Panasonic rr-us500 User Manual

This instruction manual offers reference 

information using a matrix system.

For example, information 

about “Recording” appears 

in the manual section 

w h e r e   c o l u m n   2   a n d  

row c meet (indicated as 

page 2-c).

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Thank you for purchasing this product. 
For optimum performance and safety, please 
read these instructions carefully. 
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this 
product, please read the instructions completely. 
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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RQT8310-1P

H0106WM1026

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For Voice Editing 
instructions…

For IC Recorder operation…
For instructions on 
connecting IC Recorder 
to a computer, installing 
instructions etc…

*

  Playback voice recording on computer

*

  Save on computer (backup)

*

  Edit voice recording etc.

This unit

USB cable (included)

Computer

Dictation cord (included)

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of January 2006. These may be subject to change.)

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

Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

g

*

 Dr y cell batter ies (not 

included) can also be used.

*

 Replace the batteries within 

30 seconds to preserve 

the settings. (Recordings 

remain intact.)

*

 The clock, however, will 

stop until the batteries 

have been inserted.

* 

When “ 

 ” is displayed, charge or replace the batteries.

* 

When dry cell batteries are being used 

and the unit is inserted into recharging 

cradle, the battery indicator will fl ash.

(Displayed during recording/playback)

Charge or replace the batteries

g 

  

Upon purchasing, charge once before initial use.

Household AC 

outlet

(100 V to 240 V 

and 50/60 Hz)

The charge lamp is lit while charging.

The lamp goes out when charging is completed.

Insert the unit fi rmly 

so that the pin on the 

charging unit ″ inserts 

into the USB jack ′ 

(

page 4-a).

AC adaptor (included)

Recharging cradle

(included)

*

 Charging takes approx. 

3 hours.

*

 Batteries do not need 

to be fully depleted 

before recharging.

*

 Batteries charge the 

consumed portion only 

when you operate and 

charge the unit at the 

same time. 

It is not unusual for 

the batteries to be hot 

after charging.

DC IN 4.8 V

AAA battery

You can set the year, month, day and time quickly 

by pressing and holding [

].

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

*

 When the year is flashing (e.g. 

 on the display), begin from step 

4 below.

*

 

The clock returns to standby when you perform no time setting operation for 30 seconds. If this happens 

restart setting the time.

A menu (

page 

5-a) is displayed.

ӱ Year

Ӳ Month

Ӵ Time display (12/24H)

ӵ Time

ӳ Day

*

 The clock operates with the monthly error margin 

of +/– 60 seconds at room temperature.

By switching hold on…
ӱ Accidental unit operation is prevented.
Ӳ The display turns off and the battery power is saved.

*

As the dictation recording settings are all 

factory-set, dictation can be recorded quickly 

and simply. Use this mode when computer voice 

recognition software is to be used.

Unfi nished settings will be cancelled if you 
stop setting operations for 30 seconds in the 

menu mode and 10 seconds in other modes. 
In this case, please repeat from the beginning.

• Place the unit on a desk etc. 

closer to the source

• Use “LO” microphone 

sensitivity for close proximity 

hand-held recording

Using different combinations of 

recording modes and microphone 

sensitivity levels, you can adjust 

audio quality according to recording 

situations.

g

g

10 hours 10 minutes 19 hours 30 minutes

19 hours 30 minutes

39 hours

33 hours 20 minutes 66 hours 50 minutes

*

 The minimum memory 

unit used may cause 

total recording times 

to become slightly 

shor ter than those 

listed in the table. 

( S e e   “ C o n fi  r m i n g  

the remaining time” 

page 5-b)

Recording 

contents

File

There are 4 folders, A through D, 

for meeting recording use.

*

 A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder.

Recording mode:

Microphone sensitivity level:

In the dictation recording mode, items set in steps 

2 and 3 

are fi xed as follows.

HI: for long 

distances

Using different 

combinations of recording 

modes and microphone 

sensitivity levels, you 

can adjust audio quality 

according to recording 

situations.

As the dictation recording 

settings are all factory-set, 

dictation can be recorded 

quickly and simply.

Use this mode when 

computer voice 

recognition software is to 

be used.

Meeting folder

Each time 

you press

Dictation folder

① Press to display a menu

① Press to display a 

<

>

<

>

* 

The following recording information is displayed when 

recording is stopped.

Press to pause recording, and 

press again to restart the same file.

② Select “ 

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

③ Select the recording mode 

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

③ Select “ 

(Enter)

(Select)

② Select “ 

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

LO: for short 

distances

Light stays on 

while recording

(Flashes while 

paused)

Other recording methods (

page 4-b)

ST:  Stereo

HQ: High quality

FQ: Fine quality

SP: Standard play

（

）

Recording 

date

→

Recording 

start time

Recording 

time

The number of 

fi les in folder

→

→

When recording 

in Stereo (ST)

Recording elapsed time

(Flashes while paused)

Display changes depending on recording levels

When recording 

in Monaural

* 

If “ST” is not displayed, the unit is in the monaural mode.

