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1. Change Mode if desired Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 loaded loaded loaded loaded loaded Set Set Set Set Set Switch 1 Switch 1 Switch 1 Switch 1 Volume Lockout Lockout Lockout Lockout Level Off of of Off 10 Set Set Set Set Set Volume Switch 2 Switch 2 Switch 2 Play Level Lockout Lockout Lockout Button 10 Off Off Off Timeout E NE SS 10 seconds Set Set Scan 25 Eu Menu Volume Delay Off Timeout 1 second 3 seconds jee Set Default Maximum Default Volume Volume Volume Off Level Off 5096 Set amp Set Maximum Maximum Volume Volume Level Level 5096 50 j NOTE Default settings are shown in brackets 10 Changing Settings for Mode 1 In Mode 1 the only settings that can be changed are Switch 1 lockout time and volume level Changing these settings follows the same procedure as changing your mode But before beginning read this section thoroughly and jot down the changes you plan to make so you are ready when asked for your selections 1 Before starting disconnect the iPod from the podWiz by removing the grey podWiz cable Also ensure that the iPod is turned off 2 2 Connect your accessibility switch to the connector on the podWiz marked 3 While pressing and holding Switch 1 connect the iPod to the podWiz with the grey cable The system will automatically turn on Continue to hold Switch 1 down for approximate2. CanAssist by t CanAssist variety Provincial Integration Support Program podWiz System User Manual University EN of Victoria 1 Table of Contents Introducing the CanPlay podWiz ee eene nn nsns arena ga sais sies ensis assa saneta sans nsn 3 System Components Checklist eee ee eee eee 4 Assembling the Components ccccccccccsssssssececececsesesseaeeesesseeeaaeeeeeceseeseaeaeeeecesesseaeeeeecsseeaaeseeeeseseeeaaaeeeeens 5 Preparing the iPod H e e uertice eere oa eet etx oae e e dE HU Vae ca ads o n e aera EEEE 6 QuickStart sessao PEDE 6 CanPlay podWiz The Five Modes of Operation sss sss ee eee eee ee 7 Mode 1 Single Button Play Pause sese 7 Mode 2 Single Button with Automatic Scan c cccccccessssssscececessesesececececeseaeaeceecescessesaeaecesesssessaeaeeeeeens 7 Mode 3 Dual Button with Manual Scans sese esse sees eee eee eee 8 Mode 4 Dual Button with Menus sss ss sese sese sees eee eee eee enne enne en nennen entr sn tenent resin inns ennt enne 8 Mode 5 Single Button Motivational Mode sss sees 9 Setting Your Mode MEM 9 Customizing Your Settings cccccsessseseseneseneneneneseecneaeseauaesusasuauauaaauaeeaeceaeaeaeceaeaeaeaeaeeeeceseceseseseeeseeeeeeess 10 Changing Settings Tor Mode 1 ec a covsue a vo PARIU tere adaga nr aaa EY RU ES 11 Changing Settings for Mode 2 irc eie E eie ed e ete a ear be ex ct e Een e EE e RE had 12 Changing Settings for Mode
3. level in single steps If you wish to decrease the volume level press and hold the switch for approximately two seconds and the prompt Volume Down will be announced Repeated presses of the switch will now decrease the volume in single steps Once the desired volume level has been reached simply wait five seconds without pressing the switch and the prompt Volume Level Set will be announced to indicate that the new volume setting has been locked in To set the Play Button Timeout The Play Button Timeout determines how long the music will play before stopping Once the volume level has been set you will hear the announcement Set Play Button Timeout Press Switch 1 repeatedly to scroll through the various timeout options 5 seconds 10 seconds 20s 30s 45s 1 minute or 5 minutes When the desired playback timeout is reached simply wait five seconds without pressing the switch The new timeout setting will be locked in and you ll hear the announcement Single button timeout set to xx where xx is the value of the new setting The system will now automatically exit the Settings menus and return to normal operation 17 Charging the podWiz System The podWiz system typically operates for 8 to 10 hours continuously on a single charge depending on listening volume levels and frequency of use It is recommended that the system be recharged overnight after each day of use to ensure that it will be ready for use the next day To
