Enabling Devices Hip Talk 12 User manual

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Hip Talk 12 Communicator with Levels- #5013
USER’S GUIDE
385 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
www.enablingdevices.com

Our bestselling Hip Talk 12 has major improvements:
•5 levels with easy level changer
•300 seconds of recording time
•Auditory Queuing
•Total 60 messages, 5 seconds per message
•Incredible sound quality
•12 large circular activation pads (7/8" diameter)
•Magnetic snap-on frame allows easy icon changing
•New waterproof Neoprene carrying bag
•Contoured for the waist
•Adjustable waist strap to fit most
•Sleep mode to save battery life
•Volume control
Size: 8 1/2"L x 3"W x 3 1/2"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries.
OPERATION:
1. Turn the unit over to reveal the battery compartments located on the bottom of the
unit. Next slide off the compartment covers. Observing polarity (+/-), install 4 AA
batteries (Not included). 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. (See Fig. 1)
2. Turn the unit ON by rotating the ON//OFF knob clockwise. Please Note: When the unit
is first turned on the LEVEL will always be the last Level used before the Hip Talk was
turned OFF, removing and or replacing the batteries. To record each level
announcement do the following steps first press the RECORD button and hold, then
press the Level changer cell (lower right hand cell) and speak your message, release
both when done recording. To record the next level announcement first press the
Level changer cell it will play a previous message, now you can record by first
pressing the REC button and hold then press the Level changer cell and speak your
announcement. Record all Level announcements this way. (See Fig. 2)
3. To record your messages, depress and hold the RECORD button, then depress one of
the 11 cells and speak into the microphone. Release both once recording is over.
Playback your message by pressing and releasing the same cell used to record. Each
of the remaining cells can be programmed in the same manner. (The unit will retain
recorded information indefinitely, even if the batteries are removed. Previously stored
information will be erased only when a new recording is performed.)
4. To move to the next level press the bottom right hand cell. This will set the unit to level
two. Record your messages as noted in step 2. Each time the level changer cell is
pressed it will advance to the next level and announce your message. To turn the unit
OFF rotate, the ON/OFF knob counter clockwise, this will turn the unit OFF and when
the button is pressed again it will maintain the last level setting before shutting it OFF.
5. Auditory Queuing: Allows the user to hear a message at a lower volume when a cell
is pressed, if this message is the one they want to relay to someone they will press the
cell a second time for the message to play at the normal volume setting. This feature is
great for a visually impaired user, or someone who is unable to read. To set this
feature, hold down the top left and right cell at the same time. The unit will beep to
indicate the setting. Auditory Queuing will stay ON even if the unit is turned OFF or the
batteries are removed. To turn this feature OFF simply press the Top left and right
cells again until the unit beeps. The Auditory Queuing feature is now turned OFF. (See
Fig. 3)
6. Low Battery Warning: Any time during playback or recording if the unit beeps rapidly
this indicates that the batteries are low. You will need to change the batteries with a
new set of alkaline batteries.
7. Sleep Mode: To help conserve battery power the Hip Talk now has a sleep mode
which will power down the unit after one hour of inactivity. To wake up the unit press
any cell once, this will power the unit back up. After this is done the next time a cell is
hit a message will play.
8. The overlay window frame is attached to the unit by means of magnets on either side
of the cell pad. To attach the overlay window frame, simply snap in place. To remove
the overlay window frame, simply pull gently up at the sides of the overlay window
frame (See Fig. 4).
Making and using your icon sheets:
Never tape paper overlays to the message pad, doing so will cause the unit to malfunction.
Have only one overlay in the unit during use, never store additional overlays under the one
you are working with while the device is in use this can also cause a malfunction. Using 3
dimensional objects as icons or symbols are not recommended with this product.
7. Icon sheets can be made with our Print It! Icon Maker CD item No.4069, (sold
separately), or with Mayer-Johnson’s Board-Maker CD program item No’s. 4008 for
Mac computers or 4009 (for Windows PC). If you do not have the most current version
of the Board-Maker program, you will need to download the template (Hip-Talk 12 File
name) from www.mayerjohnson.com. Please contact Mayer-Johnson directly with any
questions or concerns with Board-Maker program or downloading templates from their
site. Enabling Devices does not provide support for Mayer-Johnson’s products.
Important Notes:
The total recording time for this unit is 300 seconds. This will give you 5 seconds of record
time per message. If your message runs over the allotted 5 second time, your message
will be cut off at the 5 second mark. If your message runs over the allotted time, your
message will be cut off.
If the unit fails to operate, or operates incorrectly, the following steps should be performed:
Disconnect the power by removing one of the batteries for 20 seconds, to reset the
unit. If the unit still does not work correctly after the battery is reconnected, replace all
the batteries with fresh batteries.
Make sure there are no obstacles in the way of the message pads and/or that one of
the message pads is not being held down (as this will disable the other message
pads).
Care of Unit:
The Hip Talk can be wiped clean with any household multi-purpose cleaner and
disinfectant. We recommend Simple Green, which is a non toxic biodegradable all-purpose
cleaner.
Do not submerge the unit, as it will damage the contents and the electrical components.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch the surface of the unit.
Rev 11/11/08