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Product Type Voice Recorder
Brand Philips
Model Voice Tracer VTR5800
Dimensions (H x W x D) 10.2 x 4.0 x 1.5 cm
Weight 60 g (with batteries)
Power Source 2 x AAA batteries (1.5V)
Battery Life Up to 20 hours recording
Recording Format MP3 / PCM WAV
Storage Capacity 4 GB internal memory
Microphone Built-in stereo microphone
Playback Built-in speaker, earphone jack
Main Functions Voice-activated recording, playback, folder management, variable speed playback, password protection
Display OLED screen
Connectivity USB 2.0 for file transfer
Care and Cleaning Wipe with a soft dry cloth; avoid moisture and solvents
Safety Information Do not expose to extreme temperatures; keep away from water; use only specified batteries
Spare Parts AAA batteries, optional AC adapter
Repairability Not user-serviceable; contact Philips support for repairs
General Information Supports up to 8GB microSD card (not included); recording modes: HQ, SP, LP

Frequently Asked Questions - Voice Tracer VTR5800 PHILIPS

How do I transfer recordings to my computer?
Connect the Voice Tracer VTR5800 to your computer using the USB cable. It will appear as a removable drive (or use Philips software). Drag and drop files to your PC.
What type of batteries does it use?
The device uses two AAA batteries (1.5V). Rechargeable batteries can also be used.
How do I set the date and time?
Press the Menu button, navigate to 'Time & Date' settings using the arrow keys, and adjust the values. Confirm with OK.
Can I use a microSD card?
Yes, the device has a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 8GB for additional storage.
How do I delete a recording?
Select the file in the file list, press the Menu button, choose 'Delete', and confirm.
What recording formats are available?
You can record in MP3 or PCM WAV format. Higher quality WAV files take more space.
Why is the device not turning on?
Check that the batteries are inserted correctly and have sufficient charge. If using rechargeable batteries, ensure they are charged.
How do I protect a recording with a password?
Go to the file list, select the file, press Menu, choose 'Password Protect', and set a 4-digit PIN.
Can I record with voice activation?
Yes, activate Voice Activation (VCVA) from the recording settings. Recording starts automatically when sound is detected and pauses during silence.
How to reset the device?
Remove one battery for 10 seconds, then reinsert. Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button (if available) with a paperclip.

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PHILIPS VOICE TRACER REC003 Record... 00:02:02 0:05 0:02 06:06:12 1:33 0:03

3.2 概览:
Diagram of a mobile phone with numbered parts for identification and assembly reference.

6 语音模式

2.1 Safety 28
2.2 Hearing protection 28
2.3 Legal restrictions on recording 28

3 Your recorder

3.1 What's in the box? 29
3.2 Overview 29

4 Start to use

4.1 Power on/off 30
4.2 Recharge 31
4.3 Enabling/disabling the keypad lock 31
4.4 Connecting to a computer 31

5 Recording

5.1 Create a recording 34
5.2 Use an external microphone to record 34

6 Voice mode

6.1 Playback settings 36

6.1.2 Repeat a sequence (A-B) 36
6.1.3 Replay times 37
6.1.4 Replay gap 37
6.1.5 Play speed 37
6.1.6 Bookmark 38

6.2 Delete files Important safety information

6.3 Individual settings 38

6.3.1 MIC gain 38
6.3.2 Record type 39
6.3.3 Record lamp 39
6.3.4 Voice-activated recording 39
6.3.5 Listen in 40
6.3.6 Auto divide 40

366.1.1 Repeat a file

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417 Music mode

7.1 Playback settings 41

7.1.1 Repeat 41
7.1.2 Equalizer 42
7.1.3 Repeat a sequence (A-B) 42
7.1.4 Replay times 42
7.1.5 Replay gap 42
7.1.6 Play speed 43

