Digicom 2000 User manual

2
Foundations
of DigiCom 2000
Chapter Two
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8HELPFUL HINT:
This Chapter is necessary reading for all individuals
wishing to become experienced in programming
the DigiCom using simple or advanced
programming methods.
If you haven’t already, be sure you read Chapter
One, Equipment and its Care, which explains in
detail how to care for the equipment. In it you will
learn about the battery, the touch panel,
overlays, the connecting ports and jacks, and
DigiCom specifications.
Foundations
of DigiCom 2000
To learn how to use your DigiCom, it is important
to read the chapters in order. This chapter will
help you to get the DigiCom up and going.
When you read the next chapters you will learn
about the basic features followed by
information about the many advanced features
of the DigiCom.
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In this Chapter
In this chapter, you will learn information to help
you make decisions to setup your DigiCom to
program messages. You will also learn some
information important to ‘speak’ messages. These
foundations are for the successful use of your
DigiCom.
You will learn:
❑How to “set up” the DigiCom hardware and
its accessories including plugging it in, using a
microphone, inserting an overlay, turning
DigiCom on/off and using sleep time.
❑How to use Keyboard Overlays, function keys
and message keys
❑How to understand and use “Program” and
“Play” Modes
❑How to understand and use “Group” and
“Level” features
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Setting up the Equipment
What You Need
Before you start, check that the following items
are in front of you;
❑the DigiCom
❑the power adapter
❑Programmer Overlays including a 4x8
Programmer’s Overlay
❑External microphone (optional)
Plugging in the DigiCom
If this is the first time using your new DigiCom, or if
you suspect the batteries might be running low,
plug in the battery charger / power adapter. This
way your DigiCom will have adequate power
while you are learning to use it.
For additional information on charging the
DigiCom, see Charging the Battery in
Chapter One.
DigiCom
Charger
Overlays
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1
2
3
4
ABCDEFGH
1
2
3
4
4X8
A1
A2
A3
A4
B1
B2
B3
B4
C1
C2
C3
C4
D1
D2
D3
D4
E1
E2
E3
E4
F1
F2
F3
F4
G1
G2
G3
G4
H1
H2
H3
H4
SPEECH
CONTROLS
EDIT
SEQUENCES
COMMAND
CANCEL
ERASE
LEVEL
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
ERASE
KEY
RS-232DISK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
SCAN
CONTROLS
LOCK
LEVELS
KEY
CONTROLS
LOCK
GROUPS SET UP
OK
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
LINK STOP GROUP
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
Using a Microphone:
Internal or External
You can use one of two microphones to record
messages. Your DigiCom has an internal micro-
phone. It is located under a small hole on the
upper right of the front panel and is labeled `Mic’.
If you have purchased an external microphone,
you may find it easier to use since you can hold it
closer to your mouth. To use the external
microphone, be certain it has batteries.
Plug it into the port labeled `EXT Mic’ on the
right side panel. Contact your DigiCom
representative for information on compatible
external microphones.
Inserting an Overlay
If you are not already familiar with DigiCom
overlays or the touch panel, read those sections
of Chapter One before moving on. To use the
DigiCom you need to have an overlay on the
touch panel.
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Inserting an Overlay (cont.)
Following the instructions, insert a 4x8
Programmer’s Overlay with blank squares
(message keys) on it. This overlay has 12 function
keys labeled across the top row and four more
rows of 8 keys each which are blank.
By putting this overlay in, you can set up the
DigiCom and begin recording so you can
practice basic operations.
Placing An Overlay on the DigiCom
❑Locate the appropriate Programmer’s Overlay
(in practice example, 4x8)
❑Lift the protective sheet of plastic by placing
your fingers near the top of the keyboard and
lifting up to release the magnetic hold.
❑Remove any overlay that might be there,
place a new overlay over the touch panel.
Be sure and center the overlay so it is seated
on the touch panel.
❑Lower the protective sheet and secure it.
