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Re: [Plextalk] EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED
by Peter Wilkins 29 Dec '13

29 Dec '13

Hello Pam. I did delete the word and accompanying noises of me rewinding a tape, etc, which lasts about thirty seconds. I block marked it on the PTP, then deleted that heading, and on the card of that recording the offensive part is not there. However, when I copied the folder to a memory stick, using my computer, it reinstated the deletion. Peter

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Re: [Plextalk] EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED
by Pam Bilton 29 Dec '13

29 Dec '13

Hmm. If you have an editor recording program mark the beginning of the offensive word then the end where the offensive word ends. . Then cut it out of the magazine then it won't show up again I don't think. Pam In God we trust! He is my Resurrection forever! -----Original Message----- From: Peter Wilkins Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 9:57 AM To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: [Plextalk] EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED Hello everyone. I wonder if any user of the Plextalk Pocket can help me solve a problem. I am the producer of a couple of magazines, which I produce for an organisation on a memory stick. I first record the magazine on the Plextalk Pocket, and then copy it on to a memory stick via my computer. On the most recent edition, I pressed a wrong button on something, and used an expletive. I immediately deleted the expletive from the S D card on the Plextalk Pocket, and sure enough, when I play the card back, there is no sign of the offending word. However, the word has gone out on the memory stick copy. When I copy the magazine from card to memory stick, I copy the unit as a folder. I presume that in copying the folder, the deleted word has been reinstated as the folder holds a record of it. However, other things which I delete from the magazine seem to be left deleted. Answers would be welcome. Thanks in advance. Peter Wilkins _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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Re: [Plextalk] EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED
by Andrew Hodgson 28 Dec '13

28 Dec '13

Hi, If the Pocket works in the same way the PTR1 does, then the deletions are done in the SMIL files which mark up the audio, and the audio files are intact. To get a proper copy of the audio files, you need to do an export using the PRS software, otherwise you end up with an audio file which may have stuff in the wrong order or deleted sections. Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Peter Wilkins Sent: 28 December 2013 14:57 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: [Plextalk] EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED Hello everyone. I wonder if any user of the Plextalk Pocket can help me solve a problem. I am the producer of a couple of magazines, which I produce for an organisation on a memory stick. I first record the magazine on the Plextalk Pocket, and then copy it on to a memory stick via my computer. On the most recent edition, I pressed a wrong button on something, and used an expletive. I immediately deleted the expletive from the S D card on the Plextalk Pocket, and sure enough, when I play the card back, there is no sign of the offending word. However, the word has gone out on the memory stick copy. When I copy the magazine from card to memory stick, I copy the unit as a folder. I presume that in copying the folder, the deleted word has been reinstated as the folder holds a record of it. However, other things which I delete from the magazine seem to be left deleted. Answers would be welcome. Thanks in advance. Peter Wilkins _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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Re: [Plextalk] EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED
by Andrew Hodgson 28 Dec '13

28 Dec '13

Hi, If the Pocket works in the same way the PTR1 does, then the deletions are done in the SMIL files which mark up the audio, and the audio files are intact. To get a proper copy of the audio files, you need to do an export using the PRS software, otherwise you end up with an audio file which may have stuff in the wrong order or deleted sections. Thanks. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Plextalk [mailto:plextalk-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Peter Wilkins Sent: 28 December 2013 14:57 To: Plextalk User Discussion List Subject: [Plextalk] EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED Hello everyone. I wonder if any user of the Plextalk Pocket can help me solve a problem. I am the producer of a couple of magazines, which I produce for an organisation on a memory stick. I first record the magazine on the Plextalk Pocket, and then copy it on to a memory stick via my computer. On the most recent edition, I pressed a wrong button on something, and used an expletive. I immediately deleted the expletive from the S D card on the Plextalk Pocket, and sure enough, when I play the card back, there is no sign of the offending word. However, the word has gone out on the memory stick copy. When I copy the magazine from card to memory stick, I copy the unit as a folder. I presume that in copying the folder, the deleted word has been reinstated as the folder holds a record of it. However, other things which I delete from the magazine seem to be left deleted. Answers would be welcome. Thanks in advance. Peter Wilkins _______________________________________________ Plextalk mailing list Plextalk(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/plextalk

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EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED
by Peter Wilkins 28 Dec '13

28 Dec '13

Hello everyone. I wonder if any user of the Plextalk Pocket can help me solve a problem. I am the producer of a couple of magazines, which I produce for an organisation on a memory stick. I first record the magazine on the Plextalk Pocket, and then copy it on to a memory stick via my computer. On the most recent edition, I pressed a wrong button on something, and used an expletive. I immediately deleted the expletive from the S D card on the Plextalk Pocket, and sure enough, when I play the card back, there is no sign of the offending word. However, the word has gone out on the memory stick copy. When I copy the magazine from card to memory stick, I copy the unit as a folder. I presume that in copying the folder, the deleted word has been reinstated as the folder holds a record of it. However, other things which I delete from the magazine seem to be left deleted. Answers would be welcome. Thanks in advance. Peter Wilkins

