Philips LFH612, LFH617, LFH632, LFH633 User Manual

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EN User manual

LFH0612

LFH0617

LFH0632

LFH0633

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

4Get started 7

Insert the battery 7
Power on/off 7
Keypad lock (HOLD function) 7
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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Wel co me 3

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

Digital

recorder

battery

1 × AAA

Quick start guide USB cable

Hands-free headset (LFH0632/LFH0633 only)

Whatʹs in the box?

LFH0612

LFH0617

LFH0632

LFH0633

LFH0642

LFH0646

LFH0652

Quick start guide

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Your Voice Tracer digital recorder 5

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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4Get started

HOLD

Insert the battery

1 Slide open the battery cover.
2 Insert the battery as indicated. Make sure the polarity is correct.

AAA

3 Close the cover again.

D Notes

• 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.

Powe r o n / off

1 To power on, press the f button until the display shows a short

animation [ ].

2 To power off, press the f button while the recorder is stopped

until the display shows BYE.

Keypad lock (HOLD function)

1 Slide the HOLD switch up into the Hold position to lock the

keypad of the recorder.

• The display briefly shows ‘On Hold’ and turns off.

2 Slide the HOLD switch down to the Off position to disengage the

keypad lock.

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Using the Voice Tracer with a computer

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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.

D Notes

• 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.

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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

1 Press the INDEX/ a button while the recorder is stopped to

select the desired folder.

2 Press the g button to start recording.

• The record / play indicator lights red.

• Point the built-in microphone toward the sound source.

3 To pause recording, press the g button.

• The record /play indicator will blink, and PAUSE will flash on the
display.

4 Press the g button again to resume recording.
5 To stop recording, press the j / DEL button.

D Notes

• 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 f during recording to display the remaining
recording time.

•Press b during 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

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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).

1 Press the INDEX/ a button during recording to add an index

mark.

• The index number is displayed for one second.

D Notes

• 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

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Playback of a recording

1 Press the INDEX/ a button while the recorder is stopped to

select the desired folder.

2 Press the h or b button to select the file to play back.
3 Press the f button.

• The playback time will be shown on the display, and the record/ play
indicator will light green.

4 Adjust the volume using the + and – buttons.
5 To stop playback, press the j / DEL button.

• The total playback time of the current file will be shown on the
display.

6 Press the f button again to continue playback from the previous

position.

D Notes

When headphones are connected to the headphones jack, the
recorder speaker will be switched off.

Playback functions

Selecting a file

1 While the recorder is stopped, press button b briefly to jump to

the start of the next file.

2 While the recorder is stopped, press button h briefly to jump to

the start of the previous file.

Slow, fast, normal playback

1 Press and hold the f button for one second or longer to switch

between normal, slow and fast playback .

Search

1 Press and hold the h or b button during playback to scan

backward or forward in the current file at a fast speed.

2 Release the button to resume playback at the selected speed.

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Rewinding and forwarding / searching for an index mark

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2

1

2

Repeat a file or folder

1 Press the h or b button 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

1 To repeat or loop a sequence in a file, press the INDEX/ a button

at the chosen start point.

• The symbol on the display flashes and the loop
symbol appears.

2 Press the INDEX/ a button again at the chosen end point.

• The repeat sequence begins.

3 Press the j/ DEL button to stop playback or press the INDEX/ a

button to resume normal playback.

1 Press and hold the INDEX/ a button for one second or longer

during playback to switch between play modes (repeat file or
repeat folder).

2 Select the desired playback mode.

Icon Description

Repeat a file.

Repeat all files in a folder.

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7Delete

Deleting files and index marks

1 Press the INDEX/ a button while the recorder is stopped to

select the desired folder.

2 Press and hold the j/DEL button for one second or longer.

• DELETE appears on the display.

3 Press the h or b button to select a delete option:

Icon Description

Delete a single file.

Delete all files in a folder.

Delete all index marks in a file.

4 Press the f button.
5 Press the h or b button to select the file, the folder or the file

containing the index marks to be deleted.

6 Press button f again.

• NO appears.

7 Push button h or b to select YES.
8 Press the f button to confirm.

D Note

The files will be automatically renumbered.

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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.

1 Press the MENU button while the recorder is stopped.

• The display shows MODE and the current setting for recording mode
is flashing.

2 Press the + or – button to navigate the setting icons bar up or

down.

3 Press the h or b button 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).

4 Customize settings as required or exit the menu by pressing the

MENU button.

Icon/
Display

SLP
LP
SP
HQ

MIC

Option Description

Choose among several recording modes
including HQ, SP, LP or SLP for a longer
recording time. Refer to chapter 11, Technical
data on page 18 for det ails.

HI
LO

Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid
recording background noises and to adjust to
the recording environment.

Icon/
Display

VA

CLVOICE

BEEP

AUTOOFF

Option Description

On
Off

On
Off

Ye s
No

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Voice-activated recording is a convenience fea­ture for hands-free recording. When voice­activated 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.

Dynamic emphasis on quiet passages to
improve the intelligibility of quiet voices.

The recorder gives sound feedback about but­ton operations or errors.

The Voice Tracer automatically turns off after
5 or 15 minutes of inactivity

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Icon/
Display

Option Description

FORMAT

INFO

No
Ye s

Delete all files on the recorder. Transfer
important files to a PC before formatting the
memory. Press f to confirm the selection.

Display the firmware version and the release
date.
Example:
100
06/01/2010

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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.

1 Connect the Voice Tracer to your computer using the supplied

USB cable.

2 Download the firmware update for your Voice Tracer from

www.philips.com onto your computer.

3 Copy the new firmware file to the root directory of the Voice

Trac er.

4 Disconnecting the Voice Tracer from the computer automatically

updates the firmware.

D Notes

• 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 k

USB High-speed USB 2.0, mini USB port

Display

Type LCD / segment

Screen size

Memory

Built-in memory capacity 1 GB

Built-in memory type NAND Flash

Mass storage class compliant yes

34.5 mm / 1.4 "

Ω

Recording

Format MPEG1 Layer 3 (MP3)

Microphone built-in high-sensitivity microphone,

mono

Recording modes HQ, SP, LP, SLP (MP3/ mono)

Bit rate HQ: 64 kbit/ s

SP: 48 kbit/ s
LP: 32 kbit/ s
SLP: 8 kbit/s

Recording time (approx.) SLP: 277 hours

LP: 70 hours
SP: 46 hours
HQ: 35 hours

Sample rate HQ: 22 kHz

SP/LP/ SLP: 16 kHz

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Speaker

Type built-in dynamic speaker

Diameter

Output power 110 mW

Sound enhancement ClearVoice

Battery

Type AAA/ LR03 Alkaline

Number of batteries 1

Lifetime up to 15 (LFH0632/ LFH0633: 22)

System requirements

Operating system Windows 7/ Vista /XP/2000,

Interface available USB port

Operating conditions

Temperature 5° – 45°C / 41° – 113°F

Humidity 10% – 90%, non-condensing

Dimensions and weight

Width × height × depth

Weight incl. battery 55 g / 0.12 lb

23 mm / 0.9 "

hours (in SLP recording mode)

Mac OS X, Linux

38 × 105 × 16.4 mm / 1.5 × 4.1 × 0.6

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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© 2010 Royal Philips Electronics. All rights reserved.

Document version 2.0, 08/08/2010.