Ability Research AbilitySpeaker User Manual And Instructions

Manual is about: Private Speaker System

Summary of AbilitySpeaker

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    Abilityspeaker ™ private speaker system user manual and instructions ability research, inc. Minnetonka, mn.

  • Page 2: What Is The Abilityspeaker?

    What is the abilityspeaker? The abilityspeaker system allows auditory scanning users to hear “prompts” on a private pillow speaker and play the messages publicly on a separate loudspeaker. The system includes both the pillow speaker and the separate loudspeaker. It is intended to be used with the ac...

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    Note be sure to read and save this intruction booklet. Connecting the abilityspeaker to the actionvoice-2a ****** important ***** notethe abilityspeaker must be used with an actionvoice-2a (model number actv-2a). The label on the bottom of the actionvoice shows the model number. If you have any othe...

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    Connect to actionvoice "switch closure output 2" jack figure 1. Connecting the abilityspeaker connect to actionvoice "speaker/phones" jack plug pillow speaker in here speaker/phones switch closure output 2 switch closure output 1 pillow speaker ability speaker instructions 3.

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    4 ability speaker instructions.

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    Setting the actionvoice -2a to use the ability speaker note: the ability speaker is for use with auditory scanning. Please refer to the actionvoice instruction manual for information on programming and recording/playing prompts and messages while in auditory mode. Here is a quick summary diagram of ...

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    Step 2: set option 2. Make sure scanning and auditory mode are also set. (when auditory mode is set, messages and prompts will play through both the pillow speaker and the abilityspeaker, while only messages will play through the abilityspeaker.) step 3: to get out of setup mode, press the “record/s...

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    Intended that the speaker be placed near enough to the user’s ear to easily hear prompts while keeping the volume level low enough to avoid others hearing or being distracted by the prompts. Noteoutput 2 functions for the actionvoice are not available when the abilityspeaker is plugged in and option...

  • Page 9: Speaker

    Location and mounting of the abilityspeaker and pillow speaker the pillow speaker should be located conveniently for the user to hear quitely played prompts. It should be mounted (using velcro™ or a similar product) to the back of the enclosure rather than using the cord to suspend it. It should be ...

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    Weight (with pillow speaker) 4 to 5 oz operating temperature 50 o f to 90 o f *subject to change without notice appendix b. In case of difficulty there are no user-serviceable parts inside do not open the case or attempt service. Contact ability research, inc for service at (612) 939-0121 s1.No soun...

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    2.Sound through the pillow speaker is ok but no sound through the abilityspeaker. Make sure there are messages recorded (prompts will only play through the pillow speaker). Make sure the connectors on the cable from the abilityspeaker are plugged into the proper connectors on the actionvoice. Make s...

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    The speaker inside will likely be damaged by water or other liquids. If liquid is accidentally spilled into the abilityspeaker, do not use it and contact ability research before using it further. Never carry or handle the abilityspeaker, actionvoice, or pillow speaker by the cords. Hold the connecto...

  • Page 13: One-Year Limited Warranty

    One-year limited warranty ability research, inc. (“ari”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. If you discover a defect, ari will repair (or replace at ari option) the defective product at no charge (except for shipping and h...

  • Page 14: Important Safeguards

    Important safeguards 1. Read instructions - all the safety and operating instructions in this manual should be read be for operating the abilityspeaker™. 2. Retain instructions - this manual should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed warnings - all warnings and instructions on the abilityspeak...

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    9. Replacement parts - when replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by ability research, inc. - unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 10.Servicing - there are no user-serviceable components in the ...