Table of Contents
- 1 Important information
- Safety instructions
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Recycling
- About this user manual
- 2 Your audio recorder
- Product highlights
- What’s in the box
- Overview of the recorder
- 3 Getting started
- Charging the battery
- Turn the device on and off
- Key lock
- Connect to a computer
- Set the date and time
- Set the device language
- 4 Recording
- Recording screen
- Record a file
- Multichannel recording
- Voice-activated recording
- Line-in recording
- Recording via XLR
- 5 Playback
- Playback screen
- Play back files
- Playback speed
- A-B replay mode
- Edit files
- Delete files
- Lock files
- 6 Music mode
- Music playback screen
- Playback mode
- Playback speed
- A-B replay mode
- Add an index mark
- Delete files
- 7 Settings
- Settings mode
- 8 Device and data management
- Transfer data to and from the computer
- Reset your data and settings
- Updating your device
- 9 Service and support
- Display device information
- Contact our supporting Philips partners
- Troubleshooting
- 10 Technical data
Philips DVT7500 User Manual
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Importnt informtion
Sfety instructions
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Dt reset
Hering protection
Clening nd disinfection
Recycling
About this user mnul
Symbols used
Your udio recorder
Product highlights
Wht’s in the box
Overview of the recorder
Getting strted
Chrging the bttery
Turn the device on nd o
Key lock
Connect to computer
Set the dte nd time
Set the device lnguge
Recording
Recording screen
Record le
Adjust microphone gin
Add n index mrk
Multichnnel recording
Voicectivted recording
Linein recording
Recording vi XLR
Chrge the XLR dpter
Strt n XLR recording
Plybck
Plybck screen
Ply bck les
Plybck speed
AB reply mode
Edit les
Delete les
Lock les
Music mode
Music plybck screen
Plybck mode
Strt the music plybck mode
Ply bck music les
Plybck speed
AB reply mode
Add n index mrk
Delete les
Settings
Settings mode
File
Record
Disply
Device
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Device nd dt mngement
Trnsfer dt to nd from the computer
Reset your dt nd settings
Reset dt
Reset settings
Updting your device
Service nd support
Disply device informtion
Contct our supporting Philips prtners
Troubleshooting
Technicl dt
3Important information
1 Importnt
informtion
Don’t make any adjustments and modications that
aren’t 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.
Safety instructions
• Protect the device from rain and liquids to prevent
damage to the device or a short circuit.
• Don’t expose the device to excessive heat caused by
placing it on a heating device or in direct sunlight.
• Protect the cables from damage by being trapped,
particularly at the plugs and where cables exit the
housing.
• Back up your data and recordings. The manufacturer’s
warranty doesn’t cover loss of data resulting from user
actions.
• Don’t perform any maintenance operations that aren’t
described in this user manual. Don’t disassemble the
device into its component parts to carry out repairs.
The device may only be repaired in authorized service
centers.
Rechargeable built-in battery
• Don’t attempt to replace the battery yourself. The
battery may only be replaced in authorized service
centers.
• Before your battery is replaced by an authorized
service center, back up your data and recordings.
• Batteries contain substances that may pollute the
environment. Used batteries should be disposed of at
an ocial collection point.
Data reset
Philips Voice Tracer has an internal memory with 16 GB
built-in storage. If you want to perform a factory data
reset, observe the following cautions:
• Back up your data and recordings. Performing a
factory data reset will delete all data on your device.
• Formatting the memory on a computer may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory
only on the device.
Hearing protection
Observe the following guidelines when you use
headphones:
• Set the volume to a moderate level and don’t use
headphones to listen for excessively long periods of
time.
• Be particularly careful to avoid adjusting the volume to
a level that your hearing can’t deal with.
• Don’t turn the volume up so high that you can’t hear
what is going on around you.
• In potentially dangerous situations, be particularly
careful or temporarily discontinue use.
• Don’t use headphones while you are operating a
motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, and so on.
You could be a hazard to yourself and other road
users, and possibly be breaking the law.
Legal restrictions on recording
• The use of the device’s recording function is subject to
the legal restrictions that may apply in your country.
You should also respect the privacy and personal
rights of third parties if you record talks or lectures.
• If you want to record telephone calls, check if this
is legal in your country. In certain countries, you
may be legally required to inform the person you
are conversing with on the telephone that you are
recording the conversation.
Cleaning and disinfection
• Before cleaning, disconnect all cables from the device.
• To clean the device, use a soft dry cloth.
• To disinfect the device, use products for disinfection of
surfaces in clinical areas and patient care equipment,
such as surface disinfectant wipes.
• Don’t use harsh chemicals or strong detergents.
• Avoid getting moisture in openings.
• Don’t rub or strike the surface with anything hard or
sharp as this may scratch or damage the surface
permanently.
