Operating Instructions IC Recorder

Model No.

RR-US470 RR-US455 RR-US450 RR-US430
The illustration shows RR-US470.

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.

RQT8828-B

Instruction flow chart
Instruction flow chart Recording

This unit

The correct instruction manual you should refer to
For IC Recorder operation For instructions on connecting IC Recorder to a computer, installing instructions etc

Playback

Connecting IC Recorder to a computer for editing/saving

USB cable (included)

These Operating Instructions
Dictation cord (included for RR-US470)

RQT8828

For Voice Editing instructions

Computer

* Playback voice recording on computer * Save on computer (backup) * Edit voice recording etc.
Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file)

Table of contents

Point 1 when finished, switch Hold on.. Recordings become audio files Point 2 and the files are stored in folders.. Point 3 that best suits the situation. Part names... How to use the quick search dial.. List of menus.. Setting the time.. Canceling the operation beep..
Choose a recording method Before operating, switch Hold off,
Other playing methods. 17
Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward).. Changing the playback speed. Playing files successively.. Listening with earphones.. 18 18

Organizing files.. 19

Advanced use

Security functions.. 20

Security functions of this unit.. Folder S and password.. Setting the password.. Playback using the password.. When you forget the password.. 21
Deleting... 19 Moving.. 19 Lock (file protection)... 19

Basic use

Recording... 12
Meeting recording.. Display during recording.. Dictation recording.. Stop and pause.. Confirming the remaining time. 15 15
Recording to / from a cassette tape. 22 Using the unit with a computer.. Troubleshooting guide.. Sales and Support Information.. Care and use... Maintenance.. Specifications... Panasonic Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND)..

Reference

Other recording methods.. 14
Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly). Recording through an external microphone.. Listening to the recording in progress. Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS). Timer recording...

Preparation

Instruction flow chart.. Supplied accessories.. Inserting batteries.. Before use..

Playing... 5

While a file is being played * Adjusting the volume... 16 * Moving forward/Moving backward. 16 * Making recorded sounds easier to catch (reducing noise). 16
Supplied accessories Inserting batteries

HQ (High quality) FQ (Fine quality) SP (Standard play)

MEETING RECORDING

Choose a recording method that best suits the situation.
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.
Meeting recording settings
Microphone sensitivity Zoom recording [ON] H (Far) A lesson, lecture L (Near) A meeting held in a small room An interview during a meeting [OFF] A normal meeting

Recording mode

HQ (high quality)/ FQ (fine quality)/ SP (standard play)

DICTATION RECORDING

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. Microphone sensitivity Dictation Recording level (fixed) Recording mode HQ (high quality) (fixed)
Dictation recording settings
Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations. Using the zoom function, you can also record target voice clearly ( page 14).

Part names

9 bk bl bm
1Built-in microphone 2Recording indicator 3Record/pause 4Stop 5Zoom 6Display 7Folder/menu 8Erase 9Quick search dial bkHold

M (PLUG IC IN POWE R)

(during recording)
Microphone sensitivity Recording mode Recording level Battery indicator Folder File

Display

Recording elapsed time blSpeaker bmUSB jack bnExternal microphone jack boHeadphone/earphone jack bpZoom microphone (dented area) bqBattery cover
How to use the quick search dial

Basic operations

A: Dial: Turn the dial to right or left to select an item.

In this manual

A:Turn [ ].
B: Joystick: B:Press [q/ g] to confirm. Press to confirm the item. *Avoid pressing too much when you turn the quick search dial.
Joystick operations (see above B for the conrming operation)
Playback ( pages 16 and 17) Password entry ( pages 20 and 21) You can also select items by tilting the joystick. This manual explains dial operations in most sections.
C: Tilt the stick to left and right. Volume control D: Tilt the stick up and down.
C: Tilt the joystick to [p / o].
D: Tilt the joystick to [[ / ]].

