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Toa EV-20R Instruction Manual

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SOUND REPEATER
Note
This manual applies to the data transfer software program Version 4.0 or later.
If the different version* has already been installed in your PC, a window pops up
and prompts you to select "Repair EV-20PCENG" or "Remove EV-20PCENG"
during the program installation. Be sure to select "Remove EV-20PCENG" to
delete the already installed program, and then reinstall the 4.0 or later version of
the program. (Refer to
* To confirm the program version, select Help from the menu bar on the
program screen.
Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit.
We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.
SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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EV-20R
PM-20EV
EV-20A
EV-20S
S-20S

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  • Page 1 SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SOUND REPEATER EV-20R PM-20EV EV-20A EV-20S S-20S Note This manual applies to the data transfer software program Version 4.0 or later. If the different version* has already been installed in your PC, a window pops up and prompts you to select "Repair EV-20PCENG" or "Remove EV-20PCENG"...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................3 2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................3 3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................3 4. CD-ROM FILE CONFIGURATION ............... 4 5. SOFTWARE PROGRAM INSTALLATION 5.1. USB Driver Installation ..................5 5.2. Installing the Data Transfer Software Program ..........

  • Page 3: General Description

    1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The software program described in this manual is a data transfer program used to enable communications between the TOA Sound Repeater and a computer (PC). Audio data can be transferred bi-directionally. For your convenience, the supplied CD-ROM also provides the sample audio data of chime tones and BGM in the sample data folder.

  • Page 4: Cd-Rom File Configuration

    4. CD-ROM FILE CONFIGURATION The unit's supplied CD-ROM is configured as follows: CD-ROM ReadmeENG.txt Describes the supplied software's operating environment requirements and update log data. Please read this before using the software. English Contains the following folders and files in English. EV20 Software Instructions for the data transfer software program.

  • Page 5: Software Program Installation

    5. SOFTWARE PROGRAM INSTALLATION To use the USB function, install the software programs in the PC. Two software programs need to be installed: The USB driver and data transfer software programs. Notes • Before operating, confirm the CD-ROM drive letter (such as E or F) of the PC to be used. The drive letter is displayed near the CD-ROM icon in "My Computer."...
  • Page 6 Step 6. Select the source to copy. Pull down the "Copy files from:" menu to select "\Driver" in the CD drive. Note: The drive letter may differ depending on the PC to be used. Step 7. Click the OK button to start driver installation. The screen disappears in several seconds and the driver installation is completed.

  • Page 7: Installing The Data Transfer Software Program

    5.2. Installing the Data Transfer Software Program Step 1. Start the PC. Step 2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM drive. Step 3. Double-click "CD-ROM Drive" from "My Computer" icon on the desktop screen. Step 4. Select "English" folder and double-click "EV20ENG.msi." The following screen is displayed on the PC screen.
  • Page 8 Step 5. Click the Next button according to the instructions on the screen until the installation is completed. The Data Transfer Program "EV20man.exe" file has been installed in the designated folder (c:\ProgramFiles\EV-20PCENG\ by default). Step 6. Click the Close button. The screen disappears, completing the software program installation.

  • Page 9: Software Startup

    6. SOFTWARE STARTUP Note Install the USB driver and data transfer program in a PC, then connect the PC to the Sound Repeater. For more information regarding software installation and connections, please refer to the separately supplied instruction manual. The data transfer software program can be started by double-clicking on the shortcut icon created on the desktop screen during installation.

  • Page 10: Screen Description

    7. SCREEN DESCRIPTION 7.1. Sound Repeater Memory Area The screen is used to display the Sound Repeater's recorded audio data, save the unit's recorded audio data to the PC, or delete these data one by one. The Sound Repeater's playback and recording operations can also be controlled.
  • Page 11 [Control] [Memory Buttons] The connected Sound Repeater can be remotely Enable the writing or deletion of individual audio operated by the PC. Displayed buttons differ data. according to the Repeater model connected. (13) Read (6) PLAY Saves selected audio data recorded on the Plays back selected audio data.

  • Page 12: Pc Hard Disk Area

    7.2. PC Hard Disk Area This screen is used to program or pre-edit audio data to be transferred to the Sound Repeater. Data transfer and backup are carried out for the entire Repeater data (all audio data and information for individual projects are processed in a single operation).
  • Page 13 [Information] (35) Size (Sec) Displays the audio file length in seconds. Data regarding the project can be entered and stored. (36) Free space Indicates the remaining memory capacity of the (24) Project name Sound Repeater's internal memory or The name of the project is entered and SmartMedia card.

