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DVT2500 DVT2700
EN User manual
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1 Important safety information
1. 1 Safety instructions
4. 7. 2 Disconnecting from a computer
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5 5. 1 Creating a recording 5. 2 Starting recording automatically 5. 2. 1 Use Timer function 5. 2. 2 Use voice activation
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2 About this user manual
2. 2 Symbols used
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6 Playback
6. 1 Select a recording 6. 1. 1 Find recording with calendar search 6. 2 Playing a recording back 6. 3 Adjusting playback speed 6. 4 Quick search 6. 5 Repeat a file / repeat a sequence
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3 Your recorder
3. 1 Product highlights 3. 2 Package contents 3. 3 Product overviews 3. 3. 1 Front and rear sides 3. 3. 2 Keys 3. 4 Start-up screen 3. 4. 1 Menu overview
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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
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4 First steps
4. 1 Inserting the batteries 4. 2 Power on/off 4. 3 Initial installation process 4. 3. 1 Select language 4. 3. 2 Set date & time 4. 4 Enabling/disabling the keypad lock 4. 5 Insert microSD card 4. 6 Accessories 4. 6. 1 How to connect headphones 4. 7 Connecting to a computer 4. 7. 1 Transferring files from or to the device
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8 Settings
8. 1 Recording settings 8. 1. 1 Set file location 8. 1. 2 Setting recording quality 8. 1. 3 Setting microphone sensitivity 8. 1. 4 Setting editing mode 8. 1. 5 Enabling/disabling silent recording 8. 1. 6 Setting the timer 8. 1. 7 Enabling/disabling voice-activated recording
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8. 1. 8 Setting auto divide 8. 1. 9 Enable/disable the recording indicator 8. 2 Display settings 8. 2. 1 Select language 8. 2. 2 Adjusting the display contrast 8. 2. 3 Adjusting the backlight 8. 2. 4 Setting demonstration mode 8. 3 Device settings 8. 3. 1 Set date & time 8. 3. 2 Enabling/disabling ClearVoice 8. 3. 3 AUTO-OFF 8. 3. 4 Alarm clock 8. 3. 5 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones
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9 Service
9. 1 Service functions 9. 1. 1 Display device information 9. 1. 2 Memory formatting 9. 2 Updating the firmware 9. 3 Troubleshooting
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10 Appendix
10. 1 Technical data
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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. 1 Batteries and rechargeable batteries ? Only use AAA batteries with the device. ? Remove batteries or rechargeable batteries from the device if it will not be used for an extended period of time. [. . . ] Release the key XX to resume playback at the selected speed form the current position.
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6. 5 Repeat a file / repeat a sequence
You can automatically repeat playback of a certain file or entire folder (=endless loop).
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In stop mode (start-up screen), press a/MENU for at least two seconds. b, select whether you wish either the playback of an individual recording/file or a folder to repeat automatically. XX The symbol of the selected repeat mode is displayed on the display: ?repeat a file ?repeat all files in a folder à?random repeat mode Press the record key, g, to confirm. XX Playback of the recording or folder starts.
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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.
Caution ? You can use the Overwrite mode to delete the existing recording from its current position!
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In stop mode (start-up screen) select the folder in which you wish to edit a recording by pressing a. Overwrite a recording Play the recording up to the point where you wish to add a new part; use the quick search function. XX The new file overwrites the rest of the recording or is added to its end, according to the editing mode set. XX The device returns to stop mode.
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. You can use the Overwrite mode to delete the existing recording from its current position!Note ? When you edit, the recording quality of the original recording is used.
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Set the required editing mode (see also chapter 8. 1. 4 Setting editing mode, page 29). Š?add a recording Ơ?overwrite a recording
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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.
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. Keep in mind that deleted recordings can not be recovered.
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In stop mode (start-up screen) select the folder in which you wish to divide a recording by pressing a. To split a recording, play and stop at the position where the split should be made. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
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In stop mode (start-up screen) select the folder in which you wish to delete a recording by pressing a. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
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8 Settings
Press and hold the a/MENU key for two seconds while the device is stopped (start-up screen) to enter the Settings menu. . Note ? Press the ~ key at the end of an operation to return to stop mode. Press the ~ key during the operation to cancel the operation without saving and return to stop mode.
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Press h?/?b, to select if you want to save the files in the internal memory or on the microSD card. Tip
? Press the ~ key to cancel the operation without saving and return to stop mode. 8. 1. 2 Setting recording quality
8. 1 Recording settings
8. 1. 1 Set file location The display shows a folder icon which indicates where the recordings are currently being stored: u, v, w, x?internal memory, , , , ?memory card.
Use the recording quality settings to set the file format and the quality of the recording as the data rate (bit rate). [. . . ] Download the firmware update for your model from the website www. philips. com/dictation onto your computer. Disconnect the device from the computer.
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9. 3 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause/solution
Problem I cannot hear anything from the speaker. The recording session does not start
Possible cause/solution ? A headset is connected to the device. ? The maximum number of recordings may have been reached or the available space for recording is full. [. . . ]