Texas Instruments PHP1500 User manual

Texas Instruments Home Computer
Accessory - Zubehor
Accessoire - Accessorio
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Speech Synthesiser
•
Sprach Synthesizer
•
Synthetiseur de Voix
• SIntetizzatore Vocals

English 
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Service Information
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Guarantee
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Vocabulary 
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Deutsch 
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Service-Informationen 
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Garantiebedingungen
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Vokabular
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63
Francais 
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Service Information
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Garantie
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Vocabulaire
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63
Italiano 
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Servizio di assistenza
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Garanzia
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Vocabolario 
63
CD Copyright Texas Instruments, 1980
Texas Instruments keeps the right to make any
change to the product without notice.
Speech Synthesiser
Model PHP1500
Gives your TI Home Computer a voice of its
own — adds new excitement and enjoyment to
computer applications through spoken words,
phrases, and sentences.
`Solid
State Speech is a trademark of Texas
Instruments Incorporated.

Solid State Speech
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M
synthesis is a
Texas Instruments innovation which
reconstructs a human voice on a single
chip of silicon (an integrated circuit).
Without using traditional recording
methods, such as tapes or records,
you can:
■
include spoken directions and
comments. in programs you
write
■
combine verbal and visual
reinforcement in programmed
educational activities
■
add sound effects and
comments to games
■
give instructions to non-readers
Note:
A specialised
Solid State
SoftwareTM
Command Module must be
plugged into
your
computer console to
activate the Speech Synthesiser.
You
can use the Speech Editor Command
Module or any other module which is
programmed for speech.
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The Speech Editor Command Module
gives you instant access to the nearly
400 words and phrases in the Speech
Synthesiser's resident vocabulary (see
page 63). You can arrange them in any
order, creating the phrases and
sentences you want the computer to
say. Also, by selecting TI BASIC when
this Command Module is plugged into
the console, you can utilize the
subprograms, CALL SAY and CALL
SPGET, to write your own "speaking"
programs. (These features are explained
fully in the manual that accompanies
the Speech Editor Command Module.)
Certain other planned Command
Modules are also programmed to work
with the Speech Synthesiser. While
you're using one of these modules, the
computer "talks" its way through the
activities using the Speech Synthesiser's
resident vocabulary, plus additional
words or phrases contained in the
Command Module itself. You'll hear
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directions, encouragement, and praise
for good moves or correct responses, as
well as verbal reminders and prompts
when an incorrect entry is made.
Plug-In Speech Modules
For topics that require a specialised
vocabulary, Plug-in Speech Modules
can
supplement the Speech
Synthesiser's resident vocabulary.
These small modules plug directly into
the Speech Synthesiser itself. To access
these additional vocabulary words and
phrases, the Speech Editor Command
Module must be inserted into the
computer console. Your vocabulary list
then includes the Speech Synthesiser's
resident vocabulary and the vocabulary
of the Plug-in Speech Module.
Each of the Plug-in Speech Modules is
sold separately, and several of these
modules are planned. Ask your retailer
for the latest list.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
The Speech Synthesiser is designed to
be a permanent addition to your
computer system. Once installed, It is
best left in place. The unit will perform
its duties whenever it's called upon.
When not in use, it has no effect on the
other operations of your computer.
No additional power source is necessary
to operate the Speech Synthesiser,
since it receives all of its power
requirements from the main console.
Whenever you connect more than one
accessory (including the Speech
Synthesiser) to your computer, the
Speech Synthesiser must be connected
to the console first. Two other
accessories can be connected in line to
the right of the speech unit.

