LightSpeed Technologies Topcat Manuel utilisateur

Marque: LightSpeed Technologies

Modèle: Topcat

Catégorie: Équipement musical supplémentaire

Taper: Manuel utilisateur

User Manual

Classroom Audio System

TOPCAT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONT’D

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use the apparatus near

water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than

the other. A grounding- type

plug has two blades and a

third grounding prong. The

wide blade or the third prong

is provided for your safety. If

the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of

the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord

from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/

accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand,

tripod, bracket or table

specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of

time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have

fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been

dropped.

15. When the mains plug or

appliance coupler is used as

the disconnect device, it shall

remain readily accessible.

16. Please keep the unit in a good

ventilation environment.

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To avoid potential equipment damage and/or serious injury, READ AND

FOLLOW all safety precautions when installing the TOPCAT. WARNINGS are

included throughout the procedural steps in this guide, and are repeated below

for emphasis.

• USE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOR POWER CONNECTIONS. The

TOPCAT system uses standard 100 – 240VAC power. Obtain the services of

a licensed electrician when supplying and connecting power to the ceiling

enclosure. BE SURE electrical installation complies with local building

codes. Improperly installing and/or connecting power to the system may

result in EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, serious INJURY and/or DEATH.

• DO NOT INSTALL ALONE. The ceiling enclosure weighs approximately 20

lbs (9 kg), and requires at least two people to install. DO NOT install alone.

• USE SUITABLE LADDERS. use proper ladders or support platforms when

installing the TOPCAT enclosure. DO NOT stand on chairs, tables, or other

unsuitable surfaces.

• SUPPORT THE CEILING ENCLOSURE PROPERLY. DO NOT allow the

full weight of the ceiling enclosure to rest on the tile grid of the ceiling.

The ceiling enclosure is designed to be suspended at TWO POINTS by

suspension wires (secured to rafters or other suitable building structure) and

to rest LIGHTLY on the tile grid.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: 2 Important Safety Instructions

Overview 6 System Components and Unpacking

7 Optional Components

Controls & Connections

9 TOPCAT Side Panel

10 Media Connector

12 REDMIKE VC

13 Cradle Charger

SECTION 2: 14 1. Turn the System On

Daily Operation 15 2. Operating the REDMIKE VC

16 3. Charging the REDMIKE VC

17 4. Using the Media Connector

18 5. Audio Integration

19 6. Tips to Obtain Optimum Audio

Performance

SECTION 3: REDMIKE Share

Daily Operation 20 Controls & Connectios

21 Charging

22 Initial Set-up

22 PageFirst Interface

23 Amplifying External Audio Equipment

24 Output to Assistive Listening Device (ALD)

SECTION 4: 25 Common Problems and Solutions

Troubleshooting 26 TOPCAT and Media Connector Registration

27 Set-up and Operation of the REDMIKE VC

and TOPCAT

SECTION 5: 28 Five-Year Limited Warranty

Warranty, Safety 29 Safety Warnings & Certiﬁcations

& Speciﬁcations 30 Précautions de Sécurité et Certiﬁcations

31 Declarations of Conformity

32 System Speciﬁcations

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3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

1. Overview 2. Daily Operation

3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING

The standard conﬁguration of the TOPCAT

will contain:

Cradle Charger and

Power Supply

REDMIKE® VC

Volume Control

Microphone

TOPCAT

Media Connector

and Power Supply

SECTION 1:

OVERVIEW

SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING

CONT’D

Audio Cable Kit

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

Optional equipment which may be part of your TOPCAT system:

REDMIKE® Share

Handheld Mic &

Charger Cable

DC Extension Cable

Hardware for optional

wall-mounting of

Media Connector

and ISR

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Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

1. Overview 2. Daily Operation

3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

Standard Components (U.S. and Canada)

