Soundcast OutCast User manual

OUT
CAST OWNER’S MANUAL
With iCast

The OutCast speaker uses a 24 volt Nickel Metal Hydride battery for DC operation. Please review the
following safety instructions before use:
Ni-MH Batteries Safety Instructions:
•
Misuse can result in the batteries short-circuiting, the insulator melting and damage to the safety valves
or safety mechanisms, leading to leakage, heat generation, or rupturing. Please observe the following
precautions when using batteries.
•
Do not dispose in fi re or expose to high temperature.
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Do not under any circumstances insert the batteries with the positive and negative poles reversed.
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If the connection with the charger does not operate correctly, do not force the battery in, but instead check
the direction of the positive and negative poles.
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Do not directly connect the batteries to power outlets or car cigarette lighter ports.
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Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal with metals such as wire. Also, do not store or
carry the batteries with metal necklaces, etc.
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Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
•
Do not directly solder the battery.
•
In charging, use the only the built-in charger
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This battery is constructed to release internal gases. For this reason, do not alter the (+) terminal.
•
This battery contains an alkaline liquid. If this liquid comes in contact with the eyes, this may lead to loss of
sight. Without rubbing the eyes, immediately wash them with clean water and consult a doctor.
•
Do not use the battery if it shows signs of leakage, a change of color or shape or any other changes in
appearance.
•
Do not wet the battery or place it in water or sea water. This may lead to the battery generating heat or
rusting.
•
Do not remove or damage the coating tube. This makes it easy for the battery to short-circuit and may cause
leakage or heat generation. .
•
Store the battery out of reach of small children.
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If the battery is rusted, generating heat or shows any other abnormal signs at the time of purchase, take it to
the point of purchase without using it.
•
When not using the battery, or not using the device for a prolonged period, remove the battery from the
device and store it in a dry place between the temperatures of -20oC and +35oC. This prevents leakage, rust
and decreased battery performance and service life
•
Do not apply a strong force to the battery or throw it. This may cause leakage or heat generation.
•
Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, in hot cars, in front of stoves or other hot places. This may lead to
leakage from the battery. Also, this may deteriorate the performance and service life of the battery
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. KEEP
THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PLEASE HEED ALL WARNINGS AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fi re
hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use
and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
AC/DC Adapter Power Supply
Use only the AC/DC adapter or power cord 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.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the
point where it exits from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the
manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
12. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug is da
maged, 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.
1
.
Read the instructions.
2
.
Heed all warnings.
3
.
Follow all instructions.
4
.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
OutCast is
weather resistant, not water proof.
5
.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
6
.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
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.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifi ers) that produce heat.
8. 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 third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
– 110
volt markets only
13. The label is adhered to the bottom of the apparatus.
14. Protective earthing terminal: The apparatus should be
connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
15. The mains plug is used as a disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION:
When replacing the direct plug-in power supply or a separable, cord-connected power supply, the replacement must be an
exact duplicate, or has been recommended by the
manufacturer.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your Soundcast OutCast system consists of two items:
The Soundcast iCast transmitter and the OutCast Weather Resistant Wireless Speaker.
This manual covers the operation of each item.
i
Cast 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
These models will fi t directly into the dock on iCast. If your ipod came with an adapter, it will also fi t in the dock.
If you do not have an adaptor and would like to use on
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AC/ DC Adapter
3.5 mm Mini to Mini Cable
3.5 mm Mini to RCA cable
Owners Manual
AC/DC socket
Blue light indicator
Installation:
1
.
I
nsert 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.
2
.
Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet
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.
The following items are included in this package:
iCast Transmitter
O
ut
Cast
3
.
A blue light will glow on the top
of the transmitter indicating you
have power.
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4
.
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 fi xed when in the dock and all
sound volume adjustments must be made on the OutCast unit.
Power
Cord
Battery

