Description
Read books and review recorded lectures when you want, where you want.
This convenient book reader and recorder does not only allow you to playback digital talking books or textbooks, but also to record lectures at school. With a quick key press when recording, you can insert headers and save precious time.
Listen to the web radio stations and podcasts that you are interested in.
Besides the possibility to read digital talking books, the PLEXTALK Pocket, now has a wireless LAN capability, which enables you to download or stream Web Radio and Podcasts even when you are away from your computer. With Web Radio and Podcasts at your fingertips, you can listen to your favorite news programs and music channels wherever, whenever you want.
DAISY/Text Playback
- The bookmark application allows you to easily navigate through the DAISY book/textbook, as you can go directly to a specific section or page you want to read.
- Playback speed and tone are adjustable. This way you can customize your study session to a quick review or to fully take the time to comprehend the material.
- Advanced navigation function by heading, group, page, phrase, bookmark, album, track, level, screen, paragraph, line, sentence, spell, word, character *.
(* depending on content) - Reading Microsoft Word DOC and DOCX, plain text, html or DAISY text by text-to-speech.
- Audio files: MP3, unprotected WMA, AMR-WB+, Ogg Vorbis, Wave (PCM) formats, Music CDs (CD-DA, using external USB CD/DVD drive), Audible Format4 (.aa).
- Bookmarks and voice Bookmarks, maximum 10,000 items.
DAISY recording
- The one-touch Record key makes recording a piece of cake. When the topic changes in class, you can quickly insert headings that make it easier for you to review what you have recorded.
Additionally, when holding the record key, you can record voice memos and review these at a later point in time. - Equipped with “Voice Memo” capability, the PLEXTALK Pocket makes it fast and easy to record voice memos of up to 1 minute, ensuring that you will never forget phone numbers and other important things.
- Long-time recording by DAISY format: up to 60 hours on a 2GB SD card by MP3 64kbps mono.
- Auto gain control.
Wireless LAN capability
- After registration for web radio stations or podcast feeds on the PLEXTALK Pocket, you can listen to news programs and music channels via your home or office network. This way, you are always up to date on any topic you like.
- “Network folder” to access the SD card from your PC remotely.
- Setting on the ‘PLEXTALK Transfer for Pocket’ software.
Flexible data management
- 2GB SD card comes with PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1.
- Compatible with SDHC to support up to 32GB.
- Play content on USB flash memory (thumb drive) or USB CD drive with USB 2.0 high speed.
- Backup function between SD card and USB drive.
Intuitive operation
- Large and tactile keys.
- Voice guides for all the key operations and menu items.
- Key description in Key Describer mode.
- Built-in user’s guide.
Sleep timer
- The sleep Timer function allows you to enjoy reading a book in bed and automatically switches off the PLEXTALK Pocket after you fall asleep. This function saves the battery power and guarantees a good night’s sleep for you and your family.
All-in-one
- Operation time by replaceable battery: 10-hour playback, 8-hour MP3 recording.
- Built-in speaker and microphone.
- Voice Memo up tp 30 minutes, 200 items.
- USB charging, 4.5 hours for recharging.
- AC adapter: AC90-240V 50/60Hz, 4 hours for recharging.
Software
- With the PLEXTALK Transfer for Pocket software, you can easily transfer DAISY books, text files, audio files, playlists or network settings from your PC to your Pocket.
- With the PLEXTALK Recording Software (PRS) is a powerful tool to edit what you have recorded on your PLEXTALK Pocket and create DAISY 2.02 books on your PC.
