Panasonic RR-US361 Using the timer Various functions, Part names, Using the unit with a computer

Double click on the “Voice Studio” icon

∫ Installing Voice Studio 1 Start Windows.

2 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The program installer starts automatically.

• When the installer does not automatically start 1 From the “Start” menu click on “Run”.

2 Type “※:\Launcher\VSV2Launcher.exe” and click on “OK”. ※ is the CD-ROM drive ID.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Click “Finish” from the Installshield Wizard

Complete screen.

Selecting “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” automatically re-starts the computer and completes installation.

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Using the timer

Various functions

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

Preparation: Select the folder and recording mode (➪ page 2, 3)
Enter the	, rEC” 3 Set the time
1 menu mode 2 Select “

1 Enter the menu mode 2 Select “bEEP” 3 Select “OFF”

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

Power output:300 mW (max.)

Frequency response: 240 Hz – 5,100 Hz (HQ mode)

S/N:	230 Hz – 3,400 Hz (FQ/SP mode)
	36 dB (HQ mode)
Jack:

Battery life:

[When used at 25 oC on a flat, stable surface]

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[

]

1Use [

] to select“On”

REMAIN

DATE

[

]

Timer

[

]

AMPMH

MM

DS

FOLDER/

(ENTER)

(ENTER)

recording

SP

MENU

HQ

2Use [

] to select the start time

A B

[

]

C D

REC

Press

FQ

REMAIN

DATE

SP

(ENTER)

and

A B

AMPMH

MM

DS

C D

REC

SP

hold

REMAIN

DATE

3Use [

] to select the end time

[

]

A B

C D

REC

AMPMH

MM DS

REMAIN

DATE

AMPMH

MM

DS

(ENTER)

Preparation: Select the file (➪ page 2, 3)

1menuEnter themode 2 Select “

, PLAy” 3 Set the time

[

]

REMAIN

DATE

[

]

Timer play

FOLDER/

[

]

1Use [

] to select“On”

AMPMH

MM

DS

(ENTER)

(ENTER)

MENU

HQ

SP

Press

A B

FQ

2Use [

] to select the start time

C D

REC

SP

REMAIN

DATE

Canceling		Press	[	]	[	]	[	]	[	]
the opera-	FOLDER/	and			(ENTER)				(ENTER)
tion beep	MENU	hold

∫To turn operation beep on select “On” in step 3.

In order to prevent accidental operations while recording or while stopped, button operations are ignored.

Preventing		HQ	¥ “hold” is displayed if
accidental		FQ	a button is pressed
	HOLD	SP	while hold is on.
button		A B
		C D	REC
presses		REMAIN
		move up

Symptom

No operation.

“U01” appears on the display.

“2004” flashes.

There is no sound from the earphone or it is difficult to hear or noisy.

Recording stops.

“– – – –” appears instead of the recording date.

Playback speed is too fast or slow.

Checkpoints

≥The hold function is on. (➪ page 6)

≥Make sure the battery cover is closed.

≥Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted.

≥Make sure the battery cover is attached to the rubber strap

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≥You cannot operate when the unit is connected to a computer.

≥The battery has run down.

≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)

≥Ensure the plug is inserted firmly. ≥Wipe the plug clean.

≥VAS (➪ page 4) may have functioned.

≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)

≥Set play speed to normal. (➪ page 4)

Output jack;		Earphone, 3.5 mm; 0.5 mW 16 ≠
Input jack;		Mic, 3.5 mm; 0.56 mV plug in power
Speaker:						28 mm 8 ≠
Power requirement:						DC 3 V
		2 AAA size (LR03, AM-4) batteries
Dimensions (WtHtD):
Max dimensions;				35.0 k 100.2 k 24.0 mm
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		RR-QR160		35.0 k 99.6 k 24.0 mm
Cabinet dimensions;				32.8 k 99.3 k 22.5 mm
Mass:
with batteries;						About 62 g
			RR-US361		RR-US360
					RR-QR160	About 61 g
without batteries;
			RR-US361		RR-US360	About 39 g
						About 38 g
					RR-QR160

Batteries	mode	Play back	Recording
Panasonic	HQ	About 9 hours	About 14 hours
		30 minutes	30 minutes
alkaline
batteries	FQ/SP	About 11 hours	About 19 hours
		30 minutes	30 minutes
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Batteries	mode	Play back	Recording
Panasonic	HQ	About 10 hours	About 15 hours
alkaline
batteries	FQ/SP	About 12 hours	About 20 hours

and	A B		[ ]
	C D	AMPMH	MM DS
hold		REC	(ENTER)
	REMAIN	DATE
	AMPMH	MM DS

∫To cancel the timer select “OFF” in step 3-1.

