LightSpeed 800iX User Manual

800iX

Classroom Audio System

User Manual

800iX User Manual

800iX User Manual

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations on your purchase of the 800iX Infrared Wireless

Microphone System! This simple, yet powerful technology provides the

ability to add the benets of infrared microphone technology to existing

ampliers or to Lightspeed’s popular 880iR and 850iR systems to create

up to a four-channel solution for the classroom.

The 800iX is a two-channel receiver that allows the use of up to two

additional microphones simultaneously. A standard IR sensor can provide

high quality reception in rooms up to 1600 square feet. By connecting

additional infrared sensors to the receiver, the coverage area can be

expanded to provide optimal reception in varying room sizes

and congurations.

The REDMIKE is a two-channel, rechargeable classroom microphone that

is clipped to a lavaliere cord and worn around the neck for teacher use, or

it can be used as a standard handheld microphone for students to pass

around when speaking.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure, that may be sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

CERTIFICATIONS

Complies with 72/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
and 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive. Compliance was demonstrated to the
following specications as listed in the Ofcial
Journal of the European Union:

EN 60950: Electrical Safety – A1:1993,
A2:1993, A3:1993, A4:1997

EN 55022: RF Emissions, Information
Technology Equipment

EN 55024: EMC Immunity Standard

EN 61000-3-2: Harmonics

EN 61000-3-3: Voltage Fluctuation

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 more
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).

1. Read Instructions—All safety and

operation instructions should be read
before this Lightspeed product is
operated.

2. Retain Instructions—The safety and

operating instructions should be kept
for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on

this Lightspeed product and in these
instructions should be followed.

4. Follow Instructions—All operating

and other instructions should
be followed.

5. Water and Moisture—This

Lightspeed product should not be
used near water.

6. Heat—This Lightspeed product should

be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, etc.

7. Power Sources—This Lightspeed

product should be connected
to a power supply only of the
type described in the operation
instructions or as marked on this
Lightspeed product.

8. Power Cord Protection—Power

supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked upon
or pinched by items placed upon or
against them.

9. Object and Liquid Entry—Care should

be taken so that objects do not fall
onto and liquids are not spilled into
the Lightspeed product.

10. Damage Requiring Service—This

Lightspeed product should be serviced

only by qualied service personnel.

The user should not attempt to service
this Lightspeed product.

11. Prevent Electric Shock—Do not use

this polarized plug with an extension

cord, receptacle or other outlet unless
the blades can be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

800iX CLASSROOM AUDIO SYSTEM

Safety Instructions and Certications ........................................................................ii

SECTION 1: System Overview ................................................................................. 1

System Components ............................................................................................. 2

Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................... 3

Rear Panel Controls ............................................................................................... 4

REDMIKE Controls and Connections ...................................................................... 5

Cradle Charger Controls and Connections ............................................................. 6

Optional LT-71 Controls and Connections .............................................................. 7

Optional HM-70 Controls and Connections ............................................................ 8

SECTION 2: Installation ........................................................................................... 9

Unpacking Your System .................................................................................................... 10

Location of the Receiver/Amplier..................................................................................11

IR Sensor Installation ............................................................................................12

Suspended Ceiling Mount .................................................................................................. 13

Wall/Solid Ceiling Mount .................................................................................................... 13

Audio Integration ...............................................................................................................14

Finalizing Connections ......................................................................................................15

Final Check ..........................................................................................................................16

SECTION 3: Initial Set-up, Charging and Optional Features ................................17

Initial Set-Up: REDMIKE ........................................................................................18

Initial Set-Up: Optional LT-71 ................................................................................19

Initial Set-Up: Optional HM-70 ..............................................................................20

Charging the REDMIKE .........................................................................................21

Charging the Optional LT-71 .................................................................................22

Charging the Optional HM-70 ...............................................................................23

Using the REDMIKE to Amplify External Audio Equipment ....................................24

SECTION 4: Troubleshooting, Daily Use and Warranty.........................................25

Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................26

Daily Use Instructions ...........................................................................................27

Tips on Classroom Audio ......................................................................................28

Warranty Statement .............................................................................................28

System Specications ..........................................................................................29

Individual Components and Optional Accessories ................................................30

User Notes ............................................................................................................31

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SECTION 1

System Overview

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LT- 71

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

800iX Infrared Wireless Microphone Receiver and Power Supply

Sensor Cable

SR-70F Infrared
Sensor

Charging Cradle and Power Supply

REDMIKE Classroom

Microphone

Helpful Hint

Keep ALL packaging materials. If the system must be returned, using the
original packing material will be quick, convenient and prevent damage.

