Lightspeed ActivateStation User Manual

U s e r M a n u a l

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

1:

3 Important safety instruc tions

Overview

5

Standard system components

6

Optional components

7

Flexcat pod controls and connections

8

Remote control functions and indicators

SECTION 2:

9 1. Determine set-up locations

Initial Set-up

10

2. Plug in the charging station

11

3. Charge Flexcat components

12

4. Power on all components

12

5. Register new Flexcat components

12

6. Ensure all components are ready

13

7. Optional: Pair with IOS device

14

8. Set up the Flexmike + earbud

15

9. Determine placement of the speaker pods

16

10. Setting system volume levels

SECTION 3:

17 Daily operation instructions

Daily Operation

17

1. Remove and place the pods

17

2. Remove the microphone and put it on

17

3. Remove the remote and begin instruction

18

Using the remote

18

4. Pod call button

18

5. Return all components to charging station

SECTION 4:

19 Tips and Tricks

Additional

Operation
Information

20

Using optional pods #5-6

21

Operating + charging pods #7-12

22

Additional capabilities available with LS Remote
app

SECTION 5:

23 Component registration overview

Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

23

Battery replacement

25

Troubleshooting

SECTION 6:

29 Warranty statement

Warranty, Safety

and Specifications

30

Safety warnings and certifications

35

System specifications

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 m

anufacturer’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 pol

arized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug
has two bl

ades with one wider

than the ot

her. A grounding­type plug has two blades and
a third

grounding prong. The

wid

e blade or the third prong is

provided for y

our safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, c

onsult 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 th

e point where

they exit from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12.

Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, b

racket or

table specified by t

he
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus . When a cart is
used, use c

aution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or

when unused

for long per

iods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required wh

en the apparatus

has been dam

aged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, t

he apparatus
has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operat

e

normally, or has been dropped.

15.

When the mains plug or
appliance coup

ler is used as the
disconnect device, it shall remain
readily operable.

16.

Please keep the unit in a good
ventilation envi

ronment.

17.

WARNING: To reduce the risk
of fire or

electric shock, do not

expose this appar

atus to rain or

moisture.

18.

Apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

19.

Warning - battery pack shall not
be exposed to e

xcessive heat

such as sunshine, fire or the like.

SECTION 1:

OVERVIEW

SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND UNPACKING

The standard configuration of the Activate System will contain:

Small group pods

Flexmike + earbud lanyard

Activate station with
power supply

Activate Mobile App

PLEASE NOTE: Activate Station and Pods may be purchased as additions to an
Access Classroom System for small group instruction. All Access components
are registered together at the factory and are labeled as such. Please keep all
components together as a system. Moving them from one system, or room, to
another will result in the need to re-register them in order to function.

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Safety

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Maintenance

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Additional

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1.

Overview

Standard Components (U.S. and Canada)

ACT

Activate Station with power supply

POD

Activate Pod with rechargeable battery pack

FM-EBL

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

24V-1.75-NA

16V/2.0A power supply for FCCS, U.S. and Canada

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/2.0A power supply for FCCS, specify country

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Overview

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

Equipment which may be part of your system:

Additional pods

Team teaching kit:
2nd Flexmike + earbud
lanyard

Optional remote control

Optional Accessories

POD

Activate Pod with rechargeable battery pack (U.S.

and Canada)

POD-1881

Activate Pod with rechargeable battery pack (outside

of U.S. and Canada)

FM-EBL Flexmike with earbud lanyard (U.S. and Canada)

FM-EBL-1881

Flexmike with earbud lanyard (outside U.S. and
Canada)

FCHRC1

Handheld remote control with battery pack

MSC3535

3.5mm-3.5mm stereo audio cable

1

4 2

3

5 6

UP

DN

Mute

Vol

Vol

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POD CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

1.

CHARGING INDICATOR: this

light t

urns red when charging,

green to i

ndicate charging

complete. D

uring operation, this

light w

ill turn green when the call

button is pre

ssed.

2.

POWER/LOW BATTERY
INDICATOR: this light blinks

blue w

hen powered on, turns

solid blue w

hen ready for

operation and

turns red when

the battery is low.

3.

POD NUMBER: the number will

light as a clear visual indicator
for the teacher to determine
which pod represents which
group nu

mber.

4.

VOLUME: up/down buttons

adjust the volume of the pod
speaker. T

he volume level (-5
to 5) will be shown in the LED
window.

5.

CALL BUTTON: students can

press this button to notify the
teacher they need assistance.

