Classroom Audio System MICROPHONE POWER 1 AUDIO IN TONE AUDIO OUT 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX TREBLE BASS MIN MAX User Manual Preliminary
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Overview 4 5 6 7 8 9 Important safety instructions System components and unpacking Standard components & Optional accessories Front panel controls & indicators Rear panel controls & connections Flexmike controls and connections SECTION 2: Daily Operation 10 11 12 12 13 17 Charging the Flexmike Operating the Flexmike Using Flexmike as wireless audio link Output to Assistive Listening Device (ALD) Audio integration Daily Operation Instructions SECTION 3: Optional Accessories
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING The standard configuration of the 955 Access will contain: 955 Access and Power Supply MICROPHONE POWER 1 AUDIO IN TONE AUDIO OUT 2 MAX MIN MAX TREBLE BASS MIN MAX 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation MIN 3. Optional Accessories OVERVIEW 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications SECTION 1: 1 2 1.
Speakers Systems can be configured with a variety of different speaker types, including the following: 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING CONT’D TCQ (x 1) 1. Overview 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation 3.
NH2APK AA NiMH rechargeable battery pack for Sharemike, one per Sharemike Charging cable for Sharemike Media Connector with Access USBDC MCA USB2-NA Transmitter wall charger, power supply, U.S. and Canada USB Type A-Micro B power cable for Media Connector International transmitter charging adaptor 5V charging power supply USB-MCB USB3DC 5V-1.0-_ 4 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 3 4 4.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATORS 9 MICROPHONE POWER 1 AUDIO IN TONE AUDIO OUT 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX TREBLE BASS MIN MAX 2 8 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 2 7 1. POWER LIGHT: This light will turn blue when power is on. 2. POWER BUTTON: Press and hold this push button to turn the system power on or off. 3. MICROPHONE VOLUME CONTROL: Controls the volume level of the microphones. 4.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting AUDIO INPUTS REGISTER ADJ PAGEFIRST INPUT 1. REGISTRATION: Press this button if there is a new component, such as a microphone, to be registered. 2. AUDIO INPUTS: 3.5mm stereo connectors for connecting classroom audio sources to be played through audio system. 3. PAGING ADJ: Use the ADJ control to adjust the sensitivity of PageFirst if needed. 4.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications FLEXMIKE CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 1 5 8 4 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation 1. Overview 11 6 7 3. Optional Accessories 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 2 3 9 10 1. POWER/MUTE SWITCH: press and hold to power on, press to mute, press and hold to power off. 2.
2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation 3. Optional Accessories 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications DAILY OPERATION 1.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation 1. Overview 1. CHARGING THE FLEXMIKE Before use, the Flexmike should be charged. It will take 8-9 hours for the Flexmike to obtain a full charge. A fully charged Flexmike will last for up to 8 hours of use. If microphones are used daily, they should be charged each night – microphones can be left charging constantly for up to 2 weeks without causing degradation to battery life.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 2. OPERATING THE FLEXMIKE Once the Flexmike is charged, follow these steps to set it up for use. 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 1. Remove the Flexmike from the charging cable and put it on by connecting the magnetic clasps behind your neck. The Flexmike will automatically power on and mute when it is removed from the charger. This will automatically power on the 955 Access as well. 3. Optional Accessories 2.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting The Flexmike includes a 3.5mm audio input jack to connect to an audio source like a laptop or MP3 player. The Flexmike will transmit the audio signal to be played through the system. If your system includes two Flexmikes, you can use one mic for instruction and the second mic to transmit audio through the system. 1. Plug your external audio equipment (for example, laptop), into the input on the Flexmike labeled “INPUT” using a 3.
1 2 2. Determine the size and type of audio input jack on the device as many manufacturers’ products differ in connector size and shape. Many Personal FM transmitters require a 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm patch cable (part# MSC3535, not included). MIN MAX TREBLE BASS MIN MAX 3. Optional Accessories MAX 3. Connect a patch cable from the personal FM’s microphone jack or AUX input to AUDIO OUT jack on the 955 Access: MICROPHONE POWER 1 TONE AUDIO OUT 2 MIN 4.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications DAILY OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation 3. Optional Accessories 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 1. 2. 1. Overview 3. At start of day, unplug the microphone from the charging cable and put on. • The microphone will default to the Mute position, the status will turn to red. • Place the microphone around your neck. • Press the power/mute button, the light will turn blue, indicating the microphone is active and ready to use.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 3. Optional Accessories SHAREMIKE: CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS 4 3 1 2 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications SECTION 3: 7 6 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation 5 2. MIC 2 LIGHT: This light indicates operation status when Sharemike is registed as MIC 2 (Standard) • Blue: solid = normal operation; blinking - link in process 1. Overview 1. POWER BUTTON • Red: solid = muted 3.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 1. Make sure the charger is plugged into a wall outlet. Connect one end of the charging cable into the jack labeled CHARGE on the bottom of the Sharemike. 2. Plug the other end into the USB jack of the wall charger. 3. If the Sharemike is registered as MIC 2, the MIC 1 light on the microphone will glow red to indicate charging. 4. Leave the Sharemike plugged in overnight (8-10 hours) to obtain a full charge.