Recycling
A crossed-out wheeled bin symbol attached
to a product indicates that the product is
covered by the European Directive 2011/65/EU.
Please get informed about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products. Please act according to your local rules and
don’t dispose of your old products with your normal
household waste. Correct disposal of your old product
helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
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4Important information
About this user manual
Find a quick overview of your device on the next pages.
For detailed description, see the following chapters of
this user manual. Read the instructions carefully.
Symbols used
Note
• This symbol indicates notices which you should
observe when handling or operating the device.
Caution
• This symbol warns of damage to the device and
possible data loss. Damage can be caused by
improper handling.
5Your audio recorder
What’s in the box
Quick
start
guide
2 Your udio 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/dictation.
Product highlights
• One-touch recording
• Digital noise reduction
• Recording formats MP3 and WAV
• Simultaneous multichannel recording
• USB 2.0 data access
• Voice-activated recording
• USB mass storage, ensuring maximum compatibility
6Your audio recorder
Overview of the recorder
1 Headphones jack
2 External microphone jack
3 XLR jack
4 Power switch, Lock switch
5 MicroSD card slot
6 Center microphone
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Stereo microphones
8 Record/Play indicator
9 Screen
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Stop button
11 Play/Pause button
12 Volume up button
13 Menu button
14 Fast rewind, Previous track, Menu selection button
15 Volume down button
16 Fast forward, Next track, Menu selection button
17
Record button
18 Focus button
19 Index button, File folder, Switch button
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Micro USB port
21 Microphone gain control
22 Noise cut switch
23 Speed button
24 Delete button
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Speaker
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7Getting started
3 Getting strted
Caution
• Before you connect and install your recorder, rst
read the safety instructions (see Safety instructions).
Charging the battery
Charge the built-in battery before you use the device
for the rst time or if you haven’t used it for an extended
time period. If the battery is completely discharged and
your device turns o, allow the battery to charge for a
while before you turn on the device.
Note
• The length of the USB cable might impact the
charging speed. Longer cables usually extend the
charging time.
• While the device is connected to a computer, it can’t
be operated manually.
Before you charge the battery via computer, make sure
that your computer is turned on.
XA charging battery icon appears on the screen
and an orange indicator light illuminates,
indicating that the device is recharging.
XWhen the device is fully recharged, the orange
indicator light turns o.
Turn the device on and o
To turn the device on or o:
• Slide and hold the Power switch on the left side of the
device downwards for two seconds until you see the
Philips emblem on the screen.
Note
• When the battery indicator is displayed, charge
the device promptly.
Key lock
You can lock your device when it’s active to prevent any
unwanted device operations or access.
To lock the device:
• Slide the Power switch on the left side of the device
upwards towards the lock symbol.
XThe lock symbol appears on the screen for a
moment.
XAll buttons are locked now.
To unlock the device:
• Slide the Power switch downwards.
Connect to a computer
You can use your recorder as a USB mass storage to
conveniently store, back up and move les. Link the
device to a computer with a USB cable. Your recorder will
automatically be recognized as a mass storage device.
You don’t need to install any software.
For more information on how to connect your device to a
computer, see the illustration in Charging the battery.
Caution
• Don’t disconnect the USB cable from the device while
you are transferring les. This might cause data loss.
Note
• While the device is connected to a computer, it can’t
be operated manually.
8Getting started
Set the date and time
You can always change the date and time as well as the
time format on your device.
1 In stop mode, press and hold the Menu button .
2 Press the Fast forward button to scroll to the Device
menu.
3 Press the Menu button to select Date/time.
4 Press the Volume down button to scroll to your
desired setting, and then press the Menu button to
conrm your selection.
5 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to select
the time format. Use the Volume up, Volume down,
Fast forward, and Fast rewind button to set the date
and time.
6 Press the Menu button to conrm your setting.
7 To return to the stop mode screen, press the Stop
button.
Set the device language
You can always change the language of your device.
1 In stop mode, press and hold the Menu button .
2 Press the Fast forward button to scroll to the Display
menu.
3 Press the Menu button to select Language.
4 Press the Volume down button to scroll to your
desired language, and then press the Menu button
to conrm your selection.
5 To return to the stop mode screen, press the Stop
button.
9Recording
4 Recording
Recording screen
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1 File name
2 Microphone sensitivity
3 Current folder
4 Recording status
5 Audio progress bar
6 Left volume level meter
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Right volume meter
8 Recording type
9 Battery status
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Total number of les in current folder
11 Number of current le
12 Audio time: Passed time and total time of current le
Record a le
Note
• Before you start recording, make sure your device has
enough battery power left.
When your battery is almost discharged, you will see
a battery low icon:
The device will turn o and your current recording will
automatically be saved.
