Programming; Frequently Asked Questions; Testing Your Programming Telephone - Ritron Quick Talk Basic Owner's Manual

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT QUICK TALK:
Do I have to program my Quick Talk? You may not need
to program your Quick Talk at all. If you purchased a Quick
Talk that is factory-programmed to your radio system
frequency (check the Color Dots on your radios and the
Quick Talk), and you do not use a form of Quiet Call coded
squelch, you can connect your switch to the terminals
marked "Switch #1", install the batteries and start using
Quick Talk. The factory default voice messages are
"Switch Open" and "Switch Closed". Otherwise, read this
manual, then program your Quick Talk.
Do I need to program every feature? In many cases, no.
The factory pre-programmed settings, explained in the
instructions, may meet many of your needs.
How do I program my Quick Talk? Quick Talk is de-
signed to be programmed using a commonly available
standard telephone unit to enter programming information
and also to record custom voice messages. However, the
telephone must be both capable of and also switched to
"Pulse" operation. The telephone is used only for program-
ming; it is to be disconnected when the Quick Talk is
operating normally.
What if I don't find what I need in this manual? Call
Ritron; we will be glad to help you. For most applications,
this manual should cover everything you will need to know.
However, the Quick Talk has more capabilities and features
than described here. The Advanced Features Owner's
Manual, or the Application Notes listed on the inside cover
may also be of help. Contact us at Ritron; we can make
Quick Talk do just about anything.
Will it harm the Quick Talk if I program it improperly?
No; however, you may need to erase all programming and
start over; see page 10 to do this. Feel free to experiment
with the various features and possible configurations.
Can my settings or messages get lost or erased if the
battery runs down, or if my Quick Talk is disconnected?
No. The settings and voice messages you enter are stored
in special electronic memory devices in the Quick Talk that
do not require power to hold the information. This means
that if the batteries run down or if you remove them, you
will not need to reprogram the unit. All your settings and
messages will be there for you when you install fresh
batteries.
What if I need more range? To increase the range of your
Quick Talk transmissions, we suggest you first relocate the
unit. Depending on the type of switch and wiring, you may
use several hundred feet of wiring to connect the switch —
this allows installation of the Quick Talk and its attached
antenna for the best range, at an unobstructed and
elevated position.
Also, Ritron offers several optional "high gain" antennas.
And, Ritron can provide a radio repeater to increase the
range not only for your Quick Talk, but also for your entire
radio system.
For assistance, call RITRON at 1-800-872-1872, or go to < http://www.ritron.com >
PROGRAMMING YOUR QUICK TALK
TEST THE TELEPHONE YOU WILL USE TO PROGRAM
THE QUICK TALK:
A telephone that generates only Touch Tones
CANNOT BE USED to program the Quick Talk.
Most special office telephones, speaker phones,
and telephones with lighted dials usually cannot be
used to program the Quick Talk.
a. Remove the screws from the Quick Talk, then
remove the cover from the unit. Use care to not
damage or disturb any exposed internal components.
b. Install six new alkaline "AA" batteries in the Quick
Talk, matching the polarity marks on the batteries
with the marks on the battery holder.
c. Be sure your telephone is capable of "Pulse" mode.
Most modern telephones have a selection switch for
"P" (Pulse) and "T" (Tone). A "Pulse" mode tele-
phone generates a rapid series of clicks (rather than
Touch Tones) with the input (dialing) of each digit. If
the telephone has this switch, it must be set to "P"
(Pulse) to program the Quick Talk.
d. The telephone must have a cord with a standard
modular plug attached; insert the plug into the
telephone jack in the Quick Talk.
e. Test the telephone for suitability by plugging it into
the Quick Talk's telephone jack and dialing "0"
(Operator). A repeating busy signal in the telephone
earpiece indicates it is acceptable for programming
the Quick Talk.
If this telephone does not check out, try another.
Using the Telephone to Program Quick Talk
•
Program the Quick Talk by dialing telephone numbers
representing commands and settings, as this manual
instructs.
•
If you make a dialing error while programming, hang
up the handset, then pick it up and dial again.
What the Tones (Beeps) in the Telephone Receiver Mean
•
Quick Talk sounds a brief acknowledgment tone
when you pick up the telephone handset; wait to hear
this tone before you dial.
•
Quick Talk emits a series of repeating tones until
you hang up, if you mis-dial or if you use an invalid
command; you may then pick up the handset and try
your command again.
•
Quick Talk responds with a confirmation tone after
you dial command and setting numbers; you may
then either hang up or dial another command.
•
A series of three short tones cues you to begin
speaking when you dial the command for recording a
voice message into Quick Talk.
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