ZYGO Macaw Service manual

Quick-reference Manual for MACAWTI
MACAWII offers different users unique possibilities for utilizing the unit in the most suitable way. In order to
know what options are available, you have to read the manual. THEN, the manual will work like a simple
reference or cook book! Just look up what you are in search of and follow the instructions point-by-point.
This small "reference manual" does not replace the manual but can help you remember some basic functions.
On the centerfold you will find a brief description of the function and message keys. If you still have problems,
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Recording and Playback
l. switch to REC)RD Mode.
2. Press and hold any of the Messsage Keys and, while the RECORD/
PLAY LED is lighted, speak into the microphone.
3. Switch to PUY Mode.
4. Press the Message Key to hear the recording.
Re-recording
Messages may be re-recorded at any time, but each new message may not
exceed the recording time ofthe original message in that key unless EXTEND
RECORDING is used (see the manual).
Do not record while the battery charger is in use.
EXTEND RECORDING Limit
The procedure for extending the available recording time in a pre-recorded
message ls:
1. Switch to RECORD Mode.
2. Press f.5 (SELECT MOD$.
3. Press Message Key#28 (EXTEND RECORDING).
4. Re-record the message key
5. Switch n PLAY Mode.
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SELECTMODE
;J"-J;;;t;; the unit's parameters or
key pattem, scan mode, recording quality,
key and switch feedback, etc.
HIDE / FIND
Make all keys silent and then
introduce them as wanted
SETVOLUME
Select an oirtput volume from
silent, to whisper, to loud
COPY
Touch the key to copy, and the
destination key to have the copy
ENLARGED-KEY Patterns
Select the pattem desired for use in direct
selection or scanning modes
SCANNING MODES
Select from a variety of scanning modes
usins from 1 to 5 switches
TREMOR T
Set the amount of time a key must be held
before it's entered as a selection
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KEY BEEP
Toggle on and off auditory feedback with
key selection
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TALICREPEAT
When active, this key will speak a selected
string of messages
QUALITY T
Set tie amount of recording time which is
available. Time increases with reduced
quality.
SET LEVEL
Set multiple levels of messages
SWITCH FEEDBACK T
Select the type of auditory feedback needed
during switch activation with scanning;
silent, momentary beep, or continuous tone
SILENT SELECT AV
When active, this key will permit silent
selection of messages
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Toggles function ON/OFF
Choose a FUNCTION Key
Choose a MESSAGE Key
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LINK
Choose the keys to be Key-Linked for
additional messages
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SET SPEED
Choose scan speeds from very fast to amply
slow
SET DELAY
Fix the time delay for selecting Key-Linked
messages and the scanning confirmation
time
RECORD
Hold this key down while recording a Key-
Linked message
MACAW-SC panel is shown full size
MOVE
Permits relocating operation keys (like
TALKIREPEAT) to other positions
AUDITORY SCAN T
Choose from an assortment of spoken
scanning techniques
SELECTVOLUME D
When active, allows the user to change the
loudness of the sound output
SELECTLEVEL B
When active, allows the user to change the
LEVEL in use
EXTEND RECORDING
Select this to extend the amount of re-
recordins time available
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OFF <POWER> oN Turn the power on and leave it on!
Use the POWER Switch as an ERASE Switch.
When you turn the power off, it erases everything
that is recorded!
Remember-Settings Feature
The MACAWII will remember certain seftings even when its power is turned
off and on; it remembers the last settings of Recording Quality.and LEVELs
Mode (Single-Key or Dual-Key selection).
The Remember-Settings feature is normally on, but can be toggled off and on
as needed.
1. Switch to RECORD Mode.
2. Press f.5 (SELECT MODE).
3. Press f.2 (COPY) to turn Remember-Settings off.
Press f.2 (COPY) again to tum Remember-Settings on.
NOTE:
The MACAWn will sound 2 "beeps" when the setting is turned off,
and will sound 4 "beeps" when it is tumed on.
