promethean ActivSound 75 User manual

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Operating Controls
Front Panel
(1) Power switch
Turns the power on/off.
(2) Power indicator
Lights "green" when the power is
turned ON.
( ) Infrared Microphone Volume Control
[Teacher 1 and 2]
This control is used to adjust the
level of the infrared microphones.
(4) Infrared Signal Indicator ［ Teacher 1
SIGNAL, Teacher 2 SIGNAL ］
Lights "green" when the infrared
wireless receiver is receiving a signal.
● AC adapter
Use the “ A-621DA24” AC adapter
provided to supply power to the
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Operating Controls
ActivSound 100
Front Panel
(1)Power switch. Turns the power on/off.
(2) Power indicator. Lights "green" when the
power is turned ON.
( ) Infrared Microphone Volume Control
[Teacher 1 and 2]. This control is used to adjust
the level of the infrared microphones.
(4) Infrared Signal Indicator
［ Teacher 1 and
2 ］. Lights "green" when the infrared wireless
receiver is receiving a signal.
(5) Auxiliary Input volume TV/DVD and CD/
MP ］. This Control adjusts the volume of the
auxiliary inputs connected to the input terminals
(11).
(6 Equalizer ［ BASS, TREBLE ］. The Bass and
Treble controls allow the teacher to have control
over the quality of his or her voice. This adjust-
ment is made by adjusting the "BASS" low-range
or "TREBLE" high-range until the desired sound
quality is achieved.
(7) Speaker output volume ［ SPEAKER L,
R ］. Output levels from each pair of speakers
are adjustable with this volume
● AC adapter. Use the “ A-621DA24” AC
adapter provided to supply power to the
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Operating Controls
ActivSound 200
(1) Power switch . Turns the power on/off.
(2) Power indicator . Lights "green" when the power is turned ON.
( ) Infrared Microphone Volume Control [Teacher 1 and 2] . This control is used to ad-
just the level of the infrared microphones.
(4) Infrared Signal Indicator ［ Teacher 1 and 2 ]. Lights "green" when the infrared
wireless receiver is receiving a signal.
(5) Auxiliary Input volume ［ TV/DVD, CD, COMPUTER, and MP ]. This Control adjusts
the volume of the auxiliary inputs connected to the input terminals.
(6) Master volume . Adjusts overall level of the system.
(7) Equalizer ［ LOW, MID, HIGH ]. The -Band Equalizer allows the teacher to have
control over the quality of his or her voice. This adjustment is made by adjusting "LOW",
"MID", or "HIGH“ controls until the desired sound quality is achieved.
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Front Panel
(9) AUX mute setting switch ［ OFF/LOW/HIGH ］ The Aux mute
switch allows selection of whether or not the teachers voice
mutes the auxiliary inputs when he or she speaks. The ‘off’
setting provides for no muting. The Low setting provides for a
standard level of attenuation. The High setting provides for a
faster attenuation. Set the switch to ‘low’ for normal opera-
tion.
● AC adapter
Use the “ A-901DA24” AC adapter provided to supply power to the "ActivSound
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Rear Panel

