Lightspeed TOPCAT User manual

Topcat Registration Guide
REGISTRATION OVERVIEW
1. DETERMINE REGISTRATION METHOD
Choose STANDARD REGISTRATION if:
• You do not have a remote control, OR
• You are simply replacing a microphone or Media Connector.
Choose REMOTE REGISTRATION if:
• You have a remote control, AND
• You are adding a second microphone, OR
• You are adding or replacing a component(s).
Access technology transmitting and receiving devices must be registered (paired) together for operation. When complete systems are shipped from
Lightspeed, they are registered together at the factory, ready for operation out of the box. However, when new components are added or replaced,
registration is required.
There are two registration methods: Standard and Remote. Determine which method is best for you:
When there is a Flexcat remote control registered to the Topcat, we recommend using Remote Registration for simplicity and accuracy. The remote can
initiate the registration mode on the Topcat rather than pressing the button on the Topcat itself (particularly valuable when Topcat is mounted in the
ceiling or on the wall).
Through key presses on the remote, you can specify which device you want to register (Microphone #2 or Pod #3, for example). Once registration is
initiated and the device is identified, you can simply press the registration button on the device to link them together.
1. Find a paperclip - the registration buttons are small and recessed and require the end of a
paperclip (or similar) to be pressed.
2. If registering a Flexcat remote, you will also need a small, philips screw driver.
3. Start with the Topcat plugged in and powered on. To verify it is
powered on, there will be a blue power light on the front of the Topcat.
4. Make sure the new component to be registered is powered on.
5. Pressing the registration button requires a very brief press.
6. When registering a component where other registered components (existing
Flexmike, Sharemike or Media Connector) are in place, this can be done
with a press and hold for 3 seconds of the existing component to trigger the
registration function of the Topcat.
7. Once registration is complete, place system ID labels on new components to
easily identify components that are registered (paired) together. ID labels are
located in the back of the Topcat User Manual
2. GETTING STARTED
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STANDARD REGISTRATION
FLEXMIKE REGISTRATION (OTHER REGISTERED COMPONENTS IN PLACE)
(particularly valuable when Topcat is mounted in the ceiling or on the wall)
For users adding a second Flexmike or replacing a lost or malfunctioning Flexmike.
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1. If replacing a Flexmike, make sure the malfunctioning unit is powered off.
2. If a second Flexmike, Sharemike or Media Connector is present, power it on
and wait until it has a solid blue light (“Ready”).
3. Power on the new Flexmike. Both microphone 1 and 2 blue lights
should start blinking.
9. After several seconds, the 2 light on the Topcat will turn solid and the 2 light
on Flexmike will remain blinking, then turn solid.
10. The registration is complete. You can begin speaking into the new Flexmike to
verify there is audio.
11. If using a registered Sharemike or Media Connector to trigger the registration
function, all proccesses remain the same.
12. Place system ID number (located in back of Topcat User Manual) on the new
Flexmike.
NOTE: if at any point, the Topcat or Flexmike lights begin blinking rapidly.
that indicates registration error. Turn the new Flexmike off and repeat steps
4-9.
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(Existing Flexmike)
4. Open the new Flexmike battery compartment and pull the battery out
(leaving it plugged in) to reveal the registration button.
5. Use another registered functional component (existing Flexmike,
Sharemike or Media Connector) to trigger the registration function in
Topcat.
6. Using a paperclip, press and hold for 3 seconds the registration button
inside the functioning Flexmike. (For the purpose of these instructions, it
is assumed that the #1 Flexmike is the functioning Flexmike and we are
registering the #2 Flexmike.) NOTE: a functioning Media Connector may
also be used to trigger registration. Press and hold the registration button
for 3 seconds on the back of the Media Connector.
7. This triggers registration in the Topcat and its 1 and 2 amber lights will begin blinking.
8. Briefly press the registration button on the new or replacement Flexmike. The 1 and 2 blue lights will start blinking alternately.
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Power On
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(NEW Flexmike)
Registration
Button
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STANDARD REGISTRATION
REPLACING A FLEXMIKE (NO OTHER REGISTRED COPONENTS IN PLACE)
For users replacing a lost or malfunctioning Flexmike.
1. If replacing a Flexmike, make sure the malfunctioning unit is powered off.
2. Power on the new Flexmike. Both microphone 1 and 2 blue lights should
start blinking.
3. Open the Flexmike battery compartmentand pull the battery out
(leaving it plugged) to reveal the registration button.
7. After several seconds, the #1 light on the Topcat will turn solid and the #1
light on Flexmike will remain blinking, then turn solid.
8. The registration is complete. You can begin speaking into the new
Flexmike to verify there is audio.
Power On
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(NEW Flexmike)
4. Open the speaker panel of the Topcat (see Topcat Install Guide for instructions on how to open the panel). The Topcat can remain
installed for this process.
5. Using a paperclip, briefly press the registration button on the inside of the Topcat. The 1 and 2 lights will begin blinking on the
Topcat.
