Califone AV Tutor 2050 User manual

AV TutorTM
Model 2050
1. Push menu button to navigate lessons and select chapter
2 Microphone and DC inputs on rear
3. Seven available cartridges supporting core reading skills
(see lower right hand corner of page 2)
4. LCD screen with adjustable brightness
5 Record function provides vocal mirror capability by capturing
up to 8 seconds of student responses
6 Play function allows for independent activity
7. Built-in electret mic won’t get lost (mic input on rear too)
8. Internal speaker directionally focuses the sound at the student
The AV TutorTM is designed to support
l ngu ge le rners by linking visible
letters on the screen with their udible
sounds. This repe ted, multi-mod l,
kinesthetic, visu l nd uditory rein-
forcement helps solidify ment l
connections between the written nd
spoken word. Since the AV Tutor is
simil r in form to lre dy popul r
consumer devices, students will be
encour ged nd motiv ted to use it.
The AV Tutor llows educ tors to
f cilit te independent nd differenti ted
electronic le rning of core re ding
skills within cl ssroom curriculum
through its seven v il ble c rtridge
progr ms. It c n lso be used by
students who re performing t or
below gr de level, speech-l ngu ge
ther pies nd ELD/ESL pplic tions.
• Enables students to work independently
• Interactive, easy-to-use, digital, hand-held instruction
• Easy to use cartridge-based modules
• Animation with bright graphics and kid-focused content
• Students are encouraged to use technology & form
function they are already familiar with
• Students are encouragd by the immediate audio feedback
2050, January 2008
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Fe tures:

Power Output: 0.3 Watt with 1” speaker
Display 3.5" TFT display, 320x240 resolution with
16.7 million colors
Volatile Memory 128 B SRAM for audio recordings or other
temporary data storage
Microphone: Built-in electret mic
8 second SRAM Memory Records audio until screen is changed
CPU/Graphics Capability 27MHz CPU clock, with fading blending,
multi-layer, sprite animation
Controls: Play, record, menu, pause, power, volume,
screen brightness, directional control pad,
adjustable leg for multiple viewing angles
Audio Playback/Recording 8kHz/8bit mono recording, 44.1kHz/16bit
mono/stereo playback, 24 channel processor
Output Jacks One 3.5mm headphone jack
Input Jacks One external 3.5mm microphone jack
Power requirements DC input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz switching,
5V/2A output (used for charging & unit can
run without batteries on power adapter),
includes 3 AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Usage/recharge time 3-4 hours
Dimensions 7.5” x 5.5” x 2”
Weight 11 oz. w/o batteries, shipping weight 2 lbs.
Safety Ratings CE/FCC
Warranty One year from date of purchase
Recommended Headset Califone Headset 3064AV
Supporting Digital Cartridges
4-8MB non-volatile flash memory (depending
on the program size)
Picture Words High-frequency Dolch list words from A-Z
Phonics Reviews initial and final consonants, vowels
and digraphs
Readiness Basics such as colors, shapes, numbers, and
the alphabet
Everyday Words #1 High-frequency common words
Survival Signs Safety words such as stop, caution, danger
Basic Vocabulary #1 Words such as for family members
Play Ball Presents interactive narrative reading,
phonemic awareness and comprehension
activities, which are two key areas essential
to reading development.
AV Tutor Fundamentals Center
Combines the AV Tutor with six digital
cartridge programs (all exceptPlay Ball)
Specific tions
Distributed by:
“Project Intercept"
Please contact us immediately if you experience any difficulties with
your AV Tutor. Our “Project Intercept" customer service program will
quickly repair or replace items under warranty. Simply contact us via
phone or email [email protected].
Visit our website at www.califone.com to learn more about the
complete line of Califone®audio products including: Wireless
public address systems, headphones & headsets, wireless micro-
phone systems, group listening centers, MP3 and multimedia players
and computer peripheral products.
We are proud of helping teachers enhance student understanding
and achievements since 1947, with your satisfaction as our
first priority.
AV TutorTM
Model 2050
2050, January 2008
Califone®International Inc. 800-722-0500
www.califone.com
Phonics Everyd y Words #1
Picture Words
B sic Voc bul ry #1 Surviv l Words
Re diness
Pl y B ll features more inter-
active functions than any of the
other digital Supplemental programs.
The “Phonemic Awareness” and
“Comprehension” segments include
testing sections for students
Av il ble C rtridge Progr ms