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Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome DVT1000 DVT1500 DVT3000 DVT3100 DVT3500 DVT5000 DVT5500 DVT7000 EN User manual...
4.7 Insert microSD card Table of contents 4.8 Pull out the stand (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 4.9 Using the remote control (DVT5500, DVT7000) 4.10 How to use the remote control 1 Important safety information 4.11 Accessories 1.1 Safety instructions 4.11.1 How to connect headphones 4.11.2 Connecting an external microphone 2 About this user manual 4.11.3 How to use the phone pick-up microphone...
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7 Edit & delete 9.1.13 Enable/disable the record indicator 7.1 Edit a recording 9.1.14 Selecting an external sound source 7.1.1 Add to or overwrite a recording 9.2 Display settings 7.1.2 Split a recording 9.2.1 Select language 7.2 Deleting recordings on the device 9.2.2 Adjusting the display contrast 9.2.3 Enable/disable the back lighting (DVT3000 –...
1 Important safety information • DVT3000 – DVT7000: Instead of rechargeable batteries, you can use AAA type batteries. The LFH9154 Philips rechargeable batteries can be charged in the device. Connect the device to a computer or Do not make any adjustments and modifications that are not described use an external battery charger.
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If you need to replace these headphones, we recommend contacting your dealer to order the respective original Philips model. Table of contents...
Caution 2 About this user manual • This symbol warns of damage to the device and possible data loss. Damage can be caused by improper handling. You can find a quick overview of your device in the following pages. For detailed description, see the following chapters of this user manual.
3 Digital Voice Tracer We are delighted that you have chosen a Philips device. Visit our website for comprehensive support such as user manuals, software downloads, warranty information and much more: www.philips.com/welcome. 3.1 Product highlights • Stereo recording in MP3 format for excellent sound quality •...
3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides (DVT1000, DVT1500) Power on/off key, keypad lock Microphone Status LED: Red – device is recording Green – device is playing back Yellow – data is being transferred to/from the computer Display Speaker Micro USB connection for the computer (not shown) Operating panel with keys External microphone socket (stereo jack plug, 3.5mm) Headphone socket (stereo jack plug, 3.5mm) Battery compartment...
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3.3.2 Front and rear sides (DVT3000 – DVT7000) Power on/off key, keypad lock Slot for memory card (microSD card) Microphone Status LED: Red – device is recording Green – device is playing back Yellow – data is being transferred to/from the computer Display Speaker Micro USB connection for the computer (not shown) Operating panel with keys Fold-out stand Battery compartment...
3.3.3 Keys (DVT1000, DVT1500) e Short press: record playback (playback key), playback pause (pause key) Long press: set the playback speed Volume up, menu navigation: select menu functions b Short press: jump to the next index mark, jump to the next recording Menu navigation: display next menu tab Press and hold: fast seek forward mode –...
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3.3.4 Keys (DVT3000 – DVT7000) DVT5000 – DVT7000: Soft function key F1 DVT5000 – DVT7000: Soft function key F2 The function of the soft function keys depends on the operating condition; the assigned function is shown on the display e Short press: record playback (playback key), playback pause (pause key) Long press: set the playback speed Volume up, menu navigation: select menu functions...
Ô Display settings: 3.4.1 Menu overview Select language Note Adjusting the display contrast Enable/disable the back lighting (DVT3000 – • The symbol of the selected menu tab is DVT7000) highlighted in black. Õ Device settings: Ò Folder and file menu: Set date & time Using calendar search to find the required file Enable/disable ClearVoice (DVT3000 –...
DVT3000 – DVT7000: Open the battery compartment cover on 4 First steps the rear of the device by opening the lock and removing the cover. Use the installation guide on the following pages to start using your device quickly and easily. Caution •...
The device turns on and the start-up screen is displayed. Note • The LFH9154 Philips rechargeable batteries can be charged in the device. Connect the device to a computer or use an external charger. • Fully charge the rechargeable batteries before first use.