4. Switch to PLAY Mode.
Reset to Factory Default Settings
Sometimes, after making many changes to the operating parameters of the
MACAWtr, certain operations may not function, soley because some seitings
have been put in conflict with others. So that you may "staft over" without
tuming the unit off and on (which would erase the recordings), the MACAWII
can be reset to the frctory sellings.
I. Swilch to RECORD Mode.
2. Press f.5 (SELECT MODE).
3. Press f.9 (RECORD).
4. Switch to PLAY Mode.
To Set the Recording Quality
The MACAWII is intended to be used in its (default) HIGH QUALITY
recording mode, which is comparable to tape recording. For situations where
HIGH QUALITY is not as important as having more recording time, set the
unit to EXTENDED PLAY. It is acceptable to have some keys recorded in
HIGH QUALITY and some in EXTENDED PLAY.
To Select Recording Quality
l. Switch to RECORD Mode.
2. Press f.5 (SELECT MODE).
3. Press Message Key #27 (QUALITY r).
4. Press a Function Key for the appropriate quality for
recording.
f.1 HIGHQUALITY
f.2 EXTENDEDPLAY
5. Switch to PLAY Mode.
NOTE: The last Quality you set will be remembered by the MACAWII
even after it's turned off. Re-select the Recording Quality ifyou
question the last setting.
ldentify LEVELS to be Used
Identify those Message Keys which will represent each of the LEVELs to be
used for both recording and playback.
LEVEL 1 (Message Key #1) will automatically be established as the
operating Level when the MACAWtr is tumed on. If another key is preferred,
select the LEVEL # before doing any recording.
Setting and Recording in LEVELs
L Switch rtt RECORD Mode.
2. Press f.4 (SET LEVEL).
3. Select a Message Key to represent a LEVEL.
4. Set the Key Pattem to use -
Press f.5 (SELECT MODE).
Press the Message Key with the pattern wanted.
5. Record the messagerj on that LEVEL.
Repeat Steps 2,3, 4, and 5 for each LEVEL desired.
6. Switch to PLAY Mode.
Changing LEVELS
I. Switch to RECORD Mode.
2. Press f.4 (SET LEVEL).
3. Select the LEVEL # Message Key desired.
4. Switch to PLAY Mode.
Activating the SELECT LEVEL tr Key
l. Switch n RECORD Mode.
2. Press f.5 (SELECT MODE).
3. Press MessageKey #32 (SELECT LEVEL O).
4. Switch to PLAY Mode.
NOTE:
The MACAWII will sound 2 "beeps" when the setting is tumed off,
and will sound 4 "beeps" when it is turned on.
Changing LEVELS Using the SELECT LEVEL tr Key
1. Press Message Key #32 (SELECT LEVEL tr).
2. Press the Message Key # which represents the desired LEVEL.
The MACAWI will be in the selected LEVEL until changed.
Playing Back Messages from LEVELs
To play back a message, the LEVEL must be determined first. Having
selected a LEVEL, the MACAWIIwiII stay in that LEVEL until another
LEVEL is selected. If you are already in the desired LEVEL, simply press the
Message Key desired.
To change LEVELs if the SELECT LEVEL tr Key is inactive, the LEVEL
change must be made in RECORD Mode.
Mounting of Pictures and Symbols
Adhere pictures and symbols to the transparent plastic sheets that come with
the MACAWII. Spray Mount and some double-sided adhesive tapes which
work like Post-itrM Notes may also be used but, DO NOT STICK ANY-
THING ON THE KEYBOARD ITSELF.
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Charging
If you use the MACAWil regularly, charge it regularly. Charger Use only the charger supplied with the MACAWII. The output is 12V AC,
800 mA.
Operating Time Before Gharging is Required
Operation while playing back the messages: Chafging Time
MACAWtr - l0 hours continuous operation, MINIMUM 8 hours, average.
MACAWtr-SC - 8 hours continuous operation, MINIMUM
Standby. either unit: - 1 month. MINIMUM
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