November 2012 - Plextalk - lists.hodgsonfamily.org

ptx 1 update info
by Aidan Maher 28 Nov '12

28 Nov '12

Hi all, this is what's new for the ptx1 latest firmware: Release Notes [PLEXTALK Linio / PTX1 Pro] Firmware Upgrade: Version 5.00.00 1. Text to speech (TTS) •High-quality TTS is supported (Nuance automotive voice). 2. DAISY Online •DAISY online books can be streamed or downloaded. •DAISY online Dynamic menu system is supported. •DAISY online OUT-OF-BAND model is supported. When DAISY online server selects OUT-OF-BAND model, the PTX1 Linio automatically issues all new titles. •Audio label is supported. •DAISY online KXO exchange is supported. •Date and publisher information in the bookshelf media is supported. •Return the book by Eject key in bookshelf titles, so you can return the book with mask cover attached. 3. Media and title navigation •Media selection level by keys 2,4,6 and 8. •Media selection by next/previous title key. In the V4.06.00 or previous versions, you had to push and hold the title key to change media. From V5.00.00, when you are at the last title in a specific media, pushing the title key takes you to the first title in the next media. •Skips non-recognized media from media selection. •Inserting LAN cable to open bookshelf media. 4. Contents support •Webradio is supported. •Podcast is supported. •EPUB2 is supported. (Non protected EPUB2 files.) •LKF format is supported. •Compatibility issue between DAISY 3 text books generated by DAISY pipeline tool is solved. 5. Bluetooth function •A2DP Bluetooth headphone is supported. •Bluetooth AVRCP remote key on the A2DP headphone is supported. 6. Others •Plexvoice for higher sound quality in lower and higher speed. •Additional speed level (0.875) in lower speed range. •Network update is supported. •Wifi network security type automatic detection in the “available wireless network menu”. •WPA2 PSK TKIP security type is supported. •Inserting a wired LAN cable automatically selects wired network in the system settings. •When inserting a CD with multiple titles, a voice message announces the number of titles on the CD. •USB media formatting menu.

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ptx 1 update info
by Aidan Maher 28 Nov '12

28 Nov '12

Hi all, this is what's new for the ptx1 latest firmware: Release Notes [PLEXTALK Linio / PTX1 Pro] Firmware Upgrade: Version 5.00.00 1. Text to speech (TTS) •High-quality TTS is supported (Nuance automotive voice). 2. DAISY Online •DAISY online books can be streamed or downloaded. •DAISY online Dynamic menu system is supported. •DAISY online OUT-OF-BAND model is supported. When DAISY online server selects OUT-OF-BAND model, the PTX1 Linio automatically issues all new titles. •Audio label is supported. •DAISY online KXO exchange is supported. •Date and publisher information in the bookshelf media is supported. •Return the book by Eject key in bookshelf titles, so you can return the book with mask cover attached. 3. Media and title navigation •Media selection level by keys 2,4,6 and 8. •Media selection by next/previous title key. In the V4.06.00 or previous versions, you had to push and hold the title key to change media. From V5.00.00, when you are at the last title in a specific media, pushing the title key takes you to the first title in the next media. •Skips non-recognized media from media selection. •Inserting LAN cable to open bookshelf media. 4. Contents support •Webradio is supported. •Podcast is supported. •EPUB2 is supported. (Non protected EPUB2 files.) •LKF format is supported. •Compatibility issue between DAISY 3 text books generated by DAISY pipeline tool is solved. 5. Bluetooth function •A2DP Bluetooth headphone is supported. •Bluetooth AVRCP remote key on the A2DP headphone is supported. 6. Others •Plexvoice for higher sound quality in lower and higher speed. •Additional speed level (0.875) in lower speed range. •Network update is supported. •Wifi network security type automatic detection in the “available wireless network menu”. •WPA2 PSK TKIP security type is supported. •Inserting a wired LAN cable automatically selects wired network in the system settings. •When inserting a CD with multiple titles, a voice message announces the number of titles on the CD. •USB media formatting menu.

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Re: [Plextalk] Recording from Hi-Fi
by Peter Wilkins 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Hello Pele. I forgot to mention that, in addition to setting the system to line-in, you are well advised to set the recording mode to radio. PETER

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Re: [Plextalk] Recording from Hi-Fi
by Peter Wilkins 25 Nov '12

25 Nov '12

Hello Pele. I do this all the time. Recording from hi-fi, television, or anything else which takes my fancy. I now use my PTP in preference to mini-disc, except in certain circumstances. Sometimes I record direct from my amplifier's headphone socket, other times I take the signal from the tuner direct, or the Freeview box direct. I alter the bit-rate, depending on whether the programme is in mono or stereo to start with, and I always use the manual record level, monitoring it before the programme starts, making sure that I am being given the indication that the signal strength is either good or high, and I usually make sure that it is the highest level it can be, whilst still saying the word good. Because the recordings are in effect, analogue, they are not as good as mini-disc, but for most programmes the results are very acceptable. PETER