Press + / – to switch between the 12/24-hour system. 4.4 Initial installation process Press b The initial installation process starts when first using the device or Press + / – to set the hours. possibly if there has been a long interruption to the power supply. The date and time entered are saved with each recording as the recording time.
The display shows general device-related data: Date and time, 4.7 Insert microSD card remaining recording time in the selected memory, firmware version of the device. Caution Press the stop key j to return to the stop mode. • Do not remove the memory card while recording is in progress. If you do this, data may be damaged or lost.
Note 4.9 Using the remote control • To ensure that the device stores the recordings on the memory (DVT5500, DVT7000) card, you must switch from the internal memory to microSD memory card (see also chapter 9.1.1 Set file location, page 40). The The battery is already inserted in the remote control. It is protected display shows a folder icon which indicates where the recordings by a plastic strip to ensure that no power is consumed during are currently being stored: u, v, w, x, y – internal memory,...
Point the remote control at the receiver on the side of the device. The 4.11.1 How to connect headphones angle of the device should not exceed 80 degrees; the distance should not exceed three meters. Make sure there are no objects located Scope of delivery: DVT3000 – DVT7000 between the remote control and the device.
Turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level. 4.11.3 How to use the phone pick-up microphone The speaker is switched off when headphones are connected. Scope of delivery: DVT3500 4.11.2 Connecting an external microphone Caution Note • Recording of phone calls is subject to the legal restrictions •...
Stop the recording currently in progress. Stop the recording currently in progress. Insert the plug into the MIC microphone output on the top Insert the plug into the MIC microphone output on the top (DVT1000, DVT1500) or the side (DVT3000 – DVT7000) of the (DVT1000, DVT1500) or the side (DVT3000 –...
Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer. 4.12 Connecting to a computer Insert the micro USB plug into the USB port on the bottom of the You can select one of the following options once you have connected device. the device to a computer The device is displayed as a mass storage device in File •...
The device will be displayed as a mass storage device named • The device can store up to 99 music files. PHILIPS. Use the Voice folder for recordings and the Music folder for music files. 4.12.2 Disconnecting from a computer Copy or move files to your computer or delete files to archive Select Eject USB in File Explorer.
Caution 5 Record • Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device while it is recording. If you do this, data may be damaged or The device offers many features that you can use during recording or lost. Device malfunctions may also occur. to improve the quality of a recording.
Note • Start a new recording: To stop the current recording and start • DVT3000 – DVT7000: Manual microphone sensitivity a new one, press b. Press + / – during recording to adjust the microphone sensitivity. • Start playback: While recording, press e. The current • If you are to start a long recording session, replace or recharge recording session is stopped and the last three seconds of the the batteries before you begin.
Switch on the pre-recording function (see also chapter 9.1.9 5.1.2 Add index marks Enable/disable pre-recording function (DVT3000 – DVT7000), Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as page 44). points of reference. Press h / b to select index marks (see also chapter 6.2 Playback a recording or music file, page 32).
5.2.2 Use voice activation When voice-activated recording is enabled, recording will start when you begin speaking. When you stop speaking, the device will automatically pause recording after three seconds of silence, and resume only when you begin speaking again. Use the voice activation level to set the volume at which the device should begin recording.
Press h while the device is stopped. 6 Playback The position indicator jumps to the start of a file. The position indicator jumps to the end of the previous file. • Turn on the ClearVoice function for better playback quality. Quiet Note fragments are dynamically adjusted, making soft voices clearer •...
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6.1.1 Using calendar search to find the required file 6.2 Playback a recording or music file (DVT3000 – DVT7000) The search function of the device provides a listing of all stored files sorted by the record date. • When the device is in the stop mode, playback will start with a Press MENU while the device is stopped. three-second rewind.
6.4 Quick search • DVT3000 – DVT7000: You can call up the equalizer and the playback mode settings while playing back the music files. You can scan backward or forward in the current file at a fast speed. • DVT5000 – DVT7000: Press F1/F2 to call up the playback This allows to find a specific part of the recording.
