Connect the docking station Hands-free recording Install the recorder Hands-free transcription Insert and eject the memory card Use Philips SpeechExec software Charge the battery Advanced configuration Charge using the docking station Download recordings to the computer Charge using the USB cable...
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File information Record menu Profile Line-in Record notification beep Edit mode Encryption Voice activation Display menu Brightness Backlight Appearance Record lamp Language Device menu Beep Acoustic feedback Power save Date & time Slide switch Auto backspace Device information Format card USB charge USB audio Hands-free mode...
1 Important • Only Philips rechargeable Li-ion batteries ACC8100 (and no others) can be charged in the device. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. • Remove the battery from the device if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
About this user manual temporarily discontinue use. • Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, or skateboarding, etc. You could be a hazard to your- You can find a quick overview of your device in the following self and other road users, and possibly be breaking the law.
2 Your digital dictation What's in the box 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 more: www . philips . com / dictaton.
Overview of the recorder a LED light • Red: device is recording in overwrite or append mode • Green: device is recording in insert mode • Yellow: data is being transferred to/from the computer b Microphones c Screen d Function keys F1, F2, F3 •...
File is encrypted ( Encryption, p. 25) A foot switch is connected to the docking station • The recorder can be used for hands-free recording and transcription by connecting the optional Philips foot switch to the docking station. Hands-free recording and transcription, p. 20.
Current file number/Total number of files • Micro USB connection for the computer e Foot switch connector • Connect the Philips foot control LFH2210 (optional) for hands-free dictation and transcription. Hands-free recording and transcription, p. 20. f Power supply connector...
3 Get started Insert and eject the memory card The device operates with a SD/SDHC memory card and supports cards with storage capacities of up to 32 GB. Your recorder is packaged with a memory card already inserted and Caution formatted.
• Do not remove the memory card while recording is in progress. Data may be damaged or lost. Place the recorder in the docking station. • Philips uses approved industry standards for memory cards, X The recorder starts charging. but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device.
Initial installation process Power-save mode The initial installation process starts when first using the device By default, the recorder will enter power-save mode after 5 or possibly if there has been a long interruption to the power minutes of inactivity. Lift up the recorder or press any button to supply.
Voice-acti- vated recording, p. 18. The recorder can be used for hands-free recording by con- necting the optional Philips foot switch to the docking station. • For best recording results, speak clearly and keep the Hands-free recording, p. 20.
Add to or overwrite a recording Note You can edit an existing recording by overwriting a part of it or inserting additional recording. • When you edit, the recording quality of the original While the recorder is in stop mode, press F2 (Menu) and recording is used.
Playback Adjusting playback speed Press F3 (Speed) repeatedly during playback to toggle Selecting a file between faster, slower and normal playback speed. X Playback speed becomes faster (+30 %) and the D icon Press + while the device is in stop mode. will be displayed.
Delete Delete all files You can delete individual files from the device, part of a file or While the recorder is in stop mode, press F2 (Menu) and delete all files simultaneously. select File > Delete all. Press F2 (OK) to confirm the deletion. Note X All files are deleted.
5 Use more of your Index marks recorder Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points of reference. To add an index mark, press F1 (Index) during recording or playback. Voice-activated recording X The index number is displayed for one second. X Up to 32 index marks can be set per file.
Note tion bar. To locate an instructions, press + / – while the recorder is in • Keywords must first be set up with Philips Speech Exec software. Advanced configuration, p. 22. stop mode ( Selecting a file, p. 16). • By default, the keyword category Author with the To delete an instruction, follow the steps for deleting a part keywords ‘DPM8200’...
The recorder can be used for hands-free recording and tran- ing accidentally deleted and mark them as finished. With the scription by connecting the optional Philips foot pedal LFH2210 priority-setting option, urgent recordings can be prioritized to the docking station. In this operating mode, you can control during transcription.
• T (Toggle) position: Press and release the right pedal to start recording. For short pauses, press the right pedal Connect the optional Philips foot pedal to the food pedal of the foot pedal again. To continue recording, press the...
Connect the recorder to the computer using the USB cable Advanced configuration or the docking station. Philips SpeechExec software provides a wizard that guides users By default, the recordings on the recorder will be down- through the configurations and settings of the device. The wizard...
Slide switch Note Auto backspace Device information • Some settings, such as defining keywords, file encryption or Format card device lock, are available only through Philips SpeechExec USB charge software. Advanced configuration, p. 22. USB audio Hands-free mode Menu list...
Keywords can be controlled by the integrated motion sensor. The motion used to identify recordings and automatic file routing in Philips sensor senses when the device is placed on the desk SpeechExec software. Assign keywords (author ID and work or held in the hand and sets the microphone mode type), p.
• All recording profiles can be customized with Philips • Encrpyted files can only be played with Philips Speech Exec SpeechExec software. Advanced configuration, p. 22. software.
Set the date and time, p. 13 up screen, p. 9. Slide switch Record lamp You can customize the functionality of the slide switch. By default, Enable/disable the LED light. the slide switch is set to Philips. Position Interna- Philips Philips German...
Hands-free mode The recorder can be used for hands-free recording and tran- scription by connecting the optional Philips foot switch LFH2210 to the docking station. In this operating mode, you can control the recording and playback functions with the foot switch.
Failure to properly update the firmware may result in the device malfunctioning. • Press F1 (Back) to cancel the operation. • Firmware updates can be performed automatically via Philips SpeechExec software. Use Philips SpeechExec software, p. 22.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/solution The device does not turn on • Battery is empty. X Recharge the battery. • The device is turned off. X Turn the power on. Power on/off, p. 12. • The device is in power-save mode. X Lift up the recorder or press any button to reactivate it.
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