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O

VERLAYS

The VoicePal Max has a built-in pouch which

enables you to easily slide in custom overlays with
pictures or symbols. Included with the VoicePal Max are
templates for the 2, 3, 4, and 10 message modes. These
templates also have punch outs for the scanning LEDs.
Boardmaker from Mayer-Johnson is a popular program
which allows you to make custom overlays with many
symbols to choose from. If you have Boardmaker, pre-
sized templates are available. Use the following steps to
open Adaptivation templates.

1. Open Boardmaker
2. Under File menu, Open
3. Open the Pre-made folder
4. Open the folder named “Adaptiv”
5. Choose the template you wish to use.

A

DDITIONAL

O

PTIONS

K

EYGUARDS

The VoicePal Max 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.

C

ARRYING

C

ASE

The VoicePal Max has a custom designed carrying

case available to help protect it from bumps, spills, and
other hazards. The carrying case can be hung over the
shoulder, worn around the waist to provide easy access.

32

E

XTERNAL

S

CANNING

O

VERLAY

External visual scanning is possible with the

VoicePal Max using the External Scanning Overlay.
Objects such as glasses, toys, utensils, or large photos or
symbols can be scanned by placing the four large LED
lights on the objects to facilitate very concrete scanning
capability.

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Voice Pal Max records but does not play back.

Is volume turned up?
Are batteries in correctly?
Batteries may be too low. Try new ones.
If external speaker is used, does it work?
Is Delayed Activation being used? If so press the button
for required length of time.
Are you in Auditory scan mode without a scanning
speaker plugged in?
Do you have any relays programmed with reinforcement
delay?
Is the VoicePal Max programmed for 2, 3, or 4 message
mode? Keep in mind that some keypad buttons and
corresponding external switch jacks are intentional dead
spaces and won’t activate messages.

VoicePal Max will not go into RECORD mode.

Firmly press the record button for two to three seconds
until the flashing Record light comes on solid, then
release.
Make sure SW1= ON.
Make sure batteries are fresh.
Make sure ON/OFF Volume switch is on.

Summary of Contents for VoicePal

Page 1: ...IC FEATURES 9 BATTERIES 9 DIP SWITCHES 10 MESSAGE CONFIGURATION 11 RECORDING MESSAGES 13 REPEAT MODE 14 DELAYED ACTIVATION 14 SCANNING OPERATION 15 TWO SWITCH SCANNING 16 VISUAL SCANNING 16 SCANNING CYCLE MODE AFTER MESSAGE ACTIVITY 17 TWO BUTTON SCANNING 19 AUDITORY SCANNING 19 STANDARD AUDITORY SCANNING 20 CUE WORD AUDITORY SCANNING 21 RECORDING CUE WORDS 22 SEQUENTIAL MESSAGING 23 TWO BUTTON SE...

Page 2: ...seconds each 10 messages 6 or 9 seconds each 10 front panel buttons select prerecorded natural voice messages 4 Message selection using external switches including Adaptivation s Taction Pads and 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 Variable delayed activation of messa...

Page 3: ...dge of the VoicePal Max DIP Switches refer to the small slide switches numbered 1 through 6 located on the lower edge of the VoicePal Max LED is short for light emitting diode It refers to the small red lights on the VoicePal Max 1 Blank 10 message templates are included with your VoicePal Max Make an overlay with symbols appropri ate for your application then insert it into the pouch on the top o...

Page 4: ... hold the Record button until the Record LED turns off 2 Make sure the volume knob is turned up 3 Press button 1 on the keypad or external switch plugged into Jack 1 The message will play 4 Repeat step 3 with other keypad buttons 8 SCANNING SELECTION 1 Connect an external switch into the Scan jack 2 Press and release the switch to activate scanning 3 When the LED corresponding to the desired messa...

Page 5: ...e by placing SW1 in the ON position To record messages or to play them back the VoicePal Max must be in the Active state The VoicePal Max is placed in the Setup state by placing SW1 in the OFF position The following chart contains DIP switch settings and can be found on the back of your VoicePal Max This chart can be used as a quick reference guide to programming ACTIVE STATE Switch1 ON SETUP STAT...

Page 6: ...ESSAGES SW1 ON Active state SW 3 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 seconds with the 90 second model The space between 12 the right and left halves is intentional dead space THREE MESSAGES SW1 ON Active state...

