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Astronaut CL
Owner's Manual
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Technical Audio for the 21
Century Classroom

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  • Page 1 Astronaut CL Owner's Manual Technical Audio for the 21 Century Classroom...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OWNER'S MANUAL For use with the following Astronaut CL systems. Index System No.: ASTRO-CLW001 | ASTRO-CLD001 | ASTRO-CLR001 GETTING STARTED 2–5 Important —Read First Contact Info Online Resources Shipping Kit Contents Astronaut Up Close Safety Precautions CETACEA SOUND CORP NEWS CENTER...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started IMPORTANT— READ FIRST Turn OFF special effects The Astronaut is an amplifi ed speaker Astronaut branded speaker systems are amplifi ed and designed When using an electronic source, turn off all equalizer or to plug into either mono or stereo sources of sound. Please check compression algorithm effects, commonly called “bass boost”, the model number of your speaker for input specifi...

  • Page 4: Shipping Kit Contents

    If any items are missing, please contact 1 of the following 3 power supply (PS) packages is included with your Cetacea Sound directly at (800) 556-1922. system. Refer to the original order documentation for system number (S/N). Astronaut CL Speaker...

  • Page 5: Astronaut Up Close

    Getting Started ASTRONAUT UP CLOSE TWIST Twist right to install / left to uninstall ON / OFF LED Green when on A – LINE INPUT Stereo/mono, 3.5 mm mini-jack B – LINE INPUT Stereo/mono, 3.5 mm mini-jack C – LINE INPUT Stereo/mono, 3.5 mm mini-jack DC POWER External power supply connector...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Getting Started SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Follow these instructions & use precautions Safeguard this equipment from high humidity conditions. Never force anything into the openings or source inputs of the speaker equipment. Read the instructions completely prior to attaching the speaker overhead. Do not use this equipment if it shows obvious signs of damage from shipping or dropping.

  • Page 7: Installation

    The following tools are recommended to mount the Astronaut channel (A, B, or C). Use microphones that offer a mono or stereo to a suspended ceiling tile. line output instead of microphone level output. Cetacea Sound microphones are compatible with the Astronaut. Use of other Phillips head screwdriver brands may result in unpredictable results and is not advised.

  • Page 8: Cabling Options

    Installation CABLING OPTIONS Cetacea Sound offers a variety of source and power cabling options to best support your specifi c installation project. Please ensure that all source and power cables are procured prior to installation. Please visit our website for ordering information.

  • Page 9: Ceiling Mount Instructions

    Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Ceiling Mount Kit Determine Speaker Location The Astronaut is very forgiving and does not need to be in the center of the room for the best sound quality. Typically, installers choose a location near the projector in order to share the same power source in the ceiling.
  • Page 10 Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 Tap Holes Into Ceiling Tile Diagrams Remove a ceiling tile and set it on a fi rm surface. Use the ceiling plate as a guide to mark all 5 holes at locations and B. Drill or tap ¼"...
  • Page 11 Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3 Mount Ceiling Plate and Bracket Diagrams Using the provided 4 aluminum bolts, fasten the ceiling plate to the top of the ceiling tile and ceiling bracket to the bottom of the ceiling tile. The bolts should be secured snugly; do not over-tighten.
  • Page 12 Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4 Mount Astronaut Speaker Diagrams a. Mount the Astronaut speaker to the ceiling bracket. Use a fi nger to locate the fi rst peg E. Align this peg with one of the four holes on the speaker base. All other pegs will fall into place accordingly.
  • Page 13 Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 5 Lock Astronaut Speaker with Security Eye Bolt Diagram Once the speaker is attached to the ceiling bracket, screw the eyebolt through the top of the ceiling plate and into the Astronaut base. NOTE The eye bolt prevents the Astronaut from being removed from below the false ceiling without fi...
  • Page 14 Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6 Secure Astronaut to Ceiling Truss (optional) Diagram If desired, use a suspension wire (not supplied) to attach the eye bolt to the ceiling truss. Ceiling Structure Ceiling Truss Suspension Wire False Ceiling...

  • Page 15: Source Connections

    Installation SOURCE CONNECTIONS Connect A/V equipment to the Astronaut The Astronaut can be hooked up to a variety of different A /V Common Sources devices. Please use high quality stereo/ mono cables (3.5 mm Projector Microphone mini jacks) when connecting your source equipment. The DVD / VHS Interactive Whiteboard ®...
  • Page 16 Installation SOURCE CONNECTIONS Connection diagrams Fixed Output | VCR/DVD Connections Input A,B, or C RCA Adapter* Stereo Cable* AUDIO In-line Volume Control or other attenuators* DVD / VCR Astronaut * Source cables sold separately. Variable Output | Projector Connections Stereo Cable* Audio-Out Input A, B or C Projector...

  • Page 17: Power Connection

    Installation POWER CONNECTION STEP 1 High Voltage Connection Wall Mount PS Desktop PS CAUTION Do not connect speaker to power until ceiling installation is completed and at least one source cable is connected. Removable Wall Mount Power Supply Choose this power supply when the AC outlet is near the mounting location.
  • Page 18 Installation POWER CONNECTION STEP 2 Low Voltage Connection Diagram The low power barrel connector can now be plugged into the speaker. Plugging /unplugging this connector will turn the speaker on and off. Source Cable Power Supply (plug in 1 (plug in 2 STEP 3 Power Up When the power supply connector barrel is plugged into the...

  • Page 19: Technical Support

    50%. Incorrect or unapproved power supplies Make sure CD/DVD’s or MP3 fi les are playing through your computer speakers before connecting Cetacea Sound speakers. STEP 1 b. Other Source Devices Check Connections Test multiple audio sources to isolate a device problem.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Technical Support TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STEP 3 DOs & DON'Ts Check Power Don’t use unapproved power supplies. They could permanently Verify that the green light is on at the speaker input panel. damage the amplifi er or other components in your speaker. Verify the sound source is “ON”...

  • Page 21: Contact Info

    Technical Support CONTACT INFO Technical Support Team Troubleshoot your product by visiting the Support section of our website. Here you can troubleshoot your product and fi nd useful installation tips. If you are still experiencing problems, please contact our Technical Support team. Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty FULL 2-YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS Cetacea Sound Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that, if the product MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE purchased from an authorized Cetacea Sound Dealer fails in normal use ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW...
  • Page 23 Notes PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP A COPY OF THIS GUIDE IN A SAFE PLACE...
  • Page 24 © 2012 Cetacea Sound Corp. All rights reserved. Covered by multiple international patents. All audio products are proudly made in the U.S.A. 9/12 200905-017...

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