LFH 9375 - Dictaphone PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Dictation Recorder (Pocket Memo)
Brand	Philips
Model	LFH 9375
Color	Aluminum Black
Housing Material	All metal
Dimensions (approx.)	120 x 50 x 20 mm
Weight (approx.)	100 g (with batteries)
Power supply	2 AAA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH Philips LFH9154)
Charging	Via USB (2h30 for full charge on a high power port)
Recording battery life	Up to 23 hours (SP mode)
Recording formats	DSS (SP, QP) and MP3 (HQ, XHQ)
Recording modes	Insert, Replace, Append
Built-in microphone	Mono, adjustable sensitivity (Private, Dictation, Conference)
Built-in speaker	Dynamic, 30 mm diameter, 200 mW power
Display	LCD 1.7 inches (44 mm diagonal), white backlight
Memory card support	SD / SDHC up to 32 GB
Connectivity	USB 2.0 high speed, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 3.5 mm microphone jack, docking station (optional)
Included software	Philips SpeechExec Dictate
Main features	Recording, playback with speed control, insert/delete index, end-of-dictation marking (EOL), priority, voice activation, noise reduction
Care and cleaning	Wipe with a dry cloth. Do not expose to water or excessive heat.
Safety	Hearing safety (headphones at reasonable volume). Do not use while driving. Keep out of reach of children.
Spare parts	Rechargeable batteries Philips LFH9154, SD memory card, USB cable, headphones (optional)
Repairability	Firmware update via USB possible. For repair, contact Philips service.

Frequently Asked Questions - LFH 9375 PHILIPS

How to insert the batteries in the Philips LFH 9375?

Open the battery compartment at the back by sliding the cover upwards. Insert two AAA batteries respecting the indicated polarity. Close by sliding downwards until it clicks.

What recording formats are available?

The dictation machine supports DSS (SP and QP) and MP3 (HQ and XHQ) formats. The choice determines audio quality and recording duration.

How to transfer recordings to PC?

Connect the Pocket Memo to the computer via the supplied USB cable. Use the Philips SpeechExec software to automatically download files. The recordings are moved to the 'Completed dictations' folder.

Does voice activation work?

Yes, activate the function in the menu Recording > Voice activation. When you speak, recording starts automatically; after 3 seconds of silence, it stops.

How to insert an index in a dictation?

During playback or stop, go to the desired location, press MENU, select Dictation > Insert index and confirm with OK.

Can I use headphones with this dictation machine?

Yes, plug headphones into the 3.5 mm jack on the side. Adjust the volume with the + and - keys during playback.

How to mark a dictation as completed (EOL)?

Select the recording, then press the EOL button. The lock symbol appears. To make it priority, press again within the next half second.

What is the maximum recording time?

With a 2 GB SD card and SP format (DSS), you can record up to 349 hours. Durations vary depending on the chosen format.

How to clean the dictation machine?

Use a dry, soft cloth. Never expose the device to water or direct sunlight. Avoid solvents.

What to do if the screen does not turn on?

Check that the batteries are correctly inserted and charged. If necessary, remove and reinsert the batteries. Make sure the switch is in the ON position.

USER MANUAL LFH 9375 PHILIPS

2.1 Product highlights 5
2.2 What's in the box 5
2.3 Overview 6
2.3.1 Controls and connections 6
2.3.2 Display indicators and symbols 7

3 Get started 8

3.1 Install the batteries 8
3.2 Charge the batteries 8
3.3 Insert and eject the memory card 9
3.4 Format a new memory card 9
3.5 Activate the Pocket Memo 10
3.5.1 Set the language 10
3.5.2 Set the date and time 10
3.6 Power-saving mode 11

4 Use your Pocket Memo 12

4.1 Recording 12
4.1.1 Create a recording 12
4.1.2 Review recording 13
4.1.3 Edit a recording (insert/overwrite/append) 13
4.1.4 Finish (lock) a recording 14
4.1.5 Change the recording format 15
4.1.6 Adjust the microphone sensitivity 16
4.2 Playback 17
4.2.1 Overview of playback functions 18
4.3 Delete a file 18

5 Use more of your Pocket Memo 20

5.1 Use Philips SpeechExec software 20
5.1.1 Advanced configuration 20
5.1.2 Download recordings to the PC 20
5.2 Use voice-activated recording 21
5.3 Work with index marks 22
5.3.1 Insert an index mark 22
5.3.2 Delete an index mark 23
5.4 Assign an author's name 23
5.5 Update the firmware 24
5.6 Menu settings 25
5.6.1 Menu list 26

6 Technical data 28

1 Important

Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.

