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.
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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
• 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.
D Note
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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
B
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
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Setting Description
10 Customize settings
HQ
Choose between three recording modes: HQ,
SP
LP
SP and LP for extended recording times. See
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
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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
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USB: High-speed 2.0 mini-USB
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LFH 600 (512 MB):
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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
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Battery type: two Philips AAA alkaline batteries
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Type: LCD, segment
Diagonal screen size: 39 mm/1.5 in.
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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
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Battery life (LP mode):
LFH 600: 30 hours
LFH 620: 45 hours
Recording format
.mp3 (Mpeg 1/Audio Layer 3)
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Compression rate/sampling frequency
Dimensions
Recording media
Built-in flash memory
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HQ mode: 64 kbps/22 kHz
SP mode: 48 kbps/16 kHz
LP mode: 32 kbps/16 kHz
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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
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Microphone
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Built-in: mono
External: mono
Speaker
System requirements
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Built-in 30 mm round dynamic speaker
Output power: 110 mW
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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
Website: www.philips.com/dictation
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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