Changing Message Fields:
Pressing message cells 2 & 8 simultaneously will reduce the message cell by one,
each time you press the two cells together another cell with be removed (minimum
setting is two Cells). Please Note: The default setting is all 8 cells if you make any
changes during use; they are not saved when the communicator is turned OFF. The
unit will reset to the default setting when turned back ON.
Icon Inserts:
The communicator uses clear transparency or standard printer paper to make the
icon inserts that you can print from your computer. The icon or picture holder uses 4"
x 5" icons.
Headphone Use:
Special feature allows you to choose one of three broadcast options: speaker only,
headphones only, or speaker and headphones simultaneously. When using a set of
headphones, set the toggle switch to Headphones Only (only the user will hear
message playback) or to Headphone & Speaker. The Communicator can be used
with any standard set of head phones used with a walkman type player or MP3
player.
To prevent battery drain, always shut the communicator OFF when not in use. The
two built in switches have LED lights which will drain the batteries if unit is left on.
Always remove batteries when the unit will not be used for extended periods of time.
Dead batteries often leak acid and can cause permanent damage to the
communicator.
Precautions:
Always keep liquids far away from the communicator to prevent permanent
damage to the internal circuitry from spillage.
4 x 5 Communicator for the Visually
Impaired - #7083
USER’S GUIDE
Large illuminated targets!
Our state-of-the-art communicator for the visually impaired has large, brightly
illuminated targets for activating your message choice. By pressing any of the icons
or pictures it will illuminate your choice and play your pre-recorded message.
Features:
• 12 levels
• 300 seconds of record time
• Recordable level announcer
• Works in fields of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8
• Two jacks for one or two switch scanning
• Two switches with lights
• On/Off Auditory Cueing
• 4 modes of scanning - Inverse, Automatic, Two Switch, and Step
• Adjustable scanning speed (1-12 seconds)
• Adjustable Feet
• Headphone capability
Size: 19½"L x 17"W x 4"H. Requires 4 C and 4 AA Batteries. Weight: 7½ lbs.
Battery Installation:
Turn the unit over to reveal the battery compartments located on the bottom of the
unit. Next remove the Phillips Head screws from the compartment covers. Observing
(+/-) polarity, install 4 AA batteries and 4 C batteries into the battery cases. 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. Replace covers.
Operation:
Turn the unit ON. After one second, you will hear a sound or a verbal message from
the speaker. This is the Level Announcement Message. The unit is now on Level one.
Please Note:
When turning the unit ON from the OFF position, the unit will default;’ to the following
settings: Level 1, Scan Mode 1, Auditory Cueing OFF.
Playing Messages:
At this time, you can access each of the eight messages on Level One by pressing
any one of the eight icons, one at a time or in scan mode the two built in switch plates
or your own external switches.
Recording Messages:
Press and hold the Record button on the backside of the unit. Using your other hand,
press the message cell on which you wish to record and speak into the microphone.
Releasing the message cell or Record button will cancel recording. Each message
has a maximum record time of 6 seconds.
Recording Level Announcement Message:
Your Level Announcement Message may be changed at any time and can be
renamed "Level One the Food Level" or "Level One Jimmie's Messages", etc. Simply
press the Record button first, then press the Level button and speak your Level
Announcement Message into the microphone. Note: to hear your new level message
you must either cycle through all 12 levels by repeatedly pressing the Level changer
button until it returns to Level One or turn the unit OFF, wait several seconds and turn
the unit back ON. Your new Level One Announcement Message will now play.
Changing Levels:
Each time the Level button is pressed, the communicator will advance to the next
level. Pressing the Level button on Level Twelve will return the communicator to Level
One. Simply follow the instructions above to record each of the eight communicator
messages or your Level Announcement Message for each level. Remember, to play
your Level Announcement Message, you MUST cycle through all remaining levels
and return to that particular level to hear that Level Announcement Message.
Message Scanning:
The communicator has four different scan modes, two modes for single-switch
scanning and two modes for two-switch scanning. When turning the unit ON from the
OFF position, the communicator will reset automatically to Scan Mode 1. To change
scan modes, press cells One and Seven simultaneously and hold until a beep is
heard and release the cells. The unit will beep to indicate what mode of scan it is on.
(E.G. once for scan mode 1, twice for scan mode 2 and so on). The following is a
description of each scan mode and its function:
Scan Mode 1: Inverse scanning. Plug a capability switch into Jack 1 located on the
rear of the communicator (or use built in switch). Press and hold the capability switch
to scan each of the eight icons. Upon release of the switch, the communicator will
play the message of the cell currently illuminated.
Scan Mode 2: Automatic scanning. Plug a capability switch into Jack 1 located on the
rear of the communicator (or use built in switch). Press the capability switch for a
moment and release.
The unit will automatically scan each of the eight cells and continue scanning until the
next press of the capability switch. It will then play the message of the icon currently
illuminated.
Scan Mode 3: Two switch automatic scanning. Plug a capability switch into Jack 1
and another capability switch into Jack 2 located on the rear of the communicator (or
use built in switches). Press the capability switch plugged into Jack 1 for a moment
and release. The unit will automatically scan each of the eight cells continue scanning
until the capability switch that is plugged into Jack 2 is pressed (or built in switch). It
will then play the message of the cell currently illuminated.
Scan Mode 4: Step scanning. Plug a capability switch into Jack 1 and another
capability switch into Jack 2 located on the rear of the communicator (or use built in
switches). Each time the capability switch that is plugged into Jack 1 (or built in
switch) is pressed, it will advance your selected message to the next cell one at a
time. Pressing the capability switch that is plugged into Jack 2 (or built in switch) will
play the message of the cell currently illuminated.
Scan Speed:
You can control the rate at which the communicator scans the messages by rotating
the SCAN SPEED control located on the bottom panel. Scan speed can be adjusted
from 1 to 25 seconds.
Auditory Cueing:
During Message Scanning you can enable the communicator to speak the message
being scanned, at a reduced volume level. This gives the user an auditory “preview”
of the current message. Pressing the appropriate capability switch will play the
message at full volume. To turn Auditory Cueing ON or OFF, press the AUD. ON/OFF
button located on the underside of the unit.
The 4 x 5 Communicator has two adjustable feet on the back of the unit, they will
allow you to adjust the angle of the communicator for better positioning. Turning the
feet all the way clockwise well set them at the lowest height, turning them counterclockwise will raise the height. See Photos 1 & 2.
Photo. 1
Photo. 2
Rev 8/7/14
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