Philips DPM-9350, DPM 9250 0 User Manual
DPM 9350/00
User Manual
International Edition
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VERSION
DPM 9350/00 (International edition/English) - 08/2003
COPYRIGHT
© 2003 Philips Speech Processing
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the
written consent of the copyright owner. Information in this manual is subject to
change without notice.
TRADEMARKS
®
Pocket Memo
is a registered trademark of Philips.
Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 and
Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their
respective owners.
DISCLAIMER AND NOTICES
Philips Speech Processing has carried out extensive testing with most popular
configurations. However, since PC add-ons and device drivers change very
rapidly, we are unable to guarantee conflict-free operation.
The CE mark confirms that the device corresponds to the
relevant guidelines of the European Union. This manual has
been printed on chlorine-free, recycled paper, in line with the
highest standards of environmental friendliness. The cardboard
used for packaging can be recycled. This electronic facility
contains recyclable material.
Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ....................................................................................1
DPM features.................................................................................................1
Package contents .......................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Introducing the DPM ......................................................................3
DPM graphic.................................................................................................. 3
LCD display ................................................................................................... 7
Batteries ........................................................................................................8
Chapter 3: Getting Started..............................................................................10
Activating the DPM ...................................................................................... 10
Memory card................................................................................................11
Start screen .................................................................................................13
DPM menu ..................................................................................................16
Power Save mode .......................................................................................28
Chapter 4: Basic Operations .......................................................................... 29
Recording ....................................................................................................29
Finishing a dictation (EOL and Priority) ....................................................... 32
Recording mode (Insert/Overwrite).............................................................. 34
Playback......................................................................................................35
Fast Forward and Fast Rewind....................................................................36
Deleting .......................................................................................................37
Recording format (Standard Play/Long Play) ..............................................39
Voice-activated recording ............................................................................40
Skip Forward and Skip Back .......................................................................41
Chapter 5: Advanced Operations ..................................................................42
Assigning Keywords ....................................................................................42
Transferring data between DPM and PC..................................................... 45
Appendix: Troubleshooting the DPM............................................................ 47
Index................................................................................................................. 48
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
The DPM 9350/00 (Digital Pocket Memo) has been designed to offer optimum
user convenience and greater efficiency for your daily work. This manual
provides a comprehensive overview of all the device's features and detailed
instructions on how to operate the device.
DPM features
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The DPM 9350/00 is a state-of-the-art digital voice recorder for the
professional user.
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Digital recording allows instant access to any point in the dictation and
enables you to make precise deletions from sound files and to correctly
place insertions.
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The DPM 9350/00 provides workflow management capabilities for easy
transfer of files to the PC.
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4-Position Switch for single-handed operation and ease-of-use.
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User-defined information (Keywords) can be stored with the sound file.
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USB connection for simple data transfer between the device and the PC.
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Ergonomic design.
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High-resolution LCD display with backlight.
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Package contents
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DPM 9350/00 - the digital voice recorder for the professional user.
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Philips MMC 9016 - memory card with a 16 MB storage capacity.
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Installation CD for the DPM Download/Configuration program for
Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.
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A leather pouch.
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2 Philips AAA batteries.
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A USB cable.
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DPM 9350/00 User Manual, DPM 9350/00 Quick Reference
Accessories available from your vendor
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Power Supply LFH 9145
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DPM Docking Station 9110
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Rechargeable batteries LFH 9144
For more information about Philips, Philips Speech Processing and the
available products, go to:
www.philips.com
www.dictation.philips.com
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Chapter 2: Introducing the DPM
This chapter introduces the DPM 9350/00.
DPM graphic
The following graphics show the device and the names of the various parts.
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1 Record LED
2 LCD display
3 Built-in loudspeaker
4 Built-in microphone
5 Jog Dial (for volume control, Skip Forward and Skip Back, accessing the
DPM menu, moving between menu entries and confirming selections)
6 4-Position Switch (positions from top to bottom: Fast Forward, Play, Stop
and Fast Rewind) with Lock/Hold switch functionality
7 INS/OVR button (for switching between Insert and Overwrite mode)
8 DEL button (Delete)
9 USB socket
10 Battery compartment
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11 Memory card slot
12 L/P button (for assigning the End-of-Letter attribute and Priority)
13 MIC (microphone socket)
14 EAR (earphone socket)
15 REC button (Record)
16 DL/S button (for PC download)
17 Power supply socket (for Philips LFH 9145)
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LCD display
The DPM 9350/00 has a high-quality graphical LCD display. You will see the
following symbols:
Standard Play mode
AM symbol (hours before noon)
Fast Rewind
Recording
Stop
Voice-activated recording
EOL (End-of-Letter)
Write-protected SD card
Batteries: 100%
Batteries: 60%
Batteries: 20%
The status indication bar may appear as follows (note that the following
overview only lists the most common displays of the status indication bar):
A dictation is being recorded.
A sound file is being played back.
A section of the sound file is marked for deletion.
