Amdi PARTNER/PLUS FOUR User manual

PARTNER/PLUS FOUR ™AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Congratulations on your purchase of the PARTNERPLUS FOUR™ Entry-Level Communicator. THE PARTNER/PLUS FOUR IS
AN ENTRY-LEVEL AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATOR THAT OFFERS HIGH QUALITY,RELIABLE PERFORMANCE AND MANY IMPORTANT FEATURES
FOR A VERY LOW PRICE.PARTNER/PLUS FOUR IS MANUFACTURED TO THE HIGHEST COMMERCIAL STANDARDS TO PROVIDE MANY
YEARS OF RELIABLE OPERATION.WE FULLY GUARANTEE THE PARTNER/PLUS FOUR’S OPERATION FOR A FULL YEAR,INCLUDING PARTS
AND LABOR.*
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE PARTNER/PLUS FOUR
DROP RESISTANT,ABLE TO WITHSTAND ROUGH HANDLING.
WATER RESISTANCE FOR EASY CLEANING.
THE SHATTERPROOF CASE IS MADE OF A HIGH IMPACT PLASTIC.
LIGHT WEIGHT AND PORTABLE (LESS THAN 2LBS.)
THE PARTNER/PLUS FOUR GIVES YOU “REAL-VOICE”HIGH QUALITY AUDIO REPRODUCTION.
MESSAGES CAN BE STORED FOR UP TO 100 YEARS WITH NO POWER.
IN ADDITION TO THE BUILT IN MICROPHONE,SPEAKER AND RECORD SWITCH,4-INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS ARE PROVIDED FOR EXTERNAL HOOK UPS.
2LEVELS OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH 4MESSAGES ON EACH LEVEL.
INTERCHANGEABLE OVERLAYS.
*SEE WARRANTY AGREEMENT FOR DETAILS.
GENERAL OPERATION:
All controls are located on the back of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR.
The PARTNER/PLUS FOUR augmentative communicator is a self-contained communication device, which permits the user to record and
playback 4 messages per level of 6 seconds in length each. Graphic overlays (picture card) can be easily changed by simply sliding the overlay
between the housing grid and the message square through the slot on the side of the grid. Simple to operate, just turn the unit on, adjust the
volume, select and push the picture to activate the corresponding message.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure that the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR is turned off. Set VOLUME control switch fully counterclockwise, until it clicks
off.
2. Turn the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR over and lay the front of the unit on a flat stable surface.
3. To gain access to the battery compartment and expose the batteries, remove the screw holding down the plastic battery cover on
the left side of the bottom of the unit.
4. Remove the old batteries and discard them in accordance with your local recycling laws.
5. Install the new batteries observing the proper polarity and using 4 new AAA batteries.
6. Then replace the battery compartment cover by placing the cover over the access hole and tighten down the screw. Insure the
battery cover is secure.
RECORD OPERATION:
Note: It is important during any recording operation that the built in microphone located at the back of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR is
clear and open.
1. Turn the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR ON. Turn the VOLUME control switch clockwise, until it clicks ON.
2. Set the VOLUME control, turning clockwise, until it reaches the center of the range.
3. Depress and hold in the internal recording button (see diagram –BACK VIEW). The internal recording button must be engaged
for the entire recording process.
4. Select one of the 4 message squares on the face of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR and depress and hold down that message square,
then begin to say your message into the built in microphone located at the back of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR. For the best
results, you should speak directly into the microphone and be about 6 to 9 inches away from it in a quiet room.
5. Each of the remaining message squares can be programmed in the same manner.

INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS:
The PARTNER/PLUS FOUR comes fully equipped with 8 external control jacks (see diagram –BACK VIEW), 4 - Input and 4 - Output. The
four control jacks on the back of the unit correspond to the four message squares on the front of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR.
INPUT JACKS:
The 4 INPUT jacks labeled J1, J2, J3 and J4 on the back of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR4 (see diagram –BACK VIEW for jack
locations). J1 is for the first message square on the left. J2 through J4 are for the next 3 message squares to the right. When the switch
plugged into any of the Input jack locations is activated, the messaged programmed into the corresponding message square will play.
OUTPUT JACKS:
The jacks marked J1 through J4 on the back of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR (see diagram –BACK VIEW for jack locations) are
Output jacks used to control low voltage DC devices. When the one of the message squares are depressed, the corresponding jack is
shorted and a low voltage device plugged into that jack will be activated.
PLAYBACK OPERATION:
1. Turn the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR ON. Turn the VOLUME control switch clockwise, until it clicks ON.
2. Set the VOLUME control, turning clockwise, until the desired playback volume is reached.
3. Select one of the 4 message squares on the face of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR and depress that message square for message
playback.
LEVEL SELECTION:
There are levels for communication on the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR.
1. To select level 1, slide the switch under LEVELS on the back of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR to 1.
2. To select level 2, slide the switch under LEVELS on the back of the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR to 2.
OVERLAY DESIGN AND LAYOUT:
There are several methods you can use to make overlays for the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR.
3. Draw or print corresponding icons or words on a sheet of 2.9” by 12.5” paper. Section each icon so that it appears in each of the
4 message square cutouts.
4. Develop your custom overlay using Tech Overlay Designer Software.
5. Develop your custom overlay using Mayer Johnson’s BOARDMAKER™ Software.
Care and Maintenance
The PARTNER/PLUS FOUR is designed to automatically power down after a message is played. However, the power down mode is still an
active mode and drains some power from the battery, affecting battery life. Therefore, if the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR is not going to be used for
a long period (2 to 3 hours) it is recommended that the unit be turned off.
If the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR fails to operate, or operates incorrectly, follow these steps:
1. Check if the batteries are installed correctly.
2. Check if the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR is ON and a message has been recorded. Also make sure there are no obstacles blocking
the message membrane switch
3. Turn the PARTNER/PLUS FOUR OFF for 15 Seconds, then back ON and retry playback.
4. Replace the Batteries.
5. For further assistance, feel free to contact our technical support team at 1-866-ERI-7255.
** LED & Vibrating Feature Options
LED Option: LED will light up when message squares are depressed.
Vibrating Option: The message square will vibrate for a short period of time when it is activated.
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