Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
New Jersey Unit
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Princeton, New Jersey 08540
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RFB&D NJ Educational Outreach Center
Victor Classic X Plus CD Player
Click here for pdf Instructions Guide
1. Before using the Victor Classic X Plus for the first time, connect the unit to a power outlet. It takes 8-10 hours to charge the rechargeable AA batteries. Note: You may use the unit while charging the batteries. The battery life is more than 5 hours for a MP3 (Daisy Book). You can listen to a music-CD or MP3 CD with your Victor Classic X Plus. Consult the Getting Started & Users Guide for additional information.
2. Turn on Victor Classic X Plus by pressing and holding the Power key - a circular recessed button on the right side of the faceplate above the yellow angled Eject button.
3. You will hear a beep and a Welcome message:
Welcome to Victor Classic X Plus. If you press the Play/Stop button (a large rectangular yellow button located in front of the CD slot) you will hear Play/Stop (No disk loaded).
4. Insert an RFB&D AudioPlus® CD (right side up) in the slot located on the front side of the unit. Gently push the CD forward. The drive will automatically finish inserting the CD.
5. Victor Reader will read the title of the book. You will hear a message "Enter your validation code". Note: Your validation code has been provided by separate mailing from RFB&D National Headquarters.
6. "Enter your validation code" You will hear the following message "Correct key - Book Key processed."
7. When you have entered your code successfully, The Victor Classic will automatically start reading the book.
8. Adjust the Tone, Volume and Speed. These controls are located on the top center of the unit from left to right.
9. To move back or forward at high speed in a book, press and hold the Rewind or Fast Forward key until you reach the point in the book you wish, then release the key.
10. To pause a session, press the Play/Stop key. If your Victor Classic X Plus is not connected to a power outlet, it will shut off after 30 minutes automatically to save the batteries.
11. To stop reading a book, press and hold the Power key.
12. To start reading in the same book, turn on your Victor Classic by pressing the Power key. After a few moments you will hear the title of the book and Victor Classic will automatically start the book where you left off in your last reading session.
13. To eject a CD, press the Eject button. Victor Classic will say Eject and after a few seconds the motorized mechanism will gently slide the CD out of the drive.
14. Use the large carrying handle to transport the unit from place to place.
Type of Battery: 4 internal rechargeable batteries are included in the unit.
Battery Charge Time: 9 hours.
Battery Charge Life: 5-7 hours of playing time.
Turning the Victor Classic X Plus ON and Off
On: Press and hold the round gray POWER button located to the right of the number pad until you hear one beep.
Off: Press and hold the POWER button until you hear two beeps.
Key Describer
This feature will allow you to hear the functions of the various keys. You must eject any CD inserted in the machine in order to enable the Key Describer.
The Key Describer function is automatically enabled when there is no CD in the player. You may press any key to hear what it does.
Once a CD is inserted, you will not be able to use the Key Describer function.
To Insert a CD
1. Insert the CD, label side up, into the CD-ROM slot drive located on the front side of the unit.
2. Gently push the CD forward. A motorized mechanism will automatically pull the CD into the player.
3. After a few seconds, Victor Classic X Plus will read the title of the book and, after a beep, will automatically begin reading the disc's introduction.
NOTES:
IF you accidentally insert a CD upside down, it will eject without damage.
Do not force a CD into the CD ROM slot drive. If the motorized mechanism does not automatically pull the CD into the player, check to make sure you have ejected the previous CD.
To Eject a CD
Press the EJECT BUTTON located below the power button. The CD will slide out.
To Play or Stop a CD
Press the PLAY/STOP key to start and stop playing a book.
To Adjust the Speed
The Speed Keys are the right most set of vertical keys above the numerical keypad.
Press the bottom SPEED key to decrease the speed.
Press the top SPEED key to increase the speed.
Press either SPEED key until you hear a beep to reset at the default speed.
To Adjust the Volume
The Volume Keys are the middle, yellow set of vertical keys above the numerical keypad.
Press the bottom TONE key to decrease the tone.
Press the top TONE key to increase the tone.
Press either TONE key until you hear a beep to reset at the default tone.
To skip Forward Through a CD
Hold down the FAST FORWARD key, located to the right of the PLAY/PAUSE key, until you reach the desired spot.
To Skip Backward Through a CD
Hold down the REWIND key, located to the left of the PLAY/PAUSE key, until you reach the desired spot.
To Cancel a Command
Press the * key to cancel a command. You may cancel a command only if you have not pressed either the # key to confirm or the PLAY/STOP key to execute a command.
To Jump to a Specific Page
1. Press the GO TO PAGE key.
2. Enter the page number on the numerical keypad.
3. Press the PLAY/STOP key again to begin playing from the new page.
To Page Forward
1. Press the 2 key (scroll up key) or the 8 key (scroll down key) until you hear "PAGE."
2. Press the 6 key to move forward to the next page. Each time you press the 6 key, you will jump forward to the next page.
To Page Backward
1. Press the 2 key (scroll up key) or the 8 key (scroll down key) until you hear "PAGE."
2. Press the 4 key to move backward to the previous page. Each time you press the 4 key, you will jump backward to the previous page.
Information - 0 Key
This key will give the following information about the book:
Number of pages and total play time of the book
Time elapsed and time remaining
Number of bookmarks placed in the book
Number of books on the current CD
Battery condition
Information about the Victor Classic X Plus
To use this feature, press 0 key.
Press 4 or 6 key to move from one item to another.
Set Heading Level Navigation
Please note that in many books, a "Level 1" heading will correspond to a chapter.
1. Press either the 2 key or 8 key to select the desired navigation level. The available navigation options will be voiced.
2. Press the 4 key to move to the previous heading within the specified level.
3. Press the 6 key to move to the next heading within the specified level.
TIP: If a print copy of the book is available, readers are encouraged to first determine how a specific book is divided to understand which level corresponds to each book division.
For example:
Book A
Level 1 = Chapter
Level 2 = Section
Level 3 = Sub-section
Book B
Level 1 = Unit
Level 2 = Chapter
Level 3 = no further divisions beyond chapter level
Where Am I? - 5 Key
Press the 5 key to find out what page you are on, what level of navigation is currently selected, and the title of the section.
Sleep Mode - 9 key
This key allow you to program a delay period before Victor Classic X Plus shuts off.
Press the 9 key and listen for the current delay time.
Each time you press the 9 key, you will add 15 minutes to the delay period, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
To turn the sleep mode off, continue pressing the 9 key until you hear "sleep off."
Placing a Bookmark
1. Go to the page or section where you would like to insert a bookmark. Press the BOOKMARK key twice.
2. Enter a number on the keypad to assign a bookmark number.
3. Press the # key to store the bookmark in the Victor Classic X Plus's memory. You can place an unlimited number of bookmarks in any book.
TIP: We recommend you use the page number as your bookmark assignment number and keep track of your bookmark assignments on a separate piece of paper.
Jumping to a Specific Bookmark
1. Press the BOOKMARK key one time for the option "Go to Bookmark."
2. Enter the desired bookmark number on the keypad.
3. Press the # key to hear the bookmark number announced OR press the PLAY/STOP key to begin listening to the bookmarked section.
Jumping Forward or Backward to Bookmarks
1. Press the BOOKMARK key three times for the option "Bookmark List."
Press 4 key or the 6 key to move to the previous or next bookmark. Continue pressing the 4 key or the 6 key until the correct bookmark is found.
3. Press the # key to confirm and play.
4. Press the # key to quit and return tot he last place in the text.
Deleting a bookmark
1. Press the Bookmark key four times for the option "Remove Bookmarks."
2. Press the 9 key five times.
3. Press the # key to confirm or press the * key to cancel.
Here are some common scenarios you may encounter when learning how to use RFB&D's AudioPlus books with the Victor Classic X Plus CD player:
1. I've turned the Victor Classic X Plus on and nothing happens, or I've pressed PLAY and nothing happens, even though the machine is turned on.
Check that the power cord is securely plugged into the wall and into the machine.
If using the machine with battery only, you may need to recharge the battery.
Make sure the CD is loaded before pressing Play. When the CD is loaded correctly you will hear the title being read. If a CD is loaded and not recognized, perform an "unconditional eject" (see below) and try again.
Make sure the volume is turned up.
Make sure the CD is label-side up and inserted correctly into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Unconditional Eject
If you cannot read a CD and the EJECT button does not eject the CD, Press EJECT button and the POWER button together to power on the machine and eject the CD from the CD slot drive. You shot perform the "unconditional eject" if any of the following conditions exist:
The Key Describer function does not work.
You hear the disc spinning and nothing is happening.
You are unable to insert another CD in the CD slot drive.
Please report this problem to RFB&D's product support at 800-221-4792.
3. When I insert the disc into the CD-ROM drive, the CD is ejected.
Remove the disc and reinsert it, making sure the label side is facing up.
Remove the disc from the drive and clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
4. When I enter a page number on the keypad, the place it goes to is off by a page or two.
Make sure that the RFB&D CD is the same edition and copyright year as the print book you are using. If not, follow instructions for paging forward and backward manually.
Some of RFB&D's digitally recorded textbooks that were converted from the original analog recording may be off by a page. Follow the instructions for paging forward or backward manually.
5. I don't have/forgot/lost my PIN.
If you are a current RFB&D member and you don't have a PIN, please call member services at 800-221-4792 for assistance. You will be asked for your Member ID Number.
6. Can I start listening at any point in the book in a multiple-CD book?
The first time you listen to a book you must insert the first CD before you can navigate to another section. After that, the software will remember your last position in the book.
NOTE: If you insert a CD other than the one containing your last position, you will be prompted to insert the correct CD. Please eject the incorrect CD and insert the correct CD in the CD-ROM drive.
7. How do I jump around in a multiple-CD book?
You can use the "Go TO Page" function or navigate using next/previous functions within a set heading level.
IF YOU CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY USING THE VICTOR CLASSIC +, PLEASE CONTACT RFB&D'S MEMBER SERVICES (National Headquarters) AT 800-221-4792 OR EMAIL: custserv@rfbd.org.
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