7.2 Delete files 43

7.3 Display lyrics 43

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448 Radio mode

9 Setting mode 45

9.1 Adjusting the backlight 45
9.2 Auto off 45
9.3 Select language 45
9.4 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones 45
9.5 Display memory information 46
9.6 Format device 46
9.7 Firmware version 46
9.8 Set date & time 46
9.9 Setting the record timer 47
9.10 Reset the device to default settings 47

10 Frequently asked questions 48

10.1 Cannot switch on the device 48
10.2 Cannot record with the device 48
10.3 The device cannot play recorded audio 48

II Technical specifications 49

1 Welcome

We are delighted that you have chosen a Philips device. Visit our website for comprehensive support such as user manuals, software downloads, warranty information and much more: www.philips.com

1.1 Product highlights

One-touch recording: just slide the recording switch upward to start recording, turn off to save file.

Digital noise reduction: effectively filter the ambient noise in the recording environment, to enable crystal clear recording. Record in common MP3 and WAV format.

USB 2.0 high speed data access.

Voice-activated recording.

USB mass storage, ensuring maximum compatibility.

2 Important safety information

2.1 Safety

  • 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 direct sunlight.
  • Protect the cables from damage by being trapped,
    • particularly at the plugs and where cables exit the housing.
  • Back up your data and recordings. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any loss of data.
  • Do not perform any maintenance operations that are not described in this user manual. Do not disassemble the device into its component parts to carry out repairs. The device may only be repaired in authorised service centres.

2.2 Hearing protection

Observe the following guidelines when using headphones:

  • Set the volume to a moderate level and do not use headphones to listen for excessively long periods of time.
  • Be particularly careful to avoid adjusting the volume to a level that your hearing cannot deal with.
  • Do not turn the volume up so high that you cannot hear

what is going on around you.

  • In potentially dangerous situations you must be very careful, or temporarily discontinue use.
  • Do not use headphones while operating a motorised vehicle, cycling, or skateboarding, etc. You could be a hazard to yourself and other road users, and possibly be breaking the law.
  • The use of the device's recording function is subject to the legal restrictions that may apply in your country. You should also respect the privacy and personal rights of the third parties if you record talks or lectures.
  • Please note that, in certain countries, you may be legally required to inform the person you are conversing with on the telephone that you are recording the conversation, or that the recording of telephone conversations is illegal. Please check if the use of such data is legal in your country prior to recording telephone calls.

3 Your digital recorder

3.1 What's in the box?
Diagram showing various electronic devices including a Philips phone, earphones, and a digital device with labeled parts.

3.2 Overview:
Overview: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

① Earphone jack
② Power on/off, HOLD
③ Left built-in microphone
④ Display
⑤ ■ Stop button, file folder switch
⑥ ▲ Volume up
⑦ Previous track, fast rewind
⑧ Speaker
⑨ Record/play indicator
⑩ Right built-in microphone
⑪ Play/pause
⑫ Next track, fast forward
⑬ ≡ Menu selection
⑭ ▼ Volume down
⑮ USB port
⑯ Line-in jack
⑰ Record switch
⑱ Delete button
⑲ USB switch

4 Start to use

4.1 Power on/off

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Note

- Recharge the device for three hours before using it for the first time!

I Slide the Power/Hold switch on the side of the device downwards for approximately two seconds.

→ The device turns on and the start-up screen is displayed.

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→ Then the device displays the stopped playback interface.

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Press MENU button for 2 or 3 seconds to return to the main interface. The main interface includes four modes. The following four pictures show the modes respectively: Music, Record, Radio and Settings.

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2 To power off, pull down the Power/Hold switch on the side of the device again and hold for about two seconds.

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Note

  • If the device cannot work normally, please make sure the device is not out of power.
  • When the battery indicator "☐" is displayed, please charge the device promptly.

4.2 Recharge

There are two ways to recharge:

- Directly connect the device with PC or through USB cable. - Use the specified charger to charge the device.