6. Briefly press the registration button on the Flexmike. The 1 and 2 lights will start blinking alternately.
9. Place system ID number (located in back of Topcat User Manual) on the new
Flexmike.
NOTE: if at any point, the Topcat or Flexmike lights begin blinking rapidly. that
indicates registration error. Turn the new Sharemike off and repeat steps 4-9.
REGISTER
MICROPHONE
MIN
MAX
AUDIOIN
MIN
MAX
PAGEFIRST
SENSITIVITY
MIN MAX
TONE
TREBLE
BASS
Registration
Button
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SHAREMIKE REGISTRATION (OTHER REGISTERED COMPONENTS IN PLACE)
(particularly valuable when Topcat is mounted in the ceiling or on the wall)
For users adding a Sharemike or replacing a lost or malfunctioning Sharemike.
1. If replacing a Sharemike, make sure the malfunctioning unit is powered off.
2. If a Flexmike is present, power it on and wait until it has a solid blue or red
light (“Ready”).
3. Power on the new Sharemike. Both microphone 1 and 2 blue lights should
start blinking.
4. Slide open the Sharemike battery compartment. The registration
button is located below the battery on the left side, marked REG.
9. After several seconds, the #1 light on the Topcat will turn solid and only the #2
light on Sharemike will remain blinking, then turn solid.
10. The registration is complete. You can begin speaking into the new Sharemike to
verify there is audio.
11. Place system ID number (located in back of Topcat User Manual) on the new
Sharemike.
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(Existing Flexmike)
5. Use another registered functional component (existing Flexmike,
Sharemike, or Media Connector) to trigger the registration function in
Topcat.
6. Using a paperclip, press and hold the registration button for 3 seconds
inside the registered Flexmike.
7. The 1 and 2 amber lights will begin blinking on the Topcat.
8. Briefly press the registration button on the Sharemike. The 1 and 2 lights
will start blinking alternately.
NOTE: if at any point, the Topcat or Sharemike lights begin blinking rapidly. that
indicates registration error. Turn the new Sharemike off and repeat steps 4-9.
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Power On
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Sharemike
Registration
Button
REGISTER
AUDIO IN
MIN
MAX
AUDIO
(ALD) OUT
MIN
MAX
ON/OFF
DC INPUT
16V/2.0A
Registration
Button
STANDARD REGISTRATION
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STANDARD REGISTRATION
MEDIA CONNECTOR REGISTRATION (OTHER REGISTERED COMPONENTS IN PLACE)
(particularly valuable when Topcat is mounted in the ceiling or on the wall)
1. If replacing a Media Connector, make sure the malfunctioning unit is
unplugged.
2. Plug in the new Media Connector. The blue power light will turn on.
3. Locate the registration button on the back panel marked “REGISTER”
7. After several seconds, the #1 light on the Topcat will turn solid.
The LINK light on front of the Media Connector will begin blinking,
then turn solid.
8. The registration is complete. You can now plug any audio source
into the Media Connector to verify there is audio.
9. Place system ID number (located in back of Topcat User Manual)
on the new Media Connector.
4. Use another registered functional component (existing Flexmike or
Sharemike) to trigger the registration function in Topcat.
5. Using a paperclip, press and hold the registration button for 3 seconds
inside the registered Flexmike.
6. Briefly press the registration button on the Media Connector. The REGISTER light will begin blinking.
NOTE: if at any point, the Topcat or Media Connector lights begin
blinking rapidly. that indicates registration error. Unplug the new
Media Connector, then repeat steps 4-8.
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Registration
Button
REGISTER
AUDIO IN
MIN
MAX
AUDIO
(ALD) OUT
MIN
MAX
ON/OFF
DC INPUT
16V/2.0A
1 4
322
1
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT
REGISTER
USBPOWER
5V/1.5A
TONE
TREBLE BASS
Registration
Button
AUDIO INMICROPHONE AUDIO OUT
POWER
MIN
LINK
MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
For users adding a Media Connector or replacing a lost or malfunctioning Media Connector.
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AUDIO INMICROPHONE AUDIO OUT
POWER
MIN
LINK
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REMOTE REGISTRATION
ADDING OR REPLACING A FLEXCAT REMOTE CONTROL
1. Using a small philips screw driver, unscrew and remove the remote control battery cover to reveal the
registration button.
2. Make sure the teacher select toggle switch is in the appropriate position to match the Microphone #1 or #2.
3. Use the existing Flexmike to register the Remote Control. Open
the Flexmike battery compartment and pull the battery out
(leaving it plugged in) to reveal the registration button.
4. Using a paperclip, press and hold the registration button for 3
seconds inside the Flexmike. The 1 and 2 lights will begin blinking
on the Topcat.
5. Briefly press the registration button on the remote.
6. The registration light on the remote will turn on for about 1 second, then
turn off. The #2 light on the Topcat will also turn off.