The magnetic strips will hold the protective
plastic cover and overlay in place.
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Understanding the
“Function Keys” Used for
Programming
Before turning the unit on, look for a moment at
the top row of keys on the overlay. They look like
this:
The top row of keys constitutes the programming
“function keys”. Learn to recognize the following
qualities of these function row keys.
❑There are 10 function keys in the row. The first
eight keys in this row each have 2 or 3 different
functions assigned to them.
❑The Function Row keys are color coded gold,
rose and white.
❑By pressing these keys in various combinations,
you tell the DigiCom what you want it to do.
You will always press function keys in specific
sequences to perform the functions described
on each key.
1
2
3
4
ABCDEFGH
1
2
3
4
4X8
A1
A2
A3
A4
B1
B2
B3
B4
C1
C2
C3
C4
D1
D2
D3
D4
E1
E2
E3
E4
F1
F2
F3
F4
G1
G2
G3
G4
H1
H2
H3
H4
SPEECH
CONTROLS
EDIT
SEQUENCES
COMMAND
CANCEL
ERASE
LEVEL
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
ERASE
KEY
RS-232DISK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
SCAN
CONTROLS
LOCK
LEVELS
KEY
CONTROLS
LOCK
GROUPS SET UP
OK
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
LINK STOP GROUP
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
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Setup Functions
❑If you want a function in the gold area of the
function row (upper area), you must first press
the gold [OK/SET UP] key. Now the function row
is actively the gold functions or [SET UP]
Functions. These include: Program/Play, Lock
Levels, Area/Sequence, Keyboard Layout,
Immediate/Link, Scan Controls, Key Controls
and Lock Groups.
Generally, the steps to use a SET UP
function are:
1. Press the key labeled [Set Up] (it doubles as
the [OK] key).
2. The display will show the following message:
Press a SET UP
Function Key
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
LEVEL
LOCK
LEVELS
ERASE
LEVEL
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
AREA/
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCES
DEFINE
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
RECORD
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
LINK
DISK
3. Press the Set Up key of your choice
(gold labels)
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SET UP
OK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SCAN
CONTROLS
RS-232
RS-232
BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
STOP
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEY
CONTROLS
ERASE
KEY
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
GROUP
LOCK
GROUPS
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Command Functions
❑If you want a function in the rose shaded
area of the function row, (lower area) you
must first press the rose shaded
COMMAND key. Now the lower part of the
function row is active. There are several
functions which are directed by COMMAND:
Speech Controls, Erase Level, Edit Sequences,
Transfer Area Msg, Disk, RS-232, and Erase Key.
Generally the steps to use a COMMAND
function are:
1. Press the rose shaded key labeled
[COMMAND] (it doubles as the [Cancel] key).
2. The display will show the following message:
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
RECORD
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
STOP
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEY
CONTROLS
ERASE
KEY
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SCAN
CONTROLS
RS-232
RS-232
BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
COMMAND
CANCEL
Press a COMMAND
Function Key
3. Then press the command key of your choice.
(rose labels)
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
LEVEL
LOCK
LEVELS
ERASE
LEVEL
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
AREA/
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCES
DEFINE
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
LINK
DISK
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Single Functions
The steps to use the plain (white)
functions are:
❑Press the key without pressing anything else first.
It is a single step function.
If you do not touch the SET UP or COMMAND
keys first, the key does what is labeled in the
white area. These keys provide control of various
functions useful during both programming and
communication. These keys will perform the
functions: Speak, Level, Define, Record, Link,
Backspace/Delete Seq, Stop, and Group.
8HELPFUL HINT:
If you press the [SET UP] key or [COMMAND] key,
but don’t need to perform a command or set up
function – don’t panic! The key can be canceled
simply by pressing the same key again.
A Brief Word About Message Keys
The remaining rows on the overlays contain
message keys. These are pressed to record and
play messages. On the blank areas on these
keys you will write words or place pictures (icons,
symbols) to represent recorded messages.
