Soundcast UAT User manual

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Universal AudioCast Transmitter (UAT)
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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:
1. Risk of electric shock.
2. Do not tamper with, modify, open or disassemble.
3. Do not use near water or in wet environment.
4. Do not immerse in water or any liquid.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Use only as directed in this user manual.
7. Do not install or use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce
heat.
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8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. (US Models) 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 fi t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9. 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.
10. Use only cables and accessories specifi ed for use with the power supply.
11. Unplug the power supply when unused for long periods of time or during
lightning storms.
12. 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.
13. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
14. Disconnect from the mains wall socket 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
Universal AudioCast Transmitter UAT-250 US, UK, EC, AUS
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AC/DC Adapter
RCA to RCA Cable
3.5 mm Mini to RCA cable
Owners Manual
The following items are included in this package:
UAT
Magnetic Base
USB Cable
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Installation:
There are two ways to use the UAT. Refer to the setup instructions that apply
to the way you plan to use UAT.
Apple
®
Mac System Requirements:
• PPC G3 or later, or Intel Mac
• 512MB RAM
• Mac OS 9.2 or Mac OS X 10.2 or
later
• Available USB Port
• iTunes 4 or higher
PC System Requirements:
• Intel
®
Pentium 4 or later
• 512MB RAM
• Microsoft
®
Windows XP or later
• Available USB port
• iTunes
™
4 or higher, Windows
Media Player 9 or higher, Music
Match 9 or higher, RealPlayer 10
or higher
For Computers:
Select this option if you want to transmit audio wirelessly from your iTunes or
other compatible computer based juke box software.
Plug the USB cord into your UAT – the smaller USB plug will fi t into the port
on the back of the UAT. The other end will fi t into your computer. However,
do not insert the UAT into your computer until you have opened Windows
®
.
Once Windows has opened and is fully operational, please insert the other
end of the USB cable into any available USB port on your computer. Once
this step is completed, you should see a small window that states “USB
device successfully installed”, then immediately after that another window will
open that states “USB Audio Device Installed”. You will know this has been
successful if you see the bottom plate of the UAT glowing green. After these
two windows have opened and closed (with Windows Vista™ this will occur in
one window), you can bring up your music library application.
Once you have opened your music library, select a playlist and you are ready
to transmit the music to any Soundcast receiving unit.
NOTE:
You must insert
the UAT before you bring up the music library. Otherwise, it will not transmit
the music. The music will continue to play through the speakers connected to
your computer if you insert the UAT after the music library is operating. If your
Soundcast receiver or speaker has track controls, then those controls will
allow you to change the music tracks forward and back, and you can pause
and play the music - all from the remote location where you have placed the
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receiver or Soundcast speaker system. Music libraries such as iTunes
™
and
some others will only allow this if the application is running by itself. Other
applications like Windows Media Player
™
can run in the background and still
allow you to control the music remotely through the UAT. This feature will
depend on the computer software that you are using. Once you have set
up the UAT with your computer it should come up automatically in the future
if you use the same USB port.
Note: Remote playlist control requires a
Windows PC. This function does not work with MacIntosh computers.
The USB circuit in your computer will provide
power for the UAT for regular use. You may wish
to place the UAT on the magnetic base so that it
will stay in an upright position. This will provide
the maximum transmission distance. If you are
using the UAT with a notebook or laptop computer,
you can lay the UAT on its side for convenience.
This will not harm anything, but the wireless
transmission distance may be slightly less.
For Components:
Select this option if you want to
transmit audio wirelessly from
any line level audio source such
as an AV receiver, CD
player, MP3 player, etc.
Insert the wall socket plug
adapter into the slot on the
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AC/DC power supply that came with your UAT. The plug
adapter that is in your box should be the correct type for
your country’s mains sockets.
If the included plug adapter
does not fi t your mains wall socket, please return the
unit to your retail dealer for an exchange.
Plug the AC
adapter into an AC mains wall socket and attach the USB
cord to your UAT by inserting one end into the correct
socket on the back of the AudioCast Transmitter and the
other into the USB port on the AC/DC adapter. A green light will glow on the
base of the transmitter indicating you have power.

