Philips DVT4000, User Manual

Page 1: ...DVT4000 DVT6000 DVT6500 DVT8000 EN User manual Register your product and get support at www philips com dictation ...

Page 2: ...2 Table of contents ...

Page 3: ...8000 19 4 9 How to use the remote control DVT6500 DVT8000 19 4 10 Accessories 20 4 10 1 How to connect headphones 20 4 10 2 Connecting an external microphone 20 4 10 3 How to use the phone pick up microphone 21 4 10 4 How to use the meeting microphone 22 4 11 Connecting to a computer 23 4 11 1 Transferring files from or to the device 24 4 11 2 Disconnecting from a computer 24 5 Record 25 5 1 Recor...

Page 4: ...editing mode 41 9 1 8 Switching silent recording on and off 42 9 1 9 Enabling disabling the pre recording function 42 9 1 10 Setting the timer 43 9 1 11 Enabling disabling voice activated recording 43 9 1 12 Setting auto divide 44 9 1 13 Enabling disabling the record indicator 45 9 1 14 Selecting an external sound source 45 9 2 Display settings 46 9 2 1 Select language 46 9 2 2 Adjusting the displ...

Page 5: ...e the device into its component parts to carry out repairs The device may only be repaired in authorised service centres 1 1 1 Batteries and rechargeable batteries Fully charge the rechargeable battery before first use A full recharge cycle takes about 3 5 hours when the device is connected to a computer Only use CR2025 type batteries for the remote control DVT6500 DVT8000 Batteries and rechargeab...

Page 6: ...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 1 1 5 Legal restrictions on recording The use of the device s recording function is subject ...

Page 7: ... the device product range Please note that some features are only available on certain models 2 2 Symbols used Tip This symbol identifies information that helps you to use your device more efficiently and simply Note This symbol indicates notices which you must observe when handling or operating the device Caution This symbol warns of damage to the device and possible data loss Damage can be cause...

Page 8: ... metres 50 feet ClearVoice for clear and natural reproduction of speech Motion sensor for automatic microphone sensitivity adjustment Voice activated recording mode without pressing buttons hands free operation Pre recording feature to avoid missing a single word Recording and power supply via a USB port for unlimited recordings Large color display for clear status information of recording Slot fo...

Page 9: ...guide e DVT6000 DVT8000 Stereo headphones f DVT8000 Meeting microphone g DVT6500 Line in cable h DVT6500 DVT8000 Carry case i DVT6500 DVT8000 Remote control battery inserted Note Please note that some individual components may not be included in delivery with your model If any item is missing or damaged please contact your distributor MENU INDEX a ...

Page 10: ...cording Green device is playing back Orange data is being transferred to from the computer f Display g Operating panel with keys h Speaker i Eye for wrist strap j Reset key k DVT6500 DVT8000 Infra red remote control signal sensor window l Headphone socket stereo jack plug 3 5 mm m External microphone socket line in socket stereo jack plug 3 5 mm n DVT6000 DVT8000 Fold out stand o Micro USB connect...

Page 11: ...he display f e Short press playback recording playback key pause playback pause key Long press set the playback speed g h Short press jump to the previous index mark jump to the previous recording Menu navigation display previous menu tab Press and hold fast seek rewind mode Increase volume menu navigation select menu function change value b Short press jump to the next index mark jump to the next...

Page 12: ...12 Your recorder Table of contents 3 3 3 Remote control DVT6500 DVT8000 a Start recording record key pause recording pause key b Stop recording stop key c Battery compartment not shown ...

Page 13: ...peat mode continuous loop  Repeat file playback Á Repeat folder playback à Repeat selection sequence Ä Random repeat mode h À Timer on Alarm on i Equalizer mode set for music playback È Pop É Jazz Ê Classic j Battery charge level k u Selected folder depending on the selected storage medium u internal memory à microSD card number of the current recording total number of recordings in the folder l ...

