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Our audio machines are expressly designed to play special National Library Service formatted books and other audio materials. These audio players are unique to the Talking Books program and are made available for free to all patrons who qualify for our services.
You may keep the equipment as long as you meet the eligibility requirements and read at least one book or magazine a year from TBABS. The equipment is the property of the Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. It is provided on extended loan to our registered patrons and must be returned to us when service is discontinued.
TBABS may loan one audio player to each registered patron. Accessories are also available. The equipment and accessories available are described below:
Digital Audio Book Player
- plays NLS digital books on cartridges, as well as downloaded books from NLS, Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D), and all commercial MP3 audio files on USB flash drives.
- easy to access USB port to connect flash drives.
- is light and portable.
- has a built-in users guide, and each button talks back when pressed.
- is equipped with a built-in 20-30 hour rechargeable battery and electrical cord.
- includes a variable speed control that permits speeding up or slowing down playback speed, and a sleep function.
- has controls for play, stop, rewind, fast forward, volume, and tone.
- will remember where you left off in a book, even if the cartridge or USB flash drive is removed.
- no need to rewind books before returning them.
Accessories
1. Pillow Speaker
- only available for persons who are confined to bed.
- is placed under the reader's pillow and is normally heard only by the reader. To obtain this accessory please contact your TBABS representative.
2. Headphones
- 1/4 inch jack mono headphones issued to readers who must have them to use the program, such as readers in nursing homes, hospitals, and schools where loudspeakers are not permitted.
- Must be accompanied by Headphone Adaptor
- Patrons can also use any regular pair of 3.5mm headphones with the player
3. USB Angled Adapter
- Plugs into the USB port so that a USB flash drive can lie flush with the edge of the digital player.
4. Headphone Adapter
- Allows larger 1/4 inch headphone jacks to be plugged into the digital player’s standard size 3.5 mm headphone port.
- Works best with the NLS mono headphones.
If your equipment is malfunctioning, call TBABS at 800-452-0292. If repairs are necessary, the equipment can be returned to the library free of charge using the original mailing container and the Free Matter mailing label that came with it. There is no cost for equipment repair. In most cases a replacement can be sent to you the next day.
To clean the equipment, use a slightly damp cloth moistened with a mild household cleaner such as 409 or Simple Green. Wipe the outside case only. Do not apply cleaning, lubricating, or bug-killing sprays directly to the equipment as they may enter the inside operating mechanisms and cause damage.
TBABS staff offers the following recommendations for patrons:
- Open the equipment container and review printed materials if possible upon receipt.
- Store the box in a dry place so you may use it to return the machine when needed.
- Take reasonable care of the equipment. Keep it clean.
- DO NOT allow food or drink where the equipment is being used. Food and drink are a leading cause of destroyed equipment. Continued patron abuse of equipment will result in suspension of service.
- If the equipment malfunctions, call TBABS. Do Not attempt to service the machine yourself.
- Do not exchange equipment with other users.
- Stolen or fire damaged equipment must be reported to TBABS as soon as reasonable.
- Notify TBABS if you wish to discontinue service. At that time, the machine must be returned to TBABS.
- Always call TBABS prior to returning equipment. We can ensure you get your replacement equipment in a timely manner.
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