Function
Stop
Fast forward or rewind
Temporary stop
To play faster than usual
To change the tone
Rechargeable batteries
Dry cell batteries
The product you have purchased is powered by a
nickel-cadmium battery which is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
Function
Stop
Temporary stop
Recording for a long time
Use the included AC adaptor/charger.
≥
When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from
the AC power outlet.
AC power operation
Basic operation
Basic operation
Operation
Press [
STOP, EJECT
].
Set [
PAUSE
] to PAUSE.
To resume recording set it to
°
.
Set
[TAPE SPEED]
to
[1.2]
.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely. Please keep
this manual for future reference.
Microcassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
RN-505
P
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
p
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
c
2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan
RQT5406-P
F0100KB0
Power source
Use two R6/LR6, AA UM-3 (not included) bat-
teries.
Press in and down towards the minus end.
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Battery removal
Press the
+
side towards the
-
battery terminal
and lift up.
VOLUME/VAS LEVEL
5
4
1
STOP
EJECT
REW
REV
FF
CUE
TAPE COUNTER
RESET BUTTON
Playback side
2
OFF
PAUSE
VAS/
FAST
PLAY
3
2.4
TAPE
1.2
SPEED
PLAY
SLE/
TONE
ON/
HIGH
OFF/
LOW
DC IN 3V
A
B
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
Recording
To playback tapes
4
VAS LEVEL
(Built-in)
MIC
MONIT
(8
Ω
)
MIC jack
1
STOP
EJECT
Recording side
REC
3
2.4
1.2
TAPE
SPEED
2
OFF
PAUSE
VAS/
FAST
PLAY
REC
SLE BATT
/
SLE/
TONE
ON/
HIGH
OFF/
LOW
Operation
During playback, press [
STOP, EJECT
].
In the stop mode, press [
5
FF, CUE
] (Fast forward) or [
6
REW,
REV
] (Rewind).
Set [
PAUSE
] to PAUSE.
To resume playback set it to
°
.
Set
[FAST PLAY]
to FAST PLAY.
Set
[TONE]
to
[HIGH]
or
[LOW]
.
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below
for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing.
Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may
eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer
to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with
this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your
dealer for instructions.
For detailed instructions, contact an authorized
servicenter 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http://www.
panasonic.com).
BEFORE
CALLING
PROBLEM
No operations.
≥
No sounds.
≥
A gritty noise is heard.
CHECKPOINT
≥
Have the batteries been installed with their polarities (
+
,
-
) reversed?
≥
Is the earphone plug firmly connected to [MONIT (8
h
)]?
≥
Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away the dirt from the plug.)
Cannot hear sound-too noisy.
Separate the unit from mobile phones.
No recording.
Have the tape’s accidental erasure prevention tabs been
broken out?
B
Supplied Accessories
Product Service
A
ª
Program time
(with RT-60 MC microcassette
tape)
At
[1.2]
: 1 hour on one side
At
[2.4]
: 30 minutes on one side
Note:
≥
Use a tape with tabs in place.
≥
The recording level is automatically adjusted.
≥
The built-in microphone picks up sound from all
directions.
Sound can be monitored at a high speed as long as
[
5
FF, CUE]
(cue) or
[
6
REW, REV]
(review) is
held down during playback.
When the button is released, normal playback will
start.
≥
Cue speed is slightly faster than play speed.
Cue and review
Note:
≥
Set
[TAPE SPEED]
to the same setting as you
used for recording.
≥
When the tape reaches its end after fast forward
or rewind, press [
STOP, EJECT
] to release
the button.
G
G
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
2 Rechargeable batteries with carrying case
(RP-BP60BPYS1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
AC adaptor/Charger
(RP-BC124PY) . . . . . . . .1
≥
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web
site (http://www.panasonic.com).
≥
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
Ni-Cd
RBRC
RBRC
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit
yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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Product information
For product service, product information or assistance
with product operation, refer to the servicenter directory.
C
1
2
3
For initial use after purchase or after a long
interval (more than 3 months), be sure to recharge
the rechargeable batteries. A full charge,which
takes about 2 hours enables you to enjoy about
4
1
/
2
hours recording and 3
1
/
2
hours playback.
Recharge the rechargeable batteries
(included), then insert the batteries into the
unit.
C
G
The model number and serial number of this product
can be found on either the back or the bottom of the
unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and
keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
RN-505
SERIAL NUMBER
