Humanware Victor Reader Classic 3.1 User manual

Victor Reader Classic 3.1
by HumanWare
Getting Started session with Victor Reader Classic
Welcome to Victor Reader Classic, your new digital talking book player. Simple and friendly,
Victor Reader Classic is ideal to listen to your favorite best-sellers, novels, and magazines
recorded on CD-ROM. Compact, portable and sturdy, Victor Reader Classic goes anywhere with
you, with it’s optional rechargeable batteries and built-in carrying handle.
The first time you use Victor Reader you should connect the unit to a power outlet even if it’s
equipped with the rechargeable batteries. The batteries may have lost power during shipping
even though they were charged before leaving the factory. For safety reasons, the battery
compartment is sealed. Only HumanWare or an authorized service center should replace
batteries.
To connect to a power outlet, plug one end of the provided AC/DC power cord in the power jack,
which is the uppermost jack of the four jacks located on the right side of the unit and the other
end in an electrical outlet. Please note that you can use Victor Reader while charging the
batteries.
The box you just opened contains the following items: A Victor Reader Classic, a power cord
located under a cardboard separator, a plastic bag containing documentation and the CD you are
currently listening to, containing a Getting Started session followed by the User’s Guide.
This introductory session will give step-by-step instructions and the basic information needed in
order to use Victor Reader correctly. First you will hear a physical description of the unit. Then
we will introduce Victor Reader easy-to-use features.
This introduction is not a complete training session but the User’s Guide provided on this CD
will help you with specific information about Victor Reader’s operation, as you need it.
Before we begin, note that you can interrupt this session at any time by simply pressing the
Play/Stop key, which is located at the bottom center of the face, between the Rewind and Fast-
Forward keys. When you are ready to continue the session, simply press the Play/Stop key
again.
We are now ready to start the session.
First, a physical description of Victor Reader Classic. Have the unit positioned in front of you so
that you can explore it.
A large carrying handle, for easy transport, is located on the left side. A built-in speaker is
located on the upper left corner of the face.

On the top center of the face, are three pairs of up and down keys. From left to right, these are
the Tone, Volume and Speed controls.
Beneath the Tone, Volume and Speed controls, roughly in the center of the unit, you will find the
Navigation keys — pointing UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT. These allow you to move from
page to page, from chapter to chapter or from section to section.
To the left of the four Navigation keys, about midway down the unit, are two more keys. The
upper one is the Information key and the lower one is the Bookmark key. The Information key
tells your current position in the book and general information on the book. The Bookmark key
inserts bookmarks to save important pages or paragraphs for future reference.
Beneath the four Navigation keys you will find, from left to right, the Rewind, Play/Stop and
Fast Forward keys.
To the right of these, and slightly up, you will find two more keys. The upper one, which curves
in slightly, is the Power key and beneath it is the Eject key, used to eject CDs from the drive slot.
Note that the CD will not fall when being ejected.
On the right side of the unit, from back to front, you will find the power input jack (identified
with 3 embossed lines) used to connect to an electrical outlet, a line out jack (identified with 2
embossedlines) used to connect to a sound system, a remote jack (identified with a single
embossed line) also called foot switch jack to connect to a pedal control (optional) for hands-free
Play/Stop, Rewind function and, finally near the front is the earphones jack that can also be used
for an external speaker.
On the front side of the unit you will find the CD-ROM slot drive.
This completes the physical description. Now let's see how easy it is to use the features.
To insert and play a new book
Turn On Victor Reader by pressing and holding the power key, which is located above the eject
key on the face of the unit. You will hear a beep and a Welcome message.
Insert your CD in the slot, which is located on the front side of the unit. Gently push the CD
forward. The drive mechanism will take over and finish inserting the CD. After a few seconds,
Victor Reader will announce the title and start playing the book.
NOTE: If you accidentally insert a CD upside down, it will be ejected within 15 seconds without
damage.
You can adjust the Tone, Volume, and Speed by pressing the keys up or down. The Tone,
Volume, and Speed control keys are located on the top center of the face.

