The ChatBox 40-XT includes a basic voice synthesizer. This offers the capability of increasing the flexibility and growth potential for communicators. Individuals may create their own messages on the LCD display using either pre-stored messages or typing on an alphabet keyboard. This section provides instruction on storing pre-stored messages that will be spoken with the synthesizer in either a male or female voice.
Prior to storing:
You must have the clear overlay with the pre-printed alphabet in place on the machine prior to storing.
To Store a Text Message:
- Choose MENU
- Choose NEXT (should see “Store a Text Message”)
- Choose SELECT
- Press key where you want to store text
- Spell text to be spoken (add a space to the end)
- Choose SELECT
- Either continue to program more keys or choose MENU to exit.
Once a message has been stored under a key the light should be On indicating a message option. To test your programming, tap the key and the message should be spoken.
Programming Note: exit storing before testing message
The ChatBox 40-XT has the option of a male or female synthesized voice. The voice can be changed from the User Feedback Options Menu:
- Choose MENU
- Choose NEXT until you see “User Feedback Option”
- Choose SELECT
- Choose NEXT until you see “Voice – Current Setting: Male or Female”
- Choose SELECT
- Choose NEXT until you see the voice option you prefer
- Choose MENU to exit the menu
Programming Note: always add a space to the end of the text so when displayed it doesn’t all run together