• Be careful not to cover the microphones while
recording. This might result in a lower recording
quality.
• Before you start recording, rst select the folder you
want your recording to be saved in. You can store 99
les in each of the folders A, B, C, and D.
If one of the folders is full, your subsequent recordings
will automatically be stored in the next folder.
• If the recording time of your current recording exceeds
the available storage capacity, the recording will stop.
In this case, delete les from your device to make
more storage available.
Start a new recording
1 In stop mode, press the Index button to select the
desired folder you want your le to be saved in after
recording.
2 Press the Record button to start a new recording.
XThe Record/Play indicator illuminates red.
Pause recording
• In recording mode, press the Record button.
XThe Record/Play indicator ickers and the
Recording status icon changes to ‘pause’.
Finish recording and save the recorded le
• In recording or pause mode, press the Stop button.
XThe recording is saved to the preselected folder.
10 Recording
Adjust microphone gain
Adjust the microphone gain during recording in order to
achieve the best recording quality.
1 In recording mode, press the Focus button.
2 Use the microphone gain control to set the
appropriate microphone level.
3 Press the Focus button again to nish the
microphone gain adjustment.
Add an index mark
Use one or more index marks to mark certain points in a
recording as points of reference.
Note
• Up to 10 index marks can be set per recording.
To add an index mark:
• In recording mode or playback mode, press the Index
button at the desired part of your recording.
To go to a particular index mark:
1 In playback mode, press and hold the Index button.
2 Press the Menu button to select the option Go to
bookmark.
3 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to your desired index mark.
4 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
To delete an index mark:
1 In playback mode, press and hold the Index button.
2 Use the Volume down button to scroll to the option
Delete bookmark.
3 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
4 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to your desired index mark.
5 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
Multichannel recording
You can use multiple recording channels at the same
time, such as XLR, Line-in, and the built-in microphones.
To activate multiple channels for your recording:
1 In stop mode, press and hold the Menu button .
2 Press the Fast forward button to scroll to the Record
menu.
3 Press the Volume down button to scroll to Input
source, and then press the Menu button to
conrm your selection.
4 Press the Volume down button to scroll to your
desired recording channel, and then press the Menu
button to conrm your selection.
5 To return to the stop mode screen, press the Stop
button.
6 Start recording as described in Record a le.
Voice-activated recording
Use voice activation to start recording when you begin
speaking. When you stop speaking, the device will
automatically pause recording after three seconds of
silence. It will resume only when you begin speaking
again.
Before you start using voice-activated recording, make
sure that this feature is enabled.
To enable voice-activated recording:
1 In stop mode, press and hold the Menu button .
2 Press the Fast forward button to scroll to the Record
menu.
3 Press the Volume down button to scroll to Voice
activation, and then press the Menu button to
conrm your selection.
4 Press the Volume down button to scroll to Enable,
and then press the Menu button to conrm your
selection.
5 To return to the stop mode screen, press the Stop
button.
11Recording
Line-in recording
If you don’t want to use your device’s built-in
microphones, you can also record via an external
recording channel. Simply connect an external
microphone or an audio equipment’s audio output, such
as the audio output of a radio, CD player, or DVD player,
to your Voice Tracer by using a stereo audio cable.
Note
• When you connect an external recording channel
to your Voice Tracer, the built-in microphones are
disabled. However, you can activate multichannel
recording as described in Multichannel recording.
• The plug of the audio cable must be a stereo plug.
• Before you start line-in recording, adjust the volume
of the sound source to a suitable level. Too low or
too high volume levels might result in poor recording
quality.
1 Connect the supplied stereo audio cable to the line-
in jack of your Voice Tracer and to the line-out jack of
your external recording channel.
2 Start recording as described in Record a le.
Recording via XLR
Connect your audio equipment to your Voice Tracer via
the supplied XLR adapter to record professional high-
quality audio recordings.
Note
• When you connect an external recording channel
to your Voice Tracer, the built-in microphones are
disabled. However, you can activate multichannel
recording as described in Multichannel recording.
Charge the XLR adapter
Before you start recording via XLR, rst charge the
supplied XLR adapter. The adapter needs about two
hours to be fully recharged.
To charge the XLR adapter:
• Connect the XLR adapter to your computer via a USB
cable.
XThe charging indicator on the left side of the XLR
adapter illuminates red.
XWhen the adapter is fully recharged, the charging
indicator illuminates yellow.
Start an XLR recording
1 Place your Voice Tracer into the supplied XLR
adapter.
2 Connect the audio cable of the XLR adapter to your
Voice Tracer’s XLR jack.
3 Turn on the XLR adapter by pushing the On/O
switch on the left side of the adapter to the On
position.
XThe recording indicator on the left side of the XLR
adapter illuminates red.