Page 7: ...lly held or released SW5 OFF the message will continue to repeat up to 10 times until the button or switch is released DELAYED ACTIVATION Typically when a keypad or external switch is pressed the corresponding message plays back immedi ately A 1 2 1 or 1 1 2 second delay can be added This means the keypad button or external switch must be held down for the length of the delay before a message play...

Page 8: ...n is adjusted while in the Active state 16 POSITIVE SCANNING SELECTION SW5 OFF Scanning begins when the external scan button is pressed and then released When the scan button is pressed again a message is selected INVERSE SCANNING SELECTION SW5 ON Scanning begins when the scan switch is pressed and held When the scan switch is released a message is selected STEP SCANNING SELECTION SW5 ON Scanning ...

Page 9: ...tor is not pressing the scan switch the VoicePal Max will stop 18 scanning If the operator is pressing the scan switch before the end of the message the VoicePal Max will either start with message 1 or continue with the next message Example 3 Set scanning cycle mode so scanning will continue with the next message Step Action to Take Result Step 1 Note the current settings of SW1 through SW6 Step 2...

Page 10: ...he switch The switch plugged into the SE LECT jack will stop the scan and activate the desired message 20 AUDITORY SCANNING SW6 ON SW2 OFF Single button scanning There are two types of auditory scanning whole message or standard and cue word Auditory scanning type is selected in the Setup state SW1 OFF STANDARD AUDITORY SCANNING With standard auditory scanning each message plays one by one quietly...

Page 11: ...Step 5 Set SW1 ON Returns Max to Active state 22 Step 6 Return SW2 through SW6 to previous settings Step 7 Make sure SW6 is ON Continue on next page for recording RECORDING CUE WORDS The VoicePal Max re configures its memory to reserve space just for cue words To eliminate any message confusion when switching from Standard to Cue Word scanning it is best to rerecord your messages and cue words The...

Page 12: ...tes in book or theatrical reading or partici 24 pates in other oral turn taking activities Sequential Messaging is set while in the Setup state SW1 OFF Example 8 Turn Sequential Messaging on Step Action to Take Result Step 1 Note current settings of SW2 through SW6 Step 2 Set SW1 OFF Places Max in Setup state Step 3 Set SW2 through SW6 ON ON ON ON OFF Step 4 Press the Record button Turns Sequentia...

Page 13: ...icePal Max will auto matically re assign the relay to its new location in that configuration The diagrams under Message Configura tion show the message location number for each 26 configuration 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 attempts to program the relays To cle...

Page 14: ...wo separate messages Message 1 will activate an environmental control e g Adaptivation s FreeSwitch which will activate a clock radio immediately after the message plays Message two will activate a battery operated toy for the duration of the message Step Action to Take Result Step 1 Plug the Environmental control unit ECU into Relay A and also into the clock radio Plug the battery operated toy in...

Page 15: ...atch timer into Relay B and also the adapted toy Step 2 Note the current settings of SW2 through SW6 Step 3 Set SW1 OFF Places Max in Setup state Step 4 Clear previous relays Step 5 Set SW2 through SW6 Sets Relay B for 6 second 30 ON OFF OFF OFF ON delay Step 6 Press button 4 Attaches Relay B to message Record LED will flash 4 Step 7 Set SW1 ON Places Max in Active state Step 8 Return SW2 through ...

Page 16: ...e carrying case can be hung over the shoulder worn around the waist to provide easy access 32 EXTERNAL SCANNING OVERLAY External visual scanning is possible with the VoicePal Max using the External Scanning Overlay Objects such as glasses toys utensils or large photos or symbols can be scanned by placing the four large LED lights on the objects to facilitate very concrete scanning capability TROUB...

Page 17: ...utomobiles electrical motors air condi tioner If so increase the distance of the VoicePal Max from these sources While using relays you hear the relay clicking but the battery operated device does not turn on Is your battery operated device turned on Are the batteries fresh in the battery operated device Does the device work if you plug a conventional switch directly into it Did you plug the batte...

Page 18: ...detach selected relay from ON OFF ON OFF ON 0 sec delay all messages ON OFF OFF ON ON 2 sec delay ON OFF OFF OFF ON 6 sec delay OFF ON ON ON OFF Cue Word Scanning OFF ON ON OFF OFF Standard Scanning 36 VoicePal Max 1 Year Limited Warranty Your Adaptivation VoicePal Max was carefully tested and inspected before it was shipped from the factory We warrant this product to be free from defects in mater...

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