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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/dictation DVT1250 EN User manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.7 Connecting to a computer Table of contents 4.7.1 Transferring files from or to the device 4.7.2 Disconnecting from a computer 1 Important safety information 5 Record 1.1 Safety instructions 5.1 Creating a recording 5.1.1 Recording using an external microphone 2 About this user manual 5.2 Starting recording automatically 2.1 Symbols used...
  • Page 4 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...

  • 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 • The manufacturer guarantees compliance with the maximum sound power of its audio players as determined by relevant regulatory bodies, but only with the original model of headphones supplied. If you need to replace these headphones, we recommend contacting your dealer to order the respective original Philips model.

  • Page 7: About This User Manual

    2 About this user manual Warning • This symbol warns of danger to persons. Bodily injury or damage You can find a quick overview of your device in the following pages. could be caused by improper handling. For detailed description, see the following chapters of this user 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 •...

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    3.2 What's in the box Device Two AAA batteries USB cable to connect to a computer Quick-start guide Quick start guide Digital Voice Tracer...

  • Page 10: Product Overviews

    3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides 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...

  • Page 11: Keys

    3.3.2 Keys 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 e Play recording (playback key), Pause playback (pause key) b Short press: jump to the next recording Long press: fast seek forward mode Menu navigation: call next menu tab...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Menu Overview

    Enabling/disabling key and signal tones 3.4.1 Menu overview Set file location Display device information Note 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.

  • Page 14: First Steps

    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 Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries as shown into the batteries and rechargeable batteries (see also chapter 1.1.1 device.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Inserting A Microsd Card

    Slide the on/off switch down to the Off position to disengage the keypad lock. Insert the memory card until it snaps into place. 4.5 Inserting a microSD card To remove the card press the memory card slightly until the snapping mechanism unlocks and the card is ejected. Caution Note •...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    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 • If you connect an external microphone to the device, the from your retailer. recording source will switch automatically and the device microphone will turn off.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Computer

    4.7 Connecting to a computer Caution You can select one of the following options once you have connected • Do not disconnect the device from the computer while files are the device to a computer transferred from or to the device (the status LED indicator flashes •...

  • Page 19: Disconnecting From A 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 function (see also...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Recording Using An External Microphone

    5.2.2 Use voice activation When voice-activated recording is enabled, recording will start • If you are to start a long recording session, replace or recharge when you begin speaking. When you stop speaking, the device will the batteries before you begin. automatically pause recording after three seconds of silence, and resume only when you begin speaking again.

  • Page 22: Playback

    6 Playback 6.2 Playback a recording 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 23: 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 24: Protecting A Recording / Lock File

    Press + / – to select the function. Lock file 6.6 Protecting a recording / lock file Press the record key g to confirm. You can protect recordings against unintentional deletion. Use + / – to select. Unlock Select the required file as described. Press the record key g to confirm.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Settings

    8 Settings Press + / – to select if you want to save the files in the internal memory or on the microSD card. Press and hold the the Menu keyfor at least two seconds while the Press the record key g to confirm. device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu.

  • Page 27: Setting Microphone Sensitivity

    Press + / – to select the required recording quality. Press the record key g to confirm. The selected quality setting icon will be displayed. ‹ – high quality, format: WAV, 384 kbit/s Press + / – to select the required recording quality. Ž – above-average recording time, The selected microphone/recording sensitivity icon will be format: WAV, 128 kbit/s...

  • Page 28: Setting The Timer

    In stop mode, drag the switch on the side of the device upwards Press the record key g to confirm. into the position N.R. Press + / – to select the function. Timer Press the record key g to confirm. Press + / –...

  • Page 29: Enabling/Disabling Voice-Activated Recording

    8.1.6 Enabling/disabling voice-activated recording Press + / – to select the function to set the recording Duration duration. If voice-activated recording is enabled, recording session will start when you begin speaking. When you stop speaking, the device will Press the record key g to confirm. automatically pause recording after three seconds of silence, and resume only when you begin speaking again.

  • Page 30: Setting Auto Divide

    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 This function allows you to switch off the status LED. meeting recording. Once the set time has been reached, the device In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key.

  • Page 31: Display Settings

    8.2 Display settings Press the j key to exit the menu. 8.2.1 Select language • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return Note to the stop mode. • Your language might not be available. Select an alternative one. 8.2.2 Adjusting the display contrast In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key.

  • Page 32: Enabling/Disabling The Background Light

    8.3 Device settings 8.2.3 Enabling/disabling the background light In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. 8.3.1 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 recording time.

  • Page 33: Auto-Off

    8.3.2 AUTO-OFF Press + / – to set the month. The device switches off automatically if no keyis pressed within a pre- Press b set period of time. This saves power. Press + / – to set the day. In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. Press the record key g to confirm.

  • Page 34: Enabling/Disabling Key And Signal Tones

    8.3.3 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones In stop mode (start-up screen), press the Menu key. Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ. Press the record key g to confirm. Press + / – to select the function.

  • Page 35: Service

    9 Service Press the stop keyj to return to the stop mode. 9.1.2 Memory formatting Do not perform any maintenance operations that are not described in this user manual. Do not disassemble the device into its component Caution parts to carry out repairs. The device may only be repaired in authorised service centres.

  • Page 36: Device Reset

    Use + / – to select. 9.2 Replacing batteries or rechargeable batteries Press the record key g to confirm. Caution • Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return while it is recording.
  • Page 37 Service...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Problem Possible cause/solution 9.3 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 •...

  • Page 39: Appendix

    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 Memory card microSD card updated at any time without prior notice. up to 32 GB SDHC optimized for class 6 or higher 10.1 Technical data...
  • Page 40 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 10.8, Linux Temperature 5 ºC – 45 ºC / 41 ºF – 113 ºF Humidity 10 % –...
  • Page 41 We accept no liability for changes, mistakes or printing errors. Packaging: Please observe the recycling and packaging provisions Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of applicable in your country. Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV and are used by Speech Processing Batteries: Used batteries should be disposed of at an official Solutions under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV.
  • Page 42 © 2017 Speech Processing Solutions GmbH. All rights reserved. Document version 1.1...

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