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4.7.2 Disconnecting from a computer Table of contents 1 Important safety information 1.1 Safety instructions 2 About this user manual 2.2 Symbols used 3 Your recorder 3.1 Product highlights 3.2 Package contents 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 4.3.1 Select language 4.3.2 Set date & time 4.4 Enabling/disabling the keypad lock 4.
8.1.8 Setting auto divide 8.1.9 Enable/disable the recording indicator 8.2 Display settings 8.2.1 Select language 8.2.2 Adjusting the display contrast 8.2.3 Adjusting the backlight 8.2.4 Setting demonstration mode 8.3 Device settings 8.3.1 Set date & time 8.3.2 Enabling/disabling ClearVoice 8.3.3 AUTO-OFF 8.3.4 Alarm clock 8.3.5 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones 9 Service 9.1 Service functions 9.1.1 Display device information 9.1.2 Memory formatting 9.2 Updating the firmware 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. 2.1 Model-specific features and diagrams Caution • This symbol warns of damage to the device and possible data loss. Damage can be caused by improper handling. Warning • This symbol warns of danger to persons. Bodily injury or damage could be caused by improper handling.
3 Your recorder 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 Package contents a b c d e Device Quick start guide USB cable to connect to a computer Two AAA batteries DVT2700: DVD with speech recognition software Note • Please note that some individual components may not be included in delivery with your model. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your distributor. EN DITION able a port ch. RE spee te into dicta recorded ON DV you cane your DR AG Edition, scrib rder king tran Reco sn’t, king rallySpea it off. y.
3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides a b c d e f g h i j k 10 Eye for wrist strap ON/OFF switch / HOLD (keypad lock) Slot for memory card (microSD card) Microphone Status LED: Red – device is recording Green – device is playing back Orange – data is being transferred to/from the computer Display Operating panel with keys Speaker Micro USB port for computer connection Headphone socket (stereo jack plug, 3.
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3.4.1 Menu overview Note • The symbol of the selected menu tab is highlighted in blue.
4 First steps 2 Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries into the device as shown. Make sure the polarity is correct. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. 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 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. 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 Select language 1 Press h / b to select the required display language.
6 Press the record key g. 7 Press h / b to switch between the 12/24-hour system. 8 Press the record key g. The keypad lock deactivates all keys on the device. The timer function of the device continues to function. 9 Press h / b to set the hours. 1 Slide the HOLD switch up into the HOLD position to lock the keypad of the device. XX The display briefly shows On Hold and turns off. 2 Slide the HOLD switch down to the Off position to disengage the keypad lock.
4.5 Insert microSD card Caution • 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. 2 Insert the microSD card into the card slot with the contacts facing upwards. 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 8.1.1 Set file location, page 27).
• Power supply via USB: Record while powered through USB without draining the battery. You can record until the memory is full. Tip • To start recording press the record key g for at least two seconds while the device is connected to the computer. 3 1 Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer. 2 Insert the micro USB plug into the USB port on the bottom of the device. XX The device is displayed as a mass storage device in File Explorer.
Caution • Do not disconnect the device from the computer while files are transferred from or to the device (the status LED indicator flashes orange 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 37).
5 Record 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 recording automatically. 5.1 Creating a recording Before starting a recording, set the required recording quality and microphone sensitivity. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a to select the desired folder for the recording.
5.2 Starting recording automatically You have two options to start automatic recording: Timer function and voice activation. 1 Customize the voice-activated recording settings in the Settings menu and turn on the feature (see also chapter 8.1.7 Enabling/ disabling voice-activated recording, page 30). XX If this feature is on, the ‚ icon is displayed. 2 Press the g key. XX The devices switches to standby mode. The (|) symbol will be displayed. Recording will start when you begin speaking.
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 8.3.2 Enabling/disabling ClearVoice, page 35). 6.1 Select a recording 1 2 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, à, á, â, ã, ä – memory card displayed. 6.1.
6.2 Playing a recording back Tip 6.3 Adjusting playback speed 1 • When the device is in the stop mode, playback will start with a three-second rewind. This function is especially helpful during transcription of recordings. Press and hold the ~ key for at least two seconds during playback. a This will switch the device to slow playback. The c icon will be displayed. b This will switch the device to fast playback. The U icon will be 1 Select the required file as described.
6.5 Repeat a file / repeat a sequence You can automatically repeat playback of a certain file or entire folder (= endless loop). 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a/MENU for at least two seconds. 2 Press h / b to select the function Repeat. 3 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 4 Using either h / b, select whether you wish either the playback of an individual recording/file or a folder to repeat automatically.
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 Caution • You can use the Overwrite mode to delete the existing recording from its current position! 2 In stop mode (start-up screen) select the folder in which you wish to edit a recording by pressing a. 3 Press h / b to select the recording that you wish to edit.
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. 7.2 Deleting recordings on the device You can delete individual recordings from the device. Connect the device to a computer if you want to rename or delete entire folders. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen) select the folder in which you wish to divide a recording by pressing a.
