User's Manual

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RECORDING YOUR QUICK TALK
TM
VOICE MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................
Each of the four Quick Talk
TM
inputs can be programmed to
play two unique voice messages, a “Switch Open” message
that plays when the input changes to an OPEN or HIGH
condition, and a “Switch Closed” message that plays when the
input changes to a CLOSED or LOW condition.
Voice messages can be recorded into the Quick Talk
TM
using
the RQA/RQT PC Programmer and the electret condenser
microphone built onto the radio PCB assembly. Voice
messages can also be recorded with an incoming audio signal
from your computer. This allows you to record and store a
message onto your computer and use it for multiple Quick
Talk
TM
transmitters.
Input Messages
The length of each message is determined by two factors:
1. The number of inputs to be used.
2. If you will play both an OPEN and CLOSED message, or
just one or the other.
A total of 24 seconds is allocated for all voice messages
related to the four inputs. The 24 seconds is first divided
equally by the number of inputs you have programmed into
your Quick Talk
TM
. Each input is then divided by the number of
messages it will play, either two messages for both the OPEN
and CLOSED condition or one message if only one condition is
required.
Example: If you have programmed your Quick Talk
TM
for two
inputs, 12 seconds will be allocated to each input. If Input 1
transmits both the “Switch Open” and “Switch Closed”
messages they will each be limited to 6 seconds. If Input 2
requires only the “Switch Closed” message it can be up to 12
seconds.
Carefully consider your requirements before recording the
Quick Talk
TM
voice messages. If you decide later to use
additional inputs, all messages will have to be re-recorded.
Low Battery Message
The Low Battery message is limited to 2 seconds
When it senses the installed batteries are nearly run down, the
Quick Talk
TM
will transmit the factory-programmed message:
“Quick Talk Battery” at the scheduled time programmed on the
Power Options screen.
If you use only one Quick Talk
TM
in any area, or if you regularly
change Quick Talk
TM
batteries, the factory-programmed
message may be sufficient for your application. You may also
re-record the message to satisfy your specific needs.
Power Fail Message
The Power Fail message is limited to 2 seconds
When the Quick Talk
TM
is powered with an external +12 VDC
supply and batteries are installed as a back-up, the RQT will
transmit the Power Fail Message on a scheduled basis for as
long as the +12 VDC external supply is not detected.
Location Message
The Location message is limited to 2 seconds
When installing more than one Quick Talk
TM
on a single
frequency it may be desirable to record a unique Location
Message to identify each individual Quick Talk
TM
. When
enabled, the Location Message will be played after the TX
Alert Tone and before the Input Message.
To record your Quick Talk
TM
Voice Messages using the on-
board microphone:
1. Read the existing radio programming.
2. Enter the Number of Inputs you will be using and program
the RQT for this change.
3. Select the Input, or Power Option, for the message you
will be recording.
4. Press the RECORD button for the message to be
recorded. The Record Message dialog box will appear.
5. Select Microphone Record.
6. The following dialog box will appear. Record the message
per the instructions, then press OK to exit record mode.
Message recording will automatically terminate after the
allotted Length of Message time if the record button has
not been released.
7. The RECORDED textbox will now indicate that the
message is recorded.
8. After you have recorded a message you can review it by
pressing the associated PLAY button. The Quick Talk
TM
will transmit the message on the transmit frequency
associated with the input selected.