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  • Page 1 VoiceTracer DVT2010 EN User manual Register your product and get support at www.voicetracer.com...
  • Page 2 Table of contents...
  • Page 3 4.7 Connecting to a computer Table of contents 4.7.1 Transferring files from or to the device 4.7.2 Disconnecting from a computer 1 Important safety information 5 Record 1.1 Safety instructions 5.1 Creating a recording 5.1.1 Recording using an external microphone 2 About this user manual 5.2 Starting recording automatically 2.1 Symbols used...
  • Page 4 11 Appendix 8.3 Recording from FM radio 11.1 Technical data 9 Settings 9.1 Recording settings 9.1.1 Set file location 9.1.2 Setting recording quality 9.1.3 Setting microphone sensitivity 9.1.4 Enabling/disabling noise reduction 9.1.5 Setting the timer 9.1.6 Enabling/disabling voice-activated recording 9.1.7 Setting auto divide 9.1.8 Enabling/disabling the record indicator 9.2 Display settings 9.2.1 Select language...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    1 Important safety information 1.1.1 Batteries and rechargeable batteries • Only use AAA batteries with the device. • Never try to recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries. Do not make any adjustments and modifications that are not described • Remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device if it in this manual.

  • Page 6: Hearing Protection

    If you need to replace these headphones, we recommend contacting your dealer to order the respective original Philips model. Table of contents...

  • Page 7: Symbols Used

    2 About this user manual Warning • This symbol warns of danger to persons. Bodily injury or damage You can find a quick overview of your device in the following pages. could be caused by improper handling. For detailed description, see the following chapters of this user manual.

  • Page 8: Product Highlights

    3 VoiceTracer 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.voicetracer.com. 3.1 Product highlights • Voice-activated recording mode without pressing buttons •...

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    3.2 What's in the box Device Two AAA batteries Quick-start guide USB cable to connect to a computer Stereo headphones Note Quick • Please note that some individual components may not be included in delivery with your model. If any item is missing or damaged, MENU please contact your distributor.

  • Page 10: Product Overviews

    3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides Power on/off key, keypad lock Slot for memory card (microSD card) Micro USB port for computer connection Microphone Status LED: Red – device is recording Green – device is playing back Yellow – data is being transferred to/from the computer Display Operating panel with keys Speaker...
  • Page 11 3.3.2 Keys Call up menu functions (MENU key) Increase volume, menu navigation: Select menu functions b Short press: jump to the next index mark Menu navigation: display next menu tab Long press: fast seek forward mode – Volume down, menu navigation: Select menu functions h Short press: jump to the previous recording Menu navigation: display previous menu tab Long press: fast seek rewind mode...

  • Page 12: Startup Screen

    3.4 Start-up screen ‹ Set recording quality: Œ – LP, Ž – SP, ‹ – HQ, € – PCM Š – Voice activation switched on º Microphone sensitivity: ¹ – low sensitivity (shorter distance), º – high sensitivity (longer distance), Ç – Line-in source Set repeat mode / continuous loop:  – Repeat file playback, à– Repeat selection/sequence, Á – Repeat folder playback, Ä – Random repeat mode [ –...
  • Page 13 Õ Device settings: 3.4.1 Menu overview Set date & time AUTO-OFF Note Memory formatting Enabling/disabling the record indicator • In stop mode (start-up screen), press Enabling/disabling key and signal tones MENU, to call the menu. Set file location • Press h / b to select one of the Display device information following menus: Ò, Ó, Ô, Õ...

  • Page 14: First Steps

    Fold the cover out. 4 First steps Use the installation guide on the following pages to start using your device quickly and easily. Caution • Follow the instructions on handling the device, especially the batteries and rechargeable batteries (see also chapter 1.1.1 Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries as shown into the Batteries and rechargeable batteries, page device.

  • Page 15: Power On/Off

    4.2 Power on/off 4.3 Initial installation process Slide the on/off switch on the side of the device downwards for When using for the first time, you must set the display language as well approximately two seconds. as the date and time of the device. The device turns on and the start-up screen is displayed.

  • Page 16: Enabling/Disabling The Keypad Lock

    Flip the memory card slot cover to the side. 4.4 Enabling/disabling the keypad lock Insert the microSD card into the card slot with the contacts facing The keypad lock deactivates all keys on the device. The timer function upwards. of the device continues to function. Slide the HOLD switch up into the HOLD position to lock the keypad of the device.
  • Page 17 4.6 Accessories Additional accessories may be obtained directly from your retailer. 4.6.1 How to connect headphones Warning MENU • Set the volume to a moderate level and do not use headphones to listen for excessively long periods of time. Exposure to intense sound can cause hearing damage.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Computer

    4.6.2 Connecting an external microphone 4.7 Connecting to a computer Note You can select one of the following options once you have connected • If you connect an external microphone to the device, the the device to a computer recording source will switch automatically and the device •...
  • Page 19 Caution Caution • Do not disconnect the device from the computer while files are • Do not disconnect the device from the computer while files are transferred from or to the device (the status LED indicator flashes transferred from or to the device (the status LED indicator flashes yellow when data is being transferred).

  • Page 20: Creating A Recording

    Point the built-in microphone toward the sound source and press 5 Record The record/play indicator lights red. The recording duration and the remaining recording time are displayed in the selected The device offers many features that you can use during recording folder on the display.

