My footpedal worked. I have an Infinity pedal.
Posted By: MTtesting on 2008-10-11
In Reply to: Futurenet require extensive, time consuming testing? I hate those you can't use foot pedal for. - Just Asking
The tech dept. is really nice, perhaps you should call them as listed on the testing site. They may be able to help. Good luck!
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Only difference I've noticed is the DVI vs non-DVI pedal. Otherwise, regular Infinity pedal shoul
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....Don't know why a regular Infinity pedal didn't work. nm
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I use my infinity pedal with Express Scribe too with no problems. nm
I use the Infinity foot pedal and it works fine on Emdat. sm
The other poster was right. With the new version of Emdat you can configure most, if not all, foot pedals to work.
If you have an Infinity pedal, you can pull the files in thru Express Scribe, (free download) and
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Anyone worked for FastChart and no longer need your 9-pin footpedal.
What will you sell it for?
I use my own foot pedal. It isn't an EMDAT pedal either, just a regular WAV pedal. nm
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They use the StartStop software&pedal, but your own pedal might be compatible. Very
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Infinity makes 99% of the pedals anyway. I used a DVI
pedal when I worked on Chartscript, but I don't work on it with KS.
Infinity makes the majority of the foot pedals, so to
ask if an Infinity pedal will work is too general of a question. Do you need game port, serial port, USB, 9 pin, 15 pin, etc. They can be configured different ways so just because it is an Infinity doesn't mean it will work.
I use an Infinity pedal but it is specially configured to be compatible with only DVI.
you have to pay for the footpedal ($106).nm
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Footpedal
If I remember right MQ uses Docqscribe? The company I work for also uses this. I went to the Express Scribe web site and they have all the instructions on how to get your foot pedal to work with Express Scribe. My pedal works with both depending on which program I have open now, very happy about that!
Thanks - can you use a footpedal? nm
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footpedal
Thanks so much for the advice. So is a USB footpedal different than a wav pedal? Just want to make sure before I look on ebay. I guess I will look it up on Google and see what they have to say. Thanks for the help!!
Just a footpedal.
TransTech supplies the footpedal.
As far as I know, the only equipment they provide is a footpedal....sm
and the software, so you'd have to provide the rest of the equipment (computer, references books, etc.) Their website is www.gimtnet.com
Did you use the footpedal setup wizard?
If they ask about sending back the footpedal
you could wait 3 weeks, then tell them make a promise it is in the mail, then wait 3 days and email them and tell them you couldn't find their address but thought it was in Timbuktu as you spoke to someone there recently, then .....
Hate using keyboard for testing ? co. test can use MQ footpedal? nm)
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Is the Emdat footpedal specific to the software or will a regular
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I wasn't there long enough, put in a 2-week notice but ended up leaving early, footpedal and last
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Pedal
If you download of Windows Media Player version 10, you can use Ctrl P to stop and start the sound and also speed up or slow down the rate of dictation. Below is the link that talks about the speed control and how to use it. It is still a bit cumbersome, but a lot easier than using the mouse in my opinion. If you have any questions, feel free to E-mail me.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/knowledgecenter/howto/PlayFaster_how_to.aspx
Yes, it has to be a USB wav pedal.
NM
There is a way to use the pedal
You just have to find the work-around for it. It's not too difficult to figure it out. : )
just mark each pedal, so you know which is which. nm
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Need a foot pedal
I need a foot pedal. Could anyone tell me what I need to look for when I purchase one. The ones I have looked at on the internet are between $125 and $200. I would like to find one that is less expensive.
$65 usb foot pedal
It is an Infinity USB footpedal and works with Express Scribe, which is free, and many other programs. It is on tvps.com. You can find the compatibility list on there.
Foot pedal
Yee gads, supposed to take a MT test tomorrow and do not have a foot pedal. Has anyone else out there taken one using their mouse and if so how did it work out? I have been to 4 different computer stores tonight. No one had a clue as to what a foot pedal is. Any info appreciated.
Foot pedal
Excuse me, but have not been on internet for a long period of time. The test I am taking has been sent by email, have Media Player there, but how do they connect? Don't fuss at me, just some help please. Thanks.
USB foot pedal
I use a USB foot pedal but it's a pain but there is a work around. You need Express Scribe and to download the voice file there. When you are all done with your note you need to go into the Editscript audio box, which is on the upper left hand side and move the slider to 97-98% and then press listen, listen to the end, then send the report. If you don't it messes something up on their end. Send me an email if this is not quite clear. I've been doing this for a year and a half this way but am not in the program right now.
Dee
9 pin foot pedal
I just began MT from home about a month ago. A friend who had gotten out of the business loaned me a 9 pin foot pedal. However, my brand new Dell computer (bought it in 7/06) had no serial port for a 9 pin pedal. I bought an adapter, but it never worked, so I had to get a USB foot pedal. Most of the newest computers have no place to connect a 9-pin. I spoke to Dell about this, and they said, the 9-pin is considered to be old technology.