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
RECORD
TRANSFER
AREA MSG
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SCAN
CONTROLS
RS-232
RS-232
BACKSPACE/
DELETE SEQ
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
LEVEL
LOCK
LEVELS
ERASE
LEVEL
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
AREA/
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCES
DEFINE
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
LINK
DISK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
STOP
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
KEY
CONTROLS
ERASE
KEY
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
GROUP
LOCK
GROUPS
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Using LCD Messages to
Scroll Through Options
After you turn the DigiCom on and begin
programming, many of the SET UP and
COMMAND functions will require you to choose
from a list of options. Some of the white function
keys will provide options when you are in Program
mode also. You will make selections using the [<],
[>], [OK], and [Cancel] keys. Look at an overlay
now to locate these keys.
The [<] and [>] arrow keys allow you to scroll
through options so you can step forward and
backward through the options. You will be able
to change the display and when the display
shows the desired option, select that choice by
pressing the [OK] key. If you decide to leave
things as they were, press the [Cancel] key.
As you follow the steps in upcoming sections
you will be scrolling through options and
using all you’ve learned to select options. By
understanding these basics, you will be able to go
on to program and customize quickly!
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Turning the DigiCom On
To turn the DigiCom “on” when it is “off”,
press the Reset button on the right side panel.
Remember, the button is recessed to prevent
it from being pushed accidentally. You will
need to push the button with a pen or some
other narrow object. When the DigiCom
turns on the LCD display will quickly show:
and
Starting
DigiCom...
and
DigiCom
Version X.XX
G OUP A:P OG AM
LEVEL1 Areas
where XX.XX is the software version such as
`Version 1.00’.
It will then be ready to use. If it was previously
programmed, all message and setting files will be
intact. Most electronic devices have two states,
`on’ and `off’. The DigiCom has three states: on,
off, and sleep. [Note: `Sleep’ is a resting state in
which the DigiCom appears to be `off’ but is
actually in a low power state with all functions
ready and waiting. When your DigiCom first
arrived, it was off.]
If the DigiCom is in sleep state, you can `wake’ it
up by simply pressing any key. When the DigiCom
`wakes’ up, it is ready to be used immediately.
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<HAVING TROUBLE?
If the DigiCom will not turn on, don’t panic. The
most likely problem is that the battery has drained.
Plug in the charger and then push the Reset but-
ton. If the DigiCom still doesn’t turn on, refer to
Chapter Eight, Trouble Shooting.
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SET UP
OK
Turning the DigiCom Off
The DigiCom will go into `sleep’ state
automatically when not in use. This will conserve
battery power yet allow DigiCom to be ready for
use. However, there are times when the DigiCom
should be completely switched off, such as for
distance transporting.
To turn off the DigiCom, it must first be in
PROGRAM mode.
Follow these steps to put the DigiCom into
PROGRAM mode. (You will learn more about
PROGRAM mode later.)
1. Press the gold function key labeled [SET UP].
2. Press [PROGRAM/PLAY].
3. Press the [>] key to change the SYSTEM MODE
to “PROGRAM”. (Note: If it is already in
program mode, you can skip these steps.)
4. Press [OK] to confirm your selection.
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
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Follow these steps to turn off the DigiCom:
1. Put DigiCom into PROGRAM mode.
2. Press the rose shaded key labeled
[COMMAND].
3. Press the [Volume Down] key (it doubles as the
[<] key).
4. The display will prompt the following:
Power Down?
OK Cancel
5. Press the gold key labeled [OK] (it doubles as
the [SET UP] key).
The DigiCom will then power down, turning the
unit off. To turn it back on, press the Reset button
on the right side panel.
Adjusting the“Sleep Time”
The time that the DigiCom waits after the last key
press before `going to sleep’ can be adjusted.
The delay ranges from a half of a minute to 4
minutes.
To change the delay, put the DigiCom into
“Program” Mode and then follow these steps:
1. Press the [SET UP] key.
2. Press the [>] key. It doubles as the
[Volume Up] key.
