Philips Microcassette Recorder LFH0620 User Manual

Digital Voice Tracer  
LFH 600  
LFH 620  
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1.2 Product highlights  
Recording  
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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,  
Records in popular MP3 format.  
Choose between three recording modes: HQ, SP and LP for  
extended recording times.  
An adjustable recording sensitivity avoids background noises and  
adjusts to the recording environment.  
1.1 What’s in the box  
Ample internal memory offers a large recording capacity and allows  
the recording and storage of long recordings.  
The voice-activated recording mode provides hands-free recording  
without having to worry about remembering to push the record  
button.  
Batteries  
USB cable  
Playback  
Microphone-  
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Adjustable playback speed to play recordings in fast and slow playback  
earphone-combi*  
modes.  
Set a complete or a portion of an audio file to play repeatly with the  
repeat playback option.  
Voice Tracer  
Strap*  
 
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Convenience  
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Technical support and warranty  
Large screen for comfortable viewing.  
Enjoy up to 22 hours of continuous operation.*  
Speedily transfer recordings, music and data via high-speed USB 2.0.  
Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired  
locations in a recording.  
Supports up to 99 recordings in each of four available folders to  
organize your files in a fast and easy way.  
This Philips product was designed and manufactured to the highest  
quality standards. If your Philips product is not working correctly or is  
defective, contact your supplying Philips Speech Processing dealer who  
will provide you with the necessary information on how to proceed.  
As a USB mass storage device, the Voice Tracer offers a convenient  
way to save, back up and move files without special software or  
driver installations.  
If you have questions that your dealer cannot answer or any other  
No components are user-serviceable. Do not open or remove covers  
and do not insert objects not suitable for the specific connectors.  
Repairs may be made only by Philips service centers and official repair  
facilities. Failure to do so will void any warranty, stated or implied.  
Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual, any adjustments, or  
assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in this manual  
will void the warranty.  
* Only available for some product versions.  
 
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Important (for models supplied with headphones):  
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Important  
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.  
3.1 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.  
3.2 Disposal of your old product  
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.  
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.  
3.1.1 Hearing safety  
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.  
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  
Batteries (including built-in rechargeable batteries) contain substances  
that may pollute the environment. All batteries should be disposed of  
at an official collection point.  
many areas.  
 
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Your Digital Voice Tracer  
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Headphone socket  
Microphone socket  
Built-in microphone  
Record / Pause / Power on  
Stop / Display / Delete  
Speaker  
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Menu  
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Index / Folder / Repeat  
Display  
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Record / Play indicator  
Volume up  
Power on/off, Play/Pause, Play speed  
Fast forward / File selection / Menu selection  
Volume down  
Fast rewind / File selection / Menu selection  
Hold switch  
Battery compartment  
USB socket  
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Strap hole  
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Get started  
5.1 Insert the batteries  
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.  
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Slide open the battery cover.  
Place the batteries in the correct polarity as indicated and close  
the cover.  
5.2 Power on/off  
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To power on, press the f button  
until the display shows  
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HELLO  
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To power off, press the f button while the recorder is stopped  
until the display shows BYE.  
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D Note  
Remove the batteries if you will not be using the Voice Tracer for an  
extended period. Leaking batteries may damage the Voice Tracer.  
If the Voice Tracer malfunctions, remove the batteries and re-insert  
them.  
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5.3 Hold function  
When the HOLD switch is in the Hold position, all buttons on the  
device are inactive. On Hold will be shown briefly on the display, and  
the display will turn off. Unlock the Voice Tracer by moving the HOLD  
switch to the Off position.  
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Record  
6.1 Record with the built-in microphone  
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Press the INDEX/a button  
while the recorder is stopped to  
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5.4 Use the Voice Tracer with a computer  
select the desired folder  
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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, allowing you to simply drag and drop files to and  
from the unit.  
Press the g button  
to start recording. The record/play  
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indicator lights red . Point the built-in microphone toward the  
sound source.  
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To pause recording, press the g button . The record/play  
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indicator will blink , and PAUSE will flash on the display  
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Press the g button again to resume recording.  
To stop recording, press the j/DEL button  
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D Notes  
Do not disconnect the Voice Tracer while files are transferred from  
or to the device. Data is still being transferred while the record/play  
indicator light is blinking in orange.  
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Do not format the drive of the Voice Tracer on a computer.  
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D Notes  
6.3 Add index marks  
Set the desired voice activation function and recording mode before  
starting recording (see Customize settings on page 14 for details).  
Make a test recording to make sure that the Voice Tracer settings  
are correct.  
Index marks can be used to mark certain points in a recording as points  
of reference.  
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Press the INDEX/a button during recording to add an index mark.  
Press and hold fduring recording to display the remaining  
recording time.  
The index number is displayed for one second.  
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).  
D Notes  
The  
Up to 32 index marks can be set per file.  
icon indicates that the recording contains index marks.  
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 batteries during recording. This may cause the  
recorder to malfunction.  
If recording for a prolonged period of time, replace the batteries  
before beginning.  
6.2 Record with an external microphone  
To record with an external microphone, connect the microphone  
to the microphone socket and follow the same procedure as for the  
built-in microphone.  
 
