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  • Page 1 Copyright 2020 Catchbox SIA...
  • Page 2 Catchbox Catchbox Lite Cover Transmitter Catchbox Catchbox Lite Wireless Charger Receiver...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Charger Specifications ........................ 18 Catchbox Cover Specifications ......................... 19 Catchbox Microphone Unit ........................20 5 Operations.............................. 21 Opening the Catchbox Microphone ......................21 Locking the Transmitter to the Cover ......................22 Setting up the Receiver ..........................23 Setting up the Transmitter ......................... 24 Pairing the Transmitter and the Receiver ....................

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Not heeding these warnings may lead to serious injury or property damage. • Never throw Catchbox at a persons head or face and always make sure everyone is aware of the situation before throwing. • Do not use in situations with fragile objects, hot liquids, or people susceptible to injury, like the very young or old.

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Identify your Use Case Use Case A Use Case B Catchbox with an Audio System Catchbox with a Computer To reduce setup time, each Catchbox Lite Receiver and Catchbox Lite Transmitter unit have been paired before being shipped. Catchbox Lite...
  • Page 6 Use Case A Catchbox with an Audio System Connect the power supply to the receiver and plug the cord into an AC power source. 2. Plug the included audio cable into the Receiver's balanced audio output and connect it to the input of your Audio System (mixer board, amplifier or other audio device).
  • Page 7 Plug the included USB audio adapter to to the computer’s USB port and connect it to the Receiver’s audio-output using provided audio cable. 2. Turn on both the Transmitter and the Receiver. 3. Go to your computer’s audio settings and enable the input signal from Catchbox. See detailed instructions on Page 26. POWER & AUDIO...
  • Page 8 Connect the Receiver to the power souce. Turn On the Receiver using the switch on the front panel of the device. The LED in the front panel will turn on green. Catchbox Lite...
  • Page 9 Step 4 Adjust the volume using the volume buttons on the Transmitter and the volume knob on the Receiver. Avoid excessive volume. Do not exceed 70 dBa for airborne noise. Catchbox Lite...
  • Page 10 Always properly lock the Transmitter unit, with the attached foam cap, into the Cover before use. Improperly locking the Transmitter, or a failed locking mechanism, will result in the Transmitter unit coming out during use, potentially leading to serious injury and/or property damage. Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 11: Throwing Catchbox

    Throwing Catchbox To throw the Catchbox microphone, find someone in the audience who wants to ask a question or make a comment. Make sure that the person and those around him or her are aware of the situation and are prepared to catch.

  • Page 12: Speaking Into Catchbox

    Speaking into Catchbox To use Catchbox, simply speak into the foam cap located on top of the Transmitter. An optimal distance of 20 cm / 8 in will provide the clearest sound while not blocking the face of the person speaking.

  • Page 13: Product Description

    3 Product Description Overview Catchbox Lite is the world’s first wireless throwable microphone intended for both small and medium sized audiences of up to 100 people. The soft cube can be quickly passed from one audience member to the next in crowded spaces, making it an easy and fun way to get audience members to ask questions and make comments, whether it be in a lecture, a meeting, a workshop, or even a conference.

  • Page 14: Ghz Radio Spectrum Overview

    2.4 GHz radio Spectrum Overview The Catchbox Lite uses the 2.4 GHz ISM frequency band as free to use without a license. While this is very convenient, it also creates limitations and drawbacks, mainly caused by the prevalence of other devices which also work in the same frequency band.

  • Page 15: General System Specifications

    Receiver Wireless Charger Included components: • Catchbox Lite Transmitter • Catchbox Cover • Catchbox Lite Receiver with power supply • Audio cable • USB-C audio data cable • Catchbox Wireless Charger with power supply (optional) Specifications 30 m / 100 ft...

  • Page 16: Transmitter Specifications

    Wireless: 4h Microphone element Battery charge time omni-directional USB: 2h Yes (Catchbox Wireless charger Audio frequency response 30 to 20000 Hz compatible proprietary protocol) Audio frequency response Frequency, Hz Note: Frequency response is measured with attached foam cap Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 17: Receiver Specifications

    Catchbox Lite Receiver Parts Power Switch Status LED Volume knob Antenna 1 & 2 Antenna port 1 & 2 Pairing button Audio output Power jack (USB-C) Specifications Weight 270 g / 9.5 oz Dimensions 13 x 12.5 x 3.5 mm (without antennas) / 5.1 x 5 x 1.4 in...

