Soundbyte Solutions Parrotplus Instructions Manual

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Parrotplus
Parrotplus2
2024 Revision
Soundbyte Solutions (UK) Ltd
The Old Stores, Leigh, Dorset, DT9 6HW, 01935 873824
sales@soundbytesolutions.co.uk, www.soundbytesolutions.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Instructions Parrotplus Parrotplus2 2024 Revision Soundbyte Solutions (UK) Ltd The Old Stores, Leigh, Dorset, DT9 6HW, 01935 873824 sales@soundbytesolutions.co.uk, www.soundbytesolutions.co.uk...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................2 Tests, noises and languages available ..............2 HARDWARE ........................3 Equipment ........................ 3 Hardware setup and information ................4 HANDSET ........................5 Navigating the menu and selecting options ............. 6 Adjusting the volume ....................6 SYSTEM START UP ......................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    These instructions are for the Parrotplus/Parrotplus2 units with the firmware Revision P+ 3.02 and speech file version 300. The Parrotplus system is a menu driven device that allows a variety of speech discrimination tests to be performed with a variety of background noises.
  • Page 4: Hardware

    HARDWARE Equipment Standard case with transportation strap and protective foam separators Handset Main speaker (speech and noise) Grey cable with distance markers (connecting cable) Battery charger Parrotplus2 (additional parts): Secondary speaker (noise) Blue cable (main to secondary speaker connecting cable Test Materials &...
  • Page 5: Hardware Setup And Information

    The Parrotplus can be used while charging the battery. If it fails, the system needs to be returned in its carrier bag with all its equipment for diagnostics and repair.
  • Page 6: Handset

    HANDSET WARNING Your Parrotplus is supplied with a 6V 300mA charging unit to recharge the battery. Do not use any other DC power source with the Parrotplus, as this will damage the battery, invalidate your warranty and may damage the Parrotplus handset. If you lose the charger...
  • Page 7: Navigating The Menu And Selecting Options

    Navigating the menu and selecting options Your current selection will always be highlighted. Keys 5 [] and 7 [] allow you to scroll up and down in a menu. A symbol at the bottom left of the screen indicates that there are further options available if you scroll down.
  • Page 8: System Start Up

    File System OK DSP System OK This should be immediately followed by the firmware screen. PARROT PLUS P+4.01 COPYRIGHT Soundbyte Solutions 2007-2024 This screen only remains visible for a short time. The unit should then display the SELECT A TEST menu.
  • Page 9: Menu Structure Diagram

    Menu structure diagram SELECT A TEST Step 1 SELECT NOISE TYPE Step 2 SETUP TEST Press SELECT Step 3 Press MENU TEST OPTIONS Step 4 Cal Check Available Toys* Voice Test Mode Noise Type Carrier Phrase* Return Exit Noise Cal Distance *Only for toy tests Press MENU to go back to step 3 PLAY TEST...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Test

    SETTING UP THE TEST Select a test SELECT A TEST This is the first menu. It allows the user to select a test from a list of tests. The McCormick Toy Test range of tests on your handset would EAL Toy Test have been specified when the unit was purchased.
  • Page 11: Setup Test Screen

    Setup test screen McTT in WB noise This is the third menu, and it shows the Noise Voice options selected so far. It is here that Male you can change your speech and noise levels. Level Level When SETUP TEST is showing at the Setup test bottom of the screen, the following operations can be performed:...
  • Page 12: Options Menu

    OPTIONS MENU Test options This is accessed by pressing menu from the SETUP TEST menu. The arrow shows there are further options on the next screen. All tests have the following options: Cal Check perform a calibration check Voice toggle between male or female voices Test Mode toggle between auto or manual tests Noise Type...
  • Page 13: Calibration Tone

    CALIBRATION Calibration check TONE This option allows you to verify the sound level of your system in a particular Main Speaker environment by playing a calibration 60 dB(a) @ 75 cms noise. The speaker output is measured at 60dB for the default distance of 75cm. [Select] to Pause A short burst of noise will play from the main speaker.
  • Page 14: Test Mode

    Test mode This menu allows you to change the playback test mode from Auto to Manual presentations. In Manual test mode you will have to Test Mode press the SELECT key each time a new word is to be spoken. In Auto test mode, Auto the test will automatically run through a Manual...
  • Page 15: Noise Calibration Distance

    Noise calibration distance This option allows you to change the Select Noise Distance calibration distance for the secondary speaker on the Parrotplus2 only. The 75 cms calibration distance for the noise source 100 cms can be changed from 75cm to 100cm and remains set until you select this menu option again, or power the unit down.
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