When connecting Talk 8 for the first time, it is recommended connecting to WebApp as some configuration settings are only available via WebApp settings.
Please be aware that Talk 8 requires Zone to be running WebApp version 1.5.0 or higher.
On first connection to Zone, Talk 8 will conduct a firmware update. Once Talk 8 is connected and displays a white status light, configuration can begin.
In WebApp, navigate to Settings > Devices > Paging Stations. The settings available to change are: Lock, Chime, Playback buttons and Groups.
Usability Options
These checkboxes either enable or disable features of the Talk 8.
Disable User Edits
This disables the USB access and group editing from the Talk 8, it's recommended to turn this on after initial setup to prevent any unexpected file or group modification.
Allow Paging Toggle
The default operation of the Talk button is push and hold to talk. This setting allows the Talk button to toggle the paging state, so a user doesn't need to hold the Talk button for the duration of the announcement. However, this comes with a risk of the user not following up with a second press of the Talk button to stop the announcement.
Allow Paging Recents
This allows immediate paging to the most recently paged zones by using the Talk button within five seconds of finishing the last announcement. If any zones have been blocked that conflict with the recent zones, then paging to recent zones is not available.
Announcement Chime
A drop down allows assignment of a chime that will play before making an announcement on Talk 8. Using the X on the right will clear this and no chime will play before making an announcement.
Once a chine has been selected, the wave form of the file will be displayed below. This can be used to set a unmute point for the microphone, so talking can begin while the chime plays out, allowing for a smoother transition from the chime to talking. Using the auto button will place the unmute point where the rest of the chime is at 50% volume or below.
The unmute point can also be manually moved by either clicking or dragging the marker to where it needs to be.
The play icon inline with the "Announcement Chime" title allows auditioning of the selected track, this will start playback of the track into Zone 1 only, providing the opportunity to audition the desired track.
The Level Trim control will reduce the chime by the set amount, this applies to auditioning the chime as well.
Talk 8 ships with pre-installed chimes, which are split into two folders, "Hospitality" and "Retail". Should you ever need to re-install these chimes, they are available from our website.
Playback Buttons
These drop downs allow assigning any .wav files to the 6 playback buttons on the surface of the Talk 8. Additional chimes and playback sounds can be uploaded by connecting the Talk 8 to a host computer via the USB C connector on the back of the Talk 8 (USB C cable not included).
The audition button is also available here.
Groups
Talk 8 has 4 group buttons which can be used as a short-cut to selecting multiple zones. Using the check boxes each group can be configured to contain any selection of zones. These groups can also be updated on the Talk 8 itself. This is done by holding the group button down for 1 second; the Status light will turn purple to indicate the Talk 8 is in Group Edit mode. Pressing a zone button will toggle that zone in and out of the group, indicated by the zone button lighting up white. Releasing the group button will save these changes.
These groups can also be updated in the web app by clicking on the tick box for each zone, which will toggle if it's in the group or not.
Brightness
The brightness of the Talk 8 can be set in the wall controller settings page along with other Zone Pads, and is saved in the brightness preset along with other connected controllers. See also WebApp - Wall Controllers and Paging Stations