StenoCast RED- Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Describe the differences between the StenoCast RED and the X7.
The StenoCast RED allows for a total of 14 wireless realtime connections. The X7 allows for seven. The two enhancements in the RED are:
1) The RED allows reporters with Eclipse, StenoCAT, SmartCAT and AristoCAT software to refresh their transcripts with clients using Bridge litigation-support software. The RED is engineered to send seven wireless realtime streams to clients using any or all litigation-support software, plus seven additional wireless realtime streams to clients specifically using Bridge.
2) The serial port on the RED is an outgoing port, meaning if you have a client who wishes to receive realtime via a serial cable, you can accommodate that client by plugging a serial cable into the serial-out port on the RED. If more than one serial cable is required, you may plug a multi-line block into the serial-out port on the RED.
3) The Ez Receivers are color coded: Red Ez Receivers for clients using Bridge, and Blue Ez Receivers for all other clients.
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Q2.How does the StenoCast RED work, and how does it benefit me as a reporter?
The StenoCast RED simply plugs into your (the reporter) computer's USB port and wirelessly allows up to 14 clients to connect to your realtime feed. Clients connect using our wireless USB Ez Receiver. The Ez Receivers are paired to the RED, and the wireless realtime feed is available only to the clients utilizing the Ez Receivers paired to that particular RED unit.
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Q3.Does the StenoCast RED work with all computer operating systems?
Almost all. The StenoCast RED requires Windows 95 or newer.
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Q4.Will the StenoCast RED work with LiveNote, Binder, Transcript Manager Pro, Bridge, Visionary and Summation litigation support software?
Yes. StenoCast RED works with all litigation-support software.
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Q5.What are the main benefits to the reporter for going wireless?
The benefits to the reporter are many:
· First, you no longer need to carry the cumbersome cables to each job location. You no longer need to budget all the extra time for setup before the hearing and breakdown afterwards.
· Your clients no longer need to be within a cable's length of your computer. As a matter of fact, they don't even have to be in the same room. As long as your client's computer is within 100 meters of the RED, they will receive your realtime feed.
· Almost all reporters have had, or almost had, a disaster with someone (or possibly even yourself) tripping over the many cables draped around the reporter's work area. Those days are gone forever.
· Serial cables are notoriously unreliable: Either the connectors break or the cables themselves have been stepped on one time too many. In any event, the connection isn't there, which requires addition trouble-shooting and ultimately cable replacement.
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Q6.If the judge and/or attorneys have built-in Bluetooth in their computer, do they still need to use the StenoCast Ez Receiver?
Yes. Although the StenoCast Wireless System is built on a Bluetooth platform, the actual RED and Ez Receivers are proprietary. The reason for that is we wanted to develop a closed system that not only is reliable, but also secure. The Ez Receivers are specifically paired to the RED, password protected and encrypted. The transmission is set to non-discovery mode so the wireless transmission is not visible to others.
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Q7.Can some clients be set up to receive the realtime wirelessly and others via cable?
Yes. If you connect a multi-line block to the serial-out port on the RED, you can send realtime to some clients via serial cable and up to 14 clients may receive it wirelessly.
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Q8.If an attorney joins the proceedings late, will they receive the entire realtime transmission?
No. They will receive the realtime from the time their wireless connection is made.
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StenoCast Red
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14 Plug & Play wireless realtime connections, compatibility with every CAT software and litigation-support software on the market, plus the ability to send refreshed transcripts to clients using Bridge, the StenoCast RED (Refresh-Enabled Device) is the Simple, Safe & Secure solution to your realtime needs.
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