Panasonic RN-102 User Manual

Operating Instructions
Panasonic
Microcassette ™ Recorder
RN-102/122
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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Location of Controls
REC/SLE
BATT
Indicator
(RN-122)
VOLUME/
VAS LEVEL
MONIT
Jack
Cassette
Compartment
Cover
The shape of RN-102's
cover is different
from this figure.
Tape COUNTER and
Reset Button
(RN-122)
Speaker
MIC Jack
'(RN-122)
SLE/TONE Selector (RN-122)
MIC
REC Button
REW/REV Button
PLAY Button
FF/CUE Button
STOP/EJECT Button
Battery Compartment
(back)
VAS (RN-122)/
PAUSE/
FAST PLAY
Selector
TAPE SPEED
Selector
DC IN Jack
(DC IN 3 V ©-«>-©)
Power Source
1
2
Two Panasonic
UM-3, R6/LR6 batteries
or equivarent (not included)
•Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may ieak and damage
this unit.
•Do not mix batteries (old and new) or types (carbon and alkaline).
•When the batteries are weak, the tape speed will slow down, the
sound will become distorted, and the volume will decrease.
•If the set is not used for a long period of time or is used only from an
AC power source, remove all the batteries to prevent potential
damage due to possible battery leakage.
•For AC power operation, use only Panasonic AC adaptor
(RD-9443HA, optional).
Battery removal
Press the © side toward the © battery terminal and lift up.
Record Prevention
Removing the tab(s) of the cassette (with a small screwdriver) will
prevent accidental erasure.
To record again, cover the hole of the tab with adhesive tape.
Screwdriver
Maintenance hhmm
Get into habit of cleaning the head assembly (after every 10 hours or
so) with a cotton swab dampened with a little alcohol.
•REC Button
Specifications
Power Requirement:
Power Output:
Tape Speed:
Program Time:
AC; 240 V, 50 Hz (with optional
Panasonic AC adaptor
RD-9443HA)
Battery; 3 V (two UM-3, R6/LR6,
batteries)
300 mW
1.2 cm/s, 2,4 cm/s
2 hours with RT-60MC microcassette
In* “1 O”
Track System:
Input:
Output:
Speaker:
Dimensions: (WxHxD)
Weight:
2-track monaural recording and playback
DC IN; 3 V
MONITOR
4cm
60x117 x 23.7 mm
135 g (RN-102), 138 g (RN-122) without
batteries

Panasonic RN-102 Specifications

General

Type	Microcassette Recorder
Dimensions	4.2 x 5.8 x 1.9 in (106 x 147 x 48 mm)
Weight	0.77 lbs (350 g)
Recording Media	Microcassette
Recording Time	Up to 120 minutes
Power Supply	2 x AA batteries
Power Source	2 x AA batteries or DC 3V adapter
Frequency Response	300 Hz - 4 kHz

Summary

Power Source

Battery Power

Uses two Panesonic UM-3, R6/LR6 batteries or equivalent (not included).

AC Power Operation

Requires AC, 240 V, 50 Hz with an optional Panasonic AC adaptor RD-9443HA.

Record Prevention

Prevent Accidental Erasure

Remove the tab(s) of the cassette with a small screwdriver to prevent accidental erasure.

Maintenance

Head Cleaning

Clean the head assembly with a cotton swab dampened with alcohol after every 10 hours of use.

Specifications

Power Requirements

Details power requirements including battery and AC voltage.

Tape Specifications

Lists tape speed options and program time with microcassette.

Physical Specifications

Provides dimensions and weight of the recorder unit.

Operations

Recording Procedure

Steps for inserting cassette, setting selectors, and starting recording.

Playback Procedure

Steps for setting fast play, pressing play, adjusting volume, and stopping playback.

Silent Auto-Stop

Automatic tape and power shut-off at end of tape during playback or recording.

Fast Forward and Rewind

Instructions for rapidly moving tape forward or backward using specific buttons.

CUE and REVIEW

Monitoring recorded sound at fast speed by pressing FF/CUE or REW/REV buttons.

VAS (Voice Activated System)

Automatic recording start/stop based on sound pickup for tape efficiency.

SLE (Sound Level Equalizer)

Enhances recording quality in remote locations for better clarity.

Fast Play Selector

Increases playback speed by approximately 20% by setting the selector.

Pause Function

Temporarily stops tape movement; resume by setting selector to 'OFF'.

Tape Counter and Reset

Digits advance with tape for easy portion finding; reset to '000'.