8 Settings Press and hold the a/MENU key for two seconds while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu.. 5 Press h / b, to select if you want to save the files in the internal memory or on the microSD card. 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 7 Press the ~ key to exit the menu. Note • Press the ~ key at the end of an operation to return to stop mode. Press the ~ key during the operation to cancel the operation without saving and return to stop mode.
5 Press h / b to select the required recording quality. XX The selected quality setting symbol is shown on the display. ‡ – highest quality, uncompressed, format: WAV, 1,411 kbit/s … – excellent quality, format: MP3, 192 kbit/s ƒ – high quality, format: MP3, 96 kbit/s ˆ – above-average recording time: Format: MP3, 64 kbit/s † – longer recording time, format: MP3, 8 kbit/s 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 7 Press the ~ key to exit the menu.
8.1.4 Setting editing mode 8.1.5 Enabling/disabling silent recording You can edit an existing recording by overwriting a part of it or adding a new recording at its end. You can use the Overwrite mode to delete the existing recording from its current position! Use this function to turn off display indication, LED status, and the signal tones during a recording. This allows you to record while there is no visible indication on the display that a recording is being made.
8.1.6 Setting the timer You can use this function to start a recording at a specified date and time. 11 Press the record key, g, to confirm. XX If this feature is on, the À icon is displayed. The device will start recording at a specified time. 12 Press h / b to select the Off function, to turn off the timer. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a/MENU for at least two seconds. 2 Press a to select the recording settings menu Ó. 3 Press h / b to select the function Timer.
5 Press h / b to select the function On. 8.1.8 Setting auto divide 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 7 Press h / b to switch between voice activation level 1 (very sensitive, the device switches on at low volume) and level 9 (lowest sensitivity, the device turns on at higher volume). Press h / b when the device is in recording mode to adjust the voice activation level. You can automatically divide large recordings, such as a multi-hour meeting recording.
8.1.9 Enable/disable the recording indicator This function allows you to switch off the status LED. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a/MENU for at least two seconds. 2 Press a to select the device settings menu ×. 3 Press h / b to select the function Record lamp. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 5 Press h / b, to select whether you want to turn the status LED on or off. 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 7 Press the ~ key to exit the menu. 8.2 Display settings 8.2.
8.2.2 Adjusting the display contrast 4 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a/MENU for at least two seconds. 5 2 Press a to select the device settings menu Ô. 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 3 Press h / b to select the function Contrast. 7 Press the ~ key to exit the menu. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 5 Press h / b to select the required display contrast. 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 7 Press the ~ key to exit the menu. Press the record key, g, to confirm.
4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 5 Press h / b to select the function On. 5 Press h / b to select the required year. 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. XX If this feature is on, the saved images are output sequentially to the display. 6 Press the record key g. 7 Press h / b to set the required month. 7 Press the ~ key to end demonstration mode. 8 Press the record key g. 8 Press the ~ key to exit the menu.
Tip • Press the ~ key to cancel the operation without saving and return to stop mode. Tip • Press the ~ key to cancel the operation without saving and return to stop mode. 8.3.2 Enabling/disabling ClearVoice 8.3.3 AUTO-OFF Turn on the ClearVoice function for better playback quality. Dynamic emphasis on quiet passages to improve the intelligibility of quiet voices. The device switches off automatically if no key is pressed within a preset period of time. This saves power.
8.3.4 Alarm clock 11 Press h / b to select the Off function, to turn off the alarm. You can use the device as an alarm clock or an appointment reminder. The alarm goes off or a selected file is played at a pre-set time. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a/MENU for at least two seconds. 2 Press a to select the device settings menu ×. 3 Press h / b to select the function Alarm. 4 Tip • Press the ~ key to cancel the operation without saving and return to stop mode. 8.3.
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 9.1.2 Memory formatting Caution • Formatting the memory deletes all recordings and files saved on the device. You can use this feature to delete all data and format the selected memory.
Tip • Press the ~ key to cancel the operation without saving and return to stop mode. 9.2 Updating the firmware XX The firmware is automatically updated. This will only take a few minutes. The device will then switch off. Caution • Wait until the firmware update is complete before calling up other device functions. Failure to properly update the firmware may result in the device malfunctioning. Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware.
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 HOLD switch to the “Off” position. • No recordings are saved in the device.
Technical data 10 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. Memory card microSD card up to 32 GB SDHC Recording format PCM – WAV, 1,411 kbits/s SHQ – MP3, 192 kbits/s HQ – MP3, 96 kbits/s SP – MP3, 64 kbits/s LP – MP3, 8 kbits/s Speaker Frequency range: 70 – 15.
Technical data System requirements Operating system: Windows 8, 7, Vista, Mac OS X, Linux Temperature 5 ºC – 45 ºC / 41 ºF – 113 ºF Humidity 10 % – 90 %, non-condensing Table of contents Appendix 41
˜ 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 DVT2500 and DVT2700 fully comply 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.
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