The material in this manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system. If the product, or its individual modules or procedures, are used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability must be obtained.

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 and the point where they exit from the unit.
• 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.

Small children

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.

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/E
• 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.

2 Your Pocket Memo

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!

To fully benefit from the service that Philips offers, visit our Website for support information such as user manuals, software downloads, warranty information and more: www.philips.com/support.

2.1 Product highlights

• The Pocket Memo's asymmetrical and ergonomic design delivers unparalleled user-friendly operation. All buttons are within the sweep-angle of the thumb.
• Two smart buttons let you scroll through menu options and quickly make selections.
• A large graphical display lets you view all file information, such as keywords (author name), length of dictation, position within the file, and other vital information at a glance. A backlit display shows all information, even in poor lighting conditions.
• The .dss file format is the international standard for professional speech processing. Offering excellent audio quality for recorded voice, .dss files allow a high compression rate, reduced file sizes, network traffic and required storage capacity.
• SpeechExec Dictate is the perfect download software to manage voice files. The intuitive user interface makes job retrieval simple and fast, and the job status information allows the tracking of all the work in progress.

2.2 What's in the box

Pocket Memo

CD-ROM containing software and user manual

Memory card

Rechargeable batteries

Pouch

USB cable

Quick start guide

2.3.1 Controls and connections

(1) Microphone socket
② Headphone socket
③ Built-in microphone
(4) Status LED
⑤ EOL (end-of-letter) button
⑥ Record button
⑦ REW (Rewind) button
8 FWD (Forward) button
9 On/off switch
10 Speaker
⑪ Display
12 Smart buttons
13 Menu button
14 + / - , menu navigation and volume control

15 Memory card slot
16 Battery compartment
17 Docking station connection slot
18 Power supply socket
19 USB connection slot

2.3.2 Display indicators and symbols

(1) Current function of the left smart button
2 File name
③ Recording number
(4) Position bar
⑤ Recording / playback time
6 Battery level indicator
⑦ Recording format
Memory card is write-protected (locked)
Recording mode

10 Voice-activated recording in progress
1 Recording level meter
Sensitivity level for voice-activated recording
13 Current position in the recording
14 Current function of the right smart button
15 Recording is marked finished (EOL) and locked
16 Recording is marked priority
17 Recording contains index mark

3 Get started

3.1 Install the batteries

The Pocket Memo can be operated with the two AAA rechargeable batteries LFH9154 delivered with the product. Standard (non-rechargeable) AAA alkaline batteries may also be used.

1 The on/off switch of the Pocket Memo must be in the OFF position.
2 Open the battery compartment on the back side of the Pocket Memo by sliding it outwards then folding it up.

3 Insert the two AAA batteries. The correct polarity is indicated on the inside of the battery compartment cover.

4 Close the battery compartment by folding it down and sliding the battery compartment cover inward until it clicks.

Note

• Do not mix battery types! Use two rechargeable batteries (Philips LFH9154) or two non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
• Remove the batteries if you will not be using the recorder for an extended period. Leaking batteries may damage the Pocket Memo.
• If the Pocket Memo malfunctions, remove the batteries and re-insert them.
• Stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Removing the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file.
• When the batteries are nearly empty, the battery indicator blinks.

3.2 Charge the batteries

The Pocket Memo can be operated with Philips rechargeable batteries LFH9154. To recharge these batteries, use USB cable. Optionally, the Philips Power Supply 9146 or the USB Docking Station 9120 may also be used.

When the Pocket Memo is connected to a PC or notebook computer with the supplied USB cable, the rechargeable batteries are automatically recharged. If the USB port on the computer is high powered, a complete recharge cycle takes about 2.5 hours.

