Philips DVT1160 user manual

Contents

1. 1.1 Safety instructionsp. 5

   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…

2. 2 About this user manualp. 7

   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…

3. 2.1 Symbols usedp. 7

   Tip • This symbol identifies information that helps you to use your device more efficiently and simply. Note • This symbol indicates notices which you must…

4. 3 VoiceTracerp. 8

   We are delighted that you have chosen a Philips device. Visit our website for comprehensive support such as user manuals, software downloads, warranty…

5. 3.1 Product highlightsp. 8

   Voice-activated recording for hands-free dictating • Highlight important parts of your recording using index marks • Super-fast USB transfer of recordings and…

6. 3.2 What's in the boxp. 9

   a Device b Two AAA batteries c Quick-start guide d USB cable to connect to a computer Note • If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your distributor.

7. 3.3 Product overviewp. 10

   3.3.1 Front and rear sides a ON/OFF switch / HOLD (keypad lock) b Micro USB port for computer connection c Status LED: Red – device is recording Green – device…

8. 3.4 Start-up screenp. 12

   a Playback/recording time / Remaining recording time / Menu entry b Indicator for the remaining recording time (in stop mode press stop key j) c…

9. 4 First stepsp. 14

   Table of contents 4 First steps Use the installation guide on the following pages to start using your device quickly and easily. Caution • Follow the…

10. 4.1 Inserting the batteriesp. 14

    Your device is supplied with two AAA batteries. 1 Slide the battery compartment cover downwards. 2 Fold the cover out. 3 Insert the batteries or rechargeable…

11. 4.2 Power on/offp. 15

    Slide the on/off switch on the side of the device downwards for approximately two seconds. X The device turns on and the start-up screen is displayed. 2 To…

12. 4.3 Initial installation processp. 15

    When using for the first time, you must set the date and time of the device. 4.3.1 Setting date & time Follow the description in the chapter "Setting date &…

13. 4.4 Enabling/disabling the keypad lockp. 16

    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…

14. 4.5 Accessoriesp. 16

    4.5.1 Connecting the headphones Warning • Set the volume to a moderate level and do not use headphones to listen for excessively long periods of time. Exposure…

15. 4.6 Connecting to a computerp. 17

    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…

16. 5 Recordp. 19

    The device offers many features that you can use during recording or to improve the quality of a recording. Use the timer and the voice activation functions to…

17. 5.1 Recording settingsp. 19

    Before starting a recording, set the required recording quality and microphone sensitivity. Caution • Do not remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from…

18. 5.2 Starting recording automaticallyp. 20

    The following methods are available for automatic starting of recording: Voice activation. 5.2.1 Using voice activation When voice-activated recording is…

19. 6 Playbackp. 21

    6.1 Selecting a recording 1 In stop mode (start-up screen), press a to select the desired folder for the recording. X The following symbols will be displayed…

20. 6.1 Selecting a recordingp. 21

    In stop mode (start-up screen), press a to select the desired folder for the recording. X The following symbols will be displayed, depending on the selected…

21. 6.2 Playing a recording backp. 21

    Select the required file as described. 2 Press e to playback the selected file. X The record/play indicator will light green. During playback, the time…

22. 6.3 Adjusting playback speedp. 21

    Press and hold the playback key e for at least 3 seconds during playback. 2 Press + / – to set the desired playback speed. 3 Press the record key, g, to confirm

23. 6.4 Quick searchp. 21

    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 During playback press and hold…

24. 6.5 Repeating playbackp. 22

    You can automatically repeat playback of a certain file, folder or sequence (=loop). 1 Select the required file as described. 2 Press e to playback the…

25. 6.6 Protecting a recording / lock filep. 23

    You can protect recordings against unintentional deletion. 1 Select the required file as described. 2 Press MENU briefly. 3 Using h / b select LOCK. 4 Press…

26. 6.7 Unprotect / unlock filep. 23

    Select the required file as described. 2 Press MENU briefly. 3 Using h / b select UNLOCK. 4 Press the record key, g, to confirm.

27. 7 Deletep. 24

    You can delete an individual recording on the device or all the recordings in the folder

28. 7.1 Deleting recordings on the devicep. 24

    You can delete individual recordings from the device. Connect the device to a computer if you want to delete multiple files. Caution • Only delete the…

29. 7.2 Deleting all recordings in the folderp. 24

    You can delete all recordings in the selected folder. Connect the device to a computer if you want to rename an entire folder. 1 In stop mode (start screen)…

30. 8 Settingsp. 25

    Press and hold the MENU key for at least two seconds while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu. Note • Press the j key at the…