4. Backward Volume Up and Volume Down Your adapted iPod system includes either rechargeable external speakers or special headphones depending on the option you selected on your request form A power adapter is also provided for recharging the system and external speakers if applicable There are five modes of operation from which to choose so the podWiz can be tailored to meet each person s individual needs We hope you spend many hours enjoying your new podWiz system System Components Checklist Before proceeding please check to ensure your package contains the components listed below Note if you made a special request to use an armband please consult Appendix A 1 iPod to podWiz cable 2 iPod nano shown with lanyard attached 3 CanPlay podWiz 4 iPod nano Quick Start guide 5 dock adapter 6 sync cable 7 earbuds 8 power adapter for charging only oS OR E 11 9 speaker storage bag 12 headphones optional 10 rechargeable speakers 11 speaker cables Assembling the Components Follow the steps below to connect the components of your new podWiz 1 Attach the grey podWiz cable to both the iPod s docking connector located on the bottom of the iPod and the podWiz connector marked with this symbol Doing this will turn on the system 2 Connect your accessibility switch to the connector on the podWiz marked Note Switches are not included with the podWiz system For
5. choice specific album title or AII press Switch 2 to begin playing the album Mode 5 Single Button Motivational Mode Mode 5 is a training tool that helps people learn how to use the podWiz This motivational mode enables the user to play music for a pre selected amount of time by pressing a switch The amount of time the music plays can be set to 5 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 45 seconds 1 minute or 5 minutes Pressing the switch begins music playback Once the timed playback period has expired the music stops playing With the next press of the switch the timed playback is reset and the music plays again until the timeout period expires See Customizing Your Settings for details Setting Your Mode The default mode loaded at the factory is Mode 2 If Mode 2 is your choice simply follow the instructions in the Quick Start section To select an alternative mode follow the steps below 1 Before starting disconnect the iPod from the podWiz by removing the grey podWiz cable Also ensure that the iPod is turned off s 3 S 2 Now connect your accessibility switch to the connector on the podWiz marked H 3 While pressing and holding Switch 1 connect the iPod to the podWiz with the grey cable The system will automatically turn on Continue to hold Switch 1 down for approximately 10 seconds The voice prompt Select Mode will be announced At this time release Switch 1 The current mode will be anno
6. 3 eee eeerererere nene nnne nennt ni sanas esent agnis assa sss i tasas asas esse sana aas 14 Changing Settings for Mode e ee ree Ev Reve Tan Una vL VAR Ree ai dt nen SERRE UTR NEU REN ER rata 15 Changing Settings for MOde 5 siii rec tnr ise e ed e xe ar ear be era ici e rene E a repe etras 17 Charging the podWiz System sssssessessseeeeen nennen een nnne nni inna sin sn setis assai sss s eise aaa asas ases satia ansa ann 18 Restoring the podWiz to Factory Default Settings sese eee eee eee 18 Need more help aa nei rre t eti er e ec EO o ier er en inte ds 18 COUR Te e M 18 Request Tor feedback serias i rp ER ERE EUM si eens Eee sua eg asi sates eu pcne e TENET Essas Eu ken teats 19 Appendix A Using an armband with your podWiz sees nnne enne nen nnn nnne tinis 19 Introducing the CanPlay podWiz The CanPlay podWiz system consists of an off the shelf Apple iPod nano with a podWiz a device designed by CanAssist that allows people with limited dexterity mobility or vision to use the music player without having to use the iPod s click wheel to make menu choices The podWiz is compatible with a variety of switches for example a jellybean switch an EMG head switch a footswitch etc which allow navigation through the iPod menus and provide audible voice prompts for functions such as Play Pause Skip Forward Skip
7. There are several settings that can be customized in Mode 3 Changing these settings follows the same procedure as changing your mode But before beginning read this section thoroughly and jot down the changes you plan to make so you are ready when asked for your selections 1 Before starting disconnect the iPod from the podWiz by removing the grey podWiz cable Also ensure that the iPod is turned off S 2 Connect your accessibility switch to the connector on the podWiz marked 3 While pressing and holding Switch 1 connect the iPod to the podWiz with the grey cable The system will automatically turn on Continue to hold Switch 1 down for approximately 10 seconds The voice prompt Select Mode will be announced At this time release Switch 1 Assuming Mode 3 is already loaded wait a few seconds to hear Mode 3 Loaded you can also choose Mode 3 at this time if you are in a different mode 4 Now the available settings for Mode 3 will be announced in sequence If you do not want to change one of these settings simply do nothing after it has been announced and wait for the setting you want to change To set the switch lockout time After hearing Mode 3 Loaded the prompt Set the Switch 1 lockout time will be announced This setting is meant for those who have difficulty controlling their muscle movement and who might unintentionally press a switch more than once The switch lockout time is the amount of time after the initial press
