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Voice Editing Ver.1.0

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Q&A for People Interested in Buying

Q1. Can I use this software on Windows 98?
A1.

Windows 98 is not supported (operation on Windows 98 is not guaranteed), but it is possible to install the software on Windows 98. Windows 98 SE is supported.

Q2. Can I use this software on Windows 95 or Windows NT?
A2.

Windows 95 and Windows NT are not supported.

Q3. Can I use this software on Windows Me?
A3.

Yes. Windows Me is supported.

Q4. Can I use this on an Apple computer?
A4.

We have no plans at this moment to make this compatible with Apple platforms.

Q5. Can Voice Editing Software play MP3?
A5.

No, it cannot.

Q6. There are several different editions of Voice Editing Ver. 1.0. How are they different?
Q7. Am I allowed to install the software on multiple computers?
A7.

No, that is not allowed. This software can only be used on one computer, and only by the user who installed it. You cannot use it on multiple computers.

Q&A About Installation

Q1. I can't get the software to install on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
A1.

Log on as a user with Administrator privileges to do the installation. Note that Voice Editing does not support multiple users.

Q2. When I try to install on a system that already has a different edition of Voice Editing installed, I see a message that says, "Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components?" Will it be all right to delete it all?
A2.

No, that is not allowed. This software can only be used on one computer, and only by the user who installed it. You cannot use it on multiple computers.

Q3. Will data I saved still be there if I uninstall then reinstall the program?
A3.

Yes it will, but you should back it up anyway to be on the safe side.

Q4. I install Voice Editing but when I start the program, a message says, "Voice Editing is not installed in this PC. Install Voice Editing and then try again." I can't get the program to sta
A4.

Double-click on the file SAPI5/SAPI5_Common.msi on the CD-ROM to reinstall only SAPI5_Common. You will see radio buttons with the choice of Repair SAPI5_Common and Remove SAPI5_Common. Select Remove SAPI5_Common. After uninstalling SAPI5_Common, double-click on SAPI5/SAPI5_Common.msi again, and install only SAPI5_Common.

Q&A About Voice Recognition
(You should also refer to support on voice recognition.)

Q1. What does the voice recognition function do
A1.

It converts voiced speech into written text. It can take what you say into the IC Recorder (RR-US500/050/065/360/380/385/395) or into a commercially available microphone and immediately turn it into written text. It can also take sound files that you have recorded on the IC Recorder using [Dictation] and convert them into written text.

Note:
In order to use voice recognition, the voice of the person who is to be the subject of voice recognition must be registered with the program by the process of training.
The voices of people who have not performed training will not be properly recognized for accurate conversion into text.
Voice recognition will not work with recordings of meetings where people speak at the same time so that speakers cannot be distinguished, or with recordings of conversations that include extraneous sounds.

Q2. Can sound files with recordings of meetings be turned into text?
A2.

No, they cannot. Sound files with recordings of meetings do not distinguish between different speakers, so practical voice recognition results are impossible to achieve.
Voice recognition works to convert speech into text only with the voices of specific speakers who have performed the training.

Q3. How good is the voice recognition ratio?
A3.

The voice recognition ratio varies from person to person. People can generally achieve a practical level of voice recognition if they perform the training, but the voice recognition ratio can also be affected by the surroundings, the manner of speech, and even the content of speech. It generally is not possible to assign a percentage figure.

Note:
This company makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of voice recognition.

Q4. What is the training process like?
A4.

Training is the process of reading a text for about ten to fifteen minutes to register the voice of the voice recognition user. Repeating the training will increase recognition accuracy.

Q5. Can the data from training be transferred to another computer?
A5.

You can transfer it to another computer using the import/export function. You can send the training file and voice data for our own voice to your friends, for example, so that sound files of your voice can be converted into text on their computers.

Q6. What can be done to improve recognition results?
A6.

First of all, it is necessary to register the voice of the voice recognition user through the training process. (See the section on "Converting sound to text" in the PDF instruction manual that is included with Voice Editing Ver. 1.0.) Repeating the training will improve the recognition ratio.
Premium Edition users can read from any text they like for the training. Reading in a passage of the kind that you will want to convert to text will improve the voice recognition ratio for that material.
The IC Recorder (RR-US500/050/065/360/380/395) should be set to [Dictation] for this.

