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.... Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. Dear customer Thank you have any questions contact In the U.S.A. PP En Cf If you for future reference. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product, please read these instructions carefully. Please return the product registration card (if included), or register via the Internet at: www.panasonic.com/register...
.... Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Operating Instructions IC Recorder Model No. Dear customer Thank you have any questions contact In the U.S.A. PP En Cf If you for future reference. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product, please read these instructions carefully. Please return the product registration card (if included), or register via the Internet at: www.panasonic.com/register...
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.../ Play back to "Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)" on page 43. Only for the U.S.A. These may be subject to the manufacturer's instructions. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of used batteries according to change.) Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. 1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012] CAUTION...
.../ Play back to "Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)" on page 43. Only for the U.S.A. These may be subject to the manufacturer's instructions. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of used batteries according to change.) Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. 1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012] CAUTION...
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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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... possible even if the clock is displayed. 2 Press +, - When the time display is cleared, if the battery has been consumed completely. 7 STOP You can adjust the time quickly by * Press to " " (blinking) in the same way. Setting the time Preparation When the power is turned on, " " blinks on the display when the time is used for 1 second or longer. Set month and day in approx. 1 minute.) The...
... possible even if the clock is displayed. 2 Press +, - When the time display is cleared, if the battery has been consumed completely. 7 STOP You can adjust the time quickly by * Press to " " (blinking) in the same way. Setting the time Preparation When the power is turned on, " " blinks on the display when the time is used for 1 second or longer. Set month and day in approx. 1 minute.) The...
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... suitable for dictation at the time of recording settings, you can switch among the positions using Recording position switch. REC/PAUSE FOLDER/SPEED STOP Recording position switch Using different combinations of purchase. MANUAL ✽ [MANUAL] position has been set to be changed according to recording quality. Recording Setting contents and setting item display Recording High-quality : mode : (➜ page 15) Long recording : Switching Monaural : Monaural/ Stereo : Stereo (➜ page 14) Microphone High : sensitivity Normal : (➜ page...
... suitable for dictation at the time of recording settings, you can switch among the positions using Recording position switch. REC/PAUSE FOLDER/SPEED STOP Recording position switch Using different combinations of purchase. MANUAL ✽ [MANUAL] position has been set to be changed according to recording quality. Recording Setting contents and setting item display Recording High-quality : mode : (➜ page 15) Long recording : Switching Monaural : Monaural/ Stereo : Stereo (➜ page 14) Microphone High : sensitivity Normal : (➜ page...
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...] for recording. Recording • Turn the power on recording levels. Switch modes according to . FOLDER/SPEED The folder is used). 3 Press REC/PAUSE (Recording starts). When you select " ", recording is automatically saved in this unit during recording Light stays on. (Blinks while paused.) The display changes depending on (➜ page 6). 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 search files...
...] for recording. Recording • Turn the power on recording levels. Switch modes according to . FOLDER/SPEED The folder is used). 3 Press REC/PAUSE (Recording starts). When you select " ", recording is automatically saved in this unit during recording Light stays on. (Blinks while paused.) The display changes depending on (➜ page 6). 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 search files...
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Turn down the volume: Press -. Fast backward/Fast forward (Search): Press and hold u, i. Stop: Press q/g or STOP . Select a folder The folder is 0 to select. Volume range is switched each time you press, the file number changes. Select a file Press u, i to 20. (The factory setting is displayed. File number When a file is selected, the recording information below is 13.) Operations during playback VQT2M17 10 Jump (Skip): Press...
Turn down the volume: Press -. Fast backward/Fast forward (Search): Press and hold u, i. Stop: Press q/g or STOP . Select a folder The folder is 0 to select. Volume range is switched each time you press, the file number changes. Select a file Press u, i to 20. (The factory setting is displayed. File number When a file is selected, the recording information below is 13.) Operations during playback VQT2M17 10 Jump (Skip): Press...
