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- Page 1 SilverCrest KH 2450 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Operating Instructions ID-Nr.: KH KOMPERNASS GMBH BURGSTRASSE BOCHUM www.kompernass.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
8.4 Using memory cards instead of the device internal storage system ... 33 8.5 Switching voice activation on/o ... 34 Warranty Digital Voice Recorder KH 2450 DES Ltd To ensure you receive a free repair pro- Tel.: 0870/787-6177 cedure, please contact us via our Service- Fax: 0870/787-6168 Hotline. - Page 3 8.6 Microphone sensitivity... 36 8.7 Using the voice recorder as a PC microphone ... 38 8.8 Switch-off options ... 40 8.9 Switching audio signals on/off ... 42 8.10 Adjusting the illumination ... 44 8.11 Selecting the recording mode ... 46 8.12 Setting the date and time ...
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Page 4: Intended Use
1. Intended use The digital voice recorder SilverCrest KH 2450 is intended exclusively for the recording, storage and playback of dictations. This dictation device is not intended for utilisation in commercial or industrial applications. No warranty claims will be approved for damage resulting from improper use! 2. - Page 5 Thus: Do not use or store the voice recorder … Ú in moist environments! Ú in close proximity to water! Additionally, never expose the voice recorder to spray water or rain. Ú NEVER place water-filled receptacles on the voice recorder! Exposure to extreme heat sources can lead to an overheating of the voice recorder and to the melting of plastic parts.
- Page 6 Ú The power socket should be close to the appliance and easily accessible at all times, so that the plug can be quickly removed in the event of danger. The voice recorder could be irreparably damaged after a fall! Therefore, place the voice recorder only on firm, level and non-slip surfaces.
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Page 7: Items Supplied
Ú attempts at repair effected by non-qualified personnel, Ú no liability/warranty will be accepted! 4. Items supplied • Digital Voice Recorder SilverCrest KH 2450 • 2 × Batteries (Type AA/Mignon 1.2 V ) • Storage case • USB-Cable for connection of the voice recorder to a PC •... -
Page 8: Top
5.3 Top Memory card slot » Button »ON/OFF« (for switching the voice recorder on and off) Microphone jack socket »MIC with a 3.5 mm jack plug) Status lamp »DICT Microphone »MIC recording) 5.4 Right Button » DICT« Multi-function slider for the functions »... - Page 9 Only for mains power operation: Insert the DC plug (barrel plug) of a suit- able power adapter into the socket »DC 5V 0.5A« A power adapter is not supplied. Pay heed to the correct polarity of the DC plug. For this voice recorder, a suitable power adapter must have a positive po- larity.
- Page 10 After pressing function button B Rechargeable battery Ú Non-rechargeable battery Ú Select »Rechargeable battery« if you have inserted rechargeable batteries into the battery compartment. Select »Non-rechargeable battery« if you have inserted standard non-recharge- able batteries into the battery compartment. Also select »Non-rechargeable battery« if you wish to use the voice recorder … with a power adapter (not supplied) connected to a mains socket.
- Page 11 »OK«. The marking then changes back to the hour in- dicator. Alternatively: Subsequently select with the function button A confirm all of the settings. Appearing briefly in the display the SilverCrest logo Ú »INT«, should there not be a memory card inserted into the memory card slot Ú...
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Page 12: Using The Voice Recorder
Ú the switched-off voice recorder is connected to a PC via a USB cable Ú (PC operation) subsequently the SilverCrest logo Ú »INT«, should there not be a memory card inserted into the memory card slot Ú ; in this case the internal memory of the voice recorder is used for dicta- tions. - Page 13 Free 11:43h no dictations Menu The amount of recording time currently available for dictations, e.g. »Free 11:43h« With battery/cell operation: the battery symbol symbol indicate the current full resp. charged condition of the batteries. With mains power/USB operation: the symbol »no dictations«, insofar as no dictations have yet been saved »MENU«...
