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U s e r M a n u a l

Classroom Audio Systems

800 Series

ASSISTIVE LISTENING

LES 820iR Classroom Ampl

ification System

ALD VOLUME

AUDIO INPUT VOLUME

WIRELESS MICROPHONE VO

LUME

820iR

CAT 855

CAT 885

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Page 1: ...s e r M a n u a l Classroom Audio Systems 800 Series ASSISTIVE LISTENING LES 820iR Classroom Amplification System ALD VOLUME AUDIO INPUT VOLUME WIRELESS MICROPHONE VOLUME IR AP IR AP 820iR CAT 855 CAT 885 ...

Page 2: ...on 22 2 Operating the REDMIKE 23 3 Using the REDMIKE to Amplify External Audio Equipment 24 4 Output to Personal Assistive Listening Device ALD 25 5 Audio Integration 26 6 Tips to Obtain Optimum Audio Performance SECTION 3 27 REDMIKE VC Controls and Connections Optional Accessories 28 Charging 28 Initial Set Up 29 REDMIKE Share Controls and Connections 30 Charging 31 Initial Set Up 32 LT71 Initial...

Page 3: ...it from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified 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 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refe...

Page 4: ...he standard configuration of the 820iR will contain Amplifier Power Supply SR70F Infrared Sensor and Cable Cradle Charger and Power Supply REDMIKE Classroom Microphone 820iR Amplifier POWER A VOLUME B VOLUME TV VCR CD DVD ASSISTIVE LISTENING IR IR AF AF WIRELESS MICROPHONE VOLUME AUDIO INPUT VOLUME ALD VOLUME LES 820iR Classroom Amplification System ...

Page 5: ...ications SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING CONT D Amplifier Power Supply The standard configuration of the CAT 855 or 885 Amplifier will contain Cradle Charger and Power Supply REDMIKE Classroom Microphone ISR Infrared Sensor Receiver and Cable Wall Bracket 855WB for CAT 855 Amplifier 885 855 ...

Page 6: ...ng 5 Warranty Specifications SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING CONT D Speakers Systems can be configured with a variety of different speaker types including the following NXQ x 1 DRQ x 4 WMQ x 4 4jCS x4 plenum rated TCQ x 1 When shipped with 820iR TCQ does not include ISR ...

Page 7: ...ply for cradle charger in U S and Canada 5V 1 0 INT 5V 1 0A power supply for cradle charger outside U S and Canada 855WB Wall mount bracket for 855 only SPEAKERS As ordered Standard Components 820iR L820 Infrared receiver amplifier mixer 24V 2 5 NA 24V 2 5A power supply for 820iR in U S and Canada 24V 2 5 _ 24V 2 5A power supply for 820iR specify country SR70F Infrared sensor with mounting bracket...

Page 8: ...LT 71 LT71 LightMic and Charger Cable LT71 Replacement Parts NH2A27 AA NiMH rechargeable sensing battery for REDMIKE RMV NH2APK NiMH rechargeable battery pack for REDMIKE Share NH1 AA NiMH rechargeable battery for LT71 2 per microphone Infrared Media Connector IRMC2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CONT D Page First Kit PFSC for 855 885 REDMIKE Share Handheld Mic Charger Cable RMS2 Amplifier Shelf 800WB for 8...

Page 9: ...microphone channel A or B is turned on and transmitting A steady light indicates a strong signal 3 AF INDICATORS AF These lights flash green when audio voice from the microphone is detected 4 A VOLUME Controls the volume level of the teacher microphone set to channel A Rotating the knob clockwise increases output level 5 B VOLUME Controls the volume level of the optional second microphone set to c...

Page 10: ...e National Electric Code 2 DC POWER Plug the 24 V power supply into this jack 3 CHARGERS These jacks can be used to charge the optional LightMic or REDMIKE Share as an alternative to connecting them to the REDMIKE cradle charger 4 AUDIO INPUTS These connections accept an audio signal from other technology so all multimedia can be distributed evenly throughout the classroom 5 4 BAND AUDIO EQUALIZER...

