Panasonic RR-XS410 User manual

If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
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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.
PP
Owner’s Manual
IC Recorder
RR-XS410
RR-XS400
Model No.
En Cf
For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only
The warranty can be found on pages 86 and 87.
Please register via the Internet at:
www.Panasonic.com/register
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on pages 84 and 85.
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Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of June
2011. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory
Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)”
on page 87.
Only for Canada:
To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.
1 AAA rechargeable Ni-MH battery

[HHR-4AGA]
*Indicated as rechargeable battery in the text.
1 Battery Case [RFA3333]

Make sure to buy [HHR-4MRA] (Only for Canada) and
use one of the pair when replacing the rechargeable
battery. As for the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, contact us
for rechargeable battery replacement. (
➜ “Accessory
Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 87)
Supplied accessories
Recording
• Recorded file
• WMA/MP3 music file
Connecting this unit to a computer
Recording/Playback using the Timer
Playing back to listen
• Recharge/Use USB power
• Move and organize recording/music/data files
You can record at a specified time.You can also
set an alarm to sound or file to play back at a
specified time.
This unit supports the Linear PCM (hereinafter
referred to as “PCM”) recording. Data is not
compressed in PCM recording. Therefore, high-
quality recording is enabled, comparable to the
sound quality of CD.
Features
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Preparation
Preparation
Supplied accessories........................................................ 2
Part names ....................................................................... 5
Screen display .................................................................. 6
Inserting the battery/Charging.......................................... 7
Turning the Power ON/OFF/ Hold function............................. 9
Setting the clock ............................................................. 10
File and Folder................................................................ 11
Selecting the folder......................................................... 11
Selecting the folder or file in the list screen .................... 12
Basic Operations
Recording ....................................................................... 13
Playing............................................................................ 15
Listening to the audio using earphones.......................... 16
Deleting files ................................................................... 17
Advanced Operations
Selecting the recording scene ........................................ 18
Selecting recording mode............................................... 20
Switching microphone sensitivity.................................... 21
Reducing noise (LOW CUT FILTER).............................. 21
Setting the recording level manually............................... 22
Setting the recording EQ ................................................ 24
Self timer ........................................................................ 25
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)....................... 26
Past recording function (PRE-RECORD) ....................... 27
Recording by connecting an external microphone ......... 28
Copying to other devices ................................................ 29
Recording from other devices......................................... 30
Index function ................................................................. 33
Changing the playback speed ........................................ 34
A-B Repeat play .............................................................34
Playback from a specified position (TIME SEARCH) ..... 35
Slight return playback ..................................................... 35
Repeat play (REPEAT) ................................................... 36
Skip at regular intervals (TIME SKIP)............................. 37
Setting the playback EQ (SOUND EQ)...........................38
Using an SD Card........................................................... 39
Using the file search function ......................................... 40
Listening to music on this unit
(WMA/MP3 music files)..............................................41
Using the playlist function............................................... 42
Editing: Dividing files....................................................... 44
Editing: Combining files .................................................. 45
Editing: Copying or moving files...................................... 46
Table of contents
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Recycle bin function ....................................................... 47
Using the timer ............................................................... 48
Common menu ............................................................... 51
Using with a computer
System requirements...................................................... 55
Connecting this unit to a computer................................. 56
Using USB power ........................................................... 58
Opening folders of this unit............................................. 59
Importing files to a computer/Organizing files ................ 60
File name........................................................................ 61
Folder structure on this unit ............................................ 63
Transferring music files to this unit.................................. 65
Other
Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions)...................................66
Error messages .............................................................. 66
Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 71
Specifications ................................................................. 78
Care and use.................................................................. 80
Maintenance................................................................... 83
Product Service .............................................................. 83
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)........................ 84
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).................. 86
The serial number of this product can be found
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note it in the space provided below and
keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER ______________________
SERIAL NUMBER
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Table of contents
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Part names
bmi(Fast forward)
bnMENU
boExternal microphone/Line-in jack ( )
bpFAST (Fast playback)
bqSLOW (Slow playback)
brRecording indicator (Status indicator)
bsA-B &
btERASE
ckStrap eyelet
clBuilt-in speaker
cmOPR/HOLD switch (OPR: Operation)
cnLine/Mic switch
coUSB plug lever
cpHeadphone/earphone jack ( )
cqBattery cover
crUSB plug cover
csUSB plug
ctSD card slot cover
dkSD card slot
1Built-in microphone
2LCD display
3F1
4F2
The F1 and F2 buttons
operate the function
shown in the display.
