User Manual - Lightspeed Technologies, Inc.
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1. 29 3 MULTIMEDIA AUDIO INTEGRATION CONT D o5 gt Eun D uu Oo N Ke Specifications 4 Quick connction multimedia sharing with individual student groups e For a fast temporary connection to a portable audio device like an iPod MP3 player etc connect the audio device into the audio input on the teacher belt pack e Connecting to the belt pack also allows the teacher to share that audio with specific groups 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting e Play the audio file on the computer adjusting the volume on the computer as needed e Select GROUP 1 6 on the teacher remote to direct that audio to a specific group Press the center button to share with the whole class NOTE the teacher headset can remain plugged in and can operate simultaneously to the selected group speaker s 4 Additional Information TIP if you have a team teaching system 2 belt packs and 2 remotes you can send audio to one group using Teacher 2 belt pack while talking to another group make sure to use the corresponding Teacher 2 remote to direct the multimedia 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up z gt S D gt O 30 5 CONNECTION WITH ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES Students with assistive listening devices ALD can connect directly into the FLEXCAT base to ensure they can clearly hear the teacher during whole classroom instruction During group instruction the HI students benefit from2. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped When the mains plug or appliance coupler used as the disconnect device it shall remain readily operable Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment SECTION 1 OVERVIEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING The standard configuration of the FLEXCAT will contain Charging base station with power supply Student group speakers x4 Teacher belt pack 1 amp Teacher remote 1 Teacher headset 2 types Wall mounted Classroom Speaker with wire 6 Safety amp Specifications oS Qo O E C Qo 5 LO Information Troubleshooting 4 Additional 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Equipment which may be part of your FLEXCAT o5 gt En D ze Oo N Ke Specifications Additional student group speakers 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Team teaching kit 2nd belt pack headsets and remote control 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation Standard Components 5 FCCB FLEXCAT charging base station with power supply 3 FCGS FLEXCAT student group speaker with rechargeable E battery pack ei
3. 6 2 LED for link to teacher belt packs 1 2 push button for speaker s belt pack s and remote s 15 75 x12 x92 12V NiMH battery pack 5 Watts per speaker 2 balanced mode radiator BMR omni directional electret 1 9 GHz 2 contacts for cradle charging 16V 0 3A for alternate charging cable push button and LED for registra tion with base station 0 5 x50 x35 2 5V NiMH battery pack 2 contacts for cradle charging 1 9 GHz 2 5mm TRS 3 5mm stereo on off switch push button and LED for registra tion with base station 2 75 X20 xL oe gt ji D we Oo N Ke Specifications 3 Daik ders 4 Additional 5 Maintenance amp du dE Troubleshooting 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview Information 47 48 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS cowr D HANDHELD REMOTE 1 2 Battery Power Cradle charging Wireless communication Controls Registration Dimensions L x W x H UNDER EAR HEADSET Description Connector Microphone Controls OVER EAR HEADSET Description Connector Microphone Controls 2 5V NiMH battery pack 2 contacts for cradle charging RFACE Group speaker selection 1 6 Microphone mute Earpiece volume push button and LED for registration with base station 4 25 x 20 x 1 0 under the ear headset with boom microphone and in ear piece 2 5mm uni directional boom microphone microphone mute and earpiece volume up down over th
4. Belt Pack registration button on the Base Station The yellow Belt Pack registration LED on the Base Station should start flashing 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 3 Press the Belt Pack registration button on the new Belt Pack Both of the blue Belt Pack registration LEDs on the new Belt Pack should start flashing alternately 4 Additional Information 4 Wait for the yellow Belt Pack registration LED on the Base Station to change to a steady yellow 3 Daily Operation 5 Wait for the blue Belt Pack T registration LEDs on the new Belt Pack to settle on a single steady blue LED 6 The registration has failed if any of the registration LEDs start to flash rapidly Q 5 ge Qo N Ez N 7 Ifthe registration fails repeat the IE steps 2 through 5 E eet REGISTER LINK BELT PACKS Se 1 Overview 37 REMOTE REGISTRATION 1 Make sure that the Remote is adequately charged enough to be operating o5 gt Eun D ze Oo N Ke Specifications 2 Remove the battery cover 3 The remote needs to be set to match the corresponding belt pack either Teacher 1 or 2 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 4 Be sure that the Teacher Select switch is in the proper position 5 Ensure Base Station is powered on 6 Press the Remote Registration button on the Base Station The yellow LED will light 4 Additional Information INSIDE REMOTE 7 Pr
5. FCTT FLEXCAT team teacher kit belt pack headset amp remote control FCBP FLEXCAT teacher belt pack with rechargeable battery pack gt FCHRC FLEXCAT handheld remote control with rechargeable battery pack E PCOE FLEXCAT over ear headset PCUE FLEXCAT under ear headset NXO 30 Flat panel classroom wall speaker with 30 wire NH12V 12V NiMH rechargeable battery pack for group speakers NH2 4V 2 4V NiMH rechargeable battery pack for belt pack and remote Optional Accessories TVCC DC charging cable for optional group speakers 5 6 MMC3535 3 5mm 3 5mm stereo audio cable CHARGING BASE INDICATORS Ls REGISTER AUDIO LINK GROUP SPEAKERS 1 Power Switch and LED turns the FLEXCAT system power on or off The LED will glow blue when the system is on Student Group Speaker Register and Link a Register press this button if there is a new speaker to be registered b Registration in progress this LED will turn yellow to indicate the base station is searching for a speaker c Link established 1 6 these LEDs light up in green to indicate there is an audio link established with the corresponding group speaker Teacher belt pack Register and Link a Register press this button if there is a new teacher belt pack to be registered b Registration in progress this LED will turn yellow to indicate the base station is searching for a teacher belt pack 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 aa 1 Ll REGIST
