Panasonic Microcassette RN-202 User manual

Microcassette ™ Recorder
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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Power source
■ Dry cell batteries □
Insert two UM-3 (R6/LR6, not included) bat¬
teries.
Battery removal
Press the © side toward the 0 battery terminal
and lift up.
When the batteries are weak
The REC/BATT check indicator will become dim or
turn off during recording (Only RN-502). Q
Also, the tape speed will slow down, the sound wilt
become distorted and the volume will decrease.
■ AC power operation Q
Connect only Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
To make recording B _
Follow the steps 1-4 as figure B.
Use a tape with tabs in place.
The recording level is automatically adjusted.
The built-in microphone is omnidirectional, so that
recording is available in every direction.
■ To stop recording
Press STOP/EJECT.
■ To temporarily stop recording
Set the PAUSE selector to PAUSE.
To resume recording, set it to OFF.
■ To recording through the external micro¬
phone (Only RN-502)
Plug the external microphone (not included) into
the MIC jack. Then follow the steps 1-4 as figure
m
■ Silent auto-stop (Only RN-502)
When the tape comes to its end during playback (or
recording), the tape stops moving and the power is
turned off. After that, be sure to press the STOP/
EJECT Button.
■ To record for a long time
Set the TAPE SPEED selector to 1.2.
^It is recommended 2.4 position for better sound
■ To play the desired tone (Only RN-502)
Set the TONE selector to HIGH or LOW.
■ To fast forward and rewind
Press FF/CUE (fast forward) or REW/REV (rewind).
Note:
When the tape reaches the end, press STOP/
EJECT to release the button and turn off the unit.
■ Cue and review
Sound can be monitored at a high speed for 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.
■ Tape counter and reset button (Only RN-502)
The digits returns to "000" when the reset button is
pressed. The digits advance with the tape to pro¬
vide a reference to quickly find a desired portion of
tape.
Notes
•Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do
not leave it in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for
a long period of time with the doors and windows closed,
as this may deform the cabinet.
•Do not bring magnetized commuter passes, credit cards,
recorded tapes, etc., close to the monitor speaker.
•When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC
power outlet.
To prevent possible damage to this unit
•Load new battery with their polarities (0 and 0) aligned
correctly.
•Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal shortcircuit may
occur.
•If this unit is not to be used for a long period of time, or
used on AC mains supply, remove the batteries and store
them In a cool and dry place.
•Remove spent batteries Immediately.
•Do not use did and new batteries together. Also never
use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.
■ Head care B
To ensure good sound quality, be sure to clean the head
after approximately every 10 hours of use with a cotton
swab dampened with a little alcohol.

■ To record with VAS (Voice Activated System)
function (Oniy RN-502)
The sound is recorded automatically, so there is no
tape waste.
To use VAS function, select VAS in step 2 and
adjust the VAS LEVEL.
1-3: If you wish to record only the iouder
sounds.
4-7: If you wish to record normai level sounds.
8-10: If you wish to record lower levels of sound
than usual.
No sound is recorded at the “0” position.
■ Sound Levei Equalizer recording
(Only RN-502)
SLE improves recording in remote locations, away
from the source. This is helpful in class and confer¬
ence rooms.
The sound level equalizer indicator wili light in
green when recording is in progress.
■ Follow up recording
Recording can be started during playback by sim¬
ply pressing REC.
■ Quick review
To listen to the sound you have recorded, press
and hold REW/REV.
When the button is released, playback will start.
■ Monitoring
The sound can be heard with an optional earphone
plugged into the MONIT jack.
(Plug type: Monaural mini)
•Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to
prevent hearing damage.
M Record prevention □
Removing the tab(s) of the cassette (with a small screw¬
driver) wili prevent accidental erasure. To record again,
cover the hole of the tab with adhesive tape.
(a) Screwdriver (D Side 1
© Side 2 (d) Tab for Side 1
Technical Specifications
Power
requirement:
Power output:
Speaker:
Tape speed:
Program time
at “1.2" speed:
at “2.4” speed:
Track system:
Battery; 3 V [Two UM-3,
(R6/LR6) batteries]
AC; with optional Panasonic AC
adaptor RP-AC31 (not
available in some countries)
360 mW (max.)
3.6 cm
1.2 cm/s, 2.4 cm/s
1 hour on one side
2 hours on both sides
30 minutes on one side
1 hour on both sides
(with RT‘60MC microcassette
tape)
2 track monaural recording and
playback
Output: MONITOR (80)
Input (Only RN-502): EXT. MIC (200-600Q)
Dimensions
(WXHXD): 58X117X23.7 mm
Weight: RN-202; 130g
(without batteries) RN-502; 135g
ftote:
Specifications are subject to change wiUiout notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Note:
Do not adjust the volume during recording with the
VAS function, or the VAS LEVEL would be
changed.
To playback the tape B _
Follow the steps 1-4 as figure Q.
■ To stop play
Press STOP/EJECT.
Jq play faster than usual
FAST PLAY selector to
FAST PLAY.