Before use

For MEETING
Hold
Operating Instructions
IC Recorder Hint 1 Hint 2
Release hold MIC
PLUG IN
( POW
  ER )
Recorded contents
Model No. RR-US395 before operation
HOLD

RR-QR180 HOLD
are stored in folders
RR-QR170
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these

REC/STOP
DICTATION
instructions carefully. ●There is no power button. Recording/stop
For DICTATION File
Folder/Menu
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Meeting/Dictation
Please keep this manual for future reference. Erase

MEETING
ERASE
FOLDER/

VOL
MENU

E p Volume (i, j)
Play/enter [1], stop [∫],

REC MODE
fast forward, rewind/select Recording
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. [: 9] mode
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

● The unit returns to standby if there is no operation

RQT8530-B after 10 seconds have elapsed. ●A maximum of 99 files can
● Press [∫] to stop the operation midway/cancel the setting. be stored in each folder. Folder
F1105TH0

RR-US395
Recording
Supplied accessories
Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of
November 2005. These may be subject to change.)
1 Select meeting or
dictation recording 2 Select the
folder 3 Select th
recordin

REC MODE
∑ 1 USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(K1HA09BD0001) FOLDER/
∑ 2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition) MENU

MEETING
Each time Each tim
you press you pres
For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Meeting A← HQ ←
∫Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
recording HQ
FQ ↓
HQ
FQ ↓
SP SP
A B B A B FQ
¥ For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 C D ↓ C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE REMAIN
REC
DATE
↓
¥ For customers within the Republic of Ireland : 01 289 8333 C SP
¥ Visit our website for product information AMPMH MM DS ↓ AMPMH MM DS
¥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk D
Technical Support for AV Software ( RR-US395 only) Recoding mode

DICTATION
Folder
¥ For UK, ROI: 08701 505610
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
¥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Dictation
Care Centre Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays). When dictation recording, the following setti
¥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application recording
at www.panasonic.co.uk. (Dictation folder is set) (HQ mode is set)
¥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. SP
A B Dictation folder
¥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. C D REC
REMAIN DATE
¥ It couldn't be simpler!
¥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our
website for further details.

Preparation 1 Inserting batteries Playing/Erasing

1 Select the
folder 2 Select file or folde

∫ A–D folder
Use [ ] to select
1 Playing A←
↓
B
HQ
FQ
SP
After selecting, informati
at the time of recording i
FOLDER/ A B displayed.
MENU ↓ C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE
C
MEETING

2 AAA, LR03 battery (not included)

↓
D
File number

¥ If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries ∫ Dictation folder Press Use [
manufactured by Panasonic are recommended. and
ERASE hold
DICTATION

(Rechargeable batteries may not last as long as regular batteries.) ∫Selected

SP
A B
The battery indicator (displayed during operation) C D HQ
Erasing REMAIN
REC
DATE
FQ
SP
∫All files
The dictation in a folde
( )
A B
Full Empty folder is selected
C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE
HQ
FQ
SP AMPMH MM DS
A B
C D REC
¥ Replace the batteries within 30 seconds You cannot restore files ∫All folder
DATE to preserve the settings.
Recordings remain intact. you erase.
Replace the batteries

2 Organizing
Preparation
Flashes until the time is set.
Setting the time
¥When the year is flashing (e.g. 2006), begin from step 3.

Press E.g.: Microphone sensitivity

1 Play a file
2 Enter the
move mode

Press
3 Sele
the

( Play the file you

want to move )
Use [
1
Enter the SP

menu FOLDER/ and A B

C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE ¥ A menu is displayed. FOLDER/ and
mode MENU hold MENU hold
AMPMH MM DS
Move FQ
Destination
FQ
SP folder SP
FQ A B A
SP Number of files in

2
C C
Select A B
C D REC
REC
DATE destination folder REMAIN
REC
DATE
“yEAr” Use [ ] to select REMAIN DATE
[ ]

1 2 3
AM
AMPMH MM DS (ENTER)
Select the Enter the Selec
C D REC folder menu mode
∫Year Use [ ] to select REMAIN DATE
[ ]
3 Set the
time
∫Month
/day Use [ ] to select
AMPMH
C D
REMAIN

