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K20W Sound Writer User Guide 

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Writer Window 

 
After finishing the DAT file is created, you can program the DAT file onto the voice chip you 
have selected. 

Click the “Writer” tab to display the Writer Window. The following functions 

are available: 
 

 

Fig. 8  

 

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Load File

: To load the DAT file from the computer (Fig. 8) 

After loading DAT file, the correct voice IC will be selected automatically and 
displayed in the Device list box. The DAT file check sum is also displayed. If the DAT 
is corrupted, it will have incorrect check sum and will not be loaded. 

 

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Blank Check

: To Blank check the inserted voice chip (Fig. 9 to 10)  

If the Device list box does not show the voice chip you want, click the pull down list 
and select the voice chip. 

See “Inserting Voice IC section” on how to insert the IC on 

the Writer). P

ress the “Blank” button to start the blank check. 

 

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Program

: After blank checking, 

press the “Program” button to start programming. 

 

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Verify

Press the “Verify” button to Verify the data stored in the voice chip.  

 
 
 
 

1. Press this button to load a 
DAT file. 

2. Device is selected automatically 

3. File check sum is displayed here 

Summary of Contents for K20W

Page 1: ...K20W Sound Writer User Guide Page 1 of 12 K20W Sound Writer USER GUIDE Kowatec Corporation www kowatec com...

Page 2: ...r User Guide Page 2 of 12 Table of Content Introduction 3 Installation Error Bookmark not defined Running the Software 4 Compiler Window 6 Writer Window 9 Inserting Devices onto the Programmer 11 Tech...

Page 3: ...ng different Options and Trigger Modes of each individual Voice Group The Writer is used to program the voice data into the voice chips that resulted from the Compiler Function The Writer must be conn...

Page 4: ...ime the current supply from USB may not be sufficient to support the Writer In this case an external 5V DC adapter with at least 1A capacity should be connected separately to the power jack center pos...

Page 5: ...the USB cable during the firmware update Otherwise the Writer Programmer board will be damaged permanently Press OK to begin the update process Fig 4 In case of firmware update failure an error messag...

Page 6: ...ile Display Area displays a list of sound files used Voice Group Listing shows the available voice groups and the trigger options Function Buttons to perform the specific functions Memory Usage displa...

Page 7: ...ct Voice Compress Type Click the pulldown list to select the compress type for the input sound file Lower bit compression such as 4 bit ADPCM takes less memory space to store the sound file However th...

Page 8: ...ound file or Silence to Voice Group Highlight the Voice Group you want to edit Double click the sound file name to add the sound file to the highlighted Voice Group Note You can add any number of soun...

Page 9: ...s also displayed If the DAT is corrupted it will have incorrect check sum and will not be loaded Blank Check To Blank check the inserted voice chip Fig 9 to 10 If the Device list box does not show the...

Page 10: ...eft to right to indicate the operation is in progress 3 If the operation is completed and passed the result is displayed in Blue on the Status bar Fig 9 4 If the operation is completed and failed the...

Page 11: ...ted align to the bottom of the 24 pin textool socket SOP Package Additional SOP adapter should be used and align to bottom of the 24 pin textool socket Adapter 16S D2 for K161004 2104 4208 SOP K161004...

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