Soundcast iCast ICT-111 User manual

iCast Transmitter Owners Manual
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Thank you for purchasing a Soundcast Systems
wireless product. Soundcast products offer the
highest quality, interference free wireless audio
transmission system available today.
You must have both an iCast Transmitter and an
iCast Receiver to complete your Soundcast iCast
system!
Read these instructions before operating.
Follow all instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
AC/DC Adapter Power Supply
Use only the AC/DC adapter that was supplied by
Soundcast Systems. Do not use a substitute AC/DC
adapter. Using an incorrect AC/DC adapter may cause
damage to the product and will void its warranty.
Caution: Risk of electric shock. Do not tamper with,
modify, open or disassemble.
Do not use near water or in wet environment.
Do not immerse in water or any liquid.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Use only as directed in this user manual.
Do not install or use near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
power supply.
Use only cables and accessories specified for use with
the power supply.
Unplug the power supply when unused for long periods
of time or during lightning storms.
Servicing is required when the power supply has been
damaged in any way, such as if the power supply cord or
plug is damaged, if liquid has been spilled, if objects
have fallen onto the power supply, if the power supply
has been exposed to rain or moisture, if the power
supply does not operate normally, or if the power supply
has been dropped.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Disconnect from the mains by pulling on the mains
power plug, not the cord.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THE POWER SUPPLY TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
iCast ICT-111/121 Transmitter
Your iCast transmitter has been designed to work
properly with the following iPod®models:
iPod 3G, iPod mini, iPod 4G, iPod with color display,
iPod nano, iPod with video
The inserts needed to adapt your iCast transmitter to fit
your particular iPod are included.
(6) iPod®insert adapters
AC/ DC Adapter
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3.5 mm Mini to Mini Cable
3.5 mm Mini to RCA cable
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Owners Manual
iCast Transmitter
The following items are included in this package:

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adapter inserted
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AC/DC socket
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Blue light indicator
Installation:
First select the proper adapter for your model iPod. Insert
the adapter into the docking bay on top of the iCast
Transmitter. When installed properly, you will
feel a small click
as the adapter locks
into place.
Next insert your iPod into the docking bay, locking the
slot in the bottom of the iPod onto the socket located in
the middle of the dock.
Plug the AC adapter into an AC mains wall socket and
attach the power cord to your iCast Transmitter by
inserting the plug into the correct socket on the back of
the iCast Transmitter.
A blue light will glow on the top of the transmitter
indicating you have power.

Operating Your iCast System
To complete your iCast system you will need an iCast
Receiver. Once you have correctly installed your iCast
Receiver, you are ready to transmit your music. The iCast
Receiver should be installed at a distance of no more
than 150 feet (45 meters) from your iCast Transmitter
when used indoors. Outdoors, the signal may carry up to
350 feet (100 meters) depending on conditions. On each
Soundcast product there is a second blue light that will
flicker and then glow steadily once the wireless link is
established. Once the link is in place, you should be able
to hear the music from your iPod through the device
connected to the iCast Receiver.
You can leave the iCast system hooked up 24 hours per
day if you wish to do so – it is designed for continuous
operation. However, if you do not intend to use the
system for an extended period of time, you should
disconnect the power supplies from the wall outlets to
conserve energy.
Connecting Your iCast Transmitter to Your
Computer or Other Music Source
Your iCast Transmitter can also transmit the audio output
of other devices such as a Mac®or a PC or a CD player.
To use your iCast Transmitter for this function, first
remove the iPod from the dock. When the iPod is
removed, the headphone jack on the back of the
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Headphone jack
Your iPod will charge its built-in battery while in the
iCast dock. All of your iPod controls except the volume
control will operate in the normal fashion while in the
dock. The iPod volume is fixed when in the dock and all
sound volume adjustments must be made on the device
connected to the iCast Receiver.
If you wish to connect your iCast Transmitter to a set of
headphones or to some external self-powered speakers,
you may do so by inserting the plug on these devices
into the headphone jack on the back of the iCast
Transmitter. Please remember that the volume control on
your iPod does not function while in the dock, so you can
only adjust the volume if the headphones or external
powered speakers permit it.
Note: iCast units do not have an internal amplifier. Any
speaker systems that are attached to this product must
have internal amplifiers in order to play music.

