User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: 3 Important safety instructions Overview 5 6 7 8 Standard system components Optional components Flexcat pod controls and connections Remote control functions and indicators SECTION 2: Initial Set-up 9 10 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 16 1. Determine set-up locations 2. Plug in the charging station 3. Charge Flexcat components 4. Power on all components 5. Register new Flexcat components 6. Ensure all components are ready 7. Optional: Pair with IOS device 8.
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.
6. Safety & Specifications SECTION 1: OVERVIEW 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING The standard configuration of the Activate System will contain: 2. Initial Set-up Flexmike + earbud lanyard Activate station with power supply 1. Overview 3. DaiIy Operation 4. Additional Information Small group pods Activate Mobile App PLEASE NOTE: Activate Station and Pods may be purchased as additions to an Access Classroom System for small group instruction.
6. Safety & Specifications 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4. Additional Information Standard Components (Outside U.S. and Canada) ACT-1881-_ Flexcat charging station with power supply, specify country POD-1881 Flexcat speaker pod with rechargeable battery pack FM-EBL-1881 Flexmike pendant microphone with earbud lanyard and battery pack NH2.5V 2.5V NiMH rechargeable battery pack for pods NH2.4V 2.4V NiMH rechargeable battery pack for Flexmike and remote 24V-1.75-_ 16V/2.
. Safety & Specifications OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Equipment which may be part of your system: 2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Additional pods Team teaching kit: 2nd Flexmike + earbud lanyard Optional remote control 1 4 6 UP Mute Optional Accessories POD POD-1881 1. Overview 2 3 5 FM-EBL FM-EBL-1881 FCHRC1 MSC3535 Vol DN Vol Activate Pod with rechargeable battery pack (U.S.
6. Safety & Specifications POD CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 6 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 7 2 3 1 5 4. Additional Information 4 8 9 1. 2. CHARGING INDICATOR: this light turns red when charging, green to indicate charging complete. During operation, this light will turn green when the call button is pressed. POWER/LOW BATTERY INDICATOR: this light blinks blue when powered on, turns solid blue when ready for operation and turns red when the battery is low. 3.
6. Safety & Specifications 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting ACTIVATE STATION: CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS 8 1. 4 5 6 POWER/SLEEP: press to place the Activate Station and classroom audio system into sleep mode. The Activate Station will continue to charge devices when in sleep mode. 2. POWER INDICATOR: the light will turn blue when powered on, amber when placed in sleep mode. 3.
13. AUDIO OUTPUT (REC): connect recording device to send the teacher’s selected audio source - whole classroom speaker or individual pod - to a recording device or installed camera. 14. BLUETOOTH PAIRING (1-2): press this button to pair Activate to a mobile device. Download the Lightspeed Activate app from the iOS App Store or Google Play for complete instructions. 15. ACCESS REGISTRATION: this button is used to pair the Activate Station with the classroom audio system. If 16.
6. Safety & Specifications SECTION 2: INITIAL SET-UP 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 1. DETERMINE SET-UP LOCATION Activate Station: The Activate Station charges and organizes and charges the pods and microphone(s) and also wirelessly connects audio to the classroom audio system and your mobile device. Set it up in a convenient place near a power source that is highly accessible for both teachers and students.
Insert the DC connector into the DC Power jack on the back. 4. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. 5. The blue power light on the front of Activate Station will glow. 6. The green link light will begin blinking as it searches for its paired classroom audio base station (Redcat, Topcat, 955 or Access Link). Note: If Activate System is being added to an existing Lightspeed audio system, please refer to please refer to the Registration Procedure at www. lightspeed-tek.
Prior to full operation, all system components should be fully charged (at least 8 hours) to ensure optimum performance. In most cases, there should be enough battery life for initial setup and testing. 1. Overview 2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6. Safety & Specifications 3. PLACE THE COMPONENTS IN THE ACTIVATE STATION 1. Insert all pods into the Activate Station.
Please visit the Lightspeed website at www.lightspeed-tek-com/ accessregistration to obtain registration instructions. 6. DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP 6. Safety & Specifications 1. Overview 2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation With your iOS or Android device, visit the App Store or Google Play to download the “Lightspeed Activate” mobile app. 5.
6. Safety & Specifications 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4. Additional Information 3. DaiIy Operation 2. Initial Set-up 1. Overview 7. PAIR YOUR MOBILE DEVICE TO ACTIVATE STATION 1. Open the Activate App on your device and make sure Bluetooth is turned on. 2. Follow the pairing instructions on the App to pair with the Activate Station. Press the Bluetooth 1 button on the back of the Activate Station. All the registered pods should appear on the mobile app. 3.
