Panasonic RQ-L51 User Manual

Sound can be monitored at a high
speed as long as the [FF/CUE]  (cue)
or  [REW/REV]  (review) is held down
during playback.
When the button is released, normal
playback will start.

The  [BATT LEVEL] indicators light
during operation. As the charge re-
duces the lamps go out.

When the batteries are weak
The indicator under “E” becomes dim
or turns off.

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Avoid using or placing this unit near
sources of heat.  Do not leave it in an au-
tomobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and win-
dows closed.

≥

To avoid product damage, do not expose
this product to rain, water or other liquids.

≥

If a gritty noise is heard, wipe away the dirt
on the plug.

≥

Mobile phones can cause noise if used too
close to the unit. Separate if this occurs.

≥

Avoid using or placing this unit near
sources of heat.

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This speaker does not have magnetic
shielding.  Do not place it near televisions,
personal computers or other devices easily
influenced by magnetism.

2 track, monaural

DC bias, Magnet erase

Fix

Battery:

DC 3 V (two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
batteries)

Rechargeable

battery: 

DC 2.4 V
With two included
rechargeable batteries

AC: 

120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption; 5 W
With included AC
adaptor/charger

With optional Panasonic AC 
adaptor RP-AC31

Playback:

180 Hz–7000 Hz

Rec/Playback:

250 Hz–6300 Hz

4.8 cm/s (1

7

⁄

8

ips) and

1.6 cm/s (

5

⁄

8

ips)

4.8 cm/s (1

7

⁄

8

ips)

3.6 cm (1

7

⁄

16

")  4 ∞

Input: 

MIC; 0.25 mV (150–600∞)

Output:

EARPHONE; 8 ∞

Dimensions (W∑H∑D)

86.0q112.1q37.2 mm
(3

3

⁄

8

"q4

7

⁄

16

"q1

15

⁄

32

")

199 g (7 oz.) with
rechargeable batteries
163 g (5.7 oz.) without
batteries
157 g (5.5 oz.) without
batteries

Play time:
[When used at 25uC (77uF) on a flat, stable surface]

Recording:

About 25 hours

Playback:

About 17 hours (

)

About 18 hours (

)

Recording

About 10 hours

Playback

About 7.5 hours

¡The play time may be less depending on the operating

conditions.

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

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, re-
duce volume or discontinue use.
Do not use while operating a motorized ve-
hicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is il-
legal in many areas.
You should use extreme caution or tem-
porarily discontinue use in potentially haz-
ardous 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 vol-
umes of sound. So what sounds “normal”
can actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equip-
ment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing
adapts.
To establish a safe level:
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Start your volume control at a low setting.

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

Once you have established a comfortable
sound level:
≥

Set the dial and leave it there.

Side A

Tab for side B

Adhesive tape

Tab for side A

≥

Align the poles (d and  e) 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 
manufactured by Panasonic are 
recommended.

The sound is recorded automatically,
so there is no tape waste.
To use VAS , set the [VAS] selector to
“1” or “2” in step 

4.

1: If you wish to record lower levels of

sound than usual.

2: If you wish to record only the louder

sounds.

Note:
After using VAS , set the [VAS] selec-
tor to “OFF”

The sound can be heard with an op-
tional earphone plugged into the
[EARPHONE] jack.
≥

Plug type: 3.5 mm (

1

⁄

8

in.) monaural

Note:
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You can not adjust the volume during
recording.

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.

A

A

A

RQTT0453

Plug the external microphone (not in-
cluded) into the [MIC (PLUG IN
POWER)] jack.

≥

You can use a condenser micro-
phone without a built-in power supply.

≥

Plug type: 3.5 mm (

1

⁄

8

in.) monaural

≥

Never use the alcohol, paint thinner or
benzine to clean this unit.

≥

Before using chemically treated cloth, read
the instructions that came with the cloth
carefully.

Clean the heads regularly to assure good
quality playback and recording. Use a clean-
ing tape (not included).

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic

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

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

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

For ninety (90) days—SD Memory Card—New SD card of the

same memory capacity in exchange for a defective SD Card for
ninety (90) days.

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 indi-
cating date of purchase.

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

the above address. This warranty is extended only to the origi-
nal purchaser.

For assistance in Puerto Rico contact, Panasonic Sales

Company.

Tel. (787) 750-4300
Fax. (787) 768-2910

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, mishan-
dling, misapplication, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, im-
proper maintenance, alteration, improper antenna, inadequate
signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, modifica-
tion, 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 PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY Factory
Servicenter.

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

TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI-
TATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations 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 you have a problem with this product that is not handled to

your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department
at the Company address indicated above.

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.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, 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 postage-affixed 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

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be ser-

viced by qualified service personnel if:

(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been

damaged; or

(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

(c)

The unit has been exposed to rain; or

(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet dam-

aged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond

that described in these operating instructions. Refer all
other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing en-

sure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufac-
turer or parts that have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer

to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in
proper working condition.

Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-
211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com,
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).