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4.7 Connecting to a computer 4.7.1 Transferring files from or to the device 4.7.2 Disconnecting from a computer 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 overviews 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.
8.1.5 Setting the timer 8.1.6 Enabling/disabling voice-activated recording 8.1.7 Setting auto divide 8.1.8 Enabling/disabling the record indicator 8.2 Display settings 8.2.1 Select language 8.2.2 Adjusting the display contrast 8.2.3 Enabling/disabling the background light 8.3 Device settings 8.3.1 Set date & time 8.3.2 AUTO-OFF 8.3.3 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones 9 Service 9.1 Service functions 9.1.1 Display device information 9.1.2 Memory formatting 9.1.3 Device reset 9.
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.
1.1.3 Hearing protection 1.1.5 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 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. Warning • This symbol warns of danger to persons. Bodily injury or damage could be caused by improper handling. 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.
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3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides a b c d e f g h i j k l m 10 On/off switch, 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 Display Operating panel with keys Speaker Noise reduction Operating panel with keys External microphone socket, (stereo jack, 3.5 mm) Microphone Headphone socket (stereo jack, 3.
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3.4.1 Menu overview Note Enabling/disabling key and signal tones Set file location Display device information Device reset • In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key to call the menu. • Press h / b to select one of the following menus: Ò, Ó, Ô, Õ.
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 rechargeable batteries, page 5). 3 Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries as shown into the device. Make sure the polarity is correct. 4 Fold the cover in. Push the cover up until it engages. 4.
4.2 Power on/off 4.3 Initial installation process 1 When using for the first time, you must set the display language as well as 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 Language selection Follow the description in the chapter "Select language" (see also chapter 8.2.1 Select language, page 31). Note • Your language might not be available.
2 Slide the on/off switch down to the Off position to disengage the keypad lock. 4.5 Inserting a microSD card 3 Insert the memory card until it snaps into place. 4 To remove the card press the memory card slightly until the snapping mechanism unlocks and the card is ejected. Caution Note • Do not remove the memory card while recording is in progress. If you do this, data may be damaged or lost. 1 Flip the memory card slot cover to the side.
4.6.2 Connecting an external microphone 4.6 Accessories Note Depending on the type of the device, the product package may include various accessories. Additional accessories may be obtained directly from your retailer. 4.6.1 How to connect headphones Warning • 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. Observe the Hearing safety instructions (see also chapter 1.1.
4.7 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 automatically displayed as a mass storage device. It is a convenient way to store, back up and and move files. (see also chapter 4.7.1 Transferring files from or to the device, page 18). 1 Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer.
Caution • Do not disconnect the device from the computer while files are transferred from or to the device (the status LED indicator flashes yellow when data is being transferred). This this may damage or corrupt the files. • Do not format the drive of the device on a computer. If you want to delete all data, use the Format memory function (see also chapter 9.1.2 Memory formatting, page 35). 4.7.2 Disconnecting from a computer 1 Select Eject USB in File Explorer.
2 The device offers many features that you can use during recording or to improve the quality of a recording. Use the timer and the voice activation functions to start a recording automatically. Point the built-in microphone toward the sound source and press g. XX The record/play indicator lights red. The recording duration and the remaining recording time are displayed in the selected folder on the display. 3 Press g to pause recording. XX The record/play indicator will blink red. 5.
Tip • If you are to start a long recording session, replace or recharge the batteries before you begin. 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 5.2.
6 Playback 6.1 Selecting a recording 1 Press a to select the desired folder while the device is stopped. XX The following symbols will be displayed, depending on the selected location folder: u, v, w, x – internal memory, ¡, ¢, £, ¤ – memory card.. 6.2 Playback a recording 1 Select the required file as described. 2 Press e to playback the selected file. XX The record/play indicator will light green. The total playback time of the current file will be shown on the display.
6.4 Quick search 6 Press + / – to repeat a certain recording/file or a folder automatically. XX The symbol of the selected repeat mode is displayed on the display:  – repeat a file Á – repeat all files in a folder à – repeat a selection/sequence a Press a to specify the sequence start point. b Press a to specify the sequence end point. Ä – Random playback 7 Press the record keyg to confirm. XX Playback of the recording or folder starts.
