Panasonic EG EB GC GK GN GH En Troubleshooting guide, Maintenance, Specifications, Care and use

Standard recording times for Voice recording and FM recording

Card memory	Recording time	Card memory	Recording time
32 MB	2 hours	256 MB	16 hours
64 MB	4 hours	512 MB	33 hours
128 MB	8 hours 30 minutes	1 GB	66 hours

(Time is approximate)

You can record for long periods if you power the unit with the AC adaptor. However, you can only record continuously to one file for up to 24 hours (approximate).

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about any of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer.

	• Is the hold function on? (page 10)
	• Did you insert a card? (page 4)
No operation.	• Has the battery run down? (page 9)
	(If the battery has not run down, try removing and
	re-inserting it.)
	• Are the connections for the rechargeable battery dirty?
	• This may occur the first time you recharge the
	battery or if you haven't used it for a long time.
Play time is short	Play time should be restored after a few recharges.
	• If play is extremely short even after fully
after recharging.
	recharging the battery, the battery may have
	exceeded its life. Rechargeable battery can be
	recharged approximately 300 times.
	• Is the volume too low? (page 11)
Cannot hear	• Is the earphone plug inserted correctly? (page 11)
sound.	(Try plugging it in again.)
	• Is the earphone plug dirty?
Play doesn’t start	• Is the play mode set to RANDOM? (page 11)
from the first	• Is the resume function on? (page 10)
track.	• Is a playlist being used? (page 11)
There is a lot of	• Are you using the unit near a television or
noise.	mobile phone?
The AC adaptor or the	• It becomes slightly warm during charging. This is
unit becomes warm	not a malfunction.
during charging.
	• Is the card’s write-protect switch moved to the
Cannot use the SD	LOCK position?
	• Has the card been formatted on a computer in a
Memory Card.
	FAT32 file system or NTFS file system?
	(Format the card on this unit or SD-Jukebox.)
It takes time to	• It may take time for the “REC. START” screen to be
switch to recording	displayed.
the radio.
Noise is heard in	• If you connect the AC adaptor, radio reception may
TUNER mode.	be noisy or weak in TUNER mode.
Sound decreases	• The recorded sound may decrease if an operation
during VOICE PLAY.	is performed during recording. (page 15)

When one of the following messages appears on the display:

ACCESSING	• Do not remove the SD Memory card.
KEEP CARD IN
HOLD	• The HOLD switch is on. (page 10)
	• An error has occurred.
ERROR	Reinsert the card and turn the power on again. If
	this does not remedy the situation, remove and
	reinsert the battery.
PLEASE WAIT	• The unit is manipulating data. Wait a moment.
EMERGENCY STOP	• The unit cannot manipulate irregular data on the
	card. Turn off the unit.

Maintenance

Clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Specifications

Supported sampling frequency: AUDIO: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz

Decoding / Encoding:	VOICE: 8 kHz
	AUDIO: AAC, WMA and MP3
No. of channels:	VOICE: G.726
	Stereo, 2 channels (AUDIO, TUNER)
	Mono, 1 channel (VOICE Rec / Play,
Frequency response:			TUNER Rec / Play)
	20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (+0 dB, -7 dB) (AUDIO)
Mic:	20 Hz to 3,000 Hz (+0 dB, -7 dB) (VOICE)
	Mono
Radio Frequency range (FM):	87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)
Output:	3.3 mW + 3.3 mW (16 Ω, M3 jack)
Power supply:	DC 1.2 V (one rechargeable battery)
Approximate play times 1:	SD audio continuous playback:
			14 hours 30 minutes
	TUNER:		7 hours 30 minutes
	VOICE:		11 hours
Approximate recording times 1: TUNER REC: 4 hours
Maximum dimensions (W⋅H⋅D):	VOICE REC:		6 hours
	42.9 ⋅ 43.2 ⋅ 17.5 mm
Cabinet dimensions (W⋅H⋅D): 42.0 ⋅ 42.0 ⋅ 17.5 mm
Mass:	39.9	with battery
AC adaptor input:	27.4	without battery
	AC110 V–240 V
Recording Media:	50 Hz/ 60 Hz
	SD Memory Card
	(card capacities between 8 MB and 1 GB)

•Specifications are subject to change without notice.

•The play time shown depends on operating conditions.

•Mass and dimensions are approximate.

•Useable capacity will be less.

•This unit is compatible with Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA9), however not with

WMA9 Professional/Lossless/Voice and MBR		2
1	When the supplied rechargeable battery is fully charged.
2	Multiple Bit Rate: A file that contains the same content encoded at several different
	bit rates.

Care and use

Main unit / Supplied accessories

•Keep the SD Memory Card and the rechargeable battery out of the reach of children to prevent them from being swallowed.

•Don't let reflected light hit people.

Lights reflects from this unit’s display like a mirror. It can thus get into the eyes of people who are operating a vehicle etc. if it is used under direct sunlight or strong light and cause an accident.

Be careful about how you hold the unit.

•Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin.

Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

•Leave some slack in the cord of the earphones and the neck lanyard if you wind them around the unit.

Do not:

•disassemble, remodel, drop, or allow the unit to get wet.

•use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, a heat vent, or a heating appliance.

•use or store in humid or dusty locations.

•use or store in locations exposed to corrosive gases.

•insert objects other than SD Memory Cards and rechargeable battery.

•use force to open the battery lid.

•use cracked or warped cards.

•short-circuit the power supply terminals of the AC adaptor.

•detach the label on the card or attach other labels or stickers.

Rechargeable battery

•Remove the battery if the unit is not to be used for a long time.

•Carry and store the rechargeable battery in the supplied rechargeable-battery case to prevent contact with metal objects.

Do not:

•disassemble, short-circuit, or put in a fire or water.

•peel off the cover or use if the cover has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

If electrolyte leaks from the battery, consult your dealer.

Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

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