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Speech Synthesiser
accessory connector console connector
CAUTION
The electronic components of the
Speech Synthesiser can be
damaged by static electricity
discharges. To avoid damage, do
not touch the connector contacts or
expose them to static electricity.
Connecting the Speech Synthesiser
1. Turn the
computer console OFF.
Then turn off and disconnect any
accessories plugged into the right-
hand side of the console.
2.
The console connector on the
Speech Synthesiser projects from
the left side of the unit. The
accessory connector on the Home
Computer is located on the right
side of the computer console and is
protected by a small sliding door.
Carefully slide this door upward so
that the connector is visible.
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3.
Make sure the console and the
Speech
Synthesiser
are parallel,
with the connectors aligned. Then
hold the console firmly with your
left hand, and gently push the
Speech
Synthesiser
connector onto
the console connector. (Note that as
you face the front of the console, the
product name appears on the top of
the Speech Synthesiser
case.)
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4.
Turn on your monitor and computer
console. The master title screen
appears.
5.
Now test the operation of the Speech
Synthesiser . using either the Speech
Editor Command Module or another
Command Module which is
programmed for speech. (Follow the
installation and application
instructions included in the manual
for each module.) If the unit does not
appear to be operating correctly, see
"In Case of Difficulty" on page 11.
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CAUTION
Always
turn off the computer and
its accessories and disconnect the
Speech Synthesiser from the
console before moving the units.
The connectors between the
console and the Speech Synthesiser
are not designed to support the
speech unit's weight. Moving the
console with the Speech
Synthesiser attached can damage
both devices. To transport or store
the Speech Synthesiser, use the
original packing materials.
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SPEECH SYNTHESISER RESIDENT
VOCABULARY — See page 63.
The Speech Synthesiser contains a
resident vocabulary of 373 words and
phrases. Two basic criteria were used to
compile this list:
■ The word or phrase is used in
everyday speech.
■ The word or phrase is related to
the operation of the computer.
Note: Some of the words in the resident
vocabulary have more than one
pronunciation. In those cases, the word
is listed twice with a "1" after the
second listing. Each pronunciation is
provided in parentheses after the word.
When using one of these words, include
the "1" with the second listing if that is
the pronunciation required. For more
information on using the resident
vocabulary, refer to the Speech Editor
Command Module owner's manual (it
also lists the resident vocabulary).
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SERVICE INFORMATION
In Case of Difficulty
If the
Speech Synthesiser does not
seem to be operating properly, check
the connection between the unit and
the main console. If the connectors
have begun to separate, turn the
computer off and press the Speech
Synthesiser
and console back together.
Then
turn the computer on and check
the operation of the speech unit.
If the speech unit is still not operating
properly, turn the computer off again
and disconnect the Speech Synthesiser
from the console. Verify that the Home
Computer is working properly without
the Speech Synthesiser. If so, re-attach
the unit to the console beginning with
Step 2 of the installation process.
If you have additional difficulty with
your computer or Speech Synthesiser.
see the "Maintenance and Service
Information" section of the
User's
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Reference Guide.
If the Speech Synthesiser is in warranty,
it will be repaired or replaced under
the terms of the Warranty.
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HOME COMPUTER ACCESSORY
GUARANTEE
12 MONTHS GUARANTEE
This guarantee applies only between
Texas Instruments Limited (Texas
Instruments) and the purchaser who first
buys the Home Computer Speech
Synthesiser ("the accessory") for his
own use as consumer ("the consumer").
1. This Texas Instruments Home
Computer accessory unit is guaranteed
for a period of 12 months from the
original purchase date under normal use
and service against defective materials or
workmanship.
2.
This guarantee shall not apply if the
accessory has been damaged by misuse,
accident, improper storage or handling,
negligence of the consumer or any third
party, improper service, or any other
cause other defective materials or
construction.
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**3.
During the above 12 months period,
the accessory or its defective parts will
be repaired, adjusted or replaced with a
new or reconditioned accessory or parts
of equivalent quality at Texas
Instruments option, without charge to
the purchaser when the accessory is
returned, with proof of purchase date to
an authorized Texas Instruments
servicing retailer.
In the event of replacement of the
accessory the replacement accessory will
continue the guarantee of the original
accessory or 90 days whichever is longer.
**4. Save as expressly provided in
condition 3, Texas Instruments shall be
under no liability of whatsoever kind,
howsoever caused whether or not due to
the negligence or wilful default of Texas
Instruments or its servants or agents
arising out of or in connection with this
accessory providing that nothing
contained in this condition 4 shall
exclude or restrict
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(I)
Any liability of Texas Instruments
for death or personal injury from
the negligence of Texas
Instruments or its servants or
agents or,
(II) Any liability of Texas Instruments
for loss or damage arising from
this accessory proving defective
while in consumer use (within the
meaning of Section 5 (2) (A))
Unfair Contract Terms Act (1977)
and resulting from the negligence
of Texas Instruments or its
servants or agents.
** PARAGRAPHS 3 AND 4 SHALL
NOT AFFECT THE STATUTORY
RIGHTS OF THE CONSUMER AS
DEFINED IN THE CONSUMER
TRANSACTIONS (RESTRICTIONS
OF STATEMENTS) ORDER 1976, AS
AMENDED.
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Sprach-Synthesizer
Modell PHP1500
Der Texas Instruments Sprach-Synthesizer gibt
Ihrem Home Computer eine eigene Stimme. Durch
gesprochene Worter, Ausdracke und Satze werden
Ihre Computeranwendungen noch aufregender und
amusanter.
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