Philips LFH0646/00 User manual

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Table of contents 2
Table of contents
1Welcome 3
Product highlights 3
2Important 4
Safety 4
Hearing safety 4
Disposal of your old product 4
3 Your Voice Tracer digital recorder 5
Whatʹs in the box? 5
Overview 6
4Getstarted 7
Insert the battery 7
Charge the battery 7
Power on/off 8
Keypad lock (HOLD function) 8
Using the Voice Tracer with a computer 8
5Record 9
Record with the built-in microphone 9
Record with an external microphone 10
Add index marks 10
6 Playback 11
Playback of a recording 11
Playback functions 11
Repeated playback 12
7 Delete 13
Deleting files and index marks 13
8 Customize settings 14
9 Update the firmware 16
10 Frequently asked questions 17
11 Technical data 18

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1Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully
benefit from the support that Philips offers, visit our Website for
support information such as user manuals, software downloads,
warranty information and more:
www.philips.com
Product highlights
• ClearVoice – for dynamic enhancement of quiet recording passages
giving excellent speech intelligibility
• Instant one-touch recording – from power off to recording with a
single key press
• Record in the popular MP3 format
• Speedily transfer recordings and data via high-speed USB 2.0
• Voice-activated recording for hands-free note taking
• USB mass storage ensures maximum compatibility
• Organize recordings quickly and easily with four file folders

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2Important
Safety
• To avoid a short circuit, do not expose the product to rain or water.
• Do not expose the device to excessive heat caused by heating
equipment or direct sunlight.
• Protect the cables from being pinched, particularly at plugs.
• Back up your files. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data.
Hearing safety
Observe the following guidelines when using your
headphones:
• Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume higher as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around
you.
• You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling,
or skateboarding, etc. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.
Important (for models supplied with headphones):
Philips guarantees compliance with the maximum sound power of its
audio players as determined by relevant regulatory bodies, but only
with the original model of provided headphones. If these headphones
need replacement, we recommend that you contact your retailer to
order a Philips model identical to that of the original.
Disposal of your old product
• Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components that can be recycled and re-used.
• When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to
a product, it indicates that the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
• Become informed about your local separate collection
system for electrical and electronic products.
• Act according to your local rules and do not dispose of old products
with normal household waste. The correct disposal of old products
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
• Batteries (including built-in rechargeable batteries) contain
substances that may pollute the environment. All batteries should be
disposed of at an official collection point.

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3 Your Voice Tracer digital recorder
Whatʹs in the box?
Digital
recorder
battery
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Overview
MENU
j/DEL g
INDEX/a
Record/play indicator
Display
Hold switch
Index, Folder, Repeat (INDEX/a)
Fast rewind, File selection, Set menu option (h)
Menu (MENU)
Power on/off, Play/Pause, Play speed (f)
Speaker
Strap hole
Volume up, Menu item selection (+)
Record, Pause, Power On (g)
Fast forward, File selection,
Set menu option (b)
Stop, Display, Delete (j/DEL)
Volume down, Menu item selection (–)
Microphone jack (MIC)
USB socket
Headphones jack (EAR)
Integrated microphone
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4Getstarted
Insert the battery
1Slide open the battery cover.
2Insert the battery as indicated. Make sure the polarity is correct.
3Close the cover again.
DNotes
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the Voice Tracer for an
extended period. The Voice Tracer could be damaged by a leaking
battery.
• If the Voice Tracer does not function properly, remove the battery
and re-insert it again.
• Stop the Voice Tracer before replacing the battery. Removing the
battery while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file.
• When the battery is nearly empty, the battery indicator blinks.
Charge the battery
The rechargeable battery Philips LFH9154 can be charged in the Voice
Tracer. When the Voice Tracer is connected to a computer, the
rechargeable battery is automatically charged. A complete recharge
cycle takes about 2.5 hours.
DNotes
• Fully charge the battery before first use.
• The computer must be ON when charging the batteries.
• If the USB port of the computer does not supply enough power
capacity, disable the charge function (for details see chapter 8,
Customize settings on page 14) and use an external battery charger.
AAA