To move back or forward at high speed in the book, press and hold the Rewind or Fast-Forward
key until you reach the desired spot, then release. The normal play speed will be resumed.
To pause a reading session
To pause a reading session, simply press the Play/Stop key. To resume reading where you left
off, press the Play/Stop key again. Note that if your unit is not connected to a power outlet, and if
it stays in pause mode for more than 30 minutes, it will shut Off automatically to save battery
life.
To end a reading session
To end a reading session, simply turn the unit Off by pressing and holding the power key. Victor
Reader will remember where you left off in the book for your next reading session.
To start a new reading session
To start a new reading session in the same book, turn On your Victor Reader by pressing and
holding the power key. After a few seconds, you will hear the title of the book, a beep and
reading will start where you left off in your last reading session.
To eject a CD
To eject a CD simply press the Ejectkey. Victor Reader will announce Eject and after a few
seconds the motorized mechanism will gently slide the CD out of the drive.
And that's it! Now you know more about how to use Victor Reader. To learn about all the
features in detail, please refer to the following User’s Guide. This will enable you to use the
talking book player to its full potential. For example, you will learn how to skip from page to
page or from chapter to chapter and so on.
We have come to the end of the Getting Started session. HumanWare wishes you many
enjoyable hours of reading, as you get to know Victor Reader better. The User’s Guide will start
in a few seconds.
User’s Guide
About Victor Reader Classic
HumanWare is proud to introduce Victor Reader Classic, the simple and friendly digital
talking book player.

Victor Reader Classic was designed for leisure reading like best-sellers, novels, magazines, etc.
It allows you to easily navigate within the structure and quickly go to desired information.
With its simple to use functions, you can consult the table of contents, go to a section, or return
to a bookmark.
We wish you many pleasant hours discovering all the facets of our digital talking book player!
Acknowledgements
HumanWare wishes to thank the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Library for
recording Victor Reader Classic Getting Started and User's Guide.
©Copyright 2005. All rights reserved, Technologies HumanWare Canada Inc.
This manual is protected by copyright belonging to HumanWare, with all rights reserved.
According to copyright law, the manual may not be copied in whole or in part, without written
consent from HumanWare.

Table of Contents
1. Overview of Victor Reader Classic.
1.1 Unpacking the Unit
1.2 Physical Description of Victor Reader
1.2.1 The Face of the Unit
1.2.2 The Left Side of the Unit
1.2.3 The Right Side of the Unit
1.2.4 The Front Side of the Unit
1.3 The Limited Interface.
1.4 Powering On Victor Reader
1.5 Batteries
1.6 Inserting or ejecting a CD
2. Basic Functions
2.1 Control Functions
2.2 Play/Stop
2.3 Rewind and Fast Forward
2.4 Key Describer Mode
3. Navigation Functions
3.1 Navigation Keys
3.2 Bookshelf
3.3 Time Jump Navigation Mode
3.4 Ten page Jumps
3.5 Skippable Elements

4. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
4.1 Info Key
4.1.1 Available Information items
4.2 Sleep Mode
4.3 Bookmarks
4.3.1 Inserting bookmarks
4.3.2 Going to a bookmark
4.3.3 Deleting bookmarks
4.4 Undo / Redo functions
5. Listening to a Music or MP3 CD
5.1 Functions
6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Book Navigation
6.2 Batteries and Charging
6.3 CD’s
6.4 General
7. Technical Specifications
1. Overview of Victor Reader Classic
1.1 Unpacking the Unit
Victor Reader Classic’s package contains:
A Victor Reader Classic, the digital talking book player, a power cord, and a plastic bag
containing the documentation, and User’s Guide & Getting Started session CD. You can print the
User’s Guide & Getting Started session if required.

Please ensure that you have received all the items and that none have been damaged in shipping.
Please note that before using Victor Reader for the first time, you need to connect the unit to a
power outlet. The batteries may have lost power during shipping. If the batteries are completely
discharged, it will take 11 hours to be fully charged. Please note that you can use your Victor
Reader while charging the batteries. For safety reasons, the battery compartment is sealed. Only
HumanWare or an authorized service center should replace batteries.
If any of the above items are missing in the package please contact HumanWare:
Toll Free: 1 888 723-7273 (Canada & U.S.A.)
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.humanware.ca
In some countries the package may also contain a card to fill out if you wish to purchase an
optional extension to your basic warranty. If you find this card and are interested in the extended
warranty please note that the card must be returned within 30 days. IF you have difficulty filling
out the card or wish more information please contact HumanWare:
Toll Free: 1 888 723-7273 (Canada & U.S.A.)
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

