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1.2.2. The Left Side of the Unit
On the left side of the unit you’ll find the built-in handle.
1.2.3. The Right Side of the Unit
On the right side of the unit, from back to front, you will find the power input
(identified with 3 lines) used to connect the unit to an electrical outlet, a line
jack (identified with 2 lines), a remote jack (identified with a single line) and,
near the front is a jack used to connect earphones or external speakers.
1.2.4. The Front Side of the Unit
On the front side of the unit you’ll find the CD-ROM drive slot. Please note
that if you accidentally insert a CD upside down it will eject automatically
within 15 seconds without damage.
1.3. Powering On Victor Reader
Powering on Victor Reader is simple:
a) To turn the unit on, press and hold the Power key, which is the slightly inward
curving button to the right of the twelve Numeric keys.
b) You’ll hear a beep and a welcome message.
c) To turn the unit off, press and hold the power key again. You’ll hear two
beeps.
1.4. Inserting or ejecting a CD
Insert your CD in the slot located on the front side of the unit. Then gently push the
CD forward. A motorized mechanism will automatically slide the CD in the drive.
After a few seconds, Victor Reader will announce the title of the book and after a
beep will automatically start reading the book. If you accidentally insert a CD upside
down, it will eject automatically within 15 seconds without damage.
To eject a CD, simply press the Eject key, located to the right of, and slightly up
from, the Fast Forward key. A motorized mechanism will gently eject the CD from
the drive. Once Victor Reader has finished ejecting the CD, remove it and return it to
its case.
Note: The Eject key only works after Victor Reader is turned on and you have
heard the message “Welcome to Victor Reader Classic”.