Panasonic RN-305 Handheld Cassette Voice Recorder

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Microcassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
‘Model No. RN-405
RN-305
RN-202
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with say based ink.
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read thése instructions complete-
ly. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Panasome Consumer Eléciroñnics Company
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Mew Jersey 07064
Atip:e ww panagonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, Division ef
Matsushita Electric of Puertó Rico, Inc. (PSC)
Ave. 65 de infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial
Paro Carcina, Puerio Fico 00085
(222000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Go, Ltd.
Printed in Japan
ROTS406-P
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Power requirement
Battery: DC 3
(two RELAG, AÁ, UNI-3
batteries)
AC: ОСЛЫ ЗМ мА
Panasonic Al: adaptor
ВР-АСЗ (not included)
Frequency response - 500-3500 Hz
speaker: 24.6 ет (1'365
Tape speed 1.2 cms ('S%: Ips)
2.4 ms (is pa)
Track system = track monaural
recording and playback
Jack: Input: (GE эму}
NA; 0.25 MY (200-600 6
Output; MONIT (B 13)
Dimensions WxH>xD) 56.0>x117.0xX23,7 mm
(290x450 BE)
Mass (without batteries) 190 g (46 az)
NSS! | 130 к (4.6 се.)
134 47 07)
vd frena
[When used in hoid mode, &t 25°C (77°F) and an a flat
| and stable sutace]
| Panasonic alkaline dry
cell batteries;
AN-202| Ascarding: Abcut 14-5 hours
[RN-202] NEO: Playback; About $ hours
Recording; About 14.5 hotirs
| Playback; — About 9 hours
The play ima may be less depending on the
| operating conditions,
Mota:
Specilications are subject to change without no-
fice
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
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Dry cell batteries
Use two R6LRG6, AA UNM-3 (not included) bat-
teries.
Press in and down towards the minus end,
EN Battery removal
Press the © side lowards the © battery terminal
and lift Gp.
AC power operation |
Use Panasonic AG adaptor RP-AC31 (not inchid-
ed}.
* When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from
Me AC power outiet.
TAFE COUNTER ==
RESET BUTTON
RN-405 —
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STOP
EJECT
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Playback side
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Recording
(RN-405,
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FAST
PLAY
LETS
RN-305;
VAS LEVEL [LETS
MIC jack
0) (Built-in)MIC
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9
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SPEED
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Jasic operation
Function Operation
Stop
Press [ [41] STOP, EJECT].
Temporary stop
Set [PAUSE] to PAUSE.
To resume recording set it to (OFF).
Recording for a long time
Set [TAPE SPEED] to [1.2].
I Program time (with RT-60 MC
tape)
t [1.2]: 1 hour on one side
t [2.4]: 30 minutes on one side
microcassette Note:
ose a tape with tabs in place.
*e The recording level is automatically adjusted.
® The built-in microphone is omnidirectical, so that
recording is available in every direction.
Basic operation
Function
Operation
Stop
During playback, press [[41] STOP, EJECT].
Fast forward or rewind
In the stop mode, press [M» FF, CUE] (Fast forward) or [-4< REW,
REV] (Rewind),
Temporary stop
Set [PAUSE] to PAUSE.
To resume playback set it to (OFF).
To play faster than usual
Set [FAST PLAY] to FAST PLAY.
Cue and review
Sound can be monitored at a high speed as long as When the button is released, normal playback w
[l-JI> FF, CUE] (cue) or [ 4 4REW, REV] (review) is start.
held down during playback.
Note:
Set [TAPE SPEED] to the same setting as you
used for recording.
BEFORE
CALLING
Troubleshooting Guide
| PROBLEM
No operations.
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sNo sounds.
e A gritty noise is heard.
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| Cannot hear sound-too noisy.
No recording.
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Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart belo
for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing
Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part ma
eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if th
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refe
to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed wit
this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult you
dealer for instructions.
For detailed instructions, contact an authorize
servicenter 1-800-211-7262 or web site (hitp://wwn
panasonic.com).
| CHECKPOINT
e Have the batteries been installed with their polarities (®,
O) reversed?
eis the earphone plug firmly connected to [MONIT (8 Q)]?
es the plug dirty? (Wipe away the dirt from the plug.)
| [>> | Separate the unit from mobile phones.
Have the tape’s accidental erasure prevention tabs been
broken out?
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ER ¡ Torecord with the VAS (Voice Activated System) function
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( RN-305 Only)
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].
e No sound is recorded at the “0”
position.
e After using VAS function, set [VAS]
to COFE).