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Page 14: Switching The Voice Recorder O
7.2 Switching the voice recorder off Hold the button »ON/OFF« The voice recorder then switches itself off. 7.3 Recording dictation Switch the voice recorder on by pressing the button »ON/OFF« once. As soon as the start screen is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider Then select, by pressing the function button A now allocates a new dictation reference with a successive number. - Page 15 Free 9:15h DICT008 Record Pause The successive number of the new dictation recording, e.g. »DICT008« The current length of the dictation recording (for new dictations that have not yet been started, always »00:00«) »Record Pause« To start the dictation recording: Place the multi-function slider START«.
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Page 16: Playback Of Recorded Dictation
In accord with this pattern, after every further three hours additional dictations are automatically initiated (e.g. »DICT008B«, »DICT008C« etc.). For each of these an acoustic signal sounds. When you wish to interrupt the dictation recording: Place the multi-function slider at » STOP«. -
Page 17: Options During Playback
Should there be several dictations extant: Select the one you want by pressing the function buttons B tions. When the desired dictation recording is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider cording is now played back. In the display Free 16:38h DICT005 playback... -
Page 18: Adjusting The Playback Speed
To increase the playback sound volume: Press the function button B With each press of the button you raise the playback sound volume by a step. For a faster raising of the playback sound volume you can also hold down the function button B To reduce the playback sound volume: Press the function button C press of the button you reduce the playback sound volume by a step. - Page 19 Free 03:37h DICT013 Fast forward During fast forward the actual playback period of the dictation recording is continuously indicated in the display As soon as you have reached the desired passage in the dictation recording: Release the multi-function slider Should you wish to continue playback from the selected passage: Place the multi-function slider To select passages of the dictation recording in fast rewind during playback: Place the multi-function slider...
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Page 20: Handling Recorded Dictations
7.6 Handling recorded dictations 7.6.1 Overwriting passages in a recorded dictation You can amend saved dictations at any point; for this, simply start a new dictation recording at the desired point: Switch the voice recorder on by pressing the button »ON/OFF« As soon as the start screen is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider Should there be several dictations extant: Select the one you want by press-... -
Page 21: Deleting Recorded Dictations
Should there be several dictations extant: Select the one you want by press- ing the function buttons B dictations. When the designation of the dictation recording to be amended is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider be indicated in the display: Select, by pressing the function button A »HOME«. -
Page 22: Completely Deleting Recorded Dictations
Switch the voice recorder on by pressing the button »ON/OFF« As soon as the start screen is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider Should there be several dictations extant: Select the one you want by pressing the function buttons B tations. -
Page 23: Partially Deleting Recorded Dictations
By pressing the function button D now be deleted, subsequently, the Menu is once again indicated in the display 7.7.2 Partially deleting recorded dictations To partially delete the selected dictation recording: By pressing the function button B is indicated: Free 04:18h DICT010 MARK1 Place the multi-function slider... - Page 24 Place the multi-function slider back end« be indicated in the display: Select, by pressing the function button A »HOME«. The selected dictation recording is now played back; at the end of the passage to be deleted from the dictation recording: Place the multi-function slider function button D Free 04:18h...
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Page 25: Further Functions And Adjustments Of The Voice Recorder
8. Further functions and adjustments of the voice recorder 8.1 Activating/deactivating the key lock This voice recorder is fitted with a key lock. With an activated key lock the voice recorder is protected against unintentional operation resp. being unintentionally switched on. To activate the key lock: Place the slider »... - Page 26 Switch the voice recorder on by pressing the button »ON/OFF« As soon as the start screen is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider Then select, by pressing the function button D In the display is indicated: Delete Folder No./Ref.
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Page 27: Provide Dictation Recordings With References
Free 11:43h no dictations Menu 8.3 Provide dictation recordings with references Dictation recordings that you save onto the voice recorder can be provided with a reference. References can be serial numbers or freely selectable combinations of numbers, letters and characters. References can be useful to make dictations easier … to allocate to specific subject areas Ú... - Page 28 Fig. 3: Listing of automatic references in the column »No./Ref« of the software »Convert« To carry out the preferred programming: Switch the voice recorder on by pressing the button »ON/OFF« As soon as the start screen is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider Then select, by pressing the function button D In the display...
