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Foundations
of DigiCom 2000
Chapter Two
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HELPFUL HINT:
This Chapter is necessary reading for all individuals
wishing to become experienced in programming
the DigiCom using simple or advanced
programming methods.
If you haven’t already, be sure you read Chapter
One, Equipment and its Care, which explains in
detail how to care for the equipment. In it you will
learn about the battery, the touch panel,
overlays, the connecting ports and jacks, and
DigiCom specifications.
Foundations
of DigiCom 2000
To learn how to use your DigiCom, it is important
to read the chapters in order. This chapter will
help you to get the DigiCom up and going.
When you read the next chapters you will learn
about the basic features followed by
information about the many advanced features
of the DigiCom.
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In this Chapter
In this chapter, you will learn information to help
you make decisions to setup your DigiCom to
program messages. You will also learn some
information important to ‘speak’ messages. These
foundations are for the successful use of your
DigiCom.
You will learn:
❑ How to “set up” the DigiCom hardware and
its accessories including plugging it in, using a
microphone, inserting an overlay, turning
DigiCom on/off and using sleep time.
❑ How to use Keyboard Overlays, function keys
and message keys
❑ How to understand and use “Program” and
“Play” Modes
❑ How to understand and use “Group” and
“Level” features
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Setting up the Equipment
What You Need
Before you start, check that the following items
are in front of you;
❑ the DigiCom
❑ the power adapter
❑ Programmer Overlays including a 4x8
Programmer’s Overlay
❑ External microphone (optional)
Plugging in the DigiCom
If this is the first time using your new DigiCom, or if
you suspect the batteries might be running low,
plug in the battery charger / power adapter. This
way your DigiCom will have adequate power
while you are learning to use it.
For additional information on charging the
DigiCom, see Charging the Battery in
Chapter One.
DigiCom
Charger
Overlays
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1
2
3
4
ABCDEFGH
1
2
3
4
4X8
A1
A2
A3
A4
B1
B2
B3
B4
C1
C2
C3
C4
D1
D2
D3
D4
E1
E2
E3
E4
F1
F2
F3
F4
G1
G2
G3
G4
H1
H2
H3
H4
SPEECH
CONTROLS
EDIT
SEQUENCES
COMMAND
CANCEL
ERASE
LEVEL
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
ERASE
KEY
RS-232DISK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
SCAN
CONTROLS
LOCK
LEVELS
KEY
CONTROLS
LOCK
GROUPS
SET UP
OK
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD
BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
LINK STOP GROUP
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
Using a Microphone:
Internal or Exter nal
You can use one of two microphones to record
messages. Your DigiCom has an internal microphone. It is located under a small hole on the
upper right of the front panel and is labeled `Mic’.
If you have purchased an external microphone,
you may find it easier to use since you can hold it
closer to your mouth. To use the external
microphone, be certain it has batteries.
Plug it into the port labeled `EXT Mic’ on the
right side panel. Contact your DigiCom
representative for information on compatible
external microphones.
Inserting an Overlay
If you are not already familiar with DigiCom
overlays or the touch panel, read those sections
of Chapter One before moving on. To use the
DigiCom you need to have an overlay on the
touch panel.
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Inserting an Overlay (cont.)
Following the instructions, insert a 4x8
Programmer’s Overlay with blank squares
(message keys) on it. This overlay has 12 function
keys labeled across the top row and four more
rows of 8 keys each which are blank.
By putting this overlay in, you can set up the
DigiCom and begin recording so you can
practice basic operations.
Placing An Overlay on the DigiCom
❑ Locate the appropriate Programmer’s Overlay
(in practice example, 4x8)
❑ Lift the protective sheet of plastic by placing
your fingers near the top of the keyboard and
lifting up to release the magnetic hold.
❑ Remove any overlay that might be there,
place a new overlay over the touch panel.
Be sure and center the overlay so it is seated
on the touch panel.
❑ Lower the protective sheet and secure it.
The magnetic strips will hold the protective
plastic cover and overlay in place.
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Understanding the
“Function Keys” Used for
Programming
Before turning the unit on, look for a moment at
the top row of keys on the overlay. They look like
this:
The top row of keys constitutes the programming
“function keys”. Learn to recognize the following
qualities of these function row keys.
❑ There are 10 function keys in the row. The first
eight keys in this row each have 2 or 3 different
functions assigned to them.
❑ The Function Row keys are color coded gold,
rose and white.
❑ By pressing these keys in various combinations,
you tell the DigiCom what you want it to do.
You will always press function keys in specific
sequences to perform the functions described
on each key.
