Panasonic RR-XS450 User manual

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Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Istruzioni per l’uso
Mode d’emploi
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Manual de Instruções
IC Recorder
Digitales Diktiergerät
Registratore IC
Magnétophone à puce
Grabadora IC
Gravador de IC
RR-XS450
RR-XS420
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
FRANÇAIS
PORTUGUÊS
ESPAÑOL
Model No.
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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 May
2012. These may be subject to change.)
1 AAA rechargeable Ni-MH battery[HHR-4AGE]
*Indicated as rechargeable battery in the text.
1 Battery carrying bag [RFC0156-Q]
1 USB extension cable [K2ZZ04Y00005]
 Make sure to buy [HHR-4MVE] for Europe or [HHR-
4MVT] for Asia and Latin America and use one of the
pair when replacing the rechargeable battery.
Supplied accessories
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.
gFor the United Kingdom and Ireland
customers
(Sales and Support Information)
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• For further support on your product, please visit our
website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by phoning our
Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30
a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application at www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasonic UK.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
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Table of contents
Recording
This unit supports the Linear PCM (hereinafter
referred to as “PCM”) recording. Also, you can use the
zoom recording function to reduce the sounds in the
surrounding environment to clearly record the sound
source in front of you.
A wide range of recording settings optimised
according to recording scene are provided, enabling
you to turn on the power, select a recording setting,
and then start recording immediately.
Playing back to listen
• Recorded file
• WMA/MP3 music file
• Support for playback of files recorded with a device
other than this unit
Connecting this unit to a computer
• Support for USB charging
• Move and organise recording/music/data files
Recording/Playback using the Timer
You can record at a specified time.You can also set
an alarm to sound or file to play back at a specified
time.
Features Preparation
Supplied accessories......................................................2
Features .........................................................................3
Part names .....................................................................5
Screen display ................................................................6
Inserting the battery/Charging........................................7
Turning the Power ON/OFF ............................................9
Hold function.................................................................10
Setting the clock ...........................................................11
File and Folder..............................................................12
Selecting the folder.......................................................12
Selecting the folder or file in the list screen ..................13
Basic Operations
Switching microphone position.....................................14
Recording .....................................................................15
Playing..........................................................................17
Listening to the audio using earphones........................18
Deleting files.................................................................19
Advanced Operations
Selecting the recording scene ......................................20
Direct scene..................................................................23
Selecting recording mode.............................................25
Switching microphone sensitivity..................................26
Reducing low frequency noise during recording...........26
Setting the recording level manually.............................27
Setting the recording EQ ..............................................29
Self timer ......................................................................30
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Using with a computer
System requirements....................................................62
Connecting this unit to a computer...............................63
Opening folders of this unit...........................................65
Importing files to a computer/Organising files ..............66
File name......................................................................67
Folder structure on this unit ..........................................69
Transferring music files to this unit................................71
Other
Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions).................................72
Error messages ............................................................72
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................77
Specifications ...............................................................85
Care and use................................................................87
Maintenance.................................................................90
Table of contents
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS).....................31
Past recording function (PRE-RECORD) .....................32
Recording by connecting an external microphone .......33
Copying to other devices ..............................................34
Recording from other devices.......................................35
Index function ...............................................................38
Changing the playback speed ......................................39
A-B Repeat play ...........................................................39
Playback from a specified position (TIME SEARCH) ...40
Slight return playback...................................................40
Repeat play (REPEAT) .................................................41
Skip at regular intervals (TIME SKIP)...........................42
Shadowing....................................................................43
Making sound easier to hear (VOICE EMPHASIS) ......44
Setting the playback EQ (SOUND EQ).........................45
Using an SD Card.........................................................46
Using the file search function .......................................47
Listening to music on this unit
(WMA/MP3 music files)............................................48
Using the playlist function.............................................49
Editing: Dividing files.....................................................51
Editing: Combining files ................................................52
Editing: Copying or moving files....................................53
Recycle bin function .....................................................54
Using the timer .............................................................55
Common menu.............................................................58
BEEP SOUND/REC LED/BATT. SETTING/
AUTO POWER OFF/BACKLIGHT/CONTRAST/
RECYCLE BIN/FORMAT/INIT MENU/VERSION
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Part names
bli(Fast forward)
bmExternal microphone/Line-in jack ( )
bnOPR/HOLD switch (OPR: Operation)
boSTOP g/RETURN
bpREC *
bqRecording indicator (Status indicator)
brERASE/A-B &
bsBuilt-in speaker
btHeadphone/earphone jack (W)
ckMic/Line switch
clBattery/SD card slot cover
cmUSB plug lever
cnStrap eyelet
coSD card slot (When cl is open)
cpUSB cover
It is stored inside the unit when the unit
is connected to a computer.