Note

• Batteries other than the supplied Philips batteries LFH9154 cannot be charged.
• Fully charge the batteries before first use.
• The computer must be ON when charging the batteries.
• The Pocket Memo may become warm during fast recharging.

Important

If the USB port of the computer does not supply enough power capacity (500 mA), disable the USB quick charge function in the menu of the Pocket Memo and recharge.

3.3 Insert and eject the memory card

The Pocket Memo operates with a SD (SecureDigital) memory card and supports SDHC cards with storage capacities of up to 32 GB.

To insert a memory card:

1 Locate the memory card slot on the top back side of the Pocket Memo.
2 Slide the memory card into the slot. A small illustration under the memory card slot indicates the correct orientation.
3 Push the memory card in until it clicks.

To eject the memory card:

1 Locate the memory card slot on the top back side of the Pocket Memo.
Press the memory card into the Pocket Memo until it clicks.
3 Release the memory card. It will slightly emerge from the memory card slot. Simply slide it out.

Note

If the Pocket Memo is turned to the ON position and there is no memory card inserted, a warning screen is displayed.

3.4 Format a new memory card

When a new, unformatted memory card (or a memory card that was formatted with a non-Pocket Memo device) is inserted, the Pocket Memo will display a prompt to format the memory card.

1 To confirm and start the formatting process, press the OK smart button.

To cancel the formatting process, remove the memory card or press the CANCEL smart button.

Note

Formatting is not possible if the memory card is in read-only mode (locked).

3.5 Activate the Pocket Memo

The Pocket Memo is turned on and off by sliding the ON/OFF switch. When using it for the first time, you will be prompted to set the language, date and time.

3.5.1 Set the language

When using the Pocket Memo for the first time, you will be prompted to set the language.

Press the + or - button on the Pocket Memo to select a language.

Press the OK smart button to confirm the selection. The selected language will be displayed.

Note

It is possible to change the language later using the menu. See 5.6 Menu settings on page 25 for more information.

3.5.2 Set the date and time

When using the Pocket Memo for the first time, you will be prompted to set the current date and time.

1 Press the ^+ or - button to change the value for the year, month or day.

Press the smart button to advance the arrow () to the next entry. After setting the day, press the smart button to advance the settings to the correct time.

3 Press the ^+ or - button to select a 12-hour or 24-hour clock, AM or PM (if a 12-hour clock is selected), and to change the value of the hour and minute settings.

4 Press the smart button to confirm the date and time.

The Pocket Memo is now ready to function.

Note

If a mistake is made in setting the date/time, use the smart button any time during the procedure to step back to make corrections. It is also possible to change the date and time later using the menu. See 5.6 Menu settings on page 25 for more information.

3.6 Power-saving mode

After sixty minutes of inactivity, the Pocket Memo automatically goes into power save mode and the LCD screen will display the date and time. Press any button to reactivate it. If the Pocket Memo is not used for more than two hours, it turns off completely. Turn the unit on by moving the On/Off switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position.

4 Use your Pocket Memo

4.1 Recording

4.1.1 Create a recording

Follow these steps to create a recording with the Pocket Memo:

A memory card must be inserted into the memory card slot. See 3.3 Insert and eject the memory card on page 9 for more information.
2 Slide the On/Off switch to the ON position to switch on the Pocket Memo.

3 Press the NEW smart button to create a new recording.

Note

The NEW smart button is not displayed if the current recording is empty.

4 To start recording, press the RECORD button and start speaking.

• The status LED glows in red (in overwrite and append mode) or green (in insert mode) while recording.
  The following information is displayed:

a Recording format
Recording time
Current position in the recording
File number
File name

5 For short pauses, press the RECORD button. The status LED flashes.
To continue recording, press the RECORD button again.
6 To stop recording, press the STOP smart button.

Note

• For best results, speak clearly and keep the microphone about four inches (ten centimeters) away from your mouth.
• Set the desired voice activation function (see 5.2 Use voice-activated recording on page 21 for more information) and recording format (see 4.1.5 Change the recording format on page 15 for more information) before starting recording.
• The Insert recording mode is not available when the recording format is MP3.
• Make a test recording to make sure that the settings are correct.
• Do not remove the batteries during recording. This may cause the recorder to malfunction.
• If recording for a prolonged period of time, replace the batteries before beginning.