Page 11: ...rranty Specifications 820iR INFRARED SENSOR SR70F 1 POWER INDICATOR This light will glow red when theSR70F is receiving power from the 820iR 2 F CONNECTOR Connect the PC50F plenum rated sensor cable to this connection to send audio from the microphones to the 820IR amplifier 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...ike Lightspeed s 370 Personal FM System Use the volume control to set the optimum signal level for the device 1 POWER SWITCH INDICATOR Press this button to turn the CAT 855 on pushed in or off When the POWER is switched on the blue LED indicator will light 2 AUDIO INDICATORS These lights flash red when audio voice from the microphone is detected 3 A VOLUME Controls the volume of the teacher microp...

Page 13: ...ng s paging system Use the ADJ control to adjust the sensitivity 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 audio to external equipment such as an assistive listening device Personal FM System or recording device Use the volume control to set the optimu...

Page 14: ...Controls the volume of the student or second teacher microphone set to channel B Rotating the knob clockwise increases output level 5 AUDIO INPUT VOLUMES Control the volume of the audio coming from the media source computer TV VCR CD DVD etc connected to the corresponding input on the rear panel 6 SPEAKER ZONING These switches turn the corresponding speakers connected to speaker outputs in the cor...

Page 15: ...ote Wiring to these terminals should follow the Class 2 wiring methods as outlined in the National Electric Code 3 MONO STEREO SWITCH This switch toggles between mono and stereo speaker output for channels 5 left and 6 right This switch impacts only the multimedia sources voice is always mono and only outputs 5 and 6 4 DC POWER Plug the power supply 24V 2 5A into this jack 5 PAGING INPUT AND ADJ C...

Page 16: ...h adds two additional microphone channels 9 AUDIO INPUTS These connections accept an audio signal from other technology so all multimedia can be distributed evenly throughout the classroom 10 4 BAND AUDIO EQUALIZER Adjust these controls upon installation to properly equalize the system to produce optimum audio quality from the microphone s 11 SENSOR INPUT The infrared microphone audio from the ISR...

Page 17: ...ed on and transmitting A red LED indicates channel A microphone is transmitting and a green LED indicates channel B microphone is transmitting A steady light indicates a strong signal is being received 3 SENSOR OUT Connect the Cat 5 sensor cable to this connection to send audio from the microphones to the CAT 855 885 amplifier 4 IR EXPANSION Connect up to three passive IR sensors SR70F to this con...

Page 18: ...ble 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 laptop MP3 player or other audio source to wirelessly transmit audio to be played through the system Alternatively an external microphone can be connected 6 CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH CH A B This switch allow...

Page 19: ...ndicates that no battery is sensed REDMIKE Yellow Protective Tab may not have been completely removed see page 19 item 4 A blinking green LED means a non Lightspeed battery has been installed possibly an alkaline battery 2 DC POWER PORT Connect the 5V 1 0A DC power cord here 3 OPTIONAL CHARGING PORT Plug the charging cord for the optional LT71 or the REDMIKE Share microphones here REDMIKE CRADLE C...

Page 20: ...20 3 Optional Accessories 4 Troubleshooting 5 Warranty Specifications 2 Daily Operarion 1 Overview SECTION 2 DAILY OPERATION ...

Page 21: ...g A green light indicates that charging is complete and a full charge has been reached 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 Lightspeed rechargeable sensing battery Replacement AA NiMH batteries may only be purchased through Lightspeed Technologies part...

Page 22: ...eaking in a normal voice slowly increase the volume of the corresponding channel on the 820 855 885 until your voice is barely audible Each REDMIKE has its channel pre set to either A or B as indicated on the back of the Mic REMEMBER This equipment supplements the user s voice so they are able to speak in a conversational tone Having the volume set too high will result in feedback and listener fat...

Page 23: ...amplify the external audio equipment so the teacher s volume on the channel A teacher mic does not have to be adjusted To determine which REDMIKE is set to channel B you can look at the switch on the back of the mic or speak into one of the mics and watch which set of LED s glow on the front panel of the 820 855 885 A volume and B volume correspond to channels A or B 1 Plug your external audio equ...

