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5 Record Table of contents 1 Important safety information 1.1 Safety instructions 2 About this user manual 2.1 Symbols used 3 Digital Voice Tracer 3.1 Product highlights 3.2 What's in the box 3.3 Product overview 3.3.1 Front and rear sides 3.3.2 Keys 3.4 Start-up screen 3.4.1 Menu overview 4 First steps 4.1 Inserting the batteries 4.2 Power on/off 4.3 Initial installation process 4.3.1 Setting date & time 4.4 Enabling/disabling the keypad lock 4.5 Accessories 4.5.1 Connecting the headphones 4.5.
9.1 Service functions 9.1.1 Memory formatting 9.1.2 Device reset 9.1.3 Displaying the remaining memory space 9.2 Replacing batteries or rechargeable batteries 9.3 Updating the firmware 9.3.1 Displaying the firmware version 9.4 Troubleshooting 10 Appendix 10.
1 Important safety information Do not make any adjustments and modifications that are not described in this manual. Follow all safety instructions to ensure proper operation of the device. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages resulting from non-compliance with the safety instructions. 1.1 Safety instructions • Protect the device from rain or water to prevent a short circuit. • Do not expose the device to excessive heat caused by placing it on a heating device or in direct sunlight.
1.1.2 Hearing protection 1.1.4 Legal restrictions on recording Observe the following guidelines when using headphones: • Set the volume to a moderate level and do not use headphones to listen for excessively long periods of time. • Be particularly careful to avoid adjusting the volume to a level that your hearing cannot deal with. • Do not turn the volume up so high that you cannot hear what is going on around you.
2 About this user manual Warning • This symbol warns of danger to persons. Bodily injury or damage could 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. Read this user manual carefully. 2.1 Symbols used Tip • This symbol identifies information that helps you to use your device more efficiently and simply.
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.
3.2 What's in the box a b c d Device Two AAA batteries Quick-start guide USB cable to connect to a computer Note • If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your distributor. your ct and produ gister elp? dh Nee at n tatio m/dic 1100 DVT ide r t gu k sta Quic port get sup ps.co Re .phili www at ion support dictat get and .com/ product your philips l Register www. ua an r m se U rder. co the re on ual l stored r man anua n.
3.3 Product overview a b c d e f g h i j k 10 ON/OFF switch / HOLD (keypad lock) 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 Display Operating panel with keys Speaker Operating panel with keys External microphone socket, (stereo jack, 3.5 mm) Microphone Headphone socket (stereo jack, 3.5 mm) Battery compartment Digital Voice Tracer REPEAT 3.3.
Table of contents MENU + VOL - Stop mode: Change folder Start recording (record key), confirm selection Stop playback (stop key), close menu e Play recording back (playback key), Pause playback (pause playback), Menu navigation: call next menu tab, Long press: d h Short press: jump to the previous recording Long press: fast seek rewind mode Menu navigation: Select setting b Short press: jump to the next recording Long press: fast seek forward mode Menu navigation: Select setting e z Delete recording (dele
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3.4.1 Menu overview Note • In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU, for at least two seconds to call the menu. • Repeatedly press e, to select one of the following menus.
4 First steps 2 Fold the cover out. 3 Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries into the device as shown. Ensure correct polarity! 4 Fold the cover in. Push the cover up until it engages. 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 rechargeable batteries, page 5). 4.
4.2 Power on/off 4.3 Initial installation process 1 When using for the first time, you must set the date and time of the device. Slide the on/off switch on the side of the device downwards for approximately two seconds. XX The device turns on and the start-up screen is displayed. 4.3.1 Setting date & time Follow the description in the chapter "Setting date & time" (see also chapter 8.2.3 Setting date & time, page 27).
4.4 Enabling/disabling the keypad lock 4.5 Accessories The keypad lock deactivates all keys on the device. The timer function of the device continues to function. 4.5.1 Connecting the headphones 1 Slide the HOLD switch up into the HOLD position to lock the keypad of the device. XX The lock symbol Z appears on the display. 2 Slide the HOLD switch down to the Off position to disengage the HOLD.
EAR MIC EAR EAR MIC MIC MIC 3 Turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level. The speaker is switched off when headphones are connected. 4.5.2 Connecting an external microphone Note • If you connect an external microphone to the device, the recording source will switch automatically and the device microphone will turn off. 1 Stop the recording currently in progress. 2 Insert the jack into the microphone connection MIC on the top of the device. Table of contents 4.