∫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.

Part names

(HOLD)	AMPMH MM DS
	HOLD
∫ To release	move down

¥While stopped, switch to hold to save the batteries.

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Using the unit with a computer

“FULL” appears.

No sound from the speaker.

Cannot erase a file or folder.

Cannot move a file.

A recording disappeared.

Available recording time does not increase correspondingly after erasing files.

≥There are 99 files in the folder.

≥There is no remaining recording time.

– Erase unneeded files. (➪ page 2, 3)

≥There is no sound when you have connected an earphone.

≥The file is locked. (➪ page 2, 3) ≥The folder is already empty.

≥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)

≥Recordings can disappear if the unit receives a shock (e.g. it is dropped), or if the batteries and cover come loose during recording.

≥This can occur after repeatedly recording and erasing files. Unlock all your files, then erase all folders to remedy this.

Operational temperature range: 0 oC – 40 oC ≥The battery life may be less depending on the operating conditions.

Note:

≥Specifications are subject to change without notice. ≥Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Display
Recording level		Recording
(When recording)/
		indicator
Remaining memory
			Battery
			indicator
Recording	HQ
mode
	FQ
Play indicator
	SP
Folder	A B
File	C D		REC
	REMAIN		DATE
Recording
(play)	AMPMH	MM	DS
elapsed time

	External microphone jack
MIC	Earphone jack
(PLUG IN
POWER)

HOLD
Hold				Built-in microphone
Clip				Recording indicator
Battery cover				Recording/stop
Display			DICTATION REC/STOP
Handstrap hole
Folder/Menu				Meeting/Dictation
Erase	ERASE	FOLDER/	MEETING VOL
		MENU		Volume (i, j)
Play/enter [1], stop [∫],			MODE	Recording
fast forward, rewind/select
			REC
[: 9]				mode

1 Install Voice studio.	2 Connect this unit to a computer
(and Dragon NaturallySpeakingR7	with the USB cable.
Preferred for [RR-US361])	This unit can not be operated.

For details, read the installation instructions for Voice Studio and Dragon NaturallySpeakingR

(➪ below and page 5)

USB cable (included)

Connect one IC Recorder only while using Voice Studio.

This software does not support simultaneous use of multiple IC recorders.

Cannot set timer recording/playback.

Timer recording/playback does not work.

Cannot set timer recording/playback at the same time.

Timer recording does not work.

Cannot use a battery that can be used on other equipment.

Cannot select a folder.

Sound is distorted.

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Voice Studio does not start or does not work correctly.

≥You can set the timers within 24 hours of the current time. ≥Set the time. (➪ page 1)

≥The settings are canceled if the batteries are removed and the clock settings clear.

≥When you set both, only the one you set last works.

≥You cannot set the timer if there is less than one minute of available recording time.

≥This unit determines the battery empty even if there is actually life left in it. This is to preserve the clock and other memory items.

≥Press [$FOLDER/%MENU] briefly. You will enter the menu mode if you hold the button down for 2 or more seconds.

≥When sound other than voice is recorded, this may occur during playback.

≥Make sure that “PC” is on this unit’s display, and that this unit is recognized as a drive in Voice Studio. If it is not, disconnect the USB cable from this unit, then reconnect it.

≥The connection may not work if you connect via a USB hub or USB extension cable.

PMH MM D S

Current time

(In standby mode)

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Speaker
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USB connector [	]

FQ
SP		When connected to a computer “PC” appears, and when transferring data.“PC”flashes
A B
C D	REC	Do not disconnect the USB cable while this is flashing.

Caution:

Use only the included USB cable with a ferrite core when connecting to computer.

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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

Installing Voice Studio

(Save and edit sound files you have recorded with the unit.)

Installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking®

(Convert sound files into text.)

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.