When using the above methods to recharge, the device will be in the state of recharging. The battery indicator shows a battery icon turning from empty to full repeatedly, indicating that the device is recharging. Under normal circumstance, the device can be fully recharged in around 3 hours.

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Note

- While the device is connected to a computer, it cannot be operated manually.

4.3 Enabling/disabling the keypad lock

The keypad lock deactivates all keys on the device. The timer function of the device continues to function.

1 Slide the Power/Hold switch up into the 🔒 position to lock the keypad of the device.

→ The lock symbol 🔒 appears on the display.

2 Slide the Power/Hold switch down to the Off position to disengage the HOLD.

4.4 Connecting to a computer

The device can be used as a USB mass storage to conveniently store, back up and move files. Directly link the device to a computer or with a USB cable. The voice recorder can automatically be recognized as a mass storage device without the need to install any software.

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Note

  • Do not disconnect the device from the computer while files are transferred from or to the device. This may damage or corrupt the files.
  • While the device is connected to a computer, it cannot be operated manually.

5 Recording

5.1 Create a recording

1 In the stop state of voice mode, press "STOP" button to select the folder you prefer.
2 please place the built-in microphone towards the source of sound, and slide the recording switch to ● to start recording,
→ the red "Record/Play" indicator is on;
3 Press "PLAY" button ▶ to pause recording. → then the red "Record /Play" indicator red light starts flashing;
→ and the display shows "Pause" ||.
4 Press "PLAY" button ▶ again to resume recording.
5 When recording, short press MENU button ≡ to insert an index mark. At maximum, 10 index mark can be set in one recording file, and up to 10 recording files can be allowed to set the index marks.
6 Slide the recording switch to ■ to end recording, → the device returns to the stopped playing interface of

current recorded file.

Illustration of recording interface:

A REC003 Record... 0000:02:05 008 0099:12:33 002 003 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

① Current file name
② Current folder
③ Record state
④ Current time
⑤ Remaining recording time
⑥ Mic gain
⑦ Battery charge level
⑧ Current file bit rate
⑨ File format
⑩ The current file's number
⑪ Total number of recordings in the folder

PHILIPS Voice Tracer VTR5800 - Illustration of recording interface: - 2

Note

- When the low battery icon occurs, it means the battery is nearly empty and the system will automatically shut down. If the device is recording, the system will automatically save the recorded file then shut down. If the device has low battery, please recharge promptly. When the device is to shut down due to low battery, the following icon will display.

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Note

  • Prior to recording, please preset the record type you need. When in the Stop state, press STOP button to switch among folders A, B, C, D and MUSIC. The recorded file can be stored in any of the A, B, C, D folder; each folder can store up to 99 audio files. If one folder is full with 99 files, the system automatically stores the subsequent files in the next folder. In the case that all four folders are full, please delete some unwanted files to enable recording.
  • Make a test recording to make sure that the Voice Tracer settings are correct.
  • When recording, please do not cut off power, otherwise loss or damage of recorded file may be resulted.
  • Before starting a long recording session, recharge the batteries before beginning.

5.2 Use an external microphone to record

If you connect an external microphone to the device, the recording source will switch automatically and the device's microphone will be turned off. Please note that the plug of the external microphone must be stereo plug, as shown in the picture below.

Diagram of a handheld device with attached cable and connector (no text or symbols)

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6 Voice mode

On the main interface you can select the voice mode with or buttons, and then shortly press the menu button to enter. Please refer to the Voice Stop interface below:

Illustration of recording interface:
REC001.MP3 00:00:00 001 01:08:27 003

① Loop mode
② Current folder
③ Current file name
④ Current play time
⑤ Total time of current file
⑥ Mic gain
⑦ Battery charge level
⑧ Number of the current file

⑨ Total number of files in the folder
⑩ Current play state

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Note

- When in Stop state, press STOP button to switch between folders A, B, C, D and MUSIC.

