Voxtec SQU.ID SQ.410 User Manual
USER MANUAL
SQU.ID® SQ.410
To order SQU.ID® SQ.410 language translation products, contact:
Voxtec International, Inc.
20 Ridgely Avenue, Suite 301
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
410.626.1110 | info@voxtec.com | www.voxtec.com
The SQU.ID® SQ.410 language translation system is developed,
manufactured, and distributed by Voxtec International, Inc. (Voxtec).
The SQU.ID SQ.410 language translation system and associated
software are protected by copyright, trade secret, international
treaties, and U.S. Patent No. 7,369,998. Other patents are
registered or pending in various countries around the world.
Copyright
This manual, the SQU.ID SQ.410 wearable translation system
described in it, and the SQU.ID SQ.410 look and feel are furnished
under license and may only be used or copied in accordance
with the terms of such license. No part of this manual may be
reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written
permission of Voxtec.
Copyright © 2015 Voxtec International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ....................................... 1
Navigating the SQ.410 ......................... 2
Preparing the SQ.410 .......................... 4
Primary Headset Connection ......................... 4
Secondary Microphone Connection .................... 5
External Speaker Connection ......................... 5
Batteries ........................................ 6
Micro-SD Card Removal and Replacement ............... 7
Powering On ..................................... 7
Selecting a Module ................................ 8
Overview of SQ.410 Features .................. 9
My Favorites: ..................................... 9
System (Settings): ................................. 9
Application (Settings): .............................. 11
About (Settings): ................................. 12
Talk Through Feature (Bypass Translation Software): ....... 12
Translating with the SQ.410 ................... 12
Expanded Feature Descriptions ............... 14
Secondary Audio and Speaker Volume ................. 14
Primary Headset Volume ........................... 14
Controls ....................................... 14
Advanced Features ............................... 14
Programming Hot Buttons for Quick Play mode ........... 18
My Favorites .................................... 20
Select Language ................................. 23
Changing a Module ............................... 23
Add Phrases .................................... 24
Logged Phrases ................................. 26
Create Recordings ................................ 27
Power Management ........................... 29
Checking Battery Status ............................ 29
Power Modes ................................... 30
Troubleshooting ............................... 30
If you are encountering speech recognition errors ......... 30
If you encounter a software “lock up” .................. 32
If you encounter a blank screen ...................... 22
Maintenance and Care of the Device .......... 33
Handling ....................................... 33
Dust and Water Exposure ........................... 33
Cleaning the Device ............................... 34
Cleaning the Screen .............................. 34
Extreme Temperatures ............................. 34
Long-Term Storage ............................... 34
Service and Technical Support ................ 35
End User License Agreement ................. 36
Limited Warranty .............................. 42
Disclaimer and Notices ....................... 45
Addendum for Optional
Two-Way Software Upgrade .............Addendum A
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Welcome
Voxtec’s SQU.ID SQ.410 is a wearable or handheld, mobile and
rugged, machine-based language translation device combining
modern industrial design techniques with advanced software
engineering and custom components to form a complete
system. While the SQ.410 represents the state of the art
for speech-to-speech machine-based language translation
system technology it is not intended to be a replacement for
fluent foreign language speakers or interpreters. The SQ.410
enhances the work fluent foreign language speakers and
interpreters carry out, by freeing them up to focus on those
situations where body language and cultural sensitivity are of
paramount importance.
The SQ.410 should be widely employed as a necessary tool that
can bridge the communication gap between individuals who do
not share a common language, resulting in stronger mutual trust
and understanding. This user manual was designed to help you
gain an appreciation for what the SQ.410 can do to support your
foreign language translation needs, with a particular emphasis on
the one-way, phrase-based translation software. An addendum
to this manual is included for Voxtec’s optional free-speech, twoway translation software. Acquiring a strong understanding of
the SQ.410 and how to integrate its capabilities into your mission
and activities will increase your overall success.
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SQ.410 (Front View)
1. Speaker. Powerful Mylar, weather resistant,
hi-fidelity speaker.
2. POWER button. Turn the SQ.410 on, off or
put into standby mode.
3. PUSH TO TALK button. This is the primary
English PUSH TO TALK button on the
SQ.410.
SQ.410 (Back View)
NOTE: The SQ.410’s back plate five-button
keypad allows you to manually navigate
software application and system settings,
play translations and more.
1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). 2-inch,
176 x 220 RGB TFT LCD that displays
the SQ.410 software application and
module content, including settings, system
information and operational menus.
