Enabling Devices 7083 User manual

Changing Message Fields
Changing Message FieldsChanging Message Fields
Changing Message Fields:
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Pressing message cells 2 & 8 simultaneously will reduce the message cell
by one, each time you press the two cells together another cell with be
removed (minimum setting is two Cells . Please Note:
Please Note:Please Note:
Please Note: The default setting
is all 8 cells if you make any changes during use; they are not saved when
the communicator is turned OFF. The unit will reset to the default setting
when turned back ON.
Icon Inserts
Icon InsertsIcon Inserts
Icon Inserts:
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The communicator uses clear transparency or standard printer paper to
make the icon inserts that you can print from your computer. The icon or
picture holder uses 4" x 5" icons.
Headphone Use
Headphone UseHeadphone Use
Headphone Use:
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Special feature allows you to choose one of three broadcast options:
speaker only, headphones only, or speaker and headphones
simultaneously. When using a set of headphones, set the toggle switch to
Headphones Only (only the user will hear message playback or to
Headphone & Speaker. The Communicator can be used with any standard
set of head phones used with a walkman type player or MP3 player.
To prevent battery drain, always shut the communicator OFF when not in
use. The two built in switches have LED lights which will drain the batteries
if unit is left on. Always remove batteries when the unit will not be used for
extended periods of time. Dead batteries often leak acid and can cause
permanent damage to the communicator.
Precautions
PrecautionsPrecautions
Precautions:
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 Always keep liquids far away from the communicator to prevent
permanent damage to the internal circuitry from spillage.
For Technical Support:
For Technical Support:For Technical Support:
For Technical Support:
Call our Technical Service Department
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST
1-800-832-8697
[e-mail]
4 x 5 Communicator for the Visually
Impaired #7083
US R’S GUID
50 Broadway
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Tel. [phone] / Fax [phone]
Toll Free 800.832.8697
www.enablingdevices.com

Large illuminated targets!
Large illuminated targets!Large illuminated targets!
Large illuminated targets!
Our state-of-the-art communicator for the visually impaired has large,
brightly illuminated targets for activating your message choice. By pressing
any of the icons or pictures it will illuminate your choice and play your pre-
recorded message.
Features:
• 12 levels
• 300 seconds of record time
• Recordable level announcer
• Works in fields of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8
• Two jacks for one or two switch scanning
• Two switches with lights
• On/Off Auditory Cueing
• 4 modes of scanning - Inverse, Automatic, Two Switch, and Step
• Adjustable scanning speed (1-12 seconds
• Adjustable Feet
• Headphone capability
Size: 19½"L x 17"W x 4"H. Requires 4 C and 4 AA Batteries. Weight: 7½
lbs.
Battery Installation
Battery InstallationBattery Installation
Battery Installation:
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Turn the unit over to reveal the battery compartments located on the
bottom of the unit. Next remove the Phillips Head screws from the
compartment covers. Observing (+/- polarity, install 4 AA batteries and 4 C
batteries into the battery cases. Use alkaline batteries only (e.g. Duracell
or Energizer brand . Do not use rechargeable batteries or any other type of
batteries because they supply lower voltage and the unit will not perform
properly. Never mix old and new batteries together or different brands or
types together. Replace covers.
Operation
OperationOperation
Operation:
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Turn the unit ON. After one second, you will hear a sound or a verbal
message from the speaker. This is the Level Announcement Message. The
unit is now on Level one.
Please Note
Please NotePlease Note
Please Note:
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When turning the unit ON
ONON
ON from the OFF
OFFOFF
OFF position, the unit will default;’ to
the following settings: Level 1, Scan Mode 1, Auditory Cueing OFF.
Playing Messages
Playing MessagesPlaying Messages
Playing Messages:
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At this time, you can access each of the eight messages on Level One by
pressing any one of the eight icons, one at a time or in scan mode the two
built in switch plates or your own external switches.
Recording Messages
Recording MessagesRecording Messages
Recording Messages:
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Press and hold the Record button on the backside of the unit. Using your
other hand, press the message cell on which you wish to record and speak
into the microphone. Releasing the message cell or Record button will
cancel recording. Each message has a maximum record time of 6 seconds.
Recording Level Announcement Message
Recording Level Announcement MessageRecording Level Announcement Message
Recording Level Announcement Message:
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Your Level Announcement Message may be changed at any time and can
be renamed "Level One the Food Level" or "Level One Jimmie's Messages",
etc. Simply press the Record button first, then press the Level button and
speak your Level Announcement Message into the microphone. Note: to
hear your new level message you must either cycle through all 12 levels by
repeatedly pressing the Level changer button until it returns to Level One
or turn the unit OFF, wait several seconds and turn the unit back ON. Your
new Level One Announcement Message will now play.
Changing Levels
Changing LevelsChanging Levels
Changing Levels:
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Each time the Level button is pressed, the communicator will advance to
the next level. Pressing the Level button on Level Twelve will return the
communicator to Level One. Simply follow the instructions above to record
each of the eight communicator messages or your Level Announcement
Message for each level. Remember, to play your Level Announcement
Message, you MUST cycle through all remaining levels and return to that
particular level to hear that Level Announcement Message.
Message Scanning
Message ScanningMessage Scanning
Message Scanning:
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The communicator has four different scan modes, two modes for single-
switch scanning and two modes for two-switch scanning. When turning the
unit ON from the OFF position, the communicator will reset automatically to
Scan Mode 1. To change scan modes, press cells One and Seven
simultaneously and hold until a beep is heard and release the cells. The
unit will beep to indicate what mode of scan it is on. (E.G. once for scan
mode 1, twice for scan mode 2 and so on . The following is a description of
each scan mode and its function:

