Panasonic Ic Recorder Rr-qr230 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
IC Recorder
Dear customer
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.
P
RR-QR230Model No.
If you have any questions contact1-800-211-PANA(7262)
The warranty can be found 
on pages 32 and 33. 
						

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Recording
For IC Recorder operation…
 Recording  Page 12
 Playing  Page 16Playback
Instruction flow chart
This unit 
						

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Table of contents
Preparation
Instruction flow chart .......................................   2
Inserting batteries ............................................   4
Before use .........................................................   4
Before operating, switch Hold off, 
when finished, switch Hold on .......................   5
Recordings become audio files 
and the files are stored in folders.. .................   6
Choose a recording method 
that best suits the situation ............................   7
Part names ........................................................   8
How to use the quick search dial ....................   9
List of menus ....................................................  10
Setting the time .................................................  11
Canceling the operation beep .........................  11
Basic use
Recording ..........................................................   12Meeting recording .......................................................   12
Display during recording .............................................   12
Dictation recording ......................................................   13
Stop and  pause .........................................................   13
Confirming the remaining time ....................................  13
Other recording methods ................................  14Listening to the recording in progress ........................   14
Recording through an external microphone ...............   14
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS) ...................   15
Timer recording ..........................................................   15
Playing ...............................................................   16While a file is being played* Adjusting the volume ..............................................   16* Moving forward/Moving backward ..........................   16* Making recorded sounds easier to catch (reducing noise) ...  16Other playing methods ....................................  17Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward) .....   17
Changing the playback speed ....................................   17
Playing files successively ...........................................   18
Listening with earphones ............................................   18
Advanced use
Organizing files .................................................  19Deleting ......................................................................   19
Moving ........................................................................   19
Lock (file protection) ...................................................   19
Security function ..............................................  20Folder S and password ...............................................   20
Setting the password ..................................................   20
Playback using the password .....................................   21
When you forget the password ...................................   21
Recording to / from a cassette tape ................  22
Reference
Troubleshooting guide .....................................  23
Specifications ...................................................   26
Maintenance ......................................................   27
Care and use .....................................................  28
Product service .................................................  30
Limited Warranty ...............................................  32
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3Preparation 
						

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Remove the seal 
from the display 
before use.
2 1
AAA (LR03) batteries 
(not included)
3
Make sure the batteries face the right directions.
Inserting batteriesBefore use
* Replace the batteries within 30 seconds to 
preserve the settings. (Recordings remain intact.)
* The clock, however, will stop until the batteries have been inserted.* If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable 
batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
* When batteries are inserted, “ 
” flashes on the display. Set 
Hold off (right) and set the time (page 11).
* When “  ” is displayed, replace the batteries.
The battery indicator(Displayed during recording/playback)
Replace the batteries
Hold off
(Slide down)Hold
(Slide up)
“” indicates flashing. 
						

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Preparation
* This function prevents accidental operation when you put the unit in 
your pocket or bag. It also prevents battery loss from accidental unit 
operation.
Point 1
Before operating, 
switch Hold off, 
when finished, 
switch Hold on
Hold function
Button operations are ignored even if you press buttons by mistake.* When you set Hold on while recording or playing, “  ” appears for 
2 seconds and the recording or playing display reappears.
* When you set Hold on while the unit is stopped, “  ” appears for 
2 seconds and the display turns off.
When you set Hold on
2 seconds later
This unit has no power button.* You can make batteries last longer by setting Hold on and turning the 
display off. 
						

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File
File
MEETING 
FOLDERS
(A, B, C and S)
DICTATION 
FOLDER
(M)
Point 2
Recordings 
become audio 
fi les and the 
fi les are stored 
in folders.
g Approximate total recording time of all foldersA new audio file is 
created each time 
you record.
* A maximum of 99 files can be stored in each folder.* Remaining recording time ( page 13) may become 
shorter than periods listed in this table.
The created file is 
stored in a folder.
Before use
Recording mode Total recording time
HQ (High quality)
9 hours 40 minutes
FQ (Fine quality)19 hours 30 minutes
SP (Standard play)41 hours 40 minutes 
						

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To record a low-level sound source…• Place the unit on a desk etc. closer to 
the source.
• Use “L” microphone sensitivity for close 
proximity hand-held recording.Preparation
Point 3
Choose a 
recording method 
that best suits 
the situation
Using different combinations of 
recording modes and microphone 
sensitivity levels, you can adjust 
audio quality according to recording 
situations.
Microphone sensitivityDictation Recording level (fixed)
Recording modeHQ (high quality) (fixed)
Microphone sensitivityH (Far) L (Near)
Recording modeHQ (high quality)/ FQ (fine quality)/ SP (standard play)
Meeting recording settings
As the dictation recording settings 
are all factory-set, dictation can be 
recorded quickly and simply.
DICTATION RECORDINGDictation recording settings
MEETING RECORDING 
						

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MENU
MIC(PLUG IN POWER)
Part names
bl
bm 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
bk
1Built-in microphone
2Recording indicator
3Record/pause4Stop
5Display
6Folder/menu7Erase
8Quick search dial9HoldbkSpeaker
blExternal microphone jack
bmHeadphone/earphone jack
bn
bnBattery cover
File
Recording levelRecording mode
Folder
Battery indicator
Recording elapsed time
Display(during recording)
Microphone sensitivity 
						

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Basic operations
A Dial:
Turn the dial to right or 
left to select an item.
B Joystick:
Press to confirm the item.
In this manual
A: Tur n [].
*Avoid pressing too much when you turn the quick search dial.
Volume control
C:  Tilt the stick to left and 
right.
D:  Tilt the stick up and 
down.C: Tilt the joystick to 
D: Tilt the joystick to 
Joystick operations (see above 
B for the confi rming operation)
Playback (     pages 16 and 17)Password entry (     pages 20 and 21)
B: Press [
q/ g] to confirm.
Ú  You can also select items by tilting the joystick. This 
manual explains dial operations in most sections.Preparation
How to use the quick search dial 
						

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1 Press and hold [*FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus.
2 Tu r n  [] and press [
q/ g] to confirm.
Ú1 Displayed only when a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S) is selected.
Ú2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file.
Ú3 Displayed only when the clock is set.
 Press [STOP] to stop an operation midway/cancel the setting. If an operation is not started within 60 seconds, unfinished settings are canceled.
Setting the time
(
 page 11)  VA S
( page 15) Successive play
( page 18)
Operation beep( page 11)Remaining recording time( page 13)
Microphone sensitivityÚ1
( page 12)Timer recordingÚ3
( page 15) Lock
Ú2
( page 19)Recording modeÚ1
( page 12)Security
( page 20)
HOLDERASEFOLDERSTOPREC/PA U S E


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