The Philips Voice Tracer VTR5810 is a digital voice recorder designed for high-quality audio capture and versatile playback, offering a range of features for both professional and casual use.
Function Description
The VTR5810 serves as a portable digital voice recorder capable of capturing audio in various environments. It supports multiple recording modes, including noise-cut, PCM, HQ (high quality), and SLP (long play), allowing users to choose the best setting for their specific needs. Beyond recording, it functions as a music player, an FM radio, and a mass storage device for file management. The device is equipped with a built-in microphone for direct recording and also supports external microphones and telephone recording via an adapter.
Important Technical Specifications
Storage:
- Internal Storage: 8GB NAND Flash.
- Estimated Recording Time (8GB):
- Long Recording mode (SLP): Approximately 2160 hours
- High Quality Recording mode (HQ): Approximately 138 hours
- Noise Cut Recording mode (NOISE CUT REC): Approximately 46 hours
- PCM Recording mode (PCM): Approximately 6 hours
- Portable Storage (PC): Yes, functions as a USB mass storage device.
Recording:
- Noise Cut Recording (NOISE CUT REC): WAV format, 384kbps bit rate, high sound quality.
- PCM Recording (PCM): WAV format, 3072kbps bit rate, high sound quality.
- Stereo Recording (HQ): MP3 format, 128kbps bit rate, high sound quality.
- Long Recording (SLP): MP3 format, 8kbps bit rate, ordinary sound quality.
Dimensions and Weight:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 37.5 x 104.3 x 15.6 mm
- Weight (with battery): 68.5g
Operating Conditions:
- Temperature: 5°C to 45°C
- Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
System Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X, Linux
- Interface: USB
Battery:
- Charging Time: Approximately 3 hours for a full charge.
Usage Features
One-Touch Recording:
- Simply slide the recording switch upward to start recording instantly. Slide it down to save the file.
Digital Noise Reduction:
- Effectively filters ambient noise from the recording environment, ensuring clearer audio. This feature is particularly useful in noisy settings.
Voice-Activated Recording (VA Control):
- A practical function that starts recording automatically when sound is detected and pauses when there is no sound for 3 seconds. This helps conserve memory and battery life by only recording when necessary.
Keypad Lock (HOLD Function):
- Users can lock all buttons (except the recording slide switch) to prevent accidental operations. Slide the power button to the lock position to activate.
File Management:
- The device supports up to four folders (A, B, C, D) for organizing recorded files, with each folder capable of storing up to 99 audio files. If a folder is full, subsequent files are automatically stored in the next available folder.
- Files can be easily moved, backed up, and managed by connecting the device to a computer via USB.
Playback Modes:
- Repeat Modes: Includes Sequence (play tracks sequentially), Repeat folder (repeat tracks in a playlist), Repeat one (repeat the current track continuously), and Random (play tracks randomly).
- A-B Replay: Allows users to mark a specific section of an audio file (from point A to point B) and replay it repeatedly.
- Replay Times and Replay Gap: Customizable settings for the number of times a section is replayed and the time interval between repeats.
- Play Speed Adjustment: Users can increase or decrease the playback speed.
- Equalizer: Offers various sound presets like Normal, Rock, Pop, Classic, Soft, Jazz, and DBB to enhance the listening experience.
Bookmark Function:
- During playback, users can set up to 10 index marks within a recording file, making it easy to navigate to specific points.
FM Radio:
- The device includes an FM radio tuner. Users can auto-search for channels, save up to 40 radio channels, and even record FM broadcasts. Earphones must be plugged in for radio reception.
System Settings:
- Backlight Time: Adjustable backlight duration (15, 30, 45 seconds, or Constant).
- Auto Off: Configurable automatic shutdown time when the device is inactive.
- Language Selection: Supports multiple system languages, including Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English.
- Key Tone: Option to enable or disable button press sounds.
- Memory Selection: Allows users to choose between internal memory or a Micro-SD card for storage.
- Memory Information: Displays total and remaining storage capacity for both internal memory and Micro-SD card.
- System Time Setting: Users can set the current date and time, and choose between 12-hour or 24-hour display formats.
- Record Timer Setting: Enables scheduled recordings by setting a start date, time, and duration (30, 60, 120 minutes, or infinite).
Lyrics Display:
- Supports "*.lrc" lyrics files for synchronized display with songs during music playback, provided the lyrics file name matches the song file name.
Maintenance Features
Rechargeable Battery:
- The device can be recharged via USB connection to a PC or a dedicated charger. A full charge typically takes about 3 hours. The battery indicator shows charging status.
Firmware Version Display:
- Users can check the device's current software version through the system settings.
Format Device:
- Option to format the internal memory, which can help resolve storage issues or prepare the device for new use.
Reset to Factory Settings:
- A "Reset" function allows users to restore the device to its default factory settings, useful for troubleshooting or preparing for a new user.
Troubleshooting Guide:
- The manual includes a section for frequently asked questions, addressing common issues like inability to switch on, record, or play audio, with solutions such as recharging the battery, clearing storage, or unlocking the device.
Safety Precautions:
- The manual emphasizes important safety guidelines, including avoiding exposure to water, heat, direct sunlight, and cable pinching. It also provides warnings about data loss and the importance of backing up files.
- Hearing protection guidelines are provided, advising users to adjust volume to a suitable level, avoid prolonged use, and be aware of surroundings when using earphones, especially in traffic.
The Philips Voice Tracer VTR5810 is a comprehensive recording solution that combines advanced audio capture capabilities with user-friendly features and robust file management, making it suitable for a wide range of recording and playback tasks.
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