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Using EVPmaker with SpeakJet Allophones
This article explains how EVPmaker can be operated with SpeakJet Allophones.
Introduction
This article shows how EVPmaker can be set up to use the 72 allophones of the SpeakJet chip as an audio source to generate a robotic-like random voice which seems to produce interesting results when used for EVP sessions.
Excerpt from the SpeakJet User's manual: "The SpeakJet is a completely self contained, single chip voice and complex sound synthesizer.
It uses Mathematical Sound Architecture™ (MSA) technology which controls an internal five channel sound synthesizer to generate on-the-fly, unlimited vocabulary speech synthesis and complex sounds.
The SpeakJet is preconfigured with 72 speech elements (allophones), 43 sound effects, and 12 DTMF Touch Tones.
Through the selection of these MSA components and in combination with the control of the pitch, rate, bend, and volume parameters, the user has the ability to produce unlimited phrases and sound effects, with thousands of variations, at any time.
This is not recorded waveforms or sound fragments but truly synthetic sound.
The SpeakJet chip has a demo mode in which it plays all available sounds over and over.
Please listen:
SpeakJet Demo Mode
I used Audition to create a WAV file that contains only the 72 allophones of the demo mode, and to store their boundaries into the so called "cue list" - this is a data list inside each WAV file which can be used to store the positions and lengths of sections within the audio recording.
It's pretty much the same as the track list of CDs.
Cue list entries can also have named labels and written comments, which, BTW, makes the cue list very useful for transcribing EVP recordings.
SpeakJet Allophones with embedded Cue List (right-click on button to download)
The above WAV file can be opened in EVPmaker as a source audio file.
To play the allophones in random order, the EVPmaker option "Use Cue List" must be selected.
"Z-Cross" needs not to be selected since the boundaries of the allophones in the cue list are already aligned to zero-crossings of the waveform to avoid audible clicks between the allophones during playback.
Instructions
To use EVPmaker with SpeakJet Allophones, first download the SpeakJet allophones file to your computer.
Next, start up EVPmaker, click the "Open" button (1) and select the downloaded SpeakJet allophones file (2).
Make sure that the "Use Cue List" option (3) is selected. Click the button with the yellow arrow (4) to start the randomized playback of the allophones.
Record the EVPmaker sound via a microphone into a recorder - this may be a digital voice recorder, a cassette recorder, or even an audio recording software on the same computer.
Say or ask something, and leave pauses between your questions to allow for responses.
With some practice you may be able to hear EVP responses immediately; in this case you could try to to conduct a direct two-way communication.
Don't let the session last for longer than 5 minutes.
When you listen to the recording afterwards, you will probably find more EVP.
Instead of making one single session of several minutes with a number of questions, you can also make multiple short recordings, each with only one question asked, and played back immediately to get the answer.
This might me easier than a direct conversation at the beginning.
Optional
If you click the "Rec" button in EVPmaker before you start the randomized playback, the allophones will be automatically logged into an EVP session file.
To analyze an EVP, you can click the "Exp" button to export it into a new WAV file.
If you open such an exported WAV file in a sound editor that supports cue lists such as Audition, you will see in the cue list the allophones the EVP is made of. (If you don't see the cue list in Audition, select "View > Show Cue List" from the menu.)
If you double-click an individual cue list entry, the corresponding section within the wave file will be selected; click the Play button to listen to it.
This way you can examine exactly of which speech elements an EVP has been composed of (maybe interesting for a scientific research).
Audio Examples
At my first attempt in using the SpeakJet Allophones file in EVPmaker, I heard only babble, but after a few attempts I suddenly heard a rather clear (at least to me) voice saying:
"I little sir help you with it!"
After I had posted my results in the EVP-ITC Yahoo Group, some of the members there made their own experiments using the EVPmaker and SpeakJet allophones combination, and some of them got remarkable results with often immediate, meaningful, and relevant EVP responses.
Here are some audio examples of other researchers who used EVPmaker + Allophones:
- Examples of Steve Hultay:
"I often help you -- I do."
"He fights with us -- Ed."
- Example of David Mierzwinski:
"Oooooh yes!"
- Examples of Margaret Downey:
"I'm at the talk therapy group. Yes, I'm here. How can I do you for? Let's talk for a moment."
"I am here for you."
