My Device's Voice does not Sound Like it Used To!
The SPEECH MENU is available for synthesized speech. From it you can choose the voice that you want your device to use for speaking messages and for auditory prompts. Other options allow you to refine the voice.
Select a Speaking Voice:
1. Go to the TOOLBOX.
2. Open the SPEECH MENU.
3. Select MAIN VOICE in the Voice to Modify box.
4. In the Synthesizer option you may select the kind of speech you want to use: DECtalk or RealSpeak.(RealSpeak voices are only available in Vantage/Vanguards running 4.0 and higher software and with the serial number of 2500VT and up and/or 2100VG and up.)
5. In the Voice option use the Up and Down arrows to step to the voice you want to use.
DecTalk voices include Perfect Paul, Beautiful Betty, Huge Harry, Frail Frank, Kit the Kid, Rough Rita, Uppity Ursula, Doctor Dennis, Whispering Wendy, and Variable Val
RealSpeak voices include Tom and Jennifer.
NOTE: Average Pitch, Speech Rate, and Pitch Range can also be adjusted for your DECtalk voice.
6. Select OK to exit the menu.
Select an Auditory Prompt Voice (DECtalk only) if you are using the device in scanning mode.
We recommend that the auditory prompt voice be different from your main speaking voice in order to avoid confusion.
1. Go to the TOOLBOX.
2. Open the SPEECH MENU.
3. Select PROMPT VOICE in the Voice to Modify option.
4. In the Synthesizer option, select the kind of speech you want to use, DECtalk or RealSpeak.
5. In the Voice selection box, use the Up and Down arrows to step to the voice you want to use.
6. Select OK to exit the menu.