TC TOPCAT all-in-one ceiling mount system

24V-2.5-NA 24V/2.5A power supply for TOPCAT

RMV REDMIKE VC microphone with battery

NH2A27 AA NiMH rechargeable sensing battery for REDMIKE

AC-RMLC2 REDMIKE lavaliere cord

RMCC REDMIKE cradle charger

5V-1.0-NA 5V/1.0A power supply

MC Media Connector with power supply

MSC3535 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable

CA-AD-RCA2-35 Dual RCA jack – 3.5mm stereo plug adapter

Standard Components (Outside U.S. and Canada)

TC-1881 TOPCAT all-in-one ceiling mount system

24V-2.5-__ 24V/2.5A power supply for TOPCAT (specify country)

RMV REDMIKE VC microphone with battery

NH2A27 AA NiMH rechargeable sensing battery for REDMIKE

AC-RMLC2 REDMIKE lavaliere cord

RMCC-INT REDMIKE cradle charger (universal plug attachments)

5V-1.0-INT 5V/1.0A power supply (universal plug attachments)

MC-1881 Media Connector with power supply

MSC3535 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable

CA-AD-RCA2-35 Dual RCA jack – 3.5mm stereo plug adapter

Optional Accessories

RMS

REDMIKE Share handheld microphone w/battery pack

NH2APK

AA Rechargeable battery (REDMIKE Share)

MC-TK250LTM

Noise-canceling headset microphone

AC-TCC7

Charging cable for REDMIKE Share

RCA6

6’ dual RCA audio cable

RCA24

24’ dual RCA audio cable

MMC2535

Audio patch cable (2.5 mm mono to 3.5 mm mono)

DCPEX-__

50’ plenum rated DC Power cable kit (specify country)

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Equipment which may be part of your TOPCAT:

TOPCAT SIDE PANEL CONTROLS AND

CONNECTIONS

1. CH A VOLUME: Controls the

volume level for microphone set

to channel A. It is preset at the

factory to its 12 o’clock position.

Turn clockwise to increase volume

or counter clockwise to decrease

volume.

2. CH B VOLUME: Controls the

volume level for microphone set

to channel B. It is preset at the

factory to its 12 o’clock position.

Turn clockwise to increase volume

or counter clockwise to decrease

volume.

3. AUX POWER INPUT

CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL):

For use during installations where

AC power is not available in the

ceiling. Accepts 24VDC, 2.5A

connector from an external power

supply.

4. PAGEFIRST INPUT AND ADJUST:

Connect the input from optional

PageFirst sensor when interfacing

with the building’s paging system.

Use the ADJ control to adjust the

sensitivity if needed.

5. REGISTRATION BUTTON: This

button is used to synchronize

the TOPCAT with the Media

Connector.

24V 2.5A

Paging

Input

Microphone

Registration

ADJ

CH B CH A

SIDE VIEW

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4. Troubleshooting

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PAIRING

POWER

REGISTRATION

ALD

LINK

REGISTR

POWER

MEDIA CONNECTOR CONTROLS

AND CONNECTIONS

CONT’D

1. SYSTEM POWER SWITCH:

System power is turned on or off

with this pushbutton. When power

is on, the blue power LED lights.

2. REGISTRATION PUSHBUTTON:

Pushing the registration button in

conjunction with the registration

button on the TOPCAT module

will cause the two modules to

synchronize as an operating

system. Refer to the Registration

Procedure in this manual.

3. ALD AUDIO OUTPUT: 3.5mm

stereo jack sends audio signal

to external equipment such as a

recorder or an assistive listening

device like Lightspeed’s 370

Personal FM System.

4. ALD AUDIO VOLUME

CONTROL: Adjusts the audio

signal level output through the

ALD audio output connector.

5. RF LINK LED: This LED is lit

anytime the RF link is established

between Media Connector and the

TOPCAT. This LED will glow green

while the system modules remain

linked.

6. REGISTRATION LED: The amber

LED blinks when a link is being

established. The registration LED

goes out and the link LED is solid

green when the link is established.

7. POWER LED: This LED glows blue

when the system is powered on.

AUDIO

VOLUME

AUDIO

1.0A5V

1. POWER CABLE INPUT: Plug the

power supply (5V/1.0A) into this

jack.

