Cetacea Sound Astronaut XL User manual

System No.:
ORB-CMD-001
ORB-CMD-LR001
Technical Audio for the 21st Century Classroom
Quick Start Guide
Astronaut XL
System No.:
ASTRO-XLW001
ASTRO-XLD001
ASTRO-XLR001

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Astronaut XL Speaker
REFERENCE IMAGES
B – LINE INPUT
Stereo/mono, 3.5 mm mini-jack
ON / OFF LED
Green when on
REMOVE
Twist right to install /
left to uninstall
A – LINE INPUT
Stereo/mono, 3.5 mm mini-jack
C – LINE INPUT
Stereo/mono, 3.5 mm mini-jack
DC POWER
External power supply connector

Recommended Tools
Phillips head screwdriver
Hand drill with ¼" and ½" bits
Measuring tape
INSTALL CEILING
BRACKET
READ BEFORE
INSTALLING
For in-depth safety, installation,
and operational procedures, read or
download the Astronaut XL Owner’s
Manual at www.cetaceasound.com.
ASTRONAUT™ XL SYSTEM CONTENTS
Ceiling Mount Kit Power Supply
Mounting Bracket
Aluminum Bolts (4)
Ceiling Plate
Eye Bolt
NOTE
Power supply style will vary
depending on the system
number you ordered.
NOTE: FOR HARD SURFACE CEILINGS
Ceiling plate Cis not required for solid ceiling installations.
Modification to the bracket Dis required. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual at www.cetaceasound.com for instructions.
6 in.
D
C
CEILING
TILE
1. Remove a ceiling tile and set it on a firm surface.
2. Use the ceiling plate as a guide to mark 5 holes A& B.
3. Drill or tap ¼" holes for the 4 aluminium bolts A. Drill the
½" center hole Bfor the security eye bolt (optional).
4. If cable will be routed above the ceiling, cut a 1" hole about
6" away from the front of the speaker (optional).
5. Fasten the ceiling plate Cto the top and ceiling bracket Dto
the bottom of the tile using the provided 4 aluminum bolts.
FOR INSTALLATION TO FALSE CEILINGS
Astronaut XL Speaker

H
I
E
F
G
D
1. Mount the Astronaut speaker to the ceiling bracket D. Use a
finger to locate the first peg E. Align this peg with one of the
four holes Fon the speaker base. All other pegs will fall into
place accordingly. Speaker will be flush to the ceiling.
2. Twist the speaker slightly to the right until you hear it lock.
Once locked, the ceiling bracket pointer Gwill line up with
the line-guide on the speaker lens.
3. Once the speaker is attached to the ceiling
bracket, screw the eyebolt Hthrough the
top of the ceiling plate Iand into the
Astronaut base.
MOUNT THE
ASTRONAUT SPEAKER
Volume Control
When using a variable output source like
a projector, control the volume level at the
source. When using a fixed audio output,
adjust the volume with an in-line volume
control or mixer (sold separately).
CONNECT POWER &
AUDIO SOURCES FIRST—CONNECT A/V EQUIPMENT
The Astronaut has a built-in 3-channel mixer that accepts up to
3 simultaneous devices (A, B, C).
Common Sources
Projector Microphone DVD / VHS
CD / iPod®/ iPad®Interactive Whiteboard Computer
SECOND—CONNECT POWER
Connect the power supply, low-power barrel connector Jinto
the speaker. Plugging / unplugging this connector will turn the
speaker on and off.
CAUTION Do not connect speaker to power until ceiling installation is completed and at least one source cable is connected.
Speaker Location
The Astronaut is very forgiving and does not
need to be in the center of the room for the
best sound quality. Typically, installers choose
a location near a power outlet in the ceiling.
CAUTION Install the Astronaut speaker
away from direct heat, high humidity, and
physical obstructions. Do not install the Astronaut
speaker near a projector exhaust port or fan.
K
J
Source Cable
(Stereo/Mono
3.5 mm)
Power Supply
REMOVE