User manual SpeechMike Premium Air (SMP4000)
Table of Contents 1. Important ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 3 Cleaning and disinfection ....................................................................................................................... 4 Disposal of your old product ..
1. Important 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. View this user manual online: help.speechmike.com/ smp4000 Safety instructions • Protect the device from rain and liquids to prevent damage to the device or a short circuit.
Use in aircraft Wireless transmitters can negatively affect the operation of other electronic equipment, causing them to malfunction. Turn off your device when you travel in aircraft. Cleaning and disinfection • Contact your local town or city officials for battery disposal information. You can also call 1-800-822-8837 or visit www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-off locations. • For assistance, visit our website www.philips.com/support or call 1-800-243-3050 toll free.
CAUTION This symbol warns of damage to the device and possible data loss. Damage can be caused by improper handling.
2. Your SpeechMike 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/dictation.
Overview 1. Microphone 2. Record LED 3. Wireless connection LED 4. Battery/command LED 5. Insert/overwrite LED; Button mode LED 6. End-of-letter/priority button 7. Instruction button 8. Insert/overwrite button 9. Record button 10. Rewind button 11. Fast forward button 12. Play/pause button 13. Left mouse button 14. Touch navigation/left mouse button 15. Right mouse button 16. Programmable function buttons 17. Speaker 18. Power button 19. Command button 20. Left mouse button 21.
Overview of the docking station 1. Charging LED 2. Wireless connection LED 3. Foot control port 4. Micro USB port for PC connection 5. Micro USB port for charging 6.
3. Get started CAUTION Charge via USB power supply unit Before you connect the device, first read the Safety instructions [3]. Charging the battery • Charge the built-in battery before you use the device for the first time or if you haven’t used it for an extended time period. • If the battery is completely discharged and your device turns off, allow the battery to charge for a while before you turn on the device. • A complete recharge cycle for normally discharged batteries takes about 3 hours.
X During charging, the battery LED glows orange. X When charging is complete, the battery LED glows green. Learn about the battery status X During charging, the battery LED on the SpeechMike and on the docking station glow orange. If the battery is deeply discharged, the battery LED on the SpeechMike flashes orange. In this case, the device cannot be operated until the battery LED glows orange. X When charging is complete, the battery LED on the SpeechMike and on the docking station glow green.
• Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds. X The SpeechMike beeps and the connection LED on the docking station glows red. NOTE The SpeechMike can't be turned off while it is in the docking station. To turn it off, remove your SpeechMike from the docking station first. X When pairing is finished, the wireless connection LED on the SpeechMike and on the docking station glow green. NOTE If you experience connection problems, see LED colors and meanings [25] for more information.
NOTE Make sure to keep a minimum distance of 50 cm (18 inches) between the docking station and other wireless devices, such as smartphones or laptops. If the distance is less than 50 cm (18 inches), there might be interferences between the docking station and other wireless devices. If no connected docking station is found, insert the SpeechMike into your desired docking station for about 4 seconds to pair them.
4. Use your SpeechMike NOTE Any operations, e.g. recording or configuring your SpeechMike with SpeechControl driver and configuration software, have to be executed with the docking station connected to your computer. Do not connect the SpeechMike directly to the computer via a USB cable for this purpose. Connecting the SpeechMike directly to the computer is only intended for charging the device.
SpeechMike key TIP To test settings and key functions, use the Device test section on the Device tab. INS/OVR SpeechMike key The Device Control Center software allows to start and control other applications with the keys on the SpeechMike. The Device Control Center software includes pre-installed profiles that make the SpeechMike ready for immediate operation with Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software and Microsoft Powerpoint. Additional profiles for other applications can be programmed.
5. Browse and select the application executable and click on Open. A profile for the selected application will be added to the list of profiles. NOTE Exit the target application during configuration. Open the application when the device configuration settings are saved. 6. Select a button from the button column and click the icon to assign a shortcut. You can assign different shortcuts for pressing and releasing a key. The shortcut editor window is displayed. 8.
NOTE • Before you connect the foot control to the docking station, make sure that the docking station is neither connected to the computer nor to the power outlet, as otherwise the foot control might not be detected. • Recording and playback of dictations with a Philips foot control requires dictation software such as Philips SpeechExec to be installed on the computer.
Download the firmware update for your SpeechMike model from www.philips.com/dictation. Click the Import button and select the folder with the firmware files to be imported. NOTE Make sure to upgrade your device together with all the accessories you are commonly using, including the docking station (or for some devices the optional remote control).
5. Button modes With your SpeechMike, you can control various applications on your computer or in your browser. You have different button modes available for this purpose: • Event mode [19] • Keyboard mode [20] • Browser mode [21] • Windows speech recognition mode [22] • Dragon for Mac mode [23] • Dragon for Windows mode [24] You can change the button assignment for each mode in SpeechControl software. Download the software for free at www.dictation.philips.com/speechcontrol.
Event mode The Event mode is the default mode of your SpeechMike. In this mode, each button on your SpeechMike is assigned to a command. In SpeechControl software, you can define which commands should be executed by pressing or releasing a desired button on your SpeechMike in order to control various computer applications.
Keyboard mode Assign a button on your SpeechMike to a shortcut you are using on your computer in order to control various computer applications. In SpeechControl software, you can define which commands should be executed by pressing a desired button on your SpeechMike. In this mode, you can also operate Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software on a Windows computer by using the pre-configured Dragon shortcuts.
Browser mode Assign a SpeechMike button to a shortcut or a command in your browser in order to control various browser based dictation applications. In SpeechControl software, you can define which commands should be executed by pressing a desired button on your SpeechMike.
Windows speech recognition mode In this mode, you can operate the pre-installed Windows speech recognition software on a Windows computer by using the pre-configured Windows shortcuts.
Dragon for Mac mode In this mode, you can operate Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software on a Mac computer by using the pre-configured Dragon shortcuts.
Dragon for Windows mode In this mode, you can operate Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software on a Windows computer by using the pre-configured Dragon shortcuts.
6. Troubleshooting Find the most common problems you could encounter with the SpeechMike in the following table. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the supporting Philips partner you purchased the device from. Problem Cause Solution The SpeechMike is completely without function • Some computer providers limit the output power of USB ports to 100mA. These ports may not provide enough power for the SpeechMike to function properly.
SpeechMike Docking station Meaning off green • battery full • connection bad orange + vibration green red + vibration orange red orange short red flashing short red flashing after USB connection off red Meaning • battery full • connection OK green SpeechMike • connection interrupted • wireless connection OK but no USB connection • restoring USB connection; will connect shortly green—for 5 seconds (after shortly pressing the Power button) orange—for 5 seconds (after shortly pressing the
7. Technical data Wireless connectivity • Wireless technology: 2.4 GHz ISM Band • Modulation: 8 FSK • Maximum range: up to 5 m (16 ft) Audio • Microphone type: electret condenser microphone • Characteristic: uni-directional • Frequency response: 200 – 12 000 Hz • Sensitivity: -37 dBV @ 1 kHz • Signal-to-noise ratio: > 70 dBA Sound • Lead-free soldered product Operation conditions • Temperature: 5° – 45° C / 41° – 113° F • Humidity: 10% – 90% System requirements • Processor: Intel Pentium 4, 1.
8. Certifications FCC Warning Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Issue date 2021-07-06 © 2021 Speech Processing Solutions GmbH. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Philips and the Philips shield emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used by Speech Processing Solutions GmbH under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