Here is the info on the pedal I use...sm
http://www.startstop.com/sst2.asp
If it is Phoenix Medcom, they use StartStop software. My pedal is the USB type. See if they can send you a pedal.
Foot pedal
Wish I could help you.
I just crawled under my desk (it's scary under there) to see but my pedal is so old and worn, I can't find the info on it.
I use my foot pedal.
I like going back and forth between editing and straight typing. I make more money doing VR (eScription) and I produce a lot more lines.
You sure can use the foot pedal
kf
Pedal problems?
Try this website for freeware. It sounds like your foot pedal is not configured. There is a way to do it from your OS program (Acessories, utility tools, wizard??) but I can't remember where to find it. This probably will work and won't hurt to try. It also has some other interesting features. I am doing a search of my Windows XP 2002 to see if I can find access to that feature but it is taking its swee time. I will post it if I succeed. It is a little unsettling that your help desk and others can't figure out this relatively simple and common problem.
http://www.dirfile.com/freeware/foot-pedal-control.htm
Foot Pedal Control
Express Scribe License: Freeware
Express Scribe is professional audio playback control software designed to assist the transcription of audio recordings. It is installed on the typist's computer and can be controlled using the keyboard (with 'hot' keys) and/or foot pedals. This computer transcriber application features variable speed playback, foot pedal operation, file management and more. This program is free. Features: ~ Ability to play compressed wav or dct files. ~ Variable speed (constant pitch) playback. ~ Can use computer rudder pedals (or some other specialist transcription pedals) to control playback. ~ Ability to Dock portable recorders to load recordings. ~ Uses systemwide HotKeys so you can control playback when using other software (eg. Microsoft Word). ~ Automatically receives and loads files by internet (FTP), email or over a local computer network. ~ Automatically sends typing to the person who dictated the work. ~ Express Scribe is free.
Author: NCH Swift Sound Software| Date: 17-07-2003 | Size: 276 KB
also, do you have to purchase your own pedal?
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They will provide pedal if necessary
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wav foot pedal
Help! I want to take a test for a company and need a wav foot pedal. I feel so stupid. I don't know what that means. I have foot pedals coming out the wazoo, one with a USB port and one that has 7 pins, but neither are working with the wav files that are coming through real player. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
What pedal can you use with Chartscripts?
I have an INDB9 - 9 pin. Do I need a USB?
EMDAT pedal?
What pedal do you use for EMDAT? Where did you order it from? I see the one on Stop/Start for $98. It looks just like my Infinity pedal, only USB. Thanks!
USB pedal and EditScript
Hmmm, I was just told that USB will not work and that I need the 9-pin adapter. How is it you're able to use your USB pedal I wonder???
more on foot pedal
Many accounts are C-phone, which they will rent to you if you don't have one (but you can usually find a reasonable deal on eBay), so you would use the foot pedal with that.
I don't remember all the computer requirements, but you do have to have high-speed internet, unlimited long distance for any C-phone or Lanier accounts (you get hired to a specific account), and anti-virus/spywrae software.
Foot pedal
On a typical online computerized transcription test, you can click on the voice file options, then right click on Save target as, then save the voice file on your PC, and then play it with your own player, and use your foot pedal.
We use a foot pedal. nm
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Could be the foot pedal....
BayScribe requires the Infinity foot pedal (not the DVI model). I had to purchase one for two of my accounts because the foot pedal I had wouldn't interface with Dragon or Bayscribe.
It has to do if you have a foot pedal or not.
If you try to transcribe these types of tests without a foot pedal, it is indeed impossible. You will miss words, because it will take an extremely long time to listen, type, go back, type, etc. Also, if your footpedal is not set up to back space enough (sometimes footpedals don't do so well with software), that too can be a problem. In my case, I had the foot pedal and I could go over it and be done with it without spending hours. But, in the past, I have done these kinds of tests without the pedal and it is murder. In my opinion, the companies are aware of this, and do little to make the potential candidates comfortable. When I used to hire, I gave the MT every opportunity and resource to do their best. Not with this company and several others. There are those out there who do a better test, believe me. So, it is not you or your friends. It is indeed the nature of the technology, and this particular company does not seem to care about making sure all goes well for the potential candidate.
yes, you need a 15-pin foot pedal
That is the only pedal that works with their platform.
foot pedal..
I have one that will not work with expresscribe at all...Luckily I have an older one that does...unless the job you are applying for can tell you how to use, I would watch for the format they use, or you will be buying another foot pedal to work...the one that does not work to test, works great on DocQScribe and Emdat, also Chartscript for sure.
When I took it I had no foot pedal, either. But
Good thing, too - because I didn't know how to slow down the fast dictators. I think it took me about 7 hours to transcribe it all and then proof it.
RE: No foot pedal.
Without the use of a foot pedal an MT is likely to do much worse on a test because replaying words and phrases is too much trouble and takes too long. The company should understand this and fix their testing procedures but don't count on it.
It happened to me once with a different company. They did not take that into account at all. I concluded that they were incompetent at setting up a credible test and wrote them off for good.
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