"A recorder." (Correct answer - the item on the desk was a Sony B26 digital recorder.)
"A light that will help hear." (Correct answer - the item was a radio/flashlight combination Margaret uses for manual radio sweep recordings!)
Conversation with Arthur
This is a compilation of multiple short sessions, 20 seconds or so, where Margaret asked a question, got an answer, then asked the next question based on what she was hearing, and so on.
In the following transcript, M indicates Margaret's questions, and A indicates "Arthur's" responses.
M: "Can you say A B C?"
A: "A B C D E" (this answer is sort of buried in the main sound)
M: "How about Tom Butler?"
A: "Tom Butler."
M: "Do you know the name of either of Tom Butler's cats?"
A: "(Sh)asta's their cat." (the "Sh" sound is weak or missing)
M: "Do you have any pets?"
A: "I have a pet."
M: "I heard you say I have a...?"
A: "Pet."
M: "You have a what?"
A: "Pet."
M: "What kind of pet do you have?"
A: "An animal." (LOL - ask a silly question, get a silly answer!)
M: "I understand you have a pet animal, but what is the species?"
A: "A purple deer."
M: "OK, I could have sworn you said you have a purple deer."
A: "I told you purple deer."
M: "OK, I'm gonna close for the evening. Can you tell me goodbye?"
A: "I love you."
M: "I heard you say I love you. Love you too."
A: "Thank you."
Examples of Bruce Halliday:
"They are all here."
"Actually he probably should."
"I'm here, I can."
"Bruce."
Videos
My thoughts on the program EVPmaker
Does EVPmaker Work?
Download EVPmaker and/or SpeakJet AlloPhones @ http://www.tonbandstimmen.de/evpmaker/speakjet/index_e.htm
Finding an EVP:
With Audacity installed, the next step is to copy your audio file and rename the copy to retain the original. Give the copy a name that will be useful in identifying where it was recorded and the date of the recording. I.E.
FolsomCemetery_[original file name or number]_070629.wav
The “original file name or number” would be whatever your download program named the original file after it downloaded it. For my recorder, an Olympus 3100PC, all my files have “DW_(A,B,C,D)_####” – which represents “DW” for digital wave player, the letter of the folder the file was recorded under on my recorder, and then the recording number assigned sequentially to the file by the recorder. Or in other words, “DW_A0085” is the 85th file I’ve recorded under folder “A”. It would be helpful to keep the original name in the new file name so you can trace it back to the original in the future.
The date is of course the date the file was recorded.
NOTE: The naming convention mentioned above is just a suggestion. You can name your files however you wish.
The next step is to open the file copy in Audacity. At that point you can start listening to it (preferably with a headset so you can catch the whispered EVPs).
To open a file in Audacity select “File”, then “Open” and browse to the folder where your file is located, select it with your mouse, and then click “Ok” to open the file.
Steps for finding an EVP:
1. Stretch the recording:
With the file open in Audacity, the first thing I always do is stretch out the recording a bit so I can better see the sound waves that may possibly contain EVPs (those in between ambient noises: i.e. talking, helicopter flying overhead, neighborhood dog barking, etc).
To stretch out the recording hold down the CTRL key and tap the 1 key four times (any more than that and the sound waves may go by too fast).
If you accidentally stretch the file too far, retract it again by holding down the CTRL key and tapping the 3 key as many times as needed.
After stretching the file, your cursor will be way into the file, so you will then need to click the “Skip to Start” button that is located just under the drop down menu (purple left double-arrow). This will take you to the start of the file.
2. Start listening:
Click the PLAY button (green right arrow) to start listening to the recording.
Listen closely, because in the midst of talking or other loud noises, it is very easy to skip over a whisper.
If you think you’ve found an EVP, click the STOP button (brown square), and then highlight the section using your mouse.
This will isolate it so you can play the section, and only it, over and over again.
3. Increase the volume without changing the file:
You can increase the volume of the EVP with out changing it individually by moving the slider found just under the “Mute” and “Solo” section in the volume control box (located just left of the audio track).
Move the slider to the right to increase the volume, and to the left to decrease it.
But remember to reset it to 0 before you listen to the rest of the recording.I recommend starting with 6 or 9 decibels, and then work your way up.
4. Label the EVP:
Once you are convinced you’ve found an EVP, label it in your project file so you can find it in the future.
