Talker II
The Talker is a Phonetic Only ITC device. Creating Speech from changes in the EM fields around the device.
- 4 modes
- Internal speaker
- Requires 3 AAA batteries.
Talker II User Guide
Setting up the Talker II
- The Talker II requires 3 AAA batteries, not included. Make sure to use high quality, brand name lithium batteries.
- Carefully remove back cover and install batteries in their proper orientation; note the + and – of the batteries.
- The Power Switch is on the front of the Talker II. To turn ON, slide the switch to the left. To turn OFF, slide to the right.
- The Talker should begin to flash the indicator light about once every 4 – 5 seconds. You should hear occasional “phonemes,” the pieces of speech.
To change modes
- Press the Mode switch on the front. (Note: when changing modes, hold the mode button down until the Talker begins to announce the next mode.)
- The Talker will announce the mode as “Mode 1,” Mode 2,” etc.
To Change Modes
- Press the Mode switch on the front. (Note: when changing modes, hold the mode button down until the Talker begins to announce the next mode.)
- The Talker will announce the mode as “Mode 1,” Mode 2,” etc.
Talker II Modes
Mode 1 - Phonetic Mode
Speech is formed by using phonemes, the basic blocks of human speech.
Mode 2 - Phonetic Mode with White Noise
Speech is formed by using phonemes, the basic blocks of human speech. Accompanied by White Noise.
Mode 3 - Reverse Phonetic Mode
Speech is formed by using phonemes, the basic blocks of human speech then played in reverse order.
Mode 4 - Reverse Phonetic Mode with White Noise
Speech is formed by using phonemes, the basic blocks of human speech then played in reverse order. Accompanied by White Noise.
Changing the Gain
The GAIN is the sensitivity of the device. The higher the Gain, the MORE sensitive; the lower the Gain, the LESS sensitive the device will be.
The levels of the Gain range from 1 to 10.
The factory default is set at 3.
To increase or decrease the sensitivity
- While unit is turned OFF, press and hold the MODE button.
- Keep holding the MODE button and turn the unit on.
- Once the Red indicator lights come on, release the MODE button. The unit will keep repeating the level at which the gain is set.
- Press the MODE button to increase to the next level. The unit will announce the new level.
- Once you have reached the level of Gain you want, turn off the unit.
- When you reach Level 10, the unit will start over again at Level 1.
- When you turn the unit back on, the Gain will be set to the new level.
- The Gain will stay at this level until you reset it.