2. FOUR AUDIO INPUTS: Connect

standard audio devices to any

of the 3.5mm stereo inputs. A

provided cable allows connectivity

to RCA stereo outputs common on

DVD players and televisions

3. VOLUME CONTROL: Controls

the output volume of the media

connector.

MEDIA CONNECTOR CONTROLS

AND CONNECTIONS

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4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

1. CHARGE INDICATORS: The light

glows red while the REDMIKE is

charging. When fully charged, the

light will glow green. A blinking

red light indicates that no battery

is sensed, (REDMIKE Yellow

Protective Tab may not have been

completely removed—see page

12, item 4.) A blinking green LED

means a non-Lightspeed battery

has been installed (possibly an

alkaline battery).

2. DC POWER PORT: Connect the

DC power cord here.

3. OPTIONAL CHARGING PORT:

Plug the charging cord for

the optional REDMIKE Share

microphone here.

CRADLE CHARGER CONTROLS AND

CONNECTIONS

REDMIKE VC (Volume Control) CONTROLS

AND CONNECTIONS

1. POWER/MUTE BUTTON

2. POWER/LOW BATTERY

INDICATOR:

A blue light

indicates the REDMIKE VC is on

and fully charged. A red light

indicates a charge is needed.

3. BATTERY COMPARTMENT: To

open, slide the door downward.

The battery should only be

replaced by a Lightspeed AA

rechargeable sensing battery (part

#NH2A27).

4. YELLOW PROTECTIVE TAB:

Slide the battery compartment

door and remove this disposable

protective tab before use.

5. AUDIO/MICROPHONE INPUT:

Use this input to plug in a laptop,

MP3 player or other audio

source to wirelessly transmit

audio to be played through the

system. Alternatively, an external

microphone can be connected.

6. CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH (CH

A/B): Use this to choose channel

A or B. If you are using a single

microphone, we recommend using

channel A.

7. VOLUME CONTROLS (UP -

DOWN)

8. CHARGER CONTACTS (+ -):

These contacts interface with the

charging tabs when the REDMIKE

VC is placed in the RMCC cradle

charger.

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5. Warranty, Safety

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SECTION 2:

DAILY

OPERATION

1. TURN THE SYSTEM ON

Press the POWER button on the Media Connector. The blue LED will glow.

NOTE: since the TOPCAT is mounted in the ceiling, the Media Connector is used

to remotely power the system on and off.

2. OPERATING THE REDMIKE VC

1. Ensure the REDMIKE VC is fully

charged. The charger LED will

glow green.

2. Remove the REDMIKE VC from the

cradle charger and turn it on.

3. Slip the REDMIKE VC with lanyard

around the neck and position the

top of the microphone just below

the collarbone. NOTE: Positioning

of the REDMIKE VC is critical for

proper volume adjustment.

4. Speak using a conversational level

and TOPCAT will evenly distribute

your voice throughout the room.

5. The TOPCAT has been set-up to

provide optimum volume level

during installation.

REMEMBER: This equipment

supplements the user’s voice

so they are able to speak in a

conversational tone. Having the

volume set too high will result in

feedback and listener fatigue.

6. To ﬁne-tune the volume, use the

up/down buttons on the back of

the REDMIKE VC.

NOTE: the REDMIKE VC has 4

volume levels up and 4 levels

down from the mid point (9 levels

total).

7. If a second REDMIKE VC was

purchased, repeat these steps.

This microphone will be marked

with a “CH. B” sticker on the back,

indicating it is preset to channel B.

8. To use the REDMIKE VC as

a handheld pass-around

microphone:

a. unclip the lanyard,

b. hold the lower portion of the

microphone,

c. ensure the IR emitter is facing

outward,

d. position the top of the

microphone at about

collarbone height.

PAIRING

POWER

REGISTRATION

ALD

LINK

REGISTR

POWER

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3. Optional

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4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

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(For setup instructions, refer to the installation guide)

The Media Connector can be used as the primary volume control for the audio

sources you’ve connected.

1. Connect the audio source(s) to the Media Connector using the 3.5mm cables

provided.

2. Set the audio source volume

to provide sound through the

TOPCAT.