6.

LOUDSPEAKER:

the internal

l

oudspeaker distributes the

teacher’s voice.

7.

MICROPHONES: the internal

microphones that picks up the
student’s voice are located at
each end of the pod.

8.

HEADPHONE OUT: connect

headphones for private listening.
The pod speaker is muted when
headphones are c

onnected.

9.

USB CHARGING/POWER
INPUT: to charge pods in

addition to those in the charging
station, pl

ug the charging cable
from the Activate station or
other US

B power source into

this j

ack.

10.

POWER: press to power on.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to
power o

ff.

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ACTIVATE STATION: CONTROLS,
CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS

1.

POWER/SLEEP:

press to
place the Activate Station
and

classroom audio system
into sleep mode. The Activate
Station will continue to charge
devices w

hen in sleep mode.

2.

POWER INDICATOR: the light

will t

urn blue when powered

on, a

mber when placed in sleep

mode.

3.

LINK INDICATOR: this light is

solid gr

een to indicate Activate
is connected to the audio system
and r

eady for operation. It will
blink green for several seconds
when in

itially plugged into power.

4.

MICROPHONE VOLUME:

adjusts t

he volume level of

the c

lassroom speaker for all

connected m

icrophones. The

indicator l

ights to the right

change to s

how volume level.

5.

AUDIO INPUT VOLUME:

adjusts t

he level of multimedia
devices plugged into the 3.5mm
audio i

nput ports.

6.

AUDIO OUTPUT VOLUME:

adjusts t

he level of ALD or

recording dev

ices plugged into

the 3

.5mm audio output ports.

7.

VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS:

shows the volume level of the
last source that was adjusted
(Microphone, Input, Output).
The source level will be updated
once a new

volume button is

pres

sed.

8.

FLEXMIKE CHARGING SLOTS
(2): place your Flexmike(s) in

these slots for nightly charging.

9.

POD CHARGING SLOTS (8):

place y

our pods in these slots for

nightly c

harging

10.

CHARGING COVERS:

covers
are included to protect unused
pod c

harging slots from dust

and debris

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3

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4 5

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ACTIVATE STATION: CONTROLS,
CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS

11.

AUDIO INPUTS (1-4): connect

a multimedia audio source to
wirel

essly send the audio to
be played through the whole
classroom speaker(s).

12.

AUDIO OUTPUT (ALD):

connect A

ssistive Listening

D

evice to send the whole
classroom audio to an individual
student’s device.

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 i

nstalled camera.

14.

BLUETOOTH PAIRING (1-2):

pres

s this button to pair Activate
to a mobile device. Download
the Lightspeed Activate app
from t

he iOS App Store or

Google P

lay for complete

instructions.

15.

ACCESS REGISTRATION:

t

his button is used to pair
the Activate Station with the
classroom audio system. If

purchased together this is done
by default at the factory.

16.

USB CHARGE OUTPUTS
(PHONE/PODS): use the first

two USB ports to charge a
mobile phone or additional
pods.

17.

USB CHARGE OUTPUTS
(PODS/REMOTE): use these two

USB por

ts to charge additional

pods or opt

ional remote control.

18.

AUX POWER INPUT: 5V USB

power f

rom a laptop or USB
power pack can be used in a
portable application to power
the Activate Station wireless
audio functions (

in place of the
standard 24V power supply).
Note c

harging is disabled when

auxiliary pow

er is used.

19.

DC POWER INPUT: plug the

primary 24V/1.75A power supply
into this jack.

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SECTION 2:

INITIAL SET-UP

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. If plugging in multimedia
audio sources, it should be located in close proximity to minimize cable runs.

Key considerations:

•

Close proximity to AC power outlet

•

Accessible for daily charging of all components

•

Near multimedia audio sources if desired

•

Do not place in a fully enclosed metal cabinet

Pods

The pods are designed to be highly portable and move around the room with
the student group. For optimum audio quality, they should be placed in the
center of a table or group. Pods can be taken out of the room up to about 100
feet before communication is lost.

NEW DIAGRAM REQUIRED

Charging

Station

Speaker Pods

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2.

PLUG IN THE ACTIVATE STATION

1.

Locate the 24V power supply and power cable.

2.

Connect the AC power cord into the DC power supply.

3.

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 bas

e 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.com/accessregistration for proper pairing instructions.

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3. PLACE THE COMPONENTS IN THE
ACTIVATE STATION

Prior to full operation, all system com ponents s houl d 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.