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EXPLETIVE NOT DELETED
by Peter Wilkins 28 Dec '13

28 Dec '13

Hello everyone. I wonder if any user of the Plextalk Pocket can help me solve a problem. I am the producer of a couple of magazines, which I produce for an organisation on a memory stick. I first record the magazine on the Plextalk Pocket, and then copy it on to a memory stick via my computer. On the most recent edition, I pressed a wrong button on something, and used an expletive. I immediately deleted the expletive from the S D card on the Plextalk Pocket, and sure enough, when I play the card back, there is no sign of the offending word. However, the word has gone out on the memory stick copy. When I copy the magazine from card to memory stick, I copy the unit as a folder. I presume that in copying the folder, the deleted word has been reinstated as the folder holds a record of it. However, other things which I delete from the magazine seem to be left deleted. Answers would be welcome. Thanks in advance. Peter Wilkins

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what e-text formats
by Adrien Collins 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

Hi What e-text formats can the plextalk pocket play apart from epub please? I know that works. Regards Adrien

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Future of Daisy players for home use?
by Andrew Hodgson 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Hi, I received the following information from the RNIB earlier on as I am a volunteer. I personally think the content is very interesting, as they are moving away from Daisy players for talking book subscribers (although from what I read the books are still in Daisy format). I wonder how this will affect companies like Plextalk? Andrew. Changes to the Talking Book Service Volunteer FAQs 1. Why are you making these changes? The Talking Book Service is much loved by our customers as many of you will know through your work supporting blind and partially sighted people with their DAISY players. We have been offering two subscription options: books plus player (£82 per annum) and books only (£50 per annum). The vast majority of subscribers have the books plus player option and are Local Authority funded. However, we now face a number of challenges which we must address to deliver the best service possible to all our customers, now and in the future: . As technology has developed, our customer's needs have changed. Many customers want a simpler, more portable player, MP3 CDs and USB sticks; . Lower cost, more flexible options are available; . Local Authorities are under enormous pressure to reduce budgets and in some areas the Talking Book service is under threat; . Supply of DAISY players at a viable cost is constrained. We must respond by giving more people more choice of content format and player options at a lower price. 2. So what is changing? For new customers RNIB will no longer provide a DAISY Talking Book player on loan. The cost for anyone joining the service will be £50 for a books-only subscription and they will need to buy their own player. We will point customers to recommended players to buy at different prices from £30 for a MP3 CD player capable of playing both DAISY CDs and MP3 CDs, up to £300 for a high specification Daisy player. We will also maintain existing customers' DAISY players until their annual subscription is renewed, at which point the player will transfer into the customer's ownership. The Technology Support Squad (TSS) will be invaluable in helping people to choose and use DAISY and MP3 players in the future. We will continue to provide all books on DAISY CD adding MP3 CDs, USB sticks and downloads in 2014. 3. What about current customers? For current subscribers who already have a loan player, we will continue to repair or replace it until their annual subscription comes up for renewal. So, for example, a customer who joined in October 2013 will receive player support or an alternative option from us until October 2014. When an existing customer's subscription is renewed (at the new lower price), they will keep their current loan player for free; it will become their property. Once that happens, they will need to decide what they want to do if it goes wrong and/or they need to replace it. We will provide advice about repair and player options if customers need it. Your role as volunteers will be invaluable in helping people choose and use players and access the content they want. 4. What are the benefits for customers? . Cheaper subscription; . More choices of player including MP3 players and Daisy players; . More choice of formats to follow in 2014 including USB sticks and downloads; . Same high quality service: over 21,000 unabridged audio books, excellent narration, most books fit on a single CD; fast on-demand delivery of CDs direct to the door - no waiting for any title; . Existing customers keep their current loan player for free on renewal; . Subscription package includes support from an experienced team and TSS volunteers. 5. What support will customers get? There are a number of options for new customers joining the service and existing customers who need to replace their player: 1. Talking Book DAISY CDs contain MP3 tracks and can be played on MP3 equipment that people may already have at home or MP3 players can be bought from high street shops like Argos. We will shortly be selling an MP3 player in the RNIB Shop and this will include a pack for battery or mains operation depending on customer's preference. 2. If a customer is unsure whether they have MP3 compatible equipment at home, the Helpline can send a standard Talking Book CD to try out. 3. Between now and 31 March 2014, we will be offering 15 per cent off selected DAISY players from the RNIB Shop. 6. How are you going to let customers know about the changes? We will be writing to all current Talking Book readers from 18 November to tell them about these changes. In addition, two weeks before each individual's subscription comes up for renewal, we will write to them again to let them know that the player is theirs to keep. 7. What does this mean for TSS volunteers? The Technology Support Squad's role supporting customers when they join the service and helping them use their talking book players will continue to be invaluable. By working together, we can give blind and partially sighted people the information they need to make informed choices about how and what they read. We will keep TSS volunteers up to date on the new ways customers access books over the next few months. If you have any queries about these changes, please contact your Regional Volunteering Coordinator or the RNIB Group Volunteering Team on 01733 375450 or email: volunteering(a)rnib.org.uk