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Recording from Hi-Fi
by Pele West 25 Nov '12

25 Nov '12

Hi Everyone I know this may sound strange, but does anyone have experience of recording on the Plextalk Pocket? I am trying to record the soundtrack of a TV programme and I think the best way is to plug the Plextalk Pocket into the hi-fi amplifier and record from there (the TV is linked to the hi-fi). So far playing with the settings I have had some rather unsatisfactory results. So I would be interested to know if anyone has tried this. Thanks Pele West

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Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket
by Adrien Collins 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

Hi Jamie Ok I'll give it a try later, if I get stuck, being that the rnib is one of the retailers in the uk, I will ask them if need be. Thanks again. Adrien -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Cuthbertson Sent: 22 November 2012 11:22 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Adrian, I'm not absolutely sure that this is the best way but there is a form on the Plextalk website at the link below that can be used to send messages to the company. The website is at the following URL: http://www.plextalk.eu/en/top/contact/ I hope this is what you are looking for. Regards, Jamie From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: 21 November 2012 20:19 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Ok thanks, how do you contact plextalk to give feed back or request features? Adrien -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: 19 November 2012 18:12 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Five key report battery info. I don't think there is yet a way to jump so large except for rewind and forward. But you can jump buy ten minits with the ten minits option on the navigation menu, then just rewind or forward the rest of the way if its a smaller amount. On 19/11/2012, Adrien Collins <adriencollins22160(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Tom > > Yes that's ok but mum says it looks like a docking station. > > Ok I have another question, I have been playing a book over > the weekend, is there any way to jump back and forwards say > 30 minutes at a time? If I want to go back I have to hold > the left and right arrow and leave it until I get to perhaps > 20 minutes, this can be a bit tedious. > > Also is there any way of knowing if the battery is fully > charged? > > Adrien > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Plextalk > [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf > Of Thomas Lutes > Sent: 18 November 2012 21:43 > To: Plextalk User Discussion List > Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket > > Hi Adrien, > Regarding the grill, the manual doesn't mention it. It is my > guess that it > is to allow air to circulate in the battery compartment, in > case it gets > warm during recharge. > > Tom > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Adrien Collins" <adriencollins22160(a)gmail.com> > To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" > <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 2:40 PM > Subject: [Plextalk] question about my pocket > > >> Hi >> >> I noticed something I have not seen before on my plextalk >> pocket before, on the bottom between the usb and ac socket >> is a kind of grill, what is this please, it is the first >> time I have seen it. >> >> Adrien >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Plextalk mailing list >> Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Plextalk mailing list > Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk > > > _______________________________________________ > Plextalk mailing list > Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk > _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7717 (20121121) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7717 (20121121) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7719 (20121122) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket
by Adrien Collins 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

Hi Jamie Yes I hadn't thought of their reasoning behind not making the charging socket available when charging the pocket, I have noticed it does get warmer than say the victor stream when charging it up. And yes navigating is essential but being that I use both and the victor stream the most, I often forget that the navigating features are there, I should use the pocket more. Thanks. Adrien -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Cuthbertson Sent: 22 November 2012 11:09 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Adrian, To be honest, getting to know how to use the Navigation Menu when you are in a book or other item is vital to you being able to get the most out of any DAISY player. Below I have copied a section from the User Guide that you might find helpful. Regarding your question about the case, I think there are other cases but personally I think that it is a deliberate move by Plextor that you cannot plug in your power when it is in the case. I think this is to reduce the risk of the unit over heating during the charging process. Anyway, here comes the text from the User Guide about using the Navigation Menu: 10.7. Accessing the Navigation menu. One of the most useful features of PLEXTALK is the ability to choose how you want to navigate. This is done by using the Navigation Menu which is available to you at any time unless you are already in the Main Menu system. To use the Navigation Menu, do the following: * Assuming that you are not recording or in the Main Menu system, use the Up or Down keys to move upwards or downwards. The items you hear spoken are the options available to you from the Navigation Menu at that time. * The available options will vary depending on what kind of contents you are using and the structure of the data. For example, on a DAISY titles, if the book does not have pages coded into it, the "Page" option will not appear on the Navigation Menu. On an Audio Files, if there is only one album, there will be no "Album" option on the Navigation Menu. In essence, PLEXTALK will only offer you navigation options that are appropriate to you at that time. * Having selected your preferred navigation method, you can now use your Left or Right key to move backwards or forwards at your chosen level of navigation. For example, when using the built in User's Guide, if you go to the "Level 1" option with your Up or Down key, and then use your Left or Right key, you will be able to move backwards or forwards to the next Level 1 heading. Note: The default navigation level for DAISY titles is "Level 1", for Audio File is "Track" and for Text File is "Paragraph". Currently selected navigation levels are not saved when you shut down PLEXTALK. Note: If you do not know what navigation is available to you in a particular item, use the Up or Down key to quickly find out. Hope this helps, Jamie From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: 21 November 2012 20:26 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Jamie Ok thanks, yes I worked out how to use the 5 function but I think having a battery fully charged message would be useful. The navigation is something I have never played with although have seen it when trying to find my way around the plextalk. Just one more question, is there a better case than the one that plextalk supply, I find it annoying having to take my player out of the case to charge it up, I prefer to keep them in their cases in case I drop them. Adrien -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Cuthbertson Sent: 19 November 2012 18:14 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Adrian, The answers to your questions are as follows: 1. To move back or forward 30 minute chunks in your book, the easiest way is to select the 10 minute jump option from the Navigation Menu and then just press the Back or Forward keys 3 times. If you use the Up and Down keys when you are playing the book, you should get the 10 minute option along with a 30 second option and various other options for ways to navigate your book. 2. Check the battery level by pressing the No5 key (the one with the small bump on it). Your Pocket will announce various information but starting with the battery level. If you don't want to listen to all the rest of the information, just press the Play/Stop button. Also, make sure the unit is not connected to the mains at the time as it will just tell you that the battery is charging and won't give an indication of the current level f charge. Hope this helps, Jamie From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: 19 November 2012 15:31 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Tom Yes that's ok but mum says it looks like a docking station. Ok I have another question, I have been playing a book over the weekend, is there any way to jump back and forwards say 30 minutes at a time? If I want to go back I have to hold the left and right arrow and leave it until I get to perhaps 20 minutes, this can be a bit tedious. Also is there any way of knowing if the battery is fully charged? Adrien -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Lutes Sent: 18 November 2012 21:43 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Adrien, Regarding the grill, the manual doesn't mention it. It is my guess that it is to allow air to circulate in the battery compartment, in case it gets warm during recharge. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adrien Collins" <adriencollins22160(a)gmail.com> To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 2:40 PM Subject: [Plextalk] question about my pocket > Hi > > I noticed something I have not seen before on my plextalk > pocket before, on the bottom between the usb and ac socket > is a kind of grill, what is this please, it is the first > time I have seen it. > > Adrien > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Plextalk mailing list > Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk > _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7708 (20121119) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7708 (20121119) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7717 (20121121) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7717 (20121121) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket
by Peter Wilkins 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