6. Lightspeed s FLEXCAT Group Audio System is covered under warranty against malfunction due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of THREE 3 YEARS beginning at the date of the purchase invoice If such malfunction occurs the product will be repaired or replaced at Lightspeed s option without charge during the warranty period Lightspeed s Warranty Exchange Program applies to FLEXCAT systems within the three 3 year warranty period If any system component has an issue that requires service a refurbished replacement will immediately be sent to the customer to minimize downtime Customers will receive the exchange product s or component s within 2 3 days A prepaid return label will be included with exchanged products so original malfunctioning equipment can be returned to Lightspeed Any exchanged equipment will remain covered under the original three 3 year warranty 1 Warranty on primary components including base station group speakers belt pack and remote is THREE 3 YEARS 2 Warranty on headset microphones and Lightspeed NiMH rechargeable battery packs is one 1 year 3 Prepaid shipping label provided by Lightspeed for warranty repairs within the U S Customers outside the U S should refer to the Lightspeed website www lightspeed tek com for warranty repair instructions 4 Warranty does not extend to finish appearance items or malfunctions due to abuse or operation other than specified conditions nor
7. N Xo Specifications 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting e The speakers will stay powered on while charging when the switch is left in the on position e Note the location of the speaker numbers 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation 2 Remove the belt pack and headset and put them on e Thebelt pack will automatically power on when the switch is left in the on position 2 Initial Set up e The blue LED will turn on after a few seconds to indicate the unit is powered on and linked with the base station e he belt pack can be worn anywhere that is comfortable for the teacher It can be clipped to a belt to the outside of a pocket or worn inside a pocket e Place the headset on using either the under ear or over ear headset provided depending on your preference 1 Overview 23 DAILY OPERATION con t 3 Remove the remote and begin instruction Use the remote to e Address the whole class o5 gt Eun D ze Oo N Ke Specifications lightspeed e Instruct small groups e Redirect small groups e Monitor listen only small groups e Activate student group sharing e Adjust earpiece volume 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Using the remote Function Command Description i Whole Class Press Activates classroom speaker to E 6 Instruction center distribute teachers voice to the 2g button entire class go ee Small Group Press 1 6 Activates a 2 way
8. Q gt D gt O 4 Adjust volume as needed on the existing system xi HN e While talking into the headset you should barely be able to hear your own Voice 6 O P e Your voice should be clearly heard Nate m ee by another person on the other side of the room 27 2 INTERFACE WITH EXISTING CLASSROOM AUDIO SYTEMS cont p o5 gt En D ze Oo c Ke Specifications If interfacing FLEXCAT with an existing Lightspeed IR Classroom Audio System such as REDCAT the FLEXCAT base station can connect into the iR Media Connector minimizing long cable runs When connected into the iRMC the FLEXCAT whole group mode will be transmitted to the Lightspeed CAT system ie REDCAT and then broadcast to the whole room 1 Ensure the existing Lightspeed sytem is powered on 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting e Indicated by a blue or red power LED If interfacing with 700 800 Series sytems ensure speaker and IR sensor are also connected 2 Connect the Audio Out on the FLEXCAT base into the iRMC e Connect the iRMC to AC power using the included power supply e Press the power button on the iRMC 4 Additional Information 3 Press the whole group button center button on the FLEXCAT remote e The button on the remote will light e Begin talking into the teacher microphone e s If there is no audio Ensure the belt pack is on and ready for operation solid blue LED Move to ste
9. back of the speaker and insert the red and black wires into the corresponding terminals e Hang the speaker on the wall hangers using the hanging wire on the back in the same manner as hanging a picture e Route the other end of the wire back to the FLEXCAT base station Secure the wire to the wall using surface raceway where required 17 18 6 Safety amp Specifications o5 Qo O c C Qo i E gt LO 4 Additional Information Troubleshooting 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview MOUNT amp CONNECT CLASSROOM SPEAKER cont p Connect the speaker wire to FLEXCAT base station Unplug the euro block SPEAKER OUTPUT connector from the FLEXCAT Insert the two wires into the connector The red wire should be inserted into the left side black into the right side Tighten the screw on top of the connector with small screwdriver to secure Plug the euro block connector back into the FLEXCAT and secure us ing the two side screws qi O OEE SPEAKER SPEAKER OUT IN CHARGE OUT DC POWER VOLUME OUTPUT 7101 D 0 16V 0 3A 16V 2 0A 4 CHARGE THE FLEXCAT COMPONENTS 6 Safety amp Specifications Prior to full operation all system components should be fully charged up to 8 hours to ensure optimum performance o5 Q C c D Ja gt LO Information Troubleshooting 4 Additional 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Insert all fo
10. pack and remote for Teacher 1 and 2 indicated as follows Belt pack Teacher 1 or 2 LED is lighted Remote Teacher 1 or 2 sticker on the remote above barcode 2 INTERFACE WITH EXISTING CLASSROOM AUDIO SYTEMS o5 gt pun D we Oo N Ko Specifications FLEXCAT can interface with existing classroom audio systems leveraging that equipment and turning it into the whole group broadcast When whole group mode is selected on the remote the teacher and students will be broadcast through the speakers of the existing system 1 Ensure the existing amplifier is powered on and connected to speakers 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting e Validate audio from other sources is being broadcast through this system 2 Connect the Audio Out on the FLEXCAT base into an audio input on the existing audio system e The FLEXCAT base station has a 3 5mm connection Check AER OUT the existing audio system to ing o determine the required connector mm 4 Additional Information type typically 3 5mm RCA or E 1 4 o 3 Press the whole group button E center button on the FLEXCAT UE remote DN i e The button on the remote will light e Begin talking into the teacher microphone 2 Initial Set up e If there is no audio Ensure the belt pack is on and ready for operation solid blue LED Move to step 4 to check the volume on the existing audio system z
