Lightspeed Redcat media User manual

User Manual
Classroom Audio System

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Table of Contents
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
31 Flexmike Battery Replacement
32 Sharemike Battery Replacement
33 Redcat Battery Replacement
34 Troubleshooting
WARRANTY, SAFETY & SPECIFICATIONS
35 Five-Year Limited Warranty
36 Safety Warnings and Certifications
42 System Components
43 System Specifications
OVERVIEW
3Important Safety Instructions
5System Components and Unpacking
6Optional Accessories
7Controls and Connections
9Flexmike Controls and Connections
SET-UP & USE / OPERATION
11 Determine Set-Up Location
15 Connecting the Power Supply
16 Audio Integration
17 Charging the Flexmike
18 Operating the Flexmike
19 Output to Assistive Listening Device (ALD)
20 Using Flexmike as Wireless Audio Link
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
22 Sharemike Controls and Connections
23 Sharemike: Charging
24 Sharemike: Initial Set-Up
25 Media Connector Controls and Indicators
27 Using The Media Connector
28 Audio Integration with Media Connector
29 Activate System with Pods for Small Group Instruction
30 Battery Pack for Redcat

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OVERVIEW
Important Safety Instructions
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1. Do not use the apparatus near water.
2. Clean only with dry cloth.
3. Do not block any ventilation openings.
4. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
5. 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 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
outlet.
6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
7. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
8. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 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.
9. When the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, it shall remain readily operable.
10. Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.
11. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
12. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
13. WARNING: Battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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OVERVIEW
To avoid potential equipment damage and/or serious injury, READ AND FOLLOW
all safety precautions when installing the TOPCAT. WARNINGS are included
throughout the procedural steps in this guide, and are repeated below for
emphasis.
•USE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOR POWER CONNECTIONS. The TOPCAT
system uses standard 100 – 240VAC power. Obtain the services of a licensed
electrician when supplying and connecting power to the ceiling enclosure. BE
SURE electrical installation complies with local building codes. Improperly
installing and/or connecting power to the system may result in EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE, serious INJURY and/or DEATH.
•DO NOT INSTALL ALONE. The ceiling enclosure weighs approximately 20 lbs
(9 kg), and requires at least two people to install. DO NOT install alone.
•USE SUITABLE LADDERS. use proper ladders or support platforms when
installing the TOPCAT enclosure. DO NOT stand on chairs, tables, or other
unsuitable surfaces.
•SUPPORT THE CEILING ENCLOSURE PROPERLY. DO NOT allow the full
weight of the ceiling enclosure to rest on the tile grid of the ceiling. The ceiling
enclosure is designed to be suspended at TWO POINTS by suspension wires
(secured to raers or other suitable building structure) and to rest LIGHTLY on
the tile grid.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure, that may be suicient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions (cont.)

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System Components and Unpacking
The standard configuration of the Redcat will contain:
Cradle Charger
and Power Supply
Flexmike
FCC ID:ORV-LSFMN
Classroom Microphone
Redcat
FCC ID:ORV-LSRCN
Receiver/Amplifier and Power
Supply
OVERVIEW
PLEASE NOTE: Redcat and any wireless components (microphones, Activate Station, Media Connector, Pods) are paired together at the factory. Please keep all
components together as a system. Moving them from one system or room to another will result in the need to re-pair them to function.

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Optional Accessories
Media Connector
FCC ID:ORV-LSMCN
with power adaptor and cable
Wall Mounting
power supply bracket
Sharemike
FCC ID:ORV-LSSMN
Handheld Microphone
Security Bracket
Redcat Battery Pack
Activate System
FCC ID:ORV-LSACT
ACT-6P add-on speaker pods
For further information on Activate
for small group instruction, please
visit www.lightspeed-tek.com
OVERVIEW
Audio
Input
Audio
Output
Tone
Level
Push
StatusPower
Media Connector
PowerLink
InputOutputMic
Activate

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Controls and Connections
OVERVIEW
REAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
1. CARRYING HANDLE INSET
2. CABLE MANAGEMENT AND STRAIN RELIEF
3. WALL MOUNTING SLOTS
4. SECURITY BRACKET SLOT
5. COMPARTMENT FOR OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK
1. STATUS LIGHT: Microphone link and pair indicators
Solid white: Audio link has been established
Solid blue: Indicates fixed part mode
Alternating blue/white: Registration in process
Solid white: Indicates portable part mode
O: Unregistered or nothing linked
2. POWER LIGHT
Solid white: Indicates power on
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5
1
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3 3
4

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Push
Level
Tone
Input
Power
24V/1.75A
Charge
5V/500mA
Output
Side Panel Controls and Connections
OVERVIEW
1. POWER BUTTON / VOLUME ADJUSTMENT: Press this button to turn the system power on
or o. This also functions as an adjustment knob for the volume and tone depending on the
mode selected (see 5,6,7 below).
2. TONE SELECTOR: Selects Tone as the mode for the adjustment knob (1) for the microphone.
This adjusts the bass or treble that is heard through the classroom speaker.
3. AUDIO INPUT VOLUME SELECTOR: Selects Volume as the mode for the adjustment knob (1)
for the audio sources connected to the audio input jack below.
4. AUDIO INPUT JACK: 3.5mm stereo connector for connecting to a computer or mobile device
as an audio source.
5. AUDIO OUTPUT VOLUME SELECTOR: Selects Volume as the mode for the adjustment knob
(1) for the audio device connected to the audio output jack below.
6. AUDIO OUTPUT JACK: 3.5mm stereo connector for connecting to an assisted listening
device (ALD) or to a computer for recording.
7. EXTERNAL DEVICE/POWER PORT: Charge for external device.
8. POWER: Plug the power supply (24V/1.75A) into this jack.
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2
3
4
6
5
7
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Flexmike Controls and Connections
1. POWER/MUTE SWITCH: Press and hold to power on, press to mute, press
and hold to power o. Blue light indicates mute, white light indicates talk.
2. MIC 1 STATUS: Lighted to indicate microphone is registered as MIC 1
Solid white: Normal operation
Flashing white: Linking in progress
3. MIC 2 STATUS: When using a second microphone, this LED is lighted to
indicate microphone is registered as MIC 2 (same behavior as MIC 1 status
light above)
4. EARBUD/MIC CONNECTION: Connect the earbud for monitoring for use
with Pods only, also for use with optional EMA (earset) and LMA (lapel)
microphones.
5. CHARGING/LOW BATTERY INDICATOR: Lights red when charging, green
when fully charged. When in operation, turns red to indicate low battery.
White, normal operation.
6. MICROPHONE VOLUME UP/DOWN
7. USB INPUT: Connect audio source to send to 975.
8. LANYARD INTERFACE: \Insert the lanyard into this hook to wear the
Flexmike.
9. BATTERY: Remove the battery to replace the rechargeable battery pack
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3
5
6
8
9
7
1
4
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
BACK
OVERVIEW

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Flexmike/Sharemike Cradle Charger
DC POWER PORT:
Connect the 5V/1.0A
DC power cord here.
OVERVIEW