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Playback  
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Press the INDEX/a button  
while the recorder is stopped to  
to select the file to play back.  
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select the desired folder  
Press the h or b button  
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When headphones are connected to the EAR jack, the recorder  
speaker will be switched off.  
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Press the f button . The playback time will be shown on the  
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display, and the green LED  
will light.  
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Adjust the volume using the + and buttons  
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7.1 Playback functions  
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To stop playback, press the j/DEL button . The total playback  
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time  
of the current file will be shown on the display.  
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Press the f button again to continue playback from the previous  
position.  
7.1.1 Slow, fast, normal playback  
Press and hold the f button for 1 second or longer to switch  
between normal, slow and fast playback.  
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7.1.2 Search  
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Press and hold the h or b button during playback to scan backward  
or forward in the current file at a fast speed. Release the button to  
resume playback at the selected speed.  
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7.1.3 Rewinding and forwarding  
Press the h or b button during playback to rewind to the beginning  
 
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of the file being played or forward to the next file, respectively. If the  
file contains index marks, playback begins at that point.  
7.2.2 Repeat a file or folder  
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Press and hold the INDEX/a button for 1 second or longer during  
playback to switch between play modes (repeat file, repeat folder  
or normal playback).  
7.2 Play features  
You can set the Voice Tracer to play files repeatedly or randomly.  
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REP. FILE  
REP. FOLD  
Meaning  
Play one file repeatedly  
Play all files within folder repeatedly  
7.2.1 Repeat a sequence  
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To repeat or loop a sequence in a song, press the INDEX/a button  
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at the chosen starting point. REP. A – B flashes on the screen  
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Press the INDEX/a button again at the chosen end point. The  
repeat sequence begins.  
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Press the j/DEL button  
to stop playback or press the  
INDEX/a button to return to normal playback.  
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Delete  
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Update the firmware  
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Press the INDEX/a button while the recorder is stopped to select  
the desired folder.  
Press and hold the j/DEL button for 1 second or longer. DELETE  
appears on the screen.  
Your Voice Tracer is controlled by an internal program called firmware.  
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Download the firmware update for your Voice Tracer model from  
save the file in the root directory of the Voice Tracer.  
Press the h or b button to select a delete option:  
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FILE  
FOLD  
Meaning  
Delete a single file  
Delete all files in a folder  
Delete all index marks in a file  
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Press the MENU button  
while the recorder is stopped to open  
the menu.  
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Press the h or b button  
to select UPDATE  
Press the f button . N (No) is displayed.  
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Press the f button.  
Press the h or b button  
to select Y (Yes).  
Press the h or b button to select the file, the folder or the file  
containing the index marks to be deleted.  
Press the f button again. N (No) is displayed.  
Press the h or b button to select Y (Yes).  
Press the f button to confirm.  
Press the f button again to install the new firmware.  
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D Note  
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Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.  
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Menu  
REC  
Setting Description  
10 Customize settings  
HQ  
Choose between three recording modes: HQ,  
SP  
LP  
SP and LP for extended recording times. See  
Technical data on page 16 for details about available  
recording modes and recording times.  
Adjust the recording sensitivity to avoid  
recording background noises and to adjust to the  
recording environment.  
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Press the MENU button  
Press the h or b button  
while the recorder is stopped.  
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to select a menu item  
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SENSE  
HI  
LO  
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Press the f button  
to enter a sub-menu.  
Press the h or b button  
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to change a setting.  
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Press the f button  
Press the MENU button  
to confirm your selection.  
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BEEP  
VA  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
The recorder gives sound feedback about button  
operations or errors.  
to exit the current settings screen.  
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 recorder will automatically pause  
recording after three seconds of silence, and  
resume only when you begin speaking again.  
Delete all files on the recorder including  
programmed radio stations. Transfer any  
important files to a computer before formatting  
the recorder.  
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FORMAT Yes  
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No  
VER  
Display the firmware version and the release  
date.  
 
