we can offer/loan you a USB speaker to listen to your talking newspaper for as long as you need it.

The RNIB Accord combination USB player and Bluetooth speaker is our most advanced audio device and designed specifically for blind and partially sighted users with easy-to-use tactile controls wireless charging easy-to-locate ports bookmarking features and chapter skipping function.

Small (just a little larger than a standard coffee mug) and highly portable you can listen to Talking Books on USB and any other audio via Bluetooth – podcasts BBC Sounds Audible audiobooks your ‘dance like nobody’s watching’ playlist. If your smartphone or tablet can play it you can listen to it on the RNIB Accord.

The rechargeable battery provides five to six hours of listening on a full charge. Simply place the RNIB Accord on to the wireless charger provided and hear the player announce when it is correctly positioned for charging. Your RNIB Accord is supplied with one Qi wireless charging pad for fast charging and two USB-C cables but not a USB charger plug – these can be purchased separately using product code HT376. (You can also charge your RNIB Accord via the USB-C port on top of the player using the supplied cables.)

With its high-quality speaker, the RNIB Accord is the perfect way to listen to your favourite things in the living room, kitchen garden, or shed. Weighing only 384g (less than a tin of tomato soup!) You can easily move it with you as you go about your day. It is supplied with a lanyard attached for extra security. 

                                                   Controls

Stylish and modern-looking, it has a black case with contrasting white buttons. The volume control buttons are a large tactile plus and minus sign on one side of the device designed to be easily located by touch. They also function as chapter skip forward/backward buttons.

The RNIB Accord’s two other control buttons and all ports are on top of the device for ease of use. The round white power button is engraved with a power symbol and the white book/folder skip button is distinctly smaller and smooth. The power button also functions as the play/pause button.

                                              Voice prompts

The RNIB Accord gives voice prompts in a clear natural English male voice to indicate battery Bluetooth charging and software update status. It will also speak when headphones, a USB stick or an SD card are connected/disconnected and when a control button is pressed (for example “Volume up” “Play” or “Power on”).

                                                Bookmarking

Bookmarking of your last position is automatic when the player is paused or stopped. When the USB stick is removed and reinserted the player will automatically start playing at the point you left off. The player can bookmark hundreds of individual USB sticks. You cannot add multiple bookmarks to a USB stick.

                                                  Specifications

· USB player and Bluetooth speaker.

· Plays MP3 and WMA files (up to 32GB USB stick).

· Large tactile volume control buttons.

· Chapter skip function (forwards and backward).

· Book skip (forward) function.

· Automatic bookmarking.

· Wireless and wired charging ability.

· USB-A port on top of the device to read USB sticks.

· MicroSD slot for additional input and also for software updates (on top of the device with rubber cover when not in use).

· 3.5mm jack for headphones (not for use with Bluetooth headphones).

· Lanyard attached for security when carrying.

· Size: 93mm diameter × 114mm high (3.66 × 4.49 inches).

· Weight: 384g (13.55oz).

                                        Technical specifications,

· Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity (10m range),

· One passive mono sub-woofer speaker.

· Speaker: mega bass three-inch diameter 4-ohm 5W 150-Hz/-18KHz S/N ratio > 80dB,

                                          Battery information

· Rechargeable 2000mAh Li battery

· Charges fully in under three hours (on the QI wireless charging pad).

· Playing time without recharging: five to six hours.

· Battery low indication (voice announcement).

· Please note the device will feel warm to the touch when charging on the wireless pad.

· QI wireless charge pad with USB-C port and rubber feet to assist with correct orientation supplied.

· USB-C port for wired charging (on top of the device with rubber cover when not in use).

· Two USB-C to USB-A cables supplied (one × 50cm one × 82cm).

· Please note USB power adaptor is not supplied.

                                                    Important

· The device will feel warm to the touch when charging on the wireless pad this is normal. However, you should not leave the device on the pad for extended periods as this can overheat the battery and degrade battery life.

· The device will arrive with rubber covers inserted to protect the ports. These should be removed before first use.

· Not compatible with Bluetooth headphones.

· Please retain packaging until you're sure you'd like to keep the product.

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