cqUSB plug
1Built-in microphone
2Zoom/stereo switch
3LCD display
4F1, F2
The F1 and F2 buttons
operate the function
shown in the display.
5MENU
6+ (Volume up)
7u(Fast backward)
8qOK
9LIST
bk– (Volume down)
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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 38)
File number (➜page 16)
Status indication (➜page 16)
SD card (➜page 12)
Folder name (➜page 12)
Level meter (➜page 16)
Direct scene (➜page 23)
Recording elapsed time
Recording mode (➜page 25)
Recording Scene (➜page 20)
Timer indication (➜page 57)
Battery indicator (➜page 10)
Battery setting (BATT. SETTING) (➜page 59)
OVER indication (➜page 16)
Low cut filter (➜page 26)
“” Synchro recording (➜page 37)
Remaining recording time
Input: Built-in microphone
“”: External microphone (➜page 33)
“”: Line-in (➜page 35)
Microphone sensitivity (➜page 26)
Recording level (➜page 27)
“ ”: VAS (➜page 31)
Screen display during playback:
Repeat indication (➜pages 39, 41)
Sound EQ (➜page 45)
Status indication (➜page 39)
Shadowing (➜page 43)
File name (➜page 67)
Playback elapsed time
Playback status bar
Playback speed (➜page 39)
Time skip (➜page 42)
Total playback time (➜page 18)
Index setting (➜page 38)
: Voice emphasis (➜page 44)
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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 (supplied )
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.
USB cover
Insert the USB plug straight
in the same direction as that
of the terminal.
Firmly insert the USB plug all
the way in. (The USB cover
will not impede insertion as it
is stored inside the unit.)
If the unit cannot be connected to the computer
directly, use the USB extension cable (supplied).
A message is displayed on the screen.
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.
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Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the [ON] side.
4Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the [OFF]
side.
Status indicator
OPR/HOLD
switch
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
[ON] side 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.
Inserting the battery/Charging
*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, slide the OPR/HOLD switch
to the [ON] side once, and then to the [OFF] again.
*If the temperature of this unit has risen, an
undesignated rechargeable battery has been inserted,
or BATT. SETTING has been set to “ALKALINE”, “ 
”
is displayed. (➜page 77)
*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).
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Turning the Power ON/OFF
gWhen using a dry cell battery (not supplied)
*An AAA LR03 alkaline battery (not supplied) can also
be used.
*If you use an alkaline battery, set the BATT. SETTING
in the common menu to “ALKALINE”. (➜page 59)
OPR/HOLD switch
Turning the power ON:
Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [ON] 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 11)
Turning the power OFF:
Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [OFF] side while the unit
is in the stop state.
gAuto power off
The power automatically turns off after a preset time (the
factory setting is 15 minutes) elapses while recording is
stopped.
If the power is turned off by the auto power off function,
slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the [OFF] side before
turning the power on. (➜page 59)
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Hold function
Button operations are ignored when the Hold function
is on.
To switch the Hold function on:
Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] side during
recording or playback.
To switch the Hold function off:
Slide the OPR/HOLD switch in the opposite direction of
[HOLD].
*When the Hold function is on, operation is ignored
even if the buttons are pressed while the power is on
(“HOLD ON” is displayed), enabling you to prevent
unintended operations such as the stopping of
recording or playback.
*When recording or playback finishes while the Hold
function is on, the power turns off automatically.