Page 14: ...pre recording function Setting the timer Enabling disabling voice activated recording Setting auto divide Selecting an external sound source c Ô Display settings Select language Adjusting the display contrast Adjusting the backlight Setting Demonstration mode d Device settings Set date time Enabling disabling ClearVoice Adjusting the equalizer AUTO OFF Alarm clock Memory formatting Enabling disabl...

Page 15: ...vice before first use A complete charging cycle takes about 3 5 hours The computer must be turned on when charging the batteries If the USB port of the computer does not supply enough power use an external battery charger 1 Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer 2 Insert the micro USB plug into the USB port on the bottom of the device 4 2 Power on off 1 Slide the on off switch on ...

Page 16: ...1 Select language 1 Use the keys to select the display language you want 2 Press the record key g to confirm Note Your language might not be available Select an alternative one 4 3 2 Set date time 1 Press to set the year 2 Press b 3 Press to set the month 4 Press b 5 Press to set the day 6 Press b 7 Press to switch between the 12 24 hour system 8 Press b 9 Press to set the hours 10 Press b 11 Pres...

Page 17: ...to return to the stop mode 4 5 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 X X The display briefly shows On Hold and turns off 2 Slide the HOLD switch down to the Off position to disengage the keypad lock X X The display bri...

Page 18: ...emory card see also chapter 9 1 1 Set file location page 38 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 7 Pull out the stand DVT6000 DVT8000 Use the stand on the rear side of the device when you stand it on a table for example to record a meeting This way you can get the most of the microphone on ...

Page 19: ...mote control battery DVT6500 DVT8000 page 52 Remove the battery from the remote control if it will be stored unused for an extended period of time The remote control can be damaged by a leaking battery Used batteries and rechargeable batteries should be disposed of at an official collection point Point the remote control at the receiver on the side of the device The angle of the device should not ...

Page 20: ... to intense sound can cause hearing damage Observe the Hearing safety instructions see also chapter 1 1 3 Hearing protection page 6 1 Turn down the volume of the device before you plug in the headphones 2 Insert the stereo jack into the headphone connection EAR on the side of the device 3 Turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level The speaker is switched off when headphones a...

Page 21: ...alls is subject to the legal restrictions applicable in your country Please check if the use of such data is legal in your country prior to recording telephone calls The phone pick up microphone is used to record phone calls EAR MIC 1 Stop the recording currently in progress 2 Insert the jack into the microphone connection MIC on the device side 3 Put the microphone earpiece into your ear 4 Start ...

Page 22: ...participants should not be more than two meters away from the microphone 1 Stop the recording currently in progress 2 Insert the jack into the microphone connection MIC on the side of the device 3 Switch the external source settings to mono microphone see also chapter 9 1 14 Selecting an external sound source page 45 4 Start recording Tip If a recording is to be made in larger rooms or at meetings...

Page 23: ...ut draining the battery You can record until the memory is full Tip To start recording press the record key g for at least two seconds while the device is connected to the computer 1 Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer 2 Insert the micro USB plug into the USB port on the bottom of the device X X The device is displayed as a mass storage device in File Explorer Caution Do not di...

Page 24: ... Do not disconnect the device from the computer while files are transferred from or to the device the status LED indicator flashes orange 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 Format memory function see also chapter 10 1 2 Memory formatting page 51 Note The device supports ...

Page 25: ...the wind if you need to make a recording outdoors see also chapter 9 1 5 Enabling disabling the wind filter page 40 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 see also chapter 9 1 6 Enabling disabling noise reduction page 41 1 Press the INDEX a ...

Page 26: ...hich you no longer require or connect the device to a computer and transfer the files to your computer Tip Manual microphone sensitivity Press during recording to adjust the microphone sensitivity If you you want to make a longer recording fully charge the battery You can also connect the device to a computer using the USB cable The device is supplied with power over the USB cable when connected t...

Page 27: ...This allows you to record a lecture or a speech over a long distance see also chapter 9 1 4 Set microphone sensitivity page 39 5 1 4 Using the pre recording function The pre recording function allows to record the last five seconds before you press the record key The device switches into a standby mode and records a five second loop without saving it Press the record key to save the five second lo...

Page 28: ...ording 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...