4 Connect an XLR cable to your Voice Tracer’s XLR
adapter and to the XLR output of your audio
equipment.
5 Start recording as described in Record a le.
Note
• If the XLR cable is unplugged from the external
recording channel, Voice Tracer will automatically
save your current recording.
• If your audio equipment’s battery power is low, Voice
Tracer will automatically save your current recording.
In this case, recharge your audio equipment’s battery
to continue recording.
12 Recording
Devices Conditions
False phantom
power
condenser
microphone
(with AAA
batteries)
Parameters • Application areas:
network karaoke,
recording with PC and
instrument, etc.
• Technical Parameters:
Frequency response:
30 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity: -36 dB
± 3 dB (suggested
sensitivity: -38 dB ±
3 dB, -32 dB ± 3 dB,
-45 dB ± 3 dB, -34 dB
± 3 dB condenser
microphone)
Equivalent noise level:
≤22 dB
Maximum SPL: 125 dB
(at 1 kHz 0 dB THD ≤1%
0)
Output Impedance:
350 Ω ± 30%
Load Impedance:
≥1000 Ω
Voltage: 1.5 V AA battery
Voltage • XLR (0 V)
Cable • XLR cable with one
6.35 mm plug and one
male XLR plug
Reminder • Before recording, set
the voltage to 0 V to
avoid background noise
and poor recording
quality.
Electric guitar Voltage • XLR (0 V)
Cable • Guitar cable
Electric box
guitar
Voltage • XLR (0 V)
Cable • Guitar cable
Reminder • When recording, the
guitar volume should
not be too high. Too
high volume might
cause a distorted
sound.
In the professional music eld where XLR equipment is
needed, a 24V/48V XLR connector might be required.
The schematic diagram is as below:
Devices Conditions
Dynamic Parameters • Application areas: stage
performances, karaoke
performances, outdoor
campaign
• Technical Parameters:
Frequency response:
40 Hz-16 kHz
Sensitivity: -50 dB
± 3 dB, (suggested
sensitivity: -5 dB ± 3 dB,
-53 dB ± 3 dB, -54 dB
± 3 dB, -55 dB ± 3 dB
dynamic microphone)
Output Impedance:
600 Ω ± 30% (at 1 kHz)
Voltage • XLR (0 V)
Cable • XLR cable with one
6.35 mm plug and one
male XLR plug
Reminder • Before recording, set
the voltage to 0 V to
avoid background noise
and poor recording
quality.
13Playback
5 Plybck
Playback screen
WAV 96K/24
00:02:59
01/
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00:10:06
REC001.WAV 1024kbps
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1 Equalizer
2 Repeat mode
3 Microphone sensitivity
4 Current folder
5 Playback status
6 Audio progress bar
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File name
8 File list of current folder
9 Recording type
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Battery status
11 Number of current le
12 Total number of les in current folder
13 Audio time: Passed time and total time of current le
14 Bit rate
15 Menu
16 File details
Play back les
Note
• If you have connected headphones to your Voice
Tracer, the built-in speakers are disabled.
Select a le
1 In stop mode, press the Index button to select your
desired folder.
2 Press the Fast rewind or the Fast forward button to
scroll to your desired le.
Alternatively, press the Menu button and use the
Volume up or Volume down button to scroll to your
desired le. Press the Menu button to conrm your
selection.
3 To start playback, press the Play/Pause button.
XThe Record/Play indicator illuminates green.
4 To adjust the volume, press the Volume up or Volume
down button.
Start and pause playback
• To start playback, press the Play/Pause button.
XThe Record/Play indicator illuminates green.
• To pause playback, press the Play/Pause button.
• To continue playback, press the Play/Pause button
again.
Fast rewind or fast forward
• Press and hold the Fast rewind or Fast forward button
to the desired part of the recording.
Stop playback
• Press the Stop button.
Display le details
• In stop mode, press the Stop button.
14 Playback
Playback speed
Set your desired playback speed if you want to play
back your recording more slowly or faster.
1 In playback mode, press the Speed button on the
right side of your device.
2 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to set
your desired playback speed.
3 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
A-B replay mode
You can mark a sequence A-B in an existing recording to
replay only this marked section.
Mark an A-B sequence
1 In playback mode, press and hold the Menu button
until ‘A-B’ is displayed on the top of the screen.
X‘A’ starts ickering.
2 Press the Fast forward button to mark the beginning
of the sequence (‘A’) to be replayed.
X‘A’ stops ickering.
X‘B’ starts ickering.
3 Press the Fast forward button again to mark the end
of the sequence (‘B’) to be replayed.
X‘B’ stops ickering and the selected sequence is
replayed several times.
Stop A-B replay mode
If you want to stop the A-B replay mode, you can do one
of the following:
• Press the Menu button to stop the A-B replay mode
and continue with the normal playback.