AMPMH
MM

MM
DS

REC
DATE

DS
(ENTER)

[ ]
∫ A–D folder
Press
Use [
(ENTER) and
FOLDER/ FOLDER/
MEETING

∫Time C D REC
MENU MENU hold
display Use [ ] to select REMAIN DATE
[ ] File lock FQ
(12/24H) AMPMH MM DS
(ENTER) ∫ Dictation folder SP
DICTATION

C D REC
A B
∫Time
Use [ ] to select [ ] C D
REMAIN DATE

AMPMH MM DS
(ENTER)

The clock has a monthly accuracy of i/j 60 seconds at room temperature.

When replacing the batteries, the clock stops and restarts when you reinsert them and close the battery cover.
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 Menu display
Preventing
unnecessary

3 4 File lock Play speed Continuous play

※2
recording
Hint Hint HQ HQ HQ HQ
FQ FQ FQ FQ
Use HQ to record Change the micro- SP
A B
SP
A B
SP
A B
SP
A B
with high sound phone sensitivity C D REC C D REC C D REC C D REC
REMAIN DATE REMAIN DATE REMAIN DATE REMAIN DATE
quality and SP for according to the
long recordings distance AMPMH MM DS AMPMH MM DS AMPMH MM DS AMPMH MM DS
(While stopped)
Recording mode and recording time Use [ ] to change the menu and [ ] to enter
total of all folders
Long recording When recording close to the FOLDER/
MENU HQ HQ HQ HQ
time source: LO FQ FQ FQ FQ
File
66 hours
50 minutes
RR-US395
RR-QR180
Press and SP
A B
SP
A B
SP
A B
SP
A B
RR-QR170
hold C D REC C D REC C D REC C D REC
REMAIN DATE REMAIN DATE REMAIN DATE REMAIN DATE

39 hours ( More than

2 seconds ) AMPMH MM DS AMPMH MM DS AMPMH MM DS AMPMH MM DS

19 hours Setting the time Timer play※3 Timer recording※3 Operation beep
16 hours 30 minutes
30 minutes 9 hours
High E.g.: Microphone sensitivity※1
40 minutes 4 hours
50 minutes quality ※1 Not displayed during dictation recording
sound ※2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file.
When recording the source
SP FQ HQ ※3 Displayed only when the time is set.
Fine from a distance: HI
Folder
( Standard
play ) ( quality ) ( quality )
High

Other recording methods

3 Select the
recording mode 4 Select the microphone
sensitivity 5 Recording
(Monaural recording)

Recording automatically pauses when there is no sound.

1 Press
1 Enter the menu mode 2 Select “ ” 3 Select “On”
REC MODE

FOLDER/ and Preventing

MENU hold Press
Each time C D REC unnecessary [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
FOLDER/ and
REMAIN DATE
you press
AMPMH MM DS recording MENU hold (ENTER) (ENTER)
HQ ←
2[ ] (Enter)
( )
HQ VAS：voice
FQ ↓ ∫ To turn the function off
activated select “OFF” in step 3.
REC/STOP

REC/STOP

SP
FQ
A B
C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE
↓
3[
SP
]
SP
or [ ] system
Turn the function off when recording important files.
SP A B
C D REC or
A B
C D REC
REMAIN DATE REMAIN DATE
AMPMH MM DS
Recording
( fromRecording
a distance) ( up-close ) (START REC) (STOP REC) ∫Checking the remaining recording ∫Recording through an external micro-
coding mode
¥ Recording information is time available phone (not included)
4[ ] (Enter） displayed.
During ¥ Press again to return to the
HQ
FQ (Recording date)
v
( recording ) SP
A B
C D
elapsed recording time display.
MIC
SP
( PLUG Plug type: 3.5 mm monaural
POWER )
REC IN
he following settings are automatically set. A B
(Recording start time) REMAIN DATE
C D FOLDER/ Available
(HQ mode is set) (Dictation recording mode is set) REMAIN
REC
DATE v MENU (The built-in microphone
AMPMH MM DS recording time switches off.)
(Recording time)
r AMPMH MM DS v
Use a plug-in power compatible microphone monaural.
(Total number of files) Available recording time also appears when
the remaining time becomes very short.