Insert all pods into the Activate Station. If your system has more than 8
pods, t

he additional pods can be plugged into the USB charging ports on

the bac

k with the included cables.

2.

Each pod will power on and the charge light will turn red to indicate normal
charging. When fully charged, they will turn green.

3.

Insert the Flexmike(s)* into the Activate Station.

4.

The Flexmike(s)* will power on and charging light will turn red to indicate
normal charging. When fully charged, it will turn green. The blue
microphone 1 or 2 light will blink for several seconds as it establishes a link,
then t

urn solid.

5.

For systems with optional handheld remotes, those can be plugged into
the rear US

B Pods/Remote charging ports.The charging light will turn red to

indicate nor

mal charging. When fully charged, it will turn green.

If y

our Activate System was purchased together with a Lightspeed audio system
(Redcat, Topcat, 955 or Access Link), all components were registered (paired)
together at the factory.

T

he components are registered and ready for operation when:

•

Microphone(s) has a solid blue #1 or #2 light

•

Pods have a red LED number and solid blue power light

•

Activate Station has a solid green link light

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REGISTER ANY NEW ACTIVATE SYSTEM

COMPONENTS

If the Activate Station and Pods were purchased separately from the Lightspeed
classroom audio system, the new components will need to be registered (paired)
with the audio system for operation.

Please visit the Lightspeed website at www.lightspeed-tek-com/
accessregistration to obtain registration instructions.

6.

DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP

With your iOS or Android device, visit the App
Store or Google Play to download the “Lightspeed
Activate” mobile app.

Trademark Attribution: Apple, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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PAIR YOUR MOBILE DEVICE TO

ACTIVATE S

TATION

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.

Now you will be prompted by the app to pair Bluetooth audio. Press the
pair button within the Activate app when prompted - please note the

device name of the connected Activate Station.

4.

Go to your mobile device Bluetooth settings to complete the pairing
pro

cess.

5.

Select the specific Activate station as indicated. When prompted, enter the
pin #0000 to complete the pairing process. The device should now show as
connected.

6.

Return to the Activate mobile app. It will take you through a tutorial on how
to use the various functions, including some additional functions available
only t

hrough the app.

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8.

SET UP THE FLEXMIKE + EARBUD

Initial Setup

• Locate the earbud lanyard

• Hang your Flexmike on the lanyard

opposite t

he magnetic clasp.

• Plug the earbud into the headphone

connection on the Flexmike.

• NOTE: if you prefer to wear the earbud

in your left ear:

- Turn the lanyard around so the earbud
goes up to your left ear.

- Route the plug around the back side
of the microphone to plug into the
headphone jack.

Wearing the Flexmike + Earbud Lanyard

• The earbud can be worn in either

ear depending on how the lanyard is
connected to y

our Flexmike.

• Place the lanyard and microphone

around your neck, connecting the
magnetic clasps behind your neck.

• Insert the earbud into your ear

• If the earbud cable does not seem long

enough to c

omfortably fit your ear,

unwind it from the lanyard 2-3 coils.

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SET THE PODS OUT IN THE CLASSROOM

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.

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TEST GENERAL SYSTEM OPERATION

1.

From your mobile device, open the Lightspeed Activate App.

2.

Select the classroom speaker and begin speaking into your microphone.
You should hear your voice and a comfortable, but not loud volume level.
Tap

the mute button to ensure that is working properly. The microphone

icon on the app and the power light on the Flexmike will both turn red.

3.

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 liv

e. 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 int o the pod. Try muting your
microphone to just monitor the conversation.

4.

Try selecting each of other pods to make sure they are all properly
connected to the system.

5.

Enable Pod to Class sharing by swiping one of the pods to the class speaker
icon. This allows a student to pick up the pod and speak into it like a
microphone to present to the class. The students voice will be amplified by
the class speaker, allowing all students to clearly understand. Note that the
teacher’s microphone can also be live or muted during student sharing.

6.

Try capturing a video. Press the Record tab. The camera on your device will
be activated. You should see a headphone icon on the lower left hand side
of t

he screen to indicate a bluetooth audio connection is active. Swipe to

the r

ight to pull out the remote arc and select an audio source to record.

To re

cord just your microphone, select the class icon. To record a student

conversation, select the specific pod to record that audio.

7.

Press the red recording button to start the recording. Make sure you or
another i

ndividual is speaking into the microphone and/or select pod. After

several s

econds, press the red stop button to end the recording

8.

