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  • Page 1 U s e r M a n u a l...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Important safety instructions Overview Standard system components Optional components Activate Pod: Controls and connections Activate Station: Functions and indicators SECTION 2: 1. Determine set-up locations Initial Set-up 2. Plug in the charging station 3. Charge Activate components 5.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for Keep these instructions. long periods of time. Heed all warnings. 14. Unplug this apparatus during Follow all instructions. lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 4 SECTION 1: OVERVIEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING The standard configuration of the Activate System will contain: Small Group Pods Flexmike + Earbud Lanyard Activate Station with Power Supply Activate Mobile App PLEASE NOTE: Activate Station and Pods may be purchased as additions to an Access Classroom System for small group instruction.
  • Page 5 Standard Components (U.S. and Canada) Activate Station with power supply Activate Pod with rechargeable battery pack FM-EBL Flexmike pendant transceiver with earbud lanyard and battery pack NH2.5V 2.5V NiMH rechargeable battery pack for Pods NH2.4V 2.4V NiMH rechargeable battery pack for Flexmike 24V-1.75-NA 24V/1.75A power supply for ACT USB-MCB...
  • Page 6 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Equipment which may be part of your system: Additional Pods 2nd Flexmike + Earbud Lanyard for Team Teaching Remote Control Mute Sharemike Handheld Microphone Optional Accessories Activate Pod with rechargeable battery pack FM-EBL Flexmike pendant transceiver with earbud lanyard and battery pack FCHRC1 Handheld remote control with battery pack...
  • Page 7 POD CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 1. CHARGING INDICATOR: this light 6. LOUDSPEAKER: the internal is red when charging, and green to loudspeaker distributes the teacher’s indicate charging complete. voice. 2. POWER/LOW BATTERY INDICATOR: 7. MICROPHONES: the internal this light blinks blue when powered microphones that pick up the on, turns solid blue when ready for student’s voice are located at each...
  • Page 8 ACTIVATE STATION: CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS 1. POWER/SLEEP: press and hold 6. AUDIO OUTPUT VOLUME: adjusts to place the Activate Station and the level of ALD or recording devices classroom audio system into sleep plugged into the 3.5mm audio output mode.
  • Page 9 Activate to a mobile device. Download the 19. DC POWER INPUT: plug the primary Lightspeed Activate app from the 24V/1.75A power supply into this jack. iOS App Store or Google Play for complete instructions.

  • Page 10: Section 2

    SECTION 2: INITIAL SET-UP 1. DETERMINE SET-UP LOCATION Activate Station: The Activate Station organizes and charges the Pods and microphone(s) and also wirelessly connects audio to the classroom audio system and your mobile device. Set it up in a convenient place near a power source, and that is highly accessible for both teachers and students.
  • Page 11 6. The green link light will begin blinking as it searches for its paired classroom audio base station (Redcat, Topcat, 955 or Access Link). Note: If Activate System is being added to an existing Lightspeed audio system, please refer to the Registration Procedure at www.lightspeed-tek.com/accessregistration for...
  • Page 12 Pods/Remote/Sharemike charging ports. The charging light will turn red to indicate normal charging. When fully charged, it will turn green. If your Activate System was purchased together with a Lightspeed audio system (Redcat, Topcat, 955 or Access Link), all components were registered (paired) together at the factory.
  • Page 13 5. REGISTER ANY NEW ACTIVATE SYSTEM COMPONENTS If the Activate Station and Pods were purchased separately from the Lightspeed classroom audio system, the new components will need to be registered (paired) with the audio system for operation. Please visit the Lightspeed website at www.lightspeed-tek.com/accessregistration to obtain registration instructions.
  • Page 14 Activate 3. Begin by pressing the Bluetooth 1 pairing button on the back of your Activate Station to connect to the Lightspeed system for remote control functionality. Once paired, any registered Pods, if purchased, will appear on the mobile app.
  • Page 15 8. SET UP THE FLEXMIKE + EARBUD Initial Setup • Locate the earbud lanyard • Hang your Flexmike on the lanyard opposite the magnetic clasp. • Plug the earbud into the headphone connection on the Flexmike. • NOTE: if you prefer to wear the earbud in your left ear: - Turn the lanyard around so the earbud goes up to your left ear.
  • Page 16 9. SET THE PODS OUT IN THE CLASSROOM The Pods should be placed in the middle of student groups or learning stations as follows: • Placed on a stable, flat surface • Within 3-6 feet of all students in that group •...
  • Page 17 10. TEST GENERAL SYSTEM OPERATION 1. From your mobile device, open the Lightspeed Activate App. 2. Select the classroom speaker and begin speaking into your microphone. You should hear your voice at a comfortable, but not loud volume level. Tap the mute button to ensure that is working properly.
  • Page 18 11. SETTING SYSTEM VOLUME LEVELS To allow for maximum flexibility, the Flexmike, Pods and classroom audio system all have independent volume controls. To set the proper volume for your classroom, place the microphone around your neck and take the following steps: Flexmike Volume (classroom speaker and Pods) To adjust, use the up/down buttons on the Flexmike.
  • Page 19 ACTIVATE STATION: OUTPUT TO ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICE (ALD) ALD Transmitter 1. Turn the Audio Out volume control 4. With the Access system and ALD on the Activate front panel all the way turned on, speak into the Flexmike down. and slowly adjust the AUDIO OUT volume control on the Activate 2.