11. replaced for service or an additional speaker is added DESKTOP SPEAKER NUMBER this 7 segment LED indicates the group this speaker has been registered to This display should match the sticker on the topside of the speaker BATTERY COMPARTMENT remove screw and open to replace rechargeable battery pack 6 Safety amp Specifications oS Qo O E C Qo o LO Information Troubleshooting 4 Additional 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview STUDENT GROUP SPEAKER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS conrt b 6 Safety amp Specifications o5 Qo O c C Qo 2 E gt LO Troubleshooting ahtspeed CHARGE POWER 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation Charge 16V 0 3A C LR 2 Initial Set up 8 CHARGING INDICATOR this 11 LOUDSPEAKER the internal LED turns RED when charging loudspeaker distributes the 3 green to indicate charging teacher s voice complete 12 MICROPHONE the internal 9 POWER LOW BATTERY microphone that picks up the INDICATOR this Power LED students voice blinks blue when powered on 13 DC CHARGING POWER turns solid blue when ready for operation and turns red when the battery is low INPUT to charge optional group speaker 5 6 plug the charging cable from the base 10 SPEAKER NUMBER STICKER station into this jack this sticker acts as a clear visual indicator for the teacher to determine which speaker
12. station Please refer to the registration process to reconnect o5 gt run D uu N Xo Specifications 4 Additional 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 3 Daily Operation Q 5 ge Qo Un Ez E N 1 Overview Information 43 o5 gt Eun D uu Oo N Ke Specifications 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 44 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation Q 5 4b Qo N Ez E N 1 Overview TROUBLESHOOTING conrp PROBLEM Group speaker does not indicate a READY signal SOLUTION Ensure the batteries have a charge They should be charged nightly Ensure the power switch is turned on Once turned on the blue Power LED on top of the should begin blinking Ensure the base station is turned on If the base station is power off the group speaker has nothing to link to Power the unit off then on again after a few seconds Wait for up to 30 seconds for the blue LED to turn solid indicating READY for operation If no READY signal is indicated it is possible the group speaker is not properly registered to work with the base station Please refer to the registration process to reconnect Check 7 segment display on bottom of unit If the display is blank or the number is incorrect there is a registration error Please refer to the registration process to reconnect SECTION 6 WARRANTY SAFETY amp SPECIFICATIONS THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
13. the door 3 Daily Operation Q 5 ye oO N T Ez N 1 Overview 41 TROUBLESHOOTING o5 gt Eun D ze Oo N Ke Specifications Note Most problems are directly related to low battery power Please run through the Battery Check items first For remaining troubleshooting use known good fully charged batteries PROBLEM most problems are related to low battery power SOLUTION check the batteries and ensure proper charging e Confirm batteries are properly charged each night 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting e When placing a component in a charger ensure the RED charging LED turns on The GREEN charging light will turn on when a full charge is reached e Regardless of battery life the RED light will turn on for 20 30 minutes to check status When battery is full the light will turn GREEN at some time after that e Fully charged batteries will operate properly throughout a full school day for a period of at least 1 2 years If the batteries are older they likely need to be replaced 4 Additional Information PROBLEM No audio from group speaker SOLUTION follow these steps to isolate and eliminate the problem e Ensure group speaker power is on Turn the speaker on 3 Daily Operation e Ensure headset is properly connected into the belt pack e Ensure the mute button on the remote is not turned on The mute button should be un lighted and the GROUP button selected should
14. the teacher s voice being amplified at the local group speaker 1 Determine the size and type of audio input jack on the device e Check with ALD device manufacturer if uncertain as products differ in connector size and shape 2 Connect a patch cable from Audio Out on the FLEXCAT base into ALD e Most devices have either a mic input or auxiliary input Use the mic input whenever possible 3 Adjust the volume on ALD device until desired level for the student is reached Please note when speaking to individual student group speakers the teacher s voice is not transmitted to ALD c 8 o L o N O Oo OQ N 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up z Q gt D gt O 31 6 USING OPTIONAL SPEAKERS 5 6 o5 gt Eun D ze Oo N Ke Specifications Although the standard FLEXCAT includes 4 group speakers it is can to operate with up to 6 group speakers The additional speakers can be purchased together with the main system or can be added down the road 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 4 Additional Information 32 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up z Q gt S D gt O Operation If speakers 5 6 are purchased together with the original system they will already be paired together and operate just as speakers 1 4 do To select the speakers simply pres
