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  • Page 1 Your Audio Project...
  • Page 2 The purpose of this presentation is to explain and simplify the process of preparing an audio project and loading it onto the MegaVoice Envoy S audio player. Your Audio Project Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 3 • At least 5GB of free hard drive space available • USB 2.0 port or higher (USB hub – optional) • Audio Converter (software utility) • File Renamer utility (software utility) • SLS™ software {Provided by MegaVoice} • SLS programming cable(s) {Provided by MegaVoice} Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 4 Rules Your audio project must All files need to be in be setup with a special mp3 format folder layout. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 5 Preparing Your Audio Project {6-62} Converting audio files 6-21 Setting-up folder layout 22-46 Renaming ‘book’ folders 47-57 Verifying folder layout 58-62 Loading the Envoy S {63-71} Jump to Loading Troubleshooting section {72-77} Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 6 Preparing Your Audio Project Converting audio files The first thing you want to do is determine how much data you intend to load on the Envoy S. We call this ‘Runtime’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 7 Preparing Your Audio Project Converting audio files Runtimes for common projects Mini Bible Full Bible Testament College 20 hours 80 hours 100 hours Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 8 Converting audio files If you have your own custom message that you would like to load (or combine with other standard messages) check the runtime of your files. You can use this tool to check runtime: http://skwire.dcmembers.com/wb/pages/software/playtime.php Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 9 Preparing Your Audio Project Converting audio files  The 4GB Envoy S unit can hold approximately 3400 MB of data.  The 8GB Envoy S unit can hold approximately 7400 MB of data. The graphs in the next 2 slides show the available runtimes for 3400 MB &...
  • Page 10 Preparing Your Audio Project Converting audio files Runtimes for 3400 MB (Envoy S 4GB) 44kHz, 128kbps 44kHz, 64kbps 44kHz, 56kbps 22kHz, 56kbps 22kHz, 32kbps 22kHz, 24kbps 8 kHz, 128 kbps 8kHz, 64kbps 8kHz, 32kbps 8kHz, 24kbps Runtime (hrs) The lower the quality setting, the longer the runtime available.
  • Page 11 Preparing Your Audio Project Converting audio files Runtimes for 7400 MB (Envoy S 8GB) 44kHz, 128kbps 44kHz, 64kbps 44kHz, 56kbps 22kHz, 56kbps 22kHz, 32kbps 22kHz, 24kbps 8 kHz, 128 kbps 8kHz, 64kbps 8kHz, 32kbps 8kHz, 24kbps 1700 1000 1200 1400...
  • Page 12 Preparing Your Audio Project Converting audio files For example, using a mid-range setting (22kHz, Mono, 32kpbs) will allow you to load over 200 hours onto the Envoy S 4GB. 5 New 1 Full Bible 2 Full Bibles Testaments 1 MBC...
  • Page 13 You can experiment with the settings (sample rate / bitrate) but only go lower if your original files are HIGH QUALITY!!! (please contact Ed Zagofsky ezagofsky@megavoice.com or by Skype: ezagofsky, for more help on audio compression options) Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 14 Converting audio files Here is a utility called ‘MediaHuman Audio Converter’ This free program is easy to use and performs quickly. You can also use any other audio converter/editor that you are accustomed to. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 15 Preparing Your Audio Project Converting audio files MediaHuman Audio Converter • Download and install on your computer. • Simply drag and drop your entire audio project into the window! • Click on the ‘wrench’ to access the settings. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 16 Preparing Your Audio Project Converting audio files • Choose the Tab ‘Output’ at the top. • Choose MP3 • Choose ‘Custom’ from the drop-down box (on the right) Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 17 Do not use the drop-down menu -- the software offers presets which are not suitable for our audio player. Refer to the Runtime Chart presented previously to choose a bit rate. • Click OK Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 18 Structure’ is checked. If forgotten, all your files will be lumped into one folder. • Browse to the root where your source files are located (such as ‘Desktop’ , Drive C, Drive D). Important! • Click ‘Close’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 19 Converting audio files Now you are ready to begin converting – click the double- arrow icon ‘Start Conversion’ to start. The processing time greatly depends on your hardware and how much audio you have to process. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 20 Converting audio files Check the size of your compressed files to ensure that they will fit on your player.  Envoy S 4GB (≈ max 3400 MB)  Envoy S 8GB (≈ max 7400 MB) Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 21 If you have exceeded these amounts, you will need to either remove content from your project or choose a higher compression setting. If you need to recompress your project, start over with the original files. Do not reuse the compressed files. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 22 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout In order to load your Envoy S player with an audio project, you will need to rename and reorganize your folders. The folder layout is very simple! Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 23 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Folder Layout – Envoy S Audio Project Folder Language Folder Section Folders Book Folders Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 24 The Envoy S offers convenient navigation through hundreds of mp3 files. In order to make this navigation work, you need to decide how you want your files to be divided. Let’s get to know the Envoy S keypad. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 25 This button scrolls This button scrolls back through the through the mp3 files files in each book. in each book. Fast-forward or rewind through an mp3 file, 10-seconds at a time. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 26 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Sections – Blue Button • Used to speed up navigation between large groups of files • Can contain up to 8 sections • Each section can contain up to 999 books Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 27 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Books – Double Arrow • Used to navigate between groups of files (books) • Can contain up to 999 books • Each book can contain up to 999 mp3 files Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 28 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Mp3 Files – Double Arrow • Used to scroll forward and back through the mp3 files or ‘chapters’ in each book. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 29 Songs, Albums, and Artists We sort our songs into albums, and then into artists. We do a very similar arrangement with files for the Envoy S! Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 30 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout We can make this comparison: Songs Albums Artists Books Sections Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 31 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout A Bible from the MegaVoice Audio Library is divided into three sections this way: ‘001’ ‘002’ ‘003’ Genesis through Psalms through Matthew through Malachi Revelation 21 ‘books’ 27 ‘books’ 18 ‘books’...
  • Page 32 We chose to separate the books of the Bible into three sections. This makes it easy to scroll Each click on the blue through the books of the button will take you to Bible quickly. the next section. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 33 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout You can choose to divide your audio project in up to 8 sections. Each click on the blue button will take you to the next section. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 34 We will use the folder where your mp3 files are located on your hard drive as the starting point for our folder layout. From this point on, we will call it the Audio Project Folder Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 35 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Audio Project Folder You can use any name you like for this folder, such as ‘English Full Bible’ or ‘Spanish Lessons 1-10’ etc. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 36 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Audio Project Folder All mp3 files inside this folder need to be stored inside subfolders. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 37 Setting-up folder layout Inside your Audio Project Folder - create a new folder, and call it ‘001’ This folder is vital for We will refer to it as the the correct ‘Language Folder.’ functioning of the player! Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 38 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Transfer all your content (subfolders) into the ‘001’ Language Folder, and then open it. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 39 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Create new folders for each section you want in your project. Name them consecutively: 001, 002, 003, and so on, up until 008. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 40 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Determine which folders will be in each Section. These will be called Books. You can add up to 999 Books to each section. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 41 Books Sections Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Move each Book containing mp3 files into the Section Folders that you just created, until you only see Section Folders: 001, 002, 003 and so on. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 42 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Let’s see what we have now: Audio Project Audio Project Language Section Language Folder Folder Folder Folder #1 Folder Books inside Section #1 Sections inside Language Folder ‘001’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 43 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Let’s see what we have now: Audio Project Audio Project Language Section Language Folder Folder Folder Folder #2 Folder Books inside Section #2 Sections inside Language Folder ‘001’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 44 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Let’s see what we have now: Audio Project Audio Project Language Section Language Folder Folder Folder Folder #3 Folder Books inside Section #3 Sections inside Language Folder ‘001’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 45 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout And finally, the mp3 files: Language Book Section Audio Project Folder Folder Folder Folder Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 46 Preparing Your Audio Project Setting-up folder layout Language Book Section This is the layout needed Audio Project Folder Folder Folder Folder for the Envoy S: • Audio Project Folder • Language Folder • Section Folder • Book Folder Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 47 Preparing Your Audio Project Renaming ‘book’ folders Language Book Section The Book Folders Audio Project Folder Folder Folder Folder need to be renamed with 3-digit consecutive numbers also -without any other characters. 001, 002, 003, and so Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 48 You can rename your book folders manually, but if you have many Book folders, it is best to use a ‘rename’ utility. We recommend the utility called ‘Free File Renamer’. It’s free and can be downloaded here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/freefilerenamer Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 49 Preparing Your Audio Project Renaming ‘book’ folders If needed, download and install the software. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 50 Preparing Your Audio Project Renaming ‘book’ folders On the top left-hand corner, click on ‘Select Folder’ and browse to the first Section Folder in your project (001). Click the Tab ‘Add Operation.’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 51 Preparing Your Audio Project Renaming ‘book’ folders Choose ‘Remove’ ‘Remove all’ needs to be checked, then click ‘Add.’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 52 Preparing Your Audio Project Renaming ‘book’ folders Choose ‘Add Counter.’ Type ‘1’ in the ‘Start’ field. Then click ‘Add.’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 53 Then click ‘Add’. If your Section Folders contain fewer than 10 Book Folders, type ‘00’ instead. (NOTE: Always make sure to look at the ‘New File Name’ preview to ensure that you have three-digit folder names.) Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 54 Preparing Your Audio Project Renaming ‘book’ folders You should now see the new file names in the column ‘New File Name.’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 55 Preparing Your Audio Project Renaming ‘book’ folders Click the Tab ‘Home’ and then ‘Rename.’ Click ‘Yes’ to confirm. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 56 Click ‘Rename’ to perform the same actions to your next Section Folder. Continue in this way until you have renamed all subfolders inside your Section Folders so that they only have 3-digit names string with ‘001.’ Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 57 Book folders to 001, 002, 003 and so on. Keep in mind that your mp3 files have retained their original custom names which will help you to identify which Book folder you are looking at. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 58 Preparing Your Audio Project Verifying folder layout Let’s make sure that your folders are setup correctly and renamed. Browse to your Audio Project Folder. Inside, you should only see one ‘001’ Language Folder. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 59 Preparing Your Audio Project Verifying folder layout Inside the ‘001’ Language Folder, you should only see Section Folders: 001, 002, 003 and so on. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 60 Inside each Section Folder: You need to have one or more Books. Make sure there are no empty Section Folders. Make sure that the 1 Book Folder is named ‘001’. Check that there are no mp3 files visible. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 61 Checking the address bar of your window is a great way to ensure the correct folder layout and to help find your way around. This address shows Section 1, Book 1. This Book contains the first files in your audio project. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 62 Preparing Your Audio Project Verifying folder layout This address shows Section 4, Book 2 This address shows Section 2 , Book 20 Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 63 Loading the Envoy S Open your copy of the SLS software program that you received and click ‘Run’ if prompted. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 64 Loading the Envoy S Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 65 Loading the Envoy S Begin to connect your Envoy S units to the computer via the SLS cable(s) that you have. Note: You must use SLS cables. Standard cables will not work. It is helpful to have a USB hub for programming more than one player at a time.
  • Page 66 Loading the Envoy S Click ‘All’ under ‘Multiple Device Selection’ to select all players for programming. Click ‘OK’ on the warning that pops up. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 67 Loading the Envoy S Now click on the ‘Add Audio Folder.’ Browse to your Audio Project Folder. Select it once and then click OK. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 68 Loading the Envoy S Click ‘Start’ to begin loading the unit(s). The software will notify you when the loading has completed. Note: The progress bar does not show accurate progress. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 69 Loading the Envoy S You have now successfully loaded your Envoy S! Unplug the unit(s) from the SLS cable. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 70 Hear the Message Hold down the ON/OFF button for one second and your message will begin to play automatically. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 71 We hope that you were successful in loading your Envoy S. If you have any problem, please look over the next few pages which contain troubleshooting information. If you need any further support, please contact: Technical Support:  Emanuel Tsuela: emanuel@megavoice.com ...
  • Page 72 • Replace with a working SLS cable. • Try connecting a different player. • Replace the SLS cable with a regular USB charging cable. If the player lights-up, the SLS cable is faulty. Player is faulty • Replace the player. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 73 USB port has not been initialized. • Switch to a different USB port. through the SLS cable. SLS cable might be faulty. • Replace with a working SLS cable. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 74 • Each book folder has at least one mp3 file • All folders are numbered sequentially Reset the player (press the on/off button for 10 seconds) if needed. Reload the player with the corrected folder layout. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 75 • If the unit registers as ‘connected’ through the SLS through a USB cable. software, you don’t have wait until it is charged in order to load audio. • You can also charge the unit with a power charger. Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 76 • Too many units connected through a single USB HUB. We recommend using powered Hubs, directly connected to the computer (not daisy-chained), with up to 7 players connected per HUB. • Poor CPU power on your computer Envoy S - Rev 0...
  • Page 77 10 seconds. If unsuccessful, remove the black screw on the back of the unit and open the battery door. Remove the battery from the Molex connector. Try to reload the player before returning the battery. Envoy S - Rev 0...