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Table of contents 1 Important safety information 1.1 Safety instructions 2 About this user manual 2.2 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 (DVT1000, DVT1500) 3.3.2 Front and rear sides (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 3.3.3 Keys (DVT1000, DVT1500) 3.3.4 Keys (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 3.3.5 Remote control (DVT5500, DVT7000) 3.4 Start-up screen 3.4.1 Menu overview 4 First steps 4.1 Inserting the batteries 4.
7 Edit & delete 7.1 Edit a recording 7.1.1 Add to or overwrite a recording 7.1.2 Split a recording 7.2 Deleting recordings on the device 8 Radio DVT5000 – DVT7000 8.1 Radio mode 8.2 Pre-set radio station 8.2.1 Saving radio stations automatically 8.2.2 Saving a radio station manually 8.2.3 Deleting a pre-set radio station 8.3 Set output devices for radio playback 8.4 Record from FM radio 9 Settings 9.1 Record settings 9.1.1 Set file location 9.1.
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 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/welcome. 3.
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3.3 Product overviews 3.3.1 Front and rear sides (DVT1000, DVT1500) 10 Digital Voice Tracer MENU INDEX/a MIC d e f g h i j k Power on/off key, keypad lock Microphone Status LED: Red – device is recording Green – device is playing back Yellow – data is being transferred to/from the computer Display Speaker Micro USB connection for the computer (not shown) Operating panel with keys External microphone socket (stereo jack plug, 3.5mm) 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 black.
4 First steps 2 DVT3000 – DVT7000: Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the device by opening the lock and removing the cover. 3 Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries as shown into the device. Make sure the polarity is correct. 4 Close the battery compartment cover. Use the installation guide on the following pages to start using your device quickly and easily.
4.2 Charging the rechargeable batteries in the device DVT3000 – DVT7000 4.3 Power on/off 1 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. 2 To power off, pull down the power switch on the side of the device again and hold for about two seconds. Note • The LFH9154 Philips rechargeable batteries can be charged in the device. Connect the device to a computer or use an external charger.
4.4 Initial installation process 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. 7 Press + / – to switch between the 12/24-hour system. 8 Press b . 9 Press + / – to set the hours. 10 Press b. 4.4.1 Select language 11 Press + / – to set the minutes. 1 Use the + / – keys to select the display language you want.
b The display shows general device-related data: Date and time, remaining recording time in the selected memory, firmware version of the device. 2 Caution Press the stop key j to return to the stop mode. 4.6 Enable/disable the keypad lock The keypad lock deactivates all keys on the device. The timer function of the device continues to function. 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.
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 9.1.1 Set file location, page 40). The display shows a folder icon which indicates where the recordings are currently being stored: u, v, w, x, y – internal memory, à, á, â, ã, ä – memory card. 4.8 Pull out the stand (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 4.9 Using the remote control (DVT5500, DVT7000) The battery is already inserted in the remote control.
Point the remote control at the receiver on the side of the device. The angle of the device should not exceed 80 degrees; the distance should not exceed three meters. Make sure there are no objects located between the remote control and the device. 4.11.1 How to connect headphones Scope of delivery: DVT3000 – DVT7000 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.
3 Turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level. The speaker is switched off when headphones are connected. 4.11.3 How to use the phone pick-up microphone Scope of delivery: DVT3500 4.11.2 Connecting an external microphone Caution Note • If you connect an external microphone to the device, the recording source will switch automatically and the device microphone will turn off. • Recording of phone calls is subject to the legal restrictions applicable in your country.
Stop the recording currently in progress. 1 Stop the recording currently in progress. 2 Insert the plug into the MIC microphone output on the top (DVT1000, DVT1500) or the side (DVT3000 – DVT7000) of the device. 2 Insert the plug into the MIC microphone output on the top (DVT1000, DVT1500) or the side (DVT3000 – DVT7000) of the device. 3 Put the microphone earpiece into your ear. 4 Start recording. 5 Call from any mobile or landline.
4.12 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 removable drive. It is a convenient way to store, back up and and move files. (see also chapter 4.12.1 Transferring files from or to the device, page 26).
Note 4.12.1 Transferring files from or to the device You can use the File Explorer to access the device data to installing additional software. The device is automatically displayed as a removable drive. 1 Connect the device to the computer as described. 2 Open File Explorer. XX The device will be displayed as a mass storage device named PHILIPS. Use the Voice folder for recordings and the Music folder for music files.
5 Record The device offers many features that you can use during recording or to improve the quality of a recording. Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points of reference. Use the timer and the voice activation functions to start a recording automatically. The pre-recording function allows to record the last five seconds before you press the record key. 5.