2. UP button. Move up menu and list options;
raise system settings and increase speaker
or headset earpiece volume.
3. DOWN button. Move down menu and list
options; lower system settings and decrease
speaker or headset earpiece volume.
4. RIGHT button. Press right to make menu
selections. After a phrase has played you can
press and release the right button and you will
see a pop up window for the current phrase
enabling you to add the current phrase to your
My Favorites folder, log the current phrase,
set the current phrase as Quick Play A, B,
or C, delete all quick play buttons, or loop all
phrases in your My Favorites folder.
5. LEFT button. Press left to move back to a
previous menu selection.
6. CENTER button. Press and release the
center button to play a translation, make
menu selections and accept settings.
Quickly double click the center button to
loop the current phrase.
7. Serial Number Display. Your SQ.410’s
serial number is displayed in both bar code
and numeric format for ready reference and
inventory control.
Navigating the SQ.410
The SQ.410’s overall dimensions are: 5.2” (L) x 3.2” (W) x 1.5” (H)
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SQ.410 (Top View)
1. ODU® Advanced Military Connector (AMC).
Primary microphone or headset connector.
2. Audio Input / Microphone Jack. Secondary
microphone 3.5mm audio input jack.
3. Audio Output Jack. 3.5mm audio output
jack.
SQ.410 (Bottom View)
1. Battery Compartment. Insert two CR123A
batteries into the battery compartment.
2. Micro-SD Card. Micro-SD card slot for
inserting and removing the provided
micro-SD card, which stores the SQ.410
modules, recordings and more.
3. USB Port. For connecting a mini-USB cable
(for future software update capability).
SQ.410 (Right Side View)
A. A button. This is the secondary English PUSH
TO TALK button, which also acts as the Quick
Play A button when pressed twice.
B. B button. This is the primary foreign
language recording PUSH TO TALK button,
which also acts as the Quick Play B button
when pressed twice.
C. C button. The C button can be used for
three purposes. If pressed and held, the C
button is a passive “Talk Through” button to
by-pass the translation software and pass
audio to an external speaker system. If
pressed and released once, the C button
will log a phrase. If pressed and released
twice, it acts as the Quick Play C button.
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Preparing the SQ.410
Primary Headset Connection
The TACK-1 Headset (optional, but highly recommended) is
connected via an ODU® Advanced Military Connector (AMC).
The AMC combines two components. The upper component
terminates at the base of the headset audio line and the lower
component is secured into the top of the SQ.410. In the software
application, the headset connected to the AMC is referred to
as the “Primary Microphone.” The initial setup of the device and
after any resetting of the system to default values returns the
headset connection as the default for all speech input.
CAUTION: Do not twist or bend the AMC components when
disconnecting from or connecting to the SQ.410.
To connect the AMC:
1. Line up the red dots painted on the upper and
lower components.
2. Firmly press straight together until you hear a
“click.”
To disconnect the AMC:
1. Firmly squeeze and pull straight UP on the
connector with the fingers of one hand, while
tightly holding the SQ.410 steady in the
other hand to disconnect it from the lower
component.
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Secondary Microphone Connection
The top of the device has a 3.5mm stereo audio connector
for connecting a microphone. In the software application any
microphone connected to the 3.5mm microphone input jack
connector is referred to as the “Secondary Microphone.” To
connect to the secondary microphone adapter:
1. Open the audio input / microphone jack flap door
(microphone icon) on top of the SQ.410 to gain access to the
secondary microphone 3.5mm audio input jack.
2. Insert the microphone 3.5mm stereo connector tip straight
into the secondary microphone audio input jack until it is
seated in place.
A recommended near field noise cancelling microphone inserted
into the secondary microphone audio input jack is pictured below:
External Speaker Connection
The top of the device also has a 3.5mm stereo audio connector
for connecting an external speaker. If an external speaker is being
used, insert the 3.5mm connector tip from the cable to a speaker
into the audio out jack (speaker icon) until it is seated in place.
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Batteries
The SQ.410 operates on two CR123A lithium batteries that slide
into the battery tube. Unscrew the cap and insert the batteries
negative side first, with the last battery’s positive terminal touching
the inside of the battery cap. If you insert the batteries incorrectly,
the unit will not power on. If you notice the unit not working,
troubleshoot by inspecting that the batteries are installed correctly.
Micro-SD Card Removal and Replacement
Translation software for the SQ.410 is stored on a removable
micro-SD card found under a secured flapper door on the
bottom of the unit. Note that the SQ.410 ships with a 32 GB
micro-SD card already installed.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE MICRO-SD CARD
WHILE THE UNIT IS TURNED ON. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE
THE MICRO-SD CARD OR CORRUPT THE TRANSLATION
SOFTWARE RENDERING IT UNUSABLE.
