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Operating Instructions
Model No. RQ-L51
RQ-L31
RQ-L11
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RQ-L31
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions complete-
ly. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Rechargeable batteries (2). . . . . . . RFCT0002-H
Remove the rechargeable batteries from their
case before use.
AC adaptor/charger (1). . . . . . . . . . RFEA302C-S
¡To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
¡Use numbers indicated when asking for replace-
ment parts.
Supplied Accessories (RQ-L51 only)
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
©2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Taiwan
Power Source
Dry cell batteries
Use two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 (not included)
batteries.
Battery removal
Press the d side toward the e battery terminal
and lift up.
AC power operation
Use the included AC adaptor/charger.
Use the Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31
(optional).
≥
The AC adaptor/charger consumes approx. 1.3 W
even when it is in standby mode. To save power
when not in use, disconnect it from the AC power
outlet.
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A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. At the end of its
useful life, under various state and local laws, it is
illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal
waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
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Rechargeable batteries
For initial use after purchase or after a long
interval (more than three months), make sure to
recharge the rechargeable batteries.
Use the included rechargeable batteries.
RQ-L51
DC IN 3V
After recharging (about 2 hours), install the
charged batteries into the unit.
Note:
Do not recharge more than 8 hours at one time, or
the rechargeable batteries life may be shortened.
Rechargeable batteries and charger
≥Use only the included charger when recharging.
≥During recharging, it is normal for the charger
and the rechargeable batteries to become slightly
warm.
≥Avoid recharging or placing the rechargeable
batteries near sources of heat or humidity.
≥The included rechargeable batteries can be
recharged about 300 times. After that, their
operation time becomes shortened. That’s time
for replacing the rechargeable batteries.
≥Carry and store the rechargeable batteries in the
supplied battery carrying case to prevent contact
with metal objects.
≥Do not peel off the plastic covering on the
rechargeable batteries. This covering has been
fitted for your safety and removal can lead to
short-circuiting of the battery.
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Basic Operation
Recording
You can use normal position type tapes only.
The sound may not be recorded properly if high
position tapes and metal position tapes are used
with this unit.
[PLAY] is also depressed with [
£] in step 5.
Tape playback
You can use normal position type tapes only.
Others
∫ Tape counter and reset button
The counter returns to “000” when the reset button is
pressed. The digits advance with the tape to provide
a reference to quickly find a desired portion of tape.
Note:
When you are resetting the tape counter, make
sure that you push the reset button firmly and that
the counter resets precisely to “000”.
∫ Auto Stop
During playback or recording, when the tape
reaches its end, the automatic stop system will re-
lease the playback and record buttons and auto-
matically turn off the unit.
Note:
¡Do not open the cassette holder during tape op-
eration.
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Function Operation
Stop Press [STOP].
Temporarily stop Set the [PAUSE]
selector to “PAUSE”.
To resume recording,
set it to off position.
∫
Follow up recording
Recording can be started during playback by sim-
ply pressing [
£].
Function Operation
Stop Press [STOP].
Fast forward Press [FF/CUE].
Rewind Press [REW/REV].
When the tape reaches the end after fast forward
or rewind, press [STOP] to release the button.
VOLUME
MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
EARPHONE
MINI CASSETTE RECORDER
BATT LEVEL
VAS
2
1
OFF
F
E
RECORDI
NG
RQ-L31
PAUSE
3X
1X
REC
MODE
REC TIME
VOICE ACTIVATED SYSTEM
MIC LEVEL
NORM
STOP
HIGH
REC
PLAY
REV
/
REW
FF
/
CUE
∫
EARPHONE
REW/REV
STOP
FF/CUE
65
3
000
PAUSE
3X
FullEmpty
E BATT LEVEL F
REC
1 1
3
4
4
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
PLAYBACK
PLAY
VOLUME
VAS
OFF
2
1
1X
2
5
NORM
HIGH
3X
1X
2
1
2
3 4 5
1
2
3
4
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PAUSE
Recording/
Playback side
INSTALL BATTERIES.
INSERT A CASSETTE.
TAPE COUNTER
Reset
button
RELEASE [PAUSE].
PRESS [PLAY].
ADJUST THE
[VOLUME].
RELEASE [PAUSE].
SET [VAS]
TO OFF.
BATTERY
CONDITION
RQ-L31
RQ-L51
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RQ-L31
RQ-L51
Two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
(not included) batteries
Included rechargeable batteries
RQ-L51
MIC jack
The serial number of this product can be found on
the back of the cassette compartment cover or in-
side the battery compartment.
Please note it in the space provided below and
keep as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in the event of theft.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
RQTT0453-P
F1201MA0
SELECT MIC LEVEL.
SELECT REC MODE.
1X: To record sound at a
normal speed.
3X: To record sound at
three times longer
than the normal
speed for long meet-
ings, etc.
Select HIGH if you want
to record relatively soft
sounds.
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SELECT REC MODE.
Choose the same mode
you used for recording.
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Ni-Cd
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