Page 24: ...turers products differ in connector size and shape The Lightspeed 370 Personal FM System requires a 3 5 mm to 3 5 mm patch cable part MMC3535 not included 3 Connect a patch cable from the ALD s microphone jack or AUX input to one of the following 3 5mm audio jacks on the 820 855 885 ALD OUT on the front panel AUX OUT on the back panel 4 With the 820 855 885 and ALD turned on speak into the REDMIKE...

Page 25: ...puter directly into the 820 855 885 1 Ensure the power is switched off and the audio input volume controls are turned all the way down 2 Connect the appropriate RCA or 3 5mm audio cable not included from the audio source into the corresponding input jack on the rear panel of the 820 855 885 3 With both the 820 855 885 and the audio source powered on adjust the corresponding volume control on the 8...

Page 26: ...your voice the audio system provides adequate 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 parent or other classroom visitor You can also cover the LED lens on top of the REDMIKE to block the signal Recharge batteries each night When recharged nightly ...

Page 27: ...hould only be replaced by a Lightspeed AA rechargeable sensing battery part NH2A27 4 YELLOW PROTECTIVE TAB Slide the battery compartment door and remove this disposable protective tab before use 5 6 7 8 5 AUDIO MICROPHONE INPUT Use this input to plug in a laptop MP3 player or other audio source to wirelessly transmit audio to be played through the system Alternatively an external microphone can be...

Page 28: ...VC should be charged See page 21 and follow the same instructions for the REDMIKE See page 22 and follow the same instructions for the REDMIKE to setup the REDMIKE VC The teacher can now use the controls on the REDMIKE VC to adjust the volume level from anywhere in the room The microphone volume control has 4 steps up and 4 steps down from the mid point 9 levels total ...

Page 29: ... 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 SWITCH CH A B Located in the battery compartment this switch is set to channel B at the factory 5 CHARGER INPUT Plug the charging cable from the REDMIKE cradle charger into this jack REDMIKE Share Controls...

Page 30: ...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 Share 3 Plug the other end into the charging jack on the rear of the cradle charger 4 The LED on the microphone will glow red to indicate charging 5 Leave the REDMIKE Share plugged in overnight 8 10 hours to obtain a full ...

Page 31: ...ition 3 Grip the barrel in the center section Avoid covering the infrared emitters circling the base of the screened microphone element This could interrupt signal transmission 4 While speaking in a normal voice increase the B volume level of the 820 855 885 until your voice is barely audible REMEMBER This equipment is designed to supplement and distribute the user s voice so they are able to spea...

Page 32: ... is being charged 4 EXTERNAL MICROPHONE INPUT MIC Use the 3 5mm MIC jack for the optional TK 250 headset microphone part TK250M 5 AUXILIARY AUX Plug a laptop MP3 player or other audio source into this jack to wirelessly transmit the audio signal to be played through the system 6 CHARGER INPUT CHARGER Plug the charging cable from the charger into this jack for daily charging The LED on the front wi...

Page 33: ...o the charging jack on the rear of the REDMIKE cradle charger The LT71 s rechargeable batteries are factory installed The LED on the front of the LT71 will glow red when charging 3 Leave the LT71 plugged in overnight 8 10 hrs to obtain a full charge NOTE If the system was purchased without a REDMIKE or REDMIKE VC the LT71 will utilize a charging cable Simply connect the charging cables to the jack...

Page 34: ...hannel to channel A or B as desired If using multiple microphones make sure that alternate channels are used 3 Slip the LT71 with lanyard around the neck The mic will be positioned at approximately the top of the collarbone 4 While speaking in a normal voice slowly increase the volume for selected channel on the 820 855 885 until your voice is barely audible REMEMBER This equipment supplements the...