Other play methods

ct file or folder
3 Play/Erase
∫Basic operations during play
Play
¥ Press and hold to turn
one file repeat play On/Off.
HQ
FQ
1 Enter the menu mode 2 Select “SPEEd” 3 Select the speed
SP
Changing Press [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
You cannot use repeat when
setting continuous play. the play FOLDER/ and (ENTER) (ENTER)
(➪ page 4) speed MENU hold
] to select [ ] HQ
(5 levels) (Slow) (Fast)
r selecting, information (Play) ∫ To return to normal play REMAIN DATE

he time of recording is Backward Forward

¥ Press to go to the While stopped, press and hold (more than 3 seconds) [ ].
layed. ¥ Press to return to the AMPMH MM DS
∫ To adjust the beginning of the next Plays the files in the folder continuously.
beginning of the file. file.
volume (0-20) ( Press twice to return ¥ Press and hold to search.
VOL
to the previous file) 1 Enter the menu mode 2 Select “ , ” 3 Select “On”
¥ Press and hold to search. Continuous Press [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Stop play
(Press [ ]to resume play.) play FOLDER/ and (ENTER) (ENTER)
s Use [ ] to select MENU hold

d ∫Selected file
SP
A B
ERASE ∫Listen to the first 5 seconds of each file (Intro scan) Repeat play settings are automatically canceled.
C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE (Erase) ∫ To turn the function off select “OFF” in step 3.
∫All files
SP
A B
1 Select the folder 2 Press and hold [ ]
in a folder C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE
(➪ page 2) FQ ∫Displaying the remaining play time ∫Listening with the earphones (not included)
SP
A B FQ
During
AMPMH
SP
A B
MM DS C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE
(Press again to return to normal play)
( playing ) SP
A B
C D
¥ Press again to return to the
elapsed play time display.
iles ∫All folders
C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE REMAIN
REC
DATE
Plug type:
Repeat play settings are automatically canceled. FOLDER/ 3.5 mm monaural
Remaining play time
AMPMH MM DS
MENU AMPMH MM DS

Saving (dubbing)
3 Select
the destination folder 4 Move

Use [ ] to select [ ] Select the file to dub and play

(ENTER) [ ] Recording

FQ Recording to Audio cable (not included)

SP
A You cannot move a file from A–D folder a cassette tape Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug
es in to the dictation folder. Stereo MIC
lder
C
REMAIN
REC
DATE
recorder
Audio cable (not included)

3 Select “ ”
4 Select the file
5 Lock

Recording
Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Monaural MIC

Select the track

to dub and play
Audio cable (not included)
Use [ ] to select [ ] Use [ ] to select [ ] Recording from MIC
(ENTER) (ENTER) a cassette tape ( PLUG
POWER )
FQ IN
SP Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug
FQ A B recorder
REC/STOP

SP C D Audio cable (not included)

A B
REC Headphone
REMAIN DATE
C D REC
jack
Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug
∫ To unlock Do the above steps and select the file to unlock in step 4 and press [ ].
¥ Read along with the operating instructions of equipment you are connecting.
¥ The recorded sound quality may differ from the original recording.
¥ Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level.
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 Using the timer Various functions Troub
Before req
Preparation: Select the folder and recording mode (➪ page 2, 3) points, or
1 Enter the menu mode 2 Select “bEEP” instruction
Enter the 3 Select “OFF”
1 menu mode 2 Select “ , rEC” 3 Set the time REMAIN DATE

[ ] [ ] 1Use [ ] to select“On” [ ] Canceling Press [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Timer No operat
AMPMH MM DS