I charge my Plextalk Pocket whilst it is in its case. I simply slide the unit a little way out of its case, so there is room to push the mains lead in at the bottom. I also use my PTP on the mains when at home and recording from the radio, so the battery is always ready when needed. I always leave the unit in the case, just sticking out a little when on the mains. PETER

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Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket
by Adrien Collins 22 Nov '12

22 Nov '12

Hi Jamie Ok thanks, yes I worked out how to use the 5 function but I think having a battery fully charged message would be useful. The navigation is something I have never played with although have seen it when trying to find my way around the plextalk. Just one more question, is there a better case than the one that plextalk supply, I find it annoying having to take my player out of the case to charge it up, I prefer to keep them in their cases in case I drop them. Adrien -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Cuthbertson Sent: 19 November 2012 18:14 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Adrian, The answers to your questions are as follows: 1. To move back or forward 30 minute chunks in your book, the easiest way is to select the 10 minute jump option from the Navigation Menu and then just press the Back or Forward keys 3 times. If you use the Up and Down keys when you are playing the book, you should get the 10 minute option along with a 30 second option and various other options for ways to navigate your book. 2. Check the battery level by pressing the No5 key (the one with the small bump on it). Your Pocket will announce various information but starting with the battery level. If you don't want to listen to all the rest of the information, just press the Play/Stop button. Also, make sure the unit is not connected to the mains at the time as it will just tell you that the battery is charging and won't give an indication of the current level f charge. Hope this helps, Jamie From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Adrien Collins Sent: 19 November 2012 15:31 To: 'Plextalk User Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Tom Yes that's ok but mum says it looks like a docking station. Ok I have another question, I have been playing a book over the weekend, is there any way to jump back and forwards say 30 minutes at a time? If I want to go back I have to hold the left and right arrow and leave it until I get to perhaps 20 minutes, this can be a bit tedious. Also is there any way of knowing if the battery is fully charged? Adrien -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Lutes Sent: 18 November 2012 21:43 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: Re: [Plextalk] question about my pocket Hi Adrien, Regarding the grill, the manual doesn't mention it. It is my guess that it is to allow air to circulate in the battery compartment, in case it gets warm during recharge. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adrien Collins" <adriencollins22160(a)gmail.com> To: "'Plextalk User Discussion List'" <plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 2:40 PM Subject: [Plextalk] question about my pocket > Hi > > I noticed something I have not seen before on my plextalk > pocket before, on the bottom between the usb and ac socket > is a kind of grill, what is this please, it is the first > time I have seen it. > > Adrien > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Plextalk mailing list > Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk > _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7708 (20121119) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7708 (20121119) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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question about my pocket
by Adrien Collins 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Hi I noticed something I have not seen before on my plextalk pocket before, on the bottom between the usb and ac socket is a kind of grill, what is this please, it is the first time I have seen it. Adrien

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