15. ER LINK REGISTER BELT PACKS REMOTES c Link established 1 2 these LEDs light up in green to indicate there is an audio link established with the corresponding teacher belt pack 4 Teacher Remote Register Button and Indicator a Register press this button to search for a new teacher remote b Registration in progress this LED will turn yellow to indicate the base station is searching for a teacher remote Student group speaker charging slots 1 4 insert each of the group speakers into these slots for daily recharging Belt pack Remote charging slots insert the belt pack s and remote s into any of these charging slots they are interchangeable for daily recharging Headset storage set the teacher headset s and excess wire into these storage slots during charging to keep equipment neat and organized 6 Safety amp Specifications o5 Qo O E C Qo 5 LO Information Troubleshooting 4 Additional 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview 6 Safety amp Specifications o5 Qo O c C Qo i E gt LO Information Troubleshooting 4 Additional 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up z o A D gt al SPEAKER SPEAKER VOLUME OUTPUT AUDIO DC Power input Plug the power supply 16V 2 0A into this jack Charging outputs these DC charging output connections are designed to charge 2 additi
16. ES e D UD Ke Specifications 3 Pressthe registration button on the group speaker The yellow registration LED on the new speaker should start flashing 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting OFr REG READY e REGISTER 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation 4 Wait for the yellow speaker registration LED on the Base Station to change to a steady yellow Q 5 n Qo Un Ez E N 1 Overview REGISTER LINK REGISTER REGISTER GROUP SPEAKER ee 35 GROUP SPEAKER REGISTRATION cont d o5 gt Eun D uu Oo NY Ke Specifications 5 Wait for the yellow registration LED on the new group speaker to change to a steady yellow A new speaker ID number will be shown on the seven segment display 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting OFr REG READY e REGISTER 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation Q 5 4b Qo WY c Ez E N 6 The registration has failed if either of the registration LEDs do not change to a steady yellow and instead start to flash rapidly 7 Ifthe registration fails repeat the steps 2 through 5 1 Overview 8 Repeat these steps if an additional group speaker needs to be added or replaced 36 BELI PACK REGISTRATION NOTE if replacing a belt pack make sure the faulty unit is powered down o5 gt pun D uu Oo N Ko Specifications 1 Turn on the new Belt Pack 2 Press the
17. LOCATION OF THE GROUP SPEAKERS The group speakers should be placed in the middle of four different student groups or learning stations as follows e Placed on a stable flat surface e Within 3 6 feet of all students in that group e Top surface of the speaker should be clear with nothing set on top to ensure optimum sound quality and microphone pickup 220 9 SET APPROPRIATE VOLUME OF CLASSROOM SPEAKER The classroom speaker volume adjustment is preset to a nominal level 12 00 Depending on the classroom you may need to adjust up or down 1 Press the center button to turn on the classroom speaker 2 While speaking in a normal voice fine tune the volume up or down Proper volume level is determined as follows e Your voice should be clearly heard by another person on the other side of the room e You should barely be able to hear your own voice e There should not be any audio feedback or squealing outside of 2 3 feet if there is turn the em m volume down slightly 9 SPEAKER SPEAKER OUT IN CHARGE OUT DC POWER VOLUME OUTPUT AUDIO 16V 0 3A 16V 2 0A REMEMBER This equipment supplements the user s voice so they are able to speak in a conversational tone Having the volume set too high will result in feedback and listener fatigue SECTION 3 DAILY OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove the group speakers from the charger and place them on the group tables o5 gt run D uu
18. OUP SPEAKERS 16 3 MOUNT amp CONNECT CLASSROOM SPEAKER 1 Locate the following tools and supplies o gt ji D we N Ke Specifications e Hammer Level recommended Surface mounted wire raceway recommended 2 Select wall mounting location One NXO flat panel classroom speaker will distribute sound throughout a classroom of up to 1200 square feet 112 sqm with ceiling heights of 9 12 feet 2 75 3 75m The location of the speaker is important to ensure this even sound distribution 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting e The speaker should hang at or near the center of the long wall in the classroom see figure 1 e It should be hung at a height of 7 8 ft 2 13 2 43m in the classroom see figure 4 Additional Information e With those criteria in mind we recommend locating as close as possible to the FLEXCAT base station to minimize cable and raceway runs Classroom Re p Speaker 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 3 Mount the speaker onto the wall e The NXQ flat panel classroom speaker is designed to be hung on a wall just like a standard picture 1 Overview e Using the hardware provided for drywall insert two wall hangers into the wall with a hammer approximately 6 apart Use a level to ensure they are at the same height e ocate the coil of speaker wire Connect one end of the wire to the NXO speaker Press down the speaker tabs on the
19. RUCTIONS Qr o go Es Tec ls Read these instructions 12 Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use the apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 14 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a 15 third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer I3 16 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
20. around the center post to allow the headset to be worn on the left or right side of the head CONNECTOR NOT SHOWN insert this 2 5mm connector into the headset connection on the belt pack SECTION 2 INITIAL SET UP 1 DETERMINE SET UP LOCATION oe gt ji D uu N Ke Specifications The FLEXCAT base station can be set up anywhere in the classroom but it is best suited to be in a location near the teachers desk and is highly accessible for both teachers and students 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Key considerations e Close proximity to AC power outlet e Accessible for daily charging of all components 4 Additional Information e Close proximity to audio source computer for multimedia integration Charging Station N 3 Daily Operation Classroom Speaker 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview Group Speakers 15 2 CONNECT THE BASE STATION Locate the power supply and AC power cord Connect the AC power cord into the DC power supply 6 Safety amp Specifications 2 Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet 3 Insert the DC connector into the DC POWER INPUT jack on the base station o5 Qo O c C Qo i E gt LO Troubleshooting 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation CPE 2 Initial Set up 4 Switch the power to the ON position ON 1 Overview L_______ REGISTER AUDIO LINK GR
