Recording Messages; Message Playback - Pretorian Smooth Talker II Instructions Manual

SMOOTH TALKER has eight playback modes to give maximum flexibility. For example, if the unit is
to be used as a speaking dice, record messages '1' to '6' and then set the playback mode to Random.
Alternatively, if the recordings form a two-way conversation, set the playback mode to Converse.
To change the playback mode, press Mode [7] briefly and one of LEDs 1-8 will light to show the current
setting. To make a change to the setting, press Mode again repeatedly while the LEDs are lit until the
chosen mode LED is lit, by reference to the list on the inside of the flap.
After a few seconds the LEDs will be extinguished, the settings saved and the unit will play a confirmation
message, stating the new playback mode. The setting is stored in non-volatile memory and is retained
even if the battery becomes flat.
1. Press and hold the Record button [1] until
the Record LED [2] illuminates.
2. Next decide whether you would like to append
more messages to the ones that are already
recorded, or start afresh. If you want to
re-record from scratch, you will first need to
Erase any existing messages.
With the Record LED lit, press Erase/Pair [9]
briefly. The unit plays a message telling you
that it is erasing and will confirm when it has
completed. If, on the other hand, you wish to
append more messages, simply proceed to the
next step.
3. Press and hold down the main switch [6].
Begin recording the first message after
you hear a beep by speaking clearly into the
microphone [11]. Release the switch when you
have finished recording the message. Repeat
the procedure for additional messages in the
sequence.
† SMOOTH TALKER deliberately cuts about 0.5 seconds off the end of each recording to prevent the mechanical
noise of switch release being picked up by the microphone, so please ensure that a gap of at least this amount
is allowed at the end of each message before the switch is released.
Unless in Record mode, the unit plays back messages whenever the main switch [6] is pressed. Precisely
which message is played is dictated by the playback mode. The next section of these instructions
provides more details on the various playback modes.
You may change the playback mode at any time and settings are saved in non-volatile memory whenever
changes are made. Some playback modes require the use of two switches, the second switch being
either a wired switch plugged into the external switch socket [4], a wireless switch paired as described
opposite, or even both if you need multiple users to be able to instigate messages.
Playback volume may be adjusted at any time using the volume control [3].
Choosing the Playback Mode

Recording Messages

Note that it is best to hold down the switch for
at least half a second after you have finished
speaking to ensure that the message is not cut
short†.
4. When you have finished recording all the
messages press the Record button briefly to
exit recording mode. SMOOTH TALKER is now
back in playback mode.
During recording the Record LED flashes slowly.
When only 20 seconds of recording time remains
the Record LED will flash rapidly.
If all the recording time is consumed, SMOOTH
TALKER automatically drops out of recording
mode and a message is played stating that the
unit's memory is full.
The maximum number of messages is 64. An
attempt to record a 65th message results in the
unit dropping out of Record mode with a message
stating that the message limit has been reached.

Message Playback