List of menus

FOLDER

STOP REC/PAUSE

1 Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer (while stopped) to display menus. 2 Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. Press [STOP] to stop an operation midway/cancel the setting. If an operation is not started within 60 seconds, unfinished settings are canceled. Recording mode ( page 12)

Microphone sensitivity ( page 12)

Security ( page 20)

Lock 2 ( page 19)
Timer recording ( page 15)
Operation beep ( page 11)
Successive play ( page 18)

VAS ( page 15)

Setting the time ( page 11)
Remaining recording time ( page 13)
1 Displayed only when a Meeting Recording folder (A, B, C or S) is selected. 2 Displayed only when there is a recorded file. 3 Displayed only when the clock is set.

( page 5)

While stopped, press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer.
Turn [ ] to select and press [q/ g] to confirm.

4 Set the time

Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. (Press [STOP] after confirming 5.) 1Year 2Month 3Day 4Time display (12/24H) 5Time
Canceling the operation beep 1 Display 2 Select BEEP 3 Select the menu
Turn [ ] and press [q/g] to confirm.
] 1 Turn [ and press [q/ g] to confirm. 2 Press [STOP].
* To use the operation beep, select in step 3.
Setting the time 1 Set Hold 2 Display the menu off

3 Select

* The clock operates with the monthly error margin of +/ 60 seconds at room temperature. * W h e n t h e ye a r i s flashing (e.g. on the display), begin from step 4. * The clock returns t o s t a n d by w h e n you perform no time setting operation for 60 seconds. If this happens restart setting the time.

Recording

Meeting recording
Using different combinations of recording modes and microphone sensitivity levels, you can adjust audio quality according to recording situations.
1 Select a Meeting Recording folder

(A, B, C or S)

2 Display the recording

mode menu

3 Select the recording
Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. Each time you press:

1Press and hold

4 Select the microphone sensitivity level

1 Press [q/ g] to

[ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer. 2After making sure the display at right, press [q/g] to confirm.

1Turn [

]. HQ: High quality FQ: Fine quality SP: Standard play * The factory setting is HQ.

2Press [q/ g]

to confirm.

5 Record

Display during recording
Display changes depending on recording levels. Light stays on while recording. (Flashes while paused.) Recording elapsed time (Flashes while paused.)
display microphone sensitivity. 2 Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. H: Far 3 Press [STOP]. L: Near

Press [REC/PAUSE].

Dictation recording
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.

Press [ FOLDER/ MENU].

Confirming the remaining time
When you press [ FOLDER/ MENU] while recording, the remaining recording time appears.

Each time you press:

Stop and pause
* Press [STOP] to stop recording. * The following recording information is displayed when recording is stopped.
Recording date Recording start time Recording time The number of files in folder
* While recording, press [REC/PAUSE] to pause. Press it again to resume recording. (Recording continues in the same file.)
* To return to the initial menu, press [ FOLDER/ MENU] again. * Remaining recording time also appears when the time becomes very short.

Select folder M

Record

Other recording methods

g Zoom recording (recording target voice clearly)
Zoom recording enables you to clearly record sounds coming from the direction this unit is aimed at. It is suitable for recording lectures and interviews. Select Meeting Recording folders ( page12). Aim this unit to the sound you want to record and slide [ZOOM q] toward the arrow. ZOOM is displayed when zoom recording is being used.
Do not block the zoom microphone ( page 8) intentionally with your fingers or other items. * Zoom recording can be switched on and off even when Hold is on. * The zoom function does not work when you select folder M or when you use an external microphone.
g Recording through an external microphone
* When you attach an external microphone, the built-in microphone automatically goes off. Plug type: 3.5 mm monaural mini plug

Insert securely

External microphone (not included)

(PLUG IN POW ER)

g Listening to the recording in progress

Connect earphones (not included). (Sounds are monaural.) Plug type: 3.5 mm mini plug * The volume is fixed for recording.
g Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS: Voice Activated System)
Recording is automatically paused if there is no sound for more than 3 seconds.
Press and hold [ FOLDER/ MENU] for 1 second or longer.
Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm.
1Turn [ ] and press [q/ g] to confirm. 2Press [STOP].

g Timer recording

Timer recording can be set to make 1 recording at a specified time. After setting the timer, you can keep the unit on standby by setting hold on ( page 5).
1 Display 2 Select the menu
Preparation: Select the folder to be recorded to and the recording settings ( page 12).