Review the video. You can either click on the thumbnail for the video you
j

ust recorded, or click on the Library tab to pull up a list of your recordings.
Select the video and press play. By default, the audio will play back directly
to your earpiece. If you wish to play the audio back through the class
speaker or an idividual pod, un-mute the microphone and select the desired
audio s

ource from the control arc. Make sure you can hear the appropriate

audio y

ou were attempting to record.

9.

That covers the general functionality of the system. Please refer to the
tutorial in the mobile app and additional sections in this user manual for
more det

ailed operation.

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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:

Flexmike Volume (classroom speaker and pods)

To adjust, use the up/down buttons on the Flexmike.

1.

Select an individual pod and begin speaking in a normal voice.

2.

The volume should be at a level that the kids seated around the pod can
clearly hear

, but not so loud that other nearby groups could hear.

3.

Press the class button to turn on the classroom speaker and speak in a
normal voice.

4.

The volume should be at a level that the kids
can c

learly hear from the other side of the
room. You should just barely be able to hear
your o

wn voice.
NOTE: at proper volume levels, there should
not be any “feedback” or squealing from the

speaker outside of 2-3 feet. If there is, turn the
Flexmike volume down slightly.

Volume
up/down

Pod Speaker Volume

1.

The speaker volume of each individual pod can be
adjusted us

ing the up/down buttons on the pod.

2.

The default volume setting is a the center point
or “0

”. The pods can be adjusted 5 “steps” up or

down to a maximum of 5 and a minimum of -5.

3.

Press the up/down buttons to adjust the speaker
volume level as desired.

Pod to Class Volume

1.

Enable “Pod to Class” sharing mode by swiping
pod #1 to the class icon on the mobile app.

2.

With the teacher’s Flexmike muted, grab pod #1
and begin speaking, holding it 3-4” from your
mouth.

3.

The volume should be just loud enough to hear
your o

wn voice, but loud enough to enable kids
on the other side of hte room to clearly hear you
(it is helpful to have another person in the room to
verify).

4.

Press the volume tab and adjust pod to class
volume up/

down on the to optimize the level.

NOTE: check the pod sharing volume level at the
pod nearest the classroom spekaer to verify there
is no “feedback” or squealing. If there is, turn
down the volume slightly.

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SECTION 3:

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.

Power /

Mute

• The microphone will default to the Mute

position, t

he microphone status light will

turn to red.

• Place the microphone around your neck

and insert t

he earbud.

• Press the power/mute button. The

microphone s

tatus light will turn blue,

indicating the microphone is active.

3.

Open the Lightspeed Activate app on your mobile device and begin
i

nstruction. Use the app to:

• Address the whole class

• Monitor and Instruct small groups

• Activate student group sharing

• Capture an audio/video recording

• Take classroom photos

• Adjust volume levels

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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. The pod # button will light
and a tone will sound in the earbud when
connected (1-2 seconds).

Just Listen

Press MUTE

Mute your microphone and move from

pod to pod to monitor (listen only)
student groups, gaining critical insights
to the learning process.

Pod to Class

Sharing

Swipe Pod # to

class button

Allows one student group to address the

whole class. Both the class and pod #
buttons will turn orange.

Disconnect

Press activated

pod # again

Disconnects the transmission and turns

any audio off.

Teacher earbud

volume

Press Vol UP/

DOWN arrows

Turns the volume to the teacher’s earbud

up or down.

Recording

Tap the record tab

Select video, audio, or photo to capture.

Tap the record button to begin.

Recording

audio source

Swipe right to

reveal control arc

Tap the desired audio source: class for

teacher microphone only, or any pod to
capture student group interaction.

5.

Pod call button:

• Each pod has a call button for students when they need assistance.

• When the button is pressed, a tone sounds in the teacher earbud and

the corresponding pod # will blink on the app.

• The light will continue to blink until the teacher selects that pod.

• To clear multiple blinking lights: press class button.

• If undesirable, this feature can be turned off in the app settings.

6.

Return the components to the Activate Station for nightly recharging:

• Place all components in their respective charging slots

• Charging lights will light: red = charging; green = fully charged.

• The units will fully charge overnight.

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RECORD AND CAPTURE

1.VIDEO + AUDIO RECORDING

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.

1.

Tap the record tab

•

Verify the Bluetooth audio
connection is present as indicated
by a “headphone” icon in the lower
left hand corner of the screen.

•

Select Video capture at the top of
the sc

reen.