8. a list of suitable switches for the podWiz system go to http www ablenetinc com Home Products Switches tabid 57 Default aspx 3 Connect your speakers or headphones to the connector on the podWiz marked Once all components are connected your system should look like this The podWiz system viewed from the front with The podWiz system viewed from the back In place speakers Note the green accessibility switch is of the speakers some people will use headphones shown as an example and is not included in the depending on which option was chosen package 4 After assembling the components you will need to charge the system If you have speakers be sure to connect the speaker charge cable to the connector on the podWiz marked B Next connect the power adapter to the connector on the iPod marked with the symbol Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet to begin charging The system will be adequately charged after approximately four hours though leaving it to charge overnight will ensure that a full charge is achieved Once the system is fully charged disconnect the power adapter On the next page follow the Quick Start instructions to begin playing the podWiz right away or read further along in the manual to choose a different mode to suit the needs of the person who will be using the system Preparing the iPod nano Refer to the manual provided with your iPod nano which you will find in a white envelope inside the
9. activity approximately 10 seconds the iPod will exit from the menu system and return to the Now Playing display NOTE While navigating through the menu system the direction of menu navigation can be changed at any time by pressing and holding Switch 2 for approximately two seconds enabling the user to back out of the menu system one level at a time if desired The steps for using Mode 4 are best illustrated with a specific example Imagine you are listening to the album Continuum by John Mayer but you d like to change your selection and listen to the album Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson 1 Pressandrelease Switch 1 The iPod goes to the top level menu and the voice prompt iPod is announced 2 Press and release Switch 1 again to scan through the top level menu items For each menu item a voice prompt will be announced When you reach the menu item Music press and release Switch 2 to enter the next menu level 3 Using Switch 1 to scan through the menu items press Switch 2 once the menu item Artists is reached 4 Use Switch 1 to scan through the list of artists Once you reach Kelly Clarkson press Switch 2 to make the selection 5 Use Switch 1 to scan through the list of Kelly Clarkson albums loaded on the iPod There may be only one album or there may be several you can select the specific album you d like to hear or select All to hear all the Kelly Clarkson albums available Once you have reached your
10. at a factory preset default volume level approximately 10 per cent of its full output Pressing the switch will alternate between the prompts On and Off Once the desired option has been announced simply wait five seconds without pressing the switch to lock in the new setting Default Volume On or Default Volume Off depending on your choice will be announced To set the maximum volume level An absolute maximum volume level for the podWiz system can be set which cannot be exceeded either accidentally or intentionally by the user By default this level is preset at 50 per cent of the maximum possible volume After the default start up volume has been defined the next prompt to be announced is Set Max Volume Level followed shortly by the prompt Volume Up A music sample will play and repeated presses of Switch 1 will increase the maximum volume level To decrease the maximum volume level press and hold Switch 1 for two seconds and the prompt Volume Down will be announced Repeated presses will now decrease the volume level Once the desired maximum volume level has been reached simply wait five seconds without pressing the button and the new maximum level will be locked in followed by the announcement Max Volume Set at xx where xx96 is a percentage of the iPod s maximum output level The system will now automatically exit the Settings menus and return to normal operation 13 Changing Settings for Mode 3
