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Welcome
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:
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
Welcome
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Important
Safety
Important (for models supplied with headphones):
Philips guarantees compliance with the maximum sound power of its
• To avoid a short circuit, do not expose the product to rain or water. audio players as determined by relevant regulatory bodies, but only
• 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.
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
Hearing safety
• 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.
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 • Become informed about your local separate collection
you. system for electrical and electronic products.
• You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially • Act according to your local rules and do not dispose of old products
hazardous situations.
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.
• 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
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Quick start guide
USB cable
Clip-on microphone
Stereo headphones
Your Voice Tracer digital recorder
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Overview
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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
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Strap hole
f
10 Volume up, Menu item selection (+)
11 Record, Pause, Power On (g)
12 Fast forward, File selection,
Set menu option (b)
13 Stop, Display, Delete (j/DEL)
14 Volume down, Menu item selection (–)
15 Microphone jack (MIC)
16 USB socket
17 Headphones jack (EAR)
18 Integrated microphone
Your Voice Tracer digital recorder
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Get started
Insert the battery
Charge the battery
1 Slide open the battery cover.
2 Insert the battery as indicated. Make sure the polarity is correct.
The rechargeable battery Philips LFH9154 can be charged in the Voice
Tracer. When the Voice Tracer is connected to a computer, the
rechargeable battery is automatically charged. A complete recharge
cycle takes about 2.5 hours.
D Notes
• Only the supplied battery Philips LFH9154 can be charged.
• Fully charge the battery before first use.
• The computer must be ON when charging the batteries.
• If the USB port of the computer does not supply enough power
capacity, disable the charge function (for details see chapter 8,
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.
Get started
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Power on/off
Using the Voice Tracer with a computer
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.
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.
Keypad lock (HOLD function)
D Notes
• Do not disconnect the Voice Tracer from the computer while files
1 Slide the HOLD switch up into the Hold position to lock the
keypad of the recorder.
are transferred from or to the recorder. The record/play
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indicator
flashes orange, when data is being transferred.
• The display briefly shows ‘On Hold’ and turns off.
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• 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.
2 Slide the HOLD switch down to the Off position to disengage the
keypad lock.
Get started
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Record
Please note the instructions in this section when you make the first
recording with your Voice Tracer!
D Notes
• Set the desired voice activation function and recording mode before
more information).
• Make a test recording to make sure that the Voice Tracer settings are
correct.
Record with the built-in microphone
1 Press the INDEX/a button while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder.
• Press and hold f during recording to display the remaining
recording time.
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.
• 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.
4 Press the g button again to resume recording.
5 To stop recording, press the j/DEL button.
• If you are to start a long recording session, replace the batteries
before you begin.
Record
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Record with an external microphone
D Notes
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• The index icon
index marks.
indicates that the recording contains
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.
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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).
• Up to 32 index marks can be set per file.
1 Press the INDEX/a button during recording to add an index
mark.
• The index number is displayed for one second.
Record
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Playback
Playback of a recording or music file
• Press the f button to open a selected folder/file. Press the
INDEX/a button to return to the folder one level higher.
• Press the g button during music playback to change the equalizer
mode (Off > Pop > Jazz > Classic).
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.
Playback functions
Selecting a file
1 While the recorder is stopped, press button b briefly to jump to
the start of the next file.
6 Press the f button again to continue playback from the previous 2 While the recorder is stopped, press button h briefly to jump to
position.
the start of the previous file.
D Notes
When headphones are connected to the headphones jack, the
recorder speaker will be switched off.
D Notes on using the Voice Tracer as a music player
• The recorder supports music files in the formats .wma and .mp3,
which can be transferred from the computer to the music folder of
the recorder. Files with copy protection (Digital Rights Management,
DRM) are not supported.
• The Voice Tracer supports up to two folder levels within the music
folder. Each folder can store up to 99 entries (files and folders).
Playback
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Slow, fast, normal playback
Repeated playback
1 Press and hold the f button for one second or longer to switch
You can set the Voice Tracer to play files repeatedly or randomly.
Repeat a sequence
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between normal, slow
and fast
playback
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1 To repeat or loop a sequence in a file, press the INDEX/a button
at the chosen start point.
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• The symbol
symbol
on the display flashes and the loop
appears.
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2 Press the INDEX/a button again at the chosen end point.
• The repeat sequence begins.
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3 Press the j/DEL button to stop playback or press the INDEX/a
button to resume normal 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
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.
Playback
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Repeat a file or folder
1 Press and hold the INDEX/a button for one second or longer
during playback to switch between play modes (repeat file, repeat
folder or playback in random sequence).
2 Select the desired playback mode.
Icon
Description
Repeat a file.
Repeat all files in a folder.
Play all music files within folder randomly.
D Note
Random playback
is available only in the music folder
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Playback
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Delete
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.
Delete
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Customize settings
You can customize the settings of your Voice Tracer to suit the
recording conditions and your personal preferences.
Icon/
Display
Option
Description
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.