3. Grip the barrel in the center section. 4. While speaking in a normal voice, increase the volume on the 955 Access MICROPHONE VOLUME knob until your voice is barely audible. 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. 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 2.
MICROPHONE POWER MIN AUDIO IN MAX MIN 2 3 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 1. Overview 1. POWER LIGHT: This light will turn blue when power is on. 2. POWER BUTTON: Press and hold this pushbutton to turn the system power on or off. 3. MICROPHONE VOLUME CONTROL: Controls the volume level of the microphones. 4. AUDIO IN VOLUME CONTROL: Controls the volume level of the connected audio sources. 5. AUDIO OUT VOLUME CONTROL: Adjusts the audio signal level output through the ALD audio output connector.
3 2 5 2 4 USB power adaptor and charging cable 1. TONE CONTROL: Adjusts the audio tone, adding more bass or treble for a more rich or crisp sounds. 2. USB POWER INPUT: Plug the micro USB end of the power cable into this USB port. 3. REGISTRATION PUSHBUTTON & LIGHT: Pushing the registration button in conjunction with the registration button on the 955 Access will cause the two units to synchronize as an operating system.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation 1. Overview USING THE MEDIA CONNECTOR The Media Connector, when paired together with the system, becomes the primary volume control for the microphones and audio sources you’ve connected. 1. Plug the micro USB end of the power cable into the USB port on the back of the Media Connector. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB power adaptor.
Video In 3. Optional Accessories Projector Projector 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications The MCA is designed to integrate with the 955 Access and multiple audio sources, allowing other instructional technologies to be clearly heard throughout the classroom. 4.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation • • • • Teacher monitoring of individual small groups Direct instruction to each independent group Student group sharing with the whole class Reinforce and redirect group activities If your 955 Access system was configured with Flexcat pods, please refer to the Flexcat user guide for operation and setup instructions. 4 1.
4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING BATTERY REPLACEMENT 2. Carefully pull the battery pack away from the Flexmike and disconnect the cable. 3. Connect the cable of the new battery pack as shown and insert the battery pack into the compartment. 1. Overview 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation Slide the battery door open. 3. Optional Accessories Replacement of battery pack in Flexmike. (Part # NH2.4V) 1. 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications SECTION 4: 4.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacement of battery pack in Sharemike. (Part # NH2APK) 1. Slide the battery door open. 2. Carefully remove the battery pack from the Sharemike. 3. Insert the new battery pack into the compartment. Ensure proper polarity is observed. 4. Slide the cover back on and snap into place. 5. Connect the Sharemike to a charging cable and plug into the wall charger to charge the battery pack. 1. Overview 2.
PROBLEM: Most Problems are related to low battery power. SOLUTION: Battery Check • Confirm batteries are charged each night. A blinking red light on the power button indicates a low battery. • Confirm proper batteries are used. The Flexmike requires the Lightspeed NH2.4V rechargeable battery pack. The Sharemike requires the Lightspeed BA-NH2APK rechargeable pattery pack. • Make sure the microphones obtain a full charge. A full charge takes 8-9 hours.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications • Confirm that microphone is not muted. A solid red light on the top of microphone will indicate it is muted. • Check speaker connections on the 955 Access. Make sure the cables are properly connected (see page 9 of this manual or the Installation Guide for more information). • Check volume level of 955 Access. Make sure that the microphone volume level on 955 Access is not turned down all the way. Slowly turn up the volume level while talking into the microphone. 1.
Lightspeed Classroom Audio Access 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 classroom audio systems within the five (5) year warranty period.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation SAFETY WARNINGS AND CERTIFICATIONS ! The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol inside an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated “hazardous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, which may be of sufficient magnitude to induce a risk of electric shock to persons.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ET CERTIFICATIONS L’éclair flèche dans un triangle équilatéral avertit l’utilisateur de la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée a l’interieur de l’appareil, qui peut être d’une ampleur suffisante pour constituir un risque d’électrocution.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 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. 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 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.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and 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. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications NOTE: 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.
5. Warranty, Safety & Specifications 4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 3. Optional Accessories 2. Set Up & Use / Daily Operation SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 955 ACCESS Frequency response: 120 Hz - 8 kHz DC power Input: 24V/2.5A Power output: 40 Watts total (20 W/channel) Total harmonic distortion <1% @ 10W Wireless communication: Access Technology (1.9 GHz + RF4CE) Tone control: 1 bass/treble control Audio inputs: Audio output: Four (4) 3.5mm stereo w/ volume control 3.
<1% Integrated microphone: uni-directional dynamic Audio input: 3.5mm Battery power: 2 AA NiMH battery pack Battery life: 8 hours (fully charged) Charging: 5V charging jack Power: on/off button Registration: push button for registration with Access Link 2.25” x 2.25” x 8.75” (57.2 x 57.2 x 222.3mm) 7.36 oz (209g) Dimensions (L x W x H): Weight: MEDIA CONNECTOR USB Power: 5V micro-B USB connector Wireless communication: Access Technology (1.
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