11. e connector on the podWiz marked 3 While pressing and holding Switch 1 connect the iPod to the podWiz with the grey cable The system will automatically turn on Continue to hold Switch 1 down for approximately 10 seconds The voice prompt Select Mode will be announced At this time release Switch 1 Assuming Mode 2 is already loaded wait a few seconds to hear Mode 2 Loaded you can also choose Mode 2 at this time if you are in a different mode 4 Nowthe available settings for Mode 2 will be announced in sequence If you do not want to change one of these settings simply do nothing after it has been announced and wait for the setting you want to change To set the switch lockout time After hearing Mode 2 Loaded the prompt Set the Switch 1 lockout time will be announced This setting is meant for those who have difficulty controlling their muscle movement and who might unintentionally press a switch more than once The switch lockout time is the amount of time after the initial press of a switch that subsequent presses will be ignored For example a switch lockout time of two seconds means that after the initial press of the switch all additional presses of the switch within the next two seconds will be ignored by the podWiz By default the switch lockout time for Switch 1 is off and the default for Switch 2 is off Switch 2 is not used in this mode To set the switch lockout time for Switch 1 wait for the p
12. he same volume level that was set the last time it was turned off If desired the iPod can be set to start up each time at a factory preset default volume level approximately 20 per cent of its full output Pressing the switch will alternate between the prompts On and Off Once the desired option has been announced simply wait five seconds without pressing the switch to lock in the new setting Default Volume On or Default Volume Off depending on your choice will be announced To set the maximum volume level An absolute maximum volume level for the podWiz system can be set which cannot be exceeded either accidentally or intentionally by the user By default this level is preset at 50 per cent of the maximum possible volume After the default start up volume has been defined the next prompt to be announced is Set Max Volume Level followed shortly by the prompt Volume Up A music sample will play and repeated presses of Switch 1 will increase the maximum volume level To decrease the maximum volume level press and hold Switch 1 for two seconds and the prompt Volume Down will be announced Repeated presses will now decrease the volume level Once the desired maximum volume level has been reached simply wait five seconds without pressing the button and the new maximum level will be locked in followed by the announcement Max Volume Set at xx where xx96 is a percentage of the iPod s maximum output level The system w
13. iPod carton This manual provides important information on how to charge the iPod s internal battery download and install iTunes software and load music onto your new iPod Quick Start The default operating mode for the podWiz is Mode 2 single switch with voice prompts The following Quick Start procedure assumes that a music playlist has been loaded onto the iPod and that the playlist has been selected in the iPod s menu system and is ready to play Depending on each user s needs and preferences other operating modes can be selected See the section called The Five Modes of Operation for a description of each mode If you decide on a mode other than Mode 2 go to Setting Your Mode for instructions 1 Ensure that your system components are connected as shown on the previous page To turn the system on press anywhere on the click wheel on the front of the iPod To turn the system off press and hold the iPod s Play Pause button at the bottom of the click wheel or simply stop using the system and it will turn itself off after a few minutes Press Switch 1 once to hear a list of the available commands Switch 1 is the accessibility switch that you attached to the podWiz The podWiz will announce in sequence Play Skip Forward Volume Down Volume Up Skip Backward l symbols appear on If you would like to begin playing a song press Switch 1 once again the back of the These connector When the c
14. ill now automatically exit the Settings menus and return to normal operation 16 Changing Settings for Mode 5 Two settings can be customized for Mode 5 Changing these settings follows the same procedure as changing your mode But before beginning read this section thoroughly and jot down the changes you plan to make so you are ready when asked for your selections 1 Before starting disconnect the iPod from the podWiz by removing the grey podWiz cable Also ensure that the iPod is turned off 1 2 Connect your accessibility switch to the connector on the podWiz marked 3 While pressing and holding Switch 1 connect the iPod to the podWiz with the grey cable The system will automatically turn on Continue to hold Switch 1 down for approximately 10 seconds The voice prompt Select Mode will be announced At this time release Switch 1 Assuming Mode 5 is already loaded wait a few seconds to hear Mode 5 Loaded you can also choose Mode 5 at this time if you are in a different mode 4 Nowthe available settings for Mode 5 will be announced in sequence If you do not want to change one of these settings simply do nothing after it has been announced and wait for the setting you want to change Set the volume level After hearing Mode 5 Loaded the prompt Set Volume Level will be announced followed shortly by Volume Up A music sample will begin to play Pressing Switch 1 repeatedly will increase the volume