21. at to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION To maintain the compliance with the FCC s RF exposure guideline place the FLEXCAT Charging Base and FLEXCAT Student Group Speaker at least 20 cm from nearby persons For body worn operation the FLEXCAT belt pack has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Lightspeed accessories supplied or designated for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS BASE STATION DC Power Input Cradle Charging DC Charge out Audio Input Audio Output Speaker Output Wireless communication Audio Link indicators Device Registration Dimensions L x W x H GROUP SPEAKERS 1 6 Battery Power Audio output power Integrated Speaker Integrated Microphone Wireless communication Cradle charging DC charging input Registration Dimensions L x W x H TEACHER BELT PACK 1 2 Battery Power Cradle charging Wireless communication Headset Input Audio Input Power Registration Dimensions L x W x H 16V 2 0A 1 4 group speakers 1 2 teacher belt packs 1 2 handheld remotes 16V 0 3A for 1 2 additional group speakers 3 5mm stereo 3 5mm 2 pin euro block 12 W RMS 1 9 GHz wideband for audio connections RF4CE for control signals 6 LED for link to group speakers 1
22. audio connection Instruction to a small group The teacher can address and listen to that group S simultaneously o oO 6 Small Group Press MUTE then Mutes the teacher s microphone Monitoring 1 6 while allowing the teacher to listen gt in on group conversations The speaker button will turn RED Student Group Press center Allows one student group to o Sharing button then press address all other students for 5 and hold 1 6 presentations and sharing Both the E ALL and station buttons will light n Disconnect Press activated This disconnects the transmission group again and turns any audio off The LED for the selected function will turn off Teacher ear Press Vol UP Turns the volume to the teacher s piece volume DOWN arrows ear piece up or down There is 3 an audible tone in the ear when pressing 4 Return the components to the base station for nightly recharging e We recommend leaving the group speakers and belt pack s in the ON position both components will charge as normal e Place all components in their respective charging slots Group Speakers insert with charging contacts facing down Remote s amp Belt pack s the four small slots are interchangeable e The charging LEDS will turn RED to indicate charging green when fully charged e The units will fully charge overnight 24 SECTION 4 ADDITIONAL OPERATION INFORMATION 1 TIPS AND TRICKS TO SUCCESSFUL USE Deter
23. be green e Ensure the group speaker volume is set to a nominal level If it is turned all the way down there will be no audio e Ensure group speaker is on and ready for use as indicated by a solid blue power LED 2 Initial Set up Try turning the speaker off then on again and wait up to 30 seconds for it to properly link When selected a green LED on the base station for that group will light e Ensure teacher belt pack is on and ready for use as indicated by a solid blue light 1 Overview Turn the belt pack on and wait up to 30 seconds for it to properly link When the light is solid blue on the belt pack there should also be a solid green LED on the base station indicating the remote Teacher 1 or 2 is linked up and ready for use e Ensure teacher remote is properly registered Press an operating GROUP button The green LED should light If it doesn t light make sure the belt pack and group speaker are both READY Ensure the batteries are fully charged If the RED battery low LED is on it can experience intermittent operation 42 TROUBLESHOOTING cont p PROBLEM Remote does not light or activate any group speakers SOLUTION Ensure the batteries have a charge They should be charged nightly Try pressing the MUTE button If this button lights the remote has a battery charge If this button doesn t light the battery is dead Ensure the base station is powered on Ensu
24. ct the cable Mrs 3 Take the new battery pack connect the cable and insert the battery pack into the compartment 3 Daily Operation 4 Slide the cover back on and tighten the screw to secure the door Q 5 ge Qo N Ez E N 1 Overview 39 BATTERY REPLACEMENT cont p o5 gt En D ze Oo N Ke Specifications Replacement of battery pack in belt pack 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the belt clip 2 Unscrew and the slide the battery door open 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 4 Additional Information 3 Disconnect the cable and slide the battery pack out 4 Take the new battery pack connect the cable as shown and insert the battery pack into the compartment 3 Daily Operation 5 Slide the cover back on and tighten the screw to secure the door Q 5 4b Qo N Ez E N 6 Replace the belt clip and tighten the screw to secure 1 Overview 40 BATTERY REPLACEMENT cont p 6 Safety amp e c O o Q E O Oo Q N Replacement of battery pack in remote 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw and the slide the battery door open 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 2 Disconnect the cable and slide the battery pack out 3 Take the new battery pack connect the cable as shown and insert the battery pack into the compartment 4 Additional Information 4 Slide the cover back on and tighten the screw to secure
25. does it extend to incidental or consequential damages Repair by other than Lightspeed or its authorized service agencies will void this warranty Information on authorized service agencies is available from Lightspeed Technologies Inc Our Service Department 800 732 8999 5 a m 5 p m PST will handle all your repair replacement needs o5 gt g o S Oo UD Ke Specifications 4 Additional 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 3 Daily Operation Q 2 n WY K 5 N 1 Overview Information 45 o5 gt Eun D ze Oo N Ke Specifications 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 46 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview SAFETY WARNINGS AND CERTIFICATIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED CERTIFICATIONS Lightspeed Technologies launched a formal product recycle program in Europe that complies with the European Union Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Please visit our website at www Lightspeed tek com for more information This product is manufactured using lead free processes and is free of other materials harmful to the environment It conforms to the most stringent new E
