Player Help

Quick Links

• Player Introduction
• Player Features
• Annotation Reference
• Search Reference
• Troubleshooting and Requirements

Player Introduction

• All player features are at the discretion of the Event Host
• Some features are specific to a device, service, or status
  • No Sleep is only available on Touch Devices
  • Save Transcript is only available on PCs and Laptops
  • Stream Transcript is only available while an Event is Live
  • Annotations are only available for Litigation Support services
  • Chat is only available for CART services
• The player is responsive to the viewing device and display size
  • 700px x 400px is the minimum size to display all features, at full size
  • Reducing the height or width will shrink or modify the feature display
  • The minimum functional player width is 320px

Player Features

• Litigation Support Only
• Computer Only
• Touch Only
• Live Only
• CART Only

• (1)Event Titlemore... less...
  • Titles that exceed the available space will be clipped
  • Title Hover - Hover your mouse over the any part of the title to see the full title
    
  • Transcript Hover - Hover your mouse over the any part of the transcript to see the full title
    
  • Landscape Orientation - Landscape orientation will maximize the available title space
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• (2)Event Startmore... less...
  • The start date and time are hidden at widths below 600 pixels
  • Start Hover - Hover your mouse over the Start label to see the start date and time
    
  • Landscape Orientation - Use landscape orientation to maximize the width
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• (3)Hide / Show Menu Barmore... less...
  • The Up icons will hide the Menu Bar
    
  • When hidden and paused, the Play icon will resume playback
    
  • The Down icons will restore the Menu Bar
    
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• (4)Full Screen / Exit Full Screenmore... less...
  • The Full Screen icon will open the player in full screen mode*
    
  • * If the player does not have permission to enter full screen mode, a new player will be opened in a resizable window
  • The Exit Full Screen icon will restore the player page
    
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• (5)Pause / Playmore... less...
  • Scrolling up will pause the Transcript
  • The Pause menu item will pause the Transcript
    
  • Scrolling to the bottom of the Transcript will resume playback
  • The Play menu item will resume playback
    
  • When the menu bar is hidden, the Play icon will resume playback
    
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• (6)Show / Hide Search Barmore... less...
  • The Search menu item will show the Search Bar, when hidden
    
  • The Search menu item will hide the Search Bar, when shown
    
  • The Close icon will hide the Search Bar
    
  • The Shift Down icon will move the Search Bar to the bottom
    
  • The Shift Up icon will move the Search Bar to the top
    
  • Continue to the Search Reference
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• (7)Disable / Enable Sleepmore... less...
  • The No Sleep menu item will disable auto-sleep on your touch device
    
  • The Sleep menu item will enable auto-sleep on your touch device
    You must click on Sleep or close the page to allow sleep
    
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• (8)Show / Hide Annotations Barmore... less...
  • The Annotations menu item will show the Annotations Bar, when hidden
    
  • The Annotations menu item will hide the Annotations Bar, when shown
    
  • The Close icon will hide the Annotations Bar
    
  • The Shift Down icon will move the Annotations Bar to the bottom
    
  • The Shift Up icon will move the Annotations Bar to the top
    
  • Continue to the Annotations Reference
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• (9)Open / Close Transcript Optionsmore... less...
  • The Transcript menu item will open or close the Transcript Options panel
    
  • The Close icon will close the Transcript Options panel
    
  • Transcript Options
    Open Transcript - Open a snapshot of the transcript in a new browser window
    Save Transcript - Save the transcript (and annotations) to your computer more... less...

    • Use the Save panel to save the transcript (and annotations)
      With AnnotationsWithout Annotations
    • Select a File Type:
      • Annotations Quick Report (.txt) - Text file containing Annotations with page, line, and transcript references
      • TextMap® XMPTF Transcript** (.xmptf) - TextMap portable transcript format
      • LiveNote® PTF Transcript** (.ptf) - LiveNote portable transcript format
      • HTML Transcript (.htm) - Formatted HTML transcript file
      • Text Transcript (.txt) - Text only transcript file
      ** Available annotations will be included in the file
    • Modify the File Name, as desired
    • Change the Encoding, if necessary
      • ASCII / ANSI is required for import into most litigation support software
      • UTF-8 encoding will preserve most characters outside of the Extended ASCII range
    • Click on the Save button
      • Current browsers will treat the file as an automatic download
      • Some (older) browsers may still open a Save Dialog
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    Email Transcript - Email the transcript as an attachment more... less...

