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Lightspeed Flexcat User Manual

Flexible audio for group learning
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  • Page 1 Flexible Audio for Group Learning U s e r M a n u a l...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Headset Functions SECTION 2: 1. Determine Set-up Location Initial Set-up 2. Connect the Base Station 3. Charge the FLEXCAT Components 4. Power On All Components 5. Ensure All Components Are Ready 6. Wearing the Headset 7. Determine Placement Location of Desktop...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table Keep these instructions. specified by the manufacturer, Heed all warnings. or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use Follow all instructions. caution when moving the cart/ Do not use the apparatus near apparatus combination to...

  • Page 5: Overview

    SECTION 1: OVERVIEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING The standard configuration of the FLEXCAT will contain: Charging base station SPEAKERS MULTIPACKS REMOTES REGISTER LINK REGISTER with power supply REGISTER LINK POWER Student group speakers (x4) Teacher belt-pack (1) Teacher headset (1)
  • Page 6 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Equipment which may be part of your FLEXCAT: Additional student group speakers Team teaching kit: 2nd belt-pack, headset and remote control Standard Components FCCB FLEXCAT charging base station with power supply FCGS FLEXCAT student group speaker with rechargeable...
  • Page 7 LINK POWER 1. Power Switch and LED: turns the c. Link established (1-2): these FLEXCAT system power on or off. LEDs light up in green to The LED will glow blue when the indicate there is an audio system is on.
  • Page 8 Audio inputs: plug a 3.5mm cable from a computer or other audio device to play that audio through the desktop speaker(s). High-low power setting: this switch can expand the transmission range of the FLEXCAT system. Default setting should be low power.
  • Page 9 STUDENT GROUP SPEAKER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS POWER LINK REGISTER STATION POWER LINK REGISTER STATION POWER SWITCH: turns the SPEAKER “READY”: this green speaker power on or off. The LED will light to indicate it is power shuts off automatically ready for operation. The link when charging.
  • Page 10 STUDENT GROUP SPEAKER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS CONT’D Charge Audio Out Audio Out 16V/0.3A Charge Audio Out Audio Out 16V/0.3A USB AUDIO OUTPUT: this USB 10. AUDIO OUTPUT VOLUME connection acts only as an audio CONTROL: adjusts the level of output, sending the signal out to the 3.5mm audio output.
  • Page 11 STUDENT GROUP SPEAKER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS CONT’D CHARGE POWER 13 12 12. POWER/LOW BATTERY 15. LOUDSPEAKER: the internal INDICATOR: this Power LED loudspeaker distributes the turns blue when powered on, teacher’s voice. red when the battery is low. 16. MICROPHONE: the internal 13.
  • Page 12 TEACHER BELT-PACK CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS POWER SWITCH: powers REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS the belt-pack on/off. Press (NOT SHOWN): the Teacher up to power on. The power 1 and 2 status indicator LEDs automatically shuts off for will blink alternately to indicate charging.
  • Page 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS AND INDICATORS Mute GROUP SPEAKER SELECTION CHARGING INDICATOR: (1-6): press to select a specific This LED turns RED when speaker. The button turns green charging and GREEN when fully when addressing that group, red recharged. when monitoring (listening only). LOW BATTERY INDICATOR: ALL MODE: press this button This LED turns RED when battery...
  • Page 14 HEADSET FUNCTIONS Standard over-ear headset: EAR HOOK: this rubber hook EAR PIECE: the ear piece is designed to be placed over should be inserted into the ear the ear. It can slide up or down canal as pictured. to adjust for ear size and can be CONNECTOR: insert this 2.5mm swiveled around the center post connector into the headset...
  • Page 15 HEADSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D Optional under-ear headset: MICROPHONE: this MICROPHONE MUTE: as an microphone boom should be alternate to the remote control, located near the mouth as you can press this button on the shown in the diagram. It can headset to mute the microphone rotate to be positioned either on (NOT RECOMMENDED).

  • Page 16: Determine Set-Up Location

    INITIAL SET-UP 1. DETERMINE SET-UP LOCATION The FLEXCAT base station can be set up anywhere in the classroom, but it is best suited to be in a location near the teachers desk and is highly accessible for both teachers and students.