Page 29: ...sition indicator jumps to the end of a file b The position indicator jumps to the start of the next file 3 Press h while the device is stopped a The position indicator jumps to the start of a file b The position indicator jumps to the end of the previous file Note If the file contains index marks press h b to jump to the previous or the next index mark X X The index number is displayed for one sec...

Page 30: ...a three second rewind This function is especially helpful during transcription of recordings 1 Select the required file as described 2 Press e to playback the selected file X X The record play indicator will light green The total playback time of the current file will be shown on the display 3 Press the buttons to adjust the volume 4 Press the e key to pause playback X X The playback will stop and...

Page 31: ...ill be displayed c This will switch the device to normal playback The S icon will be displayed 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 1 Press and hold the h or b buttons during playback or when the device is stopped X X to scan backward or forward in the current file at a fast speed 2 Release the ke...

Page 32: ...at mode is displayed on the display  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 X X The repeat file folder or sequence begins ...

Page 33: ...ting mode icon will be displayed Å add a recording Æ overwrite a recording Caution You can use the Overwrite mode to delete the existing recording from its current position 2 Press the INDEX a button while the device is stopped start up screen to select a folder in which you wish to edit a recording Note You can not edit the files in the music folder y ä 3 Press h b to select the recording that yo...

Page 34: ...o select the Split function 6 Press the record key g to confirm 7 Use OK to select 8 Press the record key g to confirm X X The recording is split Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically 7 2 Deleting recordings on the device You can delete individual recordings from the device Connect the device to a computer if you want to rename or delete entire folders Caution Only delete the record...

Page 35: ...ttons to adjust the volume 5 Press and hold the MENU key for at least 2 seconds to exit the radio mode Tip Press F1 to exit the radio mode Tip You can also use Menu to enter exit the radio mode a In stop mode start up screen press MENU b Press h b to select the radio menu Ö c Press to select the FM radio on and Off function d Press the record key g to confirm 8 2 Saving a radio station pre set The...

Page 36: ...station 7 Press the g key to save the selected radio station in the pre sets 8 2 3 Deleting a pre set radio station 1 Press h b to select the radio station that you wish to delete 2 Press and hold the z key for at least 2 seconds 3 Press g to confirm the deletion 8 3 Set output devices for radio playback In radio mode the speaker of the device is not muted when you plug in headphones You can choos...

Page 37: ... 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 X X The record play indicator lights red 3 Press g to pause recording 4 Press the j key to stop recording X X The device returns to the radio mode ...

Page 38: ...the record key g to confirm 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 Tip Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode 9 1 2 Automatically adjusting recording settings This function allows the device to automatically adjust the record sett...

Page 39: ...bit s ƒ high quality format MP3 96kbit s ˆ above average recording time Format MP3 64kbit s longer recording time format MP3 8kbit s 6 Press the record key g to confirm 7 Press the j key to exit the menu Tip Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode Tip DVT6000 DVT8000 Press the F1 F2 keys to call up settings menu for microphone sensitivity and recording qu...

Page 40: ...g of sound sources up to 15 meters 50 feet away Manual setting set the microphone recording sensitivity manually Press h b to select the sensitivity level from 1 lowest sensitivity very close to 9 highest sensitivity far away Press during recording to adjust the microphone recording sensitivity 6 Press the record key g to confirm 7 Press the j key to exit the menu Tip Press the j key to cancel the...

Page 41: ... the stop mode 9 1 7 Setting editing mode You can edit an existing recording by overwriting a part of it or adding a new recording at its end You can use the Overwrite mode to delete the existing recording from its current position 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 Edit mode function 4 Press the record key g to ...

Page 42: ...xit the menu Tip Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode 9 1 9 Enabling disabling the pre recording function The pre recording function allows to record the last five seconds before you press the record key The device switches into a standby mode and records a five second loop without saving it Press the record key to save the five second loop 1 In stop m...

Page 43: ...ect the pre set station before you record from the FM radio 10 Press the record key g to confirm X X If this feature is on the À icon is displayed The device will start recording at a specified time 11 Press to select the Off function to turn off the timer Tip Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode 9 1 11 Enabling disabling voice activated recording If v...