* 

The factory setting is “ST HQ”.

g 

To turn the function off: Select “ 

 ” in step 3.

Turn the function off when recording important files.

R e c o r d i n g   i s  

automatically paused 

if there is no sound for 

more than 3 seconds 

(approximately).

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

]

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

]

T i m e r   r e c o r d i n g  

can be set to make 

1   r e c o r d i n g   a t   a  

specifi ed time. After 

s e t t i n g   t h e   t i m e r,  

yo u   c a n   ke e p   t h e  

u n i t   o n   s t a n d b y  

by setting hold on 

( page 2-b).

You can stop timer recording in progress, but you cannot bring it to a pause.

g

 To  confi rm the recording start and fi nish time, press  [

] in step 

2.

g 

To cancel the timer: Select “ 

 ” in step 3.

Preparation: Select the folder to be recorded to and the recording settings (“Recording” 

page 2-c)

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

]

① Start time

② Finish time

VAS: Voice

 Activated

 System









g

* 

When you attach an external microphone, the 

built-in microphone automatically goes off.

Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (

1

/

8

 in.) stereo mini plug

Zoom recording enables you to clearly record 

sounds coming from a direction towards the built-in 

microphone. It is suitable for recording lectures and 

interviews. 

when recording to a meeting folder (

page 2-c)

g To record a distant voice (Zoom recording)

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

]

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

]

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

]

Microphone

(not included)

Insert 

securely

Record
(

page 2-c)

“   ” fl ashes when 

the VAS function is 

active.

g

Playback is available at 5 different speeds.

g

 To return to the normal playback speed: Select “×1” in the above operation.

(Slow) ←ーー

×0.5 · ×0.75 · ×1 · ×1.5 · ×2

ーー→(Fast)

Press [

] to select a 

playback speed.

g

*

 The speaker is automatically turned off 

when earphones are used.

Connect stereo earphones (not included).
Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (

1

/

8

 in.) stereo mini plug

The unit performs playback at 

the selected speed.

*

 The  display  bar  fl ashes when 

listening at a playback speed 

other than “×1” (normal).

When playing back 

at ×2 speed

Insert 

securely

W

Plays all fi les in the folder 

repeatedly, in order.

*

 Regardless of the current play mode, A-B repeat takes priority if selected.

Cancellation (normal playback)

Each time you press

playback
(“Playing” 

page 2-d)

The unit plays all 

fi les in order from 

the selected one 

to the last one.

Plays all fi les in the folder 

once, in order.

Plays 1 fi le repeatedly.

g 

To use the operation beep:

 Select 

“   ” in step 

3.

[

]

(Select)

(Enter)

 [

]

I n   o r d e r   t o   p r eve n t  
accidental operations 
w h i l e   r e c o r d i n g   o r  
while stopped, button 
operations are ignored.

“ 

 ” is displayed.

g 

To release:

Slide [HOLD] down.

LO: Moving forward and backward 

slowly with sounds.

HI:  Moving forward and backward 

quickly without sounds.

[

]

(Select)

(Enter)

 [

]

[

] 

 [

]

(Enter)

(Select)

[

]

(Select)

(Enter)

 [

]

*

 Factory setting is “ 

 ”.

Audio cable (not included)

Stereo 

MIC jack

Monaural 

MIC jack

Headphone 

jack

Stereo 

mini plug

Stereo 

mini plug

Monaural 

mini plug

Stereo 

mini plug

Stereo 

mini plug

Stereo 

mini plug

Monaural 

mini plug

Recording
Press [REC/PAUSE]

Stereo 

mini plug

Audio cable (not included)

*

 The recorded sound may differ from the original recording.

*

 Adjust the recording volume on the source to the desired level.

W

g

 To turn the function off:

  While playing; Press [REPEAT] once more.

 While 

stopped; 

Press [REPEAT] several times until the 

repeat sign disappears from the display. 

 Pressing 

[

] is also useful.

*

 If only the start point (A) is set and play continues until the end of the fi le, that point 

automatically becomes the end point (B) and A-B repeat will continue to play this sequence.

Connect stereo earphones (not included).

Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (

1

/

8

 in.) stereo mini plug

g

W

Insert 

securely

(Press to 

select)

(Press to 

enter)

A large-scale meeting 

etc.

A language lesson etc.

A normal meeting etc.

A meeting held in a small 

room etc.

A lesson, lecture etc.

An interview during a 

meeting etc.

When the unit is off

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 

one or more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this 

device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

*

 Please choose [HHR-4AGA/2B] when you need to buy rechargeable batteries.

*

 The included AC adaptor is for use with this unit only. 

  Do not use it with other equipment.

*

 Do not use an AC adaptor from other equipment.