  • Page 20: Section 3

    2. Remove the Pods from Activate Station and place them on the group tables. • Note the location of the Pod numbers. 3. Open the Lightspeed Activate app on your mobile device and begin instruction. Use the app to: •...
  • Page 21 DAILY OPERATION CON’T Function Command Description Whole Class Press class Activates classroom speaker to distribute Instruction button teacher’s voice to the entire room. Small Group Press Pod # Connect to each individual student group Instruction Pod. The Pod # button will light and a tone will sound in the earbud when connected (1-2 seconds).

  • Page 22: Section 4

    The Activate mobile app allows teachers to utilize their device video camera synced together with the Activate system audio to capture key moments in the classroom. Through the Bluetooth audio link, the App will seamlessly sync up the selected audio source (teacher microphone or Pods) with the video you have recorded.
  • Page 23 2. AUDIO ONLY RECORDING In addition to video recording, teachers can record just the audio of a lesson or student interaction. 1. Tap the record tab • Verify the Bluetooth audio connection is present as indicated by a “headphone” icon in the lower left hand corner.
  • Page 24 3. REMOTE RECORDING Remote recording allows the teacher to use his/her primary mobile device to start a recording on a secondary mobile device (on a tripod in the front of the classroom for example). During remote recording, the teacher can select pods or class as normal while the secondary device is capturing video synced with that selected audio.
  • Page 25 4. RECORDING LIBRARY AND PLAYBACK All of your captured video, audio and photo files are organized and stored in the library tab for easy review. 1. Select the Library tab • Select from video, audio or photo library at the top of the screen 2.
  • Page 26 AUTO UPLOAD TO GOOGLE DRIVE 5. Automatic file upload to Google Drive • It is possible to automatically upload files to Google Drive by choosing ‘Upload to Google Drive’ in the App settings. • When connected to Google Drive, files will automatically upload.

  • Page 27: Section 5

    SECTION 4: ADDITIONAL OPERATION INFORMATION...
  • Page 28 ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE WITH ACTIVATE APP Additional volume adjustments: On the Volume tab, the teacher can adjust headphone volume, Microphone #1 and #2 volume, Pod to Class sharing, and volume level on the Access amplifier audio input, and Activate Audio In and Out. Teacher tracker: If your system is equipped with a second microphone, this feature allows a teacher to see...
  • Page 29 ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE WITH ACTIVATE APP CONT’D Mic to Mic: If your system is equipped with a second Flexmike, the Activate app allows you to activate Mic to Mic mode where two teachers can have a direct 2-way conversation with each other. Toggle the Mic to Mic function ON in the Settings tab and an icon will appear on the remote screen.
  • Page 30 Pressing this will return the Activate App to its original settings, including volume levels. Unpair: Press this button to unpair your mobile device from the Activate system. This is useful if you wish to take your device to pair up with a system next door.
  • Page 31 CHARGING PODS #9-12 If your system was equipped with more than 8 Pods, those additional Pods will need to be charged using the provided USB cable from the back of the Activate Station. Charging: • Connect the included charging cable(s) to any of the USB CHARGING OUTPUT ports on the back of Activate Station.
  • Page 32 TIPS AND TRICKS TO SUCCESSFUL USE CONT’D Student group sharing • The Activate app allows one student group to address the whole class. On the Activate app, press Pod #, then press center class button (or swipe Pod to class icon). The class button will light and Pod # button will flash momentarily, then will light and a tone will sound in the earbud when connected (1-2 seconds).
  • Page 33 DAILY OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS USING A REMOTE CONTROL Remove the Pods from the charger and place them on the group tables. • The Pods will stay powered on while charging when the switch is left in the on position. • Note the location of the Pod numbers. Power / Mute Remove the Flexmike from the charger and put...
  • Page 34 DAILY OPERATION CON’T Using the handheld remote: Function Command Description Whole Class Press center Activates classroom speaker to distribute Instruction button teachers voice to the entire class. Pod Selection Press #1-6 Connect to an individual Pod. The Pod # button will light and a tone will sound in the earbud when connected (1-2 seconds).

