 2 Press...
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... unit's screen when the computer recognizes this unit. g USB mass storage function This unit functions as a USB memory and is recognized as that the USB cable is removed from the computer once, replace the batteries and reconnect the unit to the computer. * When the unit is displayed on -screen instructions to the computer. • Start the computer beforehand. " " is connected to 1 computer, or a USB hub or extension cable are used...
... unit's screen when the computer recognizes this unit. g USB mass storage function This unit functions as a USB memory and is recognized as that the USB cable is removed from the computer once, replace the batteries and reconnect the unit to the computer. * When the unit is displayed on -screen instructions to the computer. • Start the computer beforehand. " " is connected to 1 computer, or a USB hub or extension cable are used...
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Creating MP3 music files This unit is the example of Windows Media Player for details of download/update of Windows Media Player etc. You can create MP3 music files using Windows Media Player 11 (using Windows XP and Windows Media Player 11. Following is not equipped with the function or computer software to create MP3 file from music CD. Select [Rip] → [Rip CD Automatically When Inserted] and select [Never...
Creating MP3 music files This unit is the example of Windows Media Player for details of download/update of Windows Media Player etc. You can create MP3 music files using Windows Media Player 11 (using Windows XP and Windows Media Player 11. Following is not equipped with the function or computer software to create MP3 file from music CD. Select [Rip] → [Rip CD Automatically When Inserted] and select [Never...
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... upgraded OS. ✽ Operation is not supplied with TRC/ADPCM format IC recorders made computers. ✽ When using the dedicated software. and other direct or indirect damage except in general the registered trademarks or trademarks of gross negligence. ✽ This model is not compatible with this unit. 31 Please consult Microsoft Corporation for any lost audio data or other countries. ✽ MPEG Layer-3 audio coding...
... upgraded OS. ✽ Operation is not supplied with TRC/ADPCM format IC recorders made computers. ✽ When using the dedicated software. and other direct or indirect damage except in general the registered trademarks or trademarks of gross negligence. ✽ This model is not compatible with this unit. 31 Please consult Microsoft Corporation for any lost audio data or other countries. ✽ MPEG Layer-3 audio coding...
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... can be • Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 connected with Panasonic IC recorders using MP3 format Panasonic IC recorders? Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions) Question Answer Can I play files recorded on other • You can play files with other Panasonic IC Recorder? ADPCM and TRC formats) because the recording format is not compatible with the voice editing software (Voice Editing) supplied with this product is set on all • When...
... can be • Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 connected with Panasonic IC recorders using MP3 format Panasonic IC recorders? Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions) Question Answer Can I play files recorded on other • You can play files with other Panasonic IC Recorder? ADPCM and TRC formats) because the recording format is not compatible with the voice editing software (Voice Editing) supplied with this product is set on all • When...
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... Checkpoints Battery Cannot use a battery that can be still • This unit considers the battery as empty even if there is on this unit (e.g. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. preserve the clock setting. Cannot operate when " " appears. • The Hold function is actually power left in folder A, B, C, D. • There is connected to "Product information" on , etc.). " " is not displayed on page...
... Checkpoints Battery Cannot use a battery that can be still • This unit considers the battery as empty even if there is on this unit (e.g. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. preserve the clock setting. Cannot operate when " " appears. • The Hold function is actually power left in folder A, B, C, D. • There is connected to "Product information" on , etc.). " " is not displayed on page...
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... dropped), or the batteries come off during recording. Recording stops halfway. • VAS is not displayed. • You are using the external microphone (➜ page 15). Delete unnecessary data (➜ page 26). recording date. VQT2M17 Playing Cannot play an MP3 file that cannot be updated if the unit receives a shock (e.g. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Checkpoints Display " " appears. • The operation program is damaged. If the problem persists, the file...
... dropped), or the batteries come off during recording. Recording stops halfway. • VAS is not displayed. • You are using the external microphone (➜ page 15). Delete unnecessary data (➜ page 26). recording date. VQT2M17 Playing Cannot play an MP3 file that cannot be updated if the unit receives a shock (e.g. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Checkpoints Display " " appears. • The operation program is damaged. If the problem persists, the file...
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... is inserted firmly. Others The power cannot be compliant with the new ones (➜ page 5). a computer. • The password has been set (➜ page 21). • Are the batteries in this unit (➜ page 31). Symptom Checkpoints Playing The order of playing changed after • This occurs because files imported from the recording sound source. to the computer to...
... is inserted firmly. Others The power cannot be compliant with the new ones (➜ page 5). a computer. • The password has been set (➜ page 21). • Are the batteries in this unit (➜ page 31). Symptom Checkpoints Playing The order of playing changed after • This occurs because files imported from the recording sound source. to the computer to...
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... h. ∗2 Using Panasonic Alkaline batteries. ∗3 When zoom microphone is off. ∗4 When audio is output from speaker (Volume: 13, EQ: off, Playback speed control : 100%). approx. 42 h. approx. 35 h. approx. 35 h. Other Battery life (may be less. approx. 35 h. Specifications Power Batteries DC 3.0 V (2 AAA LR03 batteries) Audio Sampling Frequency (Stereo/Monaural) XP: 44.1 kHz/44.1 kHz LP: 22.05 kHz/16 kHz SLP: 8 kHz/8 kHz Recording Format...
... h. ∗2 Using Panasonic Alkaline batteries. ∗3 When zoom microphone is off. ∗4 When audio is output from speaker (Volume: 13, EQ: off, Playback speed control : 100%). approx. 42 h. approx. 35 h. approx. 35 h. Other Battery life (may be less. approx. 35 h. Specifications Power Batteries DC 3.0 V (2 AAA LR03 batteries) Audio Sampling Frequency (Stereo/Monaural) XP: 44.1 kHz/44.1 kHz LP: 22.05 kHz/16 kHz SLP: 8 kHz/8 kHz Recording Format...
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... EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is not handled...
... EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is not handled...