15. in a dry environment at room temperature for a minimum of 24 hours to allow moisture to evaporate Afterwards turn the system on to assess the extent of the damage If the system is non operational contact CanAssist about the problem DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE iPod or iHome speaker cases The iPod and the iHome speakers contain lithium ion batteries Lithium ion batteries can rupture ignite or explode when exposed to high temperature environments Short circuiting a lithium ion battery can also cause it to ignite or explode and any attempt to open or modify the casing or circuitry is dangerous 18 The podWiz system should be serviced only by the qualified engineers at CanAssist Request for feedback Feedback on this device would be greatly appreciated Please send any comments to CanAssist s Client Relations Coordinator Tanya Switucka by phone at 250 853 3874 or by email at switucka uvic ca Appendix A Using an armband with your podWiz v If you requested an armband with your podWiz your package includes a flexible armband as pictured above Follow the instructions in this manual to operate the podWiz When you are ready to start using your podWiz system simply place the iPod in the armband case as shown in the photo Connect the podWiz to the iPod with the extra long cable provided The podWiz can be placed on a counter or wheelchair tray or some other stable place Adjust the armband to a comfortable tightness using
16. ired time has been reached simply wait a couple of seconds without pressing Switch 1 and the new time will be locked in You will then hear the announcement Switch 1 Lockout Set to xx seconds where xx is the value you selected Set the volume level The prompt Set Volume Level will be announced next followed shortly by Volume Up A music sample will begin to play Pressing Switch 1 repeatedly will increase the volume level in single steps If you wish to decrease the volume level press and hold the switch for approximately two seconds and the prompt Volume Down will be announced Repeated presses of the switch will now decrease the volume in single steps Once the desired volume level has been reached simply wait five seconds without pressing the switch and the prompt Volume Level Set will be announced to indicate that the new volume setting has been locked in 11 The system will now automatically exit the Settings menus and return to normal operation Changing Settings for Mode 2 There are several settings that can be customized in Mode 2 Changing these settings follows the same procedure as changing your mode But before beginning read this section thoroughly and jot down the changes you plan to make so you are ready when asked for your selections 1 Before starting disconnect the iPod from the podWiz by removing the grey podWiz cable Also ensure that the iPod is turned off 1 2 Connect your accessibility switch to th
17. lping Mode 1 Single Button Play Pause This is the most basic mode of operation requiring only a single accessibility switch to operate The switch is connected to the Switch 1 connector on the podWiz and acts as a simple toggle between Play and Pause There are no audible voice prompts in this mode Mode 1 assumes that the client or caregiver has loaded a playlist onto the iPod and that the switch will be used to control the Play and Pause functions only Mode 2 Single Button with Automatic Scan Mode 2 is the default setting for the podWiz When the switch connected to the Switch 1 connector on the podWiz is pressed and released the system s functions are announced in the following timed ordered sequence Play Pause Skip Forward Volume Down Volume Up Skip Backward NOTE If the iPod is playing a song the Play Pause function announced will be Pause conversely if the iPod is currently paused the Play Pause function announced will be Play Once the desired function in the sequence is reached Play Pause Skip Forward or Skip Backward the user presses and releases the switch a second time to select the function For volume adjustments Volume Up or Volume Down the user presses and holds the switch The volume will increase for Volume Up or decrease for Volume Down until the desired volume is reached at which point the user releases the switch to lock in the new volume setting This procedure is described i