To label a section of the sound file ensure that it is highlighted first (drag your mouse over the section), then select “Tracks”, then “Add Label at Selection” and type in a description of the EVP in the white input box that appears. I generally type in what I’m hearing.
5. Saving your project:
It is a good idea to save your project on a regular basis. To save it select “File” then “Save Project”.
6. Copy the EVP to a file of its own:
After labeling the EVP you will then need to copy it and put it in a file of its own.
I recommend including a little of whatever occurs just before the EVP (maybe an investigator was asking a question, etc). So that the EVP will be more believable, and more easily traced back to the original recording.
With the EVP section highlighted, click “Edit” and then “Copy”. This will copy the clip to your computer’s memory. Then select “File” and then “New”. This creates a new session of Audacity. Then select “Tracks”, then “Add New”, then “Audio Track”. With the new track open select “Edit” and then “Paste” to paste the clip from your computer’s memory into the new track.
7. Edit the EVP to bring it out:
Once the new file has been saved you can play with it all you wish to try and bring the EVP out even more. Here’s some suggestions:
Amplify:
You can increase (or decrease the volume of the EVP) by first highlighting it with your mouse, and then selecting “Effect” and then “Amplify”. The amplification is in decibels. I recommend starting with 9 or 10.
NOTE: If you want to remove an Effect, simply click “Edit” and then “Undo [name of effect]” to remove it.
Speed:
Sometimes the EVP is spoken very fast and it is necessary to slow it down to understand what is being said. To do this you need to use the “Change Speed” option that is found by selecting “Effect” and then “Change Speed”. The speed is set by percentages. I recommend starting with a –15% (negative 15 percent). You do this by sliding the slider to the left until -15 shows up in the box. Do a preview first, and then click “OK” if you are happy with it.
NOTE: If you want to remove an Effect, simply click “Edit” and then “Undo [name of effect]” to remove it.
Noise Removal:
Another Effect that can be useful is the “Noise Removal” effect. I do, however, recommend that you use this as a last resort as it can cause a weird musical chiming sound to appear in the section where this Effect is applied. And then you have to add “silence” to remove it, which makes the EVP less believable.
To use the “Noise Removal” effect, highlight a small section of the EVP that only contains a sample of the noise you want to remove (i.e. static). Then click “Effect” and then “Noise Removal”.
A box will appear, but with the slider under “Step 2” disabled. Click the “Get Noise Profile” button. The box disappears. Highlight the entire EVP with your mouse and then click “Effect” and then “Noise Removal” again. The box reappears only this time the slider under “Step 2” enabled. I recommend keeping it about ¼ of an inch from the left edge (any more and the musical sound can become too strong). Click the “Preview” button to hear how the file will sound with the noise removed. If you are happy with the result, click the “OK” button to apply the new effect.
NOTE: If you want to remove an Effect, simply click “Edit” and then “Undo [name of effect]” to remove it.
Silence:
Sometimes the “Noise Removal” effect adds a strange musical sound to the file that you may want to remove. The best way to do this is to add “silence” to the clip. To do this, select the section of the clip that you want to remove with your mouse, and then click “Generate” and then “Silence” and change the time to “hh:mm:ss – milliseconds”, and then click the “OK” button.
NOTE: If you want to remove an Effect, simply click “Edit” and then “Undo [name of effect]” to remove it.
Cut:
Instead of adding silence to a clip, you may wish to cut part of it out. To do this, highlight the section of the clip you want to cut out with your mouse, and then select “Edit” and then “Cut” to remove it.
NOTE: If you want to remove an Effect, simply click “Edit” and then “Undo [name of effect]” to remove it.
8. Export the EVP as a sound file:
Once you are happy with your EVP, you can save it with a name that means something to you (I recommend including the investigation name and date). To do so do the following:
Select “File” and then “Export As” and then “WAV” (or MP3). You’ll then need to chose where it is that you wish to place the file. I save all mine under a folder called “EVPS” on my “C:” drive (not very imaginative, I know), and then under a sub-folder that is descriptive of where the EVP came from (i.e. the name of the investigation). Or in other words:
C:\EVPS\Theater\theater_dolly_070405.wav
SPECIAL NOTES:
I personally believe that using any other Effect other than those listed under #7 distorts the EVP too much. In fact, I recommend that you don’t spend too much time working on your EVP. If it is not clear enough to hear after using “Amplify” and “Change Speed”, it is most likely not clear enough to keep.