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Press + / – to repeat a certain file, folder or sequence automatically. The repeat mode icon will be displayed.  – repeat a file Á – repeat all files in a folder à – repeat a selection/sequence Press INDEX/a, to repeat a sequence at a chosen start point. Press INDEX/a, to repeat a sequence at a chosen end point.
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Caution 7 Edit & delete • You can use the Overwrite mode to delete the existing recording from its current position! You can overwrite part of a recording or insert a new one. You can split a large recording into separate files so that it can be easily edited. Press the INDEX/a button while the device is stopped (start-up You can delete individual recordings from the device.
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7.1.2 Split a recording 7.2 Deleting recordings on the device Split a large recording into two separate recordings so that it can be more easily archived or transferred via e-mail, or to delete a section of You can delete individual recordings from the device. Connect the the recording.
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8 Radio DVT5000 – DVT7000 • Press F1 to exit the radio mode. Note • The headphones are the device's antenna. Radio reception is only possible if headphones are connected to the device. • You can also use Menu to enter/exit the radio mode. In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU.
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Press the record key, g, to confirm. 8.2.3 Deleting a pre-set radio station Press + / – to select the function. Press h / b to select the radio station that you wish to delete. Auto search Press and hold the delete key z or the ERASE for at least 2 Press the record key, g, to confirm.
8.4 Record from FM radio You can record FM radio. Start the radio as described, and select the radio station you want to record. Press the g key. The record/play indicator lights red. Press g to pause recording. Press the j key to stop recording. The device returns to the radio mode.
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Press + / – to select if you want to save the files in the internal 9 Settings memory or on the microSD card. Press the record key, g, to confirm. Press the MENU key while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu.
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Press the j key to exit the menu. Press the record key, g, to confirm. Press the j key to exit the menu. • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. •...
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Press + / – to select the required recording quality. 9.1.5 Enable/disable wind filter (DVT3000 – DVT7000) The selected microphone/recording sensitivity icon will be displayed. You can also enable the wind filter function to reduce the noise – optimized setting for the recording of a sound produced by the wind if you need to make a recording outdoors. ° – ...
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9.1.6 Enable/disable noise reduction (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 9.1.7 Setting editing mode When you record in environments with lots of noise in the background You can edit an existing recording by overwriting a part of it or adding (e.g. while in a crowd or during a train or car journey), you can enable a new one at its end.
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9.1.8 Enable/disable quiet recording (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 9.1.9 Enable/disable pre-recording function (DVT3000 – DVT7000) Use this function to turn off display indication, LED status, and the signal tones during a recording. This allows you to record while there The pre-recording function allows you to record the last five seconds is no visible indication on the display that a recording is being made.
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Press the record key, g, to confirm. 9.1.10 Setting the timer If this feature is on, the À icon is displayed. The device will You can use this function to start a recording at a specified date and start recording at a specified time. time.
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Press + / – to select the function. 9.1.12 Set auto divide Press the record key, g, to confirm. You can automatically divide large recordings, such as a multi-hour meeting recording. Once the set time has been reached, the device Press h / b to switch between voice activation level 1 (very stops the current recording and automatically starts a new one.
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9.1.13 Enable/disable the record indicator 9.1.14 Selecting an external sound source This fuction allows you to switch off the status LED. If you connect an external microphone to the device, the recording source will switch automatically and the device's microphone will be In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. turned off.
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9.2.2 Adjusting the display contrast 9.2 Display settings In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 9.2.1 Select language Press the h / b key to select the display settings menu Ô. Press + / – to select the Note function. Contrast • Your language might not be available. Select an alternative one. Press the record key, g, to confirm.
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Press + / – to enable/disable back lighting. Press + / – to set the month. Press the record key, g, to confirm. Press b Press + / – to set the day. Press the j key to exit the menu. Press b Press + / – to switch between the 12/24-hour system. •...
