SMART Audio 400 User Manual

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SMART Audio 400
classroom amplification system
USER'S GUIDE
FOR SCA-400

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  • Page 1 SMART Audio 400 classroom amplification system USER’S GUIDE FOR SCA-400...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    © 2017 SMART Technologies ULC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of SMART Technologies ULC. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information Introduction Using the teacher microphone Using the student microphone Using the SMART Audio 400 receiver Using input devices Maintaining the microphones Pairing the microphones Troubleshooting SMART Audio 400 smarttech.com/kb/171144...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    (SBA-150) and ceiling mounted speakers (SBA-150c). Using the teacher microphone Control the input device’s volume directly from the teacher microphone. The teacher microphone is ideal for large spaces. For more information see Acoustics in the SMART installation standards (smarttech.com/kb/171035). About the Teacher microphone Function...
  • Page 5 SMART AUDIO 400 Function Description LED indicates that the microphone is paired with the receiver. PWR / MUTE button Turns on microphone Mutes microphone SELECT button Selects an audio source. BATT LED indicates battery charge level. See About the teacher microphone LEDs below. LED indicates that the volume buttons control the teacher’s microphone.
  • Page 6 SMART AUDIO 400 Using the teacher microphone Wear the microphone 4–6" (10–15 cm) below your chin. Charge the microphone every night. Speak at a normal conversational volume. Don’t turn up the speaker volume too high. If you can hear your voice, it’s too loud. Have another adult in the room help you set the volume.
  • Page 7: Using The Student Microphone

    SMART AUDIO 400 To adjust the volume of the student microphone from the teacher microphone 1. On the teacher microphone, press the SELECT button until the OTHER LED is lit. 2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the volume. Using the student microphone The student microphone encourages student participation and facilitates communication between students and between students and the teacher.
  • Page 8 SMART AUDIO 400 About the student microphone LEDs The BATT and CHG LEDs provide status and troubleshooting information for the student microphone. BATT LED status Description Solid green Microphone is on. Flashing green or flashing Pairing with receiver or microphone is muted. orange Solid yellow Battery is low.
  • Page 9: Using The Smart Audio 400 Receiver

    2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the volume. Using the SMART Audio 400 receiver The receiver for the SMART Audio 400 classroom amplification system receives an audio signal and transmits it to the speakers. Pairing the microphones and the receiver is easy, and the receiver doesn’t allow unpaired microphone audio to bleed into the speaker system.
  • Page 10 Description LINE IN L/R Connects an interactive display or interactive flat panel using a stereo 3.5 mm cable. See Connecting a SMART Board interactive display or SMART Board interactive flat panel to the receiver on the facing page for more information. Power Connects the power cable.
  • Page 11: Using Input Devices

    Using input devices You can connect a mobile device, MP3 player or computer to SMART Audio 400. Using a 3.5 mm audio cable, connect your device to the AUDIO IN receptacle on the microphone or receiver.
  • Page 12: Maintaining The Microphones

    SMART AUDIO 400 Maintaining the microphones The teacher and student microphones contain a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Charge the microphones every night and during the weekend. Charging the microphone To charge the teacher or student microphone 1. Connect the wall charging adapter to a power outlet.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Smart Audio 400

    A beep is heard through the speakers. The BATT LED on the microphone and the LINK LED on the receiver light green. Troubleshooting SMART Audio 400 Use the information below to troubleshoot your issues for the SMART Audio 400 classroom amplification system. Resolving issues with the microphones...
  • Page 14 Contact SMART for a replacement. Check the connection from the receiver to the speakers. If the speakers are firmly and properly connected and there is still no audio, contact SMART regarding the receiver. The audio is distorted If a device is connected to the teacher or student microphone using the AUDIO IN port, set the...
  • Page 15 SMART AUDIO 400 Issue Solutions There is audio feedback. Volume is set incorrectly. Set the volume while standing beneath the speaker with the microphone. NOTE Feedback occurs when the microphone picks up audio from Have someone else in the room help determine if the speakers and transmits it to the the volume is not loud enough.
  • Page 16 Solutions The receiver isn’t receiving power. Test the outlet with a device known to be working correctly. Try a different outlet. If neither solution resolves the issue, contact SMART. Resolving issues with battery charging Issue Solutions The microphone isn’t charging.
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