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Scan Mode Settings:
Scan Mode No. 1: Plug an external switch into SWITCH JACK 1 located on the back of the unit.
Press and hold down the switch to scan. Release the switch to play the desired message.
Scan Mode No. 2: Plug an external switch into SWITCH JACK 1. Press and release the switch to
scan. Press the switch again to play the desired message.
Scan Mode No. 3: Plug an external switch into SWITCH JACK 1 and an external switch into
SWITCH JACK 2. Press and hold SWITCH 1. The unit will continue scan to the next compartment
until SWITCH 1 is released. SWITCH 2 activates voice message.
Scan Mode No. 4: Plug an external switch into SWITCH JACK 1 and an external switch into
SWITCH JACK 2. Press external switch No. 1 to scan, press again to stop scan. Press external
switch No. 2 to play message.
Scan Mode No. 5: Plug an external switch into SWITCH JACK 1 and an external switch into
SWITCH JACK 2. Press and release SWITCH JACK 1. The unit will scan to the next compartment
each time SWITCH JACK 1 is pressed. SWITCH JACK 2 activates voice message.
Scan Mode No. 6: Plug an external switch into SWITCH JACK 1. Press switch to advance
indicator light one square at a time. A pause in manual activation (adjustable from 1-30 seconds
using the PLAYBACK DELAY knob) will play the message.
Scan Mode No. 7: Plug an external switch into SWITCH JACK 1. Press and hold switch to allow
a portion of each message to play (the portion played can be adjusted by the PLAYBACK DELAY
knob located on the back of the unit). When the desired message is reached, release the switch to
hear the entire message. You can increase the speed of the scan by rotating the SCAN SPEED
control knob clockwise. Decreasing the PLAYBACK DELAY control knob by rotating
counterclockwise will also increase the SCAN SPEED.
Scan Mode No. 8. Plug an external switch into SWITCH JACK 1. Press and release the switch to
allow a portion of each message to play (the portion played can be adjusted by the PLAYBACK
DELAY knob located on the back of the unit). When the desired message is reached, press switch
again to hear the entire message. You can increase the speed of the scan by rotating the SCAN
SPEED control knob clockwise. Decreasing the PLAYBACK DELAY control knob by rotating
counterclockwise will also increase the SCAN SPEED.
The scan speed can be adjusted by turning the “SCAN SPEED” control knob located on the
back of the unit.
To activate the scan beep, depress the “SCAN BEEP” button located on the back of the unit.
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Our popular Cheap Talk 4 now scans!
Allows the use of single or dual switch scanning. A light illuminates sequentially above
each message square. This versatile unit also allows direct activation by pressing the
squares or 1 to 4 external switches. Features scan modes, with a choice of eight different
scanning options, including auditory cueing (see below). The scanning speed is
adjustable to accommodate a wide range of abilities. Size: 12½" x 6" x 2½". Requires 4
AA Batteries.
OPERATION:
1. Carefully turn over unit to reveal battery compartment. Observing polarity, install
four AA batteries (Not included) into the holder. Use alkaline batteries only (e.g.
Duracell or Energizer brand). Do not use rechargeable batteries or any other type of
batteries because they supply lower voltage and the unit will not perform properly.
Never mix old and new batteries together or different brands or types together.
2. The microphone, RECORD push button and other controls are located on the back
panel of the unit. Turn the unit on by rotating the VOLUME control knob clockwise.
To record, position the microphone on the back of the unit facing you. First, press
the red RECORD button. While holding the red RECORD button, press and hold
the colored segment square and speak into the microphone. It is important that the
segment square be pressed after the record button, and that they are held down
simultaneously while recording your message. Release both buttons once recording is
over.
3. Playback your message by pressing and releasing the same square used to record.
Each of the remaining squares can be programmed in the same manner. (The unit
will retain recorded information indefinitely, even if the battery is disconnected.
Previously stored information will be erased only when new recording is performed.)
For scanning operation, please refer to the back page of this guide.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. To change scan modes, press mode button and cell 1 to 4 to change into modes 1
through 4. To change into modes 5 to 8, you must first have the Cheap Talk in mode
4. Then press the mode button and press cells 1 to 4 to change into modes 5 through
8.
2. To return to modes 1-4, you must have the Cheap Talk in any mode other than 4.
Then press mode button and enter the desired mode.
2. The scanning speed can be adjusted by rotating SCAN SPEED control knob, and
playback volume can also be adjusted by the VOLUME control knob.
3. When changing between scanning modes the unit will beep to correspond to the mode
selected (e.g. 4 beeps to indicate mode 4), wait until the beeping stops before using.
This allows the unit to reset itself for the newly selected scan mode.
Troubleshooting:
1. The memory of this unit is capable of holding up to 288 seconds of speech
information total. Maximum message length is 72 seconds for each segment.
2. To turn off the unit, rotate the VOLUME control knob counterclockwise until
you hear a “click”. If the device is not turned off in this fashion, it will drain a very
small current in a “sleep” mode. Therefore, if the unit is not going to be used for a
prolonged amount of time (more than a few days), it is recommended you turn the
unit off. Doing this can somewhat extend overall battery life.
3. If the unit fails to operate, or operates incorrectly, disconnect the power for 20
seconds by rotating the VOLUME control knob counterclockwise until you hear
a “click”. If the unit still does not work correctly after power is turned back on,
replace the batteries
4. Make sure there are no obstacles between the colored square buttons and the housing
unit.
Care of Unit:
The Cheap Talk can be wiped clean with any household multi-purpose cleaner and
disinfectant. We recommend Simple Green, which is a non toxic biodegradable allpurpose cleaner.
Do not submerge the unit, as it will damage the contents and the electrical components.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch the surface of the unit.
CAN’T RECORD A MESSAGE?
1. FIRST PUSH RECORD BUTTON.
2. THEN PRESS SEGMENT SQUARE.
3. HOLD BOTH DOWN WHILE
RECORDING.
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