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1. Overview

2. Setup & Use

3. Optional

Accessories

4. T

roubleshooting

5. W

arranty

, Safety

& Specifications

Speakers and Speaker Wire

Systems can be configured with a variety of different speaker types,
including the following:

Standard Components

AMP-855

Audio amplifier/mixer

PS-24V-2.5

24V/2.5A power supply for CAT 855

RX-ISR

Infrared sensor/receiver with mounting bracket

CA-P5E50

50’ plenum-rated Cat 5e cable

RMT

REDMIKE classroom microphone with battery

BA-NH2A27

AA NiMH rechargeable sensing battery for REDMIKE

AC-RMLC2

REDMIKE lavaliere cord

BC-RMCC

REDMIKE cradle charger

PS-5V-1.0

5V/1.0A power supply for cradle charger

SPEAKERS

Contact Lightspeed at 800.732.8999 for speaker info

NXQ (x 1)

WMQ (x 4)

DRQ (x 4)

MCQ (x 1)

Summary of Contents for Cat 855

Page 1: ...U s e r M a n u a l Classroom Audio System...

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Page 3: ...ions 21 Step 6 Audio Integration 22 Step 7 Charging the REDMIKE 23 Step 8 Set up and Operation of REDMIKE 24 Audio Equalization of the Cat 855 25 Output to Personal Assistive Listening Device 26 Using...

Page 4: ...ect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the m...

Page 5: ...nty Safety Specifications Amplifier Power Supply SECTION 1 OVERVIEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING The standard configuration of the CAT 855 will contain ISR Infrared Sensor Receiver and Cable Chargi...

Page 6: ...ier mixer PS 24V 2 5 24V 2 5A power supply for CAT 855 RX ISR Infrared sensor receiver with mounting bracket CA P5E50 50 plenum rated Cat 5e cable RMT REDMIKE classroom microphone with battery BA NH2A...

Page 7: ...REDMIKE Share Handheld Mic Charger Cable LT 71 LT 71 LightMic and Charger Cable Optional Components RMV REDMIKE VC microphone with battery RMS REDMIKE Share handheld microphone with battery pack LT71...

Page 8: ...3 A VOLUME Controls the volume of the teacher microphone set to channel A 4 B VOLUME Controls the volume of the student or second teacher microphone set to channel B 5 AUDIO INPUT VOLUMES Control the...

Page 9: ...tivity if needed 5 EQUALIZER 4 BAND Adjust these controls upon installation to properly equalize the system to produce optimum audio quality from the microphone s 6 AUX OUT AND VOL This jack sends aud...

Page 10: ...These lights glow when the corresponding microphone set to channel A or B is turned on and transmitting A steady light indicates a strong signal 3 SENSOR OUT Connect the Cat 5 sensor cable to this con...

Page 11: ...sable protective tab before use NOTE do not attempt to remove the tab without first opening the compartment door as it may tear leaving fragments 5 AUDIO MICROPHONE INPUT Use this input to plug in a l...

Page 12: ...ht indicates that no battery is sensed REDMIKE Yellow Protective Tab may not have been completely removed see page 5 item 4 A blinking Green LED means a non Lightspeed battery has been installed possi...

Page 13: ...13 1 Overview 2 Setup Use 3 Optional Accessories 4 Troubleshooting 5 Warranty Safety Specifications...

Page 14: ...on near the other equipment to be used It can be set in a cabinet on a tabletop or mounted on the wall with the included bracket Media Cabinet Set up The included wall bracket is specifically designed...

Page 15: ...assroom Audio System The ISR should be as high as possible in the room the ceiling is the best location centered along the longest wall in the room When possible use a conduit to protect the wires not...

Page 16: ...cond tab around the other side of the t bar c Repeat with the other side of the bracket so it is connected at all four points 2 Slide the ISR onto the bracket until it clicks into place a Guide the mo...

Page 17: ...amplifier securing it along with way using surface raceway where possible 3 Slide the ISR onto the bracket until it clicks into place 2 IR SENSOR RECEIVER ISR INSTALLATION CONT D Wall Solid Ceiling M...

Page 18: ...ght should allow for access to front control panel but also be in compliance with building and ADA regulations B Screw the bracket to the wall at the two screw hole points with the included hardware A...

Page 19: ...connection from the ISR to the CAT 855 Ensure the sensor cable is securely attached and locked into place 1 Ensure the power button is depressed in the OFF position 2 Connect the DC end of the power s...

Page 20: ...Safety Specifications 5C SPEAKER CONNECTION S 5D AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS Next connect the CAT 855 to the speakers Then be sure any auxiliary audio sources are connected to the corresponding labeled in...

