Califone AV Tutor 2050 User manual

Owner’s Manual califone.com
AV Tutor™
2050
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AV Tutor™
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Thank you for your investment in the Califone AV Tutor™ & its supporting supplemental reading programs. It has been
designed for beginning readers and those who are below grade in ELD/ESL applications.
This program does more to enhance classroom curriculum, speech-language therapies, & ELD/ESL applications than ever
before! With a form function that’s already familiar to many kids, the AV Tutor will be a popular learning destination within
your classroom. This digital upgrade oers a more convenient way for students to learn today, but is based on our teacher-
tested popular card programs which help students connect what they see with what they hear… played back with the
sound clarity and consistency only digital recordings can provide.
I invite you to visit our website and register your AV Tutor for its one year warranty coverage. While you are there please visit
other sections to learn more about our complete line of portable and installed wired and wireless PA systems, multimedia
players and recorders, wired and wireless headphones and headsets, computer peripherals and other Califone products.
Sincerely,
Roscoe Anthony
President, Califone® International, Inc.
Warranty Registration
The warranty for the AV Tutor™ specically covers use
in schools, churches and early childhood daycare
centers, unlike consumer electronic products. This
is critical to help avoid lost class time due to “down”
equipment and helps stretch budgets.
It is built to the same standards as the rest of our
products which teachers and other presenters rely on
day in and day out. Califone warrants this product to
be free from defective material and workmanship for one
year from the purchase date. Our “Project Intercept”
Customer Satisfaction program will replace defective
parts and repair malfunctioning products under this
warranty when the defect occurs under normal use,
provided the unit is returned to our factory via pre-
paid transportation only after the factory issues an
RA (Return Authorization) number which must be
clearly written on the outside of the box.
Unpacking your AV Tutor™
Check unit carefully for damage that may have occurred
during transit. Each AV Tutor™ is carefully inspected
at the factory and packed in a special carton for safe
transport.
Features
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All Damage Claims Must Be Made WithThe Freight Carrier
Notify the freight carrier immediately if you observe any
damage the shipping carton or product. Repack the unit in
the carton and await inspection by the carrier’s claim agent.
Notify your dealer of the pending freight claim.
Returning your unit for service or repairs
Should your unit require service, contact your dealer or
Califone directly (Customer Service Department) at
[phone] to rst obtain a Return Authorization
(RA) number.
Damage Requiring Service
The AV Tutor™ should be serviced by qualied
service personnel when:
• The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged
• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into unit
• Has been exposed to rain
• It does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance
• Has been dropped or the enclosure damaged
All shipments to Califone must include the RA
number clearly marked on the exterior of the shipping
carton and must shipped prepaid. C.O.D.
shipments will be refused and returned at your cost.
Servicing
The user should not attempt to service the AV Tutor™
beyond that described in these operating instructions. For
all other servicing, refer to qualied service personnel.
Contents
a) 2050 AV Tutor
b) This Instruction Manual
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AV Tutor™
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Features
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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
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
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Operation of the AV Tutor:
• Insert a Califone cartridge into the AV Tutor BEFORE turning the unit on. The cartridge
should slide into the AV Tutor and then“click”into place.
• When the power is turned o and then on again rapidly, the screen may not load
properly and could show a strange pattern on the screen. To x this, turn o the 2050
power waiting for 3 to 5 seconds, and then turn it on again.
• If after turning the AV Tutor power on a strange pattern is displayed on the screen, the
cartridge may not be seated properly in the unit. Verify that the cartridge is fully pushed
down into the device and into the connector. The top of the cartridge should be level
with the top most edges of the AV Tutor. If upon turning the unit on again there is still
a strange pattern on the screen, try to wiggle the cartridge to improve it’s seating
in the unit.
• LED indicator:
1. When powered o and charging the batteries using the included power
adapter, the LED will light red. When charging of the batteries is complete,
the LED will turn o.
2. When powered on and charging the batteries using the included power
adapter, the LED will light red. When charging of the batteries is complete,
the LED will turn green.
• Warning: Only replace batteries with rechargeable NiMH batteries.”
Note about the Temporary Memory
The memory will hold approximately 8 seconds of audio for students to record their
responses and compare it to the modeled example. Anything recorded is automatically
erased when the screen is changed or the unit is powered o.
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Picture Words
(MCFPW1-D)
Everyday Words #1
(MCFEW1-D)
Readiness
(MCFR1-D)
Basic Vocabulary #1
(MCFBV1-D)
Operation for the AVTutor changes
slightly to suit the individual features
of several of the Supplemental
cartridge Reading Programs.
Operation for use with
Picture Words (MCFPW1-D)
Readiness (MCFR1-D)
Everyday Words #1 (MCFEW1-D)
Basic Vocabulary #1 (MCFBV1-D)
• After the title screen appears, a menu will be displayed.
Select the desired subset of words by navigating the menu
with the up/down directional pad and making a selection
with the“Play”button.