  • Page 35: Section 6

    In the event a component needs to be replaced or an additional component is added down the road, it will need to be registered. Please refer to the Registration Guide provided with the new components or on the Lightspeed website. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Overview of batteries The Pods and Flexmike contain rechargeable battery packs that require daily charging.
  • Page 36 • Ensure the proper teacher microphone is being used. - If there are 2 microphones with the Activate system, each Flexmike must be paired together with each teacher’s specific mobile device. - Check microphone status indicator light (1 or 2) is on. Ensure you are using the...
  • Page 37 If the microphone still does not link up (turn solid blue), it may need to be re- registered to the Access amplifier. Please refer to the Activate registration guide on the Lightspeed website. If there is a second remote, check to see if that operates correctly.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D PROBLEM: Feedback or squealing from Pod SOLUTION: • Make sure the teacher’s Flexmike is 2 feet or more away from the Pod. Operation at very close distance can cause feedback. • Try turning the volume down on the Pod. •...
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D PROBLEM: Activate app shows message “Activate Station is out of range or has no power”: SOLUTION: • This indicates the Bluetooth signal between your device and the Activate Station are having trouble communicating, usually due to range between the mobile device and the Activate Station.

  • Page 40: Section 6

    3. Warranty on earbud lanyard, Lightspeed NiMH rechargeable battery packs and other cables and minor accessories is one (1) year. 4. Prepaid shipping label provided by Lightspeed for warranty repairs within the United States. Customers outside the U.S. should refer to the Lightspeed website (www.
  • Page 41 ET CONSCIENTE DES RISQUE ENCOURUS. This product is listed to UL standards and requirements for electrical safety by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 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”).
  • Page 42 Ce produit est certifié conforme aux normes et aux exigences UL en matière de sécurité électrique par Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Lightspeed Technologies a lancé un programme de recyclage de produits en Europe conformément à la directive de l’Union Européenne 2002/96/CE relative aux déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques (directive «...
  • Page 43 SAFETY WARNINGS AND CERTIFICATIONS FCC Notice to user This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
  • Page 44 NOTICE FOR USB NOTE: Lightspeed is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 45 EU Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directives EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RED 2014/53/EU Manufacturer: Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. Address: 11509 SW Herman Rd, Tualatin, Oregon 97062 We herewith declare that the following systems comply with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of the Directive based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.
  • Page 46 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS SPEAKER PODS Battery power: 2.5V NiMH battery pack Battery life: 10+ hours (fully charged) Power output: 1 Watt per speaker Integrated Speaker: 1” high output speaker Integrated microphones: Omni-directional electret (x2) Audio output: 3.5mm jack Battery charging: 2 contacts for cradle charging + 5V/0.3A DC input Wireless communication: Access Technology (1.9 GHz)
  • Page 47 iOS DEVICE COMPATIBILITY iPhone: iOS 9 or higher ANDROID DEVICE COMPATIBILITY Android Lollipop 5.0 or higher...
  • Page 48 Access to powerful in-the-moment insights to the learning process. Our audio and video solutions improve student engagement, enable teachers to activate small groups, and encourage collaboration. 11509 SW HERMAN ROAD TUALATIN, OREGON 97062 TOLL FREE: 800.732.8999 PHONE: 503.684.5538 FAX: 503.684.3197 LIGHTSPEED-TEK.COM MN0550US01-4...

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