3. Use the Media Connector volume

control to increase or decrease

the sound level.

4. USING THE MEDIA CONNECTOR

USB

POWER

AUDIO

VOLUME

AUDIO

1.0A5V

NORMALIZING AUDIO SOURCE VOLUME LEVELS

Use the Media Connector as the master audio volume control for the classroom.

When two or more audio sources are connected, you will need to normalize

volume settings by setting all connected audio sources to the same sound level

while leaving the Media Connector volume control set to its center setting. The

Media Connector is an audio mixer using a master volume control to adjust the

volume of all audio sources at once. Use the following procedure to set audio

source volumes:

1. Connect the multimedia audio sources to the Media Connector using the

3.5mm cables provided.

2. Set the master volume control on the Media Connector to its center position.

3. Turn on an audio source that does not have an accessible audio level control.

(DVD, VCR player)

4. Adjust the Media Connector master volume control so the audio level playing

through the speaker is appropriate for the classroom.

5. Turn off the ﬁrst audio source.

6. Turn on the second audio source. Use its volume control to balance the audio

output to the same audio level played through the speaker as the ﬁrst source.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the remaining audio sources.

8. Now, the Media Connector’s master volume can be used to increase or

decrease the volume level for all audio sources as desired.

3. CHARGING THE REDMIKE VC

Before use, the REDMIKE VC should be charged. It will take 8-9 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 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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5. Warranty, Safety

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5. AUDIO INTEGRATION

The Media Connector is designed to integrate multiple audio sources quickly

and easily.

• 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.

6. TIPS TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM AUDIO

PERFORMANCE

AUDIO

VOLUME

AUDIO

1.0A5V

TopCAT

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1. POWER SWITCH: slide switch up

for on and down for off.

2. POWER/CHARGE INDICATOR:

this light glows blue when turned

on and turns off to indicate low

battery level. When charging, the

light glows red.

3. AUDIO INPUT: plug a laptop, MP3

player or other audio device into

this jack to wirelessly transmit the

audio signal to be played through

the system.

4. CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH

(CH A/B): Located in the battery

compartment, this switch is set to

channel B at the factory.

5. CHARGER INPUT: Plug the

charging cable from the REDMIKE

cradle charger into this jack.

REDMIKE SHARE: CONTROLS AND

CONNECTIONS

SECTION 3:

OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES

1. Ensure that the REDMIKE Share is

turned off.

2. Make sure the cradle charger

is plugged into a wall outlet.

Connect one end of the charging

cable into the jack labeled

CHARGER on the bottom of the

REDMIKE Share.

3. Plug the other end into the

charging jack on the back of the

cradle charger.

4. The LED on the microphone will

glow red to indicate charging.

5. Leave the REDMIKE Share

plugged in overnight (8-10 hours)

to obtain a full charge.

REDMIKE SHARE: CHARGING

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

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

life.

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5. Warranty, Safety

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REDMIKE SHARE: INITIAL SET-UP

1. Ensure the TOPCAT is on. The

blue LED on the Media Connector

will glow.

2. Turn on the REDMIKE Share

by sliding the switch to the up

position.

3. Grip the barrel in the center

section. Avoid covering the

infrared emitters just below the

microphone grille. This could

interrupt signal transmission.

4. Use a ﬂat blade screwdriver

to slowly adjust the channel B

volume on the TOPCAT so that

the user can barely hear their

own voice while speaking into the

PAGEFIRST INTERFACE

This optional feature interfaces with an independent classroom paging system.

When the page is broadcast, all audio from the system is muted, ensuring

important and even emergency school-wide messages are never missed.

microphone.

REMEMBER: This equipment is designed to supplement and distribute the user’s

voice so they are able to speak in a conversational tone. Having the volume set

too high will result in feedback and listener fatigue.

(For full installation details, refer to the TOPCAT Installation Guide.)

How it works:

1. PageFirst sensor clip is

hung around the lead wires

attached to the classroom

paging speaker.

2. The clip is connected to the

TOPCAT.

3. As a page is broadcast, the

sensor clip detects the audio

signal through induction

and immediately mutes the

TOPCAT.

