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U s e r M a n u a l

Classroom Audio System

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Page 3: ...AT Media 20 Step 4 Charging the REDMIKE 21 Step 5 Operating the REDMIKE 22 Step 6 Additional Adjustments Connections 23 PageFirst Installation Instruction 26 Output to Assistive Listening Device ALD 27 Using the REDMIKE to Amplify External Audio Equipment SECTION 3 28 REDMIKE VC Controls and Connections Optional Accessories 29 Charging 29 Initial Set Up 30 LT71 Controls and Connections 31 Charging...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...ty Specifications SECTION 1 OVERVIEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING The standard configuration of the REDCAT Media will contain Cradle Charger and Power Supply REDMIKE Classroom Microphone REDCAT Media Infrared Receiver Amplifier with Table Stand and Power Supply iR Media Connector ...

Page 6: ... for REDCAT Media specify county RMT2 REDMIKE classroom microphone with battery NH2A27 AA NiMH rechargeable sensing battery for REDMIKE RMLC REDMIKE lavaliere cord RMCC REDMIKE cradle charger IRMC Infrared Media Connector 5V 1 0 NA 5V 1 0A power supply for cradle charger and iRMC U S and Canada 5V 1 0 INT 5V 1 0A power supply for cradle charger and iRMC universal plug attachment Optional Component...

Page 7: ...d transmitting A steady light indicates a strong signal 4 COMPUTER VOLUME Controls the volume level of the audio input from a computer or other device connected to the computer input 5 DVD VCR VOLUME Controls the volume level of the audio input from a DVD VCR or other device connected to the DVD VCR input 6 ALD VOLUME Controls the volume level of the audio output to an assisted listening device AL...

Page 8: ... produce optimum audio quality from the microphone s 3 DC POWER INPUT Plug the power supply 24V 2 5A into this jack 4 COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT Plug a 3 5mm cable from a computer to this jack to play all computer audio through the REDCAT Media 5 DVD VCR AUDIO INPUT Plug a stereo RCA cable from your DVD VCR or other device into this jack to play that audio through the REDCAT Media 6 PAGEFIRST INPUT AND ...

Page 9: ...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 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 all...

Page 10: ...ght 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 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 CRADLE CHARG...

Page 11: ... consider that the REDCAT Media should be placed within within 7 feet of an electrical outlet and on a surface about 3 6 feet off the ground Next find a location as far away as possible from the teacher who will be using the mic The best place is against the wall opposite where the teacher will be speaking If this is not possible other good locations are along either wall next to the teacher or in...

Page 12: ...xt find a location as far away as possible from the teacher who will be using the mic The best place is centered on the long wall opposite the teacher If this is not possible other good locations are on the wall next to the teacher Avoid placing the REDCAT Media on any wall close to where the teacher usually stands to instruct the class Having the teacher s mic too close to the REDCAT Media can re...

Page 13: ...anty Safety Specifications 1B TO SET UP MOUNTED ON A WALL CONT D 1 Grip the bottom of the REDCAT Media where it meets the base 2 Slide REDCAT Media off the base clearing the three guides then lift clear 3 Ensure proper orientation of the bracket as shown in the illustration ...

Page 14: ...all bracket against the wall and use a level to confirm the positioning is straight 5 Mark the wall where the retaining screws will be installed 6 Attach the bracket to the wall using the mounting screws and drywall anchors if required 7 Holding the REDCAT Media firmly by the bottom quarter slide the REDCAT Media onto the wall bracket as illustrated below ...

Page 15: ...ord Connect the AC power cord into the DC power supply 2 Place the power supply into the REDCAT Media base as shown If desired remove the plastic cover of the included Velcro strip and attach the supply to the Velcro for a more secure fit 3 Insert the DC connector into the DC POWER INPUT connector on the REDCAT Media and plug the other end to an electrical outlet 2 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ...

Page 16: ...e with the REDCAT Media and multiple audio sources allowing other instructional technologies to be clearly heard throughout the classroom Projector DVD VCR iR Media Connector Projector Audio In Audio Out Video In Audio Out Audio Out Video Out Video Out VGA Out Teacher s Microphone REDCAT Media 3A INTEGRATION WITH IR MEDIA CONNECTOR ...

Page 17: ...ssroom 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 source if possible...

Page 18: ...o system Audio systems have varying elements you may have a computer television DVD VCR player a visual projection system or other devices We recommend to integrate other audio sources using the included iRMC This allows for wireless transmission of your audio sources saving long cable runs One Possible Set up Projector DVD VCR Teacher s REDMIKE Projector Audio In Audio Out IR Transmission Video I...

Page 19: ...m the audio source into the Computer or DVD VCR input jack on the bottom of the REDCAT Media 3 With both the REDCAT Media and audio source power on adjust the corresponding volume control until the desired level is achieved NOTE Be careful to not to set the volume too high as this can distort the speaker and potentially cause damage 3B INTEGRATION DIRECT CONNECTION TO REDCAT MEDIA CONT D Page Firs...