To remove the micro-SD card:
1. Ensure that the unit is fully powered down.
2. Use a small Philips screwdriver to remove the screw securing
the bottom flapper door.
3. Use gentle pressure with a fingernail or solid pointed object
to push the card in slightly until the internal cradle spring
releases and pushes the card part way out of the unit.
4. After the cradle spring has pushed the card part of the way
out, grab the card and fully remove it from the unit.
To replace the micro-SD card:
1. Ensure that the unit is fully powered down.
2. Insert the thinner, notched end of the card first into the unit,
ensuring that the top of the card (logo bearing side) is facing
the same direction as the front of the unit.
3. Push the card gently into the slot until it clicks into place.
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4. Use a small Philips screwdriver to replace the screw securing
the bottom flapper door until it is just finger tight. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREW OR IT MAY DAMAGE THE
FLAPPER DOOR.
Powering On
During initial startup or anytime the SQ.410 is coming out of off
mode, it will take approximately 45-60 seconds to completely
load the Android™-based operating system (OS) and software
application.
Note: Prior to powering on the SQ.410 ensure the micro-SD
card is properly installed in the device. If the micro-SD card is
not installed during the initial loading cycle, the system must
be rebooted after installation in order for the software to load
properly.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERIES WHILE THE
DEVICE DISPLAYS THE VOXTEC LOGO DURING THE
INITIAL BOOT SEQUENCE. DOING SO MAY CORRUPT
THE INTERNAL SYSTEM MEMORY. IN THE EVENT
SYSTEM MEMORY IS CORRUPTED, THE DEVICE WILL
AUTOMATICALLY REPAIR THE INTERNAL MEMORY THE
NEXT TIME THE SYSTEM IS POWERED ON, BUT BOOT
TIME MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED.
To power on the SQ.410:
1. Press and release the POWER button located on the front of
the device.
2. The LCD will light up indicating power is on. During the boot
cycle the Voxtec “V” logo will appear on the LCD until the
OS and software application are completely loaded.
3. Once the OS and software application are loaded the LCD
will display the Select Module screen.
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Selecting a Module
Using the five-button keypad you can scroll up and down the
Select Module screen reviewing the available modules. To select
and load a module, scroll to it, this will highlight it, then press
and release the CENTER or RIGHT button. Depending on the
size of the module, it may take several seconds to fully load.
Before selecting a module, it is important to consider your foreign
language and use case requirements.
• Phrase based one-way modules are displayed on the Select
Module screen with the words “Phrase Based” in the title,
for example if included on your micro-SD card you could
see: “Force Protection Phrase Based.” Phrase based
modules are one-way modules consisting of predefined sets
of English words, phrases, and questions that have been
pre-established by subject matter experts within a particular
domain or functional area. These predefined English phrase
sets have been pre-translated and vetted for accuracy by
fluent foreign language speakers and interpreters. You speak
one of the predefined English phrases into the SQ.410’s
microphone and the SQ.410’s software application utilizes
ASR to match your spoken phrase with its foreign language
equivalent and broadcast the result through the SQ.410’s
speaker or, if connected, an external speaker. Phrase based
modules cannot translate back from the foreign language
to English, but have the benefit of containing many foreign
languages in the topic area.
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• Optional Phrase Reference Booklets are available for
certain Phrase Based modules and are designed to fit inside
an optional wearable wrist booklet holder. A phrase reference
booklet contains a categorized listing of all the available
English words and phrases that make up the given phrase
based module. The user inserts the booklet into the wrist
holder, slides the holder over his or her wrist and then has
easy access to all possible English words and phrases for
that given module.
Overview of SQ.410 Features
Once you have selected and loaded a module you can configure
the SQ.410 using the five-button keypad. When configuring the
SQ.410 it is important to consider the environment you will be
using it in. Will you be operating indoors or outdoors, in daytime
or nighttime? Do you anticipate significant background noise?
Will you be using the headset, microphone setup, or both?
What type of module did you select and load and what is your
use case? The answers to these questions will impact how you
configure the SQ.410 to accomplish your goals.
The Settings on the SQ.410 are separated into five main sections for
your convenience: My Favorites, System, Application, and About.
My Favorites:
• You can store and organize words, phrases and questions in
the My Favorites folder that are tailored to your specific foreign
language needs and use case requirements. Sequence
these favorite phrases in a logical order and loop them to
communicate instructions or warnings to large crowds.
