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  • Page 3 Version 1-20110708 ©Copyright 2011. All rights reserved, Technologies HumanWare Inc. This manual is protected by copyright belonging to Technologies HumanWare Inc., with all rights reserved. According to copyright law, the manual may not be copied in whole or in part, without written consent from Technologies HumanWare Inc.
  • Page 5 HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide Getting Started Session with Victor Reader Stratus Welcome to Victor Reader Stratus , your new digital talking book player. The first time you use Victor Reader Stratus you should connect the player to a power outlet.
  • Page 6 HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide external speaker. Note that SD and USB components are not available on the Basic Stratus model. Located on the back side of the player, slightly to the right of center, you will find the power input jack.
  • Page 7 HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: About Victor Reader Stratus

    About HumanWare HumanWare (http://www.humanware.com) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare creates products for people who are blind, have low vision and/or have learning disabilities. The innovative range of HumanWare products includes BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education and business, as well as for personal use;...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide Important Safety Instructions Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the product. Carefully read the instructions described in this user guide prior to using the Stratus. Only use or store the Stratus on stable and solid surfaces.

  • Page 10: Fcc Warning

    At the end of the life of the Victor Reader Stratus, its internal components must be disposed in compliance with the local authorities. The Victor Reader Stratus contains no hazardous materials. For disposal, return to HumanWare or follow local governing ordinances or hospital procedure.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide Table of Contents GETTING STARTED SESSION WITH VICTOR READER STRATUS .......... I ABOUT VICTOR READER STRATUS ..................IV OVERVIEW OF VICTOR READER STRATUS M ............1 1.1 Unpacking the Player ................1 1.2 Stratus M options ...................
  • Page 12 HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 4.1 Sleep Mode and Time announcement ........... 12 4.2 Setting the Date and Time ..............12 4.3 Bookmarks .................... 12 4.3.1 Inserting bookmarks ..............13 4.3.2 Going to a bookmark ..............13 4.3.3 Deleting bookmarks ..............13 BOOKSHELF STRUCTURE AND CHARACTERISTICS ..........
  • Page 13 HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ................28 APPENDIX 1 - STATUS ERROR MESSAGES ............29...

  • Page 14: Overview Of Victor Reader Stratus 4 M

    Before using Stratus for the first time, you should connect the player to a power outlet to charge the battery. You can use your Victor Reader Stratus while charging the battery. If any of the above items are missing in the package please contact HumanWare: Toll Free: 1 888 723-7273 (Canada & U.S.A.)
  • Page 15 HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide -Using same method, slightly lift the tab on the lower right corner of the cover. -With both corners raised, you should be able to lift the cover off. If needed, lift the bottom left corner and remove the Keypad cover.

  • Page 16: Physical Description Of Victor Reader Stratus

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 1.4 Physical Description of Victor Reader Stratus 1.4.1 The Face of the Player Figure 1: Stratus keys Stratus buttons and features: 1. Tone controls 8. Information 15. Fast Forward 2. Volume controls 9. Bookshelf 16.

  • Page 17: The Left Side Of The Player

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide The built-in speaker is located on the upper left corner of the face. On the top center, there are three pairs of up and down keys. From left to right, these are the Tone, Volume and Speed controls.

  • Page 18: Powering On/Off

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide The battery will automatically recharge whenever the player is plugged to AC power. The player can be used while recharging. To recharge the battery simply connect it to AC power. If the player is on when you connect, you will hear a short chime confirming that power is connected.

  • Page 19: Sd Card Voice Label

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide Gently push the card down into the slot until it clicks into place. Do not use excessive force. Only slight pressure is required to lock the SD card into place. -To remove the card, push down on the top edge until it clicks again to release it. Then pull it out.

  • Page 20: Other Reserved File Names

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide Bookshelf: Music ($VRMusic folder). Book types: Playlists (M3U type only) and recorded files composed of any of the Stratus supported audio file types. Usage: A music book is either a playlist or the entire music structure (referred to as All Music book).

  • Page 21: Basic Functions

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 2. Basic Functions 2.1 Audio Controls Each of the Tone, Volume, and Speed controls has an Up and Down key. There is a beep to mark the upper and lower range of each control. If the book is not playing (or the key cover is attached) Stratus will announce the setting position.

  • Page 22: Navigation Functions

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 3. Navigation Functions 3.1 Description of Keys LEFT RIGHT DOWN Beneath the Tone, Volume and Speed controls, you will find the four Navigation keys: Up, Down, Left and Right. These keys allow you to easily choose the level of book navigation to move from one book element to another, quickly going to desired information.

  • Page 23: Ten

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide Press the Up or Down key to select the Navigation level, until Stratus announces "Time Jump" followed by the Jump Interval. The Time Jump interval can be set at 1, 5, 10 or 30 minutes in the Navigation and Playback section of the configuration Menu (Press and hold Information).

  • Page 24: Bookshelf Navigation - Bookshelf Key

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 3.9 Bookshelf Navigation — Bookshelf Key Press the Bookshelf key multiple times to rotate through the circular list of Bookshelves. Empty bookshelves will not be announced. Bookshelves contain different types of books and files as defined in the section, Bookshelf Structure.