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WARRANTY

∫Using the operating instructions (PDF file)

From the Windows “Start” menu, click on “All programs” . “Voice Studio” . “Voice Studio Operating Instructions” or from the “Help

(H)” menu in the Voice Studio main screen, click on “Operating Instructions”.

Note

• If DirectX 8.1 or later is not installed on your computer, follow

the instructions that appear on-screen.

• If Dragon NaturallySpeaking ver.6 or later is not installed on

your computer, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Components is

automatically installed at the same time. This program is nec-

essary when a link is made to Dragon NaturallySpeaking

∫ Installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking®	∫ Using the on-line help
If you're running a virus checker, turn it off.	The on-line help
1 Start Windows.	After starting Dragon NaturallySpeaking, select “Help topics”
2 Insert the included CD-ROM into your	from the “Help” menu.
	To conduct a search using the table of contents
computer’s CD-ROM drive.	• Double click on		and the titles within that subject are dis-
(The program installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t, double click
	played.
Setup.exe on your CD-ROM.)
	• Click on	and to see an explanation of the item.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
	Making a search by keyword
(If you need further information, click the Help button.)
	The table of contents is replaced by a list of keywords when you
4 Choose your setup type.
	click on the “Index” tab.
Most users should choose "Typical Installation" and click Next.	You can find a keyword either by entering it or scrolling through
(At the end of the installation, you can enable the QuickStart	the list.

≥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-

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 from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, vermin infestation or any alteration which affects the reliability or performance of the unit, not attributable to faulty manufacture, parts and labour.

3.This warranty does not cover the following items unless fault or defect being complained of existed at the time of purchase.

(a)	Video or Audio Tapes.	(c)	Shaver Heads or Cutters.
(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:

≥Contact your nearest Panasonic Authorised Service Centre.

≥Enclose a copy of your purchase receipt as proof of date of purchase.

≥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-

∫ Starting Voice Studio

on the desktop.

After double clicking, follow the on-screen instructions.

( RR-US360not included). Do not uninstall.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the operating

instructions (PDF file). If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed

on your computer, it is automatically installed at the same

time.

• Uninstall the following before installing Voice Studio.You can-

not install two versions of Voice software on the same

computer.

- Voice Editor 3 - Voice Editor 2 - SD Voice Editor Ver.1.x

• Sound files made with previous versions will remain intact, but

you should back them up to be sure.

option. QuickStart launches Dragon NaturallySpeaking at system startup and adds an icon to the Windows® task bar.)

5 Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

(You may be prompted to re-boot your computer.)

∫Starting Dragon NaturallySpeaking®

Start Dragon NaturallySpeaking by either:
• Double click Dragon NaturallySpeaking icon	on the desktop.
• Click on the Dragon NaturallySpeaking button		on the Voice
Studio main screen.

•Select “All Programs” from the “Start” menu and select “Dragon NaturallySpeaking 7.x”.

∫Using the operating instructions (PDF file)

The Dragon NaturallySpeaking Quick Start and USER'S GUIDE are on the Dragon NaturallySpeaking CD-ROM.

•Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the operating instructions (PDF file).

Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed automatically when installing Voice Studio.

For your reference

Set the display font in Windows to “Normal”. The main window does not appear as shown above if the Windows screen dis- play font has been set to “Extra Large Fonts”. Refer to the Windows Operating System users guide for details.

Note

•If you have Version 5 or 6 in the default installation directories on your system, Version 7 will install by default into the previous version’s directory.Please do not change or customize the installation directory during the install.

•When installing a different language version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, make sure to uninstall the older version before installing the new version.

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. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

∫Precautions for Listening with the Headphones or Earphones

≥Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

≥If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

≥Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. ≥You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

≥Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

ing areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres.

≥Television Receivers (screen size greater than 39 cm)

≥Electronic Organs or Pianos

≥Microwave Ovens

≥Washing Machines

≥Air Conditioners

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

or loss occurring during, or associated with, transit.

Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices 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 shall restrict or modify such rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities.

THIS WARRANTY CARD SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE REGARDING WARRANTY CONDITIONS,

OR ANY OTHER ENQUIRIES, PLEASE TELEPHONE:

PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE 132 600

PANASONIC AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED OFFICE LOCATIONS:

System requirements

You will need an IBM PC/AT computer with the following attributes or equivalent, and the following software and hardware in order to use this application.