EVPs are recorded by the thousands all over the world every day. I personally have recorded literally dozens, if not hundreds since I started in November 2006. I am at the point where if I can’t hear it using “Amplify” and “Change Speed”, I don’t bother working on it anymore.
However, you will be very excited with your very first EVP as I was, so play away. The most important thing to remember is to have fun! If this isn’t fun anymore, stop doing it.
Also, it is important to stay positive and to have good intentions when doing EVP recordings. Below is an excerpt from “Haunted Times” magazine Summer 2007 Edition page 29 that I thought was very insightful:
“Mark Macy (www.wolditc.com) a world renowned researcher in the field of instrumental transcommunication (ITC), the use of electronic devices to communicate with other realms [said the following] …
[Spirit communication through radio sounds] can only work when the vibrations of those present are in complete harmony and when their aims and intentions are pure.
When everyone’s thoughts are in harmony, the contact field is clear.” Macy continues later in his book, “They (the spirits) can see into our world and work with our equipment, but if there is dissonance in the form of fears, doubts, and animosities, the contact field become cloudy and it is impossible for them to see into our world and work with us. That’s when negative spirit groups close to the earth in vibration can break into existing bridges, with troubling results. Troubled feelings seem to open the field to troubled spirit worlds as the close down the field to the finer worlds.”
In other words, be careful when you are doing EVP recordings. Ensure that you are in a good frame of mind, that there is no conflict in your surroundings, and that you are not full of fear or doubt. Fear breeds more fear, and doubt closes off the ability of those who have good intentions to communicate with you.
What to do if you get a negative EVP:
If you get a negative EVP, stop recording for a while! It’s as simple as that. If you ignore the negative entity, it will move on to someone more interesting.
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Using the PX
The Modes are:
1: Dictionary Mode the PX has 2048 internal words that are used in this mode
2: Phonetic Mode the PX will use phonemes to speak
3. Reverse Phonetic Mode The PX will reverse the phonetic output in effect it talks backwards
4. Touch Mode this mode is used to detect if the device is being touched
5. Voice Change Mode, this mode is the same as #1 dictionary mode except the voice
can be altered detected inputs
6. Repeat Mode say last words said .. in this mode the PX will repeat the last words spoke from last said to first
up to 400 words.
7. Energy Mode : this mode allows the user to set the sensitivity of the device with one of 3
preset levels. The PX will say LOW then give four beeps pressing mode during this time will set the Energy level low
The PX has and Audio output jack for Amplified speaker or Recirder output.
The PX shipped with a 2048 word vocabulary twice the original design amount this "firmware"
Equipped with an internal speaker the PX also has an external audio jack as well.
This jack is for Amplified speakers
The PX voice is driven by a speech synthesizer. Powered by two AA batteries
We recommend Lithium ion batteries . The Heart of the PX is a Microprocessor running at 16 MHz .
The Internal speaker is Mylar to be moisture resistant.
Features:
2048 word vocabulary:
Speech, with the ability to alter the Pitch Timber and tempo via computer software.
Built in EEprom stores up to 400 words, spoken in the dictionary mode.
External Audio for amplified speakers.
RS-232 for remote control and additional software functions and features.
Using the PX, before you turn it on make sure you have installed the batteries correctly.
Turn on the PX about 1 second will pass the PX will flash all the lights in sequence then in groups of two. You will then here "Dictionary Mode" and the PX is running .... You will note the first led may flash But no speech is heard. The PX is sampling depending on the energy mode selected the PX may talk right a way or even sit quiet for extended periods of time. In the Dictionary Mode every word said is also saved up to the last 400 words may be replayed in the "Say all words Spoken Mode".
Mode 2 : Phonetic Speech Mode, from the first mode simply depress the Mode switch till the
PX announces " Phonetic Mode". In the Phonetic mode the PX creates strings of phonemes the basic
Individual sounds that makeup human speech. It's not unusual for the PX to create these phonetic
Sounds no stop for several minutes before settling down, you may want to change the energy mode
The PX is set in to create the desired result.
Mode 3: Reverse Phonetic mode, based on mode 2 this mode takes the last 10 phonemes produces
and speaks the in reverse order. Much like using software to reverse an EVP.