The whole sound file is marked for deletion.
Long Play mode
PM symbol (hours after noon)
Fast Forward
Record Standby
Playback
Priority
Insert mode
Batteries: 80%
Batteries: 40%
Batteries: empty
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Batteries
The DPM 9350/00 can be operated with the two standard AAA alkaline batteries
delivered with the product. You can also use rechargable Philips NiMH batteries
(LFH 9144). For recharging the batteries, only use the power supply LFH 9145;
it can also be used for running the DPM from the mains power supply.
The power indicator on the display may appear as follows:
The batteries are full (100%).
4/5 of the battery power is available (80%).
3/5 of the battery power available (60%).
2/5 of the battery power available (40%).
1/5 of the battery power available (20%).
The batteries are empty and should be replaced.
If the batteries are dangerously low and should be replaced or recharged, this
symbol is displayed:
Note: If the power level in the batteries drops below 2.0 V, no recording
or playback is possible.
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Recharging batteries
The DPM can be operated with the rechargable Philips NiMH batteries
LFH 9144. For recharging these batteries, either use the DPM Docking
Station 9110 or the Philips power supply LFH 9145.
For more information about recharging the batteries with the DPM Docking
Station 9110, refer to the documentation delivered with the product.
When recharging the batteries with the Philips power supply LFH 9145, note the
following:
There are two ways to recharge the batteries.
Fast recharge: Connect the Philips power supply LFH 9145 to the mains
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power supply before deactivating the DPM via the Lock/Hold switch.
Deactivating the DPM starts the recharging process.
Important: The DPM can become quite warm during fast recharging.
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Slow recharge: The DPM can be connected to the mains power supply with
the Philips power supply LFH 9145 at any time, even when recording
dictations. The batteries will recharge, but at a slower rate.
The recharging process is indicated on the DPM display with these alternating
symbols:
When recharging is finished, only the symbol for full battery power is displayed:
Note: When working with standard rechargable batteries, the DPM only
displays the symbol for 80% battery power (
been fully recharged. The symbol for 100% battery power (
displayed when completely new standard batteries (not rechargable) are
inserted or when the DPM is run from the mains power supply.
and
) even if the batteries have
) is only
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
This chapter provides an introduction to the basic functions of the
DPM 9350/00:
Activating the DPM •
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Memory card
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Start screen
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DPM menu
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Power Save mode
Activating the DPM
The DPM can be turned on and off via the Lock/Hold switch. If the device is
locked, it is not possible to use any of the DPM buttons and none of the buttons
can be pressed accidentally.
The device is unlocked.
The device is locked.
When you work with the DPM for the first time, insert the batteries and unlock
the Lock/Hold switch. The device is now operational and you can insert the
memory card.
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For activating the device when it has already been in use, there are the
following options:
If the Lock/Hold switch was activated, unlock the device. •
• • If the device has gone into Power Save mode (the device has been left
inactive for for more than 4 minutes), activate the device by pressing any
button or by moving the 4-Position Switch.
If the DPM has been left inactive for more than 2 hours, it is automatically
turned off. In this case, it can only be turned on via the Lock/Hold switch
(OFF-ON functionality).
Memory card
The DPM 9350/00 operates with a memory card of the type MMC or SD. The
DPM supports MMC and SD cards of all storage capacities. It is delivered with a
16 MB memory card of the type MMC. This card supports about 156 minutes of
recording time in Standard Play mode or 234 minutes of recording time in Long
Play mode.
If there is no memory card inserted into the DPM, this screen is displayed:
After inserting the memory card, one of the following screens will be displayed:
If the memory card is new and has not been formatted, a confirmation dialog
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for formatting the memory card is displayed; for more information, see
below.
• If the memory card has been in use before, a start screen with the
information stored on the memory card is displayed.
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Formatting the memory card
When you insert a new, unformatted memory card, the following screen is
displayed:
To confirm and start the formatting process, press the DEL button for at least
2 seconds. If you want to cancel the formatting process, either remove the
memory card or move the 4-Position Switch.
Note: The memory card delivered with your DPM 9350/00 has already
been preformatted.
Important: Any memory card used with the DPM should be formatted by
the DPM itself and not any other device.
For more information about reformatting the memory card, refer to the
corresponding section in the DPM menu chapter in this manual.
Full memory card
If only 2 minutes of recording time are left on the memory card, the remaining
time on the DPM display will start to blink. When the memory card is full, a
warning is displayed and the device beeps; recording stops.
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Start screen
After the memory card has been inserted or the DPM is turned on, a start
screen is displayed. This screen is identical to the screen which is displayed
when the DPM is in Stop mode.
Note: The screen above is a fictional screen with the maximum number
of symbols which could appear.
1 Battery power.
2 Recording format: Standard Play or Long Play.
3 Write-protected SD memory card.
4 Voice-activated recording mode is enabled.
5 Insert mode is activated.
6 AM (or PM) symbol if the US time format is used.
7 Current time in HH:MM (hours:minutes).
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