vPedal setup & Express Scribe

( the best choice for audio transcription )

This is a two stage process.

Firstly ensuring that the pedal is talking properly to windows & then making sure that vPedal is talking with Express Scribe ( it doesn't straight out of the box). The video restates the instructions listed below

How to Video - ( Windows Media Video)

approx 1:30 min - 1 meg

If you have already completed USB setup or Gamesport Setup ignore Step 1 please

Stage 1 USB setup:

1. Click on Start button > Settings > Control Panel > Gaming Options / Game Controllers

Click on Add... enable Galy USB Joystick (as above)

Click on Properties > Test > Press "Play" - the display will light Buttons 1 + 2

( as above )

Press "Fast Forward" or ">>" - the display will light Button 2

( as above )

Press "Rewind" or "<<" - the display will light Button 1

( as above )

Your vPedal is now talking to windows

Stage 2:

Download and install NCH Express Scribe ( its free )

click here to download (save to your desktop)

Double click on the "essetup.exe" to start the install

After you have installed Express Scribe

Click on Options > Pedal and Hot Keys.... (as above)

Click on Control ensure that your setting match the above image

i.e. the Use Foot Pedal Playback Control is ticked.

GamePort1 is selected and 3-Pedals is also selected.

Then click on the "Foot Pedal Control Setup Wizard" And the follow the dialog prompts

after press the rewind the dialog prompts

Congratulations!! vPedal is now fully operational

Setup Tips:

If you want to set Auto - Back space (at install it is set to 0000 ~ 2000 = 2 seconds)

Quick Tap ~ Locks the pedal play on

F10 ~ Resets to play audio at normal speed