Logan BrailleCoach User manual

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Instruction manual
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Target area Speaker
Sound Tags 26
Activation
Button
Earphone jackMicrophone
Programming
Tags 7
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of ProxTalker.com, LLC.
Copyright (c) 2011 ProxTalker.com, LLC All Rights Reserved.
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Warranty Information
ProxTalker.com, LLC warrants that any hardware provided is free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use. ProxTalker.com, LLC warrants that the product will perform substantially
in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Documentation. However, abusive handling,
contamination by immersion in liquids, exposure to extreme temperatures, battery leakage, or
modification of the housing may make it difficult or impossible for the product to perform. The warranties
described above are made for a period of one (1) year from the date the products are delivered to you as
the first user.
ProxTalker.com, LLC will repair or replace any hardware that proves defective in materials, workmanship,
or must be corrected to achieve warranted performance, without additional charge, on an exchange
basis, as described below. If ProxTalker.com, LLC is unable to replace defective hardware or is unable to
make the product perform to its specifications within a reasonable time, ProxTalker.com, LLC will either
replace the entire package with a similar product or refund the purchase price of the product.
ProxTalker.com, LLC does not warrant that the product will meet your requirements or that its operation
will be uninterrupted or error free. The warranty does not cover component or part of the product that
has been subjected to damage or abuse, or that has been altered or changed in any way by you or
others. ProxTalker.com, LLC is not responsible for problems caused by any user supplied hardware,
batteries, or any upgrades or modifications to these items that are made after the delivery of the product
to you. Any implied warranties, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to the term of this express warranty. Note: Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
ProxTalker.com, LLC shall not, in any case, be liable for special, incidental, consequential, indirect or other
similar damages arising from any breach of these warranties even if ProxTalker.com, LLC or its agent
has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
These substances are lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls,
and polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
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RoHS statement
All environmentally friendly ProxTalker.com,LLC LOGAN® BrailleCoach™ teaching devices bearing the
proprietary RoHS Compliant © Logo are certified to comply with all requirements of the Restriction
of Hazardous Substances - EU Directive 2002/95/EC: restriction on the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical or electronic equipment sold or used in the European Union after July 1, 2006.
These substances are lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and
polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
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Thank you for purchasing the LOGAN® BrailleCoach™ teaching device and Sound Tags. The
device is designed to introduce the user to Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille allowing the user to
practice both independently of their instructor. Headphones can be used where privacy is
desired. Custom Braille or other tactile symbol Sound Tags can be created for instructors to
give “homework” for practicing more challenging assignments.
For additional details regarding the LOGAN® BrailleCoach™ teaching device, available
accessories and other products, please visit our websites.
Important: Please do not discard the packaging. In the unlikely event you need to return the
unit for upgrade or repair the packaging will protect the unit from damage during shipping.
Power
As long as there are batteries in the device it is powered up. The BrailleCoach™ device “goes to sleep”
after a few seconds of not speaking. It draws very little power in sleep mode. You do not need to remove
the batteries unless they are exhausted or you plan to store the device for an extended period of time.
Batteries
The device is delivered with 4 AA-size alkaline batteries installed. When replacing these do not use carbon
batteries as they will wear out very quickly, never mix battey types!
To replace batteries
1. Turn the device over and using a phillips screwdriver remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the exhausted batteries noting which way they were pointing.
3. Insert the new batteries into the battery compartment. Make certain that all the batteries
are inserted pointing in the correct direction.
Replace the cover and screw IMPORTANT: Do NOT over tighten the screw.
Turn it until you feel resistance and then stop.
Playing Sounds, Words, or Phrases
The device can play one Sound Tag at a time.
1. Select the Sound Tag you would like to play.
2. Place the Sound Tag on the target area.
3. When you are ready to play a sound press down on the activation button.
Changing Speaker Volume
The BrailleCoach™ teaching device has four volume levels. You can increase or decrease the volume
any time you like.
To increase the speaker volume, press the INCREASE VOLUME Tag.
To decrease the speaker volume, press the DECREASE VOLUME Tag.
After each press of a VOLUME change tag the BrailleCoach™ device will play a test sound.
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Customizing Sound Tags
Blank Sound Tags are available for purchase. These tags can be used for any word or phrase. There
are no preset sounds associated with these tags.
You may apply custom Braille labels or other tactile symbols to Sound Tags. Sound Tags are very robust
and can withstand lots of abuse.
Making Custom Tags
Step by step instructions on how to record a new sound on a blank tag
( you will need BrailleCoach, blank tag and Programming tags)
1. Locate the RECORD Tag and a blank Sound Tag.
2. Apply a Braille or tactile symbol label to the blank Sound Tag.
3. Place the RECORD tag onto the target area. Press the activation button.
4. Remove the RECORD tag from the target area.
5. Place the Sound Tag to be recorded onto the target area. Press the activation button and hold it.
6. Once the instructions end and the tone is heard begin speaking the word or phrase to be recorded.
7. Release the activation button when you have finished speaking.
8. The Sound Tag will now play the recorded message when placed on the target area and
the activation button is pressed.
Note: By default the BrailleCoach™ teaching device will record a 2-second sound (if you press and release
the activation button in step 7). However, if you press and hold the blank tag you can extend the recording
time up to 8 seconds.
To re-record a sound on a previously programmed tag
Any tag can have its sound replaced – whether it is a pre-programmed Sound Tag or a customized blank
Sound Tag. The steps required to re-record are identical to creating a new tag. Follow steps 1-10 above.