4.1.2 Review recording

Press the REW button briefly while recording to jump back two seconds and start playback.

Press and hold the REW button while recording to rewind. Release the REW button to stop winding and start playback.

4.1.3 Edit a recording (insert/overwrite/append)

Files are recorded in overwrite mode by default. Follow these steps to switch to insert or append mode to make additions to a recording:

Press the MENU button while stopped to open the menu.

2 Press the ^+ or - button to select the Record menu item and press the ENTER smart button to enter the submenu.

3 Press the ^+ or - button to select the Edit mode menu item and press the ENTER smart button to enter the submenu.

4 Press the + or - button to choose between Insert, Overwrite or Append mode.

• In insert mode, additional recording can be inserted into a previously recorded file. The status LED glows in green while recording and the symbol is displayed. The Insert recording mode is not available when the recording format is MP3.
• In overwrite mode, additional recording will overwrite a previously recorded file. The status LED glows in red while recording.
  In append mode, additional recording

will always be inserted at the end of a previously recorded file. The status LED glows in red while recording and the symbol is displayed.

Press the OK smart button to save the setting or press the CANCEL smart button to exit the sub-menu without changing the setting.

6 Press the ^+ or - button to select the file to be modified.

7 Play, forward or rewind to the position where the modification should be made.
8 To start recording, press the RECORD button and start speaking.

9 To stop recording, press the STOP smart button.

10 Repeat from step 1 to return to overwrite recording mode.

4.1.4 Finish (lock) a recording

When a recording is finished and no additional changes will be made, follow these steps to mark it as finished and protect it from being accidentally deleted:

Press the + or - button while stopped to select the recording to be marked finished.

Press the end-of-letter (EOL) button to lock the file and mark it as finished. The symbol is displayed.

3 To assign priority status to the recording, press the EOL button again within half a second.

The ! symbol is displayed, indicating that the file has priority status.

4 To make changes to the recording, press the EOL button again to remove the finished mark.

Philips SpeechExec software can be configured to download only those files from the Pocket Memo to the PC that are marked finished.

Caution

Locked files are deleted when the memory card is formatted or the delete-all-dictations function is used.

4.1.5 Change the recording format

The recording format determines the audio quality of recordings and affects the number of audio files that can fit on the memory card. The Pocket Memo supports the following recording formats:

Recording format	File format	Recording time (1 GB memory)
XHQ	.mp3	18 hours
HQ	.mp3	36 hours
QP	.dss2 (DSS QP)	85 hours
SP	.dss (DSS SP)	170 hours

Note

The Insert recording mode is not available when the recording format is MP3.

Press the MENU button while stopped to open the menu.

2 Press the + or - button to select the Record menu item and press the ENTER smart button.

3 Press the ^+ or - button to select the Record format menu item and press the ENTER smart button.

4 Press the + or - button to choose between SP, QP, HQ and XHQ.

Record format:

SP

QP

HQ

XHQ

OK

CANCEL

Record format:

SP

OP

H0

XH0

OK C

CANCEL

5 Press the OK smart button to save the setting or press the CANCEL smart button to exit the sub-menu without changing the setting.

Note

It is also possible to change the microphone sensitivity using the menu. See 5.6 Menu settings on page 25 for more information.

4.1.6 Adjust the microphone sensitivity

Set the microphone sensitivity for the environment and your recording preferences.

1 If the current recording is empty, press the MIC smart button to change the microphone sensitivity.

2 During recording, press the MENU button to change the microphone sensitivity.

4.2 Playback

Press the ^+ or - button while stopped to select the file to play and locate the beginning of the recording.