These are to be connected to your component – CD player, receiver, DVD
player, MP3 Player, etc. – using the connecting cables provided with your
UAT. The remaining mini-jack is an output jack that can be used to connect
headphones or other products such as powered speakers.
Your UAT has been set at the factory for the
output voltage of most common component
devices. However, should you fi nd that signal
received by your Soundcast receiver or your
Soundcast wireless speaker
systems is much lower in volume that you might expect, there
is a small sensitivity switch
(IN)
on the bottom of the UAT. You
can place this switch into the other more sensitive position
(Lo)
, if you need to improve the overall gain of your system.
Please use the tip of a pen or pencil to move this switch.
Note:
The UAT does
not
have an internal amplifi er. Any
speaker systems that are attached to this product must have
internal amplifi ers in order to play music.
If you wish to connect your Universal AudioCast Transmitter
to a set of headphones you may do so by inserting the plug into the
headphone jack on the back of the UAT.
On the back of your UAT you will fi nd four jacks.
One is for the USB port for connecting the USB
cable to the AC/DC Adaptor as illustrated above.
You will also see two RCA jacks - a red one
indicating right and a white one indicating left.
Mini-jack
RCA-jack
USB port
IN RM CH
Lo Hi M S 1 2 3
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SpeakerCast w/internal amplifi er
SpeakerCast w/internal amplifi er
(sold seperately)
This jack will function even while you are sending
a wireless transmission. Also please note that
if you have both a computer and a component
attached to your UAT, the USB computer circuit
will always take precedence. You will need to
disconnect the computer in order to transmit
from a component.
SoundCast Receiver
(sold seperately)
To complete your AudioCast system you will need a Soundcast Receiver
or a Soundcast wireless speaker system such as OutCast or SpeakerCast.
Once you have correctly installed your UAT, you are ready to transmit your
music. The AudioCast Receiver or Soundcast speaker system should
be installed at a distance of no more than 150 feet (45 meters) from your
Universal AudioCast Transmitter when used indoors. Outdoors, the signal
may carry up to 350 feet (100 meters) depending on conditions. In addition
to the green power light in the bottom plate of the UAT, the front of the plate
will also glow blue once the wireless link is established.The bottom plate on
your UAT will add a blue light that will glow steadily once the wireless link is
established. Once the link is in place, you should be able to hear the music
from your computer or other audio source through the device connected to
the Soundcast receiver or to the Soundcast wireless speaker system. Make
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sure both units are set on the same transmitting channel.
See explanation of this feature below.
If you have connected the Transmitter to your computer, you must select your
music and your play lists from the fi les stored on your computer. AudioCast
only transmits what your computer or your CD unit is playing. Please
remember that your
UAT
is strictly an audio device
–
IT WILL NOT TRANSMIT VIDEO OR ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER FILE!
You can leave the AudioCast 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.
Additional Features
Your UAT has a multi-room
(M)
and same
room
(S)
selector switch on the bottom
of the unit
(RM)
. It is set at the factory
for multi-room
(M)
applications. This will
maximize the performance when you are
transmitting music from one room to another
room in your house. However, if you wish to transmit music to receivers or
powered speakers in the same room, such as in rear channel applications for
home theater use, then you will need to select the same room position
(S)
.
This will allow the music or dialogue to better coordinate with the sounds
coming from the rear channels.
Each UAT can operate up to two Soundcast Receivers or two Soundcast
wireless speaker systems. This means you can purchase a second receiver
or Soundcast speaker system from your retailer and transmit audio to
two different locations in your house. You can also connect two Universal
AudioCast Transmitters to the same audio source using the output of one
Transmitter linked to input of another Transmitter. By linking two transmitters
in this manner, and by using two Soundcast Receivers for each one, you
can create a four zone audio system. Please remember that the same music
source will be heard in all areas and that you can only link a maximum of
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IN RM CH
Lo Hi M S 1 2 3

two transmitters in this fashion. You will need to set the two transmitters on
different channels by using the channel selector switch on the back of the unit
and matching the channel selector switch on receiver units.
See Below.
SoundCast wireless receivers
or wireless speakers downstairs
SoundCast wireless receivers
or wireless speakers upstairs
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 150 foot (45 meter) radius by
using the channel selector switch on the back of the unit. All Soundcast
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IN RM CH
Lo Hi M S 1 2 3
Select channel #2 or 3
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 or Soundcast wireless speaker
system 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 music sources
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 fi nd 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]
Soundcast Systems
San Diego, California
US only 1-800-722-1293
www.soundcastsystems.com
products come from the factory with Channel 1 selected. On the back of each
Soundcast unit there is a three position selector switch to allow the user to
select different transmission channels.
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Select channel #1

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: One (1) Year.
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
accompanies 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.
For Warranty Service Please
Contact:
Soundcast Systems
San Diego, California
US only 1-800-722-1293
www.soundcastsystems.com
[email protected]
2-230-010-01
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