Returning a Sound Tag to its original Sound
1. Locate the ERASE Tag and the Sound Tag you want to reset to its original sound.
2. Place the ERASE Tag onto the target area. Press and release the activation button.
3. Remove the ERASE Tag from the target area.
4. Place the Sound Tag to be erased onto the target area. Press the activation button.
6. The Sound Tag has been erased.
Note: If you erase a pre-recorded Sound Tag it will return to its original sound. If you erase a blank sound
tag that you had customized it will return to having no sound. Be sure to remove your custom label.
Changing the Mode
The BrailleCoach™ teaching device has three “Mode” settings. You can change modes by placing the
MODE tag onto the target area and pressing the activation button.
1. MODE 1: Letters and Dots. This mode will play the letter and the dot positions when a standard Braille
Sound Tag is presented. This is to allow the user to learn the letter and its associated dot pattern.
Having the dot pattern called out helps reinforce the tactile pattern.
2. MODE 2: Letters only. This mode only plays the letter name when the standard Braille Sound Tag is
activated. This allows the user to try to recall the dot pattern without being reminded of it.
3. MODE 3: Letters and Words. This mode introduces the user to Grade 2 Braille by playing the letter
and its single letter contraction. Most Braille letters have a short hand Grade 2 word associated with
them but there are a few exceptions. The word is also printed out in full on the lower portion of the tag
so the user can learn to read the entire word in Braille as well.
Note: MODE 1 is the default setting and all units are shipped in MODE 1.
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CE Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: ProxTalker.com, LLC
Address: 327 Huntingdon Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708-1413
Telephone: [phone]
Product: Logan® BrailleCoach™
Model: LBC1
Serial Number: 1-65,535
The undersigned hereby declares on behalf of ProxTalker.com, LLC that the
above-referenced product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity
with the provisions of:
EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1
EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
The Technical Construction File required by this Directive is maintained at the
corporate headquarters of ProxTalker.com, LLC.
Kevin Miller
Vice President
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Upgrading your BrailleCoach™
In response to user feedback the company may at times introduces new sound tag sets or features for
your BrailleCoach, the website will announce these if and when they happen. Typical examples would be
a new tag set such as punctuation or a new function such as mode changes. If that is the case and you
would like to have the new features or options loaded in to your machine then please contact the factory
or your local distributor for guidance as to what to do and to receive a new SD card.
Changing the SD card
The vocabulary/tag sets are stored on the SD card in your BrailleCoach. The SD (memory) card can be
changed or updated in the event that new Braille tags become available.
If you feel confident to replace the SD card yourself or with a friend follow these simple instructions
1. Open the battery compartment on the base ot the unit.
2. Remove the batteries making note of the orientation of each battery.
3. Locate the memory card inside the compartment. Press it in gently until you hear a click and then
carefully pull out the card noting its orientation (may need fine tweezers).
4. Insert the new memory card until you hear a click.
5. Replace the batteries and battery cover.
6. Secure the battery cover with the screw provided. Do NOT over tighten!
Send the BrailleCoach™ device in for Updating
We recommended this if you are not comfortable updating the BrailleCoach™ device yourself.
1. Locate the original shipping materials and carefully re-package the BrailleCoach™ device
2. Contact the Service Center to purchase an Update Package.
3. The Service Center will give you an Update Number.
4. VERY IMPORTANT: Write the Update Number on two sides of the package in clear, large numbers
using a permanent marker.
5. Ship the device to the service center listed on the website.
The Service Center will perform a functional test of the device, update it with the latest firmware and
sounds, and ship it back to you. If a problem is detected the Service Center will contact you before
performing any updates Please note there may be a fee for this service
Upgrading Firmware
New function changes to the BrailleCoach are optional and would require a firware upgrade. This is a job
for the service department.
Send your BrailleCoach™ device to the factory to be upgraded using the instructions above. Please note
there may be a fee for this service.
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FCC Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
• Modicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufacturercouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperate
the equipment under FCC rules.
“Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum
(or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.”
“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.”
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un
type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques
de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la
puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication
satisfaisante.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur
de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
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Troubleshooting
The BrailleCoach™ teaching device should provide many years of trouble free service. If the device
is damaged or stops working there are a few things you can do to determine the problem. In some
cases you can repair the unit yourself. In other cases you will need to return the device for repair.
The BrailleCoach™ device is not saying anything!
In rare cases the device may need to be reset. Remove and then reinsert the batteries.
However, the most common problem is that the batteries need to be changed. Replace the batteries as
previously instructed.
I can’t get a good recording. Recorded sound is too quiet. The end of the recording gets chopped off.
• recordsoundsinaveryquietroom
• placetheBrailleCoach™deviceonatableordesk.
• speakveryclearlyintothemicrophoneonthefrontedgeofthedeviceusinganormalspeaking
voice.
• donottouchdevicewhenspeaking
My recording keeps changing or appearing to erase
• makesureyouarenotusingtwotagswiththesamecodee.g.twonumber8’s
• alltagsmusthavedifferentcodesonanindividualdevice
Oh No! The package got damaged; I lost the battery screw; I lost the battery cover.
• SomebutnotalloftheBrailleCoach™devicepartsareuserreplaceable.Contactthe
service center for advice
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Specifications
Dimensions 7.75” x 4” x 1” / 19.7cm x 10.2cm x 2.5 cm
Weight 0.7 lbs/318gms with batteries
Power Requirements 4 alkaline AA-size batteries
Battery Life Sleep Mode: > 6 months
Continuous use: 2 months
RF Emissions 13.56 MHz, 10 uW for 10 msec when button is pressed
Operational
Temperature
0 to 120 F / -18 to 49*C
Humidity 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Sound File Capacity 20,000 sounds, 1.5 second average length
Custom Sounds 10,000, 1.5 second average length
Volume levels 0 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB, and -9 dB
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