1.2 Physical Description of Victor Reader
1.2.1 The Face of the Unit
The built-in speaker is located on the upper left corner of the face.
On the top center, there are three pairs of up and down keys. From left to right, these are the
Tone, Volume and Speed controls.
Beneath the Tone, Volume and Speed controls, you will find the four arrow shaped navigation
keys UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT allowing you to easily move through the structure of a
book.
To the left of the four navigation keys, midway down the unit, there are two keys. The upper one
is the Information key. It gives you information on the book, such as the number of pages, the
total playtime, the playtime elapsed, and the current page. The second key is the Bookmark key
used to insert a bookmark.
Beneath the four navigation keys you will find the: Rewind, Play/Stop and Fast-Forward keys.
To the right of these 3 keys, and slightly up, you will find two more keys. The upper one, which
curves in slightly, is the Power key, and beneath it is the Eject key, used to eject CDs from the
drive slot.
1.2.2 The Left Side of the Unit
On the left side of the unit you will find the built-in handle and speaker.
1.2.3 The Right Side of the Unit
On the right side of the unit, from back to front, you will find the power input jack (identified
with 3 embossed lines) used to connect to an electrical outlet, a line out jack (identified with 2
embossedlines) used to connect to a sound system, a remote jack (identified with a single
embossed line) also called foot switch jack to connect to a pedal control (optional) for hands-free
Play/Stop/Rewind function and, finally near the front is the earphones jack that can also be used
for an external speaker.
1.2.4 The Front Side of the Unit
On the front side of the unit you will find the CD-ROM drive slot.
1.3 The Limited Interface

Some libraries or dealers may have chosen to limit the functionality of your Victor Reader
Classic. If your player is operating in limited mode, then the following keys will behave
differently:
The four Navigation arrow keys will be disabled. No audible beep will be heard when pressing
these keys.
Tapping the Fast-Forward and Rewind keys will not activate the Undo/Redo features. Only a
beep will be played when pressing these keys.
The Bookmark function will be disabled. Instead, the Bookmark key will be used as a Sleep key.
Each successive keypress will activate a 15, 30, 45, 60 or OFF (default is OFF) minute delay
until Victor Reader will automatically power Off.
The Info key will not have the Sleep function for normal player operation.
NOTE: If you have a limited player and wish to restore the extended functions please contact
your dealer or library.
1.4 Powering On Victor Reader
To turn the unit On, press and hold the Power key. You will hear a beep and a welcome message.
To turn the unit Off, press and hold the Power key again. You will hear two beeps indicating the
unit is powering Off.
1.5 Batteries
The batteries are rated for approximately 500 recharge cycles. In a normal condition the fully
charged batteries can last up to 5 hours for continuous play of DAISY books. However the
battery playtime may be reduced in the following cases:
If the batteries are charged for less than 11 hours.
Extensive use of book navigation commands.
Non DAISY CD’s take more power and play for about 2 hours on battery.
High Volume Level or High Speed reading.
NOTE: When the unit is not connected to a power outlet, and staying in pause mode for more
than 30 minutes, it will shut Off automatically to save battery life.
NOTE: For safety reasons, the battery compartment is sealed. Only HumanWare or an
authorized service center must replace batteries.

1.6 Inserting or ejecting a CD
Insert your CD in the slot located on the front side of the unit. Then gently push the CD forward.
A motorized mechanism will slide the CD in the drive. After a few seconds, Victor Reader will
announce the title of the book and after a beep will start reading the book. If you accidentally
insert a CD upside down, it will be ejected within 15 seconds without damage.
To eject a CD, simply press the Eject key, located to right of, and slightly up from, the Fast
Forward key. A motorized mechanism will gently eject the CD from the drive.
NOTE: The Eject key can only work when the Victor Reader is powered On.
2. Basic Functions
2.1 Control Functions
Each of the Tone, Volume, and Speed controls has an Up and Down key. There is a beep to
mark the upper and lower range of each control. If the book is not playing Victor Reader will
announce the setting position. For tone and speed there is also a beep to mark the normal or 0
position. This indicates either a flat tone setting or normal speed setting.
2.2 Play/Stop
To start playing a book, press the Play/Stop key.
To stop playing a book, press the Play/Stop key again.
NOTE: Pressing the Play/Stop key will confirm the current operation and playback will start at
the same time.
2.3 Rewind and Fast Forward
These keys allow you to go backward or forward quickly. You will hear the recording at a faster
speed.
Press and hold the Rewind or Fast Forward key until you reach the desired spot, the movement
of the Rewind or Fast Forward keys will accelerate the longer you hold the key down. For each
few seconds you hold the keys you will move forward or backward 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5
minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes and so on. The largest jump is 5 minutes. Victor Reader will
announce the time jumps and play a normal speed clip between each time jump.
2.4 Key Describer Mode