HI
LO
Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid
recording background noises and to adjust to
the recording environment.
MIC
VA
On
Off
Voice-activated recording is a convenience fea-
ture for hands-free recording. When voice-
activated recording is enabled, recording will
start when you begin speaking. When you
stop speaking, the recorder will automatically
pause recording after three seconds of silence,
and resume only when you begin speaking
again.
Icon/
Display
On
Off
Dynamic emphasis on quiet passages to
improve the intelligibility of quiet voices.
Option
Description
CLVOICE
BEEP
SLP
LP
SP
HQ
SHQ
PCM
Choose among several recording modes
including uncompressed PCM format, SHQ,
HQ, SP, LP or SLP for a longer recording time.
for details.
Yes
No
The recorder gives sound feedback about but-
ton operations or errors.
Customize settings
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Icon/
Display
Icon/
Display
Option
Description
Option
Description
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The Voice Tracer automatically turns off after
5 or 15 minutes of inactivity
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Off
The auto divide feature automatically records
into a new file every 30 or 60 minutes. This
makes it much easier to find, edit and archive
long recordings such as meetings or lectures.
AUTOOFF
FORMAT
INFO
DIVIDE
No
Yes
Delete all files on the recorder. Transfer
important files to a PC before formatting the
memory. Press f to confirm the selection.
On
Off
When charging is enabled, the rechargeable
battery is automatically charged when the
Voice Tracer is connected to a computer.
CHARGE
EQUALI
Display the firmware version and the release
date.
Example:
100
06/01/2010
Pop
Jazz
Clas
Off
This setting improves the listening experience
when playing back music by custom frequency
settings. Select the appropriate setting for
your music.
On
Off
The display remains illuminated for a few sec-
onds when a button is pressed.
LIGHT
SPLIT
No
Yes
Split a large file into two separate files so that
it can be more easily archived or transferred
via e-mail, or to delete a section of the file.
To split a file, play and stop at the position
where the split should be made, then open the
SPLIT menu.
Press the f button to confirm your selec-
tion.
Customize settings
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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
3 Copy the new firmware file to the root directory of the Voice
Tracer.
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.
Update the firmware
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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:
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 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 cannot stop, pause, play or record.
• The Voice Tracer is in HOLD mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the
"Off" position.
My Voice Tracer does not record anything.
• The Voice Tracer is in HOLD mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the
"Off" position.
I cannot hear anything through the headphones.
• The maximum number of recordings may be reached or the
recording capacity is full. Delete some recordings or move
recordings to an external device.
• The headphones may not be plugged in properly. Plug in the
headphones properly.
• The volume is at the lowest setting. Adjust the volume.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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11 Technical data
Connectivity
Recording
Headphones jack
3.5 mm
Impedance: 16 Ω or above
Format
MPEG1 Layer 3 (MP3)
PCM (WAV)
Microphone jack
3.5 mm
Impedance: 2.2 kΩ
High-speed USB 2.0, mini USB port
Microphone
Recording modes
Bit rate
built-in high-sensitivity, low-noise
microphone, mono
PCM (WAV/mono)
SHQ, HQ, SP, LP, SLP (MP3/mono)
USB
Display
PCM: 705 kbit/s
SHQ: 192 kbit/s
HQ: 64 kbit/s
SP: 48 kbit/s
Type
LCD / segment
34.5 mm / 1.4 "
white
Screen size
Backlight
LP: 32 kbit/s
SLP: 8 kbit/s
Memory
Recording time (approx.)
SLP: 566 hours
LP: 142 hours
SP: 95 hours
HQ: 70 hours
SHQ: 24 hours
PCM: 6.4 hours
Built-in memory capacity
Built-in memory type
2 GB
NAND Flash
Mass storage class compliant yes
Sample rate
PCM/SHQ: 44.1 kHz
HQ: 22 kHz
SP/LP/ SLP: 16 kHz
Technical data
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Speaker
System requirements
Type
built-in dynamic speaker
23 mm / 0.9 "
110 mW
Operating system
Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000,
Mac OS X, Linux
Diameter
Interface
available USB port
Output power
Sound enhancement
ClearVoice
Operating conditions
Temperature
Humidity
5° – 45°C / 41° – 113°F
Music playback
10% – 90%, non-condensing
Compression format
MP3 bit rate
MP3, WMA
8–320 kbit/s
Dimensions and weight
Width × height × depth
Weight incl. battery
WMA bit rate
48–320 kbit/s (44 kHz), stereo
64–192 kbit/s (48 kHz), stereo
38 × 105 × 16.4 mm / 1.5 × 4.1 × 0.6 "
55 g / 0.12 lb
Digital rights management
(DRM)
not supported
Equalizer settings
Pop, Jazz, Classic
Battery
Type
AAA/LR03 Alkaline or
Philips AAA NiMH rechargeable bat-
tery LFH9154
Number of batteries
Rechargeable
1
yes, via USB with Philips NiMH
rechargeable battery LFH9154
Lifetime
up to 22 hours (in SLP recording
mode)
Technical data
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