Amdi PARTNER/STEPPER User manual

PARTNER/STEPPER™AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Congratulations on your purchase of the STEPPER™ a Multi-Message augmentative communicator. THE STEPPER IS AN ENTRY-
LEVEL AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATOR THAT OFFERS HIGH QUALITY,RELIABLE PERFORMANCE AND MANY IMPORTANT FEATURES FOR A
VERY LOW PRICE.THE STEPPER IS MANUFACTURED TO THE HIGHEST COMMERCIAL STANDARDS TO PROVIDE MANY YEARS OF RELIABLE
OPERATION.WE FULLY GUARANTEE THE STEPPER’S OPERATION FOR A FULL YEAR,INCLUDING PARTS AND LABOR.*
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE STEPPER
60 SECONDS OF RECORDING TIME.
REVERSE SWITCH TO STEP BACKWARDS.
REPEAT SWITCH TO CONTINUALLY REPEAT ANY MESSAGE STORED.
RESET SWITCH TO START FROM THE BEGINNING.
IN ADDITION TO THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONE,SPEAKER AND RECORD SWITCH,1INPUT &1OUTPUT JACK IS PROVIDED FOR EXTERNAL SWITCH HOOK
UPS.
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 1LB.)
THE STEPPER GIVES YOU “REAL-VOICE”HIGH QUALITY AUDIO REPRODUCTION.
MESSAGES CAN BE STORED FOR UP TO 100 YEARS WITH NO POWER.
INTERCHANGEABLE OVERLAY,COMPATABLE WITH MAYER JOHNSON BOARDMAKER™ SOFTWARE.
*SEE WARRANTY AGREEMENT FOR DETAILS.
GENERAL OPERATION:
All controls are located on the back of the STEPPER (see diagram –BACK VIEW).
The STEPPER augmentative communicator is a self-contained Multi-Message communication device, which permits the user to record and
playback any number of messages that can be stored in 60 seconds of recording time. A graphic overlay (picture cards) can be easily changed by
simply sliding the overlay between the housing grid and the message square through the slot on the top of the grid. Simple to operate, just turn
the unit on, adjust the volume and push the picture to activate the message or messages.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure that the STEPPER is turned off. Set VOLUME control switch fully to the right, until it clicks off.
2. Turn the STEPPER 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 two screws holding down the plastic battery
cover on 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 two screws. 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 STEPPER is clear and open.
1. Turn the STEPPER ON. Turn the VOLUME control switch until it clicks ON.
2. Set the VOLUME control, turning to the left, until it reaches the center of the range.
3. Depress and hold in the built-in record button. The record switch must be engaged for the entire recording process.
4. Press and hold down the message square on the face of the STEPPER and then begin to say your message into the built-in
microphone located at the back of the STEPPER (see diagram –BACK VIEW). 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. To record the next message, DO NOT RELEASE THE RECORDING BUTTON, release the message square.
6. Press and hold down the message square again and begin saying the next message.
7. Continue this process for the remainder of all the messages.
8. Release the recording button after all the messages have been stored. To insure that the messages have been stored properly,
release the message square first and then the recording button last.
INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS:
The STEPPER comes fully equipped with 2 external control jacks (see diagram –BACK VIEW), 1 - Input and 1 - Output. The two control jacks
on the back of the unit correspond to the message square on the front of the STEPPER.
INPUT JACK:
The first jack labeled IN on the back of the STEPPER is an Input jack (see diagram –BACK VIEW for
jack locations). It is used for activating the message square through an external switch. When the switch
plugged into the Input jack is activated, the messaged programmed into the message square will play.

OUTPUT JACK:
The jack labeled OUT on the back of the STEPPER is an Output jack used to control low voltage DC
devices. When the message square is depressed, the jack labeled OUT is shorted and a low voltage device
plugged into that jack will be activated.
PLAYBACK OPERATION: (Repeat switch in the OFF position)
1. Turn the STEPPER ON. Turn the VOLUME control switch to the left, until it clicks ON.
2. Set the VOLUME control, turning to the left, until the desired playback volume is reached.
3. Press the message square on the face of the STEPPER to playback the first message.
4. Press the message square again to play the next message in the sequence.
5. After the last message in the sequence has played, the STEPPER will go back to the first message again.
REVERSE FUNCTION:
1. Press the REVERSE button on the back of the STEPPER and then the message square, the previous message will play.
2. Each time the REVERSE button (see diagram above) is pressed, the STEPPER will go back another message.
REPEAT FUNCTION:
1. Press the message square to advance the messages until the desired message to be repeated has played.
2. Slide the REPEAT switch located on the back of the STEPPER to the ON position (see diagram above).
3. Now, each time the message square is pressed, the same message will play.
RESET FUNCTION:
1. Pressing the RESET button located on the back of the STEPPER will reset the messages back to the first message stored in the
sequence (see diagram above).
2. The RESET switch can be press at any time you need to go back to the first message.
OVERLAY DESIGN AND LAYOUT:
There are several methods you can use to make overlays for the STEPPER.
1. Draw or print corresponding icons or words on a sheet of 3.75” by 4.75” paper.
2. Develop your custom overlay using Mayer Johnson’s BOARDMAKER™ Software.
CLEANING THE STEPPER
Note: DO NOT SUBMURGE THE STEPPER IN WATER... THE STEPPER IS WATER RESISTANT - NOT WATER PROOF.
1. Turn the STEPPER off.
2. Remove the overlay from the switch grid.
3. With a wet wash cloth and mild soap wipe the soiled areas clean.
4. To rinse, use a wet sponge (cold water) and wipe away the soapy area. DO NOT SUBMURGE under the water and do not
allow water to enter the external speaker, record jack or speaker holes.
Care and Maintenance
The STEPPER 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 STEPPER 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 STEPPER fails to operate, or operates incorrectly, follow these steps
1. Check if the batteries are installed correctly.
2. Check if the STEPPER is ON and a Message has been recorded. Also make sure there are no obstacles blocking the message
square.
3. Turn the STEPPER 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
95 Sherwood Avenue Phone: [phone]
Farmingdale, NY 11735 Fax: [phone] http://www.admi.net