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(1) Power switch
Turns the power on/off.
(2) Power indicator
Lights "green" when the power is turned ON.
( ) Infrared Microphone Volume Control [Teacher 1 to 4]
This control is used to adjust the level of the infrared microphones.
(4) Infrared Signal Indicator ［ Teacher 1 to 4 ］
Lights "green" when the infrared wireless receiver is receiving a signal.
(5) Auxiliary Input volume ［ TV/DVD, CD, COMPUTER, and MP ］
This Control adjusts the volume of the auxiliary inputs connected to the input
terminals (11).
(6) Master volume
Adjusts overall level of the system.
(7) Equalizer ［ LOW, MID, HIGH ］
The -Band Equalizer allows the teacher to have control over the quality of his or
her voice. This adjustment is made by adjusting "LOW", "MID", or "HIGH“ controls until
the desired sound quality is achieved.
(8) Speaker output volume ［ L/R –1, L/R-2, L/R- , L/R-4 ］ The level from each speaker
can be independently adjusted with these controls .
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Operating Controls
Front Panel
ActivSound 00
●AC adapter
Use the “PW-150A2-1Y-240E” AC adapter provided to supply power to the "ActivSound
00 amplifier".
(9) AUX mute setting switch
［ OFF/LOW/HIGH ］ The Aux mute switch
allows selection of whether or not the teachers voice mutes the
auxiliary inputs when he or she speaks. The ‘off’ setting provides
for no muting. The Low setting provides for a standard level of
attenuation. The High setting provides for a faster attenuation.
Set the switch to ‘low’ for normal operation.
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(1A) Momentary power switch– Push to Talk.
(1B) Continuous power switch– Slide up to lock on and
then talk.
(2) Power indicator –lights "green" when the power is
turned either momentary or continuous.
( ) Microphone (audio pickup) - speak into this
part of the microphone.
(4) Infrared signal emitters — the infrared signal
is broadcast from multiple infrared signal emitters.
(5) Battery case— Slide the battery cover down to re-
move.
(6) Charging terminal—charging input for charging the
batteries with the AC Adapter or the battery
charger
(7) Charging indicator—The charging indicator pro-
vides a "red" light to indicate the following condi-
tions when the power switch is off and the micro-
phone is being charged.
◎ Charging: Flashing slowly
◎ Finished Charging: Continuously ON
◎ Charging error (trying to charge an alkaline
battery : Flashing very fast
(8) External Auxiliary input terminal (on the side) - Used
to connect a CD or MP player or other device. Allows
the user to wirelessly connect a source to the system.
(9) Single “AA” NiMH rechargeable battery or non-
rechargeable Alkaline battery.
(10) Channel assignment switch. Channel switch (inside
the battery case) - Set the channel of the infrared wire-
less microphone to the desired channel.
◎ Channels 1 or 2 for use with Actisound 75,
100, or 200. Channels 1 through 4 for use
with Actisound 00.
●Uses two Panasonic NIMH AA rechargeable batteries.
●Use the specialized battery charger "*****" or the AC
adapter for charging "*****" the NIMH batteries.
Charging time is approximately four hours but may vary
depending on the conditions of the battery.
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STUDENT MICROPHONE
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(1) Power/Mute switch: Turns the power on/off. Press and hold to turn on/off. Press momentary to
mute.
(2) Power indicator—Lights green when the power is turned ON.
( ) Microphone (audio pickup) - Speak into this part of the microphone.
(4) Infrared signal emitter The infrared signals are broadcast from multiple IR signal emitters.
(5) Battery case cover (on the back) Slide it down to remove. Requires 1 “AA” NiMH rechargeable
battery or 1 non-rechargeable Alkaline battery.
(6) Charging terminal Charging input for charging the batteries with the AC charger.
(7) Charging indicator—The charging indicator provides a "red" light to indicate the following condi-
tions when the power switch is off and the microphone is being charged.
◎ Charging: Flashing slowly
◎ Finished Charging: Continuously ON
◎ Charging error (trying to charge an alkaline battery : Flashing very fast
(8) External Auxiliary input terminal (on the side)
Used to connect a CD or MP player or other device. Allows the user to wirelessly connect a
source to the system.
(9) External Microphone input accepts lavaliere or headband microphones.
(10) Channel assignment switch. Channel switch (inside the battery case) - Set the channel of the
infrared wireless microphone to the desired channel.
◎ Channels 1 or 2 for use with Actisound 75, 100, or 200. Channels 1 through 4 for use
with ActivSound 00.
(11) UP/DOWN Remote volume contol buttons for Own (Teacher), Other(Student), and Line
sources.
(12) SELECT button –Selects which source will be controled by the remote buttons (Own, Other,
Line).
(1 ) Source SELECT indicators. Show which source (Own, Other, Line) is currently selected for
remote control.
(14) ‘F’ Function button—Reserved for future implementation.
Operating Controls
TEACHER MICROPHONE
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Front View
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Rear View
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1. Connect power cord (1) to the AC mains.
2. Turn “off” the power switch (2).
Check that the power indicator (2) has gone out.
. Connect the charging plug(s) ( ) to the microphone(s)
4. The red Charging LED (4) should start flashing. It will stop flashing and remain
on when charging is completed.
Charging the Battery
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(1) Power switch. Turns the power on/off.
(2) Power Indicator. Lights “amber” when the power is turned ON.
( ) Infrared Microphone Volume Control [Teacher 1 and 2]. These controls are
used to adjust the level of the Teacher/Student microphones.
(4) Infrared Signal Indicator [Teacher 1 and 2]. Lights “green” when the infrared
wireless receiver is receiving a signal from a microphone.
(5) Auxiliary Input volume Controls [TV/DVD and CD/MP ]. These controls ad-
just the volume of the auxiliary inputs connected to the input connectors.
(6) Connector for AC adapter. Use adapter “ A-621DA24”.
(7) Auxiliary line level input connectors. .5mm stereo mixed-to-mono.
(8) Line level output. .5mm stereo (mono source).
(9) Line level output level control.
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Operating Controls
ActivSound ONE
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TURN on the transmitter (green LED will indicate power, red LED
indicates that batteries need to be recharged).
POWER on the amplifier (red LED will indicate power; green LED
by teacher volume control indicates receipt of IR signal).
TRANSMITTER/MICROPHONE needs to be worn in a way as to
have a clear path to the receiving sensors.
POSITION the transmitter/microphone six inches from your
mouth.
RELA and speak at a comfortable level. Remember, you do not
have to project your voice.
CHARGE the batteries every day. Ni-MH batteries will last for 6-8
hours of continuous use. Recharge for at least 12 hours
(overnight). (Ni-MH-Batteries need to be replaced annually.)
HAVE ANOTHER PERSON MONITOR your amplified voice from
time to time to make sure it is not too loud.
Teacher’s Check List

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Transmitter is not working
Is the battery light on your transmitter green?
YES – Is the red light on your external sensor on?
YES – Is there anything in the room blocking the sensor?
YES – Move the obstruction and retry. If the
problem is not fixed please contact
Promethean .
NO – Is there anything covering the transmitter?
YES – Free the transmitter
from any obstructions.
NO – Contact Promethean .
NO – Contact Promethean for assistance.
NO – Have your batteries been charged overnight?
YES – Are your batteries over 1 year old?
YES – Try a new set of batteries. If the problem
persists contact Promethean .
NO – When charging, verify the charger is fully
plugged into outlet. If the problem per-
sists contact Promethean .
NO – Charge the batteries overnight.
Troubleshooting

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No Audio
Is your power supply plugged into the amplifier/receiver and the wall out-
let?
YES – Is the power switch set to “On” and the indicator light red?
YES – Is the teacher transmitter turned on with a green
battery light?
YES – Is the green indicator light on the
amplifier/receiver for Teacher 1 or 2
on?
YES – Try another transmitter
in your room to determine if it
works and contact Prome-
thean .
NO – Verify if a red light is
showing on the dome sensor
and contact Promethean .
NO – Are your batteries fully charged?
YES – If the batteries are more
than 1 year old please replace
the batteries. If the problem
persists contact Promethean
for assistance.
NO – Charge the batteries
overnight.
NO – Will other items power up in that outlet?
YES – If available try another outlet. If the
problem persists contact Promethean .
NO – Contact the school
NO – Plug in the amplifier/receiver to the wall outlet.
Troubleshooting