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Voice playback

1 In the Stop Mode of recorded file, press STOP ■ button to select the folder you prefer.
2 Press ◀◀ or ▶▶ to select a file to play.
3 Press Play button ▶II to start playing, → the record/play indicator will light green.
4 Press ▲ and ▼ to adjust volume.
5 Press STOP to stop playing. When the playing is stopped, press the MENU button for about 2 seconds to return to the main interface.
6 When playing, press PLAY to pause,

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→ “Record/Play” indicator green light starts flashing, press PLAY again to continue playing.

7 When playing, press ◀◀ or ▶▶ for a few seconds to fast forward or backward.

6.1 Playback settings

After the audio file is selected,

- press the PLAY button shortly to play;

- when playing, press shortly the MENU button to pop up the following playing modes: Repeat, A-B Replay, Replay times, and Replay gap, Play speed. See the below interface reference:

Repeat

A-B Replay Replay Times Replay gap

6.1.1 Repeat a file or folder

I Select Repeat shows in above picture,
2 then press MENU button to enter repeat modes selection menu,
3 choose the repeat mode from the menu as shown in the following picture:

Sequence

Repeat folder Repeat one Random

Repeat one: repeat the current file continuously.

Sequence: play from the current file to the last one in order, and then it automatically stops playing.

Repeat folder: play all files in the current folder repeatedly.

Random: play randomly files in selected folder.

6.1.2 Repeat a sequence (A-B)

  • Choose "A-B Replay" from the Playing Modes,
  • then press MENU button to enter A-B Replay. For operations of A-B Replay please refer to A-B Replay section in "Music playback".
    Set A-B Repeat
  • Set the start mark: When playing, shortly press MENU button to enter Playing Menu, then shortly press ▲ or ▼ to select "A-B Replay" mode, then press MENU button to return to Playing Menu. The "A" in "A-B" on LCD display flickers, if you need to confirm the start point A, shortly press ▶ to make confirmation.
  • Set the finish mark: After setting mark A, the "B" in "A-B" on LCD display flickers, shortly press ▶ to set the finish mark. The "A-B" is displayed on the LCD. As the replay

marks are fixed on "A-B", the section between mark A and B will be replayed for specified times. After playing specified times, the "A" in "A-B" flickers to wait for setting mark A, and the system resumes normal playing. If A-B

  • Replay is not needed, use any of the following methods to cancel the A-B Replay mode.
  • Cancellation: Shortly press "PLAY" button to cancel the AB marks and pause playing.
  • Shortly press "STOP" button to cancel the AB marks and stop playing.
  • Shortly press "MENU" button to cancel the AB marks and continue playing.

6.1.3 Replay times

Please combine A-B replay function.

From the Playing Menu select the "Replay times", then press MENU button to enter Replay times setting. Use ▲ and ▼ to adjust times setting. See the below interface picture:

02 times

6.1.4 Replay gap

Replay gap means the time gap between two repeats. You can choose the "Replay gap" from the Playing Menu then press MENU button to enter Replay gap setting. Use ▲ and ▼ to adjust Replay gap setting.

02 sec

6.1.5 Play speed

Choose "Play speed" from the Playing Modes, then press MENU button to enter speed setting interface. With screen displaying a value of play speed, press ▲ or ▼ to turn up or turn down the play speed. See the below related reference pictures:

Play speed

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6.1.6 Bookmark

When playing the audio files, long press MENU button to enter the interface of bookmark setting, shown as below. Choose "Go to bookmark" or "Delete bookmark", and then press MENU button to enter the submenu interface which is shown as below:

Go to bookmark Delete bookmark Exit 1/10 01 00:00:05 02 00:00:30 03 00:00:50

6.2 Delete files

On the stopped playing voice interface,

- long press the delete button to pop up the following menu list: Delete file, Delete all and Exit.