Sleep Time: 4.0m
< > OK Cancel
where there is a number between 0.5 minute and
4 minutes.
4. Press [<] to shorten the time or [>] to lengthen
the time.
5. When the display indicates the delay you
want, press [OK].
6. Press [Cancel] at any time to quit and leave
the settings as they were.
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
COMMAND
CANCEL
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SET UP
OK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
VOLUME
UP
>
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2–14
2
Using the Correct System
Mode: Program or Play
The DigiCom has two system modes of operation:
Program and Play. It is important to know when to
use each mode. When a user is `speaking’ with
the DigiCom, it should be in Play mode. When
you are programming, it must be in Program
mode. If you have been following along, you
have already experienced a bit of programming
using Program mode.
System Mode: Program
To begin any programming into the DigiCom
you must put it into Program mode. You
cannot record, adjust the sleep time, or perform
other functions unless you are in Program Mode.
Program Mode will be used primarily by
programmers and people helping the DigiCom
augmentative communicator.
To enter Program mode, follow these steps:
1. Press [SET UP].
2. Press [Program/Play]. (It is the first gold colored
function key on left.)
3. If the display shows:
Mode: PLAY
< > OK Cancel
4. Press [<] or [>] and the display will show:
5. Press [OK].
When the DigiCom is in Program mode, you will
have access to all its functions. You will learn
about these functions throughout the next few
chapters.
Mode: P OG AM
< > OK Cancel
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SET UP
OK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
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2
System Mode: Play
Play mode is intended for use by the person who
is `speaking’ with the DigiCom. In most instances,
this person should not have access to Program
Mode.
In Play mode, all of the message keys are active.
However, only the following user function keys are
available: Speak, Level, Link, Backspace, Stop,
Group, Volume Down, and Volume Up. This is to
prevent the user from accidentally changing the
DigiCom settings or erasing the message files that
have been recorded.
To enter Play mode, follow these steps:
1. Press [SET UP].
2. Press [Program/Play].
3. If the display shows:
2–15
<HAVING TROUBLE?
If the DigiCom responds differently than you
would expect when you try to use the SET UP and
function keys, repeat your steps and read
carefully the messages shown in the LCD. If you
do not see what is described in this handbook,
refer to the troubleshooting chapter or call
technical support for assistance.
Mode: P OG AM
< > OK Cancel
4. Press [<] or [>] and the display will then show:
Mode: PLAY
< > OK Cancel
5. Press [OK].
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SET UP
OK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
PROGRAM/
PLAY
SPEECH
CONTROLS
SPEAK
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2
8HELPFUL HINT:
This section of the Handbook helps you to
understand groups and levels. However, if you are
a beginner, just remain in one Group. (Group A is
recommended if this is a new device.) From one
group, you can practice setting up levels,
keyboard layouts, and recording messages. Later,
if you want to use other groups, you can.
9IMPORTANT:
To prevent accidents, you should always put the
DigiCom back in Play mode after programming it.
In Program Mode, with just a few random key
presses, it is possible to erase an entire level or
alter your customized settings. You will usually
want the DigiCom to be in Play mode before you
hand the DigiCom to a person to `speak’ with it.
Understanding“Groups”
and“Levels”
The DigiCom is designed with six user groups.
This is very powerful because it provides you with
more programming options to meet the needs of
the digitized speech communicator. These groups
are categorized or “labeled” by the letters:
A,B,C,D,E,F. Each group gives you access to a
maximum of eight (8) levels at a time. The levels
are listed sequentially: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. On
each level you can choose the keyboard
layout you want and make other choices to
create communication overlays for a DigiCom
communicator.
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2–17
2
Understanding “Groups”
and“Levels” (cont.)