2 Press the PLAY smart button to start playback.

The following information is displayed:

a Recording format
⑥ Playback position (minutes : seconds)
Current position in the recording
File number
File name

3 Press the + or - button to adjust the playback volume during playback.

4 Press the SPEED smart button to adjust faster or slower file playback.

5 Press the STOP smart button to stop playback.

4.2.1 Overview of playback functions

Fast rewind	Press the REW button ① briefly while stopped. Press the STOP smart button ③ to stop winding or the PLAY smart button ④ to stop winding and start playback.
Fast forward	Press the FWD button ② briefly while stopped. Press the STOP smart button ③ to stop fast forward or the PLAY smart button ④ to stop fast forward and start playback.
Rewind	Press and hold the REW button ① while playing or recording. Release the REW button to stop winding.
Cue	Press and hold the FWD button ② while playing. Release the FWD button to cue-play.
Auto-backspace	Press the REW ① button briefly while playing or recording to recap the last second.
File selection	Press the + button once while in the stop position to skip to the end of a file. Press the + button again to skip to the beginning of the next file. Press the - button once while in the stop position to skip to the beginning of a file. Press the - button again to skip to the end of the previous file.

4.3 Delete a file

Note

Before deleting a file, make sure that it is not marked finished and that the memory card is not set to read-only (locked). If the file is marked finished, unlock it by pressing the EOL button once.

Press the ^+ or - button while stopped to select the file to be deleted.

Press the MENU button to open the menu. The File menu item is selected.

3 Press the ENTER smart button to enter the sub menu. The Delete file menu item is selected.

4 Press the ENTER smart button to enter the sub menu.

5 Press the OK smart button to delete the file permanently. Press the CANCEL smart button to cancel the operation and leave the recording intact.

5 Use more of your Pocket Memo

5.1 Use Philips SpeechExec software

Philips SpeechExec software can be used for advanced configuration of the Pocket Memo and automatic download, conversion and routing of dictation files.

Note

For detailed information about SpeechExec software, refer to the SpeechExec user manual.

5.1.1 Advanced configuration

The Pocket Memo Configuration Wizard is part of the Philips SpeechExec Dictate software and guides users through the device configurations and settings of their Pocket Memo. The wizard assists users in configuring the time format, sound feedback, voice-activated recording, display appearance (standard or advanced display mode), the recording format, microphone sensitivity, author names, and file download to the PC.

1 Connect the Pocket Memo to the PC using a USB cable.
2 Start Philips SpeechExec Dictate software.
3 Click Settings > General Settings on the menu bar of SpeechExec to open the settings menu and select DPM/DT Configuration > DPM Wizard from the list on the left side.
4 Click the Start Wizard... button to open the wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to

customize the Pocket Memo.

5 Click the Finish button to close the wizard and confirm the transfer of the new settings to the Pocket Memo.

Note

When the Pocket Memo is connected to the PC for the first time, Windows detects the new hardware and automatically installs the required drivers. When the installation is complete, Windows may prompt you to restart the PC.

5.1.2 Download recordings to the PC

With USB mass storage support, the Pocket Memo is automatically displayed as an external drive when it is connected to the computer. It can then be accessed easily with any Microsoft Windows program as a regular drive.

Use Philips SpeechExec software for automatic download, conversion and routing of files.

1 Make a recording with the Pocket Memo.
2 Start Philips SpeechExec Dictate software.
3 Connect the Pocket Memo to the PC using the USB cable or the optional USB docking station.
4 By default, the recordings on the Pocket Memo will be downloaded automatically to the PC and moved to the Finished dictations folder of the worklist.

Note

How and which files are downloaded after a Pocket Memo is connected can be configured in the settings menu of SpeechExec or with the Configuration Wizard.

5.2 Use voice-activated recording

Voice-activated recording is a convenience feature for hands-free recording. When voice-activated recording is enabled, recording will start when you begin speaking. When you stop speaking, the Pocket Memo will automatically pause recording after three seconds of silence, and resume only when you begin speaking again.

Press the MENU button while stopped to open the menu.

2 Press the + or - button to select the Record menu item and press the ENTER smart button.

3 Press the + or - button to select the Voice activation menu item and press the ENTER smart button.

4 Press the + or - button to choose Off or On.

Press the OK smart button to save the setting or press the CANCEL smart button to exit the sub-menu without changing the setting.

6 To start recording, press the RECORD button start speaking.

The status LED glows in red (in overwrite and append mode) or green (in insert mode) while recording. When the sound level drops below the threshold sound level, recording pauses after three seconds and the status LED flashes.

