Recording Using An External Microphone; Starting Recording Automatically; Use Timer Function; Use Voice Activation - Philips DVT2050/00 User Manual

5.1.1 Recording using an external microphone

If you connect an external microphone to the device, the recording
source will switch automatically and the device's microphone will be
turned off.
If you connect an external microphone, the device will record stereo
sound. The integrated microphone only records mono sound.

5.2 Starting recording automatically

You have two options to start automatic recording: Timer function
and voice activation.

5.2.1 Use Timer function

You can use this function to start a recording at a specified date and
time. The device can record from the device's microphone or an
external microphone.
• Customize the timer settings in the Settings menu and turn on the
feature (see also chapter 9.1.5 Setting the timer, page
X The device will start recording at a specified time. The device
can be switched off at this time or the keypad can be locked.
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Record

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.
1
Customize the voice-activated recording settings in the Settings
menu and turn on the feature
disabling voice-activated recording, page
If this feature is on, the Š symbol is displayed.
X
2
Press the g key.
X The devices switches to standby mode. The (|) symbol will
be displayed. Recording will start when you begin speaking. When
you stop speaking, the device will automatically pause recording
after three seconds of silence.
3
Press the j key to stop recording.
29). The device returns to stop mode.
X
(see also chapter 9.1.6 Enabling/
30).