  • Page 21: Starting Recording Automatically

    5.2.2 Use voice activation • If you are to start a long recording session, replace or recharge When voice-activated recording is enabled, recording will start the batteries before you begin. 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.

  • Page 22: Playback A Recording Or Music File

    6 Playback 6.2 Playback a recording or music file Select the required file as described. 6.1 Selecting a recording Press e to playback the selected file. Press a to select the desired folder while the device is stopped. The record/play indicator will light green. The total playback The following symbols will be displayed, depending on the time of the current file will be shown on the display.

  • Page 23: Quick Search

    Press + / – to repeat a certain recording/file or a folder 6.4 Quick search automatically. The symbol of the selected repeat mode is displayed on the You can scan backward or forward in the current file at a fast speed. display: This allows to find a specific part of the recording.

  • Page 24: Protecting A Recording / Lock File

    6.6 Protecting a recording / lock file 6.7 Unprotect / unlock file You can protect recordings against unintentional deletion. Select the required file as described. Select the required file as described. Press MENU. Press MENU. Press h / b to select the file menu Ò. Press h / b to select the file menu Ò.

  • Page 25: Deleting All Recordings In The Folder

    Press g to confirm the deletion. 7 Delete The recording is deleted. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. You can delete an individual recording on the device or all the 7.2 Deleting all recordings in the folder recordings in the folder You can delete all recordings in the selected folder.

  • Page 26: Saving A Radio Station Pre-Set

    8 Radio 8.2 Saving a radio station pre-set The radio can store up to 40 radio stations in pre-sets. Note 8.2.1 Saving radio stations automatically • The headphones are the device's antenna. Radio reception is only possible if headphones are connected to the device. In radio mode, press the record key g.

  • Page 27: Deleting A Preset Radio Station

    8.2.3 Deleting a pre-set radio station Press h / b to select the radio station that you wish to delete. Press the g key. Press + / – to select Delete Delete all Press g to confirm the deletion. 8.3 Recording from FM radio You can record FM radio.

  • Page 28: Recording Settings

    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 and hold the MENU key for at least two seconds while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu.

  • Page 29: Setting Microphone Sensitivity

    Press + / – to select the required recording quality. 9.1.3 Setting microphone sensitivity The selected quality setting icon will be displayed. € – maximum quality, uncompressed, You can customize the microphone settings to suit the recording format: WAV, 1,536 kbit/s conditions. Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid recording ‹ – high quality, Format: MP3, 192 kbit/s background noises and to adapt to the recording environment.

  • Page 30: Setting The Timer

    9.1.4 Enabling/disabling noise reduction 9.1.5 Setting the timer When you record in environments with lots of background (e.g. while You can use this function to start a recording at a specified date and in a crowd or during a train or car journey), you can enable the noise time.
  • Page 31 Set the time as described in (see also chapter 9.3.1 Set date & time, page 34). • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return Press the record key, g, to confirm. to the stop mode. Press the stop key j.
  • Page 32 9.1.8 Enabling/disabling the record indicator • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return This function allows you to switch off the status LED. to the stop mode. In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 9.1.7 Setting auto divide Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ.

  • Page 33: Display Settings

    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 •...

  • Page 34: Device Settings

    9.2.3 Enabling/disabling the background light 9.3 Device settings In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 9.3.1 Set date & time Press the h / b key to select the display settings menu Ô. The date and time entered are saved with each recording as the Press + / –...
  • Page 35 Press b 9.3.2 AUTO-OFF Press + / – to set the day. The device switches off automatically if no key is pressed within a pre- set period of time. This saves power. Press the record key, g, to confirm. In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. Press + / –...
  • Page 36 9.3.3 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ. Press + / – to select the function. Device sounds Press the record key, g, to confirm. Press + / –...

  • Page 37: Service Functions

    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.

  • Page 38: Replacing Batteries Or Rechargeable Batteries

    10.2 Replacing batteries or rechargeable batteries • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. Caution • Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device 10.1.3 Device reset while it is recording. If you do this, data may be damaged or lost. This function is used to return all settings to the factory defaults.

  • Page 39: Updating The Firmware

    10.3 Updating the firmware Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware. As a part of ongoing product maintenance, the firmware is upgraded and errors are corrected. It is possible that a newer version (an "update") of the firmware has been released since you purchased the device.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Problem Possible cause/solution 10.4 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 •...

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Technical data 11 Appendix Internal memory NAND-Flash, 8 GB Memory card microSD card The information in this user manual has been produced to the best of our knowledge. It (particularly the technical data) may be modified or up to 32 GB SDHC updated at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 42 Frequency range: 87.5 – 108 MHz of Directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2009/125/EC. Memory capacity: 20 radio stations A complete Declaration of Conformity for this product is available at www.philips.com/dictation. System requirements Operating system: Windows, macOS This product was manufactured using high-quality materials and Temperature 5 ºC –...
  • Page 43 This User Manual is a document with no contractual nature. We accept no liability for changes, mistakes or printing errors. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV and are used by Speech Processing Solutions under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV.
  • Page 44 © 2021 Speech Processing Solutions GmbH. All rights reserved. Document Version 1.0, 2021/06/30...

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