Philips user manual Basic Operations, Recording DPM 9400/00

DPM 9400 - User Manual

Chapter 4: Basic Operations

This chapter provides an introduction to the basic functions of the DPM 9400:

•Recording a dictation

•Recording mode (Insert/Overwrite)

•Playing back a dictation

•Fast Forward and Fast Rewind

•Deleting parts of a sound file and deleting entire sound files

•Finishing a dictation (EOL and Priority)

•Additional settings

Recording - DPM 9400/00

DPM 9400/00 enables you to create high-quality digital recordings. To make a recording with DPM 9400/00, do the following:

1.Make sure that the 4-Position Switch is in the Stop position () and that you have the memory card inserted.

2.Press the REC (Record) button; DPM 9400/00 goes into Record Standby mode.

While DPM 9400/00 is in Record Standby mode, the Record LED blinks red.

Note: Depending on the setting for the recording mode, the LED can be either red or green. In Overwrite mode the LED is red; Overwrite is the default setting for the recording mode. In Insert mode, the LED is green.

3.To start recording, move the 4-Position Switch to the Play position () and start dictating. Speak clearly and keep a distance of approximately 4 inches (ten centimeters) between your mouth and the DPM.

While DPM 9400/00 is in Recording mode, the Record LED shines permanently red (if Overwrite mode). Note: In Recording mode, the following buttons are not available: L/P, INS/OVR, DEL, REC

4.Move the 4-Position Switch to the Stop position () to return to Record Standby mode.

Note: Pressing the REC button enables to switch between Record Standby mode and Stop mode.

5.While DPM 9400/00 is in Record Standby mode, you can do one of the following:

•To continue recording, move the 4-Position Switch to the Play position () again.

•To leave Record Standby and enter Stop mode, either move the 4-Position Switch to the Fast Rewind position () or press the REC button.

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