With the Key Describer feature, the user can learn the function associated with each of Victor
Reader's keys. This is especially helpful when learning how to use the unit, or as a memory aid.
If no CD is in the drive: The Key Describer mode will be activated automatically.
While in Key Describer mode you may press any key to hear its function.
3. Navigation Functions
3.1 Navigation Keys
Beneath the Tone, Volume and Speed controls, you will find the four Navigation keys: Up,
Down, Left and Right. These keys allow you to easily move from one book element to another,
quickly going to desired information.
Examples: moving by chapter, section, page, paragraph, book, or other elements defined by the
book’s producer.
First, choose a book element (chapter, page, etc.). Press the Up or Down key successively until
you hear the desired element. The last element spoken is the one selected.
Then use the Right key to move forward or the Left key to move backward from one element to
another until you reach the desired book element. The last element spoken is the one selected.
Reading will start in the selected book element.
DOWN
RIGHT
UP
LEFT

NOTE: If the player is in limited mode, the Navigation keys will be disabled. No audible beep
will be heard when pressing these keys.
3.2 Bookshelf
To access the Bookshelf, press the Up or Down key until Victor Reader announces “Bookshelf”.
The keys Left and Right allow you to move from title to title to choose the book you want.
When you press these keys the first time Victor Reader announces the number of books on the
CD and title of the current book. When you press Left or Right again, Victor Reader will
announce only the title of the next book. Confirm the choice with the Play/Stop Key. Victor
Reader will start to play the selected book. Note that Bookshelf is available only if there is more
than one book on the CD.
3.3 Time Jump Navigation Mode
Time Jump navigation is available for Daisy books, when enabled, it can be activated using the
Up or Down keys.
Press the Up or Down key to select the Navigation level, until Victor Reader announces “Time
Jump” followed by the Jump Interval.
Press the Left key to move Backward or the Right key to move Forward by this time interval.
3.4 Ten page Jumps
The Left and Right keys allow you to move in 10-page jumps to quickly reach a specific page.
Select Page Navigation element by pressing the Up or Down key until you hear “Page”.
Then, press and hold the Back or Forward keys. You will hear Victor Reader skip backward or
forward in 10-page jumps.
Release the key when you are close to the desired page, then forward a page at a time by pressing
the Back or Forward keys successively until you reach the desired page.
3.5 Skippable Elements
As a factory default your Victor Reader is configured to play optional material called skippable
elements, such as page number, sidebar, footnotes, and producer notes.
Not all books are produced with skippable elements and the player can be altered to not play
skippable elements.

If you do not hear any skippable elements it could mean that either your book does not have any
or your player distributor disabled this feature in your Victor Reader. Please contact your book
producer or dealer for more information.
4. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
4.1 Info Key
NOTE: If your player is operating in limited mode, the Info key will only have the Info key
function. Pressing the Info key multiple times will not toggle between Info and Sleep functions as
in the Normal Interface.
The Info key gives direct access to various information.
Press and release the Info key once. Victor Reader will list all the available information items
contained in two sections: Current Position and Book info.
To directly reach a specific section, press and hold the Info key then release it when you hear the
desired section.
4.1.1 Available Information items
Book Title
Current page number
Playtime elapsed and playtime remaining
Number of books on the CD
Number of pages in the current book if available
Total playtime of the book
If you press and hold the INFO key, additional information will be given for the player language,
whether the player is operating on battery or AC power, software version, model, number of user
keys, and serial number. If the player is operating in limited mode then the word, “limited”, is
announced after the model. Also, if operating on AC power and the batteries are not fully
charged, then the remaining time to charge them is announced.
4.2 Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode lets you program a delay period, after which the unit will shut down
automatically.