7 Press the ^+ or - button to adjust the threshold sound level while recording.

8 To stop recording, press the STOP smart button.

5.3 Work with index marks

Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points of reference. A point of reference may be the beginning of a major section, or a part of the recording that you may want to revise later or access quickly.

5.3.1 Insert an index mark

1 Play back, fast forward or fast rewind to the position where the index mark should be set.
Press the MENU button while stopped to open the menu.

The File menu item is selected.

3 Press the ENTER smart button to enter the sub menu.

4 Press the + or - button to select the Index set menu and press the OK smart button.

5.3.2 Delete an index mark

1 Play back, fast forward or fast rewind to the index mark to be deleted.
Press the MENU button while stopped to open the menu.

The File menu item is selected.

3 Press the ENTER smart button to enter the sub menu.

4 Press the + or - button to select the Index clear menu and press the OK smart button.

5.4 Assign an author's name

A keyword, such as the author's name can be assigned to every recording. The keyword can be used to identify recordings and automatic file routing in Philips SpeechExec software.

Note

Author names must first be set up with Philips SpeechExec software. See 5.1.1 Advanced configuration on page 20 for more information. By default, the keyword category AUTHOR with the keywords 'DPM 9380' and '--' (empty = default) is available on the Pocket Memo.

To assign an author's name to a recording:

Press the MENU button while stopped to open the menu.

Press the ^+ or - button to select the Device menu item and press the ENTER smart button.

3 Press the ^+ or - button to select the Author name menu item and press the ENTER smart button.

4 Press the ^+ or - button to select a name.

Press the OK smart button to confirm or the CANCEL smart button to exit without assigning a name.

5.5 Update the firmware

Your Pocket Memo 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 Pocket Memo. In this case you can easily update your recorder to the latest version.

1 Connect the Pocket Memo to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
2 Download the firmware update for your Pocket Memo from www.philips.com onto your computer.
3 Copy the new firmware file to the root directory of the Pocket Memo.
4 Disconnecting the Pocket Memo from the computer automatically updates the firmware.

Caution

• Fully charge the batteries before the firmware update. A power failure during the firmware writing operation may disable the recorder
• Do not remove the memory card during the firmware update.

Note

• 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.

5.6 Menu settings

To access the Pocket Memo menu:

Press the MENU button while stopped to open the Pocket Memo menu.

Press the ^+ or - button to select the next/ previous menu item.

3 Press the ENTER smart button or the MENU button to enter a submenu.

4 Press the BACK smart button to exit the menu.

5 Press the ^+ or - button to select a function.
6 Press the OK smart button to confirm a selection or the CANCEL smart button to exit a sub-menu without changing a setting.

Note

• Some settings, such as defining author names or switching to the simple display mode, are available only through Philips SpeechExec Dictate. See 5.1.1 Advanced configuration on page 20 for more information.
• Press and hold the MENU button for a few seconds to access additional information about files, the device, and the memory card.

5.6.1 Menu list

Press the MENU button	Options	Reference
File menu
Delete file		Ch. 4.3, p. 18
Delete the current file.
Priority Assign priority status to the recording.	High, Normal
Lock / EOL Mark a recording as finished (EOL/End of letter) and protect it from being modified or deleted.	Lock, Unlock	Ch. 4.1.4, p. 14
Index Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points of reference.	Set, Clear	Ch. 5.3, p. 22
Information Display a variety of information related to the current file.	File number, recording date & time, author name, file length
Record menu
Record format The recording format determines the audio quality of recordings and affects the number of audio files that can fit on the memory card.	SP (.dss), QP (.ds2), HQ (.mp3), XHQ (.mp3)	Ch. 4.1.5, p. 15
Microphone sensitivity Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid recording background noises and to adjust to the recording environment.Use the Low (Private) setting when recording in a noisy environment.	Low (Private), Medium (Dictate), High (Conference)	Ch. 4.1.6, p. 16
Noise reduction Reduces noise level of a recording during playback.	On, Off
Edit mode Set how to edit a previously recorded file.	Overwrite, Insert, Append	Ch. 4.1.3, p. 13
Line-in input Record from an external source via the microphone connector.	Off, Mono, Stereo
Voice activation 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.	Off, On	Ch. 5.2, p. 21
Display menu
Backlight The display remains illuminated for the time set when a button is pressed.	8 sec, 20 sec, Off
Contrast Adjust the display contrast.
Record lamp Turn the status LED on or off.	On, Off
Language Set the display language for the recorder.		Ch. 3.5.1, p. 10