Transmitter becomes an input jack . Two connecting
cables have been included in your iCast package.
Find the audio output of your computer (usually a 3.5
mm headphone jack) and connect the included 3.5 mm
mini-to-mini cable between the two devices. If your
computer has stereo RCA jacks, then use the other
cable. This RCA-to-mini cable can also be used to
connect the output jacks of a CD player or other audio
device to your iCast Transmitter.
Once you have connected the Transmitter to your
computer, the operation is exactly the same as the
normal installation. However, the control buttons on the
iCast Receiver will not function when there is no iPod in
the dock. The Receiver controls are only for iPod use.
You must select your music and your play lists from the
files stored on your computer. iCast only transmits what
your computer or your CD unit is playing. Please
remember that your iCast system is strictly an audio
device – IT WILL NOT TRANSMIT VIDEO OR ANY TYPE
OF COMPUTER FILE!
Additional Features
(PC)
Receiver upstairs
Receiver downstairs
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iCast transmitter
Each iCast Transmitter can operate up to two iCast
Receivers. This means you can purchase a second
receiver from your retailer and transmit audio to two
different locations in your house. All operating functions
remain the same when both receivers are in operation.
It is also possible to operate two entirely different
Soundcast systems in the same household if you wish.
Two transmitters can operate within the same 45 meter
(150 foot) radius by using the channel selector switch on
the back of the unit. All Soundcast products come from
the factory with Channel 1 selected. On the back of each
Soundcast unit there is a 3 position selector switch to
allow the user to select different transmission channels.
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Input jack

When you wish to use two Soundcast systems at the
same time, leave one system on Channel 1 and move
the selector switch to on the second system to Channel
2 or 3. Please remember that both the Transmitter and
Receiver must set on the same Channel. When set this
way, the two systems will not conflict with each other
and you can use two different iPods operating two
different audio systems in the same house.
The Channel selector switch will also allow you to
eliminate the signal from a neighbor’s Soundcast
system. If you live in an apartment building and find
that you receive music from another Soundcast
system, simply move the selector switches on your
Soundcast Transmitter and Receiver to a different
Channel and the unwanted signal will stop being
received.
Should you have any additional questions concerning the
installation or use of your Soundcast products, please
contact Soundcast via E-mail at
[email protected].
Information to User
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
•Reorient or relocate the receiver or transmitter
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Soundcast Systems
San Diego, California
US only 1-800-722-1293
www.soundcastsystems.com
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Channel selector, 1, 2, or 3

USA & Canada Warranty
Soundcast Systems warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that the
hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and
materials, under normal use and service, for the following length of
time from the date of purchase from Soundcast or an authorized
retailer: Two (2) Years.
Soundcast Systems’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall
be, at its option and expense, to repair the defective product or part,
deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the
defective item. All products that are replaced will become the property
of Soundcast Systems. Replacement products may be new or
refurbished. Soundcast Systems warrants any replaced or repaired
product or part for a period of ninety (90) days from shipment, or the
remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.
In no case shall Soundcast be responsible for damage to any
connected audio equipment, including the iPod, resulting from misuse,
abuse, neglect, improper installation or testing, unspecified
application, modification or alteration of or tampering with Soundcast
products.
If you need warranty service on your
Soundcast Products
All warranty returns should be sent to Soundcast’s Warranty Repair
Service Center freight prepaid through the original selling retailer and
must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt. Direct
returns from consumers will also be accepted, but only if
accompanied by a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA)
issued by Soundcast in advance of any shipment to the Soundcast
Warranty Repair Service Center. Units returned without an RMA
number to Soundcast may be subject to refusal or significant delays.
Please ship the authorized return to Soundcast within 15 days of the
issuance of the RMA. Repaired or replacement units will be shipped to
you at Soundcast’s expense. Any units with no trouble found will be
returned to you freight collect. Soundcast Systems will give you the
proper return address when the RMA is issued. Do not return the
defective unit directly to Soundcast Systems.
For Warranty Service Please Contact:
2-230-000-10
Soundcast Systems
Warranty Claim Department
San Diego, California
US only 1-800-722-1293
[email protected]
www.soundcastsystems.com
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