1-3: If you wish to record only the
louder sounds,
4-7; If you wish to record normal
level sounds.
If you wish to record lower lev-
els of sound than usual.
8-10:
Silent auto-stop ( Er 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 [[«1) STOP
EJECT].
To record through the external microphone ( [ERE Only)
Plug the external monaural micro-
phone (not included) into [MIC].
Plug type: 3.5 mm (% in.) monaural
Note:
e Use a dynamic microphone ог а con-
denser microphone with bulit-in
power supply. Do not use a con-
denser microphone without built-in
supply.
®The built-in microphone will be auto-
matically disconnected.
Monitoring
The sound can be heard with ear-
phone (not included) plugged into
[MONIT(8 O).
e Plug type: 3.5 mm (% in.) monaura!
Note:
e Any change made to the volume dur-
ing recording will not affect the
recorded sound.
Erasure prevention
Removing the tabís) of the cassette
(with a small screwdriver) will prevent
accidental erasure.
Small screw driver
Side A
*eDo not adjust the volume during with
the VAS function, or the VAS level
would be change { 'RN-305 TT
Only).
To record again, cover the hole of the
tab with adhesive tape.
Tab for side A
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Follow up recording
Recording can be started during play-
back by simply pressing [REC].
Quick review
To listen to the sound you have
recorded, press and hold [4<REW,
REV].
When the button is released, playback
will start.
Tape counter and reset button ( ENTE 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.
REC/BATT check indicator ( EXPTE Only)
[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.
Do not attempt to remove the cover(s)
or repair the unit yourself. Refer ser-
vicing to qualified personnel only.
Product information
For product service, product informa-
tion or assistance with product opera-
User memo:
tion, refer to the servicenter directory.
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Head care
To ensure good sound quality, be sure
to ciean the head after approximately
| Heads
Capstan
Pressure
roller
Cotton swab J
every 10 hours of use with a cotton
swab dampend with a little alcohol.
- Press GREC.
Erase prevention
lever
|
"CAUTION
BATTERIES
8 Avoid using or placing this unit near
sources of heat.
eDo not leave it in an automobile ex-
posed to direct sunlight for a long pe-
riod of time with doors and windows
closed.
eTo avoid product damage, do not ex-
pose this product to rain, water or
other liquids.
e These speakers do not have magnet-
ic shielding. Do not place them near
televisions, personal computers or
other devices easily influenced by
magnetism.
Listening caution
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. l may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
You should use extreme caution or
ternporarily 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 foud
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:
eStart your volume control at a low
setting.
eSlowly increase the sound until you
can hear it comfortably and clearly,
and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfort-
able sound level:
eSet the dial and leave it there.
eAlign the poles (Y and O) properly
when inserting the batteries.
eDo not mix old and new batteries or
different types of batteries.
eDo not recharge ordinary dry cell bat-
teries.
eRemove 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.
it electrolyte leaks from the batteries,
consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly
with water if electrolyte comes in con-
tact with any part of your body.
elf rechargeable batteries are to be
used, rechargeable batteries manu-
factured by Panasonic are recom-
mended.
Panszonic Consumer Eléctronies
Company, Division of Mateushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, New Jersey 07004
Panasonic
Panasonic Sales Company, Division
of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Alco, Ine, PSC")
Ava. 65 de Intantara, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Limited Warranty
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
detect in matsrials or workmanship as follows:
Рог ene (1) year— Radio, Clock Radio, Radio with Tapa Player
or Recorder, Speaker
For ten (10} days—Batterles—i{when applicable) —Naw re-
chargeabls batteries in sxchange for defective rechargeable batter-
les. Non-rachargeable batteries are not warranted.
For assistance in the U.S.A. in oblaining repairs contact;
Panasonic Services Company
Panasonic PLUS Depariment
20421 B4th Avenue South
Kant, WA 98032
Phone: 1-800-833-9626
FAX: 1-800-237-9080
H repair is needed, during the warranty period the purchaser will
ba required to furnish a sales receipt/proof of purchase indicating
date of purchase.
Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to tha
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 delects 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
tha product, or damage that is attributable to acts of God, or service
by anyone other than a PASC Factary Servicenter.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
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 exciu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita-
lions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions
or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific lagal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
It 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 al the company address
above or call toll free 1-800-211-7262.
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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.
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Customer's Record
Model Deater's
No. Name
Serial
No.
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Code Dealer's
Мо. Address
Date
of
Purchase
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