Philips voice tracer DVT1200 User Manual

Philips voice tracer DVT1200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/dictation DVT1200 DVT2000 EN User manual...
  • Page 2 Table of contents...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.2.2 Use voice activation 3.2 What's in the box 6 Playback 3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides (DVT1200) 6.1 Selecting a recording 3.3.2 Front and rear sides (DVT2000) 6.2 Playback a recording or music file 3.3.3 Keys (DVT1200) 6.3 Adjusting playback speed...
  • Page 4 11 Appendix 8.2.2 Saving a radio station manually 8.2.3 Deleting a pre-set radio station 11.1 Technical data 8.3 Recording from FM radio 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...
  • 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 If you need to replace these headphones, we recommend contacting your dealer to order the respective original Philips model. Table of contents...
  • Page 7: About This User Manual

    2 About this user manual 2.2 Symbols used You can find a quick overview of your device in the following pages. For detailed description, see the following chapters of this user • This symbol identifies information that helps you to use your manual.
  • Page 8: Digital Voice Tracer

    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/dictation. 3.1 Product highlights • Voice-activated recording mode without pressing buttons • Slot for microSD card for extra memory...
  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    3.2 What's in the box DVT1200: Device DVT2000: Device Two AAA batteries Quick-start guide USB cable to connect to a computer DVT2000: Stereo headphones Note • Please note that some individual components may not be included MENU in delivery with your model. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your distributor.
  • Page 10: Product Overviews

    3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides (DVT1200) Power on/off key, keypad lock Slot for memory card (microSD card) Micro USB port for computer connection Status LED: Red – device is recording Green – device is playing back Yellow – data is being transferred to/from the computer...
  • Page 11: Front And Rear Sides (Dvt2000)

    3.3.2 Front and rear sides (DVT2000) 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 12: Keys (Dvt1200)

    3.3.3 Keys (DVT1200) a Stop mode: Change folder h Short press: jump to the previous recording Long press: fast seek rewind mode Menu navigation: display previous menu tab Stop playback (stop key), close menu Start recording (record key), confirm selection...
  • Page 13: Keys (Dvt2000)

    3.3.4 Keys (DVT2000) 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 14: Start-Up 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 15: Menu Overview

    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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Accessories

    Turn down the volume of the device before you plug in the 4.6 Accessories headphones. Depending on the type of the device, the product package may include Insert the stereo jack into the headphone connection EAR on the various accessories. Additional accessories may be obtained directly top of the device.
  • Page 20: Connecting An External Microphone

    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 • A USB mass storage device: You can use the File Explorer to microphone will turn off.
  • Page 21: Transferring Files From Or To The Device

    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 22: Record

    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 23: Recording Using An External Microphone

    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 24: Playback

    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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Delete

    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 28: Radio (Dvt2000)

    8 Radio (DVT2000) 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 29: Recording From Fm Radio

    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 30: 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 31: Setting Microphone Sensitivity

    You can customize the microphone settings to suit the recording format: WAV, 1,536 kbit/s (DVT2000) conditions. Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid recording ‹ – high quality, format: WAV, 384 kbit/s (DVT1200) background noises and to adapt to the recording environment. Format: MP3, 192 kbit/s (DVT2000) In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU.
  • Page 32: Enabling/Disabling Noise Reduction

    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 33: Enabling/Disabling Voice-Activated Recording

    Set the time as described in (see also chapter 9.3.1 Set date & time, page 36). • 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 34: Setting Auto Divide

    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 35: 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 • Your language might not be available.
  • Page 36: Enabling/Disabling The Background Light

    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 37: Auto-Off

    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 38: Enabling/Disabling Key And Signal Tones

    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 39: Service

    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 40: Device Reset

    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 41: Updating The Firmware

    It is possible that a newer version (an "update") of the firmware has been released since you purchased the device. In this case you can easily update your device to the latest version. You can find more information under www.philips.com/dictation. Service Table of contents...
  • Page 42: 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 • Pre-recording or voice-activated are not inserted correctly.
  • Page 43 NAND-Flash, 4 GB Memory card microSD card Technical data up to 32 GB SDHC Dimensions DVT1200: optimised for class 6 or higher 40 × 112 × 19 mm DVT2000: Recording format HQ – WAV, 384 kbit/s 40 × 118 × 20 mm DVT1200 SP –...
  • Page 44 HQ – 23 h Radio (DVT2000) FM stereo Internal storage SP – 68 h Frequency range: 87.5 – 108 MHz DVT1200 LP – 290 h Memory capacity: 20 radio stations Recording time PCM – 5 h System requirements Operating system: Windows 8, 7, Vista, Internal storage HQ –...
  • Page 45 Speech Processing Solutions GmbH hereby declares that the devices In keeping with the provisions of the EU Directive relating to the DVT1200, DVT2000 fully comply with the basic requirements and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment and the other relevant provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and protection of the environment and the health, old devices which are no 2009/125/EC.
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