6. Safety & Specifications 8. SET UP THE FLEXMIKE + EARBUD Locate the earbud lanyard • Hang your Flexmike on the lanyard opposite the magnetic clasp. • Plug the earbud into the headphone connection on the Flexmike. • NOTE: if you prefer to wear the earbud in your left ear: 4. Additional Information • 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Initial Setup - Turn the lanyard around so the earbud goes up to your left ear.
6. Safety & Specifications 9. SET THE PODS OUT IN THE CLASSROOM 1. Overview 2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting The pods should be placed in the middle of student groups or learning stations as follows: • Placed on a stable, flat surface • Within 3-6 feet of all students in that group • Top surface of the speaker should be clear with nothing set on top to ensure optimum sound quality and microphone pickup.
Select Pod #1. Note that it takes approximately 1.5-2 seconds to connect the button will blink and you will hear a tone in your earbud to confirm that pod is live. Begin speaking and confirm that your voice is coming through that pod. You should also be able to hear audio in your earbud. If possible, have another person sit next to and speak into the pod. Try muting your microphone to just monitor the conversation. 4.
6. Safety & Specifications 9. SETTING SYSTEM VOLUME LEVELS To allow for maximum flexibility, the Flexmike, pods and classroom audio system all have independent volume controls. To set the proper volume for your classroom, place the microphone around your neck and take the following steps: To adjust, use the up/down buttons on the Flexmike. 1. Select an individual pod and begin speaking in a normal voice. 2.
DAILY OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the Flexmike from the charger and put on. 2. Remove the pods from Activate Station and place them on the group tables. Note the location of the pod numbers. 3. The microphone will default to the Mute position, the microphone status light will turn to red. • Place the microphone around your neck and insert the earbud. • Press the power/mute button. The microphone status light will turn blue, indicating the microphone is active.
2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6. Safety & Specifications DAILY OPERATION CON’T 4. Using the Activate mobile app: (Refer to the app tutorial for instructions) Function Command Description Whole Class Instruction Press class button Activates classroom speaker to distribute teacher’s voice to the entire room. Small Group Instruction Press Pod # Connect to each individual student group pod.
RECORD AND CAPTURE 6. Safety & Specifications SECTION 4: The Activate mobile app allows teachers to utilize their device video camera synched together with the Activate system audio to capture key moments in the classroom. Through the Bluetooth audio link, the App will seamlessly synch up the selected audio source (teacher microphone or pods) with the video you have recorded. 2. 1 3 Select Video capture at the top of the screen.
In addition to video recording,teachers can record just the audio of a lesson or student interaction. with the video you have recorded. 1. 2. 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6. Safety & Specifications 2. AUDIO ONLY RECORDING Tap the record tab • Verify the Bluetooth audio connection is present as indicated by a “headphone” icon in the lower left hand corner. • Select Audio at the top of the screen.
All of your captured video, audio and photo files are organized and stored in the library tab for easy review. Tap the Library tab 4. 5. Press the play button at the bottom of the screen and adjust volume on your mobile device as desired. • Play back audio will default to the teacher earbud. • To direct the audio to the class speaker or a pod, swipe left on the screen to reveal the control arc. • Select the desired pod or class speaker, and unmute the microphone. 4. Additional Information • 3.
4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6. Safety & Specifications SECTION 4: ADDITIONAL OPERATION INFORMATION LIGHTSPEED LEARNING SPACE INTEGRATION SETUP The Activate app is designed to fully integrate with your Lightspeed Learning Space account, providing automatic uploads of video, audio and photo files for storage, viewing, sharing and collaborating. To connect to your Lightspeed Learning Space account: 3. DaiIy Operation 1. • 2. 2. Initial Set-up 4.
On the Volume tab, the teacher can adjust headphone volume, Microphone #1 and #2 volume, Pod to Class sharing, and volume level on the Access amplifier audio input, and Activate Audio In and Out. The pod to class sharing volume can be adjusted only when in the “Pod to Class Mode” (one pod addressing the class through the classroom speaker). 6. Safety & Specifications Additional volume adjustments: 5.
6. Safety & Specifications ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE WITH ACTIVATE APP CONT’D 2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Mic to Mic: If your system is equipped with a second Flexmike, the Activate app allows you to activate Mic to Mic mode where two teachers can have a direct 2-way conversation with each other. Toggle the Mic to Mic function ON in the Settings tab and an icon will appear on the remote screen.