  • Page 18: Wireless Charger Specifications

    Wireless charging protocol Proprietary The Wireless Charger is optimized for charging only Catchbox products and will not charge other electronic devices such as mobile phones. Do not place electronic devices with the Wireless Charger as doing so may damage the Wireless Charger and/or the device placed on it.

  • Page 19: Catchbox Cover Specifications

    Catchbox Cover Specifications Parts 1) Opening for transmitter unit 2) Magnetic lock Specifications Weight 200 g / 7 oz Dimensions 18 x 18 x 18 cm / 7 x 7 x 7 in Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 20: Catchbox Microphone Unit

    Catchbox Microphone Unit Specifications Weight 365 g / 12.8 oz Dimensions 18 x 18 x 18 cm / 7 x 7 x 7 in Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 21: Operations

    5 Operations Opening the Catchbox Microphone The locking mechanism is composed of two magnets that attract each other when correctly aligned. Remove the Transmitter from the outer Cover by twisting it 90 degrees and pulling upwards. This motion will misalign the internal magnets and allow for easy removal of the Transmitter unit.

  • Page 22: Locking The Transmitter To The Cover

    Always properly lock the Transmitter unit and attached foam cap into the Cover before use. Improperly locking the Transmitter may result in the Transmitter unit coming free during use, which could potentially result in serious injury and/or property damage. Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Receiver

    Avoid excessive volume. Do not exceed 70dBa for airborne noise. Before turning on the device make sure the volume knob is turned to zero (fully counterclockwise), to ensure that no unexpected loud noises appear when !CAUTION! the device is turned on. Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Transmitter

    LEDs will briefly light up indicating the volume level. If the battery is critically low the Transmitter will not turn on and an LED will blink rapidly. In this case the battery can only be charged with the AC Power adapter Catchbox Lite...
  • Page 25 LEDs will briefly light up indicating the battery charge level. Hardware reset Press and hold the power button for approx. 10s. Green LED will light up indicating that device is powered. Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 26: Pairing The Transmitter And The Receiver

    Pairing the Transmitter and the Receiver In order to function properly, the Catchbox Lite Transmitter unit needs to be paired with a Catchbox Lite Receiver unit. To pair the two units, follow these steps: Turn on both devices and place them within 2 m / 6 ft of each other.

  • Page 27: Charging The Transmitter With The Usb Cable

    Always use the included Power supply to charge the Transmitter. Other devices may provide insu cient amount of power which will result in long charging time. Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 28: Charging The Transmitter With The Wireless Charger

    Place the Transmitter (securely attached inside the Cover) in its natural position to start the charging. Always ensure there are no foreign objects located between the Catchbox and the surface of the Wireless Charger. If all LEDs are blinking it indicates an error. Please see section Troubleshooting (page 29) Always use the included Power supply to power the Wireless Charger.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Volume level is too high. replace the cable and/or adapter. Decrease the volume on the Transmitter or the Receiver. Audio feedback Catchbox is situated too close to Move Catchbox away from the the loudspeakers. loudspeakers. Volume level is too high.
  • Page 30 Transmitter and the Wireless Charger. Catchbox on the Wireless Charger. blinking Catchbox is not properly placed on Place Catchbox at the center of the the Wireless Charger. Wireless Charger. The Transmitter is placed on the Place the Transmitter in Cover and place Wireless Charger without a Cover.

  • Page 31: Maintenance, Storage, And Disposal

    7 Maintenance, Storage, and Disposal Proper maintenance and storage of the Catchbox Lite wireless system will help ensure the product remains operational and safe to use. Improper maintenance or storage, in turn, can lead to equipment failure which can cause serious injury during use. Always refer to this user manual for proper maintenance, storage, and disposal instructions and do not throw away this user manual.
  • Page 32 To dispose of an old battery send the product back to the manufacturer or consult your local waste management professional. • Never throw away the battery or the product to a regular garbage container. Always use the specialized waste containers for electronics or batteries. Catchbox Lite...

  • Page 33: Certification

    8 Certification The Catchbox Lite wireless system consists of: • Catchbox Lite Transmitter (Model #: CB24TX002) • Catchbox Lite Receiver (Model #: CB24RX001) • Catchbox Wireless Charger (Model #: CBWCH0002 Catchbox Lite Transmitter Catchbox Lite Receiver (Model #: CB24TX002) (Model #: CB24RX001)
  • Page 34 The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Heath Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Catchbox Lite...
  • Page 35 www.catchbox.com...

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