7. The registration is complete.
8. If there is a second remote, repeat steps 2-5, paying attention to the teacher
select switch
NOTE: If there are two microphones, one remote should be set to Teacher 1, the 2nd to Teacher 2,
ensuring the remote label matches the Teacher 1 or Teacher 2 designation.
Follow the procedures below if adding or replacing a remote.
(NOTE: once a remote is registered, it can be used to initiate registration of new/replacement pods and
microphones)
(INSIDE REMOTE)
TEACH2
TEACH1
Registration
Button
Teacher
Select
Registration
Light
9. Once the remote is registered, you may now use it to initiate registration of addiitonal or
replacement pods and microphones.
10. Place system ID number (located in back of Topcat User Manual) on the new Remote Control.
Registration
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REMOTE REGISTRATION FOR FLEXMIKE
ADDING OR REPLACING A FLEXMIKE USING THE REMOTE
4. Determine what number microphone you wish to
register 1 or 2:
1. If replacing a Flexmike, make sure the malfunctioning unit is
powered off.
2. Power on the new Flexmike. Both microphone 1 and 2 blue lights
should be blinking.
3. Open the Flexmike battery compartment and pull
the battery out (leaving it plugged in) to reveal the
registration button.
• If replacing a microphone, match the # of the bad microphone
• If adding a microphone, the new microphone would be #2
5. On the remote, in rapid succession, press:
6. The center button on the remote will begin blinking and the #1 light on the Topcat will begin blinking.
7. Using a paperclip, briefly press the registration button on the Flexmike. The 1 and 2 lights will be blinking alternately.
8. After several seconds, the #1 light on the Topcat will turn solid and the Flexmike will have just one light blinking (1 or 2
depending on which microphone is being replaced) and then turn solid.
9. The registration is complete. Press the center button on the remote and begin speaking into the Flexmike to verify
there is audio.
10. Place system ID number (located in back of Topcat User Manual) on the new Flexmike.
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Mute
6
5
1
3
2
4
UP DN
A
B
C
Volume
Down Mute #1 or #2
ABC
VolVol
Mute
6
5
1
3
2
4
UP DN
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Power On
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(NEW Flexmike)
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REMOTE REGISTRATION FOR SHAREMIKE
ADDING OR REPLACING A SHAREMIKE USING THE REMOTE
4. Determine what number microphone you wish to
register 1 or 2:
1. If replacing a Sharemike, make sure the malfunctioning unit is
powered off.
2. Power on the new Sharemike. Both microphone 1 and 2 blue lights
should be blinking.
3. Slide open the Sharemike battery compartment. The
registration button is located below the battery on the
left side, marked REG.
• If replacing a microphone, match the # of the bad microphone
• If adding a microphone, the new microphone would be #2
5. On the remote, in rapid succession, press:
6. The center button on the remote will begin blinking and the #1 light on the Topcat will begin blinking.
7. Using a paperclip, briefly press the registration button on the Sharemike. The 1 and 2 lights will be blinking alternately.
8. After several seconds, the #1 light on the Topcat will turn solid and the Sharemike will have just one light blinking (1 or
2 depending on which microphone is being replaced) and then turn solid.
9. The registration is complete. Press the center button on the remote and begin speaking into the Sharemike to verify
there is audio.
10. Place system ID number (located in back of Topcat User Manual) on the new Sharemike.
VolVol
Mute
6
5
1
3
2
4
UP DN
A
B
C
Volume
Down Mute #1 or #2
ABC
VolVol
Mute
6
5
1
3
2
4
UP DN
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Registration
Button
Power On
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Sharemike

REMOTE REGISTRATION FOR PODS
ADDING OR REPLACING A POD USING THE REMOTE
3. Determine what number pod you wish to register #1-6:
• If replacing a pod, match the # of the bad pod
• If adding a pod, choose the next one in succession (#5 if there are already 4 pods in
place).
1. If replacing a pod, make sure the malfunctioning unit is powered
off.
2. Power on the new pod. The blue power light on the top should be
blinking.
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4. On the remote, in rapid succession, press:
5. The center button on the remote will begin blinking and the #1 light on the Topcat will begin blinking.
6. Using a paperclip, briefly press the registration button on the bottom of the pod. The registration light will turn on.
7. After several seconds, a number will light in the group # display, the green ready light will turn on, and the blinking blue power light on top will go
solid blue.
8. The registration is complete. Using the remote, select the new pod and begin speaking into the Flexmike to check for audio.
9. Once verified, apply the appropriate pod # stickers on top of the unit for easy identification.
10. Place system ID number (located in back of Topcat User Manual) on the new Pod.
VolVol
Mute
6
5
1
3
2
4
UP DN
A
B
C
Volume
Up Mute #1 - 6
ABC
VOL
ON
REG
READY
REGISTER
GROUP
#
OFF
POWER
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VOL
ON
REG
READY
REGISTER
GROUP
#
OFF
POWER
Power On
Group #
VolVol
Mute
6
5
1
3
2
4
UP DN
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