6. Safety & Specifications ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE WITH ACTIVATE APP CONT’D Record out: 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Input priority: Turning this feature on, gives all priority to an audio source connected to the amplifier audio input. When an audio signal is detected, all other audio coming through the amplifier (including both microphones) will be muted until the audio input signal ends. Microphone audio will then automatically come back.
6. Safety & Specifications CHARGING PODS #9-12 If your system was equipped with more than 8 pods, those additional pods will need to be charged using the provide USB cable from the back of the Activate Station. 1. Overview 2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Charging: • Connect the included charging cable(s) to any of the USB CHARGING OUTPUT ports on the back of Activate Station.
CONT’D 6. Safety & Specifications TIPS AND TRICKS TO SUCCESSFUL USE For optimal voice pickup, students will likely need to lean in toward the group speaker to within about 24”. • Volume level is adjusted using the Access amplifier “Microphone Volume” control. Level is optimum at the center point, but can be adjusted as needed. NOTE: if you turn that volume up or down, you will likely need to turn the volume on the Flexmike down or up to compensate.
1. Overview 2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6. Safety & Specifications SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING REGISTRATION OF REPLACEMENT OR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT In order for all system components to operate and communicate with one another, they must be registered to the Access classroom audio system.
Note: Many 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. 6. Safety & Specifications TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION: check the batteries and ensure proper charging. • Confirm batteries are properly charged each night. Full charging can take up to 10 hours. • When placing a component in a charger, ensure the red charging light turns on.
6. Safety & Specifications TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D • Ensure teacher remote is working properly. - Press the center “Whole Class” button. It should be lighted green. 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting - If it doesn’t light, make sure the Access amplifier is plugged into power and the blue power light is on. - Ensure the batteries are fully charged. If the red battery low light is on, it can cause intermittent operation. PROBLEM: Remote does not light or activate a speaker pod(s). SOLUTION: 2.
CONT’D PROBLEM: Feedback or squealing from classroom speaker SOLUTION: 6. Safety & Specifications TROUBLESHOOTING - If the feedback or squealing persists, the feedback is being caused by a pod that is in student sharing mode. Turn the “Microphone Volume” on the Access amplifier down slightly. (NOTE: you may need to press the UP volume on the Flexmike up 1-2 clicks to compensate).
CONT’D 6. Safety & Specifications TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting PROBLEM: LS Remote app shows message “Attempting to Connect” or “Paired remote is out of range or has no power.” SOLUTION: • This indicates the Bluetooth signal between your device and the Flexcat remote are having trouble communicating, usually due to range between the iOS device and the remote or a dead battery in the remote. 2. Initial Set-up 3. DaiIy Operation 4.
1. Warranty on Flexcat speaker pods, charging station and handheld remote components is THREE (3) YEARS. 2. Warranty on Flexmike microphone is FIVE (5) YEARS. 3. Warranty on earbud lanyard, Lightspeed NiMH rechargeable battery packs and other cables and minor accessories is one (1) year. 4. Prepaid shipping label provided by Lightspeed for warranty repairs within the United States. Customers outside the U.S. should refer to the Lightspeed website (ww.lightspeed-tek.
6. Safety & Specifications 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4. Additional Information 3. DaiIy Operation 2. Initial Set-up 1. Overview 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.
6. Safety & Specifications PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ET CERTIFICATIONS CONFORMÉMENT AUX NORMES D’INSTALLATION APPLICABLES, CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ PAR UNE PERSONNE FAMILIARISÉE AVEC LA CONCEPTION ET LE FONCTIONNEMENT DU PRODUIT ET CONSCIENTE DES RISQUE ENCOURUS. 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. 4.
6. Safety & Specifications SAFETY WARNINGS AND CERTIFICATIONS FCC Notice to user This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 4. Additional Information 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE FOR USB 6. Safety & Specifications SAFETY WARNINGS AND CERTIFICATIONS 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
6. Safety & Specifications 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EU Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directives EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RED 2014/53/EU Manufacturer: Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. Address: 11509 SW Herman Rd, Tualatin, Oregon 97062 4.
1 Watt per speaker Integrated Speaker: 1” high output speaker Integrated microphones: Two omni-directional electret Audio output: 3.5mm Battery charging: 2 contacts for cradle charging + 15V/0.3A DC input Access Technology (1.9 GHz) Wireless communication: Wireless range (from Access amplifier): up to 200 ft (60 m); up to 100 ft (30 m) with walls Dimensions (L x W x H): 5.1” x 2.1” x 1.1” (13 x 5.3 x 2.8cm) Weight (with battery pack): 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg) CHARGING STATION DC power input: 24V / 1.
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