18. ly 10 seconds The voice prompt Select Mode will be announced At this time release Switch 1 Assuming you have previously chosen Mode 1 wait a few seconds to hear Mode 1 Loaded you can also choose Mode 1 at this time if you are in a different mode 4 The available settings for Mode 1 will be announced in sequence If you do not want to change one of these settings simply do nothing after it has been announced and wait for next setting to be announced To set the switch lockout time After hearing Mode 1 Loaded the next prompt Set the Switch 1 lockout time will be announced This setting is meant for those who have difficulty controlling their muscle movement and who might unintentionally press a switch more than once The switch lockout time is the amount of time after the initial press of a switch that subsequent presses will be ignored For example a switch lockout time of two seconds means that after the initial press of the switch all additional presses of the switch within the next two seconds will be ignored by the podWiz By default the switch lockout time for Switch 1 is off and the default for Switch 2 is off Switch 2 is not used in this mode To change the switch lockout time for Switch 1 wait for the prompt Set Switch 1 lockout to be announced followed by the current lockout value Subsequent presses of Switch 1 will cycle through the list of available lockout times 1 2 3 4 5 seconds and Off Once the des
19. n more detail in Customizing Your Settings Mode 3 Dual Button with Manual Scan Mode 3 allows for quicker scanning of functions such as Play Skip Forward and so on Mode 3 is identical to Mode 2 except that a second accessibility switch is used to manually scan through the functions and volume controls In this mode Switch 1 acts as the Scan switch and Switch 2 acts as the Select switch This second switch is attached to the connector on the podWiz marked Mode 4 Dual Button with Menus Mode 4 is the same as Mode 3 with added capability to allow for navigation through the iPod s menu system This is the most advanced operation mode As above connect a second accessibility switch to 2 the connector on the podWiz marked While a song is playing and the Now Playing screen is shown in the iPod s display a quick press and release of Switch 2 immediately navigates to the iPod s top level menu and the voice prompt iPod is announced the song continues to play during this procedure Quick press and release actions on Switch 1 are now used to scan through the items listed in the top level menu Voice prompts are announced for each menu item as it is highlighted Once the desired menu item is reached Switch 2 is used to select it In the next menu level pressing Switch 1 scans the desired menu items and Switch 2 is used to select the item of choice and so on until the desired item has been selected After a period of switch in
20. n the changes you plan to make so you are ready when asked for your selections 1 Before starting disconnect the iPod from the podWiz by removing the grey podWiz cable Also ensure that the iPod is turned off e 2 Connect your accessibility switch to the connector on the podWiz marked g 3 While pressing and holding Switch 1 connect the iPod to the podWiz with the grey cable The system will automatically turn on Continue to hold Switch 1 down for approximately 10 seconds The voice prompt Select Mode will be announced At this time release Switch 1 Assuming Mode 4 is already loaded wait a few seconds to hear Mode 4 Loaded you can also choose Mode 4 at this time if you are in a different mode 4 Now the available settings for Mode 4 will be announced in sequence If you do not want to change one of these settings simply do nothing after it has been announced and wait for the setting you want to change To set the switch lockout time After hearing Mode 4 Loaded the prompt Set the Switch 1 lockout time will be announced This setting is meant for those who have difficulty controlling their muscle movement and who might 15 unintentionally press a switch more than once The switch lockout time is the amount of time after the initial press of a switch that subsequent presses will be ignored For example a switch lockout time of two seconds means that after the initial press of the switch all additional presses of the