- Page 29 NR on NR Off NR auto Select, by pressing the function buttons B ming. Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D Should you have selected »NR off«: In the display once again shown. to return to the start screen: Select, by pressing the function but- ton A »ESC«.
- Page 30 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - + * : % & # § ) ( , . _ / < < >> Select the figures and characters as per letters. All letters/figures/characters appear in the order of their input into the display your next input will be placed is marked by the cursor »_«.
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Page 31: Using Memory Cards Instead Of The Device Internal Storage System
Ú you have possibly not inserted the memory card as per the illustration on the rear of the voice recorder. If you insert the memory card with the voice recorder switched on, the SilverCrest logo appears briefly in the display then the start screen appears again. -
Page 32: Switching Voice Activation On/O
To do this: Select, by pressing the function button D Select in the Menu, by pressing the function button C mat«. Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D display »Format memory?« is indicated. Select, by pressing the function button D card begins;... - Page 33 Delete Folder No./Ref. Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C tings«. Then select, by pressing the function button D indicated: Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone By pressing the function button D VA Off VA On »VA« stands for »Voice Activation«. , the Menu item »Set- , »OK«.
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Page 34: Microphone Sensitivity
Select, by pressing the function button C pressing the function button D again shown; to return to the start screen: select, by pressing the function button A twice in succession, »ESC«. When voice activation is switched on, on the start screen and during dictation recordings »va«... - Page 35 Delete Folder No./Ref. Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C tings«. Then select, by pressing the function button D is indicated: Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone Select, by pressing the function button C By pressing the function button D Dictation Conference , the Menu item »Set-...
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Page 36: Using The Voice Recorder As A Pc Microphone
Now select, by pressing the function buttons B or »Conference«. Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D »OK«. The microphone sensitivity is now set to your personal selection; In the display the Menu is once again shown. To return to the start screen: Select, by pressing the function button A 8.7 Using the voice recorder as a PC microphone This voice recorder can also, with the appropriate dictation/voice recognition soft-... - Page 37 Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone Select, by pressing the function button C phone«. By pressing the function button D indicated: Select, by pressing the function button D cated: Record Pause Start the dictation/voice recognition software on the PC to which the voice recorder is connected.
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Page 38: Switch-Off Options
Place the multi-function slider functions as the microphone for the dictation/voice recognition software on the PC. In the display Record In the meanwhile you can adjust the record sound volume level between the values of 000 (muted) and 250 (maximum volume). To increase the record sound volume: Press the function button B press of the button you raise the record sound volume by a step. - Page 39 Switch the voice recorder on by pressing the button »ON/OFF« As soon as the start screen is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider Then select, by pressing the function button D In the display is indicated: Delete Folder No./Ref.
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Page 40: Switching Audio Signals On/Off
Manual after 10 min after 30 min Select, by pressing the function buttons B Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D play the Menu is once again shown. To return to the start screen: select, by pressing the function button A 8.9 Switching audio signals on/off This voice recorder is equipped with two types of audio signals: Ack. - Page 41 Delete Folder No./Ref. Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C tings«. Then select, by pressing the function button D is indicated: Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone Select, by pressing the function button C Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D play is indicated: Auto Off...
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Page 42: Adjusting The Illumination
Select, by pressing the function button B to be switched on/off. »Auto off« stands for Ack. beep, »Battery low« for audio warnings. Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D In the display is indicated: Signal on Signal off To switch off the signal tone type selected in step 6: Select, by pressing the function button B To switch the signal tone type selected in step 6 back on: Select, by pressing the function button B... - Page 43 Delete Folder No./Ref. Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C tings«. Then select, by pressing the function button D is indicated: Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone Select, by pressing the function button C Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D In the display is indicated: Auto...
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Page 44: Selecting The Recording Mode
Select, by pressing the function button B quently select, by pressing the function button D the programming Menu is once again shown. To return to the start screen: Se- lect, by pressing the function button A 8.11 Selecting the recording mode This voice recorder can record dictations with three varying sampling rates. -
Page 45: Setting The Date And Time
Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C tings«. Then select, by pressing the function button D is indicated: Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone Select, by pressing the function button C sequently select, by pressing the function button D is indicated: Select, by pressing the function button B rate. - Page 46 … you can do this as follows: Switch the voice recorder on by pressing the button »ON/OFF« the start screen is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider Then select, by pressing the function button D indicated: Delete Folder No./Ref.
