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LightSpeed Technologies TOPCAT User Manual

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  • Page 1 TOPCAT Classroom Audio System U s e r M a n u a l...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • USE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOR POWER CONNECTIONS. The specified by the manufacturer, TOPCAT system uses standard 100 – 240VAC power. Obtain the services of Do not use the apparatus near or sold with the apparatus. a licensed electrician when supplying and connecting power to the ceiling water.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PageFirst Interface Amplifying External Audio Equipment Output to Assistive Listening Device (ALD) SECTION 4: Common Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting TOPCAT and Media Connector Registration Set-up and Operation of the REDMIKE VC and TOPCAT SECTION 5: Five-Year Limited Warranty Warranty, Safety Safety Warnings &...

  • Page 4: System Components And Unpacking

    ® Hardware for optional wall-mounting of Media Connector and ISR TOPCAT OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Optional equipment which may be part of your TOPCAT system: Media Connector and Power Supply REDMIKE® Share Handheld Mic & Charger Cable Cradle Charger and Power Supply DC Extension Cable REDMIKE®...
  • Page 5 TOPCAT SIDE PANEL CONTROLS AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS CONNECTIONS Equipment which may be part of your TOPCAT: Standard Components (U.S. and Canada) 1. Ch A VOlUmE: Controls the volume level for microphone set TOPCAT all-in-one ceiling mount system to channel A. It is preset at the 24V-2.5-NA...

  • Page 6: Media Connector Controls And Connections

    Media Connector and the connector. button on the TOPCAT module TOPCAT. This LED will glow green will cause the two modules to while the system modules remain synchronize as an operating linked.

  • Page 7: Redmike Vc

    REDMIKE VC (Volume Control) CONTROLS CRADLE CHARGER CONTROLS AND AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 1. POWER/mUTE BUTTON source to wirelessly transmit 1. ChARgE INDICATORS: The light 2. DC POWER PORT: Connect the audio to be played through the glows red while the REDMIKE is DC power cord here.

  • Page 8: Section 2

    Press the POWER button on the Media Connector. The blue LED will glow. purchased, repeat these steps. NOTE: since the TOPCAT is mounted in the ceiling, the Media Connector is used This microphone will be marked to remotely power the system on and off.

  • Page 9: Charging The Redmike Vc

    Always use a Lightspeed rechargeable sensing battery. Replacement AA NiMH the sound level. batteries may only be purchased through Lightspeed Technologies (part # NH2A27). 1. Plug power cord into the cradle NORmAlIzINg AUDIO SOURCE VOlUmE lEVElS charger and then plug the AC end into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 10: Audio Integration

    It is not necessary to increase the intensity of your voice—the audio system provides adequate amplification (approximately 5 – 10 TopCAT dB) above ambient room noises. • Avoid wearing jewelry that may rub or bump against the microphone. • Turn the REDMIKE VC off during private conversations with a student, parent, or other classroom visitor.

  • Page 11: Redmike Share

    SECTION 3: REDMIKE SHARE: CHARGING OPTIONAl Before use, the REDMIKE Share should be charged. It will take 8-10 hours for the REDMIKE Share to obtain a full charge. A fully charged REDMIKE Share will last for over 7 hours of use. If the microphone is used daily, it should be ACCESSORIES kept plugged into the charging cradle - REDMIKE Share can be left connected to a cradle charger for up two weeks without causing degradation to battery...

  • Page 12: Initial Set-Up

    TOPCAT. excessive distortion in the audio. 4. When the page is over, the audio from the TOPCAT returns to normal volume level. (For full installation details, refer to the TOPCAT Installation Guide.)

  • Page 13: Output To Assistive Listening Device (Ald)

    SOlUTION: follow these steps to eliminate static. • Confirm signal is being received at the ISR on the TOPCAT. The IR • Ensure sensor is in optimum signal light will be red (green for location (refer to sensor placement channel B) indicating a signal is in Installation Guide).

  • Page 14: Topcat And Media Connector Registration

    1. Turn the TOPCAT power on. The indicated on the back of the Mic. blue LED on the Media Connector REMEMBER: This equipment Use the following table to determine if your TOPCAT and Media Connector are registered. will glow. supplements the user’s voice so they are able to speak in a 2.

  • Page 15: Five-Year Limited Warranty

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Caution: To maintain the compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guideline, place Media Connector & TOPCAT at least 20 cm from nearby persons.

  • Page 16: Précautions De Sécurité Et Certifications

    • En contactant le revendeur ou un technicien expérimenté en radio/télévision Attention : afin d’assurer la conformité aux exigences de la FCC en matière d’exposition aux RF, placez le Media Connector et le TOPCAT à une distance de 20 cm minimum des personnes les plus proches.

  • Page 17: System Specifications

    (ceiling 12ft Panel Size 16.25” x 8.25” / 3.66 or less) Frequency Response 60 Hz - 18 kHz @ 10dB Mounting Integrated on TOPCAT ceiling clip / wall Impedance 4 Ohms bracket Power Handling 20W RMS Receiving Diodes Power Input AC: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.5A...
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