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9. Audio Message configuration
Use the three selector interfaces (two when Required Weekly test is selected and RWT audio is disabled) to
attach pre-recorded audio voice messages to the EAS alert. Each interface permits selection of no audio file or of
an audio WAV file that has been recorded or uploaded onto the DASDEC II. Add audio files to these lists list in
two ways. You can upload WAV files using the Upload interface at the bottom of the page. Or you can directly
record audio files into the DASDEC II by using the button at the bottom of the page. When an
audio file is selected its duration appears along with a link to load or play the file on the web browser host. At
least one of the selectors will support extra buttons to play the alert on the DASDEC II over specific DASDEC II
audio outputs (like the internal speaker or the preview outputs). The button allows file deletion from
the audio list.
Pre-Alert Audio Announcement (optional)
Use the pull-down menu to select a pre-recorded audio file to precede the actual alert announcement.
Select Alert Audio Message (Optional)
This option is not presented for Required Weekly test (RWT) unless the Setup > Encoder > RWT audio option
is enabled. You can choose No Audio to play during the alert or an audio message from the list in the drop-down
menu.
If the TDX option is licensed, then to the right of the alert audio selection are three radio buttons: No TDX; TDX
Text; TDX URL. These control the addition of TDX alert details
Post-Alert Audio Announcement is similar to the pre-alert announcement. This option allows an audio
message to be played after the end of an EAS alert.
To change audio output levels, use the text link Goto to > Setup Audio Output Levels to link to the Setup >
Audio, Audio Output Levels/Tests page. Return using the button.
10. Send EAS Alert, or Alert NOT Ready to Send
Once the alert is constructed correctly, the button appears. To send, click this Button. The DASDEC
II will present a confirmation page with a review of the encoding details.
Review Prepared Alert. Examine the confirmation page prior to sending the alert. If the alert is correct, send it
by clicking the Yes, Send Alert! button. Or cancel the alert with the Cancel Alert button. If the alert send is
canceled, the DASDEC II will go back to the Encode and Send an EAS Alert page. Change the alert information
before attempting to send the alert again.
If the EAS alert data is accurate, and you are ready to issue the alert, click on the Yes, Send Alert! button. The
alert will be "originated", that is, played, out of the selected DASDEC II audio output ports. The originated alert
audio ports are selected from the Setup Audio > Encoder screens. See Chapter 4.6.3 Encoder Audio: Alert
Encoding Audio Configuration.
During the origination time, the front panel red LED will be lit, and the audio of the alert will play from the built-in
DASDEC II internal speaker. For the duration of the issued alert, the DASDEC II will periodically crawl the alert
text across the front panel LCD. The LCD text for the alert will be preceded by the letter "O", indicating a
DASDEC II originated alert. You can view the details of this alert on the screen Encoder Originated Alert Status
[Encoder > Originated Alerts].
During active alert sending, a red notice is displayed in the Send Alert interface. After the alert is sent, click the
Return or Refresh button to return back to the main Send Alert page.
If the alert is Not Ready, this message displays on the right side of this section with a reminder as to the
configuration to be corrected, such as "Specify FIPS".
Reset. The entire alert setup process can be restarted by clicking the button.
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