4. When the page is over, the

audio from the TOPCAT

returns to normal volume

level.

24V 2.5A

Paging

Input

Microphone

Registration

ADJ

CH B CH A

USING THE REDMIKE VC TO AMPLIFY

EXTERNAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT

The REDMIKE VC includes a 3.5mm audio input jack to connect to an audio

source like a laptop or MP3 player. The REDMIKE VC will transmit the audio

signal to be played through the system.

If your system includes two REDMIKE VCs, we recommend using channel B

(student mike) to amplify the external audio equipment so the teacher’s volume

on the channel A (teacher mike) does not have to be adjusted.

To determine which REDMIKE VC is set to channel B, you can look at the label or

switch on the back of the microphone.

1. Adjust the volume of your laptop

or MP3 device to about 25% of

maximum.

2. Plug your external audio equipment

(for example, laptop), into the input

on the REDMIKE VC labeled “INPUT”

using a 3.5mm patch cable.

2. Adjust the volume of the REDMIKE

VC or audio source to achieve desired

loudness.

NOTE: turning up the volume too

high on the audio source can cause

excessive distortion in the audio.

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

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Accessories

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5. Warranty, Safety

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1. Turn the ALD (Assistive Listening

Device) volume control on the

Media Connector front panel all

way the down.

2. Determine the size and type of

audio input jack on the device as

many manufacturers’ products

differ in connector size and shape.

The Lightspeed 370 Personal FM

System requires a 3.5mm to 3.5mm

patch cable (part# MMC3535).

3. Connect a patch cable from the

ALD’s microphone jack or AUX

input to the 3.5mm audio jack

labeled “ALD OUT” on the front of

the Media Connector.

4. Adjust the volume control on the

ALD’s receiver to maximum output.

NOTE: This is to set the maximum

allowable signal from

the Media Connector.

5. With the TOPCAT and ALD turned

on, speak into the REDMIKE VC

and slowly adjust the ALD

volume control until the

appropriate audio level is

attained in the ALD’s receiver

headphones.

OUTPUT TO ASSISTIVE LISTENING

DEVICE (ALD)

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ALD Receiver

ALD Transmitter

ALL PROBLEMS: most problems are

related to low battery power.

SOLUTION: battery check

• ConrmthePowerLEDisblue.

• Conrmbatteriesarecharged

each night.

• Conrmproperbatteriesareused.

The REDMIKE VC requires the

Lightspeed NH2A27 rechargeable

sensing battery for proper

charging. The REDMIKE Share

uses the NH2APK rechargeable

battery pack.

•Makesurethemicrophonesare

turned off while charging so a full

charge is attained. Full charge will

last eight hours.

• Inspectthebatterycontacts.Clean

and adjust if necessary.

PROBLEM: hearing static

SOLUTION: follow these steps to

eliminate static.

• Ensuresensorisinoptimum

location (refer to sensor placement

in Installation Guide). A single

sensor will cover a 1600 sq. ft. (150

sq. meters) enclosed classroom

with a ceiling height of 12 ft. (3.5

m) or less.

• EnsurethatnootherREDMIKE

VC/REDMIKE Share is operating

on the same channel. Check the

channel switch setting on the

back of the REDMIKE VC or in

the battery compartment of the

REDMIKE Share.

PROBLEM: low volume or feedback

SOLUTION: follow these steps to

eliminate low volume or feedback.

• Ensuremicrophoneispositioned

appropriately, just below the collar

bone.

• Checkvolumelevelonthe

REDMIKE VC. If the volume is too

high, feedback will occur. Adjust

accordingly.

PROBLEM: no sound from speaker

SOLUTION: Follow these steps to

produce sound from speakers.

• TurntheMediaConnectoron.

Conﬁrm that the POWER light

located on the top panel switch

is on.

• Conrmsignalisbeingreceived

at the ISR on the TOPCAT. The IR

signal light will be red (green for

channel B) indicating a signal is

being received.

• ConrmthatREDMIKEVCis

turned on. There will be a blue

LED on the microphone to indicate

it is powered on.