Page 35: ...portant school wide messages are never missed Please note that PageFirst is not compatible with telephone or IP based paging systems How it works 1 PageFirst sensor clip is hung around a lead wire attached to the classroom paging speaker 2 The clip is hard wired to the CAT 855 885 3 As a page is broadcast the sensor clip detects the audio signal through induction and immediately mutes the CAT 855 ...

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 The iR Media Connector volume is preset for most standard audio signals If you need to turn the volume up or down follow this procedure A Adjust the volume at the computer television or other audio s...

Page 37: ...reo audio cable OPTIONAL IR MEDIA CONNECTOR Audio Integration OTHER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The iRMC is designed to integrate with the 820 855 885 and multiple audio sources allowing other instructional technologies to be clearly heard throughout the classroom Projector DVD VCR Speaker s IR Sensor iR Media Connector Projector Audio In Audio Out IR Transmission Video In Audio Out Audio Out Video Out V...

Page 38: ...M 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 volume level on the amplifier If the volume is too high feedback will occur Adjust accordingly Adjust the volume level on the back of the optional REDMIKE VC PROBLEM No Sound From Speaker SOLUTION Follow these steps to produce sound...

Page 39: ... there is a lot of audio feedback it is likely the volume is too high Ensure the volume is at the appropriate level a second person is helpful to determine this If feedback 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 1 4 turn Lower pitched ring lower the 500 and or 1K adjustment by 1 4 turn If you n...

Page 40: ...lacement will immediately be sent 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 malfunctioned equipment can be returned to Lightspeed Any exchanged equipment will remain covered under the original five 5 year warranty 1 Warranty on infrared microphones is ...

Page 41: ...tured using lead free processes and is free of other materials harmful to the environment It conforms to the most stringent new European guidelines for consumer products RoHS Lightspeed Technologies launched a formal product recycle program in Europe that complies with the European Union Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Please visit our website at ww...

Page 42: ...dity Product 8xx SERIES Model Number s LES 820IR and 820 Conforms to the following EU Directives and the standards stated Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and amendments UL lEC 60065 EMC Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 2004 108 EC EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 4 Generic Immunity Standard CISPR 22 Class B Radiated and Conducted Emissions from Audio Equipment In...

Page 43: ...s this declaration will lose its validity Product 8X5 Series Model Number s 855 and 860 Conforms to the following EU Directives and the standards stated Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and amendments UL lEC 60065 EMC Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 2004 108 EC EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class A Radiated and Conducted Emissions from Audio Equipment EN55024 EN61000 3 4 Generic Immunity Standard Inc...

Page 44: ...us this declaration will lose its validity Product 8X5 Series Model Number 885 Conforms to the following EU Directives and the standards stated Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and amendments UL lEC 60065 EMC Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 2004 108 EC EN 55022 2006 A1 CISPR 22 Class A Radiated and Conducted Emissions from Audio Equipment EN55024 EN61000 3 4 Generic Immunity Standard Incl...

Page 45: ...Frequency Response 60 Hz to 20 kHz 3 dB Carrier Frequencies IR 2 06 2 54 3 2 3 7 MHz Signal to Noise Ratio 73 dB Dynamic Range 73 dB Maximum Deviation 70 dB SR70F SENSOR Operating Range Up to 1600 square feet per sensor Cable 50 ft Plenum rated coax Mounting Ceiling clip Wall bracket Dimensions 4 25 Diam x 2 0 H Weight 4 5 oz RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS Receiver Type Superheterodyne Receiver Sensitivi...

Page 46: ...l 3 5 mm Line Level 3 5 mm Dimensions W x D x H 1 375 x 75 x 4 625 Weight 3 7 oz REDMIKE Share Handheld Microphone Audio distortion 1 Built in Microphone Unidirectional Electret Battery Power 1 year warranty 2 AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack Audio Input 3 5 mm Dimensions W x D x H 8 25 x 1 3 x 1 3 Weight 7 9 oz Dimensions W x D x H 9 4 x 1 4 x 5 2 Weight 14 3 oz AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS Image an...

Page 47: ...47 5 Warranty Specifications 2 Daily Operarion 1 Overview 3 Optional Accessories 4 Troubleshooting ...

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