  • Page 17: Connect The Base Station

    2. CONNECT THE BASE STATION Locate the power supply and AC power cord. Connect the AC power cord into the DC power supply. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. Insert the DC connector into the “DC POWER INPUT” jack on the base station.

  • Page 18: Charge The Flexcat Components

    3. CHARGE THE FLEXCAT COMPONENTS Prior to full operation, all system components should be fully charged (up to 8 hours) to ensure optimum performance. Insert all four group speakers into the charging cradle. The charging LED will turn RED to indicate normal charging.

  • Page 19: Power On All Components

    4. POWER ON ALL COMPONENTS DESKTOP SPEAKERS: Locate the power switch on the bottom of all four speakers. Switch to the ON position. The station number LED will light as will the blue power on indicator. TEACHER BELT-PACK: Locate the power switch on the side of the unit.

  • Page 20: Wearing The Headset

    6. WEARING THE HEADSET Determine which side of the face you would like to wear it on. The ear hook and microphone boom can be rotated to wear on either side. Adjust as necessary. Place headset onto the ear and adjust. Place the hook over the ear and insert the earpiece into the ear canal.

  • Page 21: Determine Placement Location Of Desktop Speakers

    8. INTEGRATION WITH MULTIMEDIA AUDIO SOURCE The FLEXCAT base station has two audio input connections for integration with other classroom technology. When connected, the teacher can send that audio directly to the students’ desktop, ensuring clarity and quality of audio.

  • Page 22: Operating The Flexcat

    SECTION 3: DAILY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. OPERATING THE FLEXCAT Remove the desktop speakers Remove the remote and begin from the charger and place instruction. Use the remote to: them on the group tables. Address the whole class The speakers will automatically...

  • Page 23: Using The Remote

    Mute Using the remote: Function Command Description Whole Class Press ALL Sends the teachers voice to all Instruction desktop speakers at once. Small Group Press #1-4 Activates a 2-way audio connection Instruction to a small group. The teacher can address and listen to that group simultaneously.

  • Page 24: Tips And Tricks To Successful Use

    SECTION 4: ADDITIONAL OPERATION INFORMATION 1. TIPS AND TRICKS TO SUCCESSFUL USE Determining optimum placement of Managing equipment and charging the group speakers Leave all components in the Group speakers should be on position. When you place placed in the approximate them on the charger, they will center of the group automatically power down to...

  • Page 25: Multimedia Audio Integration

    2. MULTIMEDIA AUDIO INTEGRATION Connect an audio cable from your computer (or other device) into one of the audio inputs connections on the base station. Select “ALL” or “SPEAKER # 1-6” on the teacher remote. Play the audio file on the computer, adjusting the volume on the computer as needed.
  • Page 26 2. MULTIMEDIA AUDIO INTEGRATION CONT’D Quick connection of multimedia to belt-pack For a temporary connection to a portable audio device like an (iPod, MP3 player, etc.) connect the audio device into the audio input on the teacher belt-pack. Select “ALL” or “SPEAKER # 1-6”...

  • Page 27: Connection To Assistive Listening Devices

    3. CONNECTION TO ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES Students with assistive listening devices (ALD) can connect directly into the student group speaker to ensure they can clearly hear the teacher. The eliminates the teacher’s need to wear to separate transmitters and microphones. Turn the ALD volume control on the group speaker all the way down.

  • Page 28: Using Optional Speakers #5-6

    4. USING OPTIONAL SPEAKERS #5-6 Although the standard FLEXCAT includes 4 group speakers, it is can to operate with up to 6 group speakers! The additional speakers can be purchased together with the main system or can be added down the road.

  • Page 29: Registration Of Replacement Or Additional

    In the event a component needs to be replaced or an additional component is purchased down the road, it will need to be registered following the step by step instructions below. Start with all FLEXCAT system components powered down (in the charger or switched OFF).