Turning the Power ON/OFF
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 19), Dividing files
(➜page 51), Deleting index (➜page 38), FORMAT
(➜page 60). If the battery indicator shows “ ”
(blinking) and these operations are performed, the
power turns OFF automatically.
*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.
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The clock has not been set at the time of purchase.
The clock is used as a file name (➜page 67) or to preserve recording date and time
information. Set the correct date and time. If the power is turned on when the clock is
not set, the screen shown in step
4is displayed.
• 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
F2
MENU
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File and Folder Selecting the folder
• Press [STOP g/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [F2 (FOLDER)].
2Press +, –, u, ito
select the folder and
press [qOK] to enter.
“P1 to P5” present playlist files
(➜page 49).
•“ ” (OTHER FOLDER) is for the playback of files
recorded by a device other than this unit. This
unit can also play music files recorded with (or
transferred by) some Panasonic Stereo System
devices equipped with the USB recording function.
Switching between the internal memory
and SD card:
If the SD card is inserted, the items for SD card
are displayed on the screen in step 2. Press
[F1 (MEMORY)] to select the memory.
When the internal memory is selected When the SD card is selected
When the SD card is selected,
“ ” is displayed on the screen.
File
Recorded audio data from the starting point to the ending
point is saved as a file.
The saved data is called a file.
Folder
This is where files are stored. This unit has the following
folders.
• “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” folders for microphone recording
(➜page 15).
• “L” folder for files recorded from other devices
connected to this unit (➜page 35).
•“ ” folder (Recycle) where deleted files are placed
(➜page 54).
• “M” folder for music (➜page 48).
•“ ” (OTHER FOLDER) where the folders created by
the device other than this unit are placed (➜page 70).
Using each folder according to the purposes of recording
enables you to search files easily later. Up to 199 files
can be recorded in each recording folder.
Folders are created in the internal memory. When an SD
card(➜page 46) is inserted, folders are created in the
same way on the SD card.
 In this manual, microSD/microSDHC card is written as
“SD card”.
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• Press [STOP g/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [LIST ] for approx. 1 second or
more.
Go to step
2if an SD card is inserted (➜page 46),
and step
3if not.
2Press +, – to select “INT.
MEMORY” (internal
memory ) or “microSD
CARD” and press [qOK]
to enter.
List screen
3Press +, – to select the
folder and press [qOK]
to enter.
If folders have been created in
the MUSIC folder or OTHER
FOLDER ( ), repeat step
3
to select the target folder.
: Folder
4
Press +, – to select the file
and press [qOK] to enter.
File playback starts.
Selecting the folder or file in the list screen
When “MUSIC” or “OTHER FOLDER” is selected in step
3
, PLAYLIST folders (only for MUSIC) and folders or files
transferred from the computer are displayed. (For details of
PLAYLIST, see page 49.) If a folder exists (on the second
hierarchy) under the folder (e.g. Artist A), select “Artist
A” and press [qOK]. Then, the folder under “Artist A” is
displayed. (For details of folder hierarchy, see page 69.)
Pressing useveral times on the screen in step 4will
switch the screen to screens in steps 2or 3. Also, it
is possible to move among folder hierarchies to select
folders and files.
*When there is no file in the selected folder, “NO FILE”
is displayed.
*The “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “L”, “M”, “ (recycle bin)” and
“” folders are displayed as “MIC_A (MIC_A_SD),
MIC_B (MIC_B_SD), MIC_C (MIC_C_SD), MIC_D
(MIC_D_SD), LINE (LINE_SD), MUSIC, RECYCLE
and OTHER FOLDER” respectively on the list screen.
(The indications in the brackets are displayed when
using the SD card.)
*Pressing [LIST ] while the unit is stopped or during
playback will directly display the screen (current folder)
shown in step 4.
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Switching microphone position
ZOOMSTEREO
Microphone position Recommended uses 
STEREO Suitable for recording events such as a meeting or
performance by a large number of people.
Operates as an ordinary stereo microphone.
ZOOM Suitable for recording events such as a lecture or
interview, where sound is emitted from a specific
direction.
Records with the sound in front of you emphasised.
 The indication changes depending
on the microphone position.