Device menu

Beep The recorder gives sound feedback about button operations or errors.	On, Off
Author name A keyword, such as the author's name can be assigned to every recording. The keyword can be used to identify recordings and automatic file routing in Philips SpeechExec software.		Ch. 5.4, p. 23
Acoustic feedback Allows you to listen to the recording while forwarding or rewinding.	On, Off	Ch. 4.2.1, p. 18
Power save Set the time to enter Power save mode.	5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min, Off	Ch. 3.6, p. 11
Date & time Set the date and the time.		Ch. 3.5.2, p. 10
Silent mode When the silent mode is enabled, the background light, the device beep and the record lamp are disabled.	On, Off
Format card Format the memory card and delete all files on the recorder.		Ch. 3.3, p. 9
Card info Display a variety of information related to the memory card.
System info Display system information, such as model number, serial number and firmware version.
USB quick charge When the USB quick charging is deactivated, charging the batteries is performed at a slower speed. Disable the USB quick charge function, if the USB port of your computer does not supply enough power capacity (500 mA).	On, Off	Ch. 3.2, p. 8
Reset settings Return the menu settings to their initial state.	Start, Cancel

6 Technical data

Connectivity

• Headphones: 3.5 mm
• Microphone: 3.5 mm
• USB: High-speed USB 2.0
• Docking connector
  Memory card slot

Display

• Type: LCD
• Diagonal screen size: 44 mm/1.7 in.
• Backlight: white

Storage media

Exchangeable memory card
- Memory card types: Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital (SDHC)
- Mass storage class compliant

Audio recording

• Recording formats: Digital speech standard (DSS), MPEG1 layer 3 (MP3)
  Built-in microphone: mono
• Recording modes: XHQ (MP3/stereo), HQ (MP3/stereo), QP (DSS/mono), SP (DSS/ mono)
• Bit rate: 13.5, 27, 64, 128 kbps
• Recording time (2 GB card): 349 hours (SP), 170 hours (QP), 72 hours (HQ), 36 hours (XHQ)
• Sample rate: 44.1 (XHQ), 32 kHz (HQ), 16 kHz (QP), 12 kHz (SP)

Sound

• Speaker type: built-in round dynamic speaker
• Speaker diameter: 30 mm
• Speaker output power: 200 mW
  Frequency response: 300-8,000 (XHQ), 300-8,000 (HQ), 300-7,000 (QP), 300-5,700 (SP) Hz

Power

• Battery type: AAA/LR03 Alkaline, Philips AAA Ni-MH LFH9154
  Number of batteries: 2
• Rechargeable: yes, via USB
• Battery lifetime: up to 23 hours in SP recording mode
• Batteries included

System requirements

• Processor: Pentium III 1 Ghz, Pentium IV recommended
  RAM memory: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
• Hard disk space: 100 MB for SpeechExec, 250MB for Microsoft .NET
• Headphone output or speakers
• Operating system: Windows 7/Vista/XP
  Free USB port
  DVD-ROM drive
  Sound card

Green specifications

Compliant to 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
- Lead-free soldered product

Accessories

• SpeechExec Dictate software
  USB cable
• Secure Digital memory card
• Pouch
• Quick start guide
• 2 × AAA batteries

Design and finishing

Color(s): black aluminum
Material: full metal body

Benutzerhandbuch

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Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canadian notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Avis Canadien

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: LFH9375

Trade Name: Philips Pocket Memo

Responsible Party: Philips Speech Processing

Address: 64 Perimeter Center East,

Atlanta, GA 30346, USA

Telephone number: 888-260-6261

Website: www.philips.com/diction

LFH9375

Tested to comply with

FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Declaration of Conformity

Philips confirms that the product corresponds to the relevant guidelines of the European Union.