FOLDER/ (ENTER) (ENTER) the opera- FOLDER/ and (ENTER) (ENTER)

recording
SP
MENU hold
MENU HQ
FQ 2Use [ ] to select the start time
A B
C D
REMAIN
REC
DATE
[ ] tion beep
Press SP
A B (ENTER)
and C D REC
AMPMH MM DS

hold REMAIN DATE SP

∫ To turn operation beep on select “On” in step 3. “U01” app
3Use [ ] to select the end time A B
C D REC [ ]
AMPMH MM DS REMAIN DATE
“2006” or
AMPMH MM DS (ENTER)
In order to prevent accidental operations while recording or while There is no
Preparation: Select the file (➪ page 2, 3) stopped, button operations are ignored. difficult to h
Enter the Recording
1menu mode 2 Select “ , PLAy” 3 Set the time Preventing HQ
¥ “hold” is displayed if
REMAIN DATE FQ a button is pressed “– – – –” a
[ ] [ ] 1Use [ ] to select“On” AMPMH MM DS [ ] accidental HOLD
SP
A B
while hold is on. date.
FOLDER/ button
Timer play MENU (ENTER) SP
(ENTER) C D
REMAIN
REC Playback s
Press
HQ
FQ
A B
C D REC
presses move up “FULL” ap
SP 2Use [ ] to select the start time REMAIN DATE
[ ] AMPMH MM DS
and A B
C D AMPMH MM DS
(HOLD) HOLD
REC
hold REMAIN DATE (ENTER)
∫ To release move down
No sound
AMPMH MM DS
¥ While stopped, switch to hold to save the batteries. Cannot er
∫ To cancel the timer select “OFF” in step 3-1.
Cannot mo
∫ To confirm the set time From the menu (➪ page 4), select “ , rEC” or “ , PLAy” and press [ ].
Even when “ ” or “ , ” are displayed during timer play, the repeat play or continuous play cannot be used.
A recordin
RR-US395

Part names Using the unit with a computer Available re

correspond
Cannot se
External microphone jack
Display MIC
PLUG IN
( POW
  ER )
Earphone jack 1 Install Voice Editing. 2 Connect this unit to a computer Timer reco
HOLD
For details, read the installation with the USB cable.
Hold Built-in microphone instructions for Voice Editing This unit can not be operated.
Recording level Cannot se
Recording
Clip Recording indicator (➪ below) same time
(When recording)/ indicator
Remaining memory Battery Timer reco
indicator
Battery cover
Recording/stop
Cannot us
Recording other equi
HQ
mode FQ
REC/STOP
DICTATION

Display Cannot se
Play indicator SP
Folder A B Handstrap hole
File C D REC Folder/Menu Sound is d
Meeting/Dictation
REMAIN DATE
USB cable (included) RR-US395
Recording Erase
MEETING

(play)
ERASE
FOLDER/ Connect one IC Recorder only while using Voice Editing. This soft- Voice Edit
VOL

MENU
AMPMH MM DS Volume (i, j) work corre
elapsed time ware does not support simultaneous use of multiple IC recorders.
FQ
Play/enter [1], stop [∫],
REC MODE

