Voxtec SQU.ID SQ.410 User manual
USER MANUAL
SQU.ID®SQ.410
To order SQU.ID®SQ.410 language translation products, contact:
Voxtec International, Inc.
20 Ridgely Avenue, Suite 301
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
The SQU.ID®SQ.410 language translation system is developed,
manufactured, and distributed by Voxtec International, Inc. (Voxtec).
The SQU.ID SQ.410 language translation system and associated
software are protected by copyright, trade secret, international
treaties, and U.S. Patent No. 7,369,998. Other patents are
registered or pending in various countries around the world.
Copyright
This manual, the SQU.ID SQ.410 wearable translation system
described in it, and the SQU.ID SQ.410 look and feel are furnished
under license and may only be used or copied in accordance
with the terms of such license. No part of this manual may be
reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written
permission of Voxtec.
Copyright © 2015 Voxtec International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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of their respective owners.
Table of Contents
Welcome ....................................... 1
Navigating the SQ.410 ......................... 2
Preparing the SQ.410 .......................... 4
Primary Headset Connection ......................... 4
Secondary Microphone Connection .................... 5
External Speaker Connection ......................... 5
Batteries ........................................ 6
Micro-SD Card Removal and Replacement............... 7
Powering On ..................................... 7
Selecting a Module ................................ 8
Overview of SQ.410 Features .................. 9
My Favorites: ..................................... 9
System (Settings): ................................. 9
Application (Settings):.............................. 11
About (Settings): ................................. 12
Talk Through Feature (Bypass Translation Software): ....... 12
Translating with the SQ.410................... 12
Expanded Feature Descriptions ............... 14
Secondary Audio and Speaker Volume ................. 14
Primary Headset Volume ........................... 14
Controls ....................................... 14
Advanced Features ............................... 14
Programming Hot Buttons for Quick Play mode........... 18
My Favorites .................................... 20
Select Language ................................. 23
Changing a Module ............................... 23
Add Phrases .................................... 24
Logged Phrases ................................. 26
Create Recordings................................ 27
Power Management ........................... 29
Checking Battery Status............................ 29
Power Modes ................................... 30
Troubleshooting ............................... 30
If you are encountering speech recognition errors ......... 30
If you encounter a software “lock up” .................. 32
If you encounter a blank screen ...................... 22
Maintenance and Care of the Device.......... 33
Handling ....................................... 33
Dust and Water Exposure........................... 33
Cleaning the Device ............................... 34
Cleaning the Screen .............................. 34
Extreme Temperatures ............................. 34
Long-Term Storage ............................... 34
Service and Technical Support ................ 35
End User License Agreement ................. 36
Limited Warranty .............................. 42
Disclaimer and Notices ....................... 45
Addendum for Optional
Two-Way Software Upgrade.............Addendum A
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SQU.ID®SQ.410
Welcome
Voxtec’s SQU.ID SQ.410 is a wearable or handheld, mobile and
rugged, machine-based language translation device combining
modern industrial design techniques with advanced software
engineering and custom components to form a complete
system. While the SQ.410 represents the state of the art
for speech-to-speech machine-based language translation
system technology it is not intended to be a replacement for
fluent foreign language speakers or interpreters. The SQ.410
enhances the work fluent foreign language speakers and
interpreters carry out, by freeing them up to focus on those
situations where body language and cultural sensitivity are of
paramount importance.
The SQ.410 should be widely employed as a necessary tool that
can bridge the communication gap between individuals who do
not share a common language, resulting in stronger mutual trust
and understanding. This user manual was designed to help you
gain an appreciation for what the SQ.410 can do to support your
foreign language translation needs, with a particular emphasis on
the one-way, phrase-based translation software. An addendum
to this manual is included for Voxtec’s optional free-speech, two-
way translation software. Acquiring a strong understanding of
the SQ.410 and how to integrate its capabilities into your mission
and activities will increase your overall success.
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SQ.410 (Front View) 1. Speaker. Powerful Mylar, weather resistant,
hi-fidelity speaker.
2. POWER button. Turn the SQ.410 on, off or
put into standby mode.
3. PUSH TO TALK button. This is the primary
English PUSH TO TALK button on the
SQ.410.
SQ.410 (Back View) NOTE: The SQ.410’s back plate five-button
keypad allows you to manually navigate
software application and system settings,
play translations and more.
1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). 2-inch,
176 x 220 RGB TFT LCD that displays
the SQ.410 software application and
module content, including settings, system
information and operational menus.
2. UP button. Move up menu and list options;
raise system settings and increase speaker
or headset earpiece volume.
3. DOWN button. Move down menu and list
options; lower system settings and decrease
speaker or headset earpiece volume.
4. RIGHT button. Press right to make menu
selections. After a phrase has played you can
press and release the right button and you will
see a pop up window for the current phrase
enabling you to add the current phrase to your
My Favorites folder, log the current phrase,
set the current phrase as Quick Play A, B,
or C, delete all quick play buttons, or loop all
phrases in your My Favorites folder.
5. LEFT button. Press left to move back to a
previous menu selection.
6. CENTER button. Press and release the
center button to play a translation, make
menu selections and accept settings.
Quickly double click the center button to
loop the current phrase.
7. Serial Number Display. Your SQ.410’s
serial number is displayed in both bar code
and numeric format for ready reference and
inventory control.
Navigating the SQ.410
The SQ.410’s overall dimensions are: 5.2” (L) x 3.2” (W) x 1.5” (H)
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SQU.ID®SQ.410
SQ.410 (Top View) 1. ODU®Advanced Military Connector (AMC).
Primary microphone or headset connector.
2. Audio Input / Microphone Jack. Secondary
microphone 3.5mm audio input jack.
3. Audio Output Jack. 3.5mm audio output
jack.
SQ.410 (Bottom View) 1. Battery Compartment. Insert two CR123A
batteries into the battery compartment.
2. Micro-SD Card. Micro-SD card slot for
inserting and removing the provided
micro-SD card, which stores the SQ.410
modules, recordings and more.
3. USB Port. For connecting a mini-USB cable
(for future software update capability).
SQ.410 (Right Side View) A. A button. This is the secondary English PUSH
TO TALK button, which also acts as the Quick
Play A button when pressed twice.
B. B button. This is the primary foreign
language recording PUSH TO TALK button,
which also acts as the Quick Play B button
when pressed twice.
C. C button. The C button can be used for
three purposes. If pressed and held, the C
button is a passive “Talk Through” button to
by-pass the translation software and pass
audio to an external speaker system. If
pressed and released once, the C button
will log a phrase. If pressed and released
twice, it acts as the Quick Play C button.
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Preparing the SQ.410
Primary Headset Connection
The TACK-1 Headset (optional, but highly recommended) is
connected via an ODU®Advanced Military Connector (AMC).
The AMC combines two components. The upper component
terminates at the base of the headset audio line and the lower
component is secured into the top of the SQ.410. In the software
application, the headset connected to the AMC is referred to
as the “Primary Microphone.” The initial setup of the device and
after any resetting of the system to default values returns the
headset connection as the default for all speech input.
CAUTION: Do not twist or bend the AMC components when
disconnecting from or connecting to the SQ.410.
To connect the AMC:
1. Line up the red dots painted on the upper and
lower components.
2. Firmly press straight together until you hear a
“click.”
To disconnect the AMC:
1. Firmly squeeze and pull straight UP on the
connector with the fingers of one hand, while
tightly holding the SQ.410 steady in the
other hand to disconnect it from the lower
component.
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