  • Page 30: Group Speaker Registration Process

    GROUP SPEAKER REGISTRATION PROCESS Turn on the new group speaker. POWER POWER LINK REGISTER LINK REGISTER STATION Press the Group Speaker Registration button on the Base Station. The yellow LED on the Base Station will start flashing. SPEAKERS MULTIPACKS REMOTES REGISTER LINK REGISTER...
  • Page 31 GROUP SPEAKER REGISTRATION CONT’D Press the registration button on the group speaker. The yellow registration LED on the new speaker should start flashing. POWER POWER LINK LINK REGISTER REGISTER STATION STATION Wait for the yellow speaker registration LED on the Base Station to change to a steady yellow.
  • Page 32 GROUP SPEAKER REGISTRATION CONT’D Wait for the yellow registration LED on the new group speaker to change to a steady yellow. A new speaker ID number will be shown on the seven segment display. POWER POWER LINK LINK REGISTER REGISTER STATION STATION The registration has failed if...

  • Page 33: Belt-Pack Registration

    BELT-PACK REGISTRATION Turn on the new Belt-Pack. Press the Belt-Pack registration button on the Base Station. The yellow Belt-Pack registration LED on the Base Station should start flashing. Press the Belt-Pack registration button on the new Belt-Pack. Both of the blue Belt-Pack registration LEDs on the new Belt-Pack should start flashing alternately.

  • Page 34: Remote Registration

    REMOTE REGISTRATION Make sure that the Remote is adequately charged enough to be operating. Remove the battery cover. Be sure that the Teacher Select switch is in the proper position. Turn on Base Station if it is not already on. Press the Remote Pairing button on the Base Station and be sure that the yellow pairing LED is...
  • Page 35 REMOTE REGISTRATION CONT’D Wait for both the yellow and green pairing LEDs to turn off simultaneously, typically after about 5 seconds. If the pairing LEDs turn off after 30 seconds then the Remote did not pair to the Base Station. Press the ALL button on the remote –...

  • Page 36: Battery Replacement

    The battery packs are warranted for 1-year but have a useful life of about 2+ years before the should be replaced. The battery packs must be purchased directly from Lightspeed, but can easily be installed by the user.
  • Page 37 BATTERY REPLACEMENT CONT’D Replacement of battery pack in belt-pack Use a screw-driver to remove the screw and the slide the battery door open. Disconnect the cable and slide the battery pack out. Take the new battery pack, connect the cable as shown and insert the battery pack into the compartment.
  • Page 38 BATTERY REPLACEMENT CONT’D Replacement of battery pack in remote Use a screw-driver to remove the screw and the slide the battery door open. Disconnect the cable and slide the battery pack out. Take the new battery pack, connect the cable as shown and insert the battery pack into the compartment.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: Most problems are directly related to low battery power. Please run through the “Battery Check” items first. For remaining troubleshooting, use known good, fully-charged batteries. ALL PROBLEMS: most problems are remote is not turned on. The mute related to low battery power. button should be un-lighted and the ALL and speaker number SOLUTION: check the batteries and...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D PROBLEM: Remote does not light or PROBLEM: Belt-pack does not activate any group speakers indicate a “READY” signal SOLUTION: SOLUTION: They should be charged nightly. They should be charged nightly. on. Once turned on, the LED – If this button lights, the remote should begin blinking.
  • Page 41 2. Warranty on headset microphones and Lightspeed NiMH rechargeable battery packs is one (1) year. 3. Prepaid shipping label provided by Lightspeed for warranty repairs within the U.S. Customers outside the U.S. should refer to the Lightspeed website ( www.lightspeed-tek.com) for warranty repair instructions.
  • Page 42 FLEXCAT Charging Base and FLEXCAT Student Group Speaker at least 20 cm from nearby persons. For body worn operation, the FLEXCAT belt-pack has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Lightspeed accessories supplied or designated for this product.
  • Page 43 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS BASE STATION DC Power Input: 16V / 2.0A Cradle Charging: 1-4 group speakers; 1-2 teacher belt-packs; 1-2 handheld remotes DC Charge out: 16V / 0.3A for 1-2 additional group speakers Audio Inputs: 3.5mm stereo x2 Wireless communication: DECT 1.9 GHz wideband for audio connections;...
  • Page 44 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CONT’D HANDHELD REMOTE (1-2) Battery Power: 2.5V NiMH battery pack Cradle charging: 2 contacts for cradle charging Wireless communication: RF4CE Controls: Group speaker selection 1-6; All speaker selection; Microphone mute; Earpiece volume Registration: push button and LED for registration with base station Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.25”...
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