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Adaptivation Voice Pal Pro Instructions Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your VoicePal Pro. It is one of the most affordable and
functional digital communication aids available. Adaptivation strives to offer our clients
products and follow-up support that meets the highest quality standards in the assistive
technology field. Feel free at any time to contact our offices or your local dealer for
assistance on using your new VoicePal Pro.
These instructions begin with a Quick Start Guide for those who want to use the
VoicePal Pro right out of the box. Only the essentials are covered so that you can operate
the VoicePal Pro in its most basic configuration. Detailed Operating Instructions follow
to configure your VoicePal Pro for a specific application. Illustrative examples are also
given.
The VoicePal Pro can record and play back up to 10 natural voice messages for a total
recording time of 60 or 90 seconds. Messages can be activated in any of two ways: 1)
Directly through the built-in keypad on top of the VoicePal Pro, 2) Directly with the use
of external switches.
VOICE PAL PRO SUMMARY OF FEATURES
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Total of 60 or 90 seconds of speech generation depending on the model.
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User selectable 2, 3, 4 or 10 messages.
2 messages, 30 or 45 seconds each
3 messages, 20 or 30 seconds each
4 messages, 15 or 23 seconds each
10 messages, 6 or 9 seconds each
Voice Pal Pro
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  • Page 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your VoicePal Pro. It is one of the most affordable and functional digital communication aids available. Adaptivation strives to offer our clients products and follow-up support that meets the highest quality standards in the assistive technology field. Feel free at any time to contact our offices or your local dealer for assistance on using your new VoicePal Pro.
  • Page 2 • 10 front panel buttons select prerecorded natural voice messages. • Message selection using external switches including Adaptivation's Taction Pads or Pal-Pads. • Front pouch allows insertion of customized overlays. • When 2, 3 or 4 message selection is used, front panel buttons are combined to form physically larger buttons.
  • Page 3 4. Repeat step 3 with the other keypad buttons. CONFIGURE THE VOICE PAL PRO TO SUPPLY ONLY TWO MESSAGES. 1. 2 message templates are included with the VoicePal Pro. Make and overlay with appropriate symbols or pictures and slide it into the pouch.

  • Page 4: Basic Features

    Button 10 is in the lower right corner. There are ten jacks corresponding to buttons 1 through 10 that accept either external switches or Adaptivation's Taction Pads. Messages can be directly selected using these external switches in addition to the front panel buttons.
  • Page 5 The meanings of these features are summarized at the end of this manual. The VoicePal Pro can be in one of two states: Setup state, and Active state. The Setup state is used to program various options that affect the way the VoicePal Pro operates. TheVoicePal Pro is placed in the Active state by placing SW1 in the ON position.
  • Page 6 corresponding messages. Relay A Control Press button 1-10 to attach selected relay to corresponding message. Press REC to detach selected relay from all messages. Duration of OFF ON Message 0 Second OFF ON OFF ON Delay 2 Second OFF ON OFF ON Delay 6 Second...
  • Page 7 Four Messages: SW1=ON (Active state), SW3=OFF, SW4=ON. Pressing button #1 or #2 selects message one. Pressing button #4 or #5 selects message two. Pressing button #6 or #7 selects message three. Pressing button #9 or #10 selects message four. Each message can be up to 15 seconds (22 with the 90 second model).
  • Page 8 Step 2: Release the REC button. You are now in record mode. Step 3: To record a message, press and hold the desired front panel button or external button, and begin speaking. Release the button when the message is complete. Step 4: Press and hold the REC button until the flashing record LED turns off.

  • Page 9: Relay Operation

    Places VoicePal Pro in the Setup state Step 3: Set SW2 through SW6= ON, ON, ON, OFF, ON Step 4: Press Record button once. The LED will flash. Sets delayed activation to ½ second. Step 5: Set SW1 = ON Returns VoicePal Pro to Active state.
  • Page 10 Clearing Relays: It is a good idea to clear relays before you begin to program. This will ensure that all previous programming is eliminated and won't interfere with your attampts to program the relays. To clear the relays: 1. Place the Pro in the Setup state (SW1=OFF). 2.
  • Page 11 Example 10: Program two relays to be operated by two seperate messages. Message 1 will activate an environmental control (e.g. Adaptivation's FreeSwitch) which will activate a clock radio after the message plays. Message 2 will a battery operated toy for the duration of the message.
  • Page 12 Places VoicePal Pro in the Setup state Step 4: Clear relays. Step 5: Set SW2 through SW6 = OFF, ON, ON, OFF, ON. Sets up relay A for 0 second delay. Step 6: Press button #1. Attaches relay A to message 1. Step 7: Set SW2 through SW6 =ON, OFF, ON, ON, ON.
  • Page 13 Example 12: Program message 4 to turn on an adapted toy using a switch latch timer box (e.g. Adaptivation's LinkSwitch) with a six second delay. Step 1: Plug the Switch latch timer into Relay B and also the adapted toy.

  • Page 14: Factory Settings

    If you have Boardmaker, pre-sized templates are available. Use the following steps to open Adaptivation's pre-made grids. 1. Open Boardmaker 2. Under File menu, click Open.

  • Page 15: Additional Options

    Additional Options Keyguards: The VoicePal Pro has keyguards available to help the operator zero in on the desired keypad button. The keyguard helps prevent inadvertent activation of the keypad. Keyguards are available in 2, 3, 4, and 10 message formats. Carrying Case: The VoicePal Pro has a custom designed carrying case available to help protect it from bumps, spills, and other hazards.

  • Page 16: Year Limited Warranty

    VoicePal Pro Waranty 1 Year Limited Warranty Your Adaptivation VoicePal Pro was carefully tested and inspected before it was shipped from the factory. We warrant this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 17 Fax: (605) 335-4446 e-mail: info@adaptivation.com Please clean your VoicePal Pro before returning it to Adaptivation for service. This is not a medical device. It should not be used where incorrect or faulty operation could reasonably be expected to result in injury or worse!

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