System (Settings):
• Secondary Audio and Speaker Volume: adjust the volume
of the built-in speaker and the Audio Output jack
• Primary Headset Volume: adjust the headset earpiece
volume up or down to hear English verifications
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• Controls: adjust device specific controls on the SQ.410
including:
o Brightness: adjust the LCD brightness depending on
day or night visibility.
o Timeout to Standby: manage the SQ.410’s battery life
by controlling the time to standby.
o Set Time: change the device’s internal clock.
o Set Date: adjust day, month and year of the device.
• Advanced Features: tailor advanced features on the
SQ.410 to your specific use case
o English Verification: The various options allow for
different instances when the device will first play English
before playing the foreign language. The possible
selections are “None”, “Speech Selections Only”,
“Button Selections Only”, and “Both”.
o English Verification to Speaker: turn on or off English
verification broadcast through the speaker.
o Primary Mic Automatic Gain: turn on or off the primary
microphone automatic gain feature.
o Primary Mic Manual Gain: manually adjust the
microphone gain of the headset or microphone attached
to the SQ.410’s primary AMC.
o Secondary Mic Automatic Gain: turn on or off the
secondary microphone automatic gain feature.
o Secondary Mic Manual Gain: manually adjust the
microphone gain of the microphone attached to the
SQ.410’s secondary audio input jack.
o Select Connected Microphone: choose the
connected microphone(s) – primary only, secondary only,
or both. When “both” is selected the primary headset
is for English speech recognition and recording and the
secondary microphone is for foreign language recording.
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o Enable Built-in Speaker: The built-in speaker can be
disabled separately from the 3.5mm Audio Output jack.
o Reset to Defaults: you have the option to reset all the
system settings to factory default values. A full explanation
of those default settings is provided in detail on page 15.
Application (Settings):
• Select Language: Select or change the language you wish
to translate using the phrase based module.
• Change Module: this will take you to the Select Module screen
where you can select and load a different module from the available
modules included on your micro-SD card to meet your needs.
• Added Phrases: add any phrase directly onto the SQ.410
through the use of an on screen keyboard that you control
via the five-button keypad. Adding phrases that specifically
address your location and the people you are working
amongst can greatly increase the SQ.410’s effectiveness.
Using the RIGHT navigation button brings up the menu for
adding, deleting and editing user added phrases.
• Logged Phrases: the logged phrases folder acts as a
repository for any word or phrase you have logged using the
C button log feature.
• Create Recordings: create and store custom audio recordings
within the selected module. Using the RIGHT navigation button
brings up the menu for renaming or deleting recordings.
• Set Constant Logging: turn on or off the SQ.410 constant
logging feature. The constant logging feature enables the SQ.410
to be used as a “data collection” tool. If turned on, the SQ.410
will constantly log both the English and foreign language word or
phrase spoken into the device, including the ASR audio and text.
Words or phrases that have been collected using the constant
logging feature are stored on the micro-SD card and cannot be
accessed or viewed directly on device. The micro-SD card must
be removed and the logged file folders viewed with a computer.
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• Storage Capacity: displays the total and available amount
of removable micro-SD card space on your SQ.410. Also
displays total number of logged audio files for the current
module that is loaded.
About (Settings):
• Look up the application version, platform OS version, and
complete product version running on your SQ.410.
• Read through summary of intellectual property and licensing
information.
Talk Through Feature (Bypass Translation Software):
• You can bypass the translation software and use the SQ.410
to broadcast speech using any external speaker connected
through the audio out jack (speaker icon) located on top of
the device. To use this feature press and hold the C button
while speaking into either the headset or the secondary
microphone (as applicable).
• Note: Be certain to have the headset or microphone of the
SQ.410 well behind the external speaker, otherwise loud
audio feedback noises will be created by the speaker.
• Voxtec recommends the use of a TACK-1 headset when
using very high powered external speakers to minimize the
risk of dangerous audio feedback noise levels.
Translating with the SQ.410
The SQ.410 provides three convenient ways to translate:
• Eyes Free mode: In Eyes Free mode you are wearing the
SQ.410 typically in your upper left chest area or along your
waist line with the speaker facing out and the LCD concealed
against the custom holster secured to your equipment. To
begin translating from English to a foreign language, you will
press and hold either the PUSH TO TALK button or the A
(English) button, say the word or phrase you wish to translate,
then release the button.
