Philips DVT1500 - Manual

7 About this user manual Table of contents 2 About this user manual You can find a quick overview of your device in the following pages. For detailed description, see the following chapters of this user manual. Read this user manual carefully. 2.1 Model-specific features and diagrams This user manua...

8 Digital Voice Tracer Table of contents 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 ...

9 Digital Voice Tracer Table of contents 3.2 What's in the box a Device b Quick-start guide c DVT1000, DVT1500: Two batteries (AAA)DVT3000 – DVT7000: Two rechargeable batteries (AAA) d USB cable to connect to a computer e DVT3000 – DVT7000: Stereo headphones f DVT3500: Phone pick-up microphone for r...

10 Digital Voice Tracer Table of contents 3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides (DVT1000, DVT1500) a Power on/off key, keypad lock b Microphone c Status LED:Red – device is recording Green – device is playing back Yellow – data is being transferred to/from the computer d Display e Speaker...

12 Digital Voice Tracer Table of contents 3.3.3 Keys (DVT1000, DVT1500) a e Short press: record playback (playback key), playback pause (pause key) Long press: set the playback speed b + Volume up, menu navigation: select menu functions b Short press: jump to the next index mark, jump to the next re...

13 Digital Voice Tracer Table of contents 3.3.4 Keys (DVT3000 – DVT7000) a DVT5000 – DVT7000: Soft function key F1 b 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 c e Short press: recor...

15 Digital Voice Tracer Table of contents 00:25 00:42 01 / 05 3.4 Start-up screen a ‚ Voice activation on b Microphone sensitivity: °  – Dictation, ¯  – Conversation, ±  – Voice recognition, ²  – Auto zoom function, µ  – Zoom function: Lecture, ·  – Zoom function: long distance, ¸  – Manual micropho...

16 Digital Voice Tracer Table of contents 3.4.1 Menu overview Note • The symbol of the selected menu tab is highlighted in black. a Ò Folder and file menu: Using calendar search to find the required file (DVT3000  –  DVT7000) Split a recordingRepeat a file / repeat a sequence b Ó Recording settings:...

17 First steps Table of contents 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 Batteries and recharge...

18 First steps Table of contents 4.2 Charging the rechargeable batteries in the device DVT3000 – DVT7000 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...

19 First steps Table of contents 4.4 Initial installation process The initial installation process starts when first using the device or 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. 4.4.1 Select lan...

20 First steps Table of contents b The display shows general device-related data: Date and time, remaining recording time in the selected memory, firmware version of the device. 2 Press the stop key j to return to the stop mode. 4.6 Enable/disable the keypad lock The keypad lock deactivates all keys...

21 First steps Table of contents Note • To ensure that the device stores the recordings on the memory card, you must switch from the internal memory to microSD memory card (see also chapter 9.1.1 Set file location, page 40) . The display shows a folder icon which indicates where the recordings are c...

22 First steps Table of contents Point the remote control at the receiver on the side of the device. The angle of the device should not exceed 80 degrees; the distance should not exceed three meters. Make sure there are no objects located between the remote control and the device. 4.11 Accessories D...

23 First steps Table of contents 3 Turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level. The speaker is switched off when headphones are connected. 4.11.2 Connecting an external microphone Note • If you connect an external microphone to the device, the recording source will switch automa...

25 First steps Table of contents 4.12 Connecting to a computer You can select one of the following options once you have connected the device to a computer• A USB mass storage device: You can use the File Explorer to access the device data without installing additional software. The device is automa...

26 First steps Table of contents 4.12.1 Transferring files from or to the device You can use the File Explorer to access the device data to installing additional software. The device is automatically displayed as a removable drive. 1 Connect the device to the computer as described. 2 Open File Explo...

27 Record Table of contents 5 Record The device offers many features that you can use during recording or to improve the quality of a recording. Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points of reference. Use the timer and the voice activation functions to start a recording...

28 Record Table of contents Note • Start a new recording: To stop the current recording and start a new one, press b . • Start playback: While recording, press  e . The current recording session is stopped and the last three seconds of the recording are played back. • Add index marks: During a recor...

