Note: When content is downloaded to a portable player, it plays using the device’s own built-in reader — not an NFB-NEWSLINE voice.
Supported Devices
Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation (HumanWare)
Wireless download supported
Victor Reader Stream 3 (HumanWare)
Wireless download supported
NLS Digital Talking Book Players (Library of Congress)
Compatible HumanWare and Zoomax models
Braille eMotion (Selvas BLV)
BrailleSense 6 (Selvas BLV)
SensePlayer (Selvas BLV)
Victor Reader Stream 2nd Generation
Before You Start
Connect your Victor Reader Stream to your Wi-Fi network before beginning. Instructions are on the HumanWare support page.
Note: NFB-NEWSLINE files are downloaded to the device’s onboard memory, not the SD card.
Setting Up NFB-NEWSLINE
Turn on your Victor Reader Stream
Round power button, top left.
Press the wireless button (top front)
Wait for: “Connected to Wi-Fi.”
Press 7 seven times
Until you hear: “Add NFB-NEWSLINE Service.”
Press # (confirm) and follow the prompts
The device will ask for your codes next.
Enter your 6-digit subscriber ID, then press #
Use the number keys on the device.
Enter your 4-digit security code, then press #
Wait for: “NFB-NEWSLINE on.”
Press * to return to the online bookshelf
Setup is complete.
Setting Up Your Publications (NFB-NEWSLINE In Your Pocket)
This is a separate favorites list from your phone or online Favorites — specific to portable player downloads.
Press 1 to cycle through the online bookshelf
Until you hear “NFB-NEWSLINE.”
Press 6 until you hear “Add NFB-NEWSLINE Publications,” then press #
This opens the publication categories.
Browse categories
Press 8 to browse forward through publication categories, 2 to go backward. Press # to select a category.
Add a publication
Press 8 to browse publications, 2 to go backward. Press # to add a publication. You’ll hear: “You are subscribed to a new publication.”
Return to the bookshelf
Press * to return to the category menu, then * again to return to the NFB-NEWSLINE bookshelf.
Tip: You can also manage your In Your Pocket list at nfbnewslineonline.org or by phone.
Downloading and Reading Content
You need Wi-Fi to download, but once content is downloaded you can listen without internet. The device also syncs automatically each time it’s turned on and off.
Downloading Content
Navigate to the NFB-NEWSLINE bookshelf
Use 1 to cycle through the online bookshelf.
Press 4 or 6 until you hear “Synchronize NFB-NEWSLINE content,” then press #
Your subscribed publications download.
Reading Your Publications
Navigate to the NFB-NEWSLINE bookshelf
Downloaded publications are listed here.
Press 6 to move forward through your downloaded publications, 4 to move backward
Publications are read with the device’s own voice.
Press # to open the publication you want to read
Use the device’s normal reading controls from here.
Guides for Other Devices
Victor Reader Stream 3
NLS Digital Talking Book Players
Selvas BLV Devices
Manufacturer guide links to be added.
Need Help?
Marcus Bass
Hawaiʻi Program Coordinator, NFB-NEWSLINE Hawaiʻi
NFB-NEWSLINE National Helpline
Account issues, technical help, general inquiries
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time