• Display of the words / symbols will begin. To hear the word
being spoken, press the“Play”button.
• To record the teacher or student speaking the word or
phrase, press the“Record”button. The recording icon will
light up on the screen.When done recording, press the
“Record”button again or wait for the recording to
automatically stop after several seconds.
• To listen back to your recording, press the “Playback” button.
• To skip to the next word, press “Right” on the directional pad.
• To skip to the previous word, press “Left” on the directional pad.
• To return to the main menu, press the “Menu” button.
• Once you have completed the set of words, you will
automatically return to the main menu.
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Play Ball
(MCFPB-D)
Operation for Play Ball (MCFPB-D), interactive cartridge
program which presents interactive narrative reading,
phonemic awareness and comprehension activities. It’s
the closest thing to a video-game that’s available in a card
program, and it’s sure to engage young learners in a
whole new way!
• Press play once the title screen appears. This will bring you
to the menu screen. In the menu screen us Up and Down on
the directional pad to go between menu selections. Once
the desired option is selected, press the Play button to begin.
• In the Narrated reading section, an animation will be displayed. Once the animation is
completed, use the left and right directional pad to select the desired option at the
bottom of the screen. Press the Play button to activate the selection.
• To proceed to the next animation, choose the right arrow.
• To return to the previous animation, choose the left arrow.
• Select “Replay” to replay the current animation.
• Select “Read” to use the read-along option.
• In the “Phonemic Awareness” section, select the desired Quiz by using Up/Down on
the directional pad and pressing Play.
• Once in the Quiz, listen to the instructions. Then use the Directional pad to select the
appropriate item. Press Play to make the selection.
• Continue selecting appropriate words/symbols until all the proper selections have been made.
• Once nished, select “OK!” and press Play.
• In the “Comprehension Quiz”, select the appropriate answer by using the directional pad
and then pressing the Play button.
• At the end of the Quiz, a score will be shown indicating how many correct answers were made.
• At any time to record yourself speaking, press the “Record” button. The recording icon will
light up on the screen.When done recording, press the“Record”button again or wait for
the recording to automatically stop after several seconds.
• To listen back to your recording, press the “Playback” button.
• At any time you may return to the main menu by pressing the “Menu” button.
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Operation for Phonics (MCFP1-D)
Supplemental Reading Program.
• After the title screen appears, a menu will be displayed.
Select the desired subset of words by navigating the menu
with the up/down directional pad and making a
selection with the“Play”button.
• Display of the words / symbols will begin. There will be two
words displayed on each screen. Use the left and right
directional pad to switch between each word. Once selected,
press the“Play”button to hear each word being spoken.
• To record the teacher or student speaking the word or phrase, press the “Record”
button. The recording icon will light up on the screen. When done recording, press
the“Record”button again or wait for the recording to automatically stop after
several seconds.
• To listen back to your recording, press the “Playback” button.
• To skip to the next screen, press “Down” on the directional pad.
• To skip to the previous screen, press “Up” on the directional pad.
• To return to the main menu, press the “Menu” button.
Phonics
(MCFP1-D)
3064AV
Listening with a Headset
The 2050 contains an 8 second SRAM memory which records responses to
only the screen shown at present. This ensures students receive immediate
feedback to compare their responses. As soon as the button is pushed to
move onto the next screen, the memory is automatically erased.
For recording student responses to cards which were played,
Califone recommends using the 3064 headset.
Visit califone.com to learn more about the complete
line of ambient noise-reducing headphones and headsets.
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Recording Responses
The 2050 contains an 8 second SRAM memory which records responses to only the
present screen shown.This ensures students and teachers receive immediate feedback to
compare responses to the current screen. As soon as the button is pushed to move onto
the next screen, the memory is automatically erased.
Listening with a Headphone
The 2050 features a single 3.5mm headphone jack so
multiple students can listen to their own units at the
same time in class without disturbing others around
them. Califone recommends using the following
headphones for with ambient noise-reducing
earcups for hearing safety.
2810-BE 2810-PA 2810-TI
For younger students.
3068-AM
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Other digital Supplemental Reading programs available from Califone:
Picture Words MCFPW1-D: features high-frequency Dolch list words from A-Z.
Readiness MCFR1-D: includes essential basics such as colors, shapes, numbers, and the alphabet.
Everyday Words #1 MCFEW1-D: contains high-frequency common words such as hat, truck, road & yard.
Survival Signs MCFSS-D: spotlights safety words such as stop, caution, one-way and danger.
Basic Vocabulary #1 MCFBV1-D: introduces basic words such as for family members.
Phonics MCFP1-D: reviews initial and nal consonants, vowels and digraphs.
Play Ball MCFPB-D: Interactive narrative reading, phonemic awareness & comprehension activities.
Also available is the AV Tutor Fundamentals Center (#2056),
which combines the AV Tutor with six digital cartridge programs
(all except Play Ball).