Note:
The accuracy of voice recognition varies from person to person. You should speak very clearly and without haste. It is also good to do this in quiet surroundings. Pronounce a "." as "period" and a "?" as "question mark."

Q7. Some words are not recognized correctly even if I repeat the training. What can I do to make the software recognize them correctly?
A7.

Use the [Add/Delete Words] function to register the voiced words in the dictionary. After you have added the words to the dictionary, they will be converted to text correctly.

Note:
Depending on the surroundings, the type of word, and the content of the speech, there are cases when words are not correctly converted to text even though they have been registered in the dictionary.

Q8. What kind of voice recognition engine can I use?
A8.

You can use any Microsoft SAPI5 compatible voice recognition engine.

Q9. I am using the include "dictation cord" for the dictation feature. However I cannot train or dictate successfully because of poor microphone sensitivity.
A9.

Adjust the volume on the IC recorder.
Depending on your computer, you may also be able to improve the sensitivity by reversing the "Straight mini plug" and the "L-shaped mini plug" connections.
You can use any commercially available microphone or headset. However depending on your computer, voice recognition may not be possible unless using the microphone included with the computer.

Q&A About Text-to-Speech (You should also refer to support on the text-to-speech function.)

Q1. What does the text-to-speech function do?
A1.

Text-to-speech will take words (text) that have been input to the computer and recite them to you out loud. It can use the synthesized voice of the computer to recite e-mail (Outlook Express), Microsoft Word documents, newspaper articles from the Internet, and so on.

Q2. Can text-to-speech audio be saved as a sound file?
A2.

Yes, you can save it as a sound file. If you transfer it to an IC Recorder or Voice compatible equipment , you can carry it with you and play it back wherever you are.

Q3. What kind of text to speech engine can I use?
A3.

You can use any Microsoft SAPI5 compatible text to speech engine.

Q&A About Translation (and Interpretation)

Q1. How does the interpretation function work?
A1.

Interpretation works by combining voice recognition, translation, and text-to-speech. Words spoken into the IC recorder or microphone are immediately converted into text through voice recognition, and that text is translated into the foreign language. The translated text is then recited out loud using the text-to-speech function.

Note:
Translation (interpretation) results are merely one example of translation, and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. We cannot be liable for the Translation (interpretation) results in any way. Additionally, please refrain from publishing, selling, or distributing unedited translation results, which may violate copyright law.
Depending upon the content of the source text, it may not be possible to obtain the desired result in translation (interpretation).

Q2. Can translation results be recited out loud?
A2.

The included text-to-speech engine can recite a translation out loud.

Q3. Can translation results (text) be saved as a sound file?
A3.

Yes, translation results can be saved as sound files. If you transfer those files to an IC Recorder or Voice compatible equipment, you can carry them with you and play them back wherever you are.

Q4. Is it possible to customize the dictionary used by the translation engine?
A4.

The software does not have a user dictionary function. It cannot be customized.

Q5. Is there a learning function?
A5.

No, the software does not have a learning function.

Q6. Does the software have a dictionary of technical terms?
A6.

No, the software does not have a dictionary of technical terms.

Q7. Can I communicate with foreigners using the interpretation function?
A7.

Sometimes voice recognition does not convert speech into text properly, so it may not be possible to obtain the desired result in translation. Therefore this method does not necessarily make it possible to communicate with foreigners.

Q8. The translation result contains garbled characters.
A8.

You should install the additional modules (fonts, etc.) needed by the Windows operating system to display the language that is garbled.

  • In Internet Explorer, choose the View menu (V), then Encoding (D) and More (M). Select the applicable language(s).
For detailed information on adding languages, refer to the operating system instruction manual.

Q&A About Launcher

Q1. What does Launcher do?
A1.

Launcher lets you drag text in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer windows to recite them out loud and translate them.

Q2. What kind of programs are compatible with Launcher?
A2.

Launcher is compatible with software that uses Ctrl+C to "Copy."

Q3. What does the add-in do?
A3.

The add-in works in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Office 2000/XP/2003 are supported) to add an icon to the toolbar that will start Voice Editing Launcher. In Internet Explorer (Ver. 6.0), it adds Voice Editing Launcher to the mouse right-click menu.

Q&A About Sound Recording (Simple Recorder)

Q1. What does Simple Recorder do?
A1.

Simple Recorder takes audio that is being played on a computer and records it as sound files. Audio from a CD that you are playing on your computer, audio from Internet radio, and audio that is being input from an external source (such as a microphone) to your computer can be recorded as sound files by Simple Recorder.

Note:
When recording sound from a language learning CD or other such content that is under copyright, copyright law prohibits unauthorized use for purposes other than personal use. Recorded files are for personal use only.

Q2. What sound file formats can be used for recording?
A2.

Voice Editing handles sound files that are saved using codecs for TRC, ADPCM2, and G.726 formats. The saved sound files can also be converted to WAV files using the Voice Editing WAV conversion feature.

Q&A About Compatibility

Q1. Can I play files recorded on devices made by other companies?
A1.

Files Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Software cannot play are marked with "?" in the file list, indicating that they are not compatible.

Q2. I cannot play files that I transferred to a SD Memory Card.
A2.

TRC, ADPCM2, and G.726 formats are incompatible with each other. Convert to the file format to suit the equipment.

Q3. What models are supported by Voice Editing Ver. 1.0?

Miscellaneous Q&A

Q1. There are buttons which do not respond when playing directly from an IC recorder.
A1.

The non-active function buttons are indicated in grey.

Q2. How do I convert files to WAVE?
A2.

Use the conversion feature in the "Voice Editing Ver.1.0 Edition Software. For details, refer to "Converting VM1 to WAVE"

Q3. What are the advantages of converting IC recorder voice files to WAVE format?
A3.

WAVE format can be played on any computer. You can also write them onto a CD-R using writing software, and then play them on a regular CD player.

Note:
The CD-R writing software must support the WAVE formats. See the operating instructions for the software for details.

Q4. When I try to change the title of a subfolder or sound file on an SD Memory Card, the title can't be changed.
A4.

The SD Memory Card may be write-protected (locked). In that case, you should unlock it.

Q5. How can I give my voice files to other people?
A5.

If the person you want to send the file to has Voice Editing Ver.1.0, simply use the Convert to Mail Transfer Format function to convert it to a VM1 (.pvc) file and send it.
If they don't have it, send "VEd1_VM1_Player.exe" along with the VM1 file.

Q6. Can I attach voice files to e-mail?
A6.

Yes, you can. Use the [Convert to Mail Transfer Format] feature, and send "*.pvc" VM1 files and the VEd1_VM1_Player.exe file by e-mail.

Q7. When Voice Editing Ver. 1.0 is displaying files that are on a medium, will it cause a problem to replace the medium?
A7.

If you replace the medium while Voice Editing Ver. 1.0 is displaying files, be sure either to select [Refresh] on the [View] menu or press the F5 key to update the file information.

Note:
Removing media while the sound files on them are being accessed for playback, transfer, conversion, etc., can cause file corruption. Do not remove media while they are being accessed.

Q8. The message "Not enough disk space" appears when I perform an operation although there is plenty of free hard disc space.
A8.

There may not be enough space available in the storage location of temporarily created files in "Temporary Area Settings".
Change the storage location of the temporary files or delete unneeded files so there is space available in this location.
<Changing the storage location>
Select "Options" from the[Settings]menu. The <Options> dialog box appears.
In "Temporary Area Settings", change the storage location to a drive and folder with available space.
Do not specify a removable disc drive in "Temporary Area Settings".
Removing the removable disc could result in a malfunction.

Q9. I can't find files I saved on my computer. Where are they saved?
A9.

The files are "Hidden" attribute files. An SD_VOICE folder is created in the drive root, and the files are saved there.
Refer to your Windows Operating System user's manual regarding hidden file attributes.