  • Page 25: Advanced Functions

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 4. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 4.1 Sleep Mode and Time announcement The Sleep button allows you to obtain time announcements and set the Sleep Timer. Press once to hear the time and date. The Sleep feature allows the Stratus to be set to automatically power off after different lengths of time: 15minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes.

  • Page 26: Inserting Bookmarks

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 4.3.1 Inserting bookmarks Press and hold the Bookmark key to insert a bookmark. A number will be assigned to each bookmark. A message will confirm the bookmark and inform you of the assigned number.

  • Page 27: Bookshelf Structure And Characteristics

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 5. Bookshelf Structure and Characteristics For files on all bookshelves, the maximum file name length, including the file path, is 512 characters (includes media/book path). When scanning the memory card at insertion, any folder or file with a full path name greater than 512 will be ignored.

  • Page 28: Other Books

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide Information: Reports information for the current book. 5.2 Other Books 5.2.1 Other Books Structure The following list provides an example of how book files may be grouped in folders. Folders are numbered in the order in which they are found starting with the root, assuming it contains files.

  • Page 29: Music Structure

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 5.3.1 Music Structure You can navigate up to 8 levels of folders in music. Use the Up and Down keys to select the folder or file navigation level. Then you can move backward or forward at the chosen level with the Left and Right keys.

  • Page 30: Podcast Structure

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 5.4.1 Podcast Structure The following list provides an example of how podcast files may be grouped in folders. There can be up to 8 levels of folders. Folder: $VRPodcasts May contain files: Yes Rules: Any files found in the $VRPodcasts root will be announced as individual books.

  • Page 31: Configuration Menu

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 6. Configuration Menu The Stratus can be customized using the Configuration menu. To open the Menu, press and hold the Information key. Pressing the Information key again will switch to the next Menu. Browse Menu Items with the Up and Down keys, use the Left and Right keys to select an Item’s value and press Play key to confirm.

  • Page 32: Playback

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 6.1.1 Playback Loop When selecting the Loop mode, Playback will automatically restart again at the beginning when reaching the end of a book. Time Jump This option allows you to set the Time jump length. When reading a book, you can select the Time jump navigation option using the Up and Down keys.

  • Page 33: Battery Replacement Procedure

    Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 7. Battery Replacement Procedure Contact HumanWare or your authorized distributor to obtain replacement batteries. 7.1 Removing spent battery Place the Victor Reader Stratus in front of you on a table or flat surface. Flip the Victor Reader Stratus upside-down so as to have the underside of the device facing you.

  • Page 34: Updating Stratus Software

    Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 8. Updating Stratus Software HumanWare may from time to time offer new versions of the Stratus software. The software update is a .UPG file downloaded from HumanWare's website. To update your Stratus: Burn the .UPG file onto a CD or copy the file to an SD card or USB stick.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    2. Can I replace my battery? Yes. Replacement batteries can be obtained from HumanWare or authorized dealers. 3. How many times can I recharge my battery before it requires replacement? The battery is rated for 300 charge/discharge cycles. After that it will still recharge but its capacity to retain a charge will decrease.

  • Page 36: Cds

    The CD has audio files that Victor Reader Stratus recognizes but the files are formatted in a way that is incompatible with the Victor Reader Stratus software. You should notify HumanWare technical support. 10. Can I damage my Victor Reader Stratus by playing a scratched CD?

  • Page 37: General

    2. Can the internal Victor Reader Stratus software be updated? Yes. When HumanWare upgrades the Victor Reader Stratus software, customers are able to install the new software by simply inserting a special upgrade CD into the player, which automatically refreshes its internal software program.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Operating Altitude -200 to 2000 m  Transport & Storage Altitude -200 to 12 000 m  Transport & Storage Barometric Pressure 70-103 kPa For additional information, please contact HumanWare: Service 1800 Michaud Drummondville, Québec Canada J2C 7G7 Telephone: 1 (819) 471-4818 Toll-free (Canada &...

  • Page 39: Customer Support

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 11. Customer support For customer support, please contact the HumanWare office nearest you or view our web site at: www.humanware.com North America: 1(800) 722-3393 or send an email to us.support@humanware.com Europe: (0044) 1933 415800 or send an email to eu.support@humanware.com...

  • Page 40: Manufacturer Warranty

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 12. Manufacturer Warranty This device is a high quality product, built and packaged with care. All units and components are guaranteed against any operational defects as follows: US and Canada: One (1) year...

  • Page 41: End User License Agreement

    1. License Grant. HumanWare grants to End User a non-exclusive, non-transferable right and license to use the Software on this product. 2. Ownership of Software. End User acknowledges that HumanWare retain all right, title and interest in and to the original, and any copies, of software which is incorporated into this product.

  • Page 42: Appendix 1 - Status Error Messages

    HumanWare www.humanware.com Victor Reader Stratus User Guide 14. Appendix 1 - Status Error Messages SYSTEM error 1: CDROM, Error while accessing the CDROM DRIVE. SYSTEM error 2: MEMORY, Memory allocation problem. SYSTEM error 3: BATTERY, Error with battery detection. SYSTEM error 4: INT_STOR_FAIL, Error detecting internal storage SYSTEM error 5: INT_STOR_CORRUPT, Corrupted internal storage MEDIA error 1: READ, Error reading sector on disc.