Below are the pictures of the deletion operations:

graph LR A["Delete file\nDelete all\nExit"] -->|Press MENU| B["Delete file\nYes\nNO"] C["Delete file\nDelete all\nExit"] -->|Press MENU| D["Delete all\nYes\nNO"]

On the left side of the interface, press ▲ or ▼ button to select individual or all files; on the right side of the interface, press ▲ and ▼ to choose "YES" to confirm deletion, "NO" to keep file; press MENU button to execute.

6.3 Individual settings

On the stopped playing interface,

- shortly press the MENU button to pop up Functions Menu, the functions include: MIC gain, Record type, Record lamp, Voice Activation Control, Listen In, Auto divide.

See the below related reference pictures:

Mic gain Record type Record lamp VA control VA control Listen in Auto divide Exit

6.3.1 MIC gain

From the Functions Menu select "MIC gain", then press MENU button to enter MIC gain Menu, in which there are three MIC gain to select: High, Middle, Low. Choose a different microphone gain can achieve different record effects. Mic gain means the microphone sensitivity. High Mic gain

means high sensibility as well as loud voice recording and noise. Users can choose different level according to individual needs.

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6.3.2 Record type

From the Functions Menu select "Record type", then press MENU button to enter Record type Menu, in which there are four Record types to select: NOISE CUT REC, PCM REC, HQ REC and SLP REC. If select the PCM recording type, after PCM recording up to one hour, the device save the record file automatically, then next recording. See the below related reference pictures:

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NOISE CUT REC: WAV format, high sound quality, bit rate: 384kbps.

PCM REC: WAV format, high sound quality, bit rate: 1536kbps.

HQ REC: MP3 format, high sound quality, bit rate: 128kbps. SLP REC: MP3 format, ordinary sound quality, bit rate: 8kbps.

6.3.3 Record lamp

From the Functions Menu select "Record lamp", then press MENU button to enter Record lamp Menu. If recording indicator select Off, Record lamp won't work anymore. See the following picture:

PHILIPS Voice Tracer VTR5800 - Record lamp - 1

6.3.4 Voice-activated recording

This is a practical function of recording, no button operation is needed. When the function is enabled, in the course of recording, if no voice is detected, the device will automatically pause recording after 3 seconds; if voice is detected again, the device resumes recording. See the below related reference picture:

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6.3.5 The listen in function

After activating the Listen In function, you can connect an earphone to listen if there's any sound output. See the Listen in function setting interface picture as follows:

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6.3.6 Auto divide feature recording

During the course of recording, the auto divide feature recording enables recordings to be saved automatically into a new file every 30 or 60 minutes. The auto divide feature recording interface is as follows:

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7 Music mode

From the main interface, you can choose music mode with or buttons, and then shortly press the MENU button to enter; or in the voice mode, use the switch buttons to switch to the music folder. Music playback interface is as follows:

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Note

• Music folder is specifically used for music storage. It supports: MP3, WAV, WMA.

Are You The One 00:00:00 001 01:08:27 003

① Equalizer
② Music folder
③ Current file name
④ Position indicator of current file
⑤ Total time of current file

⑥ Loop mode
⑦ Battery charge level
⑧ Number of the current file
⑨ Total number of files in the folder
⑩ Current play state

7.1 Playback settings

  • You can select the track you want by pressing or ▶,
  • then press PLAY to play.
  • When playing, shortly press the MENU button, the below menu pops up with modes of: Repeat, Equalizer, A-B Replay, Replay times, Replay gap and Play speed. See the interface as follows:

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7.1.1 Repeat

As illustrated, "Repeat" is selected, then press MENU button to enter the Repeat Selection Menu. You can choose the preferred repeat as follows:

Sequence

Repeat folder

Repeat one

Random

Sequence: Play sequentially tracks in selected folder. After playing all the tracks in the current folder, the playing stops automatically.

Repeat folder: Repeat tracks on the selected playlist.

Repeat one: repeat continuously the selected track.

Random: Play randomly tracks in selected folder.