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PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD
SPEECH
CONTROLS
A1
1
LOCK
LEVELS
ERASE
LEVEL
AREA/
SEQUENCE
SEQUENCES
B1
KEYBOARD
IMMEDIATE/
SCAN
KEY
LAYOUT
LINK
CONTROLS
BACKSPACE/
LINK STOP GROUP
EDIT
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
C1
DELETE SEQ
RS-232DISK
D1
CONTROLS
E1
LOCK
GROUPS
VOLUME
DOWN
ERASE
KEY
<
F1
VOLUME
G1
SET UP
UP
>
4X8
COMMAND
CANCEL
OK
H1
1
A2
2
A3
3
A4
4
B2
B3
B4
ABCDEFGH
C2
C3
C4
D2
D3
D4
E2
E3
E4
F2
F3
F4
G2
G3
G4
H2
H3
H4
2
3
4
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Setup Functions
❑ If you want a function in the gold area of the
function row (upper area), you must first press
the gold [OK/SET UP] key. Now the function row
is actively the gold functions or [SET UP]
Functions. These include:
Program/Play, Lock
Levels, Area/Sequence, Keyboard Layout,
Immediate/Link, Scan Controls, Key Controls
and Lock Groups.
Generally, the steps to use a SET UP
function are:
1. Press the key labeled [Set Up] (it doubles as
the [OK] key).
2. The display will show the following message:
Press a SET UP
Function Key
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
LEVEL
LOCK
LEVELS
ERASE
LEVEL
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
AREA/
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCES
DEFINE
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
RECORD
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
LINK
DISK
3. Press the Set Up key of your choice
(gold labels)
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SET UP
OK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SCAN
CONTROLS
RS-232
RS-232
BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
STOP
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEY
CONTROLS
ERASE
KEY
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
GROUP
LOCK
GROUPS
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Command Functions
❑ If you want a function in the rose shaded
area of the function row, (lower area) you
must first press the rose shaded
COMMAND key. Now the lower part of the
function row is active. There are several
functions which are directed by COMMAND:
Speech Controls, Erase Level, Edit Sequences,
Transfer Area Msg, Disk, RS-232, and Erase Key.
Generally the steps to use a COMMAND
function are:
1. Press the rose shaded key labeled
[COMMAND] (it doubles as the [Cancel] key).
2. The display will show the following message:
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
RECORD
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
STOP
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEY
CONTROLS
ERASE
KEY
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SCAN
CONTROLS
RS-232
RS-232
BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
COMMAND
CANCEL
Press a COMMAND
Function Key
3. Then press the command key of your choice.
(rose labels)
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
LEVEL
LOCK
LEVELS
ERASE
LEVEL
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
AREA/
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCES
DEFINE
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
LINK
DISK
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Single Functions
The steps to use the plain (white)
functions are:
❑ Press the key without pressing anything else first.
It is a single step function.
If you do not touch the SET UP or COMMAND
keys first, the key does what is labeled in the
white area. These keys provide control of various
functions useful during both programming and
communication. These keys will perform the
functions: Speak, Level, Define, Record, Link,
Backspace/Delete Seq, Stop, and Group.
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HELPFUL HINT:
If you press the [SET UP] key or [COMMAND] key,
but don’t need to perform a command or set up
function – don’t panic! The key can be canceled
simply by pressing the same key again.
A Brief Word About Message Keys
The remaining rows on the overlays contain
message keys. These are pressed to record and
play messages. On the blank areas on these
keys you will write words or place pictures (icons,
symbols) to represent recorded messages.
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
RECORD
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SCAN
CONTROLS
RS-232
RS-232
BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
LEVEL
LOCK
LEVELS
ERASE
LEVEL
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
AREA/
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCES
DEFINE
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
LINK
DISK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
STOP
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEY
CONTROLS
ERASE
KEY
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UPOKCOMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
GROUP
LOCK
GROUPS
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Using LCD Messages to
Scroll Through Options
After you turn the DigiCom on and begin
programming, many of the SET UP and
COMMAND functions will require you to choose
from a list of options. Some of the white function
keys will provide options when you are in Program
mode also. You will make selections using the [<],
[>], [OK], and [Cancel] keys. Look at an overlay
now to locate these keys.
The [<] and [>] arrow keys allow you to scroll
through options so you can step forward and
backward through the options. You will be able
to change the display and when the display
shows the desired option, select that choice by
pressing the [OK] key. If you decide to leave
things as they were, press the [Cancel] key.
As you follow the steps in upcoming sections
you will be scrolling through options and
using all you’ve learned to select options. By
understanding these basics, you will be able to go
on to program and customize quickly!
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