Press the Info key until you hear “Sleep”. Press the Left or Right keys to select the desired sleep
mode: 15, 30, 45, 60 or OFF (default is OFF).
When a delay period is selected, Victor Reader will announce the delay time before shutting
down, otherwise “Sleep Mode Off” message will be played.
1 minute before the end of a delay period a “Sleep Time remaining 1 minute” message will play.
When the end is encountered, the message “Sleep Off” will be played and the player will
shutdown quietly.
NOTE: When selecting the Limited Interface, the Bookmark function will be disabled, the
Bookmark key will be used as a Sleep key. To activate the Sleep Mode, press the Bookmark key,
each successive keypress will activate a 15, 30, 45, and 60 or OFF (default is OFF) minute delay
until Victor Reader will automatically power Off.
4.3 Bookmarks
The Bookmark key inserts bookmarks to save selected pages for future reference.
4.3.1 Inserting bookmarks
Press and hold the Bookmark key. A number will be assigned to each bookmark. You will hear a
message confirming that the bookmark is set and the number of this bookmark.
4.3.2 Going to a bookmark
Press and release the Bookmark key. When you hear the message “Bookmark List”, press the
Left or Right keys to select the desired bookmark, then press Play to reach the selected
bookmark. You will hear the bookmark number and Victor Reader will start playing.
NOTE: The bookmark list always contains one bookmark for the beginning and end of book.
Bookmarks are sorted by their position in the book not by the bookmark number.
4.3.3 Deleting bookmarks
Press and release the Bookmark key twice successively. You will hear “All bookmarks in this
book will be deleted, please confirm with Play/Stop or cancel with any other key ”.
NOTE: Bookmarks and current position are always saved separately for each book.
4.4 Undo / Redo functions
NOTE: The Und/Redo functions are disabled if your library or dealer has configured your
player for limited mode operation.

The Undo/Redo functions allow you to cancel or resume your last move.
Undo: Press and release the Rewind key to cancel the last move.
Redo: Press and release the Fast Forward key to resume the last cancelled move.
NOTE: The Undo/Redo functions do not apply to bookmarking. Triggering an Undo/Redo action
while there is nothing to redo/undo or pressing the Fast-Forward and Rewind when Undo/Redo
option is disabled will cause an invalid beep.
5. Listening to a Music or MP3 CD
Victor Reader is not only a talking book player. You can also play standard audio CD’s and MP3
CD’s, allowing you to listen to your favourite music or commercial MP3 books.
5.1 Functions
Navigation: The Left and Right arrows are used to switch to the previous or the next file in the
same folder. When current file is the first or the last file of a folder, Left/Right arrows will
switch to the last or the first file of the previous or the next folder respectively.
Playback: Playback is continuous; at the end of the current file it will switch to the next file and
will stop at the end of the last file in the file list.
The Info Key gives direct access to various information as follows:
Number of files and folders
Total playtime
Time elapsed
Playing Time remaining
Number of Bookmarks
Number of User Authorization Keys
Battery or Power Cord operation
6. Troubleshooting
6.1 Book Navigation

1. Why does Victor Reader not always announce the same DAISY levels when I press the
Up and Down keys?
The Up and Down keys cycle through the DAISY navigation levels provided by the producer of
the book. Not all DAISY books have the same navigation levels. For example, your book’s
producer may have only inserted level 1 (often used for chapters) marks into the book. In this
case, the Up and Down keys will announce only “level 1” and “phrase”. A phrase level is
always included. Victor Reader can only navigate at the levels provided by the book producer.
Often, the GOTO PAGE function will not work because many books are produced without
DAISY page marks. Also, the phrase jump is not the same for each book. Some producers may
include a phrase mark for a single sentence while others may markup phrase as an arbitrary time
jump. Still others have converted older cassette books and inserted a phrase as an entire side of
one cassette. For books with little or no DAISY navigation marks, you will need to navigate
with the fast forward and rewind keys. The Rewind key is to the left of the Play/Stop key and
the Fast Forward key is to the right of the Play/Stop Key.
2. How do I know what DAISY navigation levels are available in my book?
The Victor Reader Up and Down keys will cycle through the levels of navigation available in the
book. Many book producers include a section at the beginning of the book that describes what
the DAISY levels correspond to in that book. Check with your book producer if you are unsure
of the book’s navigation features.
3. How do I quickly jump to the start or end of a book?
The Classic and Classic+ have automatic bookmarks for the beginning or end of the book. Press
the Bookmark key until you hear Victor Reader announce, “Bookmark List”. Then press the left
arrow key until you hear, “beginning of book”. The beginning of book is always to the left of
the first user bookmark. Similarly, to reach the end of the book press the right arrow in the
bookmark list until you hear “end of book”. The end of book is always to the right of the last
user bookmark. If you have not set any bookmarks then you need only press the left arrow key
once in the bookmark list to reach the beginning of the book or press the right arrow once to
reach the end.
6.2 Batteries and Charging
1. How long does it take to charge the Victor Reader Classic batteries and how long is the
playtime?
It takes 11 hours to fully charge the player. Playback time on a full charge is approximately 5
hours. This is based on continuous play of DAISY books. The expected playtime of 5 hours
may be reduce by any of the following:
If the player is charged for less than 11 hours.

Extensive DAISY navigation is done as this causes more frequent use of the CD drive and thus
consumes more power.
The batteries will last less than half as long or about 2 hours if playing standard (type CD-DA)
music or book CD’s.
The batteries will last about 3 hours if playing non DAISY MP3 music or book CD’s.
Higher volume consumes more power.
Higher playback speed consumes more power
Ambient temperature may affect battery life
2. Can I charge the batteries while playing a book?
Yes. If you plug the Victor Reader into AC power it will recharge the batteries even if you are
listening to a book.
3. Can I damage my Victor Reader if I accidentally insert the AC/DC power adapter plug
into the wrong hole?
No.
4. How can I confirm that I have connected the AC/DC adapter correctly?
When you place the player in front of you with the handle on the left, the hole for the AC/DC
adapter plug is the hole farthest from you on the right edge of the player. It is marked with three
vertical lines. When you connect the AC/DC adapter plug while Victor Reader is On you will
hear a short chime. This confirms you are connected and the batteries are charging. You may
also confirm that the power supply is properly connected by pressing the INFO key on the
Classic or the 0 key on the Classic+ and listening for the message, “power cord operated”. When
not connected to the AC power these info keys will report that Victor Reader is battery operated.
IF you unplug the AC/DC adapter while Victor Reader is powered On you will again hear a short
chime confirming power has been disconnected.
5. Can I reduce the effectiveness of my batteries by under-charging or over-charging?
No. Victor Reader uses high quality NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable batteries that
do not have a chemical memory like Nickel Cadmium batteries. The NiMH batteries do not
require a specific charging cycle and will not be made less effective by under charging or over
charging.
6. Can I damage my batteries if I leave the power cord connected for a long time?

No. However, if you are not going to use your Victor Reader for a long time such as being away
on vacation it is best to disconnect it from the power mains.
7. Can I replace my batteries?
No. For safety reasons, the batteries are sealed and must be replaced by HumanWare or an
authorized dealer.
8. How many times can I recharge my batteries before they require replacement?
The batteries are rated for 500 charge/discharge cycles. After that they will still recharge but
their capacity to retain a charge will decrease. When the battery no longer maintains a charge it
should be replaced.
6.3 CD’s
1. What should I do if my CD is stuck and will not eject?
First, try turning Off your Victor Reader and then turning it back On and then pressing eject. If
the On/Off key appears to be not working (no beep is heard when you press it) then hold the
On/Off key down for 10 seconds, then release it. Then hold down the eject key while you again
press the On/Off key. Continue to hold the eject key until you hear, “Welcome To Victor”.
Victor Reader should then eject the CD.
2. Can I damage my Victor Reader if I insert the CD upside down?
No. Victor Reader will simply eject the CD.
3. Why does my Victor Reader make whining or chirpy sounds every couple of minutes?
This is the normal sound of the CDROM drive while the player is reading information from the
CD. For DAISY CD books, fifteen seconds after the CD read is complete the CD will spin down
to save power and become silent for a minute or two until it needs to be read again. Pressing
navigation keys or jumping to a bookmark will also cause the CD to spin-up in order to be
repositioned to the new location.
4. What should I do if my CD skips or stops playing?
Poor quality CD’s or CD’s with fingerprints or scratches will often not play properly or not play
at all. Eject the CD. Try cleaning it using a soft lint free cloth or CD cleaning cloth, which can be
purchased at most stores that sell CD’s. Do not use paper towel or tissues. Clean the surface of
the CD from the middle towards the outer edge. If the CD still does not play, it should be
inspected for scratches. Scratched CD’s should be returned for replacement.
5. Do I need to clean the CD drive or laser reading lens?