Mode 4: Touch Mode, typically use this mode in Mid or High energy settings enter this mode and set the PX down. It will begin to make a PING sound like sonar. It make take a few minutes for it to calm down and stop PINGING . the Idea is to see if the device gets triggered giving off the PING sound The longer it's triggered the closer the PING sounds will be together.
Mode 5: Voice Change Mode, this is Dictionary mode with a couple of special sequences added
When running in this mode the PX may change it's Voice Speed and Pitch.
Mode 6: In this mode the PX will start saying every word it has spoken "up to 400 words"
Form the time it was turned on. It will start by saying the last word spoken prior to entering this mode.
Mode 7: Energy Mode, this mode allows you to change the sensitivity of the device First it will say "LOW" then beep and flash the first LED on the PX . It will Beep four times if you press the Mode
Switch the PX will return to dictionary mode set in the LOW energy mode. Next the PX will say "MID"
And begin the same beep and flash Press mode now and the PX will run in the MID energy setting.
The Last prompt in the mode is "HIGH" and again four Beeps press mode now and your set to the
High energy mode.
If you do not want to change modes simple allow the PX to finish the 3 mode and beep sequences
It will the return to the dictionary mode on it's own without changing the energy settings.
Sem
Simple Energy Meter Detects changes in the fields around the device gives off a alert tone
White-Noise X
PX Manual
Using the PX
First things are first.... Please read this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When installing the batteries turn off the PX remove the rear battery cover
note the +/- marked in red and black
backwards. Replace the cover and turn the
To turn off press both POWER and MODE
Please read this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When installing the batteries turn off the PX remove the rear battery cover
it's important that you do not install the batteries
backwards. Replace the cover and turn the on by pressing power.
both POWER and MODE at the same time release with the PX says off After 1 second the four leds will light in sequence from left to right and the device will
say dictionary mode.
The PX has only one control the mode switch locate on the left of the device.
modes hold the mode switch down till the lights change and the PX announces the next mode of
operation.
The Modes are:
1: Dictionary Mode the PX has 2048 internal words that are used in this mode
2: Phonetic Mode the PX will use phonemes to speak
3. Reverse Phonetic Mode The PX will reverse the phonetic output in effect it talks backwards
4. Touch Mode this mode is used to detect if the device is being touched
5. Voice Change Mode, this mode is the same as #1 dictionary mode except the voice
can be altered detected inputs
6. Repeat Mode say last words said .. in this mode the PX will repeat the last words spoke from last said to
first
up to 400 words.
7. Energy Mode : this mode allows the user to set the sensitivity of the device with
preset levels. The PX will say LOW then give four beeps pressing
Energy level low
The PX has and Audio output jack using a 1/8 inch stereo jack
The RS-232 port was added to allow access to the PX from computers and other devices
The PX voice is driven by a SpeakJet TM speech synthesizer.
We recommend Lithium or Lithium rechargeable batteries .
Pic Microprocessor running at 16 MHz .
Features:
2048 word vocabulary:
Programmable Vocabulary:
Speech, with the ability to alter the Pitch Timber and tempo via computer software.
Built in EEprom stores up to 400 words,
1 second the four leds will light in sequence from left to right and the device will
The PX has only one control the mode switch locate on the left of the device. When switching
es hold the mode switch down till the lights change and the PX announces the next mode of
Dictionary Mode the PX has 2048 internal words that are used in this mode
Phonetic Mode the PX will use phonemes to speak
everse Phonetic Mode The PX will reverse the phonetic output in effect it talks backwards
Touch Mode this mode is used to detect if the device is being touched
Voice Change Mode, this mode is the same as #1 dictionary mode except the voice
Repeat Mode say last words said .. in this mode the PX will repeat the last words spoke from last said to
Energy Mode : this mode allows the user to set the sensitivity of the device with one of 3
preset levels. The PX will say LOW then give four beeps pressing mode during this time will set the
using a 1/8 inch stereo jack for amplifier or recorder .
232 port was added to allow access to the PX from computers and other devices.
The PX voice is driven by a SpeakJet TM speech synthesizer. Powered by two AA batteries
We recommend Lithium or Lithium rechargeable batteries . The Heart of the PX is a
running at 16 MHz . The Internal speaker is Mylar to be moisture resistant.