Page 20: ... 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 NH2A27 Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries They can overheat and expa...

Page 21: ... range in the classroom 5 While speaking in a normal voice fine tune the volume up or down Proper volume level should be as follows Your voice should be clearly heard by another person on the other side of the room You should barely be able to hear your own voice There should not be any audio feedback or squealing outside of 2 3 feet if there is turn the volume down slightly REMEMBER This equipmen...

Page 22: ...s present If 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 t...

Page 23: ...nd even emergency school wide messages are never missed Note 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 REDCAT Media 3 As a page is broadcast the sensor clip detects the audio signal through induction and immediately mutes the REDCAT Me...

Page 24: ...wire pigtail PFSC 50 length of wire with connector 2 wire nuts Step 1 Locate paging speaker and sensor clip If possible the paging sensor should be hung around the 8 ohm lead wires that are connected directly to the speaker If it is a sealed ceiling speaker where only the 70 volt wire is accessible connect to the exposed 70 volt wires a Locate the paging speaker in the classroom NOTE PageFirst doe...

Page 25: ...l need to be broadcast through the system to verify PageFirst is properly sensing the audio signal a Turn on the system and begin speaking b Broadcast a page through the central paging system c The system should mute as the page is broadcast When the broadcast is over the system should amplify the mic as normal d While walking around the room continue talking into the microphone Verify that the sy...

Page 26: ...Personal FM System requires a 3 5mm to 3 5mm patch cable part MMC3535 not included 3 Connect a patch cable from the ALD s microphone jack or AUX input to the 3 5mm audio jack labeled ALD OUT on the side of the REDCAT Media 4 With the REDCAT Media and ALD turned on speak into the REDMIKE and slowly adjust the ALD volume control until the appropriate audio level is attained in the ALD s receiver hea...

Page 27: ...lume 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 the back of the mic or speak into one of the mics and watch which set of LED s glow on the side panel of the REDCAT Media A Volume or B Volume correspond to channels A or B Please remember that if you are using the iRMC that it must be turned off when using t...

Page 28: ...should 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 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 connec...

Page 29: ... instructions for the REDMIKE See page 21 and follow the same instructions for the REDMIKE to setup the REDMIKE VC NOTE A nominal volume level must be set on the REDCAT Media before adjusting controls on 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 mi...

Page 30: ...y charged 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 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...

Page 31: ...ged into a wall outlet Connect one end of the charging cable into the jack labeled CHARGER on the side of the LT71 and plug the other end into 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 ...

Page 32: ...Turn on the LT71 and set the operating channel to B 3 Slip the LT71 with lanyard around the neck The LT71 will be approximately positioned at the top the collarbone 4 While speaking in a normal voice slowly increase the volume for channel B on the REDCAT Media until your voice is barely audible REMEMBER This equipment supplements the user s voice so they are able to speak in a conversational tone ...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...utlet 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 charge The LED will blink red when charging is complete REDMIKE Share Charg...

Page 35: ...rip the barrel in the center section Avoid covering the infrared emitters just below the microphone grille This could interrupt signal transmission 4 While speaking in a normal voice increase the CH B VOLUME on the REDCAT Media level until your voice is barely audible REMEMBER This equipment is designed to supplement and distribute the user s voice so they are able to speak in a conversational ton...

Page 36: ...eries and charging cable RMS REDMIKE Share handheld microphone w battery pack TK250M Noise canceling headset microphone TCC7 Charging cable for LT 71 and REDMIKE Share microphones RCA6 6 dual RCA audio cable RCA24 24 dual RCA audio cable MSC3535 3 5mm to 3 5mm stereo audio cable MSC2535 Audio patch cable 2 5 mm stereo to 3 5 mm stereo NH1 AA Rechargeable battery for LT 71 NH2APK AA Rechargeable ba...

Page 37: ...olume 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 from s...

Page 38: ...ate 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 operating time actual usage for the transm...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...ctured 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 w...

Page 41: ...ries Model Number REDCAT Media 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 2007 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 4 Generic Immunity Standard CISPR 22 Class A Radiated and Conducted Emissions from Audio Equipment Including EN 61000 3 2 200...

Page 42: ... Rejection 70 dB TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS REDMIKE and REDMIKE VC Audio Distortion 1 Built in Microphone Unidirectional Electret Battery Power 1 year warranty 1 AA NiMH Rechargeable Sensing Battery Audio Input 3 5 mm Dimensions W x D x H 0 9 x 1 0 x 3 5 Weight 2 1 oz LT71 LightMic Audio Distortion 1 Built in Microphone Unidirectional Electret Battery Power 1 year warranty 2 AA NiMH Rechargeable A...

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