You can switch the microphone position to ZOOM to record with the sound in front of you emphasised. Switch the
microphone position depending on the use.
*This unit has recording scenes (➜ page 20) for which the recommended recording settings are registered for each
use, and switching the microphone position also changes the recording scene. (Direct scene (➜ page 23))
*Do not switch the microphone position during recording. The intended recording characteristics will not be obtained.
*
The microphone position function operates when the built-in microphone is used. It does not operate when an external microphone
is connected for recording (
➜ page 33) or when a different device is connected for recording to this unit ( ➜ page 35).
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• Turn the power on. (➜page 9)
• Press [STOP g/RETURN] to stop the unit.
• Select the microphone position. (➜page 14)
1Press [F2 (FOLDER)].
2Press u, i
to select the
recording
destination folder
and press [qOK]
to enter.
For microphone recording, select a folder
among folders “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”.
(The factory setting is “A”)
When you select a folder except for “A”, “B”,
“C” or “D”, recording is automatically saved
in “A”.
*Change the recording mode or microphone sensitivity as necessary. (➜pages 25, 26)
*A function is available for simultaneously retrieving all the recording settings recommended for
the recording scene. (➜page 20)
*If the file size exceeds 2 GB during recording, the recording stops tentatively at the point when
the data reaches 2 GB. Then, the recording resumes with a new file. Recording is not available
during the interval (approx. 2 seconds) from when the recording stops to when the recording
resumes.
*Note if your finger or an object touches this unit during recording, the noise will be
recorded through the microphone.
3Press [REC *] (Recording starts).
The recording indicator
lights on.
4Press [STOP g/RETURN] to stop
recording.
To pause recording:
1Press [REC *] during recording.
Recording indicator blinks.
2Press [REC *] again to resume recording.
Recording
F2
REC *
STOP g/RETURN
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Recording
Screen display during recording:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1Status indication
*: During recording
h: During recording pause, recording standby, past recording
standby
2Folder name (➜page 12), File number
3Level meter
Displays the volume input into this unit. (Stereo (L/R))
L and R volumes are displayed respectively during monaural
recording (➜page 25) as well. Note that the monaural
recording data are synthesised from L and R.
4Recording mode (➜page 25)
5OVER indication
If the input volume is excessive and the level meter swings,
“” is displayed.
6Possible remaining recording time
Displays the remaining recording time (possible recording time)
in the selected recording mode.
7Microphone sensitivity (➜page 26)
See page 6 for other screen displays.
Note when recording
This unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity
microphone. Accordingly, if a breath or wind
directly hits the microphone during recording,
the wind-cutting sound may be recorded or
voice may be difficult to hear.
1. This can be
prevented by
blocking the
wind with your
body so that
the wind does
not directly hit the unit.
Keep distance
2. During dictation
recording, slightly
move this unit
from front of your
mouth or keep
distance.
Turning the “LOW CUT FILTER” (➜page 26) to
“ON” reduces the sound of low frequency range.
This may help the reduction of the wind-cutting
sound.
*Sound may jump during recording (especially
PCM recording) depending on use conditions
of the internal memory and SD card.
Formatting them on this unit (➜page 60)
before recording is recommended.
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• Press [ STOP g /RETURN] to stop the unit.
• Select a folder. (➜page 12)
• Select a file. (➜right)
1Press [qOK] (Playback starts).
Adjusting the volume
Turn up the volume: Press +.
Turn down the volume: Press –.
Volume range is 0 to 20.
(The factory setting is “10”.)
If you turn the unit off with the volume set to 17
or more, the volume will be set to 16 next time
the unit is turned on.
Operations during playback
Jump (Skip): Press u, i.
Press
umidway while playing a file and
the playback jumps to the beginning of the
file. To return to the previous file, press u
within approx. 1 second from the beginning
of the file.
Fast backward/Fast forward (Search):
Press and hold u, i.
To stop: Press [STOP g/RETURN].
Playing
Press u, ito select.
Each time you press, the file number changes.
Folder
name
Memory
usage
indication
Screen display example while stopped
File number/Total number of files
in the folder
Remaining
recording time
FOLDER
(➜page 12)
Select a file
You can also select the file on the list screen.