26. e diagram It can rotate to be positioned either on the left or right side EAR PIECE the ear piece should be inserted into the ear canal as pictured It can be swiveled to fit on either the left or right ear HEADSET FUNCTIONS conrt p MICROPHONE MUTE as an alternate to the remote control you can press this button on the headset to mute the microphone NOT RECOMMENDED EAR PIECE VOLUME as an alternate to the remote control you can move this dial up or down to adjust ear piece volume NOT RECOMMENDED CONNECTOR insert this 2 5mm connector into the headset connection on the belt pack 6 Safety amp Specifications o5 0 Q C o c D Ja Oo LO 4 Additional 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview Troubleshooting Information 13 HEADSET FUNCTIONS Over ear headset 6 Safety amp Specifications o Q O c C D E gt LO Troubleshooting 4 N 4 Additional Information 14 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up E S i D gt O MICROPHONE this microphone boom should be located near the mouth as shown in the diagram It can rotate to be positioned either on the left or right side EAR PIECE the ear piece should be inserted into the ear canal as pictured EAR HOOK this rubber hook is designed to be placed over the ear It can slide up or down to adjust for ear size and can be swiveled
27. e ear headset with boom microphone and in ear piece 2 5mm uni directional boom microphone none on microphone 49 50 51 lightspeed AC MNFC A LIGHTSPEED TECHNOLOGIES 11509 SW HERMAN ROAD TUALATIN OR 97062 TOLL FREE 800 732 8999 PHONE 503 684 5538 FAX 503 684 3197 LIGHTSPEED TEK COM MN0451US01 2
28. eration TEACHER BELT PACK The Teacher 1 or Teacher 2 LED will turn solid blue to indicate it is ready for operation TEACHER REMOTE Press a speaker button to test If the button lights the remote is ready 7 PUT THE HEADSET ON oe gt ji D we N Ke Specifications 1 Determine which side of the face you would like to wear it on Under Ear Headset both the ear piece and microphone boom pivot to wear on either side Adjust as necessary 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Over Ear Headset the ear hook and microphone boom can be rotated to wear on either side Adjust as necessary 4 Additional Information 2 Place headset onto the ear and adjust UNDER EAR HEADSET Under Ear slide the grey rubber piece behind your ear and place the ear piece into the ear canal Adjust so the microphone boom is near the mouth 3 Daily Operation Over Ear place the hook over the ear and insert the earpiece into the ear canal Adjust the headset is needed so the microphone boom is near the mouth 2 Initial Set up 3 Connect the headset to the belt pack Insert the 2 5mm connector into the headset input OVER EAR HEADSET on the belt pack 1 Overview 21 22 6 Safety amp Specifications o Q O c C D E gt LO 4 Additional Information Troubleshooting 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview 8 DETERMINE PLACEMENT
29. ered down in the charger or switched OFF e Turn on the base station 3 Daily Operation Remove the belt pack s from the charger and ensure they are powered REGISTER on e Remove each group speaker from the charger and ensure they are powered on 2 Initial Set up e 6 Wait for the Ready signal from all components as indicated by the following The belt pack s will have a solid blue Teacher 1 2 LED lighted Each speaker will have a solid blue power light and a green ready light on bottom z Q S o gt O Press the 1 6 keys on a remote ON The base station LINK LEDs will pa light for each speaker and each belt pack that is already registered ES LINK e REGISTER The link light for the speaker you are adding should not be lit e Proceed to the instructions for the appropriate component READY 33 o5 gt Eun D ze Oo N Ke Specifications 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 34 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation Q 5 4b Qo N Ez E N 1 Overview GROUP SPEAKER REGISTRATION PROCESS NOTE if replacing a student group speaker make sure the faulty unit is powered down 1 Turn on the new group speaker 2 Press the group speaker Registration button on the base station The yellow LED on the base station will start flashing REGISTER GROUP SPEAKER SS GROUP SPEAKER REGISTRATION cont d o5
30. ess the Remote Registration button on the Remote The green LED will light 8 Wait for both the yellow and green pairing LEDs to turn off simultaneously typically after about 5 seconds 9 Ifthe pairing LEDs turn off after 30 seconds then the Remote did not pair to the Base Station 3 Daily Operation 10 Press 1 button on the remote the s button will light indicating the remote b is registered Tee 2 11 Ifthe pairing fails repeatstepos5 si ENS TEACH ei through 7 12 Replace the battery cover when REGISTRATION completed TEACHER SELECT 1 Overview REGISTER REMOTES 1a oF REGISTER NU E UNK REGISTER GROUPSPEKERS BHEPACS NN REMOTES 38 BATTERY REPLACEMENT o5 gt pun D we Oo N Ko Specifications Overview of batteries The group speaker teacher belt pack and remote contain rechargeable battery packs that require daily charging The battery packs are covered under warranty for 1 year but have a useful life of about 2 years before they should be replaced The battery packs must be purchased directly from Lightspeed but can easily be installed by the user 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Replacement of battery pack in group speaker 1 Use ascrew driver to remove the screw and the slide the battery ay door open ON POWER OFF REG READY REGISTER 4 Additional Information 2 Slide the battery pack out and disconne
31. lightspeed FLEXCAT Flexible Audio for Group Learning User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 Overview SECTION 2 Initial Set up SECTION 3 Daily Operation SECTION 4 Additional Information SECTION S Maintenance amp Troubleshooting SECTIONS Warranty Safety amp Specifications CON O 01 f 11 12 to ta 16 17 19 20 20 21 22 7 3 25 29 31 32 33 34 3 38 97 42 45 46 4 Important Safety Instructions System Components and Unpacking Optional Components Charging Base Indicators Charging Base Connections Group Speaker Controls and Connections Teacher Belt pack Controls and Functions Remote Control Functions and Indicators Headset Functions Determine Set up Location Connect the Base Station Mount and Connect the Classroom Speaker Charge the FLEXCAT Components Power On All Components Ensure All Components are Ready Put the Headset on Set Volume of Classroom Speaker Daily Operation Instructions Tips and Tricks to Successful Use Interface with Existing Classroom Audio Multimedia Audio Integration Connection with Assistive Listening Devices Using Optional Speakers 5 6 Registration of Replacement or Additional Equipment Group Speaker Registration Process Belt Pack Registration Remote Registration Battery Replacement Troubleshooting Three year Limited Warranty Safety Warnings and Certifications System Specifications IMPORTANT SAFETY INST