21. of a switch that subsequent presses will be ignored For example a switch lockout time of two seconds means that after the initial press of the switch all additional presses of the switch within the next two seconds will be ignored by the podWiz By default the switch lockout time for Switch 1 is off and the default for Switch 2 is off To set the switch lockout time for Switch 1 wait for the prompt Set Switch 1 lockout to be announced followed by the current lockout value Subsequent presses of Switch 1 will cycle through the list of available lockout times 1 2 3 4 5 seconds and Off Once the desired time has been reached simply wait a couple of seconds without pressing Switch 1 and the new time will be locked in You will then hear the announcement Switch 1 Lockout Set to xx seconds where xx is the value you selected The next prompt you will hear is Set Switch 2 Lockout Follow the same steps as you did for Switch 1 if you wish to change this setting To enable the default volume level The next prompt to be announced is Default Volume From the factory the default volume option is off meaning that the iPod will start up at the same volume level that was set the last time it was turned off If desired the iPod can be set to start up each time at a factory preset default volume level approximately 10 per cent of its full output 14 Pressing the switch will alternate between the prompts On and Off Once the desi
22. ommand Play is announced press Switch 1 another time to podWiz begin playing the song While the song is playing pressing Switch 1 will momentarily pause the music and again list the available commands For example to skip forward to the next song in the playlist press Switch 1 once the music playback will pause wait for the Skip Forward command to be announced then press Switch 1 a second time to skip forward to the next song in the playlist Playback then resumes automatically To change the volume Volume Down or Volume Up while a song is playing press Switch 1 once and when the appropriate command is announced press and hold Switch 1 until the desired volume level is reached then release the switch to lock in the new volume setting To pause music playback indefinitely press Switch 1 once wait for the Pause command to be announced then press Switch 1 a second time to pause playback In all cases whether music is currently playing or not the first press of Switch 1 will list the available commands and the second press will execute the selected command With a bit of practice you ll get used to controlling your iPod quickly and easily If no selection is made the second button press will replay the prompts CanPlay podWiz The Five Modes of Operation The podWiz has five modes of operation which are described in detail below Read through the descriptions to determine which mode is right for you or the person you are he
23. recharge the system ensure that the iPod is connected to the podWiz with the grey cable If you have speakers connect the speaker charge cable to the connector on the podWiz marked with the B Next connect the power adapter to the connector on the iPod marked with the symbol Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet to begin charging The system will be adequately charged after approximately four hours though leaving it to charge overnight will ensure that a full charge is achieved Once the system is fully charged disconnect the power adapter The system is once again ready for use NOTE For optimum audio quality the podWiz system should only be operated only when the power adapter is disconnected Restoring the podWiz to Factory Default Settings The podWiz can be restored to its original factory default settings by powering up the system while pressing and holding a switch connected to the Switch 2 input Need more help In the event the CanPlay podWiz ceases to operate as expected or if you have questions about the functionality of the device please contact CanAssist s Client Relations Coordinator Tanya Switucka by phone at 250 853 3874 or by email at switucka uvic ca Caution Avoid dropping any of the podWiz system components or allowing them to get wet In the event that any of the components become submerged in water turn off the system as quickly as possible DO NOT TURN THE POWER BACK ON Allow the affected components to sit
24. red option has been announced simply wait five seconds without pressing the switch to lock in the new setting Default Volume On or Default Volume Off depending on your choice will be announced To set the maximum volume level An absolute maximum volume level for the podWiz system can be set which cannot be exceeded either accidentally or intentionally by the user By default this level is preset at 50 per cent of the maximum possible volume After the default start up volume has been defined the next prompt to be announced is Set Max Volume Level followed shortly by the prompt Volume Up A music sample will play and repeated presses of Switch 1 will increase the maximum volume level To decrease the maximum volume level press and hold Switch 1 for two seconds and the prompt Volume Down will be announced Repeated presses will now decrease the volume level Once the desired maximum volume level has been reached simply wait five seconds without pressing the button and the new maximum level will be locked in followed by the announcement Max Volume Set at xx96 where xx96 is a percentage of the iPod s maximum output level The system will now automatically exit the Settings menus and return to normal operation Changing Settings for Mode 4 Several settings can be customized for Mode 4 Changing these settings follows the same procedure as changing your mode But before beginning read this section thoroughly and jot dow