SP
REMAIN DATE
fast forward, rewind/select Recording A B When connected to a computer “PC” appears, and when transferring data.“PC”flashes
C D
[: 9] mode REC Do not disconnect the USB cable while this is flashing.
PM H MM DS Main
Speaker Recording and operating problems may occur on some computer systems. Please note that Panasonic and Panasonic
dealers cannot be held liable for any lost audio data or other direct or indirect damage except in cases of intentional or
Current time gross negligence. To clean th
(In standby mode) RR-US395 ≥Never use
USB connector [ ] Caution: ≥Before us
Use only the included USB cable with a ferrite core when connecting to computer.
Care
≥To reduce
RR-US395 accessori
∫ Unit
Installing Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition ≥Avoid usin
long perio
≥To avoid p
(Save and edit sound files you have recorded with the unit.) ≥Do not ke
≥The spea
easily influ
∫ Batter
∫ Installing Voice Editing System requirements ≥Do not pe
≥Align the p
1 Start Windows. You will need an IBM PC/AT computer with the following attributes or equivalent, and the following software and ≥Do not mi
hardware in order to use this application.
≥Remove t
2 Insert the included CD-ROM #1 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. OS : MicrosoftR WindowsR 98 Second Edition ≥Do not thr
The program installer starts automatically. MicrosoftR WindowsR Millennium Edition ≥Do not att
• When the installer does not automatically start MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 Professional ※ ≥Mishandli
1 From the “Start” menu click on “Run”. MicrosoftR WindowsR XP Home Edition/Professional ※ fire. If elec
※ Only available when the user is logged in as the system administrator. Cannot be used by multiple users. tact with a
2 Type “※:\Launcher\VEdV1Launcher.exe” and click on “OK”.
※ is the CD-ROM drive ID. (WindowsR 2000 / WindowsR XP only) ∫ Allerg
• This software is not compatible with Microsoft WindowsR 3.1, WindowsR 95, WindowsR 98 (except for WindowsR 98SE) Discontinue
Continued
3 Click “Voice Editing Ver.1.0”. and Windows NTR.
• Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS. ∫ Preca
Installation starts. ≥Do not pla
• This software is not Macintosh compatible.
Follow the on-screen instructions for any subsequent operations. play.
Hardware :
• Change the CD-ROM #1 for #2 according to the message that will appear in the middle of installation. ≥If you exp
CPU : WindowsR 98 SE / WindowsR Me : IntelR PentiumR II 333 MHz or higher
Installation continues automatically. ≥Do not us
WindowsR 2000 / WindowsR XP : IntelR PentiumR III 500 MHz or higher
• Change the CD-ROM #2 for #1 according to the message that will appear when installation of #2 is com- ≥You shou
RAM : WindowsR 98 SE / WindowsR Me : 128 MB or more
plete. ≥Even if yo
WindowsR 2000 / WindowsR XP : 256 MB or more
• The voice recognition engine and text to speech/Translation engine should start installing while Voice Editing the volum
Free hard disk space :
is being installed. (Alternatively, you can install them afterwards.) 100 MB or more
• Additional free hard disk space may be necessary depending on the WindowsR version and voice file being used. This produ
4 Click “Finish” from the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen. • Additional free space is required to install AcrobatR ReaderR, DirectXR 9.0c, and voice
please inc
Selecting “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” automatically re-starts the computer and completes instal- recognition/text-to-speech/translation engines (all included), as well as “Voice Editing Launcher”
lation. (Office Add-In and Internet Explorer Contextual Menu Add-In). –If you see
• Additional free space is temporarily required for sound waveform display, voice recognition, text-to-speech
∫ Starting Voice Editing conversion, translation, sound recording, CD-R recording (WindowsR XP only), and “Voice Editing Launcher”.
• Installing all Voice Editing functions and engines for all languages requires approximately 1.5 GB of free space.
Double-click on the “Voice Editing” icon on the desktop. Drive : CD-ROM drive (for installation)
After double clicking, follow the on-screen instructions. CD-R/RW drive (required to use the CD-R writing function in WindowsR XP)
Sound : Windows compatible sound device
Display : High Color (16 bit) or more. Desktop resolution of 800 k 600 pixels or more.
∫ Using the operating instructions (PDF file) (1024 k 768 pixels or more recommended)
Disposing
From the Windows “start” menu, click on “All Programs” . “Voice Editing” . “Voice Editing Operating Instructions” or human he
Interface : USB port (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you use a USB hub or extension cable.) your local
from the “Help (H)” menu in the Voice Editing main screen, click on “Operating Instructions (H)”.
Other requirements : Penalties
Mouse or equivalent pointing device For busin
Note Note If you wish
• If DirectX 8.1 or later is not installed on your computer, follow the instructions that appear on-screen. The following hardware limitations should be noted. Informati
• Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the operating instructions (PDF file). If Adobe Acrobat Reader is • This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. This symb
not installed on your computer, it is automatically installed at the same time as Voice Editing. Depending on the • This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. If you wish
computer, an Adobe Acrobat Reader restart message may appear. Ignore this and continue installing Voice • This software may not run properly on 64-bit computers.
Editing. • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers
• Uninstall the following before installing Voice Editing Ver.1.0 (included). cannot be used.
• This software may not run properly on home-made computers. ≥Microsof
You cannot install two versions of Voice software on the same computer.
The following limitations should be noted. marks of
- Voice Editor 3 - Voice Editor 2 ≥IBM and
- Previous versions of Voice Editing software • Voice recognition, text-to-speech, and translation engines are installed on the same drive as the operating sys-
tem (usually the C drive). ≥Intel, Pe
(for Panasonic IC Recorder RR-US360/RR-US361) other co
• The operating system must support the languages of the voice recognition, text-to-speech, and translation engines.
- SD Voice Editor Ver.1.x ≥Nuance
• Before voice recognition, the speaker's voice must be registered in a training process. Sound files of speakers
- Other versions of Voice Editing Ver.1.0 tradema
whose voices have not been registered in training cannot be converted to text correctly. ≥FineSpe
• Translation results are merely one example of translation. We cannot be liable for the translation results in any way. ≥Adobe a
• Sound files made with previous versions will remain intact, but you should back them up to be sure. Necessary software : ≥Other sy
DirectXR 8.1 or later / Internet Explorer 6.0 or later tradema
Microsoft Office 2000/XP/2003 (support for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required when using the Note tha
Office Add-in)