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Page 47: Resetting The Internal Dictation Counter
01d 01m 06y Carry out the steps 5 to 14 in chapter 6, » Preparing the voice recorder for use«. To subsequently return to the start screen: Select, by pressing the function but- ton A twice in succession, »ESC«. 8.13 Resetting the internal dictation counter Every new dictation recording is saved under a new, consecutive number, begin- ning with »DICT001«. - Page 48 Delete Folder No./Ref. Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C tings«. Then select, by pressing the function button D is indicated: Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C tation counter«. By pressing the function button D play is indicated: Reset...
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Page 49: Returning The Voice Recorder To Factory Settings
By pressing the function button D now been returned to null. In the display once again shown. To return to the start screen: Select, by pressing the func- tion button A twice in succession, »ESC«. 8.14 Returning the voice recorder to factory settings ‹... -
Page 50: Formatting The Internal Memory Of The Voice Recorder
Select your preferred language by pressing the function buttons B Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D play the SilverCrest logo appears briefly, subsequently the start screen is shown. 8.15 Formatting the internal memory of the voice recorder Should you frequently save and delete dictations, the access time to saved dictations could lengthen. - Page 51 ‹ noTICe: Please note: All dictation recordings saved in the internal memory of the voice recorder will be deleted by the formatting. If it contains data that you wish to retain, copy this data to another memory medium before commencing. For this you could use the supplied software »Convert«. For this, see also chapter 10. »Copying dictation recording from the voice recorder to a PC«.
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Page 52: Changing The Display Language
By pressing the function button D memory begins; during formatting the hourglass symbol is shown in the dis- . As soon as the formatting is complete, shown in the display play Select, by pressing the function button D complete. The adjustments menu is now shown once again in the display start screen: Select, by pressing function button A 8.16 Changing the display language This voice recorder can show all menus in the following languages:... - Page 53 Croat (Hrvatski) Ú Dutch (Nederlands) Ú Norwegian (Norsk) Ú Polish (Polski) Ú Portugese (Português) Ú Slovak (Slovenčina) Ú Slovenian (Slovenski) Ú Spanish (Español) Ú Swedish (Svenska) Ú Czech (Česky) Ú Hungarian (Magyarul) Ú To change the display language: Switch the voice recorder on by pressing the button »ON/OFF« As soon as the start screen is shown in the display Place the multi-function slider Then select, by pressing the function button D...
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Page 54: Display The Version Number Of The Firmware
Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C »Language«. By pressing the function button D In the display is indicated: Dansk Deutsch English Select, by pressing the function buttons B Subsequently select, by pressing the function button D will now be shown in the language you have selected. - Page 55 Place the multi-function slider Then select, by pressing the function button D indicated: Delete Folder No./Ref. Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C tings«. Then select, by pressing the function button D is indicated: Voice active. Mic. Sensitivity PC Microphone Select, by repeated pressing of the function button C sion«.
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Page 56: Maintenance
9. maintenance 9.1 Changing the batteries/cells If the inserted batteries resp. cells are discharged, the battery symbol blinks in the display . An audio warning sounds, in the display down« is indicated. Subsequently, the voice recorder then switches itself off. ‹... - Page 57 To charge cells in the battery compartment a) via a power adapter (not supplied) connected to a mains power socket: Insert the DC plug (barrel plug) of a suitable power adapter into the socket »DC 5V 0.5A« on the voice recorder. Pay heed to the correct polarity of the DC plug.
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Page 58: Copying Dictation Recording From The Voice Recorder To A Pc
the voice recorder for dictation recordings. Additionally, in PC operation you cannot utilise the menu or any of the other adjustments for the voice recorder. Insert the small plug of the supplied USB cable into the USB interface » « on the voice recorder. -
Page 59: Installing The Software »Convert« Onto A Pc
Before taking it into use … the software must first of all be installed on the PC. Ú the voice recorder must be connected with the supplied USB cable to a USB in- Ú terface on the PC. ‹ noTICe: The steps towards installing and using the software »Convert«... - Page 60 Click on the button »Install Software«. On the PC monitor there now appears the window for »Convert Setups«. This programme installs the software on your PC. Installation takes place in the folder »Programs«, whereby a sub-fold- er, »Convert«, is inserted there.; in this, the data required for the installation, operation and deinstallation of the software »Convert«...