Note • Start a new recording: To stop the current recording and start a new one, press b. • Start playback: While recording, press e. The current recording session is stopped and the last three seconds of the recording are played back. • Add index marks: During a recording, press the INDEX/a to add an index mark (see also chapter 5.1.2 Add index marks, page 29).
5.1.2 Add index marks 1 Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points of reference. Press h / b to select index marks (see also chapter 6.2 Playback a recording or music file, page 32). Switch on the pre-recording function (see also chapter 9.1.9 Enable/disable pre-recording function (DVT3000 – DVT7000), page 44). 2 Press the g key. XX The device switches into a standby mode and records a fivesecond loop without saving it. 3 Press the g key.
5.2.2 Use voice activation When voice-activated recording is enabled, recording 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. Use the voice activation level to set the volume at which the device should begin recording. 1 Customize the voice-activated recording settings in the Settings menu and turn on the feature (see also chapter 9.1.
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 9.3.2 Enable/disable ClearVoice, page 50). 6.1 Select a recording 1 2 Press the INDEX/a, key to select the desired folder while the device is stopped. XX The following icons will be displayed, depending on the selected location folder: u, v, w, x, y – internal memory, à, á, â, ã, ä – memory card displayed.
6.1.1 Using calendar search to find the required file (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 6.2 Playback a recording or music file The search function of the device provides a listing of all stored files sorted by the record date. 1 Press MENU while the device is stopped. 2 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 3 Press h / b to select the required date. 4 Press + / – to select the required file. XX The first ten seconds of each highlighted file can be played as a preview. 5 Press e to play back the selected file.
Tip • DVT3000 – DVT7000: You can call up the equalizer and the playback mode settings while playing back the music files. • DVT5000 – DVT7000: Press F1/F2 to call up the playback speed and ClearVoice functions or to display the date, time and remaining recording time. 6.4 Quick search You can scan backward or forward in the current file at a fast speed. This allows to find a specific part of the recording.
4 Press + / – to repeat a certain file, folder or sequence automatically. XX The repeat mode icon will be displayed.  – repeat a file Á – repeat all files in a folder à – repeat a selection/sequence a Press INDEX/a, to repeat a sequence at a chosen start point. b Press INDEX/a, to repeat a sequence at a chosen end point. Ä – Random playback 5 Press the record key, g, to confirm. XX The repeat file, folder or sequence begins.
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 7.1.1 Add to or overwrite a recording You can edit an existing recording by overwriting a part of it or adding a new recording at its end.
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. 1 Press the INDEX/a button while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to select a folder in which you wish to split a file. 2 Press h / b to select the recording that you wish to split. 3 To split a recording, play and stop at the position where the split should be made. Press the j key to stop the playback.
8 Radio DVT5000 – DVT7000 Tip • Press F1 to exit the radio mode. Note Tip • The headphones are the device's antenna. Radio reception is only possible if headphones are connected to the device. • You can also use Menu to enter/exit the radio mode. a In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 8.1 Radio mode 1 Connect the headphones to the device. (see also chapter 4.11.1 How to connect headphones, page 22). 2 Press and hold the MENU key for at least 2 seconds to enter the radio mode.
3 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 8.2.3 Deleting a pre-set radio station 4 Press + / – to select the Auto search function. 1 Press h / b to select the radio station that you wish to delete. 5 Press the record key, g, to confirm. XX The device automatically seeks and stores the radio frequencies in the pre-sets. The device can store up to 20 radio stations. 2 Press and hold the delete key z or the ERASE for at least 2 seconds. 3 Press g to confirm the deletion. 8.2.
8.4 Record from FM radio You can record FM radio. 1 Start the radio as described, and select the radio station you want to record. 2 Press the g key. XX The record/play indicator lights red. 3 Press g to pause recording. 4 Press the j key to stop recording. XX The device returns to the radio mode.
9 Settings Press the MENU key while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu. 5 Press + / – 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 j key to exit the menu. Note • Press the j key at the end of an operation to return to the stop mode. Press the j key during the operation to cancel the operation without having to save and return to the stop mode. 9.1 Record settings 9.1.
7 Press the j key to exit the menu. Tip 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 7 Press the j key to exit the menu. • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 9.1.3 Set recording quality Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. Use the recording quality settings to set the file format and the quality of the recording as the data rate (bit rate).
5 Press + / – to select the required recording quality. XX The selected microphone/recording sensitivity icon will be displayed. ° – Dictation – optimized setting for the recording of a sound source close to the device. ± – Speech to text – optimized recording for subsequent editing using speech recognition software. ¯ – Conversation – optimized setting for the recording of multiple sound sources in close proximity to the device.
