SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SOUND REPEATER EV-20R PM-20EV EV-20A EV-20S S-20S Note This manual applies to the data transfer software program Version 4.0 or later. If the different version* has already been installed in your PC, a window pops up and prompts you to select "Repair EV-20PCENG" or "Remove EV-20PCENG" during the program installation. Be sure to select "Remove EV-20PCENG" to delete the already installed program, and then reinstall the 4.0 or later version of the program. (Refer to p. 7.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 3 2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... 3 3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 3 4. CD-ROM FILE CONFIGURATION ............................................................... 4 5. SOFTWARE PROGRAM INSTALLATION 5.1. USB Driver Installation ................................
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The software program described in this manual is a data transfer program used to enable communications between the TOA Sound Repeater and a computer (PC). Audio data can be transferred bi-directionally. For your convenience, the supplied CD-ROM also provides the sample audio data of chime tones and BGM in the sample data folder. 2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS • This CD-ROM is not an audio CD-ROM. Do not attempt to use it in an ordinary audio CD player.
. CD-ROM FILE CONFIGURATION The unit's supplied CD-ROM is configured as follows: CD-ROM ReadmeENG.txt Describes the supplied software's operating environment requirements and update log data. Please read this before using the software. English Contains the following folders and files in English. EV20 Software Instruction Manual.pdf * Instructions for the data transfer software program. EV20ENG.msi Installer program for the data transfer software program. Sample data table.
. SOFTWARE PROGRAM INSTALLATION To use the USB function, install the software programs in the PC. Two software programs need to be installed: The USB driver and data transfer software programs. Notes • Before operating, confirm the CD-ROM drive letter (such as E or F) of the PC to be used. The drive letter is displayed near the CD-ROM icon in "My Computer." • You need not install the USB driver program if the different version of the data transfer software program has already been installed in the PC. 5.
Step 6. Select the source to copy. Pull down the "Copy files from:" menu to select "\Driver" in the CD drive. Note: The drive letter may differ depending on the PC to be used. Step 7. Click the OK button to start driver installation. The screen disappears in several seconds and the driver installation is completed. [Troubleshooting when the driver cannot be installed] Cause Remedy USB cable is not correctly connected. Unplug the USB cable, then reinsert it. PC's USB disabled.
5.2. Installing the Data Transfer Software Program Step 1. Start the PC. Step 2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM drive. Step 3. Double-click "CD-ROM Drive" from "My Computer" icon on the desktop screen. Step 4. Select "English" folder and double-click "EV20ENG.msi." The following screen is displayed on the PC screen. Note If any version of the data transfer software program has already been installed in the PC, the window shown at right appears.
Step 5. Click the Next button according to the instructions on the screen until the installation is completed. The Data Transfer Program "EV20man.exe" file has been installed in the designated folder (c:\ProgramFiles\EV-20PCENG\ by default). Step 6. Click the Close button. The screen disappears, completing the software program installation. Ensure that the "EV20man.exe" file has been correctly installed.
6. SOFTWARE STARTUP Note Install the USB driver and data transfer program in a PC, then connect the PC to the Sound Repeater. For more information regarding software installation and connections, please refer to the separately supplied instruction manual. The data transfer software program can be started by double-clicking on the shortcut icon created on the desktop screen during installation.
7. SCREEN DESCRIPTION 7.1. Sound Repeater Memory Area The screen is used to display the Sound Repeater's recorded audio data, save the unit's recorded audio data to the PC, or delete these data one by one. The Sound Repeater's playback and recording operations can also be controlled. (5) (2) (6) (3) (7) (4) (8) (9) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (10) (11) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (12) (1) (1) Model number tab Displays the Model number of the Sound Repeater connected to the PC.
[Control] [Memory Buttons] The connected Sound Repeater can be remotely operated by the PC. Displayed buttons differ according to the Repeater model connected. Enable the writing or deletion of individual audio data. (6) PLAY Plays back selected audio data. (13) Read Saves selected audio data recorded on the Sound Repeater to the PC. (7) REC (except the EV-20S and S-20S) Activates the Sound Repeater to make recording into the selected audio data area. (Refer to p. 9.
7.2. PC Hard Disk Area This screen is used to program or pre-edit audio data to be transferred to the Sound Repeater. Data transfer and backup are carried out for the entire Repeater data (all audio data and information for individual projects are processed in a single operation).
[Information] Data regarding the project can be entered and stored. (24) Project name The name of the project is entered and displayed. Up to 128 characters can be entered. All types of characters can be used for entry. (25) Creator The name of the creator is entered and displayed. Up to 128 characters can be entered. All types of characters can be used for entry. (26) Explanation Explanatory information about the project is entered and displayed. Up to 256 characters can be entered.
7.3. Wave File Audition Area This screen is used to preview the Wave files in the loaded CD-ROM or the PC hard disk. (44) (43) (45) (46) (43) Wave file display area Displays the sample data folder in the supplied CD-ROM when the CD-ROM is loaded in the PC. Click the plus sign (+) or double-click on the folder icon to expand the directory tree. Drag and drop the displayed files onto the filename box (18) in the Sound Repeater Memory area to write, or the filename box (33) in the PC HDD area to program.
