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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SQU.ID SQ.410 ®...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome ........1 Navigating the SQ.410 .
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting ....... 30 If you are encountering speech recognition errors ..30 If you encounter a software “lock up”...
  • Page 6 www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    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...

  • Page 8: Navigating The Sq.410

    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. www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 9 1. ODU Advanced Military Connector (AMC). ® SQ.410 (Top View) 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. 1. Battery Compartment. Insert two CR123A SQ.410 (Bottom View) batteries into the battery compartment.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Sq.410

    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. www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 11: Secondary Microphone Connection

    Secondary Microphone Connection The top of the device has a 3.5mm stereo audio connector for connecting a microphone. In the software application any microphone connected to the 3.5mm microphone input jack connector is referred to as the “Secondary Microphone.” To connect to the secondary microphone adapter: 1.

  • Page 12: Batteries

    2. Insert the thinner, notched end of the card first into the unit, ensuring that the top of the card (logo bearing side) is facing the same direction as the front of the unit. 3. Push the card gently into the slot until it clicks into place. www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 13: Powering On

    1. Press and release the POWER button located on the front of the device. 2. The LCD will light up indicating power is on. During the boot cycle the Voxtec “V” logo will appear on the LCD until the OS and software application are completely loaded.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Module

    SQ.410’s speaker or, if connected, an external speaker. Phrase based modules cannot translate back from the foreign language to English, but have the benefit of containing many foreign languages in the topic area. www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 15: Overview Of Sq.410 Features

    • Optional Phrase Reference Booklets are available for certain Phrase Based modules and are designed to fit inside an optional wearable wrist booklet holder. A phrase reference booklet contains a categorized listing of all the available English words and phrases that make up the given phrase based module.
  • Page 16 SQ.410’s secondary audio input jack. o Select Connected Microphone: choose the connected microphone(s) – primary only, secondary only, or both. When “both” is selected the primary headset is for English speech recognition and recording and the secondary microphone is for foreign language recording. www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 17: Application (Settings)

    o Enable Built-in Speaker: The built-in speaker can be disabled separately from the 3.5mm Audio Output jack. o Reset to Defaults: you have the option to reset all the system settings to factory default values. A full explanation of those default settings is provided in detail on page 15. Application (Settings): •...

  • Page 18: About (Settings)

    SQ.410 well behind the external speaker, otherwise loud audio feedback noises will be created by the speaker. • Voxtec recommends the use of a TACK-1 headset when using very high powered external speakers to minimize the risk of dangerous audio feedback noise levels.
  • Page 19 • Handheld mode: In Handheld mode you have removed the SQ.410 from the custom holster and hold it in your hand with the speaker facing out and the LCD facing you. To begin translating from English to a foreign language, you will press and hold either the PUSH TO TALK button or the A button, say the word or phrase you wish to translate, then release the button.

  • Page 20: Expanded Feature Descriptions

    LCD. Once in standby mode pressing and holding the Push to Talk or A buttons will immediately wake up the unit and the unit will begin listening for speech input. Quickly pressing and www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 21: Advanced Features

    releasing the power button will simply wake up the unit without taking further action. Pressing any other button will wake up the unit as well, but will also complete any action normally performed by the button based on what the application was doing before the unit went into standby (e.g., if the last action performed was playing a phrase in the module, pressing the center button will play the highlighted phrase).
  • Page 22 • Secondary Mic Automatic Gain: turn on or off the secondary microphone automatic gain feature. If using the noise cancelling microphone in a moderate noise environment it is best to leave this feature turned on. • Secondary Mic Manual Gain: manually adjust the microphone www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 23 gain of the microphone attached to the SQ.410’s secondary audio input jack. This is generally not recommended, because it requires the user to keep a very consistent distance between the secondary microphone and the foreign language speaker for each phrase. In a high noise environment it may be necessary to use manual gain.

  • Page 24: Programming Hot Buttons For Quick Play Mode

    Arabic translation for the question: “Do You Speak English?” so that when you hit the quick play button it will immediately play the Arabic translation for this question out of the SQ.410’s speaker. SQ.410 Main Screen www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 25 2. Press the RIGHT button to bring up the Current Phrase menu. Then scroll down and select “Set as Quick Play…” (A, B or C) and then press the CENTER select button to set the phrase to a specific button. If you have “English Verification” for “Buttons Selections Only”...

  • Page 26: My Favorites

    Verification is turned on) and reads: “Phrase added to My Favorites.” Current Phrase Menu, Add to My Favorites You can access the My Favorites folder from the Settings page (it is the first option on that page). If you are currently in a category (or www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 27 in the option “All Phrases”) and viewing phrases, then you access the Settings page by pressing and releasing the LEFT button twice (once changes to the “Categories” page and the second press and release takes you to the Settings page). To enter the My Favorites folder press and release the CENTER or RIGHT button.
  • Page 28 CENTER button to accept the confirmation. Within the My Favorites folder, if you select a phrase, you can manually play it by pressing and releasing the CENTER button. You can stop the broadcast of any My Favorites phrase while www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 29: Select Language

    it is being played by pressing and releasing the A or B buttons. Pressing A or B button will then take you back to the main category screen immediately upon pressing and releasing. Select Language In Phrase-Based modules there is the option to change the outputted foreign language.

  • Page 30: Add Phrases

    ASR recognition (e.g., the word “blue” alone makes a very poor choice for an added phrase, while “blue ink must be used” would be a suitable added phrase). www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 31 On the next screen press and hold down the “B” hot button, while the foreign language speaker says the new translation. The Phrase will be added to the Added Phrases list and automatically to My Favorites (not the main list of phrases). Note: It is highly recommended a quiet location with no background noise be used when recording foreign translations on device.

  • Page 32: Logged Phrases

    To view logged phrases, select Logged Phrases from the Application menu. • Select any of the logged phrases and press the CENTER button to view and, if applicable, hear certain information about www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 33: Create Recordings

    the logged phrase. If the phrase logged was triggered by voice, you will hear the audio passed by the ASR to the system. If the phrase was logged after selecting the phrase with the UP or DOWN buttons, you will not hear any audio. With all logged phrases you will see the phrase text in English.
  • Page 34 English or foreign phrases directly on the SQ.410. Additionally, for human intelligence gathering and basic interview type scenarios, the ability to record a statement or testimony in either English or a foreign language (for later translation) has proven very valuable. www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 35: Power Management

    Standard disposable CR123A batteries are recommended. Although rechargeable CR123A batteries exist in the market, Voxtec does not recommend their use because the unit may behave erratically, even if useable the device will probably have significantly less than 8 hours of use, and the battery meter displayed on the SQ.410’s screen will not be...

  • Page 36: Power Modes

    SQ.410 is not being used make sure the SQ.410 is turned off and not left in Standby inadvertently. Troubleshooting If you are encountering speech recognition errors The SQ.410 uses advanced speech recognition technology to quickly and accurately identify and translate the phrases you www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 37 say. However, factors such as background noise, improper microphone placement, pauses and other irregularities of speech can cause recognition errors. In some cases, instead of hearing the correct English verification in your headset earpiece, you may hear the no-recognition tone. In other cases, you may simply hear the wrong phrase verified back in your headset earpiece.

  • Page 38: If You Encounter A Software "Lock Up

    • Bright but Blank Screen. If the screen is bright but no text is showing and pushing the buttons does not result in any changes to the device’s functional state, ensure that the www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 39: Maintenance And Care Of The Device

    micro-SD card (with application software) is properly installed in the device (refer to instructions on page 10 for proper removal and replacement instructions). • Dark Blank Screen. If the screen is dark and blank, ensure that fresh batteries are installed and restart the system. Note that if the unit lost power during the initial boot sequence the internal system memory may have become corrupted.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Device

    Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage. Long-Term Storage Remove the batteries when the device will not be used for several days or more. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. www.voxtec.com...

  • Page 41: Service And Technical Support

    Service and Technical Support If your SQ.410 needs service or you require technical support, please contact us via the Voxtec corporate website at www. voxtec.com/contact_us, or contact Voxtec directly. If possible, be sure to have the following information available before you contact Voxtec: •...

  • Page 42: End User License Agreement

    OF THIS EULA. IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT VOXTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. (REFERRED TO AS “LICENSOR”) OR YOUR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR OF THE DEVICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE DEVICE FOR A REFUND.
  • Page 43 SOFTWARE as authorized in this EULA. The SOFTWARE may be used only on a single DEVICE owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by you. You agree that you will not assign, sublicense, transfer, pledge, lease, rent, or share your rights under this EULA. You agree that you will not: (a) attempt to reverse engineer any HARDWARE or any component thereof, or otherwise misappropriate, circumvent or violate any of LICENSOR’S...
  • Page 44 EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 7. NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, NEITHER LICENSOR NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 45 11. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE NOTICES. The SOFTWARE may contain third-party software which requires notices and/ or additional terms and conditions. Such required third-party software notices and/or additional terms and conditions are located at http://www.voxtec.com and are made a part of SQU.ID SQ.410 ®...
  • Page 46 15. SEVERABILITY. Should any term of this EULA be declared void or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 47 declaration shall have no effect on the remaining terms hereof. 16. NO WAIVER. The failure of either party to enforce any rights granted hereunder, or to take action against the other party in the event of any breach hereunder, shall not be deemed a waiver by that party as to subsequent enforcement of rights or subsequent actions in the event of future breaches.

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    (a) the hardware constituting the Voxtec Product will be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year, and (b) the software Voxtec has included with your Voxtec Product (the “Voxtec Software”) will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety (90) days (both (a) and (b), the “Limited Warranty Period”).
  • Page 49 Voxtec when the product was originally manufactured. You agree that Voxtec is not liable to you for any loss of your data resulting from Voxtec’s repair or replacement of your Voxtec Product.
  • Page 50 (d) by modification or service by anyone other than (i) Voxtec, or (ii) a Voxtec authorized service provider. This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable parts. These terms and conditions of Limited Warranty constitute the complete and exclusive warranty regarding the Voxtec Product you have purchased.

  • Page 51: Disclaimer And Notices

    Disclaimer and Notices This manual is provided “as is” and Voxtec assumes no responsibility for any typographical, technical, or other inaccuracies in this document. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.
  • Page 53 ADDENDUM TO USER MANUAL OPTIONAL TWO-WAY TRANSLATION SOFTWARE UPGRADE SQU.ID SQ.410 ®...
  • Page 55 Introduction This manual addendum explains the use of the optional two-way software available for the SQU.ID SQ.410 translation device. Optional two-way software upgrades are available from Voxtec for purchase on a per-device basis. This addendum assumes that the user has become familiar with the SQ.410 and its use as described in the user manual.
  • Page 56 English to foreign language 1. Press and hold either the PUSH TO TALK or A button. You will hear a single audible “ping” in your headset earpiece or through the SQ.410’s speaker if you have elected to turn on English verification www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 57 to the speaker. This ping indicates that the SQ.410 is waiting for you to say an English word, phrase or question to be translated. 2. Say the English word, phrase or question you wish to translate into the microphone. 3. Release the PUSH TO TALK or A button after you have finished speaking.
  • Page 58 ASR just recognized the foreign language speaker. NOTES: 1. Best results are obtained if there is a slight pause after the “ping” before a speaker starts speaking. It www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 59 may take a couple attempts for the foreign speaker to understand the concept that you are controlling the B button, and he or she needs to wait for the “ping” before beginning to talk. 2. If the text displayed in English or the foreign language is too long to read, press and hold the RIGHT button then press the DOWN or UP buttons to scroll through the text as necessary.
  • Page 60 Also note that when “Both” is selected under microphone settings, the primary headset is for English and the secondary microphone is for foreign language speech recognition. www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 61 The user must determine the appropriate headset and/or microphone combination depending on appropriate use case, including whether to use a near field, far field, handheld, clipped on, etc., type of microphone. Application Setting Differences for Two-Way Modules In Application settings there are two new options: (A) Modified Translations, and (B) Added Words.
  • Page 62 2. It is recommended that the microphone gain setting be changed from automatic to manual and adjusted to an appropriate setting given the recording environment to ensure the best possible audio recording quality. www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 63 B. Added Words. Add a person’s first name, last name, place name, or generic word directly onto the SQ.410 through the use of an on screen keyboard that you control via the five- button keypad. Adding words that specifically address your location and the people you are working amongst can greatly increase the SQ.410’s effectiveness.
  • Page 64 First Name “Laurent” and then modifying it so that it is pronounced as “Lawrence” in English. 3. When finished spelling the word phonetically, select the check  mark (“ ”) in the lower right corner. A-10 www.voxtec.com...
  • Page 65 Notes: 1. When adding words in a foreign language it is strongly recommended that a fluent translator verify the spelling and pronunciation to ensure the correct meaning and pronunciation are conveyed by the system. 2. The phonetic spelling and the written spelling are stored separately and therefore do not affect each other for purposes of ASR or SMT results.
  • Page 66 SQ.410 devices but only one two-way software upgrade, only one device may use the two-way software and it is a violation of Voxtec’s intellectual property rights to copy the micro-SD card containing the two-way software to use it on multiple devices.
  • Page 68 WWW.VOXTEC.COM | DOCS-52-0147 SQ410 USER MANUAL V1.0...

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