Page 44: ... saving and return to the stop mode 9 1 12 Setting auto divide You can automatically divide large recordings such as a multi hour meeting recording Once the set time has been reached the device stops the current recording and automatically starts a new one 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 Auto divide function 4...

Page 45: ...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 a stereo system to the microphone port DVT3200 DVT7000 you should set the external source 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 th...

Page 46: ...peration without saving and return to the stop mode 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 5 Press h b to select the required display contrast 6 Press the record key g to confirm 7 Press the j key to exit the menu Tip Press th...

Page 47: ...on mode you can display images on the screen Note The images with the following properties must be stored in the root directory of the device File format 24bit bmp resolution 128 160 pixels File name 01 bmp 02 bmp 1 In stop mode start up screen press a MENU for at least two seconds 2 Press a to select the device settings menu Ô 3 Press h b to select the function Demo Mode 4 Press the record key g ...

Page 48: ...ess to switch between the 12 24 hour system 12 Press b 13 Press to set the hours 14 Press b 15 Press to set the minutes 16 Press the record key g to confirm 17 Press the j key to exit the menu Tip Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode 9 3 2 Enabling disabling ClearVoice Turn on the ClearVoice function for better playback quality Dynamic emphasis on quie...

Page 49: ... key g to confirm 5 Press to select the appropriate setting or disable this feature X X If this feature is on the selected equalizer mode is displayed È Pop É Jazz Ê Classic 6 Press the record key g to confirm 7 Press the j key to exit the menu Tip Press the j key to cancel the operation without saving and return to the stop mode 9 3 4 AUTO OFF The device switches off automatically if no key is pr...

Page 50: ... Set source function to set the alarm clock signal 9 Press to select between an alarm signal selected recording or a set radio station to be played as an alarm sound 10 Press the record key g to confirm X X If this feature is on the icon will be displayed 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 sto...

Page 51: ... date and time remaining recording time in the selected memory firmware version of the device 5 Press the stop key j to return to the stop mode 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 1 Select the memory that you want to format internal memory or microSD ca...

Page 52: ...latch of the battery compartment on the back of the remote control and take out the battery compartment 2 Insert the battery as shown Make sure the polarity is correct 3 Insert the battery compartment into the remote control until it snaps into place 10 3Updating the firmware Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware As a part of ongoing product maintenance the firmware is u...

Page 53: ...computer page 23 2 Download the firmware update for your model from the website www philips com dictation onto your computer 3 Copy the new firmware file to the root directory of the device 4 Disconnect the device from the computer X X The firmware is automatically updated This will only take a few minutes The device will then switch off Caution Wait until the firmware update is complete before ca...

Page 54: ... the device I cannot hear anything from the speaker A headset is connected to the device The volume is at the lowest setting Problem Possible cause solution The recording session does not start Pre recording or voice activated recording mode may be enabled The keypad lock may be enabled X X Slide the HOLD switch to the Off position The maximum number of recordings may have been reached or the avai...

Page 55: ...238 lb Batteries Remote control CR2025 USB connection High speed 2 0 Micro USB USB input USB 5V DC ª 500mA Microphone connection Stereo jack 3 5mm Headset connection Stereo jack 3 5mm Technical data Display 1 77 Resolution 128 160 pixels Internal memory NAND Flash 4GB Memory card microSD card up to 32GB SDHC Recording format PCM WAV 1 411kbits s SHQ MP3 192kbits s HQ MP3 96kbits s SP MP3 64kbits s...

Page 56: ...s that the devices DVT4000 DVT6000 DVT6500 and DVT8000 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 This product was manufactured using high quality materials and components which may be recycled and reused Adhere to the appl...

Page 57: ...before removing it 1 Undo and remove the screw on the rear side of the device 2 Lift and remove the cover using a screwdriver 3 Remove the battery Neither Speech Processing Solutions GmbH nor its affiliates 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 m...

Page 58: ... 2014 Speech Processing Solutions GmbH All rights reserved Document Version 1 0 2014 06 18 ...