5gSTOP/RETURN
6*REC
7+ (Volume up)
8u(Fast backward)
9qOK
bkLIST
bl– (Volume down)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet
corresponds to English display on the unit.
1
2bo cp
cq
bp
bq
br
bs
bt
3
5
8
7
4
cl
cm
cn
ck
bn
bm
bl
bk
co
9
6
cr
cs dk
ct
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Screen display
• The following screen examples explain each item. Some items may not be displayed simultaneously.
Screen display during recording:
Index (➜page 33)
File number (➜page 14)
Status indication (➜page 14)
SD card (➜page 11)
Folder name (➜page 14)
Level meter (➜page 14)
Recording elapsed time
Recording mode (➜page 20)
Recording Scene (➜page 18)
Timer indication (➜page 50)
Battery indicator (➜page 9)
Battery setting (BATT. SETTING) (➜page 52)
OVER indication (➜page 14)
Low cut filter (➜page 21)
“” Synchro recording (➜page 32)
Remaining recording time
Input: Built-in microphone
“”: External microphone (➜page 28)
“”: Line-in (➜page 30)
Microphone sensitivity (➜page 21)
Recording level (➜page 22)
“ ”: VAS (➜page 26)
Screen display during playback:
Repeat indication (➜pages 34, 36)
Sound EQ (➜page 38)
Status indication (➜page 34)
File name (➜page 61)
Playback elapsed time
Playback status bar
Skip setting (➜page 37)
Time skip (➜page 37)
Total playback time (➜page 16)
Playback speed (➜page 34)
Index setting (➜page 33)
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Inserting the battery/Charging
Upon purchasing, charge once before initial use.
Use your computer for charging. If the battery has
completely run out, it takes approx. 2 hours for a full
recharge.
Inserting the rechargeable battery (included)
52
3
4
1
1 AAA rechargeable Ni-MH battery
Make sure the battery faces the
right direction.
Charging the battery
• Start the computer beforehand.
• Turn the unit off beforehand. (➜page 9)
1Take out the USB plug.
Push and slide
until a “click”
sound is heard.
Storing the USB plug:
2Insert the unit’s USB plug into the computer.
Insert the USB plug
straight in the same
direction as that of
the terminal.
The first time you connect the unit to your
PC
Because multiple “Found New Hardware” messages
will appear, do not disconnect the unit from your PC
until all messages disappear.
*Never disconnect the unit or remove the SD card
while “ACCESS…” is displayed, otherwise this
unit may be damaged.
3Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the [HOLD]
side.
ON / OFF OPR HOLD
Status indicator
OPR/HOLD
switch
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The status indicator lights and recharging starts.
Also, “CHARGING” is shown in the unit’s display and
the battery indicator changes as shown below.
CHARGING
*While charging, sliding the OPR/HOLD switch to the
original position can cancel charging halfway.
*When the status indicator goes out, charging is
complete.
gDisconnecting the unit
Double-click the icon (Windows XP: [ ], Windows Vista/
Windows 7: [ ]) on the task tray at the bottom of the
computer screen and follow the on-screen instructions to
remove the unit. (The icon may not be displayed depending
on the OS settings.)
After the unit is removed, this unit turns off.
*If BATT. SETTING in the common menu is set to
“ALKALINE”, the battery cannot be charged.