    • Use the Email panel to email the transcript (and annotations)
      With AnnotationsWithout Annotations
    • Select a File Type:
      • Annotations Quick Report (.txt) - Text file containing Annotations with page, line, and transcript references
      • TextMap® XMPTF Transcript** (.xmptf) - TextMap portable transcript format
      • LiveNote® PTF Transcript** (.ptf) - LiveNote portable transcript format
      • HTML Transcript (.htm) - Formatted HTML transcript file
      • Text Transcript (.txt) - Text only transcript file
      ** Available annotations will be included in the file
    • Enter or modify the Recipient email address
      - If available, your email address will be the default recipient
    • Click on the Send button
      - The email and attachment will be sent by our server
    • A brief pop-up will confirm send success
      
    • Emails are sent by: Remote Counsel <streaming@remotecounsel.com>
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    Stream Transcript - Stream the transcript to your Lit. Support softwaremore... less...

    • Use the Stream Transcript panel to (install SpecheBox Relay) and initiate a transcript stream
      
    • To stream a transcript, SpecheBox Relay must be installed on the viewing computer
      Click on the Install SpecheBox Relay link to open the installer page
      SpecheBox Relay will
      • connect directly to our broadcast server
      • create virtual serial ports on your computer (when running)
      • notify you where to connect your Lit. Support software
      • become the default application for .sbc files
    • Click on the Relay Link to start SpecheBox Relay
    • When notified, connect your Lit. Support software to the designated port
    • Click on the Relay Help link to open the SpecheBox Relay Help page
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      • Save an Event File to initiate a Transcript Stream
        
      • Click on the Save button to save the Event File to your computer
        - Most browsers will treat this as a download
      • Run, open, or double-click on the saved Event File to start SpecheBox Relay
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• (10)Open / Close Display Settingsmore... less...
  • The Settings menu item will open or close the Display Settings panel
    
  • The Close icon will close the Display Settings panel
    
  • Display Settings
    Font - Choose a Font Family and (optional) Font more... less...

    • Monospace Fonts: Lucida Console, Courier New, Courier
    • Sans-Serif Fonts: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica Neue
    • Serif Fonts: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times
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    Font Size - Use and to adjust the Font Size (min 10, max 80)
    Line Height - Use and to adjust the Line Height (min 1, max 5)
    Text Color - View or Set the transcript Text Color more... less...

    • The Text Color is selected using the Color Picker provided by your browser
      The Color Pickers can vary between browsers...
    • Chrome / Edge Example
      
    • Firefox Examples
      
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    Back Color - View or Set the transcript Background Color more... less...

    • The Background Color is selected using the Color Picker provided by your browser
      The Color Pickers can vary between browsers...
    • Chrome / Edge Example
      
    • Firefox Examples
      
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    White Space - Display or Hide extra White Space
    Time Stamps - Display or Hide the Time Stamps
    Page-Line #s - Display or Hide the Page and Line Numbers
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• (11)Open / Close Help Optionsmore... less...
  • The Help menu item will open or close the Help Options panel
    
  • The Close icon will close the Help Options panel
    
  • Help Options
    Player Help - Open this help file in a new browser window
    Feedback / Issues - Send us feedback or report an issue more... less...

    • Complete and Submit the Feedback form
      
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    Privacy Controls - Open the Privacy Controls panel more... less...

    • The Close icon will close the Privacy Controls panel
      
    • Privacy Controls
      Open the Speche Privacy Policy in a new browser window
      Disable / Enable the SpecheBox Cookie - Used to store limited Display Settings
      Disable / Enable Google Analytics - Used to track site usage information
    • You must Apply any changes
      
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    Resizing - Resizing instructions for full window only
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• (12)Status Informationmore... less...
  • Examples
    
