PLEXTALK PTN1/Pro
User’s Guide
TABLEOFCONTENTS
GETTING STARTED WITH PLEXTALK
Opening the Box
Player Orientation
Connecting to a Power Source
Turning the Power ON/OFF
Inserting a CD
Playing a Disc
Adjusting the Volume
Ejecting a CD
Turning off the Power
USER’S GUIDE
FOR YOUR SAFETY
BATTERY CARE
Charging the Battery
About Battery Life
Battery Operation
FEATURES OF PLEXTALK
Main Features
CONTENTS OF THE BOX
About the User’s Guide CD
Save Your Box
PLAYER ORIENTATION
CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
UNCONDITIONAL SHUT DOWN
BUTTON/KEY LAYOUT
The Face of the Unit
The Front Side of the Unit
The Rear Side of the Unit
The Left Side of the Unit
INSERTING OR EJECTING THE USER’S GUIDE (DAISY) CD
KEY DESCRIBER FUNCTION
BASIC FEATURES
Play/Stop
Rewind and Fast Forward
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
ADJUSTING THE GUIDE VOLUME
ADJUSTING THE TONE
ADJUSTING THE SPEED
CHECKING YOUR POSITION IN A DAISY BOOK
Available information
The Current position section contains the following items
The Battery info section contains the following items
The System property containing following items
The Page information containing following items
The Heading information containing following items
NAVIGATING WITHIN A DAISY BOOK
Selecting a Title
Moving by Level (Heading)
Moving by Page
Moving by Group
Moving by Time
Moving to the Beginning or End of a Title
Moving by Phrase
Bookmarks
Getting bookmark information
Set bookmarks
Navigating to bookmarks
Remove bookmarks
Resume listening from bookmark
NAVIGATING WITHIN A MUSIC CD (CD-DA) AND MP3CD.
Checking Your Position in a Music CD (CD-DA )
Available information
The Track info section contains the following items
The Disc info section contains the following items
The Battery info section contains the following items
The System property containing following items
The Current position section contains the following items
Moving by Track
Moving to the Beginning or End
Checking Your Position in an MP3CD
Available information
The Track info section contains the following items
The Battery info section contains the following items
The System property containing following items
The Current position section contains the following items
NAVIGATING WITHIN AN MP3CD
Moving by Album
Moving by Track
Moving to the Beginning or End
SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION
Setting the Sleep Timer
Canceling the Sleep Timer
How to Know the Remaining Time of the Sleep Timer
PLAYER INFORMATION
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
GETTING STARTED WITH PLEXTALK
Thank you for purchasing PLEXTALK! We hope you enjoy listening to Digital Talking Books using this unique product. This section on getting started gives you all the information you'll need to begin using PLEXTALK, from opening the box to actually playing digital talking books.
Opening the Box
The box you have just opened contains the following items: PLEXTALK , an AC/DC adapter located side of cardboard separator, a plastic bag containing documentation and the CD you are currently listening to, which contains a section on Getting Started followed by the User’s Guide.
Player Orientation
Place PLEXTALK on a flat surface in front of you with the keys uppermost. Rotate PLEXTALK so that the large built-in speaker is located on the upper right corner of the face.
Connecting to a Power Source
The first time you use PLEXTALK you should connect the unit to a power source. The batteries may have lost power during shipping even though they charged before leaving the factory.
The mains power/charging unit for PLEXTALK has a 2-pin (UK is 3-pin) mains plug which is connected to a transformer and then to a small round plug. Insert the small round plug into the back of PLEXTALK, then connect the mains plug into a power source.
Turning the Power ON/OFF
The Power ON/OFF button is the round depressed control located on the mid right of the top face. To turn the power on, press the Power ON/OFF button and hold for one second, then release. You will hear audible tones to indicate that the player is turned on and, at the same time, a green LED light will come on.
Inserting a CD
Insert the CD into the slot at the front of PLEXTALK. When inserting the CD, do not touch the readable/unlabelled surface of the disc since most damage is caused by dust and fingerprints. Hold the CD at the edges with four fingers to avoid touching the reading surface, or hook your index finger through the hole while holding the CD at the edges with your other fingers.
Playing a Disc
If the CD is read correctly, the voice guide will state the type of CD, along with the title if it is a DAISY book. If it is a CD that is not suitable for playback, or if the disc is upside down, the voice guide will say, "Improper or damaged disc". Press the Eject key to eject the disc which is located underneath the Power ON/OFF button.
Adjusting the Volume
The volume Up/Down keys are located on the top center of the face and are shaped like a half moon. Press the upper key to increase the volume or press the down key to decrease the volume.
Ejecting a CD
You'll find the Eject key located in the bottom right-hand corner on the top face. This key is square-shaped. To eject a CD, simply press the Eject key. The voice guide will say, “Eject” and after a few seconds, the CD will be ejected automatically from the insertion/ejection slot.