7.1.2 Equalizer

From the Playing Menu select "Equalizer", press MENU button to enter. The Equalizer includes: Normal, Rock, Pop, Classic, Soft, Jazz, and DBB. Refer the below pictures:

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In the Equalizer Mode, you can choose mode with ▲ and ▼ buttons, press MENU button to confirm.

7.1.3 Repeat a sequence (A-B)

(See “Repeat a sequence (A-B)” in Voice Mode, chapter 6.1.2, page 36.)

7.1.4 Replay times

From the Playing Menu select the "Replay times", then press MENU button to enter Replay times setting. Use ▲ and ▼ to adjust times setting. See the below interface picture:

02 times

7.1.5 Replay gap

Replay gap means the time gap between two repeats. You can choose the "Replay gap" from the Playing Menu then press MENU button to enter Replay gap setting. Use ▲ and ▼ to adjust Replay gap setting.

02 sec

7.1.6 Play speed

From the Playing Menu select the "Play speed" to enter the Play Speed setting interface. With screen displaying a value of play speed, press ▲ or ▼ to turn up or turn down the play speed. See the below related reference pictures:

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7.2 Delete Files

On the stopped playing interface,

- shortly press the MENU button, the below menu pops up with modes: Delete file, Delete All and Exit.

See the below interface picture:

graph LR A["Delete file\nDelete all\nExit"] -->|Press MENU| B["Delete file\nYes\nNO"] C["Delete file\nDelete all\nExit"] -->|Press MENU| D["Delete all\nYes\nNO"]

7.3 The lyrics displayed

This product supports "*.lrc" lyrics files, realizing the synchronous broadcasting of songs and lyrics.

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Note

  • Lyrics file's name and the name of the song files need to be consistent.
  • If the current song file matches with lyrics file, the music modeiconinthetopofthescreenwillappear,asfollows; if no lyrics match, then no sign will be displayed as shown below.
  • If the lyrics match, long press the "menu" button to enter the lyrics interface, lyrics display will appear. To exit, short press "MENU" button to return to the Music Mode.

8 Radio mode

From the main menu,

- select Radio Mode, press MENU button to enter. See the below picture of Radio Mode:

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Note

- Please plug in the earphones. They allow radio reception. Sound can only be heard in the earphones.

In the Radio Mode, press or button to choose radio frequency; press MENU button to display the following menu, including: Auto search, Save Channel, FM record, Delete, Delete All.

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After Auto Search is selected, the system automatically searches radio channels. When a radio channel is found, the channel will be saved automatically into radio channel

list. When the automatically channel search is completed, it shows the interface as below:

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You can choose Save Channel to save it. Choose Delete to delete a current saved channel or Delete all saved channels. The device can store 40 radio channels at most. After more than one radio channel is stored, short press "PLAY" or "STOP" to switch among saved radio channels in sequence. If you choose FM record, the system starts recording the radio, the record type of radio recording is fixed to "HQ REC". see the interface picture below:

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9 Setting mode

From the main menu select Setting mode, press MENU button to enter. The Setting mode interface includes: Backlight, Auto off, Language, Key tone, Memory select, Memory information, Micro-SD information, Format device, Firmware Version, System time, Record time, Reset.

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9.1 Adjusting the backlight

The backlight time function can be set at: 15, 30, 45 and Constant. If there's no operation on the device for the set time, the backlight turns off automatically. If you select Constant, the backlight is to be always.

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9.2 Auto off

If there's no operation on the device for a set time, the system automatically shuts down. If the time is set at 0, the system will not automatically shut down. See the below auto off picture:

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9.3 Select language

From the Language menu you can choose a language as system language. See the following interface picture:

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9.4 Enabling/disabling key and signal tones

From the Key Tone settings menu, you can choose to open or close the key tone. After closing key tone, the key tone will not work in any key operation. See the following picture:

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9.5 Display memory information

You can check the memory or Micro-SD capability and the remaining memory of this device by using this function. See the following picture:

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9.6 Format device

You can choose to format internal memory by using this function. See the below picture:

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9.7 Firmware version

You can check the device's firmware version by using this function.