• Press the Play/Pause button to pause the playback.
Press the Play/pause button again to continue with
the normal playback.
• Press the Stop button to stop playback.
Edit les
You can edit existing recordings in playback mode.
To switch between the editing options Append, Insert,
Divide, and Cut, press the Menu button to select your
desired editing option. The selected editing option is
displayed. It replaces the File details icon on the screen.
Note
• If you don’t operate your device for eight seconds
after selecting an editing option, the editing mode
is deactivated. Press the Menu button again to
reactivate the editing mode.
• In editing mode, you can’t pause playback because
the Play/Pause button is congured to conrm the
selection of an editing option.
Append: Add additional recording parts at the end of an
existing recording.
To append recording parts:
1 In playback mode, press the Menu button once to
select Append.
2 Press the Play/Pause button to conrm your
selection.
XA new recording starts at the end of your current
le.
Insert: Insert additional recording parts without
overwriting an existing recording.
To insert recording parts:
1 In playback mode, press the Menu button twice to
select Insert.
2 Press the Play/Pause button at the part of your
current recording where you want to insert an
additional recording part.
XA new recording starts at the selected part of the
existing recording.
Divide: Divide an existing recording into two les.
To divide a recording into two les:
1 In playback mode, press the Menu button three
times to select Divide.
2 Press the Play/Pause button at the part of your
current recording where you want your recording to
be split.
XThe recording is divided into two les. Both les
are saved to the folder of the original recording.
15Playback
Cut: Cut out a part of an existing recording.
To cut out a part of an existing recording:
1 In playback mode, press the Menu button four
times to select Cut.
2 Press the Focus button to mark the beginning of the
part to be cut out.
3 Press the Play/Pause button to mark the end of the
part to be cut out.
XThe marked sequence is removed from the
existing recording.
Delete les
You can delete individual les or all les stored in the
selected folder.
1 In stop mode, press the Delete button on the right
side of your device.
2 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to select
if you only want to delete the current le or all les in
the current folder.
3 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
Lock les
Lock important recordings and prevent them from being
accidentally deleted.
To lock a le:
1 Select your desired le.
2 In stop mode, press the Focus button.
3 Press the Menu button to select Protect the le.
4 Press the Menu button to select Lock.
XThe selected le is locked and can’t be deleted
anymore.
To unlock a le:
1 Select your desired le.
2 In stop mode, press the Focus button.
3 Press the Menu button to select Protect the le.
4 Use the Volume down button to scroll to Unlock.
5 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
XThe selected le is unlocked and can be deleted
again.
16 Music mode
6 Music mode
Music playback screen
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1 Music folder
2 Playback status
3 Repeat mode
4 Number of current le
5 Total number of les
6 File list
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Battery status
8 File name
9 Equalizer
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Bit rate
11 Audio time: Passed time and total time of current le
12 Menu
13 File details
Your Voice Tracer is not only a high-quality audio
recorder, but it is also perfect as a music player. Simply
copy your favorite music from your computer to your
Voice Tracer. Due to the built-in high-performance
Wolfson audio decoder chip, you can listen to your music
in highest audio quality. The device supports multiple
playback formats, such as MP3, WMA, or WAV format.
The user interface allows you a comfortable and intuitive
music playback.
Find the detailed specications in the table below:
Audio format MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC,
FLAC, APE, OGG, M4A
Frequency range 20-2000 Hz (±0.1 dB) (non-
equilibrium)
SNR 116 dB (non-equilibrium)
Resolution (R) 95 dB, (L) 96 dB (non-
equilibrium)
THD (Total Harmonic
Distortion)
0.005% (non-equilibrium)
Playback mode
After you have copied your music les from your
computer to the Music folder of your Voice Tracer, you
can start listening to your music.
Note
• If you have connected headphones to your Voice
Tracer, the built-in speakers are disabled.
Start the music playback mode
You can start the music playback mode very quickly and
easily.
To start the music playback mode:
• In stop mode of the general playback screen, press
and hold the Index button.
XYou will switch to the music playback folder.
To exit the music playback mode and return to the
general playback screen:
• In stop mode, press the Index button.
17Music mode
Play back music les
Start and pause playback
• Press the Play/Pause button.
Select a track
• Press the Fast forward or Fast rewind button
• Alternatively:
1 In stop mode, press the Menu button and select
your desired track by using the Volume up or Volume
down button.
2 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection,
and then press the Play/Pause button to start the
music playback.
Fast rewind or fast forward
• Press and hold the Fast rewind or Fast forward button
to the desired part of the track.
Stop playback
• Press the Stop button.
Display le details
• In stop mode, press the Stop button.
Playback speed
Set your desired playback speed if you want to play
back your music le more slowly or faster.