8. USABLE AUDIO DATA The sample audio data contained in the supplied CD-ROM or previously prepared by the customer can be read and written to the Sound Repeater. 8.1. Sample Data For your convenience, the CD-ROM provides the sample audio data of chime tones and BGM. Use the sample data in the [\English\Sample data] folder as required by writing them into the Sound Repeater. You can preview these sample data on the PC. 8.2. Audio Data Creation Previously prepared customer Wave (.
8.3. Linking Wave Files to Create New Files New Wave files can be created by using the data transfer software program to link sample audio data or previously prepared customer Wave files. Step 1. Click the Link wave files button. A dialog box is displayed.
Step 2. Click the Browse button for the "1st file." A dialog box is displayed. Step 3. Select the file to link, and click the Open button. The selected filename is displayed in the"1st file" field. Step 4. Select the "2nd file" using the same procedure.
Step 5. Click the Start button. A dialog box is displayed. Step 6. Designate the save destination, then enter and save the filename of the linked files. Note Up to 8 alphanumeric characters/underbar can be entered as the filename, followed by the ".WAV" Step 7. Click the End button. Tip Numerous files can be linked together by repeating the above procedure. However, their total time length must be shorter than the Sound Repeater's maximum recording time.
9. AUDIO DATA TRANSFER TO THE SOUND REPEATER 9.1. Creating and Writing the Entire Repeater Data Create the entire Repeater information and audio data (for individual projects) in the PC Hard Disk area, and transfer the created files to the Sound Repeater Memory area for writing. Note In this method, all data are written in a single operation. Be sure to back up files before transfer, especially for important data that must not be deleted on the Sound Repeater side. 1 13 4 3 10 2 Step 1.
Step 4. Click the Enter button. The dialog box for selecting the save destination is displayed. Tip When operating the Enter button a second time or thereafter, the dialog box for opening the file appears (as shown in Step 7) instead of the dialog box for selecting the save destination, omitting Steps 4 – 6. Step 5. Designate the file (EV20.CSV) in which the project information is stored, then click the Save button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Notes • Be sure to enter the project name.
Step 7. Click the OK button. A dialog box is displayed. Step 8. Designate the names of the folder and file containing the audio data to be programmed, then click the Open button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Step 9. Click Yes. The programmed audio file is displayed on the PC Hard Disk area. Note Two or more audio data with the same filename cannot be programmed. Change filenames before programming.
Step 10. Enter information in the Comment column as required. Step 11. Click the Interval pull-down menu to select the repeat interval as required. (Only the Sound Repeater without an interval setting function) Tips • The term "Interval" refers to the repeat plyaback interval that represents the time between the end of the previous audio data and the start of the next audio data. Set delay times* are not added to the repeat interval. * Not all Sound Repeaters have this delay time setting function.
Step 13. Click the One-Touch Write button [<<] in the center of the screen. The confirmation dialog is displayed. Step 14. Click Yes. The dialog for designating the save destination is displayed. Step 15. Designate the save destination and click the Save button. If the save destination is not changed, programmed data are stored in the folder created in Step 6. A dialog box is displayed after storage completion.
Step 16. Click OK. After the Sound Repeater is formatted, files in the PC Hard Disk area are copied to the Sound Repeater Memory area and written into the Sound Repeater. Tip The time required for a One-Touch data writing, depends on the size of the file to be transferred. (Minimum: 40 seconds; Maximum: 3 minutes) A dialog box is displayed on writing completion. Step 17. Click OK.
9.2. Writing Individual Audio Data to the Sound Repeater Specific audio data can be written to or deleted from only the Sound Repeater Memory area if the PC backup does not need. However, entry into the Comment column cannot be performed in the Sound Repeater memory area. Note Starting the data transfer software program with the Sound Repeater connected to a PC causes the data within the Repeater to be automatically read and displayed in the Sound Repeater Memory area.
Step 2. Click the Write button. A dialog box is displayed. Step 3. Designate the names of the folder and file containing the audio data to be written, then click the Open button. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. Note Two or more audio data with the same filename cannot be programmed. Change filenames before programming. Step 4. Click Yes. The filename is displayed, and the audio data is written into the Sound Repeater.
9.2.2. Deleting individual audio data 2 1 Step 1. Click the button corresponding to the audio data to be deleted. Step 2. Click the Clear button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Step 3. Click Yes if the displayed filename is correct. The audio data recorded on the Sound Repeater is deleted.
10. RECORDED DATA BACKUP Data recorded with the Sound Repeater-whether individual audio data or for the entire Repeater unit-can be backed up by transferring them to a PC. Note Starting the data transfer software program with the Sound Repeater connected to a PC causes the data within the Repeater to be automatically read and displayed in the Sound Repeater Memory area. If not displayed, click the Refresh button. The data within the Sound Repeater is then read and displayed. 10.1.
Step 2. Click the Backup button [>>] in the center of the screen. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Step 3. Click Yes. The dialog box for selecting the save destination is displayed. Note Be sure to enter the project name. Files cannot be saved if no project name has been entered. Step 4. Designate the destination to store the file (EV20.CSV) related to the project, then click the Save button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Note Do not change the filename (EV20.CSV).