9.8 Set date & time

See the System Time setting interface as follows:

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On this interface, you can set the current system time and display format. Press STOP return to the previous level submenu.

For example: select "Time Format" to show the following menu:

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There are 2 time formats to choose, namely 12-hour format and 24-hour format. The system default is 24-hour format. Choose "Set data", the following interface will pop up:

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Choose "Set time", the following interface will pop up:

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On the above interfaces, press ◀◀ or ▶▶ and ▲ or ▼ to set the time. Press ◀◀ or ▶▶ button to select year, month, day, hour, minute and second; press ▲ or ▼ to change the relevant numbers.

9.9 Setting the record timer

Record timer setting: as system time turns to the pre-set time, the device automatically starts recording. On the functions menu, choose the "Record timer", then press the MENU button to enter "Record timer" setting. See the below reference picture:

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The first function is to set the time to start recording. For setting please refer to the below picture:

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On this interface, you can set a start time for automatic recording. For setting time please refer to "System Time Setting".

The second function is the recording duration. You can set the recording duration to 30, 60, 120 minutes or infinite. The recording duration setting as follows:

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9.10 Reset the device to default settings

You can restore to default settings by using this function. See the below picture:

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EN 47

10 Frequently asked questions

Answers to the frequently asked questions are listed here to solve simple problems that may to the device. If the problem cannot be solved, please contact the dealer or visit our official website: www.philips.com/support

10.1 Cannot switch on the device

The battery is empty, please recharge promptly.

10.2 Cannot record with the device

The maximum file number is exceeded or the device's memory is full. Please delete some recordings or move them to other storage devices.

10.3 The device cannot play recorded audio

I The device may be in lock mode (HOLD). Slide the HOLD switch to OFF position.
2 The battery is empty, please recharge.

48 EN

II Technical specifications

Storage

Internal storage

Estimated recording time (8GB): approximately 2280 hours with SLP, 145 hours with High Quality Recording mode, 48 hours NOISE CUT recording mode, 12 hours with PCM recording mode.

Recording time with fully charged battery: approx 40 hours Type of internal storage: NAND Flash Portable storage (PC): Yes

Dimensions and weight

Wide × Long × High: 37.5 × 104.3 × 15.6 mm Weight (with battery): 52.7 g

System requirement

Operating System: Windows 7/8/Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X, Linux Port: USB

Recording

NOISE CUT REC: bit rate: 384kbps, format :WAV PCM REC(PCM): bit rate: 1536kbps, format :WAV Stereo REC(HQ): bit rate: 128kbps, format: MP3 Long REC(SLP): bit rate: 8kbps, format: MP3

Operating conditions

Temperature: 5° – 45°C Air humidity: 10% – 90%, non-condensing

Warranty card

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year warranty

质保书

一年质保

Type: VTR5800

Serial nr:

Date of purchase

购买日期

Dealer's name, address and signature

销售商名称、地址及签字

www.philips.com/welcome

This document is printed on chlorine free produced paper

Data subject to change without notice

This product was brought to the market by Speech Processing Solutions GmbH or one of its affiliates, further referred to in this document as SPS, which is the manufacturer of the product. SPS is the warrantor in relation to the product with which this booklet was packaged.

For China only

只限中国地区

Printed in China

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Neither Speech Processing Solutions GmbH nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties with respect to claims for damages, losses, costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of an accident, misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repair, modification of the product or failure to meet the operating and maintenance instructions provided by Philips.

This User Manual is a document with no contractual nature. We accept no liability for changes, mistakes or printing errors.

Philips and the Philips shield emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used by Speech Processing Solutions GmbH under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Brand : PHILIPS

Model : Voice Tracer VTR5800

Category : Dictaphone