“ZOOM” is displayed when zoom 

recording is being used.

* 

Zoom recording can be switched on and off 

even when hold is switched on.

* 

The zoom recording function is cancelled when 

recording to the dictation folder, when the recording 

mode is stereo, or when using an external microphone.

 Do not block the zoom microphone (

page 

4-a) intentionally with your fi ngers or other items.

※3

(

page 4-b)

※2

(

page 3-d)

(

page 4-d)

(

page 3-a)

(

page 4-b)

※1

(

page 3-c)

※1

(

page 2-c)

(

page 4-d)

time (

page 5-b)

※ 1  Displayed only when a meeting recording 

folder (A through D) is selected

※ 2  Displayed only when there is a recorded fi le
※ 3  Displayed only when the clock is set

←→

←→

←→

←→

←→

←→

←→

←

←ーーーーーーーーーーー

ーーーーーーーーーーー

→

→

Press [STOP] to stop an operation midway/cancel the setting.

If an operation is not started within 30 seconds, the display returns to 

the standby mode.

File

Recording level/

Remaining memory

Recording mode (Stereo, monaural/tone)

Folder

Battery indicator

Recording (Play) elapsed time/

(In standby mode: current time)

g

g

‴ Charge lamp

‵ USB jack

ӿ W Headphone/ 

earphone jack

Ӻ Recording/ 

pause

ӻ Stop

Ӽ Folder

ӽ Menu 

(Equalizer)

Ӿ Volume

Ԁ Handstrap hole 

(Handstrap not 

included)
ԁ Speaker

Ԃ Zoom 

microphone

(dented area)

ԃ Hold

Ԅ Battery cover

ӱ Zoom

Ӳ Erase

ӳ Repeat

Ӵ External 

microphone 

jack

ӵ [

] 

Play, stop/

enter

Ӷ Built-in microphone

ӷ Recording indicator

Ӹ Display

ӹ [

]

Forward, backward/ 

select

′ USB jack

″ USB pin (“Charging 

batteries” 

page 2-a)

‶ DC IN 4.8 V jack

Each time you press

[

]

[

]

After selecting, 

information at the 

time of recording is 

displayed.

g

g

g

g

 To return to the normal play mode:

  Press [MENU (EQ)] again for more than 1 

second, while playing.

Adjustment from 0 

to 20 is possible.

*

 Factory  setting 

is 13.

※ You can adjust speeds for moving forward/backward.

  (“Setting the speed for moving forward/backward” 

page 4-d)

Other play methods (

page 4-c)

*

 Press the 

button again 

to stop.

*

 Press button once and the 

fi le starts from beginning. 

Press button twice and the 

previous  fi le starts playing 

(If the fi le has been playing 

for less than 3 seconds, 

one press will start playing 

of the previous fi le.)

*

 Press and hold to search

※

(Playback starts again from 

the place where you stopped)

*

 Press to go to 

the beginning 

of the next file

*

 Press and hold 

to search

※

Increase

Decrease

g

 To cancel protection: Select the fi le you wish to unprotect in step 

3.

[

] 

(Enter)

(Select)

 [

]

Preparation: Select the folder that holds the fi le to be protected

[

]

Preparation: Play the fi le to be moved

Files can be moved from 

the dictation folder to folders 

A through D, fi les can also 

be moved between folders 

A through D.

Files cannot be 

moved from folders 

A through D to the 

dictation folder.

Play will stop and the 

fi le is moved to the end 

of the selected folder.

Destination folder
Number of files in the 

destination folder

[

]

Deleted fi les cannot be recovered.

*

 Protected fi les cannot be deleted.

All folders

All files in

a folder

Selecting a file

[

] 

(Enter)

(Select)

 [

]

g 

Displayed when 

a menu screen 

is selected.

*

 Remaining recording time also appears when 

it becomes very short.

Remaining recording 

time in the current 

recording mode

g

 To return to the original screen:

  While stopped; Press [STOP].

  While recording; Press [MENU (EQ)] again.

© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

For the U.S.A.

 1 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition)
 1 USB cable [K1HA08CD0007]
 1 AC adaptor [RFA2761]
 1 Recharging cradle [RFE0187]
 1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CA00003]
 2 AAA-type nickel-metal hydride 

rechargeable batteries [HHR-4AGA/BA1] 
(Battery case: RXQ0449)

Fo r   C a n a d a

 2 CD-ROM (Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Premium Edition)
 1 USB cable [K1HA08CD0007]
 1 AC adaptor [RFA2761]
 1 Recharging cradle [RFE0187]
 1 Dictation cord [K2KC2CA00003]
 2 AAA-type nickel-metal hydride 

rechargeable batteries [HHR-4AGA/BA1] 
(Battery case: RXQ0449)

Regarding Zoom recording
Zoom recording is not available when the 

recording mode is stereo or when recording to 

the dictation folder.