1 In playback mode, press the Speed button on the
right side of your device.
2 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to set
your desired playback speed.
3 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
A-B replay mode
You can mark a sequence A-B in an existing recording to
replay only this marked section.
Mark an A-B sequence
1 In playback mode, press the Menu button until
‘A-B’ is displayed on the top of the screen.
X‘A’ starts ickering.
2 Press the Fast forward button to mark the beginning
of the sequence (‘A’) to be replayed.
X‘A’ stops ickering.
X‘B’ starts ickering.
3 Press the Fast forward button again to mark the end
of the sequence (‘B’) to be replayed.
X‘B’ stops ickering and the selected sequence is
replayed several times.
Stop A-B replay mode
If you want to stop the A-B replay mode, you can do one
of the following:
• Press the Menu button to stop the A-B replay mode
and continue with the normal playback.
• Press the Play/Pause button to pause the playback.
Press the Play/pause button again to continue with
the normal playback.
• Press the Stop button to stop playback.
18 Music mode
Add an index mark
Use one or more index marks to mark certain points in a
music le as points of reference.
Note
• Up to 10 index marks can be set per recording.
To add an index mark:
• In recording mode, press the Index button at the
desired part of your recording.
To go to a particular index mark:
1 In playback mode, press and hold the Index button.
2 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to the option Go to bookmark.
3 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
4 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to your desired index mark.
5 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
To delete an index mark:
1 In playback mode, press and hold the Index button.
2 Use the Volume up or Volume down to scroll to the
option Delete bookmark.
3 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
4 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to your desired index mark.
5 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
Delete les
You can delete individual les or all les stored in the
selected folder.
1 In stop mode, press the Delete button on the right
side of your device.
2 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to select
if you only want to delete the current le or all les in
the current folder.
3 Press the Menu button to conrm your selection.
19Settings
7 Settings
Settings mode
In the settings mode, you can change and adjust various
settings according to your own preferences.
1 2 3 4
1 File
2 Record
3 Display
4 Device
Start the settings mode
To open the settings overview:
• In the stop mode of the recording screen or music
playback screen, press and hold the Menu button .
Switch between settings menus
To switch between the settings menus File, Record,
Display, Device:
• Use the Fast forward or Fast rewind button.
Scroll through settings
To scroll through settings of each settings menu:
• Use the Volume up or Volume down button.
Select a setting
To select a setting or conrm a selection:
• Press the Menu button .
Exit the settings mode
To go one step back:
• Press the Stop button.
To exit the settings mode:
• Press the Stop button several times until the recording
screen is displayed again.
File
Repeat
O: Play back tracks in selected folder sequentially.
Random: Play back tracks in selected folder randomly.
Folder: Repeat tracks in a playlist.
File: Repeat the current track continuously.
When all tracks in the current folder have been played,
the playback stops automatically.
Equalizer
Turn the equalizer o or choose between the equalizer
music options Rock, Pop, Soft, Jazz, Classical, or DBB
(Dynamic Bass Boost).
Record
Mic sensitivity
Adjust the microphone sensitivity of your Voice Tracer.
Select the sensitivity according to the background
noise, number of recorded sound sources and distance
between sound source and microphones.
High: Supports up to 24 bit/96 kHz PCM recording with
higher power consumption.
Medium: Supports up to 16 bit/48 kHz PCM recording
with lower power consumption.
Low: Supports up to 8 bit/24 kHz PCM recording with low
battery consumption.
Input source
Choose between various input sources to guarantee the
best recording quality for specic recording situations.
For more information, see Multichannel recording.
Stereo mic (L/R): Use the left and right built-in
microphone to record.
Line-in: Use external microphones to record.
XLR: Use an XLR channel to record.
Center mic: Use the middle built-in microphone to
record.
XLR + Stereo mic (L/R): Use an XLR channel and the left
and right built-in microphone to record.
Center mic + Stereo mic (L/R): Use the left, right and
middle built-in microphone to record.
Line-in + Center mic: Use an external microphone and
the middle built-in microphone to record.
Line-in + XLR: Use an external microphone and an XLR
channel to record.
20 Settings
Quality
You can set the bit rate for each recording according to
your own preferences.
Timer
Use the timer function to automatically start recording on
a preset date and at a preset time. You can also select
when the recording should stop.
Voice activation
Use voice activation to start recording when you begin
speaking. When you stop speaking, the device will
automatically pause recording after three seconds of
silence. It will resume only when you begin speaking
again. For more information, see Voice-activated
recording.
Auto divide
During recording, the auto divide feature automatically
splits the current recording and saves a new le every 30
or 60 minutes.
Display
Language
Select your desired device language from the language
list. You can change the language whenever you want.
