British Wireless for the Blind Fund Sonata User manual

Sonata
Internet Audio Player
Basic Installation Manual
Broadband and Wi-Fi

Important Instructions before use
•Never cover the top or rear of the Sonata
•Connect the Sonata to the power outlet with the supplied power cable only.
•Ensure the Sonata is placed in a dry place; it must not come into contact with
water
•If the Sonata is moved from a cold environment into a warm environment, do not
use the unit for about 2 hours, in case of condensation inside the device.
Other Information
•When the Sonata is switched off by the on/off button, a minimal power
consumption is required for the standby function (so that the Sonata can be
switched on using the remote control). When the Sonata is to be completely
switched off remove the power plug from the power outlet.
•If there are any problems with the operation of the Sonata please contact BWBF
on 01622 754757.

General
In the box of the Sonata you will find the following:
Ethernet
Cable
Audio
Cable
Power
Cable
Batteries Remote
Control
Sonata

Overview of the front of the Sonata
The picture below gives an overview of the different control buttons and indicators. The use of
each button is explained elsewhere in the manual.
Select
Station
Down
Volume
Knob
Display
Select
Station
Up
OK
Button
Back
Button
On
Indicator
On / Off
Button
Connector
Indicator
Error
Indicator
Speaker

Overview of the rear of the Sonata
The picture below gives an overview of the different connectors on the rear of the Sonata
Using the remote control
Telephone
and Line
Sockets
(Not Used)
Audio
Connectors
Ethernet
Socket
Mains
Socket
Mute
Button
Decrease
Volume
OK
Button
Back
Button
Select
Station
Up On / Off
Button
Increase
Volume
Select
Station
Down
The buttons on the
remote control have the
same function as the
buttons on the Sonata
Headphone
Socket
SD Card
Slot

Connecting the Sonata
There are three ways to connect the Sonata to the Internet.
1. Attach to a telephone line broadband based router
2. Attach to a Cable broadband modem or router
3. Connect using Wireless
The first two are carried out using the supplied Ethernet cable (this looks just like a large
telephone plug).
Connect one end to the router (one of the four connectors at the back of the router set together)
or to the Ethernet connector on the modem, and the other end in to the Ethernet connector at
the back of the Sonata.
Switch on the Sonata and the beeps should start while the Sonata makes connection to the
Authenticating server. Once the Sonata has connected you will hear the audio introduction.
In the case of connecting to a Cable modem switch off the modem before you plug in the
Ethernet cable and then switch on the modem followed by the Sonata.
Setting up a Wireless Connection
With the unit switched off press and hold the OK button and switch the unit on taking care not to
hold down the ON/OFF button. Carry on holding down the OK button until the screen displays
‘Audio More’.
Turn the dial one notch clockwise (The Display should then read “Network”) and press the OK
button. Again turn the dial one notch clockwise (The Display should now read “Wireless”) and
press the OK button. The display should now show ‘Wireless Scanning’ where it is searching
for wireless SSID signatures in the area. When it is finished scanning the display will show
‘Select SSID’.
Turn the dial clockwise to show the various SSID identities and press OK when you find the
SSID for your Wireless Router.
You are now required to enter the WPA key, this is the security key for your wireless
connection. To do this, turn the dial clockwise and anti-clockwise to find the appropriate letters
and numbers. To select the required digit press the OK button and then go on to the next digit.
Security keys are case sensitive so make sure you use upper and lower case letters where
required. When you have finished inputting all the digits turn the dial clockwise till the
characters stop changing and you should see a return symbol on the display. Press the OK
button and this will confirm the whole sequence and store it in the memory.
The Sonata will switch itself off and then on again and the wireless connection should now be
made.
NOTE: The first time the Sonata makes a wireless connection could take up to 1 minute.
Subsequent connections should be much quicker.

Button Functions
Position:
Bottom right hand side: On/Off button
Used to switch the Sonata on and off
Bottom middle: Back Button
Used to take a step back from the chosen position
Bottom left: OK button
Used to select the chosen option from the playlist
Top left: Step forward
Used once the playlist is better known to fast forward through the menu
Middle left: Step backward
Used as above but moving back through the menu
Centre: Volume/Mute/Bookmark knob
Used in 3 capacities. The primary use is to change the level of the volume. The other uses are
for muting the sound (press and let go to mute then press again and let go to restore the sound)
and for making bookmarks (press and hold for 5 seconds to create the bookmark). Bookmarks
will then be available in the ‘My Bookmarks’ playlist.
Radio Stations
Approximately 9000 Radio stations are available worldwide, most of these are available online
and playable on Sonata.
If you wish, you can add radio stations to your Sonata Playlist through our online portal at
www.stationlist.net or if you prefer, the text only version is at http://blind.stationlist.net
Contact British Wireless for the Blind Fund on 01622 754757 to obtain your username and
password for the website.
Alternatively, if you prefer, we can also manage your playlist for you.

Using the Sonata
To begin with switch the unit on with the on/off button. The Sonata will now attach to the
Internet and start to look for the authenticating server. This is indicated on the unit by audible
beeps. Once connected the unit will start its audio introduction and will tell the user to press the
OK button and choose from the following.
The playlist will now play through. The order is :
1. Messages (currently inactive, will only be activated to convey information)
2. Radio Stations and Podcasts
• Radio Stations (User defined list from over 9000 available)
• Podcasts (A comprehensive list of BBC podcasts)
3. Publications
• Newspapers for the Blind Top News items from leading newspapers
around the world.
• Local Talking Newspapers (Contains a selection of local TNs, expanding as
requests are received)
• National Talking Newspapers (Access to 230 newspapers and magazines)
• Talking Books (A Selection of books from Librivox, Calibre,
and Torch Trust)
• Audio Catalogues (Publications produced by Soundtalking including
M&S, Argos, Waitrose and Sainsburys)
4. News programs
• Infosound (½ Hour monthly program about living with sight loss)
• Soundaround (Audio production for Visually Impaired People)
• National Talking Express (A News program)
• Talking Computers (A News program about Technology)
• Newsletters (Newsletters from Organisations for VIPs.)
5. My Bookmarks
• A List of up to 10 bookmarks placed by the user on Sonata.
(These cannot be deleted, but new bookmarks will overwrite older ones)
From now on the user should use the OK button to select the programme of their choice.

Time Shift
While listening, it is possible to Fast Forward or Rewind through the program.
To use this feature.
1. Briefly press and release the volume control to place your Sonata in Pause Mode.
2. Turn the Volume Control clockwise to Fast Forward through the program, or Anti-
clockwise to rewind through the program. Each Click of the Control represents 10
seconds.
3. Briefly press the volume control again to continue listening from the revised
position.
Note: This feature will not work with Live Radio Stations or National Talking Newspapers and
Magazines.
Bookmarking
If you are listening to a book, and would like to take a break and continue listening at a later date, It is
possible to place a bookmark.
Press and hold down the volume control for 3 seconds. You will hear the sound “Pause” for a
brief moment and then resume playback. This is your indication that a bookmark has been placed.
When you next turn your Sonata on, go to “My Bookmarked items” The Sonata will read out the
last 10 bookmarks placed. Press the “OK” button to continue listening from the bookmarked
position.
You cannot store more than 10 Bookmarks, if you place another bookmark after 10 have already
been saved, the oldest bookmark will automatically be deleted.