9.1.6 Enable/disable noise reduction (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 9.1.7 Setting editing mode When you record in environments with lots of noise in the background (e.g. while in a crowd or during a train or car journey), you can enable the noise reduction function to reduce the background noise. You can edit an existing recording by overwriting a part of it or adding a new one at its end.
9.1.8 Enable/disable quiet recording (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 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. 9.1.9 Enable/disable pre-recording function (DVT3000 – DVT7000) 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. The pre-recording function allows you to record the last five seconds before you press the record key.
9.1.10 Setting the timer 10 Press the record key, g, to confirm. You can use this function to start a recording at a specified date and time. The device can record from the device’s microphone, the radio or an external sound source. 11 Press + / – to select the Off function to turn off the timer. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 2 Press the h / b key to select the record settings menu Ó. 3 Press + / – to select the Timer function. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm.
5 Press + / – to select the On function. 9.1.12 Set 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 + / – when the device is in the Record mode to adjust the voice activation level. You can automatically divide large recordings, such as a multi-hour meeting recording.
9.1.13 Enable/disable the record indicator 9.1.14 Selecting an external sound source This fuction allows you to switch off the status LED. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ. If you connect an external microphone to the device, the recording source will switch automatically and the device's microphone will be turned off. When you connect a mono microphone or an amplified recording source (e.g.
9.2 Display settings 9.2.1 Select language Note • Your language might not be available. Select an alternative one. 9.2.2 Adjusting the display contrast 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 2 Press the h / b key to select the display settings menu Ô. 3 Press + / – to select the Contrast function. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 5 Press h / b to select the required display contrast.
5 Press + / – to enable/disable back lighting. 7 Press + / – to set the month. 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 8 Press b . 7 Press the j key to exit the menu. 9 Press + / – to set the day. Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 10 Press b. 11 Press + / – to switch between the 12/24-hour system. 12 Press b. 9.3 Device settings 13 Press + / – to set the hours. 9.3.1 Set date & time 14 Press b.
9.3.2 Enable/disable ClearVoice 9.3.3 Equalizer settings (DVT3000 – DVT7000) Turn on the ClearVoice function for better playback quality. Dynamic emphasis on quiet passages to improve the intelligibility of quiet voices. The equalizer is used for music playback. This setting improves the listening experience when playing back music by custom frequency settings. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ.
9.3.4 AUTO-OFF 9.3.5 Alarm clock The device switches off automatically if no key is pressed within a preset period of time. This saves power. 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 MENU. 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ. 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ.
11 Press + / – to select the Off function to turn off the alarm-clock. Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 9.3.6 Enable/disable key and signal tones 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press MENU. 2 Press h / b to select the device settings menu Õ. 3 Press + / – to select the Device sounds function. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm. 5 Press + / – to enable/disable the key and signal tones. 6 Press the record key, g, to confirm.
10 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. 10.1 Service functions 10.1.2 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.
Note Tip • Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode. 10.2 Replacing batteries or rechargeable power packs Caution • If it takes longer than 2 minutes to replace the batteries, you may have to reset the time. • Never try to recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries. • Batteries and rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Used batteries and rechargeable batteries should be disposed of at an official collection point. 10.
2 Insert the battery as shown. Make sure the polarity is correct. Caution • New batteries should be inserted into the device when updating the firmware, or the rechargeable batteries should be fully charged. This is to prevent the power supply being interrupted. 3 Insert the battery compartment into the remote control until it snaps into place. 10.4 Updating the firmware Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware.
Problem 10.5 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.
11 Appendix Technical data USB connection High-speed 2.0, Micro-USB 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. Microphone connection Stereo jack, 3.5 mm Headset connection Stereo jack, 3.
Technical data Technical data Speaker Frequency range: 70 – 15,000 Hz Output: 110 mW Recording time Internal storage DVT1000 – DVT3500 PCM – 3 h SHQ – 23 h HQ – 46 h SP – 70 h LP – 560 h Recording time Internal storage DVT5000 – DVT7000 PCM – 6 h SHQ – 47 h HQ – 95 h SP – 142 h LP – 1140 h Battery life DVT1000 – DVT1500 Recording in LP mode (built-in memory / microSD memory card) 33 h/14 h (alkaline battery) Battery life DVT3000 – DVT7000 Recording in LP mode (built-in memory / microSD memory car
˜ 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 DVT1000, DVT1500, DVT3000, DVT3100, DVT3500, DVT5000, DVT5500, DVT7000 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.
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