Note: Most problems are directly related to low battery power. Please run

through the “Battery Check” items ﬁrst. For remaining troubleshooting, use

known good, fully-charged batteries.

If you review these instructions and still have questions, write down the

serial number and model number of your system and call Lightspeed

Technical Services at 800.732.8999, 5 a.m. – 5 p.m., PST. Customers outside

of the U.S. should contact their local reseller.

SECTION 4:

TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

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3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

1. Overview 2. Daily Operation

3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

The TOPCAT and Media Connector must be registered or synchronized with

each other before they will operate together. (These components come

pre-registered from the factory.) On occasion, one of these modules may be

replaced so the registration process will be needed.

Use the following table to determine if your TOPCAT and Media Connector are

registered.

NOTE: If the link LED on the Media Connector is continuous green, the

following procedure does not need to be done.

To register TOPCAT with its Media Connector:

1. Locate the registration buttons on the TOPCAT and Media Connector.

2. Start the procedure by pushing

the registration button on the

TOPCAT. An amber LED will light.

You will have 20 seconds to push the

corresponding registration button

on the Media Connector.

3. Push the registration button on the

Media Connector. The amber LED

will begin to blink. When registration

is complete, the link LED will glow

green and the amber LED will go off.

TOPCAT AND MEDIA CONNECTOR

REGISTRATION

24V 2.5A

Paging

Input

Microphone

Registration

ADJ

CH B CH A

TOPCAT

Registration Buttons

NOTE: If after pushing the

Registration button on TOPCAT the

corresponding button on the Media

Connector is not pushed within 20

sec., the amber LED will go from

a slow blinking to a fast blinking.

This means the registration process

has timed out. Wait until the amber

LED stops blinking to start the

registration again.

Media Connector

MC Power MC LINK LED Status

OFF All LEDs Off Turn MC Power on Blue

LED is LIT

ON/

Unregistered

Blinking Green Not Linked - Needs to be

registered

ON Continuous Green Linked to TOPCAT

24V 2.5A

Paging

Input

Microphone

Registration

ADJ

CH B CH A

24V 2.5A

Paging

Input

Microphone

Registration

ADJ

CH B CH A

SETUP AND OPERATION OF THE

REDMIKE VC AND TOPCAT

Once the REDMIKE is charged, follow these steps to set it up for use.

NOTE: This procedure is easier with two people.

1. Turn the TOPCAT power on. The

blue LED on the Media Connector

will glow.

2. Remove the REDMIKE VC from the

cradle charger and turn it on.

3. Slip the REDMIKE VC with lanyard

around the neck and position the

top of the microphone just below

the collarbone. NOTE: Positioning

of the REDMIKE VC is critical for

proper volume adjustment.

4. Set the REDMIKE VC volume to

its midpoint. Push the up arrow

button 9 times followed by

pushing the down arrow button 4

times. The REDMIKE VC is at its

midpoint.

5. Use a ﬂat blade screwdriver to

slowly adjust the volume of the

corresponding channel (A or B) on

the TOPCAT so that the user can

barely hear their own voice while

speaking into the microphone.

Each REDMIKE VC has its channel

pre-set to either A or B, as

indicated on the back of the Mic.

REMEMBER: This equipment

supplements the user’s voice

so they are able to speak in a

conversational tone. Having the

volume set too high will result in

feedback and listener fatigue.

6. Once initial volume level is set,

walk around the room and listen

for audio dropout and overall

audio quality.

7. The teacher can now use the

controls on the REDMIKE VC

to adjust the volume level from

anywhere in the room. The

microphone volume control has 4

steps up and 4 steps down from

the mid point (9 levels total).

8. If a second REDMIKE VC was

purchased, repeat steps 2-5.

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3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

1. Overview 2. Daily Operation

3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Our Service Department (800.732.8999, 5 a.m. – 5 p.m., PST) will handle all your

repair/replacement needs. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local

reseller for service repair/replacement needs.