*When using a rechargeable battery, use the supplied
rechargeable battery or the optional rechargeable
battery (➜page 2). If commercially sold batteries other
than the above are used, operation is not guaranteed.
Do not charge a dry cell battery.
*If charging does not start, switch Hold off once and
switch Hold on again.
*If the temperature of this unit has risen or an
undesignated rechargeable battery has been inserted,
“ 
” is displayed. (➜page 71)
*When the computer is in sleep mode or is restarted,
recharging may be impossible.
*Charging is possible even during data transfer.
*The rechargeable battery does not need to be fully
depleted before recharging.
*
The rechargeable battery or this unit may become hot
while charging, but this is not a malfunction.
*If the usage time becomes remarkably short even
though the battery is fully recharged, the battery
has reached the end of its lifespan. Purchase a new
rechargeable battery (➜page 2).
*An AAA, LR03 alkaline battery (not included) can also
be used.
*If you use an alkaline battery, set the BATT. SETTING in
the common menu to “ALKALINE”. (➜page 52)
*Remove the battery from the unit if you will not use it for
a long period of time.
*Make sure to turn the power off before removing the
battery.
• If the battery is removed while the unit is on, data may
be lost or this unit may be damaged.
Inserting the battery/Charging
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Turning the Power ON/OFF/Hold function
ON / OFF OPR HOLD
OPR/HOLD switch
Turning the power ON:
Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [ON/OFF] side to turn the
power on. Then, the display lights on.
Set the current date and time when turning this unit on
for the first time. (➜page 10)
Turning the power OFF:
Slide and hold the OPR/HOLD switch to [ON/OFF] side for
1 second or more.
gAbout the battery indicator
Blinking
The remaining battery level is displayed as below while
this unit is operating.
*If the battery runs out, “ ” blinks. Replace the battery
or charge the rechargeable battery as soon as possible.
*Please replace battery within approx. 1 minute for
preservation of the clock data.
*Depending on the battery status or the operation
content to use, even if the power turns off due to the
battery exhaustion, this unit may be used for a while if
turned on again. However, the unit may suddenly turn off
during operation due to the low level of battery.
*Some level of battery is required when recording, or
performing Deleting files (➜page 17), Dividing files
(➜page 44), Deleting index (➜page 33), FORMAT
(➜page 53). If the battery indicator shows “ ”
(blinking) and these operations are performed, the
power turns OFF due to the battery exhaustion.
gAuto power off
The power automatically turns off after a preset time (the
factory setting is 15 minutes) elapses while recording is
paused or stopped. (➜page 52)
gUsing the Hold function
Button operations are ignored when you set Hold on.
Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [HOLD] side during
recording or playback.
*When the Hold function is on, button operation is
ignored even if the unit is on (“HOLD ON” is displayed).
Accordingly, operation mistakes (i.e. Recording or
playback stopping midway) can be prevented.
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The clock has not been set at the time of purchase.
The clock is used as a file name (➜page 61) or to preserve recording date and time
information. Set the correct date and time.
• Turn the power on. (➜page 9)
1Press [MENU].
2Press +, – to select “COMMON
MENU” and press [qOK] to enter.
3Press +, – to select “DATE & TIME”
and press [qOK] to enter.
4Press +, – to set the
year and press i.
The above illustration is a display example.
5Press +, – to set the month and
press i.
6Press +, – to set the date and press
i.
7Press +, – to set the clock indication
method and press i.
“24H ” and “ AM /PM ” are displayed for the
24-hour display and the 12-hour display
respectively.
8Press +, – to set the hour and press
i.
9Press +, – to set the minute.
To change the setting, press u, ito
move between the items, and then press
+, – again to make the setting.
10
Press [qOK] to enter.
The date and time are set and the clock
starts to operate.
To exit the setting screen, press
[F2 (CLOSE)].
*The clock operates with the monthly loss/gain of approx. 60 seconds at normal temperature.
*The clock setting will be lost if the battery is removed or completely exhausted.
Setting the clock
F2F1
MENU
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