3 Select 4 Set the time

Turn [ ] and 1Start time press [q/g] to Turn [ ] and confirm. press [q/g] to confirm. 2Finish time Turn [ ] and press [q/g] to confirm.
Yo u c a n s t o p timer recording in progress, but you cannot bring it to a pause. * To confirm the recording start and finish time, perform step 2. * To cancel the timer, select in step 3. * To close the menu, press [STOP].

1 Display 2 the menu

Select
( page 12) flashes when the VAS function is active.
Turn the function off when recording important files. * To turn the function off, select in step 3.
Playing 1 Select the folder

[/] p/o

HOLD ERASE FOLDER ZOOM STOP REC/PAUSE

2 Select the file

Turn [ ]. * After selection, information at the time of recording is displayed.

3 Play

Press [q/ g].
g While a file is being played
* When you press [q/ g] again, playback pauses. Press once more to resume playback.
Adjusting the volume Tilt the joystick to [[ / ]]. (Volume range is 0 to 20. Factory setting is 13.) Moving forward Tilt the joystick to [o]. Tilt and hold to search ( page 17). Moving backward Tilt the joystick to [p]. Tilt it twice to play the previous file. (Tilting once starts the playback of the previous file when it has been playing for less than 3 seconds.) Tilt and hold to search ( page 17). Making recorded sounds easier to catch (reducing noise) 1Press [ FOLDER/ MENU] while playing. 2Turn [ ] to select ( flashes when selected) and press [q/g] to confirm. 3Turn [ ] to select and press [q/g] to confirm. *To cancel, select in step 3.

Other playing methods

g Searching points for listening (fast forward and fast backward)
Quick search Turn [ ] while playing. * You can search forward/backward quickly without sound (except the operation beep). * The fast forward and fast backward speed changes according to the dial turning speed. * To return to normal playback, stop turning. Slow search While playing, tilt the joystick to [p / o] and hold it in the position for 1 second or longer. * You can search slowly with sound. * To return to normal playback, release your finger.

g Changing the playback speed
Press [ FOLDER/ MENU] while playing.
Playback is available at 5 different speeds. The playback speed rises as the flashing bars move right. The illustration shows the display for the normal speed playback. Tu r n [ ] to select SPEED (SPEED flashes when selected), press [ q / g ] to confirm, and then turn [ ] to select the playback speed. The unit performs playback at the selected speed. * The bar flashes when listening at a playback speed other than normal. * To return to the normal playback speed, move the flashing bars to the center in the way instructed at left.
When playing back at the double speed
g Playing files successively
Files stored in the same folder are played successively.

Display the menu

Select ALL
* The unit plays all files in order from the selected one to the last one. * When the last file finishes, playback stops automatically. * Press [STOP] twice to stop successive play midway. * To cancel, select in step 3.
g Listening with earphones
Connect earphones (not included). (Sounds are monaural.) Plug type: 3.5 mm mini plug * The speaker is automatically turned off when earphones are used. Insert securely

(PLUGI

Organizing files
g Deleting (a file/ all files in a folder/ all folders except S/ all folders) Display Select a file or folder
Press and hold [ERASE] for 1 second or longer. When a file is deleted. Selecting All files in All folders All folders Deleted files cannot be recovered. a file a folder except S * Protected les cannot be deleted. g Moving Preparation: Play the file to be moved ( page 16). Files can be moved both Display Select the destination folder Move ways among folders A, B the moving Press and hold Turn [ ]. and C. menu [q/g] for 1 second Files can be moved from Press and hold or longer. Destination folder folder M to folders A, B, C [ FOLDER/ Play will stop and the Number of files in and S, but files cannot be MENU] for file is moved to the end the destination folder moved to folder M. 1 second on longer. of the selected folder. Preparation: Select a folder containing a file to protect. g Lock (file protection) Turn [ ].
the deleting menu Press [ERASE].