Because DigiCom has 6 user groups (A-F) and 8
levels per group (1-8) the DigiCom offers a total of
forty eight (48) levels. By using groups and
levels, you can program your DigiCom in various
ways to successfully meet the communication
needs of one or more people. Below we have
provided a few examples describing single and
multiple DigiCom communicator situations.
Single User: you could program only one group
(Group A) with anywhere from 1 to 8 levels in that
group. Each level could have the overlay of your
choice with large or small keys on the overlays.
The other groups could be ignored while all
messages are available in the one group.
For another person, you may need more
vocabulary options. You could program up to 8
levels in Group A to be messages about one
topic; up to 8 levels in Group B to be messages
about another topic; up to 8 levels in Group C to
be messages about still another topic, etc. all the
way through the 6 groups. This person would be
using more groups and more messages.
Multiple Users on One DigiCom: If your DigiCom is
to be used for more than one person you can
program groups for up to six different people.
Each person would have access to eight levels.
Another way you could do this, is to program
each user group a bit differently to meet selection
method needs. (You can learn more about
these ideas from this manual and augmentative
communication literature.)
Now that you know a bit about “levels” and
“groups”, it is time to learn how to select these.
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2–18
2
Selecting “Groups”
and“Levels”
Selecting a Group and Switching
Between Groups
To select a group and switch between
Groups:
Press the [Group] key. (white key next to Volume
Down key)
The first time you press it, you will see the current
group displayed in the LCD. Each time you press
[Group] after that, the DigiCom will advance to
the next group. By pressing the [Group] key you
will move through each group from A through F.
You can record on as few or as many groups as
you wish.
If you wish to remain in only one Group or have
access to only a few Groups, you have options to
“Lock in Groups” or “Lock out Groups”. These
features only become active in Play mode.
If you are a beginner with this device, pay
particular attention to the “Lock in Groups”
feature as you get started.
Lock Groups: Lock in Groups
All six groups are always available to you in
Program mode. All six groups can be available to
the user in Play mode. The DigiCom is shipped to
you with all 6 groups available. If you wish a user
to stay in any one group, you will use the “Lock in
Groups” feature. This will lock that group so you
stay in that group. Generally, you will make this
decision once and keep this programmed for a
lengthy period of time before making changes.
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
GROUP
LOCK
GROUPS
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Lock Groups: Lock in Groups (cont.)
To Lock a User into a Group:
1. Make sure the DigiCom is in Program mode.
2. Press [SET UP] and then [Lock Groups].
3. The display will show:
2–19
2
Lock in Groups
< > OK Cancel
4. Press [OK] to go to the next item. The display
will show:
Lock in:
< > OK Cancel
you have 7 options:
NONE or Groups A, B, C, D, E, F
if you do not want to lock into a group, always
select NONE. (DigiCom is shipped with NONE as
the default setting for Lock Group.)
5. Press the [<] or [>] key to select a group to stay
on and then press [OK]. Once you have made
your decision,
6. Press [OK]. The display will return to:
G OUP _: P OG AM
LEVEL 1: Areas
* where – shows the Group you selected
7. After locking into a group and changing to Play
mode, [Group] key is disabled so the user is
forced to stay in that Group. While in Program
mode, you will continue to have access to all
groups. (This is an important distinction to
remember!)
8. To Lock in: NONE, return to Program mode and
press [Setup] and [Lock Groups] again. Repeat
the above sequence and select `NONE’ or
another group.
9. The user again has access to all six groups in
Play mode.
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
SET UP
OK
PROGRAM/
PLAY
AREA/
SEQUENCE
PLAYING
TIME
IMMEDIATE/
LINK
KEYBOARD
LAYOUT
LOCK HOLDTIME SCAN
AUTOSPEAK
SEQUENCE
EDIT
SEQUENCE
SET UP
OK
COMMAND
CANCEL
SPEAK LEVEL DEFINE RECORD LINK BACKSPACE STOP REMOVE
ERASE DISK TRANSFER
VOLUME
DOWN
<
VOLUME
UP
>
GROUP
LOCK
GROUPS
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