Speech, with the ability to alter the Pitch Timber and tempo via computer software.
Built in EEprom stores up to 400 words, spoken in the dictionary mode.
When switching
es hold the mode switch down till the lights change and the PX announces the next mode of
everse Phonetic Mode The PX will reverse the phonetic output in effect it talks backwards
Repeat Mode say last words said .. in this mode the PX will repeat the last words spoke from last said to
one of 3
mode during this time will set the
Powered by two AA batteries
is Mylar to be moisture resistant. External Audio for non-amplified speakers.
RS-232 for remote control and additional software functions and features.
Using the PX, before you turn it on make sure you have installed the batteries correctly.
Turn on the PX about 1 second will pass the PX will flash all the lights in sequence then in groups of two.
You will then here "Dictionary Mode" and the PX is running .... You will note the first led may flash But no
speech is heard. The PX is sampling depending on the energy mode selected the PX may talk right a way or
even sit quiet for extended periods of time. In the Dictionary Mode every word said is also saved up to the
last 400 words may be replayed in the "Say all words Spoken Mode".
Mode 2 : Phonetic Speech Mode, from the first mode simply depress the Mode switch till the
PX announces " Phonetic Mode". In the Phonetic mode the PX creates strings of phonemes the basic
Individual sounds that makeup human speech. It's not unusual for the PX to create these phonetic
Sounds no stop for several minutes before settling down, you may want to change the energy mode
The PX is set in to create the desired result. Here's a sample clip from a proto type device using the
same method of phonetic speech . The BILLY clip
Mode 3: Reverse Phonetic mode, based on mode 2 this mode takes the last 10 phonemes produces
and speaks the in reverse order. Much like using software to reverse an EVP.
Mode 4: Touch Mode, typically use this mode in Mid or High energy settings enter this mode and set the PX
down. It will begin to make a PING sound like sonar. It make take a few minutes for it to calm down and stop
PINGING . the Idea is to see if the device gets triggered giving off th PING sound The longer it's triggered the
closer the PING sounds will be together.
Mode 5: Voice Change Mode, this is Dictionary mode with a couple of special sequences added
When running in this mode the PX may change it's Voice Speed and Pitch.
Mode 6: In this mode the PX will start saying every word it has spoken "up to 400 words"
Form the time it was turned on. It will start by saying the last word spoken prior to entering this mode.
Mode 7: Energy Mode, this mode allows you to change the sensitivity of the device First it will say "LOW"
then beep and flash the first LED on the PX . It will Beep four times if you press the Mode
Switch the PX will return to dictionary mode set in the LOW energy mode. Next the PX will say "MID"
And begin the same beep and flash Press mode now and the PX will run in the MID energy setting. The Last prompt in the mode is "HIGH" and again four Beeps press mode now and your set to the
High energy mode.
If you do not want to change modes simple allow the PX to finish the 3 mode and beep sequences
It will the return to the dictionary mode on it's own without changing the energy settings.
Software, Current release is version 1.27 for the PC
The Software modes of the PX give the user access to creating custom energy mode settings
A dialog chat using the dictionary mode and the PC so the user may log there experience and see
The words spoken by the PX.
Installing the PX software:
All the examples are shown using (Windows 7 tm ) Home Premier edition.
Always use windows Explorer “IE” not Firefox or Mozilla for the install
Begin by going to www.digitaldowsing.com select the products from the main section.
Select PX from the Products tab on the upper left of the screen Next, select the PX Software Link
Click on the Click Here to Download PX windows version When The Download opens click on “ Open ”
You may see a security warning : allow this operation to continue Windows will open a temp file folder : to install the software double click on setup
Select OK from this screen to begin the software install The software is now asking where to install the program click on the computer icon
Never over write files select yes to keep existing files Select “ OK “ to complete the install
Your Software is now installed and ready to use. Your Software is now installed and ready to use.
Using the PX software:
To start locate the windows Icon on your menu bar
Then select the PX program
To start locate the windows Icon on your menu bar Read and complete the software agreement
Make sure you check the box on the lower left
Select Agree or Decline Connect your PX to your PC via a serial cable or usb to serial cable.
Turn on the PX “Always make sure you have new batteries”
Now press the connect to PX Button The Software will now query your ports looking for the PX.
If the PX can not be found you will see the following screen above .
You may try to manually connect using the port # your cable is attached to.
See the Serial Port Issues section for more help
If your manually connecting select the correct port number and press open com # Up and running:
This is the main screen for the PX software:
This screen allows you to attempt ITC communications and logs the results for you.
On the Left is the word list window you will see the words chosen by the PX during operation in this mode.
To start, select an amount of time for a response to be given 6,12,or 24 seconds.
The times are on the bottom of the screen.
Next type a question into the enter Question Box ( Small orange box at the bottom of the screen)
You may end your question and hit return or click on the Ask Button,
You will see your question appear at the top of the screen in the main dialog box. Responses will be spoken by the PX and the words will be posted to the dialog screen .
To end this mode simple go to another page or close the program.
The Second Screen PX is a screen to run the PX from the PC.
Clicking on the mode buttons will change the mode the PX is in.
Use this screen when setting custom defaults it will allow you test them
Before saving them to the PX. Pressing on the Dictionary Mode button two boxes will appear on the left is the list of all the dictionary words
On the right the words the PX has currently spoken as its running. AMP:
The Setup screen allows you to turn off the amplifier on the PX , this is done if you want to do a session without
The PX talking. Just select amp off or on and click the Amp On/Off button.
Firmware:
Verify the version of firmware in the PX controller by pressing the Firmware Button the
Version will appear in the box above the button.
Voice Control :
You may alter the PX voice by changing these settings, Select Load Voice to hear the changes
And Save to make the change the default PX voice. Defaults:
Range: typically 50 to 1000 ( Default 175 )
Threshold setting for the touch mode . the Signal level had to
increase over that level to trigger the sonar Ping
Offset : typically 1 to 254 ( Default 15 )
Offset is like a squelch control unit helps to quiet the PX in
environments where it's being trigger often
Repeat Buffer: typically 1 to 80 ( Default 15 )
This is a buffer that stops the PX from repeating the same word .
Since the PX is driven by it's surroundings it stops the PX from
repeating words trigger by the normal Environment.
Gain: typically 1 to 20 ( Default 4 )
Adjust the sensitivity of the PX the higher the gain the Higher the sensitivity.
Select load then Select save Default low mid or high to save them or
Switch to the PX screen to test there effects.
Select read defaults to see the current settings the will appear in the gray box in the upper left of the screen Word List:
In the screen you can click on any word and the PX will say it. Allow the PX to complete saying
The word before selecting another. Also you may select the reverse box to hear the words selected in reverse.
And toggle between forward and reverse by click on the reverse box and then clicking on the SAY WORD button PK:
this screen will put the PX into a PK test mode. Select the start button and read the prompts in the gray
box bellow. The Idea is to try and use you mind to make the needle stay all the way to the left or cent or right
for as long as possible.
Make sure you press the stop button after your done. About:
This screen loads the most current PX information page from the Digital Dowsing web site. LOG:
This Screen will recall all the pervious data from the COM screen it will also show the time and date
That each event took place. To retrieve the log Click the “ READ LOG” Button
to clear the screen click on the Clear button. Trouble Shooting:
The single most common issue is bad batteries, when in doubt change them out.
To insure the best performance to scrimp buy the “Best” batteries available.
Common issues
1: PX says READY
Change batteries
2: PX repeats dictionary mode
Change batteries
3: PX has no sound
Change batteries
4: PX won’t connect to pc
Change batteries
5. PX has a strange voice or squeals
In the Software reset the PX default Voice
Serial Port Issues:
Serial Port Issues:
1. Brand New batteries "lithium ion are preferred"
2.Iidentify you com port ... check the hardware see where
it is locating it's self and that it's installed correctly
a:. click on the win menu button and choose control panel
under hardware and sound select view devices and printers
Now see where your usb to serial device or serial port is located.
If this port is greater than 30 let me know we only search to com 30.
Now with new batteries in turn on the PX it should be in dictionary mode
start your software as the software is searching watch when the comport # comes up for you usb/serial device. the panel should connect on this device number
issues with Multi core processors:
Right Click on the menu bar on the bottom of the widows screen and start task manager
Now open the task manager to processes
right click on PX.exe and select set affinity
Now select only cpu 0 and save by pressing OK.
Now make sure the PX is connected and turned on and try and see if it connects.
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