Panasonic RQ-L31 operating instructions Operating Instructions, Mini Cassette Recorder, RQ-L11

Mini Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. RQ-L51

RQ-L31

N			RQ-L11
ORM
MICLEVELHIGH		RQ-L31
	ETTE	RECORDER

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions complete- ly. Please keep this manual for future reference.

The serial number of this product can be found on the back of the cassette compartment cover or in- side the battery compartment.

Please note it in the space provided below and keep as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

Supplied Accessories (RQ-L51 only)

Rechargeable batteries (2) . . . . . . . RFCT0002-H	A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers
Remove the rechargeable batteries from their	the product you have purchased. At the end of its
case before use.	useful life, under various state and local laws, it is
AC adaptor/charger (1). . . . . . . . . . RFEA302C-S	illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal
	waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
¡To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368	information on how to recycle this battery.

or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
¡Use numbers indicated when asking for replace-	R B R C
ment parts.
	T M
	N i - C d

	MINI CASS
STOP		RECORDING
REC
	PAUSE
				L	F
		BATT	LEVE
	E
					3X
PLAY					1X
REW/R
FF/ EV					REC
CUE					MODE
					E
			TIM
		EC		S	YSTEM
		R ACTIVATED
		VOICE

The illustration shows RQ-L31 .

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Power Source

Dry cell batteries

Use two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 (not included) batteries.

Battery removal

Press the d side toward the e battery terminal and lift up.

AC power operation

RQ-L51

Use the included AC adaptor/charger.

RQ-L31 RQ-L11

Use the Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31 (optional).

≥The AC adaptor/charger consumes approx. 1.3 W even when it is in standby mode. To save power when not in use, disconnect it from the AC power

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of

America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial

Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

©2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Taiwan	RQTT0453-P
	F1201MA0

1	INSTALL BATTERIES.			2	INSERT A CASSETTE.
			1
			2
		Two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3				Recording/
		(not included) batteries				Playback side
3		RQ-L51
		Included rechargeable batteries
	TAPE COUNTER				PLAYBACK	1RELEASE [PAUSE].
	RQ-L51		Reset			PAUSE
	RQ-L31	0	button
		0		RQ-L51 RQ-L31
		0		MIC jack
			4	EARPHONE		2SELECT REC MODE.

outlet.

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

DC IN 3V

Rechargeable batteries

RQ-L51

For initial use after purchase or after a long interval (more than three months), make sure to recharge the rechargeable batteries.

RQ-L51	RQ-L31	NORM
	2	MIC	HIGH
REC			LEVEL
		STOP	REC
	5

∫ STOP

6 REW/REV

	EARPHONE
	MICPOWER)
	IN
VOLUME	(PLUG

		RQ	-L31
		RECORDER
MINI	CASSETTE
		NG
		RECORDI
PAUSE		F
		LEVEL
	E	BATT
			VAS
			2
			1

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4

Choose the same mode you used for recording.

3X

1X

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3PRESS [PLAY].

Use the included rechargeable batteries.

After recharging (about 2 hours), install the charged batteries into the unit.

Note:

Do not recharge more than 8 hours at one time, or the rechargeable batteries life may be shortened.

Rechargeable batteries and charger

≥Use only the included charger when recharging. ≥During recharging, it is normal for the charger and the rechargeable batteries to become slightly

warm.

1RELEASE [PAUSE].

5

OFF

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FF/CUE

3X

3 2

PLAY

3

PLAY

1X

PAUSE

REW/

REC

ADJUST THE

FF/REV

MODE

CUE

4 [VOLUME].

TIME

REC

SYSTEM

ACTIVATED

VOICE

2SELECT MIC LEVEL.

1 1

VOLUME

NORM�

HIGH�

�MIC

LEVEL�

� �

3 SELECT REC MODE.

4SET [VAS]

5 PRESS

�

1X: To record sound at a

TO OFF.

[£

].

BATTERY

CONDITION

Select HIGH if you want

3X

normal speed.

VAS

£

3X: To record sound at

2

E BATT LEVEL

F

to record

relatively soft

1

1X

three

times

longer

sounds.

than

the

normal

OFF

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RQ-L31

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speed for long meet-

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Empty

Full

ings, etc.

≥Avoid recharging or placing the rechargeable batteries near sources of heat or humidity.

≥The included rechargeable batteries can be recharged about 300 times. After that, their operation time becomes shortened. That’s time for replacing the rechargeable batteries.

≥Carry and store the rechargeable batteries in the supplied battery carrying case to prevent contact with metal objects.

≥Do not peel off the plastic covering on the rechargeable batteries. This covering has been fitted for your safety and removal can lead to short-circuiting of the battery.

Basic Operation

Recording

You can use normal position type tapes only.

The sound may not be recorded properly if high position tapes and metal position tapes are used with this unit.

[PLAY] is also depressed with [£] in step 5.

Function	Operation
Stop	Press [STOP].
Temporarily stop	Set the [PAUSE]
	selector to “PAUSE”.
	To resume recording,
	set it to off position.

∫Follow up recording

Recording can be started during playback by sim- ply pressing [£].

Tape playback

You can use normal position type tapes only.

Function	Operation
Stop	Press [STOP].
Fast forward	Press [FF/CUE].
Rewind	Press [REW/REV].

When the tape reaches the end after fast forward or rewind, press [STOP] to release the button.

Others

∫Tape counter and reset button

RQ-L51 RQ-L31

The counter returns to “000” when the reset button is pressed. The digits advance with the tape to provide a reference to quickly find a desired portion of tape.

Note:

When you are resetting the tape counter, make sure that you push the reset button firmly and that the counter resets precisely to “000”.

∫Auto Stop

During playback or recording, when the tape reaches its end, the automatic stop system will re- lease the playback and record buttons and auto- matically turn off the unit.

Note:

¡Do not open the cassette holder during tape op- eration.