{"id":18,"date":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsline.kaili.me\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","slug":"portable-players","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newsline.kaili.me\/?page_id=18","title":{"rendered":"Accessing NFB-NEWSLINE on Portable Players"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Note: When content is downloaded to a portable player, it plays using the device\u2019s own built-in reader \u2014 not an NFB-NEWSLINE voice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Supported Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation (HumanWare)<\/p>

Wireless download supported<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Victor Reader Stream 3 (HumanWare)<\/p>

Wireless download supported<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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NLS Digital Talking Book Players (Library of Congress)<\/p>

Compatible HumanWare and Zoomax models<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Braille eMotion (Selvas BLV)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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BrailleSense 6 (Selvas BLV)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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SensePlayer (Selvas BLV)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before You Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Connect your Victor Reader Stream to your Wi-Fi network before beginning. Instructions are on the HumanWare support page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: NFB-NEWSLINE files are downloaded to the device\u2019s onboard memory, not the SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting Up NFB-NEWSLINE<\/h3>\n\n\n
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  1. <\/span>

    Turn on your Victor Reader Stream<\/h3>

    Round power button, top left.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

  2. <\/span>

    Press the wireless button (top front)<\/h3>

    Wait for: \u201cConnected to Wi-Fi.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

  3. <\/span>

    Press 7 seven times<\/h3>

    Until you hear: \u201cAdd NFB-NEWSLINE Service.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

  4. <\/span>

    Press # (confirm) and follow the prompts<\/h3>

    The device will ask for your codes next.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

  5. <\/span>

    Enter your 6-digit subscriber ID, then press #<\/h3>

    Use the number keys on the device.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

  6. <\/span>

    Enter your 4-digit security code, then press #<\/h3>

    Wait for: \u201cNFB-NEWSLINE on.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

  7. <\/span>

    Press * to return to the online bookshelf<\/h3>

    Setup is complete.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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    Setting Up Your Publications (NFB-NEWSLINE In Your Pocket)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This is a separate favorites list from your phone or online Favorites \u2014 specific to portable player downloads.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    1. <\/span>

      Press 1 to cycle through the online bookshelf<\/h3>

      Until you hear \u201cNFB-NEWSLINE.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

    2. <\/span>

      Press 6 until you hear \u201cAdd NFB-NEWSLINE Publications,\u201d then press #<\/h3>

      This opens the publication categories.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

    3. <\/span>

      Browse categories<\/h3>

      Press 8 to browse forward through publication categories, 2 to go backward. Press # to select a category.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

    4. <\/span>

      Add a publication<\/h3>

      Press 8 to browse publications, 2 to go backward. Press # to add a publication. You\u2019ll hear: \u201cYou are subscribed to a new publication.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

    5. <\/span>

      Return to the bookshelf<\/h3>

      Press * to return to the category menu, then * again to return to the NFB-NEWSLINE bookshelf.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

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      Tip: You can also manage your In Your Pocket list at nfbnewslineonline.org or by phone.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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      Downloading and Reading Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      You need Wi-Fi to download, but once content is downloaded you can listen without internet. The device also syncs automatically each time it\u2019s turned on and off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Downloading Content<\/h3>\n\n\n
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      1. <\/span>

        Navigate to the NFB-NEWSLINE bookshelf<\/h3>

        Use 1 to cycle through the online bookshelf.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

      2. <\/span>

        Press 4 or 6 until you hear \u201cSynchronize NFB-NEWSLINE content,\u201d then press #<\/h3>

        Your subscribed publications download.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n

        Reading Your Publications<\/h3>\n\n\n
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        1. <\/span>

          Navigate to the NFB-NEWSLINE bookshelf<\/h3>

          Downloaded publications are listed here.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

        2. <\/span>

          Press 6 to move forward through your downloaded publications, 4 to move backward<\/h3>

          Publications are read with the device\u2019s own voice.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

        3. <\/span>

          Press # to open the publication you want to read<\/h3>

          Use the device\u2019s normal reading controls from here.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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          Guides for Other Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Victor Reader Stream 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \nDownload the Victor Reader Stream 3 Manual (PDF)<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          NLS Digital Talking Book Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \nNLS Setup Guide for HumanWare eReader<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n\nNLS Setup Guide for Zoomax eReader (PDF)<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Selvas BLV Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \nNFB-NEWSLINE on the Braille eMotion<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n\nNFB-NEWSLINE on the BrailleSense 6<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n\nNFB-NEWSLINE on the SensePlayer<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Manufacturer guide links to be added.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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          Need Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n

          Marcus Bass<\/h3>

          Hawai\u02bbi Program Coordinator, NFB-NEWSLINE Hawai\u02bbi<\/p>

          808-900-7619<\/span><\/a>800-955-6169 (toll-free)<\/span><\/a>mbass@nfbnewslinehawaii.org<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n

          NFB-NEWSLINE National Helpline<\/h3>

          Account issues, technical help, general inquiries<\/p>

          1-866-504-7300<\/span><\/a>NFBNewsline@nfb.org<\/span><\/a><\/div>

          Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM Eastern Time<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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