Step 5. Click Yes. A folder with the same name as the project name is created, into which the EV-20.CSV file is stored. A dialog box is displayed after storage completion. Note Do not delete the created file in the folder nor change the name. Step 6. Click the OK button. The Sound Repeater's memory contents are backed up in the created folder and displayed in the PC Hard Disk area. The project name entered in Step 1 is also used in the Sound Repeater Memory area.
10.2. Individual Audio Data Backup Use the Sound Repeater Memory area to save only Sound Repeater's recorded audio data in files to a PC or other external storage media. Step 1. Click the button corresponding to the audio data to be backed up.
Step 2. Click the Read button. The save destination dialog box is displayed. Step 3. Designate the save destination and save after changing the filename as required. Note The filename of the file to be backed up can be changed, however the original filename existing in the Sound Repeater cannot be changed while in the Sound Repeater Memory area. To change the original filename, change the filename when reading, then write the file of which filename was changed.
11. BACKED-UP DATA TRANSFER Entire Repeater data (for individual projects) that has been backed up to a PC can be transferred again to the Sound Repeater and reused. Step 1. Click the Open button. A dialog box is displayed.
Step 2. Select the "EV20.CSV" file located in the project name folder to be opened, then click the Open button. The stored entire Repeater data (for individual projects) is read and displayed on the PC Hard Disk area. 3 Step 3. Click the One-Touch Write button [<<] in the center of the screen. The dialog box for confirmation is displayed.
Step 4. Click Yes. The save destination dialog box is displayed. Step 5. Designate the save destination and click the Save button. If no change is made to the save destination, programmed data is stored in the backed up folder. Tip Once the audio data recorded on the EV-20A have been saved into the PC, the saved data (file) is updated when written into the EV-20A again. The following dialog box is displayed. Click Yes. The dialog box is displayed after storage completion.
Step 6. Click the OK button. After the Sound Repeater has been formatted, data in the PC Hard Disk area is copied to the Sound Repeater Memory area, allowing the data to be written to the Sound Repeater. Tip The time required for a One-Touch data writing depends on the size of the file to be transferred.
12. CONTROLLING THE SOUND REPEATER Sound Repeaters can be remotely operated from a connected PC. (Functions to be controlled are limited.) 12.1. Playback Recorded contents are activated from the PC and played back. The selected audio data can be individually played back. Tip The PLAY button displayed on the EV-20A screen differs from the unit's hardware play button in operation that the hardware button plays back "messages" continuously playing "music." 2 3 1 Step 1.
12.2. Recording (except the EV-20S and S-20S) Recordings can be made into selected audio data areas through PC activation. This results in the same operation as when the Record key on the Sound Repeater is pressed. 2 4 1 Step 1. Click the button corresponding to the audio data are to be recorded into. Note If the Repeater is a PM-20EV, CHIME A (pre-announcement chime tone) and CHIME B (postannouncement chime tone) cannot be recorded. Step 2. Click the REC button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
12.3. Formatting Initializes the Sound Repeater's internal memory. Formats the SmartMedia card installed in the Sound Repeater when the Repeater model uses the SmartMedia card. All audio data are deleted in a single operation. This operation is identical to the simultaneous deletion performed using the Sound Repeater's key. (All Repeaters cannot perform this simultaneous deletion.) Step 1. Click the Format button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Step 2. Click Yes.
Step 3. 3-1. When the Repeater model is PM-20EV A dialog box is displayed to ask whether or not a chime function will be used. Click Yes when using the chime. Tip Formatting deletes chime data as well. Therefore, follow the above procedures to restore chime data to the factory-preset status*1. *1 CHIME A (for pre-announcement): sign0025.wav Ascending 4-tone chime CHIME B (for post-announcement): sign0020.wav Descending 4-tone chime The CD-ROM's sample data folder includes the above chime tone data. 3-2.
Step 4. Click OK.
12.4. Activating the EV-20A Click the Start button to activate the EV-20A after making settings or read/write operations on this software program. Note Leave the EV-20A's Record/Play Selector Switch in the right position (playback mode) in advance. Step 1. Click the Start button. The EV-20A operates in the status set at the unit. Tip The EV-20A operates independently of data selection in the audio data area. Step 2. To interrupt the unit operation, click STOP.
12.5. Initializing the SmartMedia Card (EV-20A only) The SmartMedia card supplied with the EV-20A or formatted by the Format button on this program can be used only for the EV-20A. Clicking the "Initialize Media" button initializes the card to apply to PCs and digital cameras. Step 1. Click the Initialize Media button. The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Step 2. Click Start. The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Step 3. Click Yes. The SmartMedia mounted in the Sound Repeater is initialized. After initialization completion, the dialog box is displayed. Step 4. Click OK.
13. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Remedy Cannot transfer audio data. USB cable is not correctly connected. Pull out the USB cable and reinsert it. Power is not supplied to the Sound Repeater. Check to ensure that power is being supplied to the Sound Repeater. Cannot program or write files. The same filename as already saved is to be used. Change filenames. URL: http://www.toa.