(➜page 13)
*The unit remembers the last file played and
the stop position for each folder.
STOP g/RETURN
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Checking information
You can check the file information or current time.
• Press [STOP g/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [STOP g/RETURN].
The information screen
appears.
2Move the information screen up or down
using + or –.
The following contents can be confirmed on the
information screen.
Current time :Current time
Remaining recording time :
(Possible recording time)
Possible remaining
recording time in the
recording mode currently
being set
Recording date and time

: Date and time when the
selected file was recorded
Total playback time :Length of the selected file
File format :Format of the selected file
 This is not displayed for the M (MUSIC) folder or
OTHER FOLDER ( ).
To exit the information screen:
Press [STOP g/RETURN].
Playing
Connect stereo earphones (not supplied).
Plug type: ø 3.5 mm stereo mini plug
Recommended additional earphones:
Panasonic RP-HV154, RP-HJE120
(the product number is correct as of May 2012.)
Listening to the audio
using earphones
Monitoring the
recording in progress
Adjusting the volume:
You can adjust the volume by
pressing +, –, but the recording
level (➜page 27) is not
affected.
Listening to the audio
during playback
The audio during playback
comes from the speaker.
Listening may be difficult in
noisy places due to the speaker
output. In that case, connect
stereo earphones (not supplied).
*The built-in speaker is turned
off when earphones are
connected.
Built-in speaker
Insert
securely.
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Deleting files
• Select a file to delete beforehand. (➜page
17)
• Press [STOP g/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [ERASE/A-B&].
2Press +, – to
select “FILE” and
press [qOK] to
enter.
3Press +, – to select “YES” and
press [qOK] to enter.
While deleting, the status indicator blinks and
“ERASING” is displayed. It may take several
minutes until the deletion is complete.
Selecting “FOLDER” in step 2will move to
the screen to delete all files in the selected
folder.
*When the recycle bin function is ON, files are moved to the recycle bin ( ) folder. When the
recycle bin function is OFF, files are deleted immediately without being moved to the recycle bin
() folder. (➜pages 54 and 60)
*Files in the MUSIC (M) or OTHER FOLDER ( ) are deleted immediately irrespective of the
recycle bin settings.
*The file numbers displayed on this unit are moved forward after deleting files. (➜page 67)
*Read-only WMA/MP3 music files transferred from the computer, files that cannot be played by the
unit, subfolders (➜pages 69 and 71) in the MUSIC folder created on the computer, or subfolders
in the OTHER FOLDER cannot be deleted using this unit. Delete them on the computer. (➜page
66)
To exit the deletion screen, press
[F2 (CLOSE)].
Deleting files from the list
screen
Select files on the list screen (➜page 13) and
press [ERASE/A-B&]. Then, the screen to
delete the file appears. Select the folder and
press [ERASE/A-B&]. Then, the screen to
delete all files in the folder appears.
ERASE/A-B&
STOP g/RETURN
F2
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Selecting the recording scene
This unit offers recommended recording settings for each recording scene. Selecting
the recording scene enables easy recording with the most appropriate settings.
• Press [STOP g/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [MENU] for
approx. 1 second
or more.
The screen to select
the recording scene is
displayed.
2Press +, – to select the scene and
press [qOK] to enter.
If you select “USER”, skip the step 3.
3Press +, – to select “LOAD” and
press [qOK] to enter.
To exit the setting screen, press
[F2 (CLOSE)].
The selected recording
scene is displayed.
When [REC *] is pressed, recording is
performed with the selected recording scene
setting.
*If you select “USER” in step 2, the state immediately before the recording scene was set is
restored, and the recording scene indication disappears.
*If you individually change settings such as the recording mode when the recording scene is set,
the settings overwrite the “USER” settings, and the recording scene indication disappears.
*The recording scene operates when microphone recording is used. Recording scene does not
operate when another device is connected and the Mic/Line switch is set to [LINE] (➜page 35).
*You can also set the recording scene by pressing [MENU] and selecting “SCENE SELECT” from
“MIC REC MENU”.
F2
REC *
STOP g/RETURN
MENU
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