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9.3.2 Enable/disable ClearVoice 9.3.3 Equalizer settings (DVT3000 – DVT7000) Turn on the ClearVoice function for better playback quality. Dynamic The equalizer is used for music playback. This setting improves the emphasis on quiet passages to improve the intelligibility of quiet voices. listening experience when playing back music by custom frequency settings.
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9.3.4 AUTO-OFF 9.3.5 Alarm clock The device switches off automatically if no key is pressed within a pre- You can use the device as an alarm clock or an appointment reminder. set period of time. This saves power. The alarm goes off or a selected file is played at a pre-set time. In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU.
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Press + / – to select the function to turn off the alarm-clock. • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 9.3.6 Enable/disable key and signal tones In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ. Press + / –...
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10 Service 10.1.2 Memory formatting Caution Do not perform any maintenance operations that are not described in • Formatting the memory deletes all recordings and files saved on this user manual. Do not disassemble the device into its component the device. parts to carry out repairs.
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Note • If it takes longer than 2 minutes to replace the batteries, you may • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return have to reset the time. to the stop mode. • Never try to recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries. •...
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Insert the battery compartment into the remote control until it snaps into place. Download the firmware update for your model from the website www.philips.com onto your computer. Copy the new firmware file to the root directory of the device. Disconnect the device from the computer.
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Problem Possible cause/solution 10.5 Troubleshooting I cannot hear anything from • A headset is connected to the device. the speaker • The volume is at the lowest setting. Problem Possible cause/solution The device does not turn on • The batteries or rechargeable batteries The recording session does • Pre-recording or voice-activated are not inserted correctly. not start recording mode may be enabled. Check to ensure that the batteries • The keypad lock may be enabled. or rechargeable batteries are correctly Slide the HOLD switch to the inserted. Make sure the polarity is "Off" position. correct. • The maximum number of recordings • Batteries are empty. may have been reached or the available Replace or recharge the batteries. space for recording is full. Delete some recordings or move The device does not playback • The keypad lock may be enabled. them to an external device.
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11.1 Technical data Resolution: 112 × 112 pixels Internal memory DVT1000 – DVT3500: Technical data NAND-Flash, 2 GB Dimensions DVT1000 – DVT1500: DVT5000 – DVT7000: 40 × 112 × 19 mm NAND-Flash, 4 GB DVT3000 – DVT7000: 40 × 118 × 20 mm Memory card microSD card up to 32 GB SDHC Weight DVT1000 – DVT1500: 60 g (incl. batteries/rechargeable Recording format PCM – WAV, 1,411 kbits/s batteries) SHQ – MP3, 192 kbits/s DVT3000 – DVT7000: HQ – MP3, 96 kbits/s 55 g (incl. batteries/rechargeable SP – MP3, 64 kbits/s batteries) LP – MP3, 8 kbits/s Batteries Device: 2 × AAA alkaline batteries Music playback MP3, WMA Philips rechargable batteries LFH9154 Bit rate: 8 – 320 kbps Remote control: CR2025 no DRM Appendix Table of contents...
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Technical data Technical data Speaker Frequency range: 70 – 15,000 Hz Radio DVT5000 – DVT7000 FM stereo Output: 110 mW Frequency range: 87.5 – 108 MHz Memory capacity: 20 radio stations Recording time PCM – 3 h Internal storage SHQ – 23 h System requirements Operating system: Windows 7 (32/64- DVT1000 – DVT3500 HQ – 46 h bit), Vista (32/64-bit), XP (32-bit, SP 2), SP – 70 h MacOS X 10.6, Linux LP – 560 h Temperature 5 ºC – 45 ºC / 41 ºF – 113 ºF Recording time PCM – 6 h Internal storage SHQ – 47 h Humidity 10 % – 90 % DVT5000 – DVT7000 HQ – 95 h SP – 142 h LP – 1140 h Battery life Recording in LP mode (built-in memory / DVT1000 – DVT1500 microSD memory card) 33 h/14 h (alkaline battery) Battery life Recording in LP mode (built-in memory / DVT3000 – DVT7000...
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