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User Manual

Instructional Audio System

Summary of Contents for 975

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Page 2: ...ONS 34 Five Year Limited Warranty 35 Safety Warnings and Certifications 40 System Components 41 System Specifications OVERVIEW 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 System Components and Unpacking 5 Optional Components 6 Optional Speakers 7 975 Controls and Indicators 9 Flexmike Controls and Connections 10 Microphone Cradle Charger SET UP OPERATION 11 Connecting the Power Supply 12 Setting Up the Flex...

Page 3: ...oupler is used as the disconnect device it shall remain readily operable 10 Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment 11 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture 12 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 13 WARNING Battery pack...

Page 4: ...ophones are paired together at the factory Please keep all components together as a system Moving them from one system or room to another will result in the need to re pair them to function Audio Input Audio Output Audio Output Tone Level Push Status Power OVERVIEW System Components and Unpacking The standard configuration of the 975 system includes ...

Page 5: ...tivate System Group Learning Pods For further information on Activate please visit www lightspeed tek com Media Connector and Power Adapter Sharemike Student Microphone Optional Power Link Input Output Mic Audio Input Audio Output Tone Level Push Status Power Media MediaConnector Connector ...

Page 6: ...ariety of ceiling or wall mounted speakers including these Lightspeed models 4JCS 4 per room Plenum Ceiling Speaker Available in U S only WMQ x 4 Wall Speaker Available in U S and Canada only TCQ x 1 Hybrid Ceiling Speaker DRQ x 4 Ceiling Speaker OVERVIEW ...

Page 7: ...ones are not paired to the system 4 IR RECEIVER For pairing to microphone 5 AUDIO INPUT VOLUME SELECTOR Selects Volume as the mode for the adjustment knob 2 for the audio sources connected to the audio inputs on the back of the 975 6 AUDIO OUTPUT VOLUME SELECTOR Selects Volume as the mode for the adjustment knob 2 for the audio device connected to the audio output jack on the front of the 975 7 TO...

Page 8: ...acing with a building s paging system 5 RELAY INPUT Senses external relay closure to mute 975 audio when a signal from a fire alarm IP paging system or other device is detected 6 CONTACT CLOSURE Internal relay contact closure to provide signal to notify external system based on user input 7 SPEAKER OUTPUTS This Euroblock connector is used to connect the 975 to the loudspeaker s Up to two 8 ohm spe...

Page 9: ...ME UP DOWN 6 POWER STATUS LIGHT Red light In operation turns red to indicate low battery White light Normal operation When charging in Cradle Charger Red light Charging Green light Charging complete 7 EARBUD MIC CONNECTION Connect the earbud for monitoring for use with Pods only also for use with optional EMA earset and LMA lapel microphones 8 LANYARD INTERFACE Insert the lanyard into this hook to...

Page 10: ...10 Microphone Cradle Charger OVERVIEW DC POWER PORT Connect the 5V 1 0A DC power cord ...

Page 11: ...Insert the DC connector into the Power on 975 and plug the other end to an electrical outlet The 975 automatically powers on and the white Power light on the front panel will appear 975 Classsroom Audio System and Power Supply Input Priority Power 24VDC 2 5A Speaker Outputs 1 2 Audio Inputs Class 2 Wiring Optical Adjust Page First Relay Input Contact Closure ...

Page 12: ...s 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 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 fe...

Page 13: ...hrough Lightspeed part L3 7V ATTACH LANYARD Hang the Flexmike on the lanyard opposite the magnetic clasp CONNECT CRADLE CHARGER Plug power cord into the cradle charger and then plug the AC end into an electrical outlet CHARGE FLEXMIKE Place the microphones into the cradle charger The power status light will glow red when it is charging When charging is complete the power status light will glow gre...

Page 14: ...rivate conversations by momentarily pressing the power button When muted the blue light turns white When conversation is over momentarily press the power button again to unmute the Flexmike 3 END OF DAY Place the Flexmike into the cradle charger and make sure the Power Supply is plugged in to an electrical outlet The Flexmike will stay powered on during charging but will automatically be muted It ...

Page 15: ...f state point the IR transmitter lens toward the 975 for Sharemike the transmitter lens is located on the back of the microphone Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the mic 1 and mic 2 lights start flashing then release the button and let the pairing process finish The status light on the base unit will light up indicating the pairing process is complete The mic 1 or mic 2 light on...