Optional LT-71

LightMic and

Charger Cable

Optional HM-70 Handheld

Microphone and Charger Cable

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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1. POWER Switch/POWER Indicator:

This switch is used to turn the
800iX ON (switch up), or OFF
(switch down). When the POWER
switch is in the ON position, the
POWER light will glow red.

2. IR Indicators (IR): These

lights will glow red when the
corresponding microphone is

turned on. This light conrms

the 800iX is receiving a steady
infrared signal.

3. AF Indicators (AF): These lights

ash green when audio (voice)
from the microphone is detected.

4. A VOLUME: Controls the volume

level of the teacher microphone
that is switched to Channel A.
Rotating the knob clockwise
increases output level.

5. B VOLUME: Controls the volume

level of the optional second
microphone that is switched to
Channel B. Rotating the knob
clockwise increases output level.

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REAR PANEL CONTROLS

2.06/2.54

AUDIO OUTPUT

DC POWER

16V/1A

CHARGE

LEVEL

MIC

LINE

CHANNEL A

CHANNEL B

SENSOR INPUTS

SHORT

BALANCED

AUDIO

OUTPUTS

+

—

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1. DC POWER: Plug the 24 V power

supply into this jack.

2. CHARGERS: These jacks can be used

to charge the optional LightMic or
handheld mic as an alternative to
connecting them to the REDMIKE
cradle charger.

3. AUDIO OUTPUT: This 1/4” unbalanced

audio output jack may be connected

to a “line in” jack on a mixer/amplier.
This output is a mixed audio of

channels A and B.

4. LEVEL (MIC/LINE): Changes the audio

level output from the audio
output jack to “mic” or “line” level.

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5. BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS: Two

independent audio outputs that may
be connected to a balanced

microphone input jack on the mixer/
amplier using a standard XLR

microphone cable.

6. SENSOR INPUT: The IR sensor cable

connects to the sensor input.
Connect additional sensors to the
800iX to cover large or odd-shaped
classrooms.

7. SENSOR SHORT: This LED glows

when there is a short in one of the
sensor cables.

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REDMIKE CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

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1. POWER BUTTON: Press this button

to turn the REDMIKE ON, press
again to turn it OFF (mute).

2. POWER/LOW BATTERY INDICATOR:

A BLUE light indicates the REDMIKE
is on and fully charged. A RED light
indicates a charge is needed.

3. BATTERY COMPARTMENT: To

access the battery compartment,
slide the door downward.
The battery should only be
replaced by a Lightspeed AA
rechargeable sensing battery
(part # BA-NH2A27).

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4. 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.

5. CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH (CH A/B):

This switch allows for selection between
Channel A or B. If you are using a single
microphone, we recommend using
Channel A.

6. CHARGER CONTACTS (+ -): These

contacts interface with the charging
tabs in the BC-RMCC cradle charger
for daily charging. Simply place the
REDMIKE in the charger.

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CRADLE CHARGER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

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1. CHARGE INDICATORS: The light

glows RED while the REDMIKE is
charging. When fully charged, the
light will glow GREEN.

2. DC POWER PORT: Connect the DC

power cord here.

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3. OPTIONAL CHARGING PORT: Plug the

charging cord for the optional LT-71 or
the HM-70 microphones here.

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LT- 71

LT- 71

OPTIONAL LT-71 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

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5

6

1. ON/OFF/MUTE Switch: This switch

turns LT-71 ON or OFF (mute).

2. Channel Select Switch (CH A/B):

This switch allows for selection
of Channel A or B. If you are
using a single microphone, we
recommend using Channel A.

3. Power/Charge Indicator: The

light glows BLUE when the LT-71
is powered ON, RED when being
charged.

4. External Microphone Input (MIC):

Use the 3.5mm MIC jack for the
optional TK-250 headset microphone
(part# MC-TK250LTM).

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5. Auxiliary (AUX): Plug a laptop, MP3

player or other audio source into
this jack to wirelessly transmit the
audio signal to be played through
the system.

6. Charger Input (CHARGER): Plug

the charging cable from the
charger into this jack for daily
charging. The LED on the front will
glow RED to indicate charging.

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OPTIONAL HM-70 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

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4

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NiMH

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2

5

1. ON/OFF/MUTE Switch: This switch

turns the unit ON, OFF or MUTE.

2. Channel Select Switch (CH A/B):

Located in the battery compartment,
the switch is set to Channel B at
the factory.

3. Power/Charge Indicator: The

light glows RED when the HM-70
is powered ON, GREEN when
charging.

4. Charger Input (CHARGER): Plug

the charging cable from the charger
into this jack for daily charging.

5. Infrared Emitters: Avoid covering

the emitters as you grip the HM-70
as this could interrupt signal
transmission from the microphone.

6. Volume Gain Adjustment:

Optimum volume level is
pre-set at the factory and no
adjustment should be necessary.

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