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11 Troubleshooting  
My recorder cannot power on  
My recorder cannot play recordings  
The recorder may be in HOLD mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the  
Off position.  
The batteries may be out of power or not inserted correctly. Replace  
the batteries with new ones and verify that the batteries are inserted  
correctly.  
The batteries may be out of power or not inserted correctly. Replace  
the batteries with new ones and verify that the batteries are inserted  
correctly.  
My recorder does not record anything  
The recorder may be in HOLD mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the  
Off position.  
Nothing has been recorded yet. Check the number of recordings.  
The maximum number of recordings may be reached or the recording  
capacity is full. Delete some recordings or move recordings to an  
external device.  
My recorder cannot stop, pause, play or record  
The recorder may be in HOLD mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the  
Off position.  
I cannot hear anything from the speaker  
The headphones may be plugged in. Remove the headphones.  
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.  
The volume is at the lowest setting. Adjust the volume.  
 
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12 Technical data  
Connectivity  
Recording time  
Operating conditions  
USB: High-speed 2.0 mini-USB  
LFH 600 (512 MB):  
Temperature: 5° – 45° C/41° – 113° F  
Humidity: 10 % – 90 %  
Microphone: 3.5 mm, impedance 2.2 kΩ  
Headphone: 3.5 mm, impedance 16 Ω or more  
HQ mode (.mp3/mono): 16.5 hours  
SP mode (.mp3/mono): 22 hours  
LP mode (.mp3/mono): 33.5 hours  
Power  
Display  
Battery type: two Philips AAA alkaline batteries  
Type: LCD, segment  
Diagonal screen size: 39 mm/1.5 in.  
LFH 620 (1024 MB):  
(LR03 or R03)  
HQ mode (.mp3/mono): 35 hours  
SP mode (.mp3/mono): 46.5 hours  
LP mode (.mp3/mono): 69.5 hours  
Battery life (LP mode):  
LFH 600: 30 hours  
LFH 620: 45 hours  
Recording format  
.mp3 (Mpeg 1/Audio Layer 3)  
Compression rate/sampling frequency  
Dimensions  
Recording media  
Built-in flash memory  
HQ mode: 64 kbps/22 kHz  
SP mode: 48 kbps/16 kHz  
LP mode: 32 kbps/16 kHz  
Product dimensions (W × D × H):  
40 × 18.4 × 108 mm/1.6 × 0.7 × 4.3 in.  
Weight: 80 g/2.8 oz. incl. batteries  
Microphone  
Built-in: mono  
External: mono  
Speaker  
System requirements  
Built-in 30 mm round dynamic speaker  
Output power: 110 mW  
Windows Vista / XP / 2000, Mac OS X, Linux  
Free USB port  
 
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Declaration of Conformity  
Tested to comply with FCC standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Model Number: LFH 600, LFH 620  
Trade Name: Philips Digital Voice Tracer 600 / 620  
Address: 64 Perimeter Center East, Atlanta, GA 30346, USA  
Telephone number: 888-260-6261  
Responsible Party: Philips Speech Processing  
This device complies with part 15 of 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.  
Disclaimer and notices  
Philips performs extensive testing with the most popular configurations. However, since PC add-ons and device drivers are updated  
continually, conflict-free operation cannot be guaranteed.  
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© 2008 Royal Philips Electronics. All rights reserved.  
Document version 1.0, 2008/08/29.  
 

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