Charging The Redmike Vc; Tips To Obtain Optimum Audio Performance - Lightspeed TOPCAT Installation Manual

10. CHARGING THE REDMIKE VC

Before use, the REDMIKE VC should be charged. It will take 8-10 hours for the
REDMIKE VC to obtain a full charge. A fully charged REDMIKE VC will last for
over 7 hours of use. If microphones are used daily, they should be kept in the
cradle – microphones can be left in a cradle charger constantly for up to 2 weeks
without causing degradation to battery life.
A red light on the charging cradle indicates the REDMIKE VC is charging.
A green light indicates that charging is complete and a full charge has
been reached. A blinking light indicates a charging or sensing error. See
Troubleshooting section of the User Manual for for more information.
REDMIKE VC incorporates alkaline protection into the microphone design.
Always use a Lightspeed rechargeable sensing battery. Replacement AA NiMH
batteries may only be purchased through Lightspeed Technologies (part #
NH2A27).
1. Plug power cord into the cradle
charger and then plug the AC end
into an electrical outlet.
2. Ensure that the REDMIKE VC is
turned off.
3. Place the REDMIKE VC into the
cradle. The LED on the cradle
will glow red indicating charging
has started. When the REDMIKE
VC is fully charged, the LED on
the cradle charger will change to
green.
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11. TIPS TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM AUDIO
PERFORMANCE
• Speak in a natural voice. A normal
conversational speech level will
provide an adequate signal.
It is not necessary to increase
the intensity of your voice—the
audio system provides adequate
amplification (approximately 5 – 10
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. You can also cover the LED
lens on top of the REDMIKE VC to
block the signal.
• Recharge microphone(s) each
night. When recharged nightly,
the microphone will last through a
typical school day.
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