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Power on/off
1To power on, press the fbutton until the display shows a short
animation [ ].
2To power off, press the fbutton while the recorder is stopped
until the display shows BYE.
Keypad lock (HOLD function)
1Slide the HOLD switch up into the Hold position to lock the
keypad of the recorder.
• The display briefly shows ‘On Hold’ and turns off.
2Slide the HOLD switch down to the Off position to disengage the
keypad lock.
Using the Voice Tracer with a computer
As a USB mass storage device, the Voice Tracer offers a convenient
way to save, back up and move files. The Voice Tracer connects to a
computer using a USB connection and does not require special
software to be installed. The Voice Tracer is automatically displayed as
a removable drive.
DNotes
• Do not disconnect the Voice Tracer from the computer while files
are transferred from or to the recorder. The record /play
indicator flashes orange, when data is being transferred.
• Do not format the drive of the Voice Tracer on a computer.
Formatting on the Voice Tracer uses the correct file system and
automatically creates the required folders.
HOLD
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5Record
Please note the instructions in this section when you make the first
recording with your Voice Tracer!
Record with the built-in microphone
1Press the INDEX/abutton while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder.
2Press the gbutton to start recording.
• The record/play indicator lights red.
• Point the built-in microphone toward the sound source.
3To pause recording, press the gbutton.
• The record/play indicator will blink, and PAUSE will flash on the
display.
4Press the gbutton again to resume recording.
5To stop recording, press the j/DEL button.
DNotes
• Set the desired voice activation function and recording mode before
starting recording (see chapter 8, Customize settings on page 14 for
more information).
• Make a test recording to make sure that the Voice Tracer settings are
correct.
• Press and hold fduring recording to display the remaining
recording time.
•Pressbduring recording to create a new file.
• The maximum number of files in each folder is 99, for a total capacity
of 396 files (99 files x 4 folders).
• If the recording time exceeds the available capacity or the number of
files reaches 396, recording stops and FULL will be displayed.
Delete a few recordings or move them to a computer.
• Do not remove the battery when recording is in progress. This can
cause the unit to malfunction.
• If you are to start a long recording session, replace the batteries
before you begin.

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Record with an external microphone
To record with an external microphone, connect the microphone to
the microphone jack and follow the same procedure as for the built-in
microphone. The built-in microphone is switched off when an external
microphone is connected.
Add index marks
Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points
of reference (for example, to mark the start of a new subject of
discussion).
1Press the INDEX/abutton during recording to add an index
mark.
• The index number is displayed for one second.
DNotes
• The index icon indicates that the recording contains
index marks.
• Up to 32 index marks can be set per file.
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6Playback
Playback of a recording
1Press the INDEX/abutton while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder.
2Press the hor bbutton to select the file to play back.
3Press the fbutton.
• The playback time will be shown on the display, and the record/play
indicator will light green.
4Adjust the volume using the +and –buttons.
5To stop playback, press the j/DEL button.
• The total playback time of the current file will be shown on the
display.
6Press the fbutton again to continue playback from the previous
position.
DNotes
When headphones are connected to the headphones jack, the
recorder speaker will be switched off.
Playback functions
Selecting a file
1While the recorder is stopped, press button bbriefly to jump to
the start of the next file.
2While the recorder is stopped, press button hbriefly to jump to
the start of the previous file.
Slow, fast, normal playback
1Press and hold the fbutton for one second or longer to switch
between normal, slow and fast playback .
Search
1Press and hold the hor bbutton during playback to scan
backward or forward in the current file at a fast speed.
2Release the button to resume playback at the selected speed.
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Rewinding and forwarding / searching for an index mark
1Press the hor bbutton during playback to rewind to the
beginning of the file being played or forward to the next file. If the
file contains index marks, playback starts at the next index mark.
Repeated playback
You can set the Voice Tracer to play files repeatedly.
Repeat a sequence
1To repeat or loop a sequence in a file, press the INDEX/abutton
at the chosen start point.
• The symbol on the display flashes and the loop
symbol appears.
2Press the INDEX/abutton again at the chosen end point.
• The repeat sequence begins.
3Press the j/DEL button to stop playback or press the INDEX/a
button to resume normal playback.
Repeat a file or folder
1Press and hold the INDEX/abutton for one second or longer
during playback to switch between play modes (repeat file or
repeat folder).
2Select the desired playback mode.
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Icon Description
Repeat a file.
Repeat all files in a folder.

