Sonic USB Memory Stick Player

Sonic USB memory stick player

DH444

Please retain these instructions for future reference. These instructions are also available in other formats.

Special Warning

The Sonic unit must be turned on before headphones are inserted into the socketto ensure sound is only played through the headphones.

Bluetooth headphones will not work with the Sonic. The Sonic is a Bluetooth receiving device, for playback through the speakers or the headphone socket, but will not transmit the signal to Bluetooth headphones.

General description

Ultra-portable Sonic USB Memory Stick Player, offering superb sound reproduction. Raised, shaped buttons with tactile markings make it easy to move to a new book, skip through chapters or review the paragraph you have just read. Whenever you switch the player off or remove a memory stick, the Sonic will remember the exact place and play from there when that stick is next used. The Sonic also has Bluetooth connectivity, so is ready for pairing with mobile and tablet devices, too.

Items supplied with the Sonic

Mains adapter compatible with Sonic and Sovereign players only
Sonic player with rechargeable battery
User Guide

Orientation

Front

On the front of the Sonic, in the middle, you will find a large circular dial. This is used to turn the device on and off and also to control the volume. Rotate clockwise to switch player on, hearing a click, and then continue turning clockwise to increase volume. Directly above the round dial is a small light to indicate when the Sonic is on and when it is charging. It shows blue when it is on and red when it is on charge. The blue light will flash on and off when the memory stick is being played. The red light will go out when the battery is fully charged. To the left and the right of this dial are the speakers.

Back

Turn the unit around so that the back is facing towards you. On the back of the Sonic you will find two circular sockets. The socket on the left is where you will insert the power supply (it has a square yellow surround) and the one on the right (with a circular yellow surround) is for inserting a pair of headphones.

On the right hand side is the rectangle battery panel. Near the top about an inch from the right edge you can feel a clip that allows you to remove the panel to get to the battery.

Special Warning: Please note that the Sonic unit must be turned on before headphones are inserted into the socket to ensure sound is only played through the headphones.

Top edge

Place the Sonic so that the front is facing towards you.

Along the top of the device you will find four buttons and a rectangular socket. From left to right the buttons are:

Yellow triangular button: track back/rewind (press once to skip back a track or hold down to rewind within the track)
Yellow square button: play/pause/bookmark (press button during play to pause audio, and again to resume. Pressing Pause will also place a bookmark onto the memory stick)
Yellow triangular button: track forward/fast forward (press once to skip forward a track or hold down to fast forward)
Behind the track forward button is a yellow circular button. This is reset or skip book (press once to skip to the next book/folder or hold down to reset to the beginning

of track 1, folder 1)

Behind the Square play/pause/bookmark button is a rectangular USB socket.

Using the product

Playing Memory Sticks

To play a memory stick, simply insert it into the USBsocket on the top of the player and switch on. (If using the player without a battery, switch on before inserting the memory stick). The Sonic emits a tune to indicate it is turning on, will find the audio andstart playing automatically. You can then use the buttons as described in the orientation section to navigate the audio content.

Connecting with Bluetooth

Connecting to the Sonic via Bluetooth does not require any buttons to be pressed on the Sonic. Simply search for and select the Sonic on your Bluetooth device (Mobile Phone, Tablet etc.) to connect. You will hear a tone through the player (if switched on) when the connection has been made.

Please note: Bluetooth is not useable when a USB stick is inserted.

Charging the battery

We recommend your first charge lasts 6-8 hours and thereafter charge for 1-2 hours as required. Do not charge overnight, and only use the charger supplied with the player.

If you intend to use the Sonic on mains power only, we recommend removing the battery.

Changing the Battery

Locate the battery panel clip on the back near the top edge, about an inch from the right edge. With your nail pull the clip towards the base whilst lifting upwards. The flap will lever out and can be removed. To remove the battery, using your finger nail on the right edge of the battery, push to the left slightly and lever upwards to remove.

To replace, position the battery so that you can feel on one of the short edges on the left hand side, 3 rectangle recesses – these are the contact points. When inserting the battery, position it with these contact points sliding in first, close to the bottom from right to left, so that the long edge is running parallel with the base.

Some sighted assistance may be required to change the battery.

Using Headphones

The headphone socket is located on the rear of the player to the left of the battery compartment. The headphone port is a raised circle shape and is painted in yellow. Only ‘mini-jack’ headphone connectors will fit into the socket.

Special Warning: Please note that the Sonic unit must be turned on before headphones are inserted into the socket to ensure sound is only played through the headphones.

Please note: Bluetooth headphones will not work with the Sonic. The Sonic is a Bluetooth receiving device, for playback through the speakers or the headphone socket, but will not transmit the signal to Bluetooth headphones.

How to contact RNIB

Phone number: 0303 123 9999

Textphone: 0845 758 5691

Web address: rnib.org.uk/shop

Postal address: RNIB, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS, U.K.

Email:

RNIB Technology Team

Telephone 02073912280

Email for international customers

Terms and conditions of sale

This product is guaranteed from manufacturing faults for 12 months from the date of purchase. If you have any issues with the product and you did not purchase directly from RNIB then please contact your retailer in the first instance.

For all returns and repairs contact RNIB first to get a returns authorisation number to help us deal efficiently with your product return.

You can request full terms and conditions from RNIB or view them online.

Registered Charity No. 226227

This product is CE marked and fully complies with all applicable EU legislation.

At the end of the product’s life you can return it to the supplier or manufacturer for free of charge disposal. This is to comply with ‘The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive’ (WEEE).

Date: December 2015