3 Delete

] Turn [ and press [q/g] to confirm.
1Turn [ ] and press [q/g] to confirm. 2Press [STOP].
* To unlock, select the file you want t o u n l o ck , t h e n confirm.
1 Display 2 Select LOCK the menu
3 Select the file you want to lock

Basic use/Advanced use

Security functions
Security functions of this unit Folder S and password
This unit has 2 security functions. 1Password set in this unit 2Authentication key set with Voice Editing (See Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file).) * Folder S is used to secure files. Once set, a password is necessary for playing files in this folder. * The password is a 4-digit number. You can set the password using any combination of numbers. To play files in folder S, enter the password you set. * You can move files in other folders to folder S, but you cannot move files in folder S to any of the other folders unless the password matches.

MEMO Password (This unit) Authentication key (Voice Editing)

1 Display the menu

Setting the password
] to 1Turn [ select a number. 2Press [q/ g] to move to the next digit. After entering the fourth number, press [q/ g] to confirm. 3Press [STOP]. Write down the password in the MEMO space (above) to keep it in memory. * To initialize the password, select in step 3 and enter the password you set. * To move among digits, tilt the joystick to [p/ o] in step 4.

4 Set password the

Playback using the password

Select folder S

1Press [ FOLDER/ MENU]. 2Select .
Select a file to be played
1Turn [ ]. 2Press [q/ g] to confirm.
When the password matches
Enter The password is temporarily the password released and the selected file in

folder S is played.

The unit beeps twice ( page 11) and the password entry display reappears.
When the password matches, the security function using the password is suspended for 10 minutes. When the password is released and no operation is performed for 10 minutes, the password is automatically set and files in folder S become unplayable. When wrong passwords are entered 5 times in succession, the unit stops accepting password entry for 15 minutes.
When you forget the password
Initialize the password by taking the steps below. 1Release all locks set on files in folder S ( page 19). 2Delete all files in folder S. (Deleted files cannot be recovered.) 3Enter the security menu and set the password as .
How folder S is displayed
Password is not set Password is set During password entry/ password release/playback Password release to end in 10 seconds
* You can also keep the files in folder S and just delete the password. Connect this unit to a computer and use the computer to delete the password. (See Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file).)
1Enter the 4-digit password. 2Press [q/ g].
When the password is wrong
Recording to / from a cassette tape
Read the operating instructions for the connected equipment.
g Recording to a cassette tape recorder etc.
Select the file to copy and play Audio cable (not included) Monaural mini plug Monaural mini plug Stereo mini plug Monaural mini plug Stereo MIC jack Monaural MIC jack Record

Starting Voice Editing 1Double-click the Voice Editing icon on the desktop.
After double clicking, a dialog box for entering the authentication key appears.
2Enter the authentication key.
3Click Settings in the IC Recorder Authentication Key Settings dialog box. 4Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box.
g Using the Operating Instructions (PDF file)
In the Windows Start menu, click All Programs Panasonic Voice Editing Voice Editing Operating Instructions or in the Help (H) menu in the Voice Editing main screen, click Operating Instructions (H).
See Voice Editing Ver. 2.0 Operating Instructions (PDF file) for how to use Voice Editing and other information not provided in this manual.
Enter an authentication key that has 1 to 128 characters. We recommend that you use a phrase that is easy to remember for the authentication key. Example: Good morning, this is Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. How can I help you? Write down the authentication key in the MEMO space ( page 20) to keep it in memory.
g System requirements (through page 29)
OS: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Only available when the user is logged in as the system administrator. Cannot be used by multiple users. (Windows 2000 / Windows XP only) Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 (except for Windows 98 SE) and Windows NT. Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS. Not compatible with Mac OS. Hardware: CPU: Windows 98 SE / Windows Me: Intel Pentium II 333 MHz or higher Windows 2000 / Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or higher RAM: Windows 98 SE / Windows Me: 128 MB or more Windows 2000 / Windows XP: 256 MB or more Free hard disk space: 150 MB or more Additional free hard disk space may be necessary depending on the Windows version and voice file being used. Additional free space is required to install Acrobat Reader, DirectX 9.0c, and voice recognition/text-to-speech/translation engines (all included), as well as Voice Editing Launcher(Office Add-In and Internet Explorer Contextual Menu Add-In). Additional free space is temporarily required for sound waveform display, voice recognition, text-to-speech conversion, translation, sound recording, CD-R recording (Windows XP only), and Voice Editing Launcher. Installing all Voice Editing functions and engines for all languages requires approximately 1.5 GB of free space.