32. mining optimum placement of the group speakers e Group speakers should be placed in the approximate center of the group e They can be placed on the center of a table or on the floor where the students are sitting e he microphone is designed to pick up students in a 360 degree radius so it also operates best when in the middle of a group Managing equipment and charging e leave all components in the on position When you place them on the charger they will automatically power down to charge When you remove them from the charger to start the day they will automatically power back up e Assign students to manage the charging of the group speakers Have one assigned student remove it from the charger to start the day and place it back on the charger at the end of the day Determining proper group speaker volume levels e This system is not designed to make the teachers voice louder but to distribute it appropriately so it is heard clearly by the selected group of students or the whole class e The group speakers are designed to be used independently so turning the volume up too loud can result in bleed over to another group e Typical volume levels at a group speaker are about half of the maximum setting approximately 12 00 on the dial e It should be loud enough that students in the desired group hear you as though you were speaking directly to them at a distance of 3 feet e The classroom speaker should also be a
33. onal desktop speakers Audio input plug a 3 5mm cable from a computer or other audio device to play that audio to the whole class through the classroom speaker Audio output sends whole class instruction audio to external classroom audio system or Assistive Listening Device CHARGING BASE CONNECTIONS CHARGE OUT DC POWER 16V 0 3A 16V 2 0A Classroom Speaker Connection speaker output for connection to flat panel classroom speaker Distributes teacher and student audio to the whole class when center button is activated Classroom Speaker Volume controls the volume level of the classroom speaker ON POWER OFF REG e REGISTER GROUP VOLUME adjust the speaker volume up or down POWER SWITCH turns the speaker power on or off The power shuts off automatically when charging REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS this LED will turn yellow to indicate the speaker is in process of registering with the base station SPEAKER READY this green LED will light to indicate it is ready for operation The link will take several seconds to be re established each time it is powered on or removed from charger STUDENT GROUP SPEAKER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ON POWER 2 OFF REG READY ee PE REGISTER zi GROUP NE REGISTER press this button to register a new group speaker The speaker comes pre registered with the base station This only needs to be activated if the speaker is
34. p 4 to check the volume on the existing audio system 3 Daily Operation 4 Adjust volume as needed on the existing system e Leave the iRMC volume at the mid point 12 00 e Slowly adjust the Channel B volume on the existing Lightspeed system zl REDCAT e Your voice should be clearly heard by another person on the other side of i the room z Q gt S D gt O QUT IN hay m CH B volume wireless transmission 2 REDCAT or other Lightspeed IR Classroom Audio System IR Media Connector 28 3 MULTIMEDIA AUDIO INTEGRATION The FLEXCAT base station has an audio input connection for integration with other classroom technology When connected that audio source is amplified and distributed through the classroom speaker when in Whole Group mode Connect an audio cable from your computer or other device into the audio input connection on the base station Play the audio file on the computer adjusting the volume on the computer as needed Press the center button on the remote to distribute that audio to the whole class NOTE the teacher s voice will also be broadcast to whichever group the multimedia is sent to Press MUTE on the remote if you only wish the children to hear the audio source C 8 o L o N O Oo OQ N 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation Q 2 4b n N 1 Overview
35. re at least one group speaker and at least one belt pack are READY for operation READY for operation is indicated by a solid blue LED on the belt pack and group speaker s Once verified try pressing that GROUP button on the remote This will activate any speaker and any microphone that is linked up If using a team teaching configuration ensure the remote and belt pack are matching Teacher 1 with Teacher 1 The belt pack has an LED indicator for Teacher 1 2 The remote has the indication on the barcode sticker on the back of the unit Try using the second remote to verify Ifyou are still unsure open the remote s battery door and observe the position of the Teacher 1 Teacher 2 switch It is possible the remote is not properly registered to work with the base station Please refer to the registration process to reconnect PROBLEM Belt pack does not indicate a READY signal SOLUTION Ensure the batteries have a charge They should be charged nightly Ensure the power switch is turned on Once turned on the LED should begin blinking Ensure the base station is turned on If the base station is power off the belt pack has nothing to link to Power the unit off then on again after a few seconds Wait for up to 30 seconds for the blue LED to turn solid indicating READY for operation If no READY signal is indicated it is possible the belt pack is not properly registered to work with the base