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• Handheld mode: In Handheld mode you have removed the
SQ.410 from the custom holster and hold it in your hand with
the speaker facing out and the LCD facing you. To begin
translating from English to a foreign language, you will press and
hold either the PUSH TO TALK button or the A button, say the
word or phrase you wish to translate, then release the button.
• Manual mode: In Manual mode you have removed the
SQ.410 from the custom holster and hold it in your hand. You
will use the five-button keypad to locate words and phrases.
You can broadcast one of these phrases by highlighting it, then
pressing and releasing the CENTER button.
Translating a phrase based one-way module in Eyes Free or
Handheld mode:
1. Press and hold either the PUSH TO TALK or A button. You will
hear a single audible “ping” in your headset earpiece or through
the SQ.410’s speaker if you are using a secondary microphone for
English input or you have elected to turn on English verification to
the speaker. This ping indicates that the SQ.410 is waiting for you
to say an English word or phrase to be translated.
2. Say the English word or phrase that you wish to translate
into the headset microphone or secondary microphone, as
applicable based on how the device was configured.
3. Release the PUSH TO TALK or A button after you have
finished saying the phrase. You will hear an audible two beat
“ping, PING” after you release the button and the LCD will
display a thinking window.
4. For English verification, you can choose to have the English
word or phrase played through the headset earpiece or
speaker before the foreign language translation broadcasts.
5. The corresponding foreign language translation of the English
word or phrase will then be broadcast through the SQ.410
speaker.
6. The LCD will highlight the selected phrase in the phrase list.
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NOTE: In some cases, instead of hearing the correct English
verification in your headset earpiece (or speaker), you may
hear the no-recognition tone. In other cases, you may
simply hear the wrong phrase verified back in your headset
earpiece (or speaker). To interrupt the SQ.410 from playing
the incorrectly identified phrase, tap the PUSH TO TALK
or A button. Then, press and hold the PUSH TO TALK or
A button and say the English word or phrase again. If you
continue to have recognition issues, see the Troubleshooting
section of this Manual.
Expanded Feature Descriptions
Secondary Audio and Speaker Volume
The speaker volume controls the volume of the built-in speaker
on the device as well as the volume of whatever external speaker
is connected to the 3.5mm Audio Output jack.
Primary Headset Volume
Adjusts the headset earpiece volume up or down to hear English
Verification.
Controls
• Brightness: Adjust the LCD brightness depending on day or night
visibility. Pushing the UP button raises the brightness; pushing the
DOWN button lowers the brightness. Push the CENTER or RIGHT
button to accept a setting or LEFT button to cancel the change.
• Timeout to Standby: Manage the SQ.410’s battery life by
controlling the time to standby. Use the UP and DOWN buttons
to select from 1 minute to standby all the way to never. Push
the CENTER or RIGHT button to accept a setting or LEFT
button to cancel the change. Standby mode conserves battery
life by suspending many device operations, such as turning off
the LCD. Once in standby mode pressing and holding the Push
to Talk or A buttons will immediately wake up the unit and the
unit will begin listening for speech input. Quickly pressing and
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releasing the power button will simply wake up the unit without
taking further action. Pressing any other button will wake up
the unit as well, but will also complete any action normally
performed by the button based on what the application was
doing before the unit went into standby (e.g., if the last action
performed was playing a phrase in the module, pressing the
center button will play the highlighted phrase).
• Set Time: The device’s internal clock may be adjusted to reflect
local time. Time is set in 24-hour format. To adjust time: (1) use
the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the hour,
then press the CENTER button when the correct hour is shown;
(2) use the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the
minute, then press the CENTER button when the correct minute
is shown; and (3) press the RIGHT button to accept the changes.
Note that pressing the LEFT button will cancel the changes.
• Set Date: Similar to setting time, the internal clock may be
adjusted to reflect a new day, month and year. Although the
device’s date is set at the factory and should not vary even after
repeated battery changes and power cycles, this functionality is
provided in the event of discrepancies that might arise in adjusting
the time to a local time zone. To adjust the date: (1) use the UP
and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the month, then
press the CENTER button when the correct month is shown; (2)
use the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the day,
then press the CENTER button when the correct day is shown;
(3) use the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the
Year, then press the CENTER button when the correct year is
shown; and (4) press the RIGHT button to accept the changes.
Note that pressing the LEFT button will cancel the changes.
Advanced Features
• English Verification: The selections are “None”, “Speech
Selections Only”, “Button Selections Only”, and “Both”. When
“Speech Selections Only” is selected using the ASR to select
a phrase will first play English then the foreign language.
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