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.
120MB or more Additional free hard disk space may be necessary depending on the Windows version and voice file being used. Approximately 25MB of additional free hard disk space when installing Acrobat Reader (included). Approximately 50MB of additional free hard disk space when installing DirectX 9.0c (included). CD-ROM drive (for installation) CD-R/RW drive (required to use the CD-R writing function in Windows XP) Sound: Windows compatible sound device Display: High Color (16 bit) or more. Desktop resolution of pixels or more. (pixels or more recommended) Interface: USB port (Operation cannot be guaranteed if you use a USB hub or extension cable.) Other requirements: Mouse or equivalent pointing device Note The following hardware limitations should be noted. Not compatible with multiprocessor computers or multiboot environments. Operation not guaranteed on user-built computers. Operation not guaranteed on 64-bit computers. Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. The following limitations should be noted. Voice recognition, text-to-speech, and translation engines are installed on the same drive as the operating system (usually the C drive). Drive:
The operating system must support the languages of the voice recognition, text-to-speech, and translation engines. Before voice recognition, the speakers voice must be registered in a training process. Sound files of speakers whose voices have not been registered in training cannot be converted to text correctly. About Windows Vista Visit the following website for information about Voice Editing and using it on Windows Vista. http://panasonic.net/support/ (This website is in English only.) Necessary software: DirectX 8.1 or later / Internet Explorer 6.0 Microsoft Office 2000/XP/2003 (support for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required when using the Office Add-in) These features are not available in. Microsoft and its logo as well as Windows, Windows Vista, Windows NT and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Nuance, the Nuance logo, the Dragon logo, Dragon, NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Noise cancellation features of this software incorporate technology of ANIMO LIMITED. Adobe and its logo, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. FineSpeech(TM). Other system names and product names appearing in this document are in general the registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective developer companies. Note that the TM mark and mark do not appear in this document.

Symptom No sound from the speaker. Cannot delete a file or folder. Cannot move a file. Cannot play. A recording disappeared. Cannot set timer recording.

Timer recording does not work.
Files created through timer recording are shorter than periods set with the timer. Cannot use a battery that can be This unit considers the battery as empty even if there is actually power left in it. This is to preserve the clock and other memory items. used on other equipment. Recorded sounds contain noise Reduce noise ( page 16). Noise is reduced and listening becomes easier. that makes them difficult to catch. Recording in the HQ mode is recommended. (This unit is designed for extended recording of human voice. It is not suited for recording music.)
Checkpoints There is no sound when you have connected earphones. The file is protected ( page 19). The folder is already empty. You cannot move files to folders that already contain 99 files. You cannot move files from folder A, B, C or S to the dictation folder. You cannot move files from folder S unless the password matches. You tried to play secured files in folder S. You must enter a password set on this unit to play files in folder S ( pages 20 and 21). Recordings can disappear if the unit receives a shock (e.g. it is dropped), or the batteries go out during recording. The timer covers 24 hours from the present time only. You cannot set a recording period longer than 24 hours using the timer. Set the time ( page 11). You cannot set the timer if there is less than 1 minute of available recording time. The settings are cancelled if the batteries are removed and the clock settings are cleared. Timer recording does not work if the unit is used for playback or another operation at a set time. VAS may be On ( page 15).
Checkpoints Non-voice recordings such as music on CDs may become distorted in playback. Sound is distorted when listening Keep earphones and the microphone you are using separate. to the recording in progress with earphones. Message appears when connecting A message appears when you connect this unit to a computer to a computer. for the first time. It asks you to enter an authentication key. The key is used for authenticating the unit and the computer. I hear noises. Move the mobile telephone away from this unit when you use the two in the same area. Voice Editing does not start or does Make sure that PC is on this units display, and that this unit is not work correctly. recognized as a drive in Voice Editing. Set the USB cable in and out of IC Recorders USB jack several times when the unit is not recognized as a drive. The connection may not work if you connect via a USB hub or a USB extension cable. I used the Dictation cord supplied Depending on your computer, you may also be able to improve with the unit, but microphone the sensitivity by reversing the Straight mini plug and the sensitivity did not improve. Computer L-shaped mini plug connections. voice recognition level is still low. Cannot successfully convert audio You should use IC Recorder in the dictation recording mode. You to text with Voice Editing. can make better recordings for voice recognition in this recording mode ( page 7). (Refer to the Voice Editing Operating Instructions (PDF le).) Symptom Sound is distorted.