2.

Select desired audio source

•

Note the select source in the upper
left hand c

orner of the screen.

•

If you wish to change the source,
swipe r

ight on the screen to reveal

the c

ontrol arc.

•

To record teacher audio only, select
the c

lass button. Make sure you

microphone is unmuted.

•

To record student group audio,
select the desired pod.

NOTE: for optimum student audio
quality, the teacher microphone
should be muted.

3.

Select front or back camera

4.

Begin recording

•

Tap the red record button to begin
the video recording.

•

Tap the button again when you are
ready to stop.

•

You will see the last recorded video
appear as a thumbnail for quick
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2.AUDIO ONLY RECORDING

In addition to video recording,teachers can record just the audio of a lesson or
student interaction. with the video you have recorded.

1.

Tap the record tab

•

Verify the Bluetooth audio connection is
present as indicated by a “headphone”
icon in t

he lower left hand corner.

•

Select Audio at the top of the screen.

2.

Select desired audio source

•

Note the select source in the upper left
hand c

orner of the screen.

•

If you wish to change the source, swipe
right to r

eveal the control arc.

•

To record teacher audio only, select the
class button. Make sure you microphone
is unmuted.

•

For student audio, select the desired pod.

NOTE: for optimum student audio quality,
mute the teacher microphone.

3.

Begin recording

•

Tap the red record button to begin the
video r

ecording.

•

Tap again when you are ready to stop.

•

You will see the last recorded audio file
appear as a thumbnail for quick review.

3.

PHOTO CAPTURE

While utilizing the video and audio recording, teacher can also snap still photos
of their students to capture student interaction and classroom activities.

1.

Tap the record tab

•

Select Photo capture at the top of
the sc

reen.

2.

Capture Photos

•

Tap the white photo button to
capture an i

mage

•

You will see the last photo file
appear as a thumbnail for quick
review.

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RECORDING LIBRARY AND PLAYBACK

All of your captured video, audio and photo files are organized and stored in the
library tab for easy review.

1.

Tap the Library tab

•

Select from video, audio or photo
library at t

he top of the screen

2.

Tap the desired file to begin playback

•

Press the play button at the bottom
of t

he 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
s

creen to reveal the control arc.

•

Select the desired pod or
class s

peaker, and unmute the

microphone.

3.

Deleting files Edit library and sharing

•

Tap the select button and select the
desired files to delete.

•

Press the trash icon to delete.

4.

To send files to another destination

•

Tap the select button and select the
desired files to send

•

Tap the upload icon on the bottom
right of t

he screen

•

Select from the menu on your
mobile device where you want to
send t

he file(s) - send via SMS or

email, s

hare on social media, send to

cloud s

torage server, etc.

5.

Automatic file upload to Lightspeed
Learning Space

•

When connected to Lightspeed
Learning Space account, files will
automatically upload

•

Files marked with a check-mark
indicate s

uccessful upload to the LLS

cloud s

ervice and are available for

viewing, s

haring, and collaborating.

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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:

1.

Tap the Settings tab

•

Toggle Lightspeed Learning Space on

2.

Toggle Lightspeed Learning Space ON and
enter y

our account information

•

You will be prompted to enter the user name
and pas

sword

3.

Determine local file storage limit

•

To keep the last 10 files stored locally on
your mobile device, click that option.

•

If left on checked, only the last recording will
be stored locally on your mobile device.

4.

Test with a new recording

•

Click the record tab and capture a video file.

•

Once you stop the recording, click on the
library tab.

•

You will notice an uploading icon next to the
last video file. Once the upload is complete
after s

everal seconds (a checkmark will

appear).

•

You can click on the “LLS” link in the grey
bar to di

rectly connect to your LLS account

to ve

rify the file the upload is complete.

Note: A subscription and user account is required to
integrate with Lightspeed Learning Space. Visit www.
lightspeedlearningspace.com for more information.

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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE
WITH ACTIVATE APP

Additional volume adjustments:

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 A udi o 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).

Teacher tracker:

If your system is equipped with a second
microphone, this feature allows a teacher
to see which group the other instructor is
communicating with. When this feature is
toggled on, it places a ring around the group
the other teacher is connected to.

• In the Settings tab, toggle Teacher

Tracker to on

to activate this mode.

Whisper Coach mode:

For the purpose of live observation and
coaching, Activate allows a coach or
administrator to provide immediate feedback
directly to the teacher. With whisper mode, a
second microphone (for the coach) follows the
primary teