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If there's one piece of technology responsible for the explosion in audio tour popularity, it's Espro-Acoustiguide's Inform system. Currently in use at over 150 sites worldwide, both indoors and outdoors, it is the most tried and tested digital interpretation system in the world. Inform tours guide millions of visitors through permanent sites and special exhibitions, in linear, random access and combination formats.

With its ergonomic design, Inform is comfortable for visitors to use and its large telephone-style keypad, backlit display and simple control buttons make it easy for anyone, young or old, to operate.

This sturdy hand-held unit with built-in speaker utilizes solid-state memory chips to offer the flexibility of up to four hours of mono audio programming. Tours can be loaded onto each hand unit in a matter of seconds (via flashcards inserted into the compact programming / charging rack) enabling sites to offer different tours and foreign languages to visitors quickly and efficiently.

Design:
Long grip comfortable for use over long periods of time
Easy-to-use for young children and older adults
Built-in speaker
Telephone-style keypad with large high contrast buttons
Headphone jack plug for second listener
Adjustable shoulder strap

Technology:
Durable casing and solid state internal design can withstand constant use both indoors and outdoors
Easy content loading via a flashcard inserted into the charging rack
Tours loaded automatically in a matter of seconds
Units perform self-diagnostic tests and report status to charging rack
Each unit contains a Built-in radio triggered alarm (optional)

Technical Specifications

Format:
ACELP sound compression

Capacity:
Up to four hours of audio content
One language or program on each hand unit at a time
Up to 250 different messages per hour

LCD Display:
Numeric, back-lit LCD screen

Keypad:
Telephone-style keypad
Play/Pause, Cancel, Fast Forward, Rewind, Volume Up, Volume Down

ADA Sensitive:
Raised dot indicates number "5" on keypad
Large numeric and function buttons
Volume controlled in 8 selectable levels

Battery:
Fully recharged in 9 hours
Up to 10 hours use between charging

Size:
Length 11.4" (29cm)
Width 2.0" (5.2 cm)
Depth 1.4" (3.6 cm)

Weight:
12 oz (340.2 grams)

 

Programming / Charging Rack

Number of units per rack:
25

Programming:
Flash memory card contains up to 4 hours of content in a single language
Simultaneous and automatic loading of content and charging of batteries for all units

Power supply:
Standard 110 V 15 A or 220 V 10 A outlet/breaker

Size:
Height 18.1" (46 cm)
Width 15.7" (40 cm)
Depth 18.1" (46 cm)

Weight:
48.5 lbs (22 kg)

Certifications:
FCC, CE, UL

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