Page 16: ...riority jack to ensure that the connection to an audio source is intentional 3 Relay Input MUTES CLASSROOM AUDIO SYSTEM When the 975 is connected to a fire alarm audio signals going through the unit are muted when the fire alarm is activated to minimize distractions from the sound of the alarm Input Priority Power 24VDC 2 5A Speaker Outputs 1 2 Audio Inputs Class 2 Wiring Optical Adjust Page First...

Page 17: ...er 3 As a page is broadcast the sensor clip detects the audio signal through induction and immediately mutes the amplifier 4 When the page is over the audio from the amplifier returns to normal volume level USING ALERT NOTIFICATION If your building is equipped with an alert notification system you can use the Flexmike to send an alert This activates the contact closure function on the 975 which ex...

Page 18: ...le part MSC3535 not included 3 Connect a patch cable from the ALD microphone jack or AUX input to AUDIO OUT jack on the front of the 975 4 With the 975 and ALD turned on speak into the Flexmike and slowly adjust the corresponding volume control on the 975 until the appropriate audio level is obtained in the ALD 5 It may be necessary to adjust the volume on the ALD to achieve appropriate volume lev...

Page 19: ...his will also power charge your microphone 2 Open sound settings on your computer Select Lightspeed Audio as the Output source to send all computer audio to the 975 system Select Lightspeed Audio as the Input source to use the Lightspeed microphones as the computer microphone audio for video conferencing and recording applications 3 You may also need to select Lightspeed Audio as the speaker and m...

Page 20: ...ATION Lightspeed Access transmission protocol Audio Input Audio Output Audio Output Tone Level Push Status Power HDMI Out Audio Out Audio In Audio Out Audio In Video In AUDIO SOURCE 975 TEACHER MICROPHONE INTERACTIVE DISPLAY SPEAKERS ...

Page 21: ...rmal operation White flashing Linking in process 5 MUTE TALK STATUS LIGHT Blue solid Talk White solid Mute 6 MICROPHONE VOLUME UP DOWN 7 USB INPUT Connect audio source to send to 975 USB input can also be used for charging 8 IR TRANSMITTER For pairing to base unit 9 AUDIO INPUT Plug a laptop or other audio device into this jack to wirelessly transmit the audio signal to be played through the syste...

Page 22: ...em from one system or room to another will result in the need to re pair 1 Make sure the charger is plugged into a wall outlet 2 The power status light on the microphone will glow red to indicate charging 3 Leave the Sharemike in the charger overnight to obtain a full charge It takes about 5 6 hours to fully charge the battery The light will turn green when charging is complete ...

Page 23: ...n 4 While speaking in a normal voice increase the volume with the Sharemike until your voice is barely audible Audio Input Audio Output Audio Output Tone Level Push Status Power POWER LIGHT POWER BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL PLEASE NOTE This equipment is designed to supplement and distribute the user s voice so they are able to speak in a conversational tone Having the volume set too high will result in ...

Page 24: ...d pair indicators Solid blue Microphone s is paired to the system Off Microphones are not paired to the system 4 AUDIO INPUT VOLUME SELECTOR Selects Volume as the mode for the adjustment knob 2 for the audio sources connected to the audio inputs on the back of the Media Connector 5 AUDIO OUTPUT VOLUME SELECTOR Selects Volume as the mode for the adjustment knob 2 for the audio device connected to t...

Page 25: ...SB C end of the power cable into this USB port on the Media Connector The USB port supplies power to Media Connector when connected to the Media Connector power supply or from a laptop It also acts as an input for a digital audio when connected to an audio source Note that when the USB is used for audio input the other four audio input jacks are not operational 1 2 3 BACK PANEL Media Connector Con...

Page 26: ...sight to the 975 However it functions best when no obstructions are between the two devices Media Connector Set Up and Operation DETERMINE LOCATION Media Connector is designed to be connected to the primary media source in the classroom usually the computer or display panel CONNECT TO POWER Connect the USB power cord to a computer Plug the USB cable into the USB input on the back of the Media Conn...

Page 27: ...as needed by pressing the Audio Input selector and adjusting the level knob as needed COMPUTER SETTINGS Once connected open computer sound setting to select Lightspeed Audio as the microphone and speaker SETTING THE VOLUME LEVELS For recording or to interface with an Assistive Listening Device connect a 3 5mm cable to the Audio Output of the Media Connector to the microphone input on the device Pr...