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... 14), you perform zoom recording with zoom microphone, the audio becomes monaural. When recording with the unit placed on a desk, etc., we recommend putting up the stand (➜ page 4). 15 Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone/Recording mode (XP/LP/SLP)) Advanced Operations Changing Zoom microphone setting When the zoom is set to " ", the surrounding sound volume is lowered, and the sound in SLP VQT2M17 microphone and " " is not displayed on the menu screen.
... 14), you perform zoom recording with zoom microphone, the audio becomes monaural. When recording with the unit placed on a desk, etc., we recommend putting up the stand (➜ page 4). 15 Changing recording settings (Zoom microphone/Recording mode (XP/LP/SLP)) Advanced Operations Changing Zoom microphone setting When the zoom is set to " ", the surrounding sound volume is lowered, and the sound in SLP VQT2M17 microphone and " " is not displayed on the menu screen.
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... 1 channel is recorded.). * The recorded sound may cause recording trouble (i.e. Wrong connection may differ from the original recording sound. * Adjust the recording volume on this unit, record the audio (➜ page 9). Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug MIC External microphone (not included) ӱ Record the audio (➜ page 9). * If the recording level is connected to the external microphone jack. 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...
... 1 channel is recorded.). * The recorded sound may cause recording trouble (i.e. Wrong connection may differ from the original recording sound. * Adjust the recording volume on this unit, record the audio (➜ page 9). Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug MIC External microphone (not included) ӱ Record the audio (➜ page 9). * If the recording level is connected to the external microphone jack. 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...
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... 3 . " " (blinking) is recorded.). * The recorded sound quality may cause VQT2M17 recording trouble (i.e. Only 1 channel is displayed. 2 Press +, - to select " " and press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select " " and press q/g to enter. ӱ On this unit to the STOP desired level. * Press to stop the setting process midway. 23 STOP • Press to stop the unit. Advanced Operations Mini microphone jack Audio Cable with resistor (not included) Stereo mini plug Stereo...
... 3 . " " (blinking) is recorded.). * The recorded sound quality may cause VQT2M17 recording trouble (i.e. Only 1 channel is displayed. 2 Press +, - to select " " and press q/g to enter. 3 Press u, i to select " " and press q/g to enter. ӱ On this unit to the STOP desired level. * Press to stop the setting process midway. 23 STOP • Press to stop the unit. Advanced Operations Mini microphone jack Audio Cable with resistor (not included) Stereo mini plug Stereo...
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... the supplied one. Connecting this unit to a computer You can be displayed depending on the OS settings.) After the cable is recommended that of the terminal. STOP • Press to 1 computer, or a USB hub or extension cable are used. * Please see page 31 for the computer. VQT2M17 Caution: Use only the included USB cable with a depleted battery, the computer cannot recognize this unit turns off. Data...
... the supplied one. Connecting this unit to a computer You can be displayed depending on the OS settings.) After the cable is recommended that of the terminal. STOP • Press to 1 computer, or a USB hub or extension cable are used. * Please see page 31 for the computer. VQT2M17 Caution: Use only the included USB cable with a depleted battery, the computer cannot recognize this unit turns off. Data...
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... equipped with the function or computer software to save has not been changed. * Windows Media Player 9 and older versions cannot create MP3 music file. * Please see the homepage of the Microsoft company for details of download/update of operating instructions when using Windows XP and Windows Media Player 11. Creating MP3 music files This unit is the example of Windows Media Player etc. If you cannot create MP3...
... equipped with the function or computer software to save has not been changed. * Windows Media Player 9 and older versions cannot create MP3 music file. * Please see the homepage of the Microsoft company for details of download/update of operating instructions when using Windows XP and Windows Media Player 11. Creating MP3 music files This unit is the example of Windows Media Player etc. If you cannot create MP3...
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and other direct or indirect damage except in cases of intentional of Windows Media® Player. Audio data recorded on the computer environment, malfunctions may occur (e.g. The computer software (Voice Editing) is not supplied with this unit cannot be played on those IC recorders. ✽ You can transfer contents recorded on home-made computers. ✽ When using Windows Media® Player, your computer must fulfill the system requirements...
and other direct or indirect damage except in cases of intentional of Windows Media® Player. Audio data recorded on the computer environment, malfunctions may occur (e.g. The computer software (Voice Editing) is not supplied with this unit cannot be played on those IC recorders. ✽ You can transfer contents recorded on home-made computers. ✽ When using Windows Media® Player, your computer must fulfill the system requirements...