Backlit
To save your Voice Tracer’s battery power, you can
reduce the backlight time. If you don’t operate your
device for the preset time, the backlight turns o
automatically. If you select the backlight to be on, the
backlight remains on all the time.
Device
Date/time
You can always change the date and time as well as the
time format on your device.
Use the Volume up or Volume down button to select
the time format. Use the Volume up, Volume down, Fast
forward, and Fast rewind button to set the date and
time.
Auto o
Select a time for your device to automatically turn o
when you don’t operate it. If you set the time to 0, the
device won’t automatically turn o.
Format device
Use this function to format your device’s internal storage
and delete all data. For more information, see Reset
data.
Caution
• Formatting your Voice Tracer will delete all data on
your device. Before you perform a data reset, back up
any important data saved on your device.
Note
• Your menu settings won’t be deleted and are still
available after resetting the data.
Record light
If you turn on the record light, the Record/Play indicator
will illuminate red when recording.
Device sounds
Select if you want the device sounds to be on or o
whenever you press a button.
Memory select
Select if you want to use the internal memory or an
external microSD card for your recordings.
Information
See various information about your device, such as the
available memory space, information about the external
microSD card, or the rmware version.
Reset to default
You can reset your menu settings to their default
state—the way they were when you rst purchased your
device and turned it on. For more information, see Reset
settings.
Caution
• Resetting your menu settings will delete all settings
you have made on your device. After a reset, you will
have to adjust all settings again.
Note
• Your data won’t be deleted and is still available after
resetting the menu settings.
21Device and data management
8 Device nd dt
mngement
Transfer data to and from the
computer
Move your les from the device to the computer, or vice
versa.
Caution
• Don’t disconnect the USB cable from the device while
you are transferring les. This might cause data loss.
Note
• For reasons of data security, the operation of the
device is disabled while the device is connected to
the computer.
Transfer data from Voice Tracer to the computer
1 Connect the device to the computer via micro USB
cable.
XA charging battery icon appears on the screen
and an orange indicator light illuminates,
indicating that the device is recharging.
2 Open Windows Explorer on a Windows computer, or
open Finder on a Mac computer.
XVoice Tracer is recognized as an external drive.
3 Double-click the Voice Tracer drive.
XThe content of your Voice Tracer is displayed in a
new window.
4 Select the desired les in the Voice Tracer window
and copy, cut or drag them to the desired location on
your computer.
Transfer data from the computer to Voice Tracer
1 Proceed as described in steps 1-3 of the chapter
Transfer data from Voice Tracer to the computer.
2 Select the desired les on your computer and copy,
cut or drag them to the desired location on your Voice
Tracer.
Reset your data and settings
Reset data
You can format your device’s internal storage and delete
all data from your device.
Caution
• Formatting your Voice Tracer will delete all data on
your device. Before you perform a data reset, back up
any important data saved on your device.
Note
• Your menu settings won’t be deleted and are still
available after resetting the data.
To reset your data:
1 In stop mode of the recording screen, press the Menu
button to open the settings screen.
2 Use the Fast forward or Fast rewind button to switch
to the Device menu.
3 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to the Format device setting. Press the Menu button
to conrm your selection.
4 Select Yes.
XAll data on your device is deleted.
Reset settings
You can reset your menu settings to their default state—
the way they were when you rst purchased your device
and turned it on.
Caution
• Resetting your menu settings will delete all settings
you have made on your device. After a reset, you will
have to adjust all settings again.
Note
• Your data won’t be deleted and is still available after
resetting the menu settings.
22 Device and data management
To reset your settings:
1 In stop mode of the recording screen, press the Menu
button to open the settings screen.
2 Use the Fast forward or Fast rewind button to switch
to the Device menu.
3 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to the Reset to default setting. Press the Menu
button to conrm your selection.
4 Select Yes.
XAll settings on your device are reset to their
default state.
Updating your device
Your device is controlled by an internal program called
rmware. As a part of ongoing product maintenance, the
rmware is upgraded and errors are corrected.
To get a rmware update, contact the supporting Philips
partner you purchased your device from.
23Service and support
9 Service nd support
Don’t perform any maintenance operations that aren’t
described in this user manual. Don’t disassemble the
device into its component parts to carry out repairs.
The device may only be repaired in authorized service
centers.
Display device information
See various information about your device, such as the
available memory space, information about the external
microSD card, or the rmware version.
1 In stop mode of the recording screen, press the Menu
button to open the settings screen.
2 Use the Fast forward or Fast rewind button to switch
to the Device menu.
3 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to the Information setting. Press the Menu button
to conrm your selection.
4 Use the Volume up or Volume down button to scroll
to the information you would like to see. Press the
Menu button to conrm your selection.
Contact our supporting Philips
partners
If you have any questions about your Voice Tracer
or experience technical issues, contact one of our
supporting Philips partners. The local partner you
purchased your Voice Tracer from will strive to answer
your questions and to solve your problem as soon as
possible.