Turning off the Power
To turn off the power, press the Power ON/OFF button and hold for about one second. You will hear audible tones to indicate that the player is turned off and, at the same time, a green LED light will flash.
This is the End of the section on Getting Started
* Please note that this section describes only the main functions needed for reading digital talking books with PLEXTALK. For more detailed information, or if you wish to learn about all the features in detail, please refer to the following “User’s Guide” to enable you to use PLEXTALK to its full potential.
USER’S GUIDE
Welcome to PLEXTALK
Thank you for purchasing PLEXTALK! We hope you enjoy listening to Digital Talking Books with our product. PLEXTALK is designed for the visually-impaired and those with disabilities that make reading difficult. PLEXTALK gives exceptionally high performance, can be used on battery power, is reliable and is user-friendly. If you have any questions about how to operate PLEXTALK, or if you have problems with your unit, please contact local agent from whom you purchased the product. Have fun!!!
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Important note: Failure to observe the following warnings may invalidate the guarantee and could cause serious injury.
If PLEXTALK appears to be operating abnormally, or to be damaged in any way, you should contact your local agent as soon as possible.
If you hear a strange noise, or smell smoke or an odour coming from PLEXTALK, turn off the power immediately.
Only use PLEXTALK in a horizontal position.
Do not allow sand or dust to come into contact with PLEXTALK as this may lead to serious damage and could make repair impossible.
Do not use your PLEXTALK in locations where strong radio waves are emitted or where there is radiation.
Do not use PLEXTALK near electrical equipment such as TVs, radios or tuners as it may pick up additional noise from these devices.
Do not use a power supply not made for use with PLEXTALK or "electronic transformers" such as those designed for overseas travelers.
Do not use or store PLEXTALK in any of the following places as this may cause damage.
Inside cars with the windows closed in the hot sun. In direct sunlight or close to heaters, radiators etc.
Locations subject to severe vibration such as on top of a washing machine.
Locations subject to strong magnetism such as near speakers.
Wipe dust and dirt from PLEXTALK with a soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent, then wipe dry with a cloth.
Always remove the power lead from the player when cleaning your PLEXTALK.
Wipe CDs with a clean, soft cotton cloth to remove surface dirt.
When cleaning, use a straight-line motion, wiping from the center outwards.
Do not wipe the CD in a circular motion.
Do not use your player during thunderstorms.
Do not use your player near water, for example in a bathroom.
Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.
Do not remove the battery.
Do not heat the battery in a microwave oven, on a cooker or similar.
Only use the battery that was included with your PLEXTALK. Replacements are only available from Plextor or local agent.
Never disassemble, attempt to repair or modify PLEXTALK yourself.
If liquids or metal fragments should enter PLEXTALK, remove the power lead immediately.
Do not listen at high volumes for extended periods as this can lead to impaired hearing, especially when using headphones.
Do not pull the plug out by the lead when removing the power plug from PLEXTALK.
Make sure that PLEXTALK, mains adapter and mains plug are securely connected.
The CD rotates at high speed; do not stick anything that is particularly thick, such as a Braille label onto the surface.
PLEXTALK is only compatible with round CDs. Irregularly shaped CDs, such as the business card type, will cause damage and should not be used.
BATTERY CARE
Charging the Battery
When using PLEXTALK for the first time or after one month of storage, connect it to the mains power source for at least 24 hours to recharge the internal clock.
The battery will normally take 4 hours to charge fully. In order to maintain battery performance we recommend the following procedure every six months:
・Fully charge the battery
・Use on battery power until the battery is dead
・Recharge the battery for 24 Hours
About Battery Life
The battery life depends on how frequently it is used and recharged. Its capacity to store charge reduces over time. When the usable time following a charge becomes too short, you will need to replace the battery with a new one. Always contact local agent to replace the battery, do not open the battery case and never remove the battery yourself. The battery’s life may be affected by the ambient temperature and working environment.
Battery Operation
Automatic shutdown on low battery
You can hear the battery status by pressing and hold the Play/Stop key. Battery status is announced when power supply is not connected and CD is inserted.
FEATURES OF PLEXTALK
PLEXTALK has extensive playback features.
It delivers exceptionally high performance, can be used on battery power, is reliable and user-friendly. This player supports various formats and is designed for elderly people to use without any difficulty. A rechargeable battery is included that can playfor up to 5 hours without needing to be charged.