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 Troubleshooting Guide Specifications
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check Power output: 300 mW (max.) Battery life:
points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for Frequency response: 240 Hz – 5,100 Hz (HQ mode) [When used at 25 oC on a flat, stable surface]
230 Hz – 3,400 Hz (FQ/SP mode)
instructions. S/N:
RR-US395
36 dB (HQ mode)
Symptom Checkpoints Jack: Batteries mode Play back Recording
Output jack; Earphone, 3.5 mm; 0.5 mW 16 ≠
No operation. ≥The hold function is on. (➪ page 6) Input jack; Mic, 3.5 mm; 0.56 mV plug in power
≥Make sure the battery cover is closed. About 9 hours About 14 hours
Speaker: 28 mm 8 ≠ Panasonic HQ
≥Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted. 30 minutes 30 minutes
≥Make sure the battery cover is attached to the rubber strap Power requirement: DC 3 V alkaline
≥ RR-US395 You cannot operate when the unit is connected to a computer. 2 AAA size (LR03) batteries batteries About 11 hours About 19 hours
FQ/SP
“U01” appears on the display. ≥The battery has run down. Dimensions (WtHtD): 30 minutes 30 minutes
Max dimensions;
“2006” or “2005” flashes. ≥Set the time. (➪ page 1) RR-US395 35.0 k 100.2 k 24.0 mm RR-QR180 RR-QR170
There is no sound from the earphone or it is ≥Ensure the plug is inserted firmly. RR-QR180 RR-QR170 35.0 k 99.6 k 24.0 mm
difficult to hear or noisy. ≥Wipe the plug clean. 32.8 k 99.3 k 22.5 mm Batteries mode Play back Recording
Cabinet dimensions;
Recording stops. ≥VAS (➪ page 4) may have functioned. Mass:
with batteries; Panasonic HQ About 10 hours About 15 hours
RR-US395 About 62 g
“– – – –” appears instead of the recording ≥Set the time. (➪ page 1) alkaline
RR-QR180 RR-QR170 About 61 g
date. batteries
without batteries; FQ/SP About 12 hours About 20 hours
Playback speed is too fast or slow. ≥Set play speed to normal. (➪ page 4) RR-US395 About 39 g
“FULL” appears. ≥There are 99 files in the folder. RR-QR180 RR-QR170 About 38 g
≥There is no remaining recording time. Operational temperature range: 0 oC – 40 oC ≥The battery life may be less depending on the
– Erase unneeded files. (➪ page 2, 3) operating conditions.
No sound from the speaker. ≥There is no sound when you have connected an earphone.
Note:
Cannot erase a file or folder. ≥The file is locked. (➪ page 2, 3) ≥Specifications are subject to change without notice.
≥The folder is already empty.
≥Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Cannot move a file. ≥You cannot move files to folders that already contain 99 files.
≥You cannot move files from A–D folder to the Dictation folder.
(➪ page 3)
A recording disappeared. ≥Recordings can disappear if the unit receives a shock (e.g. it is
dropped), or if the batteries and cover come loose during
recording.
Available recording time does not increase ≥This can occur after repeatedly recording and erasing files.
correspondingly after erasing files. Unlock all your files, then erase all folders to remedy this.
Cannot set timer recording/playback. ≥You can set the timers within 24 hours of the current time.
≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)
Timer recording/playback does not work. ≥The settings are canceled if the batteries are removed and the
clock settings clear.
Cannot set timer recording/playback at the ≥When you set both, only the one you set last works.
same time.
Timer recording does not work. ≥You cannot set the timer if there is less than one minute of
available recording time.
Cannot use a battery that can be used on ≥This unit determines the battery empty even if there is actually life
other equipment. left in it. This is to preserve the clock and other memory items.
Cannot select a folder. ≥Press [$FOLDER/%MENU] briefly. You will enter the menu
mode if you hold the button down for 2 or more seconds.
Sound is distorted. ≥When sound other than voice is recorded, this may occur during playback.
RR-US395 ≥Make sure that “PC” is on this unit’s display, and that this unit is
Voice Editing does not start or does not recognized as a drive in Voice Editing. If it is not, disconnect the
work correctly. USB cable from this unit, then reconnect it.
≥The connection may not work if you connect via a USB hub or
USB extension cable.

Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Care and Use

≥To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cable, only use adequate
accessories with cable length less than 3 m.
∫ Unit
≥Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with the doors and windows closed.
≥To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids.
≥Do not keep this unit and magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.
≥The speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place it near televisions, personal computers or other devices
easily influenced by magnetism.
∫ Batteries
≥Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off.
≥Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting the batteries.
≥Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries.
≥Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.
≥Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or subject to excessive heat.
≥Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
≥Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a
fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in con-
tact with any part of your body.
∫ Allergies
Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin. ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.
∫ Precautions for Listening with the Headphones or Earphones WARRANTY
≥Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended 1. The product is warranted for labour and parts for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.
2. This Warranty is for normal domestic use only and excludes any defect or injury caused by or resulting
play. from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, vermin infestation or any alteration
≥If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. which affects the reliability or performance of the unit, not attributable to faulty manufacture, parts and
≥Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. labour.
3. This warranty does not cover the following items unless fault or defect being complained of existed at the
≥You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. time of purchase.
≥Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up (a) Video or Audio Tapes. (c) Shaver Heads or Cutters.
the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you. (b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylus resulting (d) Cabinet parts.
from wear and tear in normal use. (e) Batteries.
4. If warranty service is required you should:
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, ≥Contact your nearest Panasonic Authorised Service Centre.
≥Enclose a copy of your purchase receipt as proof of date of purchase.
please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. ≥Send or bring the product to Panasonic Authorised Service Centre. Warranty does not include any freight
to and from the user or insurance so please arrange this yourself.
≥Note that home service is available for following products in the Metropolitan area or the normal operat-
–If you see this symbol– ing areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres.
≥Television Receivers (screen size greater than 39 cm)
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) ≥Electronic Organs or Pianos
≥Microwave Ovens
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic ≥Washing Machines
products should not be mixed with general household waste. ≥Air Conditioners
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, 5. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to any costs associated with the delivery, handling, freight-
ing or transportation of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to any damage
where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to or loss occurring during, or associated with, transit.
return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on all other conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact Act 1974 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in legislation of the States and Territories and
all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained herein
your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. shall restrict or modify such rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union THIS WARRANTY CARD SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE REGARDING WARRANTY CONDITIONS,
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. OR ANY OTHER ENQUIRIES, PLEASE TELEPHONE:
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 132 600
PANASONIC AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED OFFICE LOCATIONS:
NEW SOUTH WALES
P.0. Box. 505 Frenchs Forest N.S.W. 2086
≥Microsoft and its logo as well as Windows, Windows NT and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trade-
VICTORIA
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Private Mail Bag 13, South Eastern Mail Centre VIC. 3176
≥IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty
Extra

Alkaline

≥Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and P.0. Box. 500 Welland 5007
other countries. WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SIZE
D SIZE
D
≥Nuance Communications, the Nuance Communications logo, and RealSpeak Solo are trademarks or registered P.0. Box. 376 Welshpool 6986 SIZE

trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. QUEENSLAND
P.0. Box. 260 Nundah QLD. 4012
≥FineSpeech(TM).
≥Adobe and its logo, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
≥Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the respective developer companies.
Note that the “TM” mark and “R” mark do not appear in some parts of this document.

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