6.6 Protecting a recording / lock file You can protect recordings against unintentional deletion. 1 Select the required file as described. 2 Press the Menu key. 3 Press h / b to select the file menu Ò. 4 Press the record key g to confirm. 5 Press + / – to select the Lock file function. 6 Press the record key g to confirm. 7 Use + / – Lock to select. 8 Press the record key g to confirm. 6.7 Unprotect / unlock file 1 Select the required file as described. 2 Press the Menu key.
7 Delete 7 Press g to confirm the deletion. XX The recording is deleted. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. You can delete an individual recording on the device or all the recordings in the folder. 7.2 Deleting all recordings in the folder 7.1 Deleting recordings on the device You can delete all recordings in the selected folder. Connect the device to a computer if you want to rename an entire folder. You can delete individual recordings from the device.
8 Settings Press and hold the the Menu keyfor at least two seconds while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu. Note 6 Press + / – to select if you want to save the files in the internal memory or on the microSD card. 7 Press the record key g to confirm. 8 Press the j key to exit the menu. Tip • Press the j keyat the end of an operation to return to the stop mode. Press the j keyduring the operation to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 8.
6 Press + / – to select the required recording quality. XX The selected quality setting icon will be displayed. ‹ – high quality, format: WAV, 384 kbit/s Ž – above-average recording time, format: WAV, 128 kbit/s Œ – maximum recording time, format: WAV, 64/32 kbit/s 5 Press the record key g to confirm. 6 Press + / – to select the required recording quality. XX The selected microphone/recording sensitivity icon will be displayed.
In stop mode, drag the switch on the side of the device upwards into the position N.R. N.R 1 2 Press the record keyg to start recording. XX If this feature is on, the [ symbol is displayed. Note • Noise reduction is only possible with PCM recording quality €. If you switch on noise reduction, the device automatically switches to PCM recording quality €. 8.1.5 Setting the timer You can use this function to start a recording at a specified date and time.
17 Press + / – to select the Duration function to set the recording duration. 18 Press the record key g to confirm. 19 Press + / – to set the required recording duration. Press no limit for unlimited recording. 8.1.6 Enabling/disabling voice-activated recording If voice-activated recording is enabled, recording session 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.
8.1.7 Setting auto divide 8.1.8 Enabling/disabling the record indicator 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. This function allows you to switch off the status LED. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ.
8.2 Display settings 8 Tip 8.2.1 Select language Note • Your language might not be available. Select an alternative one. Press the j key to exit the menu. • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 8.2.2 Adjusting the display contrast 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. 2 Press the h / b key to select the display settings menu Ô.
8.2.3 Enabling/disabling the background light 8.3 Device settings 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. 8.3.1 Set date & time 2 Press the h / b key to select the display settings menu Ô. 3 Press the record key g to confirm. 4 Press + / – to select the Backlit function. 5 Press the record key g to confirm. 6 Press + / – to select from the following settings: 8s, 20s, On. 7 Press the record key g to confirm. 8 Press the j key to exit the menu.
13 Press + / – to set the month. 8.3.2 AUTO-OFF 14 Press b. The device switches off automatically if no keyis pressed within a preset period of time. This saves power. 15 Press + / – to set the day. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. 16 Press the record key g to confirm. 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ. 17 Press + / – to select the Set time function. 3 Press the record key g to confirm. 18 Press the record key g to confirm.
8.3.3 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ. 3 Press the record key g to confirm. 4 Press + / – to select the Device sounds function. 5 Press the record key g to confirm. 6 Press + / – to enable/disable the keyand signal tones. 7 Press the record key g to confirm. 8 Press the j key to exit the menu.
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. 8 Press the stop keyj to return to the stop mode. 9.1.2 Memory formatting Caution • Formatting the memory deletes all recordings and files saved on the device. 9.1 Service functions You can use this feature to delete all data and format the selected memory. 9.1.
9 Use + / – OK to select. 10 Press the record key g to confirm. 9.2 Replacing batteries or rechargeable batteries Caution Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 9.1.3 Device reset This function is used to return all settings to the factory defaults. Recordings and files are not deleted. • Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device while it is recording. If you do this, data may be damaged or lost.
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Problem 9.3 Troubleshooting 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 on/off switch to the "Off" position. • No recordings are saved in the device.
10 Appendix Technical data Internal memory NAND-Flash, 8 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. Memory card microSD card up to 32 GB SDHC optimized for class 6 or higher 10.
Technical data Sampling rate HQ – 24 kHz SP – 8 kHz LP – 8 kHz System requirements Operating system: Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP (32-bit, SP 2), MacOS X 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 DVT1250 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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