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7Delete
Deleting files and index marks
1Press the INDEX/abutton while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder.
2Press and hold the j/DEL button for one second or longer.
• DELETE appears on the display.
3Press the hor bbutton to select a delete option:
4Press the fbutton.
5Press the hor bbutton to select the file, the folder or the file
containing the index marks to be deleted.
6Press button fagain.
• NO appears.
7Push button hor bto select YES.
8Press the fbutton to confirm.
DNote
The files will be automatically renumbered.
Icon Description
Delete a single file.
Delete all files in a folder.
Delete all index marks in a file.

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8 Customize settings
You can customize the settings of your Voice Tracer to suit the
recording conditions and your personal preferences.
1Press the MENU button while the recorder is stopped.
• The display shows MODE and the current setting for recording mode
is flashing.
2Press the +or –button to navigate the setting icons bar up or
down.
3Press the hor bbutton to change the displayed setting. The
new setting is automatically accepted (exceptions: the FORMAT
and SPLIT functions must be confirmed by pressing the f
button).
4Customize settings as required or exit the menu by pressing the
MENU button.
Icon/
Display Option Description
SLP
LP
SP
HQ
SHQ
Choose among several recording modes
including SHQ, HQ, SP, LP or SLP for a longer
recording time. Refer to chapter 11, Technical
data on page 18 for details.
MIC
HI
LO
Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid
recording background noises and to adjust to
the recording environment.
VA
On
Off
Voice-activated recording is a convenience fea-
ture for hands-free recording. When voice-
activated recording is enabled, recording will
start when you begin speaking. When you
stop speaking, the recorder will automatically
pause recording after three seconds of silence,
and resume only when you begin speaking
again.
CLVOICE
On
Off
Dynamic emphasis on quiet passages to
improve the intelligibility of quiet voices.
BEEP
Ye s
No
The recorder gives sound feedback about but-
ton operations or errors.
Icon/
Display Option Description

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AUTOOFF
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The Voice Tracer automatically turns off after
5 or 15 minutes of inactivity
FORMAT
No
Ye s
Delete all files on the recorder. Transfer
important files to a PC before formatting the
memory. Press fto confirm the selection.
INFO
Display the firmware version and the release
date.
Example:
100
06/01/2010
LIGHT
On
Off
The display remains illuminated for a few sec-
onds when a button is pressed.
SPLIT
No
Ye s
Split a large file into two separate files so that
it can be more easily archived or transferred
via e-mail, or to delete a section of the file.
To split a file, play and stop at the position
where the split should be made, then open the
SPLIT menu.
Press the fbutton to confirm your selec-
tion.
Icon/
Display Option Description
DIVIDE
30
60
Off
The auto divide feature automatically records
into a new file every 30 or 60 minutes. This
makes it much easier to find, edit and archive
long recordings such as meetings or lectures.
CHARGE
On
Off
When charging is enabled, the rechargeable
battery is automatically charged when the
Voice Tracer is connected to a computer.
Icon/
Display Option Description

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9 Update the firmware
Your Voice Tracer is controlled by an internal program called firmware.
As a part of ongoing product maintenance, the firmware is revised and
errors are corrected.
It is possible that a newer version (an "update") of the firmware has
been issued since you purchased the Voice Tracer. In this case you can
easily update your recorder to the latest version.
1Connect the Voice Tracer to your computer using the supplied
USB cable.
2Download the firmware update for your Voice Tracer from
www.philips.com onto your computer.
3Copy the new firmware file to the root directory of the Voice
Tracer.
4Disconnecting the Voice Tracer from the computer automatically
updates the firmware.
DNotes
• Please note that the firmware file must be located in the root
directory to allow automatic updating.
• The firmware file will be deleted automatically after the update has
been carried out. The Voice Tracer will then switch off.