The digital programs mentioned
above are also available in the
traditional“card” format for use
with the CardMaster™ 2010 and
2020 and READER.
Other programs include:
Basic Vocabulary #2 MCFBV1: introduces basic words such as for family members
Sight Words MCFSW1: common words such as do, can, again, and
Community Helpers, Places & Vehicles MCFCHPV
Telling Time Words MCFTT:
Food Words MCFFW:
Money Words MCFM: basic money-related words such as nickel, dime, and quarter
Everyday Words #2 MCFEW2: contains more high-frequency common words
Compound Words MCFCW1: familiar high frequency compound A-Z words
Picture Words MCFPW1: High frequency dolch list words
Rhyming Words MCFRW1: familiar high-frequency rhyming words
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Specications
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Power Output: 0.3 Watt with 1”speaker
Display: 3.5”TFT display, 320x240 resolution with 16.7 million
colors
Volatile Memory: 128KB 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
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ATTENTION: ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD BE READ BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. ALL
OPERATING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE
FOLLOWED WHEN OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. HEED AND
ADHERE TO ALL WARNINGS ON THE APPLIANCE AND IN THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WATER & MOISTURE - DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE NEAR
WATER; IE. BATHTUB, WASHBOWL, KITCHEN SINK, LAUN-
DRY TUB, WET BASEMENT OR SWIMMING POOL.
VENTILATION - DO NOT SITUATE THE APPLIANCE SO THAT
ITS LOCATION OR POSITION INTERFERES WITH ITS PROPER
VENTILATION. FOR EXAMPLE, THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT
BE SITUATED ON A BED, SOFA, RUG OR SIMILAR SURFACE
THAT MAY BLOCK THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN A BUILT-IN
INSTALLATION, SUCH AS A BOOKCASE OR CABINET, THAT
MAY IMPEDE THE FLOW OF AIR THROUGH THE VENTILATION
OPENINGS.
HEAT - SITUATE THE APPLIANCE AWAY FROM HEAT
SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES
OR OTHER
APPLIANCES (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
POWER SOURCES - CONNECT THE APPLIANCE ONLY
TO A POWER SUPPLY TYPE DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING
INSTR-UCTIONS OR MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
BE TAKEN SO THAT THE GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
MEANS OF THE APPLIANCE ARE NOT DEFEATED.
POWER CORD PROTECTION - POWER SUPPLY CORDS
SHOULD BE ROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE NOT LIKELY TO
BE WALKED ON OR PINCHED BY ITEMS PLACED UPON OR
AGAINST THEM, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO CORDS
AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT
WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPLIANCE.
CLEANING - THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CLEANED ONLY
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
NON USE PERIODS - UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE POWER
CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A
LONG PERIOD OF TIME.
OBJECT & LIQUID ENTRY - CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
SO THAT OBJECTS DO NOT FALL AND LIQUIDS ARE NOT
SPILLED INTO THE ENCLOSURE THROUGH OPENINGS.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - THE APPLIANCE
SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WHEN: (A) THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR THE PLUG HAS
BEEN DAMAGED (B) OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN OR LIQUID
HAS BEEN SPILLED INTO THE APPLIANCE (C) THE APPLIANCE
HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN (D) THE APPLIANCE DOES
NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY OR
EXHIBITS A MARKED CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE (E)
THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DROPPED OR THE
ENCLOSURE DAMAGED.
SERVICING - THE USER SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO
SERVICE THE APPLIANCE BEYOND THAT DESCRIBED IN
THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ALL OTHER SERVICING
REFER TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN
This product is not designed
to function normally in strong
electromagnetic fields. Conse-
quently, the audio quality may
degrade while the product is exposed to strong
electromagnetic fields. Normal audio quality
operation will be recovered when the strong
electromagnetic field is no longer present.
Ce produit n’est pas conçu pour
un fonctionnement dans de forts
champs électromagnétiques. Par
conséquent, la qualité sonore peut
diminuer si ce produit est exposé
à un fort champ életromagnétique. La qualité so-
nore redeviendra normale après affaib-lissement
du champ électromagnétique.
The lightening ash with arrowhead
within a triangle is intended to tell
the user that parts inside the product
are a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the user
that important operating and servicing
instructions are in the papers with
the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, SO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
!
!
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Califone® International Inc.
1145 Arroyo Avenue, # A
San Fernando, CA 91340 USA
Toll Free 800.722.0500 | Toll Free Fax [phone]
International Customers call 818.407.2400 or Fax
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Califone is proud to collaborate with the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to promote the safe
use of personal audio products in the classroom. ASHA and
Califone® recommend three guidelines to help students use
audio technology responsibly:
• Lower the volume
• Upgrade to ambient noise-reducing headphones
• Limit listening time
For more information, visit www.listentoyourbuds.org
Note about
Safe Listening Practices
February 2008
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