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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 Manual Step Scan: 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 Manual Scan: 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 Auditory Cueing: 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 Auditory Cueing: 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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8 scanning possibilities!
Allows the use of one or two switches to “scan” the eight different messages. (See
scanning options). This versatile unit also allows direct activation by pressing the squares
or 1 to 8 external switches. A light illuminates sequentially. When a window is selected a
pre-recorded message will playback. Features scan modes, with a choice of eight
different scanning options, including auditory cueing (see below). The scanning speed is
adjustable to accommodate a range of different abilities. Total record time is 40 seconds.
Size: 12" x 7½" x 2¾". 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 the corresponding cell number for the
mode you want (diagram on next page).The scanning speed can be adjusted by
rotating SCAN SPEED control knob, and playback volume can also be adjusted by
the VOLUME control knob.
2. 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.
3. The memory of this unit is capable of holding up to 300 seconds of speech
information total. Maximum message length is 37.5 seconds per segment. Segments
are assigned to the buttons as shown below:
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
4. 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.
Trouble Shooting:
5. 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
6. 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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