Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
New Jersey Unit
69 Mapleton Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Phone 609-750-1830
Fax 609-750-9653
RFB&D NJ Educational Outreach Center
How to Use the Victor Reader Wave
Click here for pdf Instruction Guide
The first time you use the Wave, charge it for a full 9 hours.
To recharge the batteries,the Wave must be off.
Type of Battery: The Wave comes with 2 "AA" rechargeable batteries; "AA"alkaline batteries also may be used. Only the supplied batteries will recharge in the Wave.
You can use other "AA" type rechargeable batteries, but they must be recharged in their own charger.
Battery Charge Time: 4-6 hours fast charge (approx. 90%) and 7-9 hours full charge
Battery capacity: 7-9 hours of continuous playing time
NOTE: Unplugging the unit while playing will shut down the Wave, even if batteries are charged. Simply press the power key to restart.
The Wave does not have an external speaker. You MUST use headphones to listen to an audio book. Insert headphones into jack positioned at the right of the Hold switch.
Turning the WAVE On and Off
ON: Press the I/O button located at the top right 2 o'clock position.
YOU WILL HEAR: A short beep. "Welcome to Victor. No disc."
YOU WILL SEE: HumanWare and Wave logos. No disc.
OFF: Press and hold the I/O button.
YOU WILL HEAR: Short beep to begin shutdown. Final beep for power off.
YOU WILL SEE: Power Off
Key Describer
The KEY DESCRIBER lets you know what each key on the Wave does.
KEY DESCRIBER is turned on automatically when the player is on but no CD is inserted.
Press any key to hear its function.
Once you insert a CD, the KEY DESCRIBER turns off.
To Insert a CD
Slide the clamshell latch to the right.
Open the Wave's lid.
Place the CD, label side up, on to the spindle and press down to lock it.
Close the lid.
YOU WILL HEAR: "Welcome to Victor." A series of short beeps. The prompt to enter your RFB&D Personal Identification Number (PIN).
YOU WILL SEE: Victor Reader Wave. Daisy Loading. PIN #
Entering your PIN
Enter your PIN on the keypad.
YOU WILL HEAR: The numbers repeated.
YOU WILL SEE: The PIN numbers displayed.
Press the # key to confirm your number.If the PIN is correct,
YOU WILL HEAR: "Correct validation code. Book key processed." A series of short beeps. The title of the book
YOU WILL SEE: . Book key processed. Daisy Loading. The title of the book.
Note: The title of the book will continuously scroll across the LCD screen.
Each time you turn the machine on,you will have to enter your RFB&D PIN number.
If you do not enter this number, you will not be able to listen to any of RFB&D's AudioPlus books.
If you do not know your PIN, please see the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
You will not have to enter your PIN if you switch books without turning off the Wave.
Note: Remember, you will have to enter your PIN each time you turn on the player.
To remove a CD
Press the STOP button.
Open the Wave's lid.
Slide your finger under the edge of the CD.
Lift the CD off of the spindle.
To Play or Stop a CD
Press the PLAY/STOP key.
To Adjust the Playback Speed
Press the I/O key until you hear speed.
Press the UP ARROW to make the playback speed faster.
Press the DOWN ARROW key to make the playback speed slower.
To return to normal speed,press either ARROW key until you hear:
WHILE A CD IS PLAYING: A quick double beep.
WHEN THE CD IS STOPPED/NO CD: "Speed Zero."
To Adjust the Volume
Press the I/O key until you hear volume.
Press the UP ARROW to make the playback volume louder.
Press the DOWN ARROW key to make the playback volume quieter.
To Jump to a Specific Page
Press the GO TO PAGE key.
Enter a page number.
Press the # key to go to the page; or press the PLAY key to go to the page and start playback.
YOU WILL HEAR: The page number. A series of short beeps.
YOU WILL SEE: GO TO PAGE. The page number.
Press the PLAY key to begin listening to the page.
To Skip Forward Through a CD
Hold down the FAST FORWARD key until you reach the desired spot.
To Skip Backward Through a CD
Hold down the REWIND key until you reach the desired spot.
To Jump Forward Page by Page
Press the 2 or 8 key until you hear the player say page.
Press the 6 key to jump forward one page at a time.
To Jump Backward Page by Page
Press the 2 or 8 key until you hear the player say page.
Press the 4 key to jump backward one page at a time.
Canceling a Command
To cancel any command before you have completed it:
Press the * key.
Navigating By Heading Level
It is possible to go directly to a chapter or other type of book heading in your RFB&D AudioPlus book. If a print copy of the book is available,look at the table of contents to see how it is divided.
Some examples:
Book A
Level 1 = Chapter
Level 2 = Section
Level 3 = Sub-section
You can skip through Book A by Chapter, Section or Sub-section.
Book B
Level 1 = Unit
Level 2 = Chapter
Level 3 = no other divisions beyond chapter
You can skip through Book B by Unit or Chapter.
The way many books are divided, Level 1 will be the chapter headings.If you don't have a print copy of the book, you can still figure out how many levels your AudioPlus Book has.