  • Page 14: Wave File Audition Area

    7.3. Wave File Audition Area This screen is used to preview the Wave files in the loaded CD-ROM or the PC hard disk. (44) (45) (43) (46) (43) Wave file display area Displays the sample data folder in the supplied (45) Start audition CD-ROM when the CD-ROM is loaded in the The Wave file selected in the Wave file display...

  • Page 15: Usable Audio Data

    8. USABLE AUDIO DATA The sample audio data contained in the supplied CD-ROM or previously prepared by the customer can be read and written to the Sound Repeater. 8.1. Sample Data For your convenience, the CD-ROM provides the sample audio data of chime tones and BGM. Use the sample data in the [\English\Sample data] folder as required by writing them into the Sound Repeater.

  • Page 16: Linking Wave Files To Create New Files

    8.3. Linking Wave Files to Create New Files New Wave files can be created by using the data transfer software program to link sample audio data or previously prepared customer Wave files. Step 1. Click the Link wave files button. A dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 17 Step 2. Click the Browse button for the "1st file." A dialog box is displayed. Step 3. Select the file to link, and click the Open button. The selected filename is displayed in the"1st file" field. Step 4. Select the "2nd file" using the same procedure.
  • Page 18 Step 5. Click the Start button. A dialog box is displayed. Step 6. Designate the save destination, then enter and save the filename of the linked files. Note Up to 8 alphanumeric characters/underbar can be entered as the filename, followed by the ".WAV" Step 7.

  • Page 19: Audio Data Transfer To The Sound Repeater

    9. AUDIO DATA TRANSFER TO THE SOUND REPEATER 9.1. Creating and Writing the Entire Repeater Data Create the entire Repeater information and audio data (for individual projects) in the PC Hard Disk area, and transfer the created files to the Sound Repeater Memory area for writing. Note In this method, all data are written in a single operation.
  • Page 20 Step 4. Click the Enter button. The dialog box for selecting the save destination is displayed. When operating the Enter button a second time or thereafter, the dialog box for opening the file appears (as shown in Step 7) instead of the dialog box for selecting the save destination, omitting Steps 4 –...
  • Page 21 Step 7. Click the OK button. A dialog box is displayed. Step 8. Designate the names of the folder and file containing the audio data to be programmed, then click the Open button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Step 9. Click Yes. The programmed audio file is displayed on the PC Hard Disk area.
  • Page 22 Step 10. Enter information in the Comment column as required. Step 11. Click the Interval pull-down menu to select the repeat interval as required. (Only the Sound Repeater without an interval setting function) Tips • The term "Interval" refers to the repeat plyaback interval that represents the time between the end of the previous audio data and the start of the next audio data.
  • Page 23 Step 13. Click the One-Touch Write button [<<] in the center of the screen. The confirmation dialog is displayed. Step 14. Click Yes. The dialog for designating the save destination is displayed. Step 15. Designate the save destination and click the Save button. If the save destination is not changed, programmed data are stored in the folder created in Step 6.
  • Page 24 Step 16. Click OK. After the Sound Repeater is formatted, files in the PC Hard Disk area are copied to the Sound Repeater Memory area and written into the Sound Repeater. The time required for a One-Touch data writing, depends on the size of the file to be transferred. (Minimum: 40 seconds;...

  • Page 25: Writing Individual Audio Data To The Sound Repeater

    9.2. Writing Individual Audio Data to the Sound Repeater Specific audio data can be written to or deleted from only the Sound Repeater Memory area if the PC backup does not need. However, entry into the Comment column cannot be performed in the Sound Repeater memory area.
  • Page 26 Step 2. Click the Write button. A dialog box is displayed. Step 3. Designate the names of the folder and file containing the audio data to be written, then click the Open button. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. Note Two or more audio data with the same filename cannot be programmed.

  • Page 27: Deleting Individual Audio Data

    9.2.2. Deleting individual audio data Step 1. Click the button corresponding to the audio data to be deleted. Step 2. Click the Clear button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 28 Step 3. Click Yes if the displayed filename is correct. The audio data recorded on the Sound Repeater is deleted.

  • Page 29: Recorded Data Backup

    10. RECORDED DATA BACKUP Data recorded with the Sound Repeater-whether individual audio data or for the entire Repeater unit-can be backed up by transferring them to a PC. Note Starting the data transfer software program with the Sound Repeater connected to a PC causes the data within the Repeater to be automatically read and displayed in the Sound Repeater Memory area.
  • Page 30 Step 2. Click the Backup button [>>] in the center of the screen. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Step 3. Click Yes. The dialog box for selecting the save destination is displayed. Note Be sure to enter the project name. Files cannot be saved if no project name has been entered. Step 4.
  • Page 31 Step 5. Click Yes. A folder with the same name as the project name is created, into which the EV-20.CSV file is stored. A dialog box is displayed after storage completion. Note Do not delete the created file in the folder nor change the name. Step 6.