Headphone jack
O
ut
Cast
Installation:
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1. OutCast bottom view.
Remove battery cover screws.
2
. OutCast
unit with battery cover
removed.
Connect battery
. Be careful to
Connect battery. Be careful to Connect battery
orient connector
properly so
it easily snaps into place.
3
. OutCast
with battery installed
carefully screw cover back in place.
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 amplifi er. Any speaker
Then insert the battery as shown
(there is only one way the battery will fi t properly due to the cable length)
and
replace the screws to secure the cover.
There is a safety interlock in the OutCast battery cover, so the cover must
be screwed into place for the OutCast to operate.
systems that are attached to this product must have internal amplifi ers in order to play music.
Connect the power cord to the three prong outlet on the back
of OutCast and connect the plug into an AC outlet.
Remove
the protective plug from the AC power socket on the lower
back section of OutCast and then connect the power cord to
the three prong socket. Insert the power cord plug into an AC
outlet.
This will supply AC power to your OutCast and will also
charge the battery pack.
You should charge the battery p
ack
for at least 3 hours before attempting to operate OutCast on
battery power alone. Once the battery has been discharged,
it will take about two to three hours to fully charge the battery
if the power switc
h on OutCast is off. If you are charging
while the unit is playing, it will tak
e a bit longer.
The battery
will slowly discharge if left off for several weeks. In very hot
climates this will happen more quickly. You must fully charge
the battery again for best performance if your OutCast has not
been used for some time.
When operating your OutCast on battery power, please replace the protective safety
plug back over the AC socket to prevent moisture from entering the socket.
The OutCast unit will be controlled by the buttons on top. There is a green power indicator light on the
right
side
of OutCast that indicates that the unit is turned on. When the power button on top of the unit is pressed, the light
will come on. If there is a red light
on the left side
, it means the battery needs to be charged. The red light will
fl ash
slowly
when the battery is low, stay on the when battery is discharged, and it will go out completely when
the battery is fully charged.
When the power cord is inserted, the red light will fl ash rapidly for a few seconds,
while the circuit self tests to check the battery charge condition. This is normal. If the battery needs charging,
then the red light will stay on until the charging cycle is completed.
The button on the far right is the mood lighting on/off switch, the next two buttons are volume up and down, and
the center button is power on/off. The buttons on the
left are iPod control buttons – pause/play, track back and

link is established.
On OutCast this light will start off green when the power switch is pressed and switch to
blue after the link is in place.
Once there is a wireless link you should be able to hear the music from your iPod
through the OutCast system.
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.
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 iPod control buttons on the OutCast will not function when there is no iPod in the dock. Those
controls are
only
only
for iPod use. You must select your music and your play lists from the fi les stored on your
computer. iCast only transmits what your computer or your CD unit is playing
.
Your iCast system is strictly an
audio device
–
it will not transmit video or any type of computer fi le.
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Additional Features
Your OutCast speaker can also be used
with a local source, such as an MP3
player, that can be connected directly
to OutCast using the mini-jack on the
side of the unit, under the rubber cover.
When an MP3 player or portable CD
player is connected to this jack using
the supplied connecting cord, then the
music on that device will play instead
of the music from the iCast transmitter.
Once the local player has been
removed, the music source will once
again be the iCast.
Please note that
track forward. The two LED lights are the
red battery
indicator on
the left and the
green power
/blue link indicator on the right.
green power/blue link indicator on the right. green power
Operating your OutCast System
To complete your system you will need to turn on the OutCast.
Once you have correctly installed your OutCast, you are ready
to transmit your music. OutCast can be installed at a distance
of up to 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. To maximize the distance
outdoors you may wish to locate your iCast transmitter near
a window facing the outdoor area you intend to use.
On each
Soundcast product there is a blue light that
will fl icker when
there is no wireless link, and then glow steadily once the wireless
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, fi rst remove the iPod from the dock. When the iPod is removed,
the headphone jack on the back of the Transmitter becomes an input jack
. Two connecting cables have been
included in your iCast package.
(PC)
Input jack
Mini-
jack
Mini-jackMini-
the built in iPod controls on OutCast will not operate the MP3 player connected to the mini-jack.
Please replace
the rubber cover when this feature is not in use to protect the circuits from moisture.

Each iCast Transmitter can also operate up to two iCast
Receivers, two OutCast units or one of each. This means
you can purchase iCast receivers or another OutCast 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.
Receiver upstairs
iCast transmitter
Receiver downstairs
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
fi nd that you receive music from another Soundcast
system, simply move the selector switches on your
Soundcast Transmitter and OutCast 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]
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Channel selector, 1, 2, or 3
Channel selector, 1, 2, or 3
Channel selector, 1, 2, or 3
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.
On OutCast the switch is under the
rubber cover on the side of the unit.
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 OutCast
must set on the same Channel. When
set this way, the two systems will not
confl ict with each other and you can
use two different iPods operating two
different audio systems in the same
house.

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 modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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, unspecifi ed application, modifi cation 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 signifi cant 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.
Soundcast Systems
Warranty Claim Department
San Diego, California
US only 1-800-722-1293
customer[email protected]
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