Operating system:

MicrosoftR WindowsR 98 Second Edition,

MicrosoftR WindowsR Millennium Edition,

MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 (Professional, SP2, SP3, and SP4),

MicrosoftR WindowsR XP (Home Edition, Professional, and SP1).

•This software cannot be used on MicrosoftR WindowsR 3.1/95/98, Windows NTR or MacintoshR operating systems. Correct opera- tion cannot be guaranteed when used on WindowsR 98SE, WindowsR Me, WindowsR 2000, or WindowsR XP upgraded from WindowsR 3.1/95/98 or Windows NTR.

•Under WindowsR 2000 and WindowsR XP, this software can only be used by the administrator.

System requirements:

•CPU: IntelR PentiumR II 333 MHz or better, or equivalent processor (IntelR PentiumR III 500 MHz or better recommended) (IntelR PentiumR III 700 MHz or better recommended to use the Waveform feature.)

•RAM: WindowsR 98 SE, WindowsR Me: 64 MB or better (128 MB or better recommended)

WindowsR 2000, WindowsR XP: 128 MB or better (256 MB or better recommended)

(WindowsR 98SE, WindowsR Me: 256 MB or better, WindowsR 2000,

WindowsR XP: 512 MB or better recommended to use the Waveform feature.)

•Hard disk space: 70 MB or better

An extra 25 MB will be required to install AcrobatRReaderR (included). An extra 50 MB will be required to install DirectXR 9.0b (included).

When using the Waveform feature, an extra 220 MB per hour of sound file may be required temporarily.

•Required software: DirectXR 8.1 or later, Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

•Drive: CD-ROM drive (for installation)

•Sound board: Windows compatible sound device

•Display: Set to high color (16 bit color) or better, with a resolution of 800k600 dots or better (1024 k 768 or better recommended).

•Interface: USB Port (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you use a USB hub or extension cable.)

※Operation is not guaranteed even if your computer environment satisfies the requirements shown.

※Operation is not guaranteed on a computer you have built yourself.

※Refer to the system requirements for the voice recognition software if you intend to use it.

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System requirements

You will need an IBM PC/AT computer with the following attributes or equivalent, and the following software and hardware in order to use this application.

Operating system:

MicrosoftR WindowsR 98 Second Edition

MicrosoftR WindowsR Millennium Edition,

MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 and Service Pack2/SP3/SP4,

MicrosoftR WindowsR XP Home Edition, Professional and SP1.

•This software cannot be used on MicrosoftR WindowsR 3.1/95/98, Windows NTR or MacintoshR operating systems.

System requirements:

•CPU: IntelR PentiumR III 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent processor.

(Users cannot install the software on PCs slower than 500 MHz CPU clock speed.)

• RAM: 128 MB or more.

(Users cannot install the software on PCs with RAM less than 128 MB.)

•Display: 800 x 600 or higher resolution required.

•Hard disk space:

350 MB or more required for typical Preferred install for single language. 40 to 50 MB is required for creating an additional user file.

•Required software: Internet Explorer 5 or later. (Required for support of HTML help and registration.)

•Drive: CD-ROM drive (Required for installation. 8x speed or higher.)

•Sound board: CreativeR Labs SoundBlasterR 16 or upper, or equivalent sound card. WAV files to be recorded in 16-bit mono, 11 kHz minimum sampling rate.

•Audio unit: Panasonic IC Recorder.

※Office support : Office 98/2000/XP fully supported. Office 2003, only the transcription supported for Word 2003. (Patches for Natural Language Process Command support is available for the update. http://support.scansoft.com/downloads/)

※The administrator privilege is required for installation under Windows 2000/Windows XP. (No need for a user to have administra- tor rights in order to use the software.)

※The administrator privilege is required for creating an IC Recorder user.

Note

• For details on the system requirements, refer to installation guide stated above rather than USER’S GUIDE of Dragon NaturallySpeakingR.

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≥Microsoft and its logo as well as Windows, Windows NT and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

≥IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. of the U.S. and other countries.

≥ScanSoft, the ScanSoft logo, the Dragon logo, and Dragon NaturallySpeaking are trademarks or registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

≥Adobe and its logo, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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