Main Features
Stylish design for elderly users which is simple and durable
Ability to Play Music CDs (CD-DA), MP3 and DAISY 2.0/2.02
Navigational voice guidance for easy use
Simple slot insertion for CDs
High performance Built-in speaker
Rechargeable battery included with an operating time of 5 hours
Sleep timer function
Time jump function for easy navigation
Play speed control for easy listening
Go to page and Go to heading function
Set bookmark, Go to bookmark and Remove bookmark
CONTENTS OF THE BOX
A PLEXTALK
A DC adapter with power code
A plastic bagcontainingdocumentation,
Quick Reference
For your safety and a Declaration Of Conformity
User’s Guide CD
About the User’s Guide CD
The user’s guide CD contains the User’s guide in DAISY format in English and in text format in English.
Save Your Box
Be sure to save the box and packing materials after unpacking PLEXTALK. The box and packing materials were designed and drop tested to ensure that the player can endure rough handling and still arrive in working condition. We hope you will never have to ship PLEXTALK back to us, however, if you do, please send it packaged in the original box.
PLAYER ORIENTATION
Place PLEXTALK on a flat surface in front of you with the keys uppermost.Rotate PLEXTALK so that the large built-in speaker is located on the upper right corner of the face. In this position the CD insertion/ejection slot is at the front of the player.
CONNECTING TO APOWER SOURCE
The first time you usePLEXTALK you should connect the unit to a power source. The batteries may have lost power during shipping even though they were charged before leaving the factory.
The mains power/charging unit for the player consists of two cables. One cable connects
the mains plug to a small oval connector and the other connects a large transformer to a small round plug.
Insert thesmall round plug on the end of the power lead into the back of PLEXTALK ensuring the supplied power lead is connected to the power supply before pluggingthe mains plug into an electrical outlet.
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
The Power ON/OFF button is the depressed round control located on the mid right of the top face.
a) To turn the power on, press the Power ON/OFF button and hold for one second, then release. You will hear audible tones to indicate that PLEXTALK is turned on and, at the same time, a green LED light will come on.
b) To turn the power off, press the Power ON/OFF button and hold for one second, then release. You'll hear one beep to indicate that PLEXTALK is turned off, and
at the same time, a green LED light will flash on and off.
UNCONDITIONAL SHUT DOWN
If PLEXTALK should lock up for any reason, you can use the Unconditional Shutdown function by pressing and holding the Power ON/OFF button and the Sleep Timer key together for 8 seconds.
BUTTON/KEY LAYOUT
The Face of the Unit
On the top center of the face are three up/down control keys shaped like a half moon. From left to right, these are the Tone, Volume and Speed controls. Press the upper key to increase the tone, volume or speed, or press the down key to decrease the volume, speed or tone. Also, numbers from 1 through 6 have been assigned to each of these keys. Number 1 is assigned to Tone Up key. Number 2 is assigned to Volume Up key. Number 3 is assigned to Speed Up key. Number 4 is assigned to Tone Down key. Number 5 is assigned to Volume Down key. Number 6 is assigned to Speed Down key.
On the center of the face, you'll find the move keys which are shaped like a cross with projecting straight lines pointing Up, Down, Left and Right. These allow you to move from page to page, from chapter to chapter or from section to section.
Also, numbers from 7, 8, 9 and 0 have been assigned to each of these keys. Number 7 is assigned to Left key. Number 8 is assigned to Up key. Number 9 is assigned to Right key. Number 0 is assigned to Down key.
Underneath you'll find a big rectangular key in the middle which is the Play/Stop key. To the left of the Play/Stop key is rewind and to the right of the Play/Stop key is fast forward. “Cancel” function is assigned to Rewind or Forward key. “Enter” function is assigned to Play/Stop key.
To the right of the Play/Stop key in the bottom right-hand corner of the unit, you'll find the rectangular Eject key, used to eject CDs from the CD slot.
The Power ON/OFF button is the round depressed control located on the right center of the face.
Just to the left of the Power ON/OFF button is a small round button which is the Sleep Timer key. You can select the desired time from 30 Min, 60 Min, 90 Min 120 Min or to OFF.
On the left center of the face, you will find an oval-shaped key. This is the Page key whichallows you go to page and heading directly.
In the left corner of the face, you will find a right-angled triangle-shaped key. This is the Bookmark key, used to set or remove a bookmark.
The Front Side of the Unit
The CD Insertion/Ejection Slot is located at the front of the unit. Insert your DAISY book, music CD or MP3CD into the slot. Once the CD has been inserted Approximately three quarters of the way in, the CD is loaded automatically. If the CD is upside down, the voice guide says, "Improper or damaged disc".
The Rear Side of the Unit
On the extreme left of the rear of the unit is the Power Input, used to connect PLEXTALK to an electrical outlet.
The Left Side of the Unit
The Headphone and External Speaker Jacks are located on the left side of the unit. The upper jack is for connecting a pedal control for hands-free use of the play/stop function And the lower jack is for connecting your earphones or external speakers.