Scan Mode 1:
Scan Mode 1:Scan Mode 1:
Scan Mode 1: Inverse scanning. Plug a capability switch into Jack 1
located on the rear of the communicator (or use built in switch . Press and
hold the capability switch to scan each of the eight icons. Upon release of
the switch, the communicator will play the message of the cell currently
illuminated.
Scan Mode 2:
Scan Mode 2:Scan Mode 2:
Scan Mode 2: Automatic scanning. Plug a capability switch into Jack 1
located on the rear of the communicator (or use built in switch . Press the
capability switch for a moment and release. The unit will automatically
scan each of the eight cells and continue scanning until the next press of
the capability switch. It will then play the message of the icon currently
illuminated.
Scan Mode 3:
Scan Mode 3:Scan Mode 3:
Scan Mode 3: Two switch automatic scanning. Plug a capability switch
into Jack 1 and another capability switch into Jack 2 located on the rear of
the communicator (or use built in switches . Press the capability switch
plugged into Jack 1 for a moment and release. The unit will automatically
scan each of the eight cells continue scanning until the capability switch
that is plugged into Jack 2 is pressed (or built in switch . It will then play
the message of the cell currently illuminated.
Scan Mode 4:
Scan Mode 4:Scan Mode 4:
Scan Mode 4: Step scanning. Plug a capability switch into Jack 1 and
another capability switch into Jack 2 located on the rear of the
communicator (or use built in switches . Each time the capability switch
that is plugged into Jack 1 (or built in switch is pressed, it will advance
your selected message to the next cell one at a time. Pressing the
capability switch that is plugged into Jack 2 (or built in switch will play the
message of the cell currently illuminated.
Scan Speed
Scan SpeedScan Speed
Scan Speed:
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You can control the rate at which the communicator scans the messages
by rotating the SCAN SPEED control located on the bottom panel. Scan
speed can be adjusted from 1 to 25 seconds.
Auditory
AuditoryAuditory
Auditory Cueing
CueingCueing
Cueing:
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During Message Scanning you can enable the communicator to speak the
message being scanned, at a reduced volume level. This gives the user an
auditory “preview” of the current message. Pressing the appropriate
capability switch will play the message at full volume. To turn Auditory
Cueing ON or OFF, press the AUD. ON/OFF button located on the
underside of the unit.
The 4 x 5 Communicator has two adjustable feet on the back of the unit,
they will allow you to adjust the angle of the communicator for better
positioning. Turning the feet all the way clockwise well set them at the
lowest height, turning them counter-clockwise will raise the height. See
Photos 1 & 2.
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