How to View and Customize Live Translation

When you scan a QR code to join a live translation broadcast, Hope Translator provides a powerful viewer interface that lets you customize your experience to match your preferences. Whether you want larger text for better readability, prefer to hide the original transcription, or listen to the translated text, you have full control over how you consume live translations.

First, start a broadcast to share live transcription and translation with others in real time.

To view live translations, you need to join an active broadcast:

1. Scan the QR code: Use your mobile device's camera to scan the QR code displayed by the broadcaster
2. Or use the link: Click the shared link if you received it directly
3. Select your language: Choose your preferred output language from the language selector
4. Start viewing: The translation will appear in real-time as the speaker talks

Once connected, you'll see the live translation displayed on your screen, updating in real-time as the speaker continues.

The viewer interface offers several customization options to enhance your reading experience:

Make the text easier to read by adjusting the font size:

1. Open font size control: Tap the "Font Size" button in the footer (or select "Adjust Font Size" from the "More" menu)
2. Adjust the slider: Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size
3. See it update: The translation text updates immediately as you adjust the slider

The font size setting is saved automatically, so your preference will be remembered for future broadcasts.

You can choose whether to see the original transcription alongside the translation:

1. Open the menu: Tap the "More" button (three dots) in the footer
2. Toggle transcription: Select "Hide Transcription" to hide the original text, or "Show Transcription" to display it again

Hiding the transcription gives you a cleaner view focused solely on the translated text, which can be helpful when you want to focus on understanding the translation without the distraction of the original language.

Switch between dark and light themes to match your viewing environment:

Dark mode is ideal for low-light environments and reduces eye strain during longer viewing sessions, while light mode works well in bright settings.

Keep your screen uncluttered by automatically hiding the header:

1. Open the menu: Tap the "More" button in the footer
2. Enable auto-hide: Select "Auto Hide Header" to automatically hide the header when not in use

When enabled, the header will automatically hide after a few seconds, giving you more screen space for the translation text. It will reappear when you tap the screen or interact with the interface.

In addition to reading translations, you can also listen to them:

1. Tap the Listen button: Click the "Listen" button in the footer
2. Hear the translation: The translated text will be read aloud using high-quality text-to-speech
3. Adjust playback speed: Once listening is enabled, a speed control button appears in the footer

When listening to translations, you can control the playback speed:

• Auto Mode: Automatically adjusts the playback speed based on the incoming translation rate. This mode ensures smooth, natural-sounding audio by matching the pace of the live translation feed.
• Manual Mode: Gives you full control over playback speed. Adjust the speed slider to slow down or speed up the audio to match your listening preference.

The "More" menu provides additional customization options:

Invite others to join the same broadcast:

1. Open the menu: Tap the "More" button
2. Share link: Select "Share link with neighbors"
3. Share the QR code: A modal will appear with a QR code that others can scan to join

For advanced users, you can view the transcription quality score:

1. Open the menu: Tap the "More" button
2. Toggle quality score: Select "Show Transcription Quality Score" to display quality metrics

This feature is useful for understanding the accuracy of the transcription and can help troubleshoot any issues with translation quality.

1. Choose the right language: Select your preferred output language before the broadcast starts for the best experience
2. Adjust font size early: Set your preferred font size at the beginning so you can comfortably read throughout the session
3. Use dark mode in low light: Switch to dark mode if you're viewing in a dimly lit environment
4. Enable auto-hide header: For longer viewing sessions, enable auto-hide header to maximize screen space
5. Combine reading and listening: Use the Listen feature alongside reading for better comprehension, especially in noisy environments

• Ensure you've selected an output language from the language selector
• Check that the broadcaster has started the broadcast
• Refresh the page if translations aren't updating

• Font size preferences are saved in your browser's local storage
• If settings aren't persisting, check that your browser allows local storage
• Try clearing your browser cache and setting preferences again

• Check that you've tapped the "Listen" button to enable audio playback
• Verify your device's volume is turned up
• Ensure your browser allows audio playback (some browsers require user interaction first)
• Try refreshing the browser

• Check your internet connection
• Ensure the QR code was scanned correctly
• Try refreshing the page or scanning the QR code again

Experience personalized live translation viewing today! Whether you're reading translations, listening to them, or customizing your view, Hope Translator makes it easy to consume live translations in a way that works best for you. Join a broadcast now or start your own broadcast to share with others.