No. The type of drive used in the Victor players does not require cleaning.
6. May I attach a Braille or other label to the CD?
No. The label can adversely affect the balance of the CD as it spins at high speed. Also, if the
label should come loose inside the player it will very likely damage the CD-ROM drive. IF you
receive a CD with a Braille or other non manufacturer’s label you should remove it.
7. Why do I sometimes hear the message, “Please Wait”, when I press a key even though
there is a CD loaded?
This may happen if you press keys too soon after inserting the CD or turning On the player.
Victor Reader requires some time to scan the disk and load the DAISY navigation information.
After turning On your player or inserting a CD, you should wait until Victor Reader announces
the book title before you press any keys.
8. What does the message, “bad disk” mean?
This is the message Victor Reader issues if it cannot read the information on the CD. Ensure the
CD is inserted with the playing surface facing down and that it has no fingerprints or scratches.
9. What does the message, “No book on disk” mean?
This is the message Victor Reader issues if it does not recognize the type of CD. Victor Reader
can only play DAISY, MP3, or audio CD’s.
10. What does the message, “Audio format not supported” mean?
The CD has audio files that Victor Reader recognizes but the files are formatted in a way that is
incompatible with the Victor Reader software. You should notify HumanWare technical
support.
11. Can I damage my Victor Reader by playing a scratched CD?
No. The CD reading lens does not come in contact with the CD surface so it will not be
damaged if the CD is scratched. It will also not be subject to wear from repeated plays as with
cassette players.
6.4 General
1. What should I do if the On/Off key is not working?
If no beep is heard when you press the On/Off key first ensure the player is plugged into the AC
power source. If the On/Off key is still not working, press and hold it down for 10 seconds.
This will reset the power supply. Then press it again and Victor Reader should beep and start
normally.

2. Can the internal Victor Reader software be updated?
Yes. When HumanWare upgrades the Classic software, customers are able to install the new
software by simply inserting a special upgrade CD into the player, which automatically refreshes
its internal software program. The upgrade CD may be obtained from HumanWare customer
support, directly downloaded from the HumanWare website, or from some dealers who provide
this support.
3. Should I delete bookmarks to save memory space?
No. Victor Reader can store over 1500 bookmarks spread over many books. Even if you exceed
this large number Victor will replace the bookmarks that were used the least often. So, you only
need to delete bookmarks if you do not want them.
4. Why does the volume control not work for my headphones?
Be sure your headphones are plugged into the headphone jack and not the line-out jack. The
volume control works only for the headphone jack, which is the jack nearest you on the right side
of the player. The line-out jack is for connecting to another device such as a stereo or tape
recorder.
7. Technical Specifications
•Dimensions: 22.8 X 22.8 X 7cm (9 X 9 X 2.75 in.)
•Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lbs) without batteries, 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) with batteries
•File Formats Supported: Daisy 1.0 and 1.1, Daisy 2.0 and 2.0.2, Daisy NISO Z39.86
2002
•Battery type: Ni-MH
•Charging Time: 11 hours
•Battery life: 5 hours for MP3 (Daisy book)
•Power Supply: The supplied AC/DC power adapter meets power requirements only for
the country in which it was sold. Check with your dealer for alternate power adapters
used for other countries.
•Coding Algorithms: PCM, ADPCM, MPEG, MP3, OGG (Ogg Vorbis)
•Foot switch jack 2.5 mm
•Power jack 1.3 mm
•Line out jack 3.5 mm
•Earphone jack 3.5 mm