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 – including podcasts, BBC Sounds, Audible audiobooks, and 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' listening on a full charge. You can charge your RNIB Accord via the USB-C port on top of the player using the supplied cable. 

With its two high-quality diaphragm speakers, the RNIB Accord is the perfect way to listen to your favourite things in the living room, kitchen, garden or shed. You can also pair two Accords via Bluetooth for a multi-speaker experience! 

Weighing only 384g, 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 high contrast tactile controls. Power and volume are controlled by a 1 × 1cm knob which clicks to indicate power on and off. Volume increases and decreases as you turn the dial. 

Two large, tactile plus and minus buttons on the front of the Accord allow you to skip forwards and backwards through tracks. Each triangular button has a white, tactile ridge to make them easy to locate and identify through touch. 

The RNIB Accord’s play/pause button and all ports are on top of the device for ease of use. The white play/pause button is raised about 1.5mm, making it easy to feel. 

All controls and ports are outlined in white to contrast with the black case. 

A NaviLens sticker on the back of the Accord means you can access the product instructions easily – simply scan the sticker with the free NaviLens app to hear the instructions. (Large print instructions are also supplied as standard.) 

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 used, (for example, “power on”, “skip track forwards”). Changes in volume are not announced. 

Bookmarking 

Bookmarking of your last position in the book you're currently reading 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. Up to 10 bookmarks stored. 

For more details about this product, check the product instructions manual (in the User Guides tab) to help you decide if this product is suitable for you. 

Important 

• Not compatible with Bluetooth headphones. 
• Localisation files for different languages to allow you to more easily update firmware to your preferred language can be found in the User Guides tab.

• USB player and Bluetooth speaker. 
• Plays MP3 and WMA files (up to 32GB USB stick). 
• Large, tactile controls with high contrast markings. 
• Chapter / track skip function (forwards and backwards). 
• Book skip (forward) function. 
• Automatic bookmarking (up to 10 bookmarks – one per USB stick). 
• ROM internal memory ensures books play tracks in order.  
• USB-A port on top of device to read USB sticks. 
• MicroSD slot for additional input. 
• 3.5mm jack for headphones (not for use with Bluetooth headphones). 
• Lanyard attached for security when carrying. 
• Size: 90mm diameter × 110mm high. 
• Weight: 384g. 
• Two-year manufacturer’s warranty. 

Technical specifications 

• Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity (10m+ range). 
• Twin speakers each with 2.5-inch driver and 5W power output. 
• Mega bass: 2.5-inch, 4ohm, 5W, 100Hz-18KHz, S/N ratio ≥ 80dB. 
• Supports TWS (true wireless stereo) functionality. 

Battery information 

• Rechargeable 2000mAh Li battery 
• Playing time without recharging: five to six hours. 
• Charges in 2.5-4 hours. 
• Battery low indication (voice announcement). 
• Automatic standby after 15 minutes of no activity. Press any button to resume playback. 
• DC 5V USB-C port for charging. 
• Supports 15W fast-charging function. 
• One 1m USB-C to USB-A cable supplied. 
• Please note, USB power adaptor is not supplied.

Downloadable product instructions

• Print instructions for DH494P (DOCX)

Update procedure

• Copy the firmware to an empty USB memory stick.        
• Power on the Accord unit by turning the dial on top of the device clockwise.
• Insert the USB stick in to the USB A port on top of the device.    
• Wait until the firmware is updated (the unit automatically turns off once completed).

Firmware files

• Firmware update (English).
• Firmware update (Spanish).
• Firmware update (Czech).

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