24 Service and support
Troubleshooting
Find the most common problems you could encounter
with your Voice Tracer in the following table. If you are
unable to solve the problem with the information below,
contact the supporting Philips partner you purchased
your device from.
Problem Possible cuse Solution
The device doesn’t turn on. • The battery has run out of
power.
• Charge the device for a while and
then turn it on again.
I can’t record with the device. • You have reached the
maximum le number or the
device’s memory is full.
• The device is in lock mode.
• Delete some les or move them to an
external device.
• Slide the Lock switch to the ‘O’
position.
The device doesn’t respond. • There is a problem with the
software.
• Try to turn the device o and then
restart it.
• If you can’t turn the device o or if
turning the device o doesn’t solve
the problem, perform a data reset.
For more information, see Reset data.
The device doesn’t play back recordings. • The volume is o or too low.
• The device is in lock mode.
• Turn on or turn up the volume.
• Slide the Lock switch to the unlock
position.
I can’t hear anything from the speakers. • The headphones are
connected to the device.
• The volume is o or too low.
• Unplug the headphones.
• Turn on or turn up the volume.
The recording quality is poor. • The microphone sensitivity is
set too high.
• The voltage is set too high.
• The recording volume is set too
high.
• You recorded a dictation with
an external microphone and
connected it to the wrong jack
(i.e. headphones jack).
• Change the microphone sensitivity to
medium or low. For more information,
see Mic sensitivity.
• Set the voltage to 0 V.
• Reduce the recording volume on the
device by using the microphone gain
control.
• Disconnect the external microphone
and connect it to the microphone jack
on your Voice Tracer.
There’s too much background noise in
my recording.
• The microphone sensitivity is
set too high.
• Change the microphone sensitivity to
medium or low. For more information,
see Mic sensitivity.
25Service and support
Problem Possible cuse Solution
I can’t hear anything from the
headphones.
• The volume is o or too low.
• The headphones aren’t
connected properly.
• The headphones are
connected to the wrong jack
(i.e. external microphone jack).
• Turn on or turn up the volume.
• Disconnect the headphones and
connect them to the headphones
jack again.
• Disconnect the headphones and
connect them to the headphones
jack.
An external microphone connected to
Voice Tracer doesn’t work.
• The external microphone is
connected to the wrong jack
(headphones jack).
• Disconnect the external microphone
and connect it to the microphone jack
on Voice Tracer.
26 Technical data
10 Technicl dt
Specications
• Product dimensions (W × D × H): 125 × 64.5 × 22 mm
• Weight: 166 g
Connectivity
• Headphones: Stereo jack, 3.5 mm
• Microphone: Stereo jack, 3.5 mm
• USB: micro USB 2.0
Memory
• Internal storage: NAND Flash, 16 GB
• Memory card (external): microSD card up to 64 GB
Audio
• Recording format:
PCM:
24 bit/96 kHz, bit rate: 4608 kbps
16 bit/96 kHz, bit rate: 3072 kbps
16 bit/48 kHz, bit rate: 1536 kbps
16 bit/32 kHz, bit rate: 1024 kbps
MP3:
16 bit/32 kHz, bit rate: 192 kbps
16 bit/32 kHz, bit rate: 128 kbps
• Playback format: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC, APE,
OGG, M4A
• Recording time internal storage:
8 hours (PCM, 24 bit/96 kHz mode)
34 hours (PCM, 16 bit/32 kHz mode)
180 hours (MP3, 192 kbps mode)
272 hours (MP3, 128 kbps mode)
• Recording time with memory card (64 GB): 1088 hours
(only MP3 128 kbps possible)
Power
• Battery type: built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery
• Battery capacity: 1300 mAh
• Battery lifetime: up to 30 hours of recording (MP3
128 kbps mode)
• Charging time (full charge): 2-3 hours
Green specications
• Compliant to 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
Operation conditions
• Temperature: 5°–45°C
• Humidity: 10% – 90%, no condensation
System requirements
• Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7,
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X 10.7, OS X 10.8
• Port: USB
27Technical data
FCC Warning Statement
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Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
dierent from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CE Declaration of Conformity
The conformity with the relevant EU directives is
conrmed by the CE mark.
Declaration of conformity
Speech Processing Solutions GmbH hereby declares that
the devices SpeechAir PSP1000 series 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.
Neither Speech Processing Solutions GmbH nor its
aliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product
or third parties with respect to claims for damages,
losses, costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or
third parties as a result of an accident,misuse or abuse
of this product or unauthorized modications, repair,
modication of the product or failure to meet the
operating and maintenance instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
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This user manual is a document with no contractual
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printing errors.
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Issue date 2016-07-18
Version 1.0
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