  • Event Status - The status of your Event and Event connectionmore... less...
    • - Connected to Event
    • - No Event or Re-Connect
    • - Connecting..., Connected to Server, Loading Demo, Event Ending, Event Ended, Event Over, Checking Archive, Archive, Closing..., Connection Closed
    • - Page or System Error
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  • Reporter Status - The status of the Reporter connectionmore... less...
    • - Reporter Connected
    • - No Reporter Connection
    • - No Event Found
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  • Idle Status - The status and time of last data activitymore... less...
    • - Data activity within the last minute
    • - Data activity within the last 5 minutes
    • - No data activity within the last 5 minutes
    • - No Event Found
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  • Data Status - The status and bytes of transcript data receivedmore... less...
    • - Data received within the last 15 minutes
    • - No data received within the last 15 minutes
    • - No data received by the Event
    • - No Event Found
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• (13)Transcript Time Stampsmore... less...
  • Click on a Time Stamp to Mark or un-Mark a line
    
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• (14)Transcript Page / Line Numbersmore... less...
  • Click on a Page / Line Number to Mark or un-Mark a line
    
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• (15)Transcript Datamore... less...
  • Clicking on the transcript will
    • Set the Active Line, in bold print
    • Set the Page / Line number to red
    • Display the Annotations Bar
    
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• (16)Action Panelsmore... less...
  • Action Panels require user selections or input to complete a specific task
    
  • Move an Action Panel by dragging and dropping the panel header
    
  • The Close icon will close or cancel the Action Panel
    
  • Only one Action Panel can be open, at any given time
  • Action Panels may re-center after changes in player size
  • Action Panels: Save Transcript, Email Transcript, Stream Transcript, Add Note (or Issue), Edit Note (or Issue), Privacy Controls
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• (17)Option Panelsmore... less...
  • Option Panels offer simple tasks or open Action Panels
    
  • Move an Option Panel by dragging and dropping the panel header
    
  • The Close icon will close the Option Panel
    
  • Option Panels may re-center after changes in player size
  • Option Panels: Transcript Options*, Display Settings*, Help Options*, Annotations List
  • * Only one of the Menu item Option Panels can be open, at any given time
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• (18)Open Chatmore... less...
  • Use the Chat menu item to Open or Focus the Event Chat Window
    
  • Reposition and resize the Chat Window, as desired
    
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Annotation Reference

• Mark a Line
• Open the Annotations Bar
• Add a Note or an Issue
• Using the Annotations List
• Save Annotations (and Transcript)
• Email Annotations (and Transcript)
• Navigate Annotations
• Edit Notes and Issues
• Remove Marks, Notes, and Issues

• Mark a Line

  • Click on a Time Stamp or a Page / Line Number to Mark or un-Mark a line
    • Marking a line will
      • Add the Mark to the Annotations List
      • Display the Annotations Bar
      • Display the Annotations List, if the first Mark, Note, or Issue
    • Marked lines have a yellow background for the page / line number
  
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• Open the Annotations Bar

  • Click on the Annotations Menu item
  • Set an Active Line (or lines)
    • Click on a transcript line
    • Double-Click on a word
    • Highlight one or more transcript lines
  
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• Add a Note or an Issue

  • Set an Active Line (or lines)
  • Click on the Add Note or Issue button
    
  • Use the Add Note or Issue panel create a Note or Issue
    • (optional) Select an Issue
    • (optional) Double-click on an Issue to change the name
    • (optional) Enter your note (up to 900 characters)
    • Save the Note or Issue
    
  • Adding a Note or Issue will
    • Highlight the Active Line(s) with the Note or Issue color
    • Display your note on hover
    • Add it to the Annotations List
    • Display the Annotations List, if the first Mark, Note, or Issue
  
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• Using the Annotations List

  • Click on Show List to open the Annotations List
    
  • Click on Hide List to hide the Annotations List
    
  • List Items:
    • Annotations are listed in page / line order
    • Marks are indicated by M
    • Notes are indicated by
      • Click to edit
      • The start of the note will be displayed
    • Issues are indicated by color
      • Click to edit
      • The start of the note or the Issue name will be displayed
    • Navigation links, like 1:14, display the page and line number
    • Remove an annotation with X
    
    General:
    • The Annotations List can be positioned anywhere within the player
    • All Action and Option Panels will cover the Annotations List
    • The Annotations List is the only resizable panel (within limits)
    Use the Annotations List to
    • Navigate Marks, Notes, and Issues
    • Edit Notes and Issues
    • Remove Marks, Notes, or Issues
  
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• Save Annotations (and Transcript)