g 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, dont turn up the volume so high that you cant hear whats around you.

g Allergies

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

Maintenance

Do not use such solvents as benzine, paint thinner and alcohol for cleaning.
Solvents may cause casing to deform and coating to go off. Wipe dust and fingerprints off using a soft, dry cloth. Soak the cloth in water, wring it thoroughly and use it for cleaning when the unit is very dirty. Wipe moisture off with a dry cloth after removing tough dirt. Do not use kitchen detergents or chemically-enhanced cleaning cloths.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same o r e q u i va l e n t t y p e r e c o m m e n d e d by t h e manufacturer. Dispose of used batter ies according to the manufacturers instructions.

Specifications

Power requirement: Power output: Frequency response: S/N: Output jack: Input jack: Speaker: Dimensions (W x H x D): Max dimensions; Cabinet dimensions; Mass: With dry cell batteries; Without batteries; Operational temperature range: Memory capacity: Battery life: Batteries Panasonic alkaline batteries Recording mode HQ Monaural FQ/SP DC 3.0 V (2 AAA size/LR03 batteries) 300 mW (max.) 300 Hz to 5,000 Hz (HQ mode) 300 Hz to 3,400 Hz (FQ/SP mode) 37 dB (HQ mode) Earphone, 3.5 mm; 0.5 mW 16 Mic, 3.5 mm; 0.56 mV plug in power 20 mm 8 39.3 mm x 105.5 mm x 17.2 mm 38.8 mm x 105 mm x 14 mm
[When used at 25 C on a flat, stable surface] Playback 12 hours 15 hours Recording
21 hours (When not zoom recording) 30 hours (When not zoom recording)
The battery life may be less depending on the operating conditions.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Approx. 62 g (RR-US470)/61 g (RR-US455/RR-US450/RR-US430) Approx. 39 g (RR-US470)/38 g (RR-US455/RR-US450/RR-US430) 0 C to 40 C 256 MB (RR-US470)/128 MB (RR-US455/RR-US450)/64 MB (RR-US430)

(a) Video or Audio Tapes (b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting from wear and tear in normal use (c) Shaver Heads or Cutters (d) Cabinet Parts (e) User replaceable Batteries (f) Thermal Paper, Toner/Ink Cartridges, Drums, Developer, Film (Ink/Ribbon), Film Cartridge, Printer Heads (g) Microwave Oven cook plates. (h) Kneader mounting shaft unit (bread bakery)
5. If warranty service is required you should: Telephone Panasonics Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre. Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you. Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:
(a) Picture tube (CRT) based Television Receivers (screen sizes greater than 66cm); Rear Projection TVs; Plasma/LCD televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm) (b) Convection/Combination Microwave Ovens (c) Whiteboard (except portable type)
6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, deinstallation or re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit. Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator. 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. November 2005

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE) SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES
If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the Panasonic Australia website
If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.
www.panasonic.com.au or by phone on 132 600
Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

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Locked Bag 505, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 www.panasonic.com.au
PRO-031-F01 Issue: 3.0 23-11-2005
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net

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