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... • Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 connected with the security lock set on folders if a password is different. by transferring them to a PC with this unit? Can I use this product is necessary when you cannot. The recording format used for this unit connected to MUSIC folder (➜ page 27). However, password authentication is MP3 format. Can I do timer recording? • No, you use audio editing software •...
... • Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 connected with the security lock set on folders if a password is different. by transferring them to a PC with this unit? Can I use this product is necessary when you cannot. The recording format used for this unit connected to MUSIC folder (➜ page 27). However, password authentication is MP3 format. Can I do timer recording? • No, you use audio editing software •...
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... this unit (All data is connected to used on page 43 if you reside in the U.S.A. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. VQT2M17 " " appears. • This appears when updating data in folder A, B, C, D. • There is on this unit (e.g. Display " ", " " blinks. • Please set to a computer. " " is damaged. " " appears. • There are correctly inserted. • You cannot operate on . When set the time (➜...
... this unit (All data is connected to used on page 43 if you reside in the U.S.A. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. VQT2M17 " " appears. • This appears when updating data in folder A, B, C, D. • There is on this unit (e.g. Display " ", " " blinks. • Please set to a computer. " " is damaged. " " appears. • There are correctly inserted. • You cannot operate on . When set the time (➜...
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... batteries come off during recording. Consult your dealer. be played. recording date. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Checkpoints Display " " appears. • The operation program is too fast or slow. • You changed . If the problem persists, the file system is displayed earlier than expected. (" " is damaged. Record The memory is used completely earlier than expected.) • Available recording time differs approx. 16 times, comparing Stereo/XP mode with earphones. • Turn...
... batteries come off during recording. Consult your dealer. be played. recording date. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Checkpoints Display " " appears. • The operation program is too fast or slow. • You changed . If the problem persists, the file system is displayed earlier than expected. (" " is damaged. Record The memory is used completely earlier than expected.) • Available recording time differs approx. 16 times, comparing Stereo/XP mode with earphones. • Turn...
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..., the turns off . When you use the two in this unit when you slide the OPERATION/ HOLD switch to hear or noisy. • Wipe the plug clean. a computer. • The password has been set (➜ page 21). • Are the batteries in the same area. Others The power cannot be turned on the computer may not be compliant with the new ones...
..., the turns off . When you use the two in this unit when you slide the OPERATION/ HOLD switch to hear or noisy. • Wipe the plug clean. a computer. • The password has been set (➜ page 21). • Are the batteries in the same area. Others The power cannot be turned on the computer may not be compliant with the new ones...
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approx. 35 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%). Dimensions (W × H × D) 40.4 mm × 110...USB USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) DC 5 V / 150 mA Audio Earphone ø 3.5 mm (1/8"), 16 Ω, Max. 3 mW Output Speaker output ø 20 mm (25/32"), 8 Ω, Max. 330 mW Audio External Input Microphone ø 3.5 mm (1/8"); 0.80 mV plug in power Built-in Memory RR-US591 RR-US571 RR-US551 4 GB∗1 2 GB∗1 1 GB∗1 Operating...
approx. 35 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%). Dimensions (W × H × D) 40.4 mm × 110...USB USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) DC 5 V / 150 mA Audio Earphone ø 3.5 mm (1/8"), 16 Ω, Max. 3 mW Output Speaker output ø 20 mm (25/32"), 8 Ω, Max. 330 mW Audio External Input Microphone ø 3.5 mm (1/8"); 0.80 mV plug in power Built-in Memory RR-US591 RR-US571 RR-US551 4 GB∗1 2 GB∗1 1 GB∗1 Operating...
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... users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277 As of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. If a problem with this excludes damages for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. locate your dealer or Service Center. Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating...
... users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277 As of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. If a problem with this excludes damages for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. locate your dealer or Service Center. Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating...