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  • Page 1 Go-box+ Makes subtitles accessible Spoken & magnified TV subtitles...
  • Page 3 Sensotec (www.sensotec.com). Sensotec reserves the right to alter the publication at any time, without prior notice. The most recent version of this document can be found at go4tv.nl.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction ..............6 Safety ................... 7 What is in the package ............. 10 The serial number ............. 11 Setting up the Go-box+ ..........12 Basic setup ................ 12 Bluetooth headphones ............. 14 Multiple video sources ............. 15 The Exterior ..............17 Rear side ................
  • Page 5 Adjust the headphones-volume ........22 menu ................23 Menu - Speech - Volume ............ 23 Menu - Speech - Balance ........... 24 Menu - Speech - Speed ............. 24 Menu - Speech - Voice ............25 Menu - Profiles ..............25 Menu - Subtitles - Colour ..........

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Go-box+ is a HDMI monitoring device developed especially for people with a reading impairment and it detects the subtitles that are encountered in the video and then reads them out loud or shows them with a bigger font with better contrast. The device only has a few settings and all feedback is spoken.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety Intended use: Converting visible subtitles in HDMI signal to audible text. Intended medical indication: To aid blind and visually impaired patient. Intended user: Blind and visually impaired patient, from age of 12 years. Possible installation help by relatives, friends etc. Intended use environment: Home environment, daily life environments.
  • Page 8 Manufacturer Do not dispose of this product in unsorted municipal waste stream Catalogue number Serial number Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This symbol means that the device fully complies with applicable European Union Acts. Federal Communications Commission. This symbol means that the device fully complies with applicable United States Acts.
  • Page 9 Medical Device Read the instructions in this manual Potential non-harmonized frequency Safe storage temperature Disposal: Please offer the Go-box, accessories and AAA-cells separately at your local waste and recycling point. Report safety issues and damage: Please report any safety issues to us and your local authority.

  • Page 10: What Is In The Package

    What is in the package The package includes the following:  Go-box with 5V adapter  HDMI cable  USB headphones dongel  remote control + AAA-cells  manual...

  • Page 11: The Serial Number

    The serial number The serial number. This 5-digit number preceded with a capital G (e.g. G12345) can be found on the type plate on the bottom panel of the Go-box+,on the outside of the package and in the spoken settings menu. This serial number is important for any support questions.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Go-Box

    2 SETTING UP THE GO-BOX+ The Go-box+ merely needs power and a video source to start reading subtitles to you. This is described in the 'Basic setup' example below. Some other examples that may better suit your environment or your needs are also described.
  • Page 13 Set the TV to the correct HDMI input (a.k.a. source) to watch the signal from the TV-set top box. The Go-box+ may briefly show the Solutions Radio or Sensotec logo and a bootup splash screen. It will then let you hear spoken subtitles coming out the TV. If not: press the [Speech] button on the remote control to toggle the 'speech- output' between TV and headphones and/or enlarged font.

  • Page 14: Bluetooth Headphones

    Bluetooth headphones The Go-box can also use Bluetooth headphones instead the ones with a cable. The Bluetooth headphones must initially be coupled (paired) with the Go-box: Set the headphones into pairing mode (see their manual). Press the [Menu] button of the remote control and choose 'Bluetooth'.

  • Page 15: Multiple Video Sources

    Multiple video sources The Go-box analyses the video coming in his HDMI-input to detect the subtitle texts. Swapping cables to this input can be a temporary solution to use the Go-box with multiple video sources, but the following description explains how to use a so-called HDMI switch. Such a switch is not included with the Go-box, but can be bought in any electronics- or computer-store.
  • Page 16 on the TV. Set the TV to the correct HDMI input to watch the signal from the TV-settop box. The HDMI switch can now select which video source needs to be passed through the Go-box to the TV (see also the manual for your HDMI switch).

  • Page 17: The Exterior

    THE EXTERIOR Rear side The rear-side has five connectors. From left to right (when the rear is facing towards you):  HDMI-input connector for the HDMI cable coming from a video source like a DVD-player  network connector for a network cable to your local network ...

  • Page 18: Front Side

    Front side The front side has the following features from left to right:  Standby button  Remote control receiver  SD card slot  Activity light  Standby/power light  two USB connectors (to connect phones dongel) activity power light light remote...

  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Remote control The remote control has 13 buttons. The [Speech] button is located in the top left corner and directs the the spoken subtitles to either the TV speakers or to the headphones+Webbox. The [ON] button is located in the top right corner. This button will either switch the Go-box+ off (standby) or switch it on again.
  • Page 20 Standby Speech or enlarge Headphones Reading volume speed Menu Left, right, up or down in menu Back...

  • Page 21: How To Use

    HOW TO USE The Go-box+ will automatically switch ON when it detects a video- signal on its' HDMI input. You can also press the ON button on the remote control. Select the speech destination and/or enlargement Press the [speech] button on the remote control in the upper left corner to switch the speech to the connected headphones or back to the TV and/or show the enlarged font.

  • Page 22: Adjust The Headphones-Volume

    Adjust the headphones-volume You can connect headphones to the Go-box+ either with a cable (3.5mm jack plug in the USB dongel that came with the unit) or through bluetooth. You can find a pair of buttons on the right side of the remote control that control the headphones volume.

  • Page 23: Menu

    MENU The Go-box menu allows you to change usually one-time settings. Press the [Menu] button (left to the [Up] button) and then use the [OK] button to choose from:  Speech  Profiles  Wifi  Bluetooth  Go-box Menu - Speech - Volume The spoken subtitles will be played at a certain volume compared to audio volume in the video.

  • Page 24: Menu - Speech - Balance

    Menu - Speech - Balance The voice that reads the subtitles can be heard on both sides or just on the left or on the right speaker/earshell. Use the [Left] and [Right] buttons for the right setting (e.g. center) and then press [Menu] or [Back] to exit the menu.

  • Page 25: Menu - Speech - Voice

    Menu - Speech - Voice The voice that reads the subtitles can be selected, e.g. to select a male voice instead of a female voice. Use the [Left] and [Right] buttons for the right setting (e.g. Rachel) and then press [Menu] or [Back] to exit the menu.

  • Page 26: Menu - Subtitles - Colour

    Menu - Subtitles - Colour The Vo-box can show the enlarged subtitles in different colour-schemes. Use the [Left] or [Right] button to choose a colour scheme that you find pleasant to read. A sample text is shown in the bottom of the screen. Menu - Subtitles - Typeface (font) The Vo-box can show the enlarged...

  • Page 27: Menu - Subtitles - Size

    Menu - Subtitles - Size The Vo-box can show the enlarged subtitles in different sizes. Use the [Left] or [Right] button to choose a size that you find pleasant to read. A sample text is shown in the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 28: Menu - Wifi

    Menu - Wifi The Go-box can be connected to the internet so that it can for instance download available software updates. This can be done either directly via a network cable to the router of your internet-provider, or through its' wireless network. Select your network name (a.k.a.

  • Page 29: Menu - Bluetooth

    The text 'configured' will now appear next to your network name. You may want to refresh the list by pressing [BACK] and choosing 'Wifi” again to see if 'connected' will appear. Tip: How to remove a network configuration: go to the 'Wifi' menu and move the yellow bar to the configured network that you want to remove and and press the [BACK] button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 30: Menu - Status

    Menu - Status The Go-box+ menu shows you the state of the license and some system details like the video quality of the decoder (x1080 preferred) software version and serial number.

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Should you have any questions or problems with the Go-box+, please read the following frequently asked questions first:  Why are not all words in the subtitles read to me or do I only hear some fragments? The video quality (resolution) of your decoder may not be set correctly yet.
  • Page 32 the same electric socket are also functioning. The Go-box also needs at least one of its' HDMI connector to see an active device, so make sure the decoder and TV are connected properly and switched ON.  I also watch on-demand like Netflix or HBO. How does that work with the Go-box? The easiest way is to get a decoder from your TV-provider that can also stream such.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Network protocol IPv4 and IPv6 Ethernet 10/100/1000M interface connector type RJ45 with cable-detection WLAN/WiFi IEEE802.11ac (2.4GHz + 5.0GHz) encryption WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPS-PB 1x USB v2.0 high-speed type A 1x USB v3.0 full-speed type A 1x SD slot (class 2,4,6) SDSC, SDHC (max. 32GB) HDMI The HDMI interface supports HDCP v2.0 1x HDMI input + 1x HDMI output (for HD, full-HD or 4K TV)
  • Page 34 General Power 5.0V-2A (1.3x3.5mm DC plug) 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz adapter included Remote Control 13 buttons, 140x49x20mm, 2xAAA-battery Operational temp. -10°C to +40°C Storage temp. -20°C to +60°C Dimensions 100x106x28 mm Weight 204g Approval CE, FCC...
  • Page 36 Then our Service & Support colleagues are here to help you! Service & Support sales@sensotec.com BE +32(0) 50 39 49 49 NL +31(0) 15 262 59 55 Contact sales@sensotec.com | www.pro.sensotec.com Sensotec Belgium Sensotec The Netherlands Vlamingveld 8 Kalfjeslaan 38, B-8490 Jabbeke NL-2623 AJ Delft...

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