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10 Frequently asked questions
The answers to frequently asked questions listed here are intended to
solve simple problems with the Voice Tracer. If you have no success
please contact your dealer or visit our website:
www.philips.com/support
My Voice Tracer cannot power on.
• The battery is flat or has been inserted incorrectly. Replace the
battery with a new one and make sure that it is inserted correctly.
My Voice Tracer does not record anything.
• The Voice Tracer is in HOLD mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the
"Off" position.
• The maximum number of recordings may be reached or the
recording capacity is full. Delete some recordings or move
recordings to an external device.
I cannot hear anything from the speaker.
• The headphones may be plugged in. Remove the headphones.
• The volume is at the lowest setting. Adjust the volume.
My Voice Tracer cannot play recordings.
• The Voice Tracer is in HOLD mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the
"Off" position.
• The battery is flat or has been inserted incorrectly. Replace the
battery with a new one and make sure that it is inserted correctly.
• Nothing has been recorded yet. Check the number of recordings.
My Voice Tracer cannot stop, pause, play or record.
• The Voice Tracer is in HOLD mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the
"Off" position.
I cannot hear anything through the headphones.
• The headphones may not be plugged in properly. Plug in the
headphones properly.
• The volume is at the lowest setting. Adjust the volume.

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11 Technical data
Connectivity
Headphones jack 3.5 mm
Impedance: 16 Ω or above
Microphone jack 3.5 mm
Impedance: 2.2 kΩ
USB High-speed USB 2.0, mini USB port
Display
Type LCD / segment
Screen size 34.5 mm / 1.4 "
Backlight white
Memory
Built-in memory capacity 2 GB
Built-in memory type NAND Flash
Mass storage class compliant yes
Recording
Format MPEG1 Layer 3 (MP3)
Microphone built-in high-sensitivity, low-noise
microphone, mono
Recording modes SHQ, HQ, SP, LP, SLP (MP3/mono)
Bit rate SHQ: 192 kbit/s
HQ: 64 kbit/s
SP: 48 kbit/s
LP: 32 kbit/s
SLP: 8 kbit/s
Recording time (approx.) SLP: 566 hours
LP: 142 hours
SP: 95 hours
HQ: 70 hours
SHQ: 24 hours
Sample rate SHQ: 44.1 kHz
HQ: 22 kHz
SP/LP/ SLP: 16 kHz

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Speaker
Type built-in dynamic speaker
Diameter 23 mm / 0.9 "
Output power 110 mW
Sound enhancement ClearVoice
Battery
Type AAA/LR03 Alkaline or
Philips AAA NiMH rechargeable bat-
tery LFH9154
Number of batteries 1
Rechargeable yes, via USB with Philips NiMH
rechargeable battery LFH9154
Lifetime up to 22 hours (in SLP recording
mode)
System requirements
Operating system Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000,
Mac OS X, Linux
Interface available USB port
Operating conditions
Temperature 5° – 45°C / 41° – 113°F
Humidity 10% – 90%, non-condensing
Dimensions and weight
Width × height × depth 38 × 105 × 16.4 mm / 1.5 × 4.1 × 0.6 "
Weight incl. battery 55 g / 0.12 lb

Specifications subject to change without notice.
Trade marks are the property of Royal Philips Electronics or their respective owners.
© 2010 Royal Philips Electronics. All rights reserved.
Document version 2.0, 08/08/2010.