29 Record Table of contents 5.1.2 Add index marks Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points of reference. Press h / b to select index marks (see also chapter 6.2 Playback a recording or music file, page 32) . 1 Press the INDEX/ a key during recording to add an index mar...

31 Playback Table of contents 6 Playback Tip • Turn on the ClearVoice function for better playback quality. Quiet fragments are dynamically adjusted, making soft voices clearer and more understandable (see also chapter 9.3.2 Enable/disable ClearVoice, page 50) . 6.1 Select a recording 1 Press the IN...

32 Playback Table of contents 6.1.1 Using calendar search to find the required file (DVT3000  –  DVT7000) The search function of the device provides a listing of all stored files sorted by the record date. 1 Press MENU while the device is stopped. 2 Press the record key, g , to confirm. 3 Press h / ...

33 Playback Table of contents Tip • DVT3000 – DVT7000: You can call up the equalizer and the playback mode settings while playing back the music files. • DVT5000 – DVT7000: Press F1/F2 to call up the playback speed and ClearVoice functions or to display the date, time and remaining recording time. 6...

35 Edit & delete Table of contents 7 Edit & delete 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. You can delete individual recordings from the device. 7.1 Edit a recording 7.1.1 Add to or overwr...

36 Edit & delete Table of contents 7.1.2 Split a recording 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 the recording. 1 Press the INDEX/ a button while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to ...

37 Radio DVT5000 – DVT7000 Table of contents 8 Radio DVT5000 – DVT7000 Note • The headphones are the device's antenna. Radio reception is only possible if headphones are connected to the device. 8.1 Radio mode 1 Connect the headphones to the device. (see also chapter 4.11.1 How to connect headphones...

38 Radio DVT5000 – DVT7000 Table of contents 3 Press the record key, g , to confirm. 4 Press + / – to select the Auto search function. 5 Press the record key, g , to confirm. X The device automatically seeks and stores the radio frequencies in the pre-sets. The device can store up to 20 radio statio...

39 Radio DVT5000 – DVT7000 Table of contents 8.4 Record from FM radio You can record FM radio. 1 Start the radio as described, and select the radio station you want to record. 2 Press the g key. X The record/play indicator lights red. 3 Press g to pause recording. 4 Press the j key to stop recording...

47 Settings Table of contents 9.1.13 Enable/disable the record indicator This fuction allows you to switch off the status LED. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU . 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ . 3 Press + / – to select the Record lamp function. 4 Press the record key,...

48 Settings Table of contents 9.2 Display settings 9.2.1 Select language Note • Your language might not be available. Select an alternative one. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU . 2 Press the h / b key to select the display settings menu Ô . 3 Press + / – to select the L anguage function...

53 Service Table of contents 10 Service Do not perform any maintenance operations that are not described in this user manual. Do not disassemble the device into its component parts to carry out repairs. The device may only be repaired in authorised service centres. 10.1 Service functions 10.1.1 Disp...

54 Service Table of contents Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 10.2 Replacing batteries or rechargeable power packs Caution • Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device while it is recording. If you do this, data may be d...

55 Service Table of contents 2 Insert the battery as shown. Make sure the polarity is correct. 3 Insert the battery compartment into the remote control until it snaps into place. 10.4 Updating the firmware Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware. As a part of ongoing product...

56 Service Table of contents 10.5 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/solution The device does not turn on • The batteries or rechargeable batteries are not inserted correctly. X Check to ensure that the batteries or rechargeable batteries are correctly inserted. Make sure the polarity is correct...

57 Appendix Table of contents 11 Appendix The information in this user manual has been produced to the best of our knowledge. It (particularly the technical data) may be modified or updated at any time without prior notice. 11.1 Technical data Technical data Dimensions DVT1000 – DVT1500:40 × 112 × 1...

59 Appendix Table of contents ˜ The conformity with the relevant EU directives is confirmed by the CE mark. Declaration of Conformity Speech Processing Solutions GmbH hereby declares that the devices DVT1000, DVT1500, DVT3000, DVT3100, DVT3500, DVT5000, DVT5500, DVT7000 fully comply with the basic r...