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Future of Daisy players for home use?
by Andrew Hodgson 24 Nov '13

24 Nov '13

Hi, I received the following information from the RNIB earlier on as I am a volunteer. I personally think the content is very interesting, as they are moving away from Daisy players for talking book subscribers (although from what I read the books are still in Daisy format). I wonder how this will affect companies like Plextalk? Andrew. Changes to the Talking Book Service Volunteer FAQs 1. Why are you making these changes? The Talking Book Service is much loved by our customers as many of you will know through your work supporting blind and partially sighted people with their DAISY players. We have been offering two subscription options: books plus player (£82 per annum) and books only (£50 per annum). The vast majority of subscribers have the books plus player option and are Local Authority funded. However, we now face a number of challenges which we must address to deliver the best service possible to all our customers, now and in the future: . As technology has developed, our customer's needs have changed. Many customers want a simpler, more portable player, MP3 CDs and USB sticks; . Lower cost, more flexible options are available; . Local Authorities are under enormous pressure to reduce budgets and in some areas the Talking Book service is under threat; . Supply of DAISY players at a viable cost is constrained. We must respond by giving more people more choice of content format and player options at a lower price. 2. So what is changing? For new customers RNIB will no longer provide a DAISY Talking Book player on loan. The cost for anyone joining the service will be £50 for a books-only subscription and they will need to buy their own player. We will point customers to recommended players to buy at different prices from £30 for a MP3 CD player capable of playing both DAISY CDs and MP3 CDs, up to £300 for a high specification Daisy player. We will also maintain existing customers' DAISY players until their annual subscription is renewed, at which point the player will transfer into the customer's ownership. The Technology Support Squad (TSS) will be invaluable in helping people to choose and use DAISY and MP3 players in the future. We will continue to provide all books on DAISY CD adding MP3 CDs, USB sticks and downloads in 2014. 3. What about current customers? For current subscribers who already have a loan player, we will continue to repair or replace it until their annual subscription comes up for renewal. So, for example, a customer who joined in October 2013 will receive player support or an alternative option from us until October 2014. When an existing customer's subscription is renewed (at the new lower price), they will keep their current loan player for free; it will become their property. Once that happens, they will need to decide what they want to do if it goes wrong and/or they need to replace it. We will provide advice about repair and player options if customers need it. Your role as volunteers will be invaluable in helping people choose and use players and access the content they want. 4. What are the benefits for customers? . Cheaper subscription; . More choices of player including MP3 players and Daisy players; . More choice of formats to follow in 2014 including USB sticks and downloads; . Same high quality service: over 21,000 unabridged audio books, excellent narration, most books fit on a single CD; fast on-demand delivery of CDs direct to the door - no waiting for any title; . Existing customers keep their current loan player for free on renewal; . Subscription package includes support from an experienced team and TSS volunteers. 5. What support will customers get? There are a number of options for new customers joining the service and existing customers who need to replace their player: 1. Talking Book DAISY CDs contain MP3 tracks and can be played on MP3 equipment that people may already have at home or MP3 players can be bought from high street shops like Argos. We will shortly be selling an MP3 player in the RNIB Shop and this will include a pack for battery or mains operation depending on customer's preference. 2. If a customer is unsure whether they have MP3 compatible equipment at home, the Helpline can send a standard Talking Book CD to try out. 3. Between now and 31 March 2014, we will be offering 15 per cent off selected DAISY players from the RNIB Shop. 6. How are you going to let customers know about the changes? We will be writing to all current Talking Book readers from 18 November to tell them about these changes. In addition, two weeks before each individual's subscription comes up for renewal, we will write to them again to let them know that the player is theirs to keep. 7. What does this mean for TSS volunteers? The Technology Support Squad's role supporting customers when they join the service and helping them use their talking book players will continue to be invaluable. By working together, we can give blind and partially sighted people the information they need to make informed choices about how and what they read. We will keep TSS volunteers up to date on the new ways customers access books over the next few months. If you have any queries about these changes, please contact your Regional Volunteering Coordinator or the RNIB Group Volunteering Team on 01733 375450 or email: volunteering(a)rnib.org.uk

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Excellent or best microphone for the Plextalk Pocket?
by Flor Lynch 25 Sep '13

25 Sep '13

Hi, Does anyone here have preferences for best stereo microphone to go with the Plextalk Pocket? I have two Sony ones, now quite old, but the ECM217 is quite good with the Plextalk. By best, I mean more powerful I think. (I'd like that because I have a hearing impairment, so i could hear it too on my earphones.)

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