36. rechargeable battery pack 6 Safety amp Specifications ob Q O c c D x e LO 4 Additional 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview Troubleshooting Information 11 12 6 Safety amp Specifications o5 Qo O c C Qo i E gt LO 4 Additional Information Troubleshooting 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up z o A D gt al lightspeed CLASSROOM SPEAKER SELECTION press to select the classroom speaker for whole group instruction The button turns green when selected red when the teacher microphone is muted GROUP SPEAKER SELECTION 1 6 press to select a specific speaker The button turns green when addressing that group red when monitoring listening only MICROPHONE MUTE MONITOR press this button to mute the microphone and monitor the different groups REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS AND INDICATORS EARPIECE VOLUME these volume controls turn up and down the earpiece volume of the teacher headset allowing you to hear the student groups at the appropriate volume level CHARGING INDICATOR This LED turns RED when charging and GREEN when fully recharged LOW BATTERY INDICATOR This LED turns RED when battery is low BATTERY COMPARTMENT remove screw and open to replace rechargeable battery pack Under ear headset MICROPHONE this microphone boom should be located near the mouth as shown in th
37. represents which group number 10 POWER SWITCH powers the belt pack on off Press up to power on The power automatically shuts off for charging TEACHER 1 STATUS INDICATOR this multi purpose LED indicates power low battery and ready for operation for the belt pack registered as Teacher 1 Initial power on blinking blue e READY for operation solid blue Low battery red TEACHER 2 STATUS INDICATOR this multi purpose LED follows the same function as the Teacher 1 indicator for the belt pack registered as Teacher 2 REGISTER press this button to register a new belt pack The belt pack comes pre registered with the base station This only needs to be activated if the belt pack is replaced for service or an additional one is added 10 TEACHER BELT PACK CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS NOT SHOWN the Teacher 1 and 2 status indicator LEDs will blink alternately to indicate the belt pack is in process of registering CHARGING INDICATOR this LED turns RED when charging green to indicate charging complete HEADSET CONNECTION the teacher headset connects to this 2 5mm jack AUDIO INPUT connect an external device like an iPod or computer to send multimedia audio to any group speakers BELT CLIP use this clip to secure the belt pack to a belt or pocket Alternatively the belt pack can be placed inside the pocket BATTERY COMPARTMENT remove to replace
38. s the 5 6 buttons on the remote See Section 3 for daily operation instructions If the speakers were purchased at a separate time from the rest of the system they will need to be linked to the base station Please refer to the Group Speaker Registration Process in section 5 Charging Group speakers 5 6 charge via cable connected to the base station Connect the included charging cable s to the CHARGING OUTPUT jack s on the base station Connect the other end of the jack to the CHARGE input jack on the group speaker The charging light on the group speaker will turn RED to indicate charging It will turn GREEN to indicate the unit is fully charged SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING REGISTRATION OF REPLACEMENT OR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT 6 Safety amp e C O u o O O ko O N 8 o O G a CO O T AZ goa Z 2 S 0 way b In order for all system components to operate and communicate with one another they must be registered to the base station When purchased as a complete system all components will be pre registered and ready for use so there is no need to manually register anything In the event a component needs to be replaced or an additional component is purchased down the road it will need to be registered following the step by step instructions below 4 Additional Information e Start with all current and operational FLEXCAT system components pow
39. t a level that is not loud but clear throughout the whole room Typically 12 00 on the speaker output volume control is appropriate e fconnecting to existing audio system for whole group audio adjust the volume control on that amplifier appropriately clear audio not loud Xe gt g o UD Ke 5 Maintenance amp Specifications Troubleshooting 4 Additional Information 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up z Q gt Cc o gt O 25 o5 gt Eun D uu Oo N Ke 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Specifications 4 Additional Information 26 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up z gt S D gt O 1 TIPS AND TRICKS TO SUCCESSFUL USE CONT D Student group sharing e To activate this mode be sure to start in whole group mode center button lighted then press and hold the desired group for about 2 seconds When activated both center button and group will be lit e For optimum voice pickup students will likely need to lean in toward the group speaker to within about 24 Using the headset e Manipulate curve the headset microphone boom so that it is positioned as close to your mouth as possible e We recommend not using the mute and ear piece volume controls on the under ear headset cable as this can cause confusion in operation If your system is equipped with team teaching e Make sure to use the corresponding belt
40. ur group speakers into the charging cradle The charging LED will turn RED to indicate normal charging When fully charged it will turn GREEN 2 Insert the teacher belt pack s into the charging cradle Any of the four small slots are compatible The charging LED will turn RED to indicate normal charging When fully charged it will turn GREEN 1 Overview 3 Insert the teacher remote s into the charging cradle Any of the four small slots are compatible The charging LED will turn RED to indicate normal charging When fully charged it will turn GREEN 19 20 o5 gt Eun D ze Oo N Ke 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 4 Additional Specifications Information 3 Daily Operation 2 Initial Set up 1 Overview POWER ON ALL COMPONENTS DESKTOP SPEAKERS locate the power switch on the bottom of all four speakers Switch to the ON position The station number LED will light as will the blue power on indicator TEACHER BELT PACK locate the power switch on the side of the unit Switch to the ON position The blue teacher indicator will flash for several seconds and then turn solid to indicate it is ready for use TEACHER REMOTE There is no power switch on this component it stays ready for operation ENSURE ALL COMPONENTS ARE READY DESKTOP SPEAKERS The amber colored LED on the bottom of the desktop speaker will light after a few seconds to indicate it is ready for op
41. uropean guidelines for consumer products RoHS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from th
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