Lightspeed Redcat media User manual

Supplied and Serviced by Roberts audio Solutions LTD
User guide – RedCat (Access)
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Main Unit
Front Panel Indicators
1. Power on indicators: The power LED will glow Blue when
power is supplied
2. MIC 1 & MIC 2: Mic link and registration indicators 2
a. Flashing Amber indicates registration is in process.
b. Solid Green indicates a link has been established
Top Panel Controls
1. MIC VOLUME: Controls the volume level of
the microphones.
2. TONE CONTROL: Adjusts the audio tone,
adding more bass or treble for a more rich
or crisp sound
Side Panel Controls
1. REGISTRATION: Press this button if there is a new component, such
as a microphone, to be registered
2. AUDIO INPUT JACK & VOLUME CONTROL:
3.5mm stereo connector for connecting classroom audio sources to the
Redcat Access. Controls the volume level of the audio input from the
connected audio source.
3. AUDIO OUTPUT JACK & VOLUME
CONTROL: 3.5mm stereo connector for connecting to an assisted
listening device (ALD) or to a computer for recording. Controls the volume
level of the audio output.
4. POWER BUTTON:
This button is used to turn the Redcat Access on or off. The front panel
blue light will glow when power is on.
5. DC INPUT JACK: Plug the power supply (16V/2.0A) into this jack
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Teachers microphone (Flexmike)
1. POWER/MUTE SWITCH: press and hold to power on,
press to mute, press and hold to power off
2. MIC 1 STATUS: lighted to indicate microphone is
registered as MIC 1
- Blue: solid = normal operation; Blue: flashing =
linking in process
- Red: solid = muted; Red: flashing = muted while
linking in process
3. MIC 2 STATUS: when using a second microphone,
this LED is lighted to indicate microphone is registered
as MIC 2 (same
behaviour as MIC 1 status light above)
4. EARBUD CONNECTION*: connect the earbud for
monitoring
(*for use with Flexcat Pods only)
5. CHARGING/LOW BATTERY INDICATOR: lights Red
when charging, Green when fully charged. When in
operation, turns red to indicate low battery
6. MICROPHONE VOLUME UP/DOWN
7. AUDIO INPUT: Connect audio source to send Redcat
Access
8. LANYARD INTERFACE: insert the lanyard into this
hook to wear the Flexmike.
9. BATTERY DOOR: remove the battery door to replace
the rechargeable battery pack
10. REGISTRATION: (inside battery compartment - not
shown) only used when adding or replacing Flexmike
Operating the Flexmike
The Flexmike will automatically power on and mute when it is
removed from the charger. This will automatically
power on the Redcat Access as well.
While speaking in a normal voice, fine-tune the microphone
volume on top of the Redcat Access up or down. Proper
volume level should be as follows:
- Your voice should be heard by another person on the
other side of the room
- You should barley be able to hear your own voice
- There should not be any audio “feedback” or
squealing outside of 2-3 feet. If there is turn the main
volume down slightly
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Flexmike Cradle Charger
1. DC POWER PORT: Connect the
5V/1.0A DC power cord here
2. OPTIONAL USB CHARGING
PORT: Plug the charging cord for
the optional Sharemike microphone
here.

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Output to assistive listening
device
1. Turn the ALD (Assistive Listening
Device) volume control on the Redcat
Access side panel counter clockwise all
the way down
2. Determine the size and type of audio
input jack on the device.
3. Connect a patch cable from the ALD’s
microphone jack or AUX input to the
3.5mm audio jack labelled “ALD OUT”
on the side of the Redcat
4. With the Redact and ALD turned on,
speak into the Flexmike and slowly
adjust the ALD volume control until the
appropriate audio level is attained in the
ALD’s receiver headphones.
5. It may be necessary to adjust the
volume on the persona; FM receiver to
achieve appropriate volume level.
Sharemike
1. POWER BUTTON
2. MIC 2 LIGHT: This light indicated operation
status when Sharemike is registered as mic 2
(Standard)
- Blue: solid = normal operation,
blinking - link in progress
- Red: solid = muted
3. MIC 1 LIGHT: This light indicates battery /
charging status when Sharemike us registered
as MIC 2
- Red flashing = low battery
- Red solid = charging
- Green solid = charging complete
Note: the functions of these lights are reversed
when a Sharemike is registered as MIC 1
4. AUDIO INPUT: Plug a laptop, MP3 player or
other audio device into this jack to wirelessly
transmit the audio signal to be played through
the system
5. REGISTRATIONBUTTON: Located in the
battery compartment, only used when adding or
replacement Sharemike
6. CHARGER INPUT: Plug the charging cable from
the Sharemike charger into this jack
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Tel:[phone] | 01823323363
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Pairing up teachers microphone with the main system:
https://www.lightspeed-tek.com/support/tutorials/tutorial-library/redcat-access-registration-
tutorial/register-sharemike-to-redcat-access/
Pairing up students microphone with the main system:
https://www.lightspeed-tek.com/support/tutorials/tutorial-library/redcat-access-registration-
tutorial/register-flexmike-to-redcat-access/
Both microphones should be paired (registered) with the
main unit However, if you have difficulty please follow
the two links below which take you to an on-line video
which should be able to help you….
Charging
1. Make sure the charger is plugged in to a wall
socket. Connect one end of the charging
cable into the jack labelled CHARGE on the
bottom of the Sharemike
2. Plug the other end into the USB jack on the
back of the cradle charger
3. If the Sharemike is registered as MIC 2, the
MIC 1 light on the microphone will glow Red
to indicated charging
4. Leave the Sharemike plugged in overnight
(8-10 hours) to obtain a full charge. The light
will turn green when charged is complete.
5. During charge the Blue light will stay on
Other similar products that we can provide:
These provide fantastic digital stereo sound via a teacher and student
microphone. The Juno hub doesn't just amplify the teacher’s voice but allows the
students to interact with each other in the class with the use of their own
microphones. It’s ideal for use in the modern classroom and also allows hearing
devices to be connected up to it, discreetly benefiting staff or students who are
hard-of-hearing.