Page 21: ...te TV VCR CD DVD or computer directly into the CAT 855 1 7 3 4 5 6 2 1 PROJECTOR 2 LAPTOP 3 CAT 855 4 DVD 5 ISR SENSOR 6 TEACHER S MICROPHONE 7 SPEAKERS 1 Ensure the power is switched off and the audi...

Page 22: ...ached A blinking light indicates a charging or sensing error See Troubleshooting section for more information REDMIKE incorporates alkaline protection into the microphone design Always use a Lightspee...

Page 23: ...4 While speaking in a normal voice slowly increase the volume of the corresponding channel on the CAT 855 until your voice is barely audible Each REDMIKE has its channel pre set to either A or B as i...

Page 24: ...k is still present with the audio set at the right level make the following EQ adjustments High pitched ring lower the 2K and or 4K adjustment by _ turn Lower pitched ring lower the 500 and or 1K adju...

Page 25: ...ightspeed LES 370 Personal FM System requires a 3 5 mm to 3 5 mm patch cable part CA MMC3535 not included 3 Connect a patch cable from the ALD s microphone jack or AUX input to one of the following 3...

Page 26: ...o amplify the external audio equipment so the teacher s volume on the Channel A teacher mike does not have to be adjusted To determine which REDMIKE is set to Channel B you can look at the switch on t...

Page 27: ...l wide messages are never missed How it works 1 PageFirst sensor clip is hung around the lead wires attached to the classroom paging speaker 2 The clip is hard wired to the CAT 855 3 As a page is broa...

Page 28: ...ld only be replaced by a Lightspeed AA rechargeable sensing battery part BA NH2A27 4 YELLOW PROTECTIVE TAB Slide the battery compartment door and remove this disposable protective tab before use 5 AUD...

Page 29: ...e instructions for the REDMIKE See page 23 and follow the same instructions for the REDMIKE to setup the REDMIKE VC NOTE A nominal volume level must be set on the CAT 805iX before adjusting controls o...

Page 30: ...harged A RED light indicates a charge is needed 4 EXTERNAL MICROPHONE INPUT MIC Use the 3 5mm MIC jack for the optional TK 250 headset microphone part MC TK250LTM 5 AUXILIARY AUX Plug a laptop MP3 pla...

Page 31: ...into the charging jack on the rear of the REDMIKE cradle charger The LT 71 s rechargeable batteries are factory installed The LED on the front of the LT 71 will glow RED when charging 3 Leave the LT 7...

Page 32: ...ting channel to B 3 Slip the LT 71 with lanyard around the neck and position the top of the microphone just below the collarbone NOTE Positioning of the LT 71 is critical for proper volume adjustment...

Page 33: ...l When charging the light glows red 3 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 4 CHANNEL SELECT...

Page 34: ...e that the REDMIKE Share is turned OFF 2 Make sure the cradle charger is plugged into a wall outlet Connect one end of the charging cable into the jack labeled CHARGER on the bottom of the REDMIKE Sha...

Page 35: ...top position 3 Grip the barrel in the center section Avoid covering the infrared emitters circling the base This could interrupt signal transmission 4 While speaking in a normal voice increase the B V...

Page 36: ...volume on the classroom audio system you will also be changing the volume for your second microphone Return the CH B volume knob to the original position before turning the second microphone back on 2...

Page 37: ...535 3 5mm to 3 5mm stereo audio cable OPTIONAL IR MEDIA CONNECTOR AUDIO INTEGRATION OTHER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The iRMC is designed to integrate with the CAT 855 and multiple audio sources allowing ot...

Page 38: ...he microphone to Channel A PROBLEM Low Volume or Feedback SOLUTION Follow these steps to eliminate low volume or feedback Ensure microphone is positioned appropriately just below the collar bone Check...

Page 39: ...te amplification approximately 5 10 dB above ambient room noises Avoid wearing jewelry that may rub or bump against the microphone Turn the REDMIKE off during private conversations with a student pare...

Page 40: ...nt to the customer to minimize downtime Customers will receive the exchange product s or component s within 2 3 days A prepaid return label will be included with exchanged products so original malfunc...

Page 41: ...llowing European Union Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EED and 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives Lightspeed Technologies launched a formal product recycle program in Europe th...

Page 42: ...attery Power 1 year warranty 1 AA NiMH Rechargeable Sensing Audio Input 3 5 mm Dimensions W x D x H 0 9 x 1 0 x 3 5 Weight 2 1 oz LT 71 LightMic Audio Distortion 1 Built in Microphone Unidirectional E...

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