Specifications
General Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| SD Card Slot | SD/SDHC card (up to 32GB) |
| Playable Contents | Books conforming to DAISY 2.0, 2.02 or 3.0 standards Reading Microsoft Word DOC and DOCX, plain text, html, BRL, BRF or DAISY text by text-to-speech Audio files in MP3, WMA, AMR-WB+, Ogg Vorbis, Wave (PCM) formats and Audible Format 4(.aa). Music CDs (CD-DA)(External USB CD/DVD drive) |
| Playable Audio Formats for DAISY Books | MP3, AMR-WB+, DAISY ADPCM2, PCM, Ogg Vorbis. |
| Recording Methods | DAISY 2.02 |
| Recording Audio Formats for DAISY 2.02 | PCM 44.1kHz Stereo PCM 22.05kHz Mono MP3 256kbps Stereo MP3 128kbps Stereo MP3 64kbps Mono MP3 32kbps Mono |
| Recording Audio Formats for Voice Memo | MP3 32kbps Mono |
| Audio Input and Output | Headphone terminal (Stereo) External microphone/ Line input terminal (Stereo) Built in microphone (Monaural) Built in speaker (Monaural) |
| Externally Connected Terminal | USB 2.0 USB OTG (USB bus power) |
| Clock Precision | Approximately 60 seconds per month |
| Electric Power Source | AC adaptor, AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz |
| Dimensions and Weight | Length 112 mm (4.4 in) Width 55 mm (2.2 in) Height 16 mm (0.6 in) Weight Approx. 110g (3.9 oz) |
| Power Consumption (maximum) | 20W |
| Working Temperature and Humidity | Celsius from 5 to 40 Humidity from 20% to 80%, no moisture. |
Audio Features
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Headphones (line output) |
Compatible impedance 32 ohm unbalanced Jack 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack |
| External Microphone (Plug –in power) |
Input impedance 2.2k ohm unbalanced Jack 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack |
| Line Input | Input impedance 20k ohm unbalanced Jack 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack |
| Built-in Speaker | Output impedance 8 ohm Output 150mW |
| Built-in Microphone | Mode Electric condenser microphone |
Main Functions
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Guide Voice | Gives spoken information about the current operation Provides key descriptions in Key Describer mode Speaks menu items Gives help information (press the Number 5 key) |
| Search Function | Heading, Group, Page, Phrase, Bookmark, Album, Track, Level, Screen, Paragraph, Line, Sentence, Spell, Word, Character |
| Volume Adjustment | 0 to 25 (in increments of 1) |
| Guide Volume Adjustment | -5 to +5 (in increments of 1) |
| Play Speed Adjustment | 11 settings from -2, through 0, to +8 (in increments of 1). Normal speed is at 0. -2 is 0.5 times speed, +4 is double speed, +8 triple speed. |
| Tone Adjustment | 13 settings from -6, through 0, to +6 (in increments of 1) Normal tone is at 0 |
| Approximate Recording time (for SD card, 2GB) |
DAISY PCM 44.1kHz stereo 3 hours DAISY PCM 22.05kHz mono 12 hours DAISY MP3 256kbps stereo 15 hours DAISY MP3 128kbps stereo 30 hours DAISY MP3 64kbps mono 60 hours DAISY MP3 32kbps mono 120 hours |
| Recording Level Adjustment | Select input between External Microphone and Line input 0 to 20 (in increments of 1) Available Auto Gain Control (AGC) |
| Memory Function | Bookmarks and voice Bookmarks, maximum is 10000 Voice Bookmarks, Total 30 minutes recording Voice Memo, Total 30 minutes recording, 200 items |
Battery Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Lithium polymer |
| Dimensions | Length 40 mm Width 75 mm Height 20 mm |
| Capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Charging Time | 4 hours approximately 4.5 hours approximately via a USB cable |
| Operating Time | DAISY format, MP3 playing, 10 hours DAISY format, MP3 recording, 8 hours Streaming web radio or downloading podcast, 4 hours |
Performance Information
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| USB Transfer Rate | 280 Mbps typical |
Minimum System Requirements
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7 |
Memory Card Drive Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Card Type | SD/SDHC card |
| File System | FAT-32/16 |
Wireless LAN Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wireless LAN | IEEE802.11b/g |