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Page 61: Using The Software »Convert
10.2 Using the software »Convert« ‹ noTICe: All of the screenshots shown in this chapter (pictures of the display on the PC monitor) are examples. Dependant on the operating system and settings, the displays on your PC may differ slightly from those shown here. - Page 62 If you want to display the data extant on the memory card: Click on »Open Folder, to show data with Windows-Explorer«: Finally, click on the button »OK«. An additional window opens, in which the content of the memory card is shown. If you do not want to display the data extant on the memory card: Click on the button »Finish«.
- Page 63 on the left the content of the voice recorder, assigned the drive letter (L:). in Ú our example one dictation recording (DICT001.DVS) is saved on the voice re- corder. Should a memory card be inserted in the memory card slot voice recorder: the content of the memory card, in our example (N:).
- Page 64 With a double click on the right side of the window select the target folder; the dictation recording will be copied into this as a.wav file. Should the target folder be a located in a sub-folder: Open the superordinate file and then double click on the preferred sub-folder. To leave a sub-folder and return to the superordinate file: Double click on the folder On the left of the window, click on the dictation recording to be copied onto...
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Page 65: Deinstalling The Software »Convert« From A Pc
Click on the button »OK«. The conversion is now finalised. Should you wish to copy further dictation recordings: Repeat the steps 8 to 9. You would like to separate the voice recorder from the PC: First, click on the symbol »Securely remove hardware« the task bar. -
Page 66: Connecting Ancillaries To The Voice Recorder
On the PC monitor appears the notification Click on the button »Yes«. Following this, the window for the »Uninstall Wiz- ard« opens; the deinstallation then progresses completely automatically. Indicated on completion of the deinstallation is: Finally, click on the button »OK«. The software »Convert«... -
Page 67: Connecting An External Microphone To The Voice Recorder
11.2 Connecting an external microphone to the voice recorder Should you prefer to use an external microphone for dictation recording instead of the internal microphone of the voice recorder: Insert the 3.5 mm jack plug of the microphone into the microphone socket »MIC « The internal microphone of the voice recorder is automatically switched off when an external microphone is connected. -
Page 68: With Mains Power Operation
13.1.2 With mains power operation Check to ensure that the DC plug of the power adapter is correctly inserted into the socket »DC 5V 0.5 A« Check to see if the power adapter cable is correctly inserted into the mains power socket. -
Page 69: Error Messages
Insert batteries or fully charged cells into the battery compartment. Be sure to insert the batteries/cells with their correct polarities. The correct polarity is in- dicated inside the battery compartment. Close and secure the battery compart- ment. Check to see if the voice recorder now functions as it should. Should this not be the case: Open the battery compartment down;... -
Page 70: Disposal
14. Disposal 14.1 Device Do not dispose of the device in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC. Dispose of the device through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre. -
Page 71: Importer
an immediate resolving of your complaint is not possible, you will receive from there a processing number (RMA number) and Ú an address to which you can send your product for warranty processing. Ú In the case of a mail-in shipment please enclose a copy of the purchase receipt (sales slip). - Page 72 Index .wav file, See Wave file 3.5 mm jack plug 9, 10, 38, 69 Access times 52 Ack. beep, See Audio signals Anti-virus programme 61 Audio signals 42, 43 AutoPlay 61 Background Illumination, See Illumination adjustments Barrel plug, See DC plug Batteries 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 58, 72, 73 Batteries/rechargeable batteries changing 58, 70...
- Page 73 Keys locked 10, 27, 71 Language selection voice recorder, See Display language Software »Convert«, See Software »Convert«: display language Liability, See Warranty Loudspeaker 69, 70 LP, See Rec. mode Mains power operation 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 58, 70 Memory 6 expandable, See memory cards internal 6, 13, 14, 33, 52...