Press the 2 key or 8 key.
You will hear the player announce a heading level (such as page).
Press the 2 key or 8 key again.
You will hear the player announce another heading level, if one exists.
Keep pressing the 2 key or 8 key until the player repeats the level you heard first.
You can navigate by each heading level that was announced.
Setting Heading Level
NOTE: In many books, Level 1 will be the chapter headings.
Decide which heading you want to use to move through the book, e.g.chapter.
Press the GO TO PAGE key twice to enter the heading number you want to go to, e.g. chapter 3.
Press the 6 key to move to the next heading in that level, e.g. chapter 4.
Press the 4 key to move back to the previous heading in that level, e.g. chapter 2.
Placing a Bookmark
Jump to the page or section where you would like to place a bookmark.
Press the BOOKMARK key twice or until you hear insert bookmark.
Enter a number from 1 to 9998 to assign the bookmark.
Press the # key to confirm. You will hear "Bookmark ____ inserted."
Jumping to a Specific Bookmark
Press the BOOKMARK key once or until you hear "go to bookmark."
Enter the number of the bookmark you want to jump to.
Press the # key to go to the bookmark, or press the PLAY key to go to the bookmark and begin playback.
Press the PLAY key to begin playing the book from the bookmark.
Bookmark List
You can review all of your bookmarks in order.
Press the BOOKMARK key three times or until you hear "bookmark list."
Press the 6 key to move forward through each bookmark.
Press the 4 key to move backward through each bookmark.
When you find the bookmark you want the Wave will start playing automatically.
Press the * key to quit the Bookmark list. The Wave returns to where you were in the book before you started the bookmark list.
Deleting a Bookmark
Press the BOOKMARK key until you hear "remove bookmark."
Enter the bookmark number you want to delete.
Press the # key to confirm. If the bookmark does not exist, you will hear an error message.
Deleting all Bookmarks
Press the BOOKMARK key until you hear "remove bookmark."
Enter 9999 on the keypad.
Press the # key.
YOU WILL HEAR: "Bookmarks in this book removed."
YOU WILL SEE: BKMS in book removed
INFO Key – 0 Key
Press the INFO key (0 key) to find out the following about your book:
Number of pages
Number of headings in the book
Total play time of the book including:
How much play time has elapsed
How much play time is remaining
Number of bookmarks in the book
Number of books on the CD
Power Status – battery or power cord
About Victor Reader Wave – The software version number.
WHERE AM I? – 5 Key
Press the WHERE AM I? (5 key) to find out:
What page you are on
What heading level number you are on
The title of the current heading.
SLEEP MODE KEY – 9 Key
The SLEEP MODE key lets you set a timer for turning off the Wave automatically.
Press the SLEEP MODE key (9 key)
YOU WILL HEAR: "Sleep off."
YOU WILL SEE: Sleep/Minute
Press the SLEEP MODE key (9 key) to set the timer for 15 minutes.
Each time you press the SLEEP MODE key (9 key), you will add another 15 minutes to the timer. You can set the timer for up to 60 minutes.
To turn off the timer,press the SLEEP MODE key (9 key) until you hear sleep off.
To find out how many minutes are left on the timer, press the SLEEP MODE key (9 key).
Here are some common scenarios you may encounter when learning how to use RFB&D's AudioPlus with the Victor Reader WAVE CD player:
I've turned the WAVE on and nothing happens, or I've pressed PLAY and nothing happens, even though the machine is turned on.
Are you using headphones? The Wave has no external speaker. You MUST use headphones to listen to any book. Make sure the headphones are plugged firmly into the Wave.
Check that the power cord is securely plugged into the wall and into the machine.
If using the player with battery only, you may need to recharge the battery.
Make sure the volume is turned up.
Make sure the CD is label-side up and placed on the spindle.
Make sure the Hold button is switched to "Off."
UNCONDITIONAL SHUTDOWN
If the WAVE should lock up for any reason, press and hold the ON/OFF button. This will shut down the player. Then you can turn the power back on and continue listening to your book.
Even though I have a CD inserted, the Voice Guide says "No Disc."
Remove the CD and reinsert it,making sure the label is facing up.
Remove the CD and clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
Shut down the Wave for 30 seconds and then turn the power back on.
When I enter a page number on the keypad, the place it goes to is off by a page or two.
Make sure the RFB&D CD is the same edition and copyright year as the print book you are using. If not, follow the 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.
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.
Can I start listening to a multiple-CD book at any point in the book?
The Wave does allow this function.
The WAVE will remember your last position in the book.If you insert a CD other than the one containing your last position, the player will ask you to insert the correct CD. Please remove the CD and insert the CD that contains the last page you were listening to.
How do I jump around in a multiple CD book?
Use the GO TO PAGE key or navigate by heading level (see the Advanced Navigation section of this guide).
IF YOU CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY USING THE WAVE, PLEASE CONTACT RFB&D'S MEMBER SERVICES (National Headquarters) AT 800-221-4792 OR EMAIL: custserv@rfbd.org.
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