SECTION 5:

WARRANTY, SAFETY &

SPECIFICATIONS

Lightspeed Classroom Audio Systems are guaranteed against malfunction due to

defects in materials and workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) YEARS, beginning

at the date of the purchase invoice. If such malfunction occurs, the product

will be repaired or replaced (at Lightspeed’s option) without charge during the

warranty period.

Lightspeed’s Warranty Exchange Program applies to all infrared systems within

the ﬁve (5) year warranty period. If an infrared product or component has an issue

that requires service, a refurbished replacement will immediately be sent to the

customer to minimize downtime. Customers will receive the exchange product(s)

or component(s) within 2-3 days. A prepaid return label will be included with

exchanged products so original malfunctioned equipment can be returned to

Lightspeed. Any exchanged equipment will remain covered under the original

ﬁve (5) year warranty.

1. Warranty on infrared microphones is FIVE (5) YEARS.

2. Warranty on Lightspeed NiMH rechargeable batteries is one (1) year.

3. Prepaid shipping label provided by Lightspeed for warranty repairs within the

U.S. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local reseller for warranty

repair instructions.

4. Warranty does not extend to ﬁnish, appearance items, or malfunctions due

to abuse or operation other than speciﬁed conditions, nor does it extend

to incidental or consequential damages. Repair by other than Lightspeed

or its authorized service agencies will void this guarantee. Information on

authorized service agencies is available from Lightspeed Technologies, Inc.

CERTIFICATIONS

This product conforms with the essential requirements of the

following European Union Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC,

93/68/EED, and 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility

Directives.

USE A LIGHTSPEED

SUPPLIED BATTERY ONLY

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”). Please visit our website at

www.Lightspeed-tek.com for contact information.

This product is manufactured using lead-free processes and is

free of other materials harmful to the environment. It conforms

to the most stringent new European guidelines for consumer

products (RoHS).

This product is listed to UL standards and requirements for

electrical safety by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

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.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• 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.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

1. Overview 2. Daily Operation

3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

CERTIFICATIONS

Ce produit est conforme aux principales exigences des

directives de l’Union Européenne suivantes : 89/336/

CEE, 92/31/CEE, 93/68/DEE, et 2004/108/CE relatives à la

compatibilité électromagnétique.

UTILISEZ UNIQUEMENT LA BATTERIE

LIGHTSPEED FOURNIE

Ce produit est fabriqué en utilisant des processus sans plomb

ni aucune autre matière nuisible à l’environnement. Il est

conforme aux nouvelles règles européennes les plus strictes

en matière de biens de consommation (RoHS).

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 « DEEE »). Veuillez

visiter notre page Web www.Lightspeed-tek.com pour plus de

renseignements.

CONFORMÉMENT AUX NORMES D'INSTALLATION APPLICABLES,

CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ PAR UNE PERSONNE FAMILIARI-

SÉE AVEC LA CONCEPTION ET LE FONCTIONNEMENT DU PRODUIT

ET CONSCIENTE DES RISQUES ENCOURUS.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

Ce dispositif est conforme à l’article 15 de la réglementation FCC. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux

conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif ne peut pas causer d’interférence nuisible et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter

toute interférence reçue, notamment les interférences pouvant occasionner un fonctionnement non souhaité.

Tout changement ou modiﬁcation n’ayant pas fait l’objet d’une autorisation expresse émanant de la partie

responsable de la conformité pourraient entraîner la perte du droit d’usage de l’équipement par l’utilisateur.

Cet équipement a été testé et certiﬁé conforme aux restrictions pour les appareils numériques de Classe B,

conformément à l’article 15 de la réglementation FCC. Ces restrictions visent à assurer une protection raisonnable

contre les interférences nuisibles dans les installations résidentielles.

Cet équipement produit, utilise et peut émettre de l’énergie de fréquence radio et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé

conformément aux instructions, peut causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. Toutefois, rien

ne garantit l’absence d’interférences dans une installation particulière.

Toutefois, rien ne garantit l’absence d’interférences dans une installation particulière Si cet équipement provoque

des interférences avec la réception radio ou télévision - ce qui peut être déterminé en éteignant et en rallumant

l’équipement - il est recommandé à l’utilisateur d’essayer de corriger les interférences par l’un des moyens

suivants :

• En réorientant ou en réinstallant l’antenne de réception

• En augmentant la distance entre l’équipement et le récepteur

• En branchant l’équipement à un circuit autre que celui où le récepteur est branché

• 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.

PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ET

CERTIFICATIONS

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ACCORDING TO EC LVD DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC

Manufacturer: Lightspeed Technologies,lnc.

Address: 11509 SW Herman Rd,

Tualatin, Oregon 97062

We Herewith declare, that the following system complies with the appropriate basic safety and health

requirements of the Directive based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us. ln case of

alteration of the system, not agreed upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity.

Product: TOPCAT SERIES

Model Number(s): TopCAT (TC1881), Media Connector (MC1881)

Conforms to the following EU Directives and the standards stated:

Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC and amendments; UL/lEC 60065, CB Certiﬁcate

EMC Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 2004/108/EC, EN 55022:2006+A1,

ETSI EN 301406V2.1.1 (2009-07), ETSI EN 301 489-6 V1.3.1 (2008-08),

EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003,

EN61000-3 & -4 – Generic Immunity Standard,

AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2009, Class A – Radiated and Conducted Emissions from Audio

Equipment.

Including: EN 301 489-1:2008

EN 61000-3-3:2008

EN 61000-4-2:2001: 1998+A1+A2

EN 61000-4-3:2002: 1998+A1+A2

EN 61000-4-4:2008

EN 61000-4-5:2008

EN 61000-4-6:2008

EN 61000-4-8:2008

EN 61000-4-11:2008

The Technical Construction File is available to proper authorities and the product is CE marked.

LST Representatives:

12/5/2011

John Chabot, Compliance Engineer Dave Squire, VP of Engineering Date

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4. Troubleshooting

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1. Overview 2. Daily Operation

3. Optional

Accessories

4. Troubleshooting

5. Warranty, Safety

& Speciﬁcations

OVERALL SPECIFICATIONS

TOPCAT Speciﬁcations

Description Two-way hybrid speaker system with exciter

technology sound panel and low frequency

cone driver

Panel Size 16.25” x 8.25”

Frequency Response 60 Hz - 18 kHz @ 10dB

Impedance 4 Ohms

Power Handling 20W RMS

Power Input AC: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 1.5A

DC: 24V / 2.5A

Enclosure 24” x 24” x 4” plenum-rated enclosure (UL

2043) / 595mm x 595mm x 101.6mm

Weight 22 lbs / 10 kg

RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS

Media Connector Module

Frequency Response 80 Hz to 10 kHz ±3 dB

Signal-to-noise Ratio >70 dB

Audio Distortion <1%

Audio Inputs Four (4) 3.5mm stereo jack

Audio Outputs One (1) 3.5mm stereo jack with volume

control

DC Power Input 5 V / 1.0 Amp, 0.65mm coaxial barrel DC

power jack

Mounting Wall or table-top

Dimensions (L x W x H) 5.75” x 8.75” x 10” / 146mm x 222.3 x

254mm

TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS

REDMIKE VC

Audio Distortion < 1 %

Built-in Microphone Unidirectional Electret

Battery Power (1-year warranty) 1 AA NiMH rechargeable

sensing battery

Audio Input 3.5 mm (x1)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 0.9” x 1.0” x 3.5” / 22.86mm x 25.4mm x 88.9mm

Weight 2.1 oz. / 59.53 g

REDMIKE Share

Audio Distortion < 1 %

Built-in Microphone Unidirectional electret

Battery Power (1-year warranty) 2 AA NiMH rechargeable battery pack

Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.25” x 1.25” x 8.25”/ 31.75mm x 31.75mm x

209.55mm

Weight 7.36 oz. / 208.65 g

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

INFRARED SENSOR

INTEGRATED SENSOR / RECEIVER (ISR)

Power From TOPCAT

Reception Coverage Rooms up to 1200 sq ft / 110 m

(ceiling 12ft

/ 3.66 or less)

Mounting Integrated on TOPCAT ceiling clip / wall

bracket

Receiving Diodes 32

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CONT’D

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