  Click on the Save Notes button
  
  Your annotations can always be saved as a Quick Report
  Your annotations can be saved with the transcript when Save Transcript is enabled
  • Use the Save panel to save your annotations (and transcript)
    With TranscriptWithout Transcript
  • Select a File Type:
    • Annotations Quick Report (.txt) - Text file containing Annotations with page, line, and transcript references
    • TextMap® XMPTF Transcript** (.xmptf) - TextMap portable transcript format
    • LiveNote® PTF Transcript** (.ptf) - LiveNote portable transcript format
    • HTML Transcript (.htm) - Formatted HTML transcript file
    • Text Transcript (.txt) - Text only transcript file
    ** Available annotations will be included in the file
  • Modify the File Name, as desired
  • Change the Encoding, if necessary
    • ASCII / ANSI is required for import into most litigation support software
    • UTF-8 encoding will preserve most characters outside of the Extended ASCII range
  • Click on the Save button
    • Current browsers will treat the file as an automatic download
    • Some (older) browsers may still open a Save Dialog
  
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• Email Annotations (and Transcript)

  Click on the Save Notes button
  
  Your annotations can always be emailed as a Quick Report
  Your annotations can be emailed with the transcript when Email Transcript is enabled
  • Use the Email panel to email your annotations (and transcript)
    With TranscriptWithout Transcript
  • Select a File Type:
    • Annotations Quick Report (.txt) - Text file containing Annotations with page, line, and transcript references
    • TextMap® XMPTF Transcript** (.xmptf) - TextMap portable transcript format
    • LiveNote® PTF Transcript** (.ptf) - LiveNote portable transcript format
    • HTML Transcript (.htm) - Formatted HTML transcript file
    • Text Transcript (.txt) - Text only transcript file
    ** Available annotations will be included in the file
  • Enter or modify the Recipient email address
    - If available, your email address will be the default recipient
  • Click on the Send button
    - The email and attachment will be sent by our server
  • A brief pop-up will confirm send success
    
  • Emails are sent by: Remote Counsel <streaming@remotecounsel.com>
  
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• Navigating Annotations

  There are two ways to navigate your Annotations
  1. Use Prev and Next buttons in the Annotations Bar
     
  2. Use the Navigation links in the Annotations List
     1. Open the Annotations List
        
     2. Click on a Navigation link to navigate to that transcript location
     Navigation will pause the Transcript and set the Active Line
     
  
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• Edit Notes or Issues

  Use the Annotations List to edit a Note or Issue
  • Open the Annotations List
    
  • Click on the Edit Icon for the desired Note or Issue
    
  • Use the Edit Note or Issue panel to make and save your changes
    
  
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• Removing Marks, Notes, or Issues

  • Click on the Timestamp or the Page / Line Number of a marked line to unmark that line
  • Remove a Mark, Note, or Issue using the Annotations List
    1. Open the Annotations List
       
    2. Click on the Delete icon to remove a Mark, Note, or Issue
       
  
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Search Reference

• Open the Search Bar
  
• Populate the search textbox
  • Type or paste the search text
  • Double-click on a transcript word
  • Highlight transcript text
• Use the X icon to clear the textbox
• Check the Match Case checkbox for a case sensitive search
• Use the Down or Up buttons to start your search from the Active Line
  • The number of matches will be shown in the Search Bar
  • The transcript will be paused (matches > 0)
  • The first match will be highlighted and set as the Active Line
  • The Annotations Bar will be displayed
• Use the Down and Up buttons to navigate the results, in the desired direction
  • The search results will be updated with each button click
  

Troubleshooting and Requirements

• Browser Support: Your browser must support HTML5, CSS3, and the Websockets.
  As of November 2021, nearly all available browsers support these features.
• JavaScript must be enabled.
• Data Connections:
  
  • HTTP and WS connections are requested from text.speche.com:80.
  • HTTPS and WSS connections are requested from text.speche.com:443.
  • Firewall, proxy server, and security device interactions are handled through your browser.  Enter any necessary information into your browser, to allow connections through your firewall, proxy server, or security device.
  • Most network security configurations allow Websockets over HTTPS / WSS.  It may be necessary to enable Websockets on some hardware security devices.
  • Connection Problems: Call Support at (877) 838-9067 or e-mail us at support@courtroomconnect.com.