1 Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer. 4.6.1 Transferring files from or to the device 2 Insert the micro USB plug into the USB port on the side of the device. XX The device is displayed as a mass storage device in File Explorer. You can use the File Explorer to access the device data without installing additional software. It is automatically displayed, similarly to a USB memory stick or card, as a mass storage device. 1 Connect the device to the computer as described.
5 Record The device offers many features that you can use during recording or to improve the quality of a recording. 5.1 Recording settings Before starting a recording, set the required recording quality and microphone sensitivity. Caution • Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device while it is recording. If you do this, data may be damaged or lost. Device malfunctions may also occur. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a to select the desired folder for the recording.
5.1.1 Displaying the remaining recording time 1 In stop mode press the stop key j. XX The remaining recording time in the memory is shown in hours and minutes. 5.1.2 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.
6 Playback 6.1 Selecting a recording 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a to select the desired folder for the recording. XX The following symbols will be displayed, depending on the selected folder: u, v, w, x – internal memory. 2 Press b while the device is stopped. XX The position indicator jumps to the start of the next file. 3 Press h while the device is stopped. XX The position indicator jumps to the start of the preceding recording. 6.
XX The symbol of the selected repeat mode is displayed on the display: n – no repeat Í – repeat folder playback Ì – repeat file playback 5 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 6.4.1 Endless loop / sequence repeating 6.5 Protecting a recording / lock file You can protect recordings against unintentional deletion. 1 Select the required file as described. 2 Press MENU briefly. 3 Using h / b select LOCK. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 1 Select the required file as described.
7 Delete You can delete an individual recording on the device or all the recordings in the folder 7.1 Deleting recordings on the device You can delete individual recordings from the device. Connect the device to a computer if you want to delete multiple files. Caution • Only delete the recordings that you no longer need. Keep in mind that deleted recordings can not be recovered. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen) select the folder in which you wish to delete a recording by pressing a.
8 Settings Press and hold the MENU key for at least two seconds while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu. Note SP – (Short play) above-average recording time, Format: WAV, 128 kbit/s 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 5 Press the j key to exit the menu. Tip • Press the j key at the end of an operation to return to the stop mode. Press the j key during the operation to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode.
Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 8.1.3 Setting microphone sensitivity 8.1.4 Monitoring during recording You can customize the microphone settings to suit the recording conditions. Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid recording background noises and to adapt to the recording environment.
8.1.5 Setting auto divide You can automatically divide large recordings, such as a multi-hour meeting recording. Once the set time has been reached, the device stops the current recording and automatically starts a new one. 8.2 Device settings 8.2.1 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU for at least two seconds. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU for at least two seconds. 2 Press e to select the DIVIDE function.
7 Press b. 8 Press + / – to set the day. Press the record key, g, to confirm. 9 Press b. Press the j key to exit the menu. 10 Press + / – to set the hours. 3 Press h / b, to automatically turn the device off after 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes' inactivity. 4 5 Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 8.2.3 Setting date & time The date and time entered are saved with each recording as the recording time.
9 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. 9.1 Service functions Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 9.1.2 Device reset This function is used to return all settings to the factory defaults. Recordings and files are not deleted.
XX The remaining memory space in megabytes is shown on the display. 3 Press the j key to exit the menu. 9.2 Replacing batteries or rechargeable batteries Caution • Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device while it is recording. If you do this, data may be damaged or lost. Device malfunctions may also occur. When the batteries are nearly empty, the battery indicator blinks; you should replace them. Proceed as described in 4.1 Inserting the batteries.
9.4 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause/solution The device does not turn on • The batteries or rechargeable batteries are not inserted correctly. XX Check to ensure that the batteries or rechargeable batteries are correctly inserted. Make sure the polarity is correct. • Batteries are empty. XX Replace or recharge the batteries. The device does not playback • The keypad lock may be enabled. recordings XX Slide the HOLD switch to the "Off" position. • No recordings are saved in the device.
10 Appendix Technical data Internal memory TF card, 4 GB 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. Recording format HQ – WAV, 384 kbit/s SP – WAV, 128 kbit/s Speaker Frequency range: 750 – 18,000 Hz Output: 110 mW Recording time Internal storage HQ – 17 h SP – 623h 10.
˜ The conformity with the relevant EU directives is confirmed by the CE mark. Declaration of Conformity Speech Processing Solutions GmbH hereby declares that the device DVT1100 fully complies with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2009/125/EC. A complete Declaration of Conformity for this product is available at www.philips.com/dictation. This product was manufactured using high-quality materials and components which may be recycled and reused.
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