Page 28: ...apidly you will need to start the pairing process again 2 Press and hold the Tone selector button for 5 seconds to put it into pairing mode When the status lights are solid on both the 975 and Media Connector pairing is successful 3 Audio Input Audio Output Tone Level Push Status Power Media MediaConnector Connector STATUS LIGHT TONE SELECTOR BUTTON STATUS LIGHT 975 MEDIA CONNECTOR MIC 2 MIC 1 POW...

Page 29: ...ction between the teacher and student groups including Teacher monitoring of individual small groups Direct instruction to each independent group Student group sharing with the whole class Reinforce and redirect group activities Capture audio and video of student groups or of individual speaker If your 975 system was configured with Activate pods please refer to the Activate System user guide for ...

Page 30: ...the battery pack away from the Flexmike 2 Insert new battery pack as shown and make sure the latch is secure 3 Place the Flexmike in a cradle charger to charge the battery pack MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 1 3 2 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Flexmike Battery Replacement ...

Page 31: ...ry part L3 7V 1 Push down on the latch and carefully pull the battery pack away from the Sharemike 2 Insert new battery pack as shown and make sure the latch is secure 3 Place the Flexmike in a cradle charger to charge the battery pack 2 Input BATTERY REMOVAL LATCH 1 ...

Page 32: ... these steps to eliminate low volume or feedback If the volume is too high feedback will occur Adjust accordingly Adjust the volume level on the Flexmike PROBLEM No sound from speaker and wireless components SOLUTION Follow these steps to produce sound from 975 Confirm that the white POWER light located on the front panel of the 975 is on Confirm the microphone is powered on and linked to the 975 ...

Page 33: ...oximately 5 10 dB above ambient room noises Avoid wearing jewelry that may rub or bump against the microphone Mute the Flexmike during private conversations with a student parent or other classroom visitor You can tell the mic is muted when the light turns white Recharge microphones each night When recharged nightly operating time actual usage for the microphones will last through a typical school...

Page 34: ...ed equipment can be returned to Lightspeed Any exchanged equipment will remain covered under the original five year warranty 1 Warranty on transceivers is five 5 years 2 Warranty on Lightspeed NiMH and Lithium Polymer rechargeable batteries is one 1 year 3 A prepaid shipping label will be provided by Lightspeed for warranty repairs within the United States Customers outside the U S should refer to...

Page 35: ... and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Please visit www lightspeed tek com for more information This product is manufactured 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 CERTIFICATIONS THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A P...

Page 36: ...ronnement Il est conforme aux nouvelles règles européennes les plus strictes en matière de biens de consommation RoHS UTILISEZ UNIQUEMENT LA BATTERIE LIGHTSPEED FOURNIE ATTENTION Risque d explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect Mettre au rebus les batteries usagées selon les instructions CONFORMÉMENT AUX NORMES D INSTALLATION APPLICABLES CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ PAR UNE P...

Page 37: ... Industrie Canada IC Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES 003 et RSS 247 Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas causer d interférence et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement L identifiant IC de cet appareil est IC ID 1732B LS975 Ceci ...

Page 38: ... compliance Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 uses and can radiate radio freq...

Page 39: ...tion will lose its validity Products Redcat Topcat 975 Access Link Flexmike Sharemike Pod Activate Station Media Connector TCQ2 DRQ Mobile Connector Model Numbers LSRCNG LSTCNG LS975G LSALNG LSFMNG LSSMNG LSPOD 1881 LSACT 1881 LSMCNG TCQ2 DRQ MC As applicable products conform to the following EU AS NZ test standards listed below Safety Standards EN 62368 1 EMC RF Standards EN 301406 V2 2 2 2016 19...

Page 40: ...n 24V 2 5A 24V 2 5A power supply for 975 specify country FSCC INT Transceiver cradle charger power supply 5V1C INT International 5V power supply for FSCC FMN 1881 Flexmike classroom transceiver with battery pack and lanyard L3 7V Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery pack for Flexmike one per Flexmike FL Flexmike lavaliere cord SPEAKERS As ordered OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SMN Sharemike handheld transce...

Page 41: ...o battery pack Battery life 8 hours fully charged Charging 2 contacts for cradle charging USB connection Type C for charging and audio Power On off switch Registration Push button for registration with Access Link Dimensions L x W x H 2 9 x 1 1 x 0 7 74 x 28 x 18mm Weight 1 2 oz 34g SHAREMIKE Description Handheld transceiver Wireless communication Access Technology 1 9 GHz Audio distortion 1 Integ...

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