  • Page 32: Individual Audio Data Backup

    10.2. Individual Audio Data Backup Use the Sound Repeater Memory area to save only Sound Repeater's recorded audio data in files to a PC or other external storage media. Step 1. Click the button corresponding to the audio data to be backed up.
  • Page 33 Step 2. Click the Read button. The save destination dialog box is displayed. Step 3. Designate the save destination and save after changing the filename as required. Note The filename of the file to be backed up can be changed, however the original filename existing in the Sound Repeater cannot be changed while in the Sound Repeater Memory area.

  • Page 34: Backed-Up Data Transfer

    11. BACKED-UP DATA TRANSFER Entire Repeater data (for individual projects) that has been backed up to a PC can be transferred again to the Sound Repeater and reused. Step 1. Click the Open button. A dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 35 Step 2. Select the "EV20.CSV" file located in the project name folder to be opened, then click the Open button. The stored entire Repeater data (for individual projects) is read and displayed on the PC Hard Disk area. Step 3. Click the One-Touch Write button [<<] in the center of the screen. The dialog box for confirmation is displayed.
  • Page 36 Step 4. Click Yes. The save destination dialog box is displayed. Step 5. Designate the save destination and click the Save button. If no change is made to the save destination, programmed data is stored in the backed up folder. Once the audio data recorded on the EV-20A have been saved into the PC, the saved data (file) is updated when written into the EV-20A again.
  • Page 37 Step 6. Click the OK button. After the Sound Repeater has been formatted, data in the PC Hard Disk area is copied to the Sound Repeater Memory area, allowing the data to be written to the Sound Repeater. The time required for a One-Touch data writing depends on the size of the file to be transferred. (Minimum: 40 seconds;...

  • Page 38: Controlling The Sound Repeater

    12. CONTROLLING THE SOUND REPEATER Sound Repeaters can be remotely operated from a connected PC. (Functions to be controlled are limited.) 12.1. Playback Recorded contents are activated from the PC and played back. The selected audio data can be individually played back.

  • Page 39: Recording (Except The Ev-20S And S-20S)

    12.2. Recording (except the EV-20S and S-20S) Recordings can be made into selected audio data areas through PC activation. This results in the same operation as when the Record key on the Sound Repeater is pressed. Step 1. Click the button corresponding to the audio data are to be recorded into. Note If the Repeater is a PM-20EV, CHIME A (pre-announcement chime tone) and CHIME B (post- announcement chime tone) cannot be recorded.

  • Page 40: Formatting

    12.3. Formatting Initializes the Sound Repeater's internal memory. Formats the SmartMedia card installed in the Sound Repeater when the Repeater model uses the SmartMedia card. All audio data are deleted in a single operation. This operation is identical to the simultaneous deletion performed using the Sound Repeater's key. (All Repeaters cannot perform this simultaneous deletion.) Step 1.
  • Page 41 Step 3. 3-1. When the Repeater model is PM-20EV A dialog box is displayed to ask whether or not a chime function will be used. Click Yes when using the chime. Formatting deletes chime data as well. Therefore, follow the above procedures to restore chime data to the factory-preset status* CHIME A (for pre-announcement): sign0025.wav Ascending 4-tone chime CHIME B (for post-announcement): sign0020.wav Descending 4-tone chime...
  • Page 42 Step 4. Click OK.

  • Page 43: Activating The Ev-20A

    12.4. Activating the EV-20A Click the Start button to activate the EV-20A after making settings or read/write operations on this software program. Note Leave the EV-20A's Record/Play Selector Switch in the right position (playback mode) in advance. Step 1. Click the Start button. The EV-20A operates in the status set at the unit.

  • Page 44: Initializing The Smartmedia Card (Ev-20A Only)

    12.5. Initializing the SmartMedia Card (EV-20A only) The SmartMedia card supplied with the EV-20A or formatted by the Format button on this program can be used only for the EV-20A. Clicking the "Initialize Media" button initializes the card to apply to PCs and digital cameras.
  • Page 45 Step 3. Click Yes. The SmartMedia mounted in the Sound Repeater is initialized. After initialization completion, the dialog box is displayed. Step 4. Click OK.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Power is not supplied to the Sound Check to ensure that power is being Repeater. supplied to the Sound Repeater. Cannot program or The same filename as already saved Change filenames. write files. is to be used. URL: http://www.toa.jp/ 200708...

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