25. rompt Set Switch 1 lockout to be announced followed by the current lockout value Subsequent presses of Switch 1 will cycle through the list of available lockout times 1 2 3 4 5 seconds and Off Once the desired time has been reached simply wait a couple of seconds without pressing Switch 1 and the new time will be locked in You will then hear the announcement Switch 1 Lockout Set to xx seconds where xx is the value you selected To set the scan delay time Set Scan Delay is the next setting that will be announced The scan delay time is the amount of time the system will pause before advancing to the next function in the scan sequence such as Play Pause Skip Forward and so on 12 To change this setting press Switch 1 repeatedly following the announcement Set Scan Delay to scroll through the various options half a second one second 1 5 seconds 2 0s 2 5s 3 0s 3 5s and 4 05 When the desired scan delay time is reached simply wait five seconds without pressing the switch The new setting will be locked in and you ll hear the announcement Scan Delay Time Set to xx Seconds where xx is the value of the new setting To enable the default volume level The next prompt to be announced is Default Volume From the factory the default volume option is off meaning that the iPod will start up at the same volume level that was set the last time it was turned off If desired the iPod can be set to start up each time
26. switch within the next two seconds will be ignored by the podWiz By default the switch lockout time for Switch 1 is one second and the default for Switch 2 is off To set the switch lockout time for Switch 1 wait for the prompt Set Switch 1 lockout to be announced followed by the current lockout value Subsequent presses of Switch 1 will cycle through the list of available lockout times 1 2 3 4 5 seconds and Off Once the desired time has been reached simply wait a couple of seconds without pressing Switch 1 and the new time will be locked in You will then hear the announcement Switch 1 Lockout Set to xx where xx is the value you selected The next prompt you will hear is Set Switch 2 Lockout Follow the same steps as you did for Switch 1 To set the menu timeout Next you will hear the prompt Set Menu Timeout which refers to the amount of time elapsed between menu selections Once you hear this prompt press Switch 1 repeatedly to scroll through the various options 1 second 2s 3s 4s 5s 7 5s and 10 seconds When the desired option is reached simply wait five seconds without pressing the switch The new setting will be locked in and you ll hear the announcement Menu Timeout Set to xx Seconds where xx is the value of the new setting To enable the default volume level The next prompt announced is Default Volume From the factory the default volume option is off meaning that the iPod will start up at t
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28. unced 4 Tochange the mode press and release Switch 1 again and the next mode will be announced Repeating this press and release action on Switch 1 will navigate through the list of available modes Once you ve reached the desired mode simply wait five seconds without pressing the button again The voice prompt Mode x Loaded will be announced where x is the mode you ve selected to indicate that the new mode selection has been successfully completed IMPORTANT Once you have set your mode a series of settings for that particular mode will immediately be announced If you plan to use the default settings for your mode simply ignore these prompts letting the announcements run their course However if you wish to customize any of the settings for your mode please follow the instructions on pages that follow Customizing Your Settings Each of the five modes has a number of settings If the mode you have selected works well for you or the person you are helping there is no need to change these settings However adjusting the settings may make operating the podWiz easier for some users The chart below indicates the settings available for each mode On the pages that follow you ll find a description of each setting s purpose and detailed instructions on how to change it Customize Settings to begin connect podWiz cable to iPod while pressing and holding Switch 1
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