Panasonic rn405 Benutzerhandbuch

The sound can be heard with ear-
phone (not included) plugged into
[MONIT(8 

≠

)].

≥

Plug type: 3.5 mm (

1

⁄

8

in.) monaural

≥

Any change made to the volume dur-
ing recording will not affect the
recorded sound.

≥

Do not adjust the volume during with
the VAS function, or the VAS level
would be change (
Only).

REC/BATT check indicator (

Only)

Do not play your headphones or ear-
phones at a high volume. Hearing ex-
perts advise against continuous
extended play.

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

Do not use while operating a motor-
ized vehicle. It may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.

You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in poten-
tially 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.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time
your hearing “comfort level” adapts to
higher volumes of sound. So what
sounds “normal” can actually be loud
and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your
equipment at a safe level BEFORE
your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

≥

Start your volume control at a low
setting.

≥

Slowly increase the sound until you
can hear it comfortably and clearly,
and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfort-
able sound level:

≥

Set the dial and leave it there.

To ensure good sound quality, be sure
to clean the head after approximately

every 10 hours of use with a cotton
swab dampend with a little alcohol.

For product service, product informa-
tion or assistance with product opera-

tion, refer to the servicenter directory.

Do not attempt to remove the cover(s)
or repair the unit yourself. Refer ser-

vicing to qualified personnel only.

Removing the tab(s) of the cassette
(with a small screwdriver) will prevent
accidental erasure.

To record again, cover the hole of the
tab with adhesive tape.

To record through the external microphone (

Only)

When the tape comes to its end during
recording or playback, the tape stops
moving and the power is turned off.

After that, be sure to press [

EJECT].

Silent auto-stop (

Only)

Plug the external monaural micro-
phone (not included) into [MIC].
Plug type: 3.5 mm (

1

⁄

8

in.) monaural

≥

Use a dynamic microphone or a con-
denser microphone with built-in
power supply. Do not use a con-

denser microphone without built-in
supply.

≥

The built-in microphone will be auto-
matically disconnected.

[REC/BATT] check indicator will light
during recording.

When the batteries are weak
[REC/BATT] check indicator will be-
come dim or turn off during recording.

Also the tape speed will slow down,
the sound is distorted, and the volume
will decrease.

Recording can be started during play-
back by simply pressing [

¥

REC].

To listen to the sound you have
recorded, press and hold [

6

REV].

When the button is released, playback
will start.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales

Company (collectively referred to as “The warrantor”) will repair this
product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the U.S.A.
or Puerto Rico from the date of original purchase in the event of a
defect in materials or workmanship as follows:

For ten (10) days—Batteries—(when applicable)—New re-

chargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batter-
ies. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

For assistance in the U.S.A. in obtaining repairs contact:

Panasonic Services Company 
Panasonic PLUS Department 
20421 84th Avenue South 
Kent, WA 98032 
Phone: 1-800-833-9626 
FAX: 1-800-237-9080

If repair is needed, during the warranty period the purchaser will

be required to furnish a sales receipt/proof of purchase indicating
date of purchase.

Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the

above address. This warranty is extended only to the original pur-
chaser.

For assistance in Puerto Rico contact, Panasonic Sales Company

at the address or telephone number above.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or

workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover
damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, improper maintenance, alteration,
improper antenna, inadequate signal pick-up, maladjustment of con-
sumer controls, modification, line power surge, or commercial use of
the product, or damage that is attributable to acts of God, or service
by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter.

There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE
TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions
or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.

If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty

period, you may contact your dealer or Panasonic PLUS
Department. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then
write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the company address
above or call toll free 1-800-211-7262.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics 
Company, Division of Matsushita 
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, 
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company, Division 
of Matsushita Electric 
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

If you ship the product

Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Attach a letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.

Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to
make repairs.

Customer’s Record

Model

Dealer’s

No.

Name

Serial
No.
or

Code

Dealer’s

No.

Address

Date
of
Purchase

RQT5405

Small screw driver

Side A

Side B

Tab for side A

G

Heads

Capstan

Pressure
roller

Cotton swab

¥

Erase prevention
lever

The sound is recorded automatically,
so there is no tape waste.
To use VAS function, select [VAS] in
step 2 of Recording and adjust [VAS
LEVEL].

≥

No sound is recorded at the “0”
position.

≥

After using VAS function, set [VAS]
to 

°

.

1-3:

If you wish to record only the
louder sounds.

4-7:

If you wish to record normal
level sounds.

8-10: If you wish to record lower lev-

els of sound than usual.

(

Only)

The digits return to “000” when the
reset button is pressed.The digits ad-
vance with the tape to provide a ref-

erence to quickly find a desired por-
tion of tape.

Tape counter and reset button (

Only)

≥

Avoid using or placing this unit near
sources of heat.

≥

Do not leave it in an automobile ex-
posed to direct sunlight for a long pe-
riod of time with doors and windows
closed.

≥

To avoid product damage, do not ex-
pose this product to rain, water or
other liquids.

≥

These speakers do not have magnet-
ic shielding. Do not place them near
televisions, personal computers or
other devices easily influenced by
magnetism.

≥

Align the poles (

+

and 

-

) properly

when inserting the batteries.

≥

Do not mix old and new batteries or
different types of batteries.

≥

Do not recharge ordinary dry cell bat-
teries.

≥

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

≥

Do not use the batteries if the cover-
ing 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 batteries,
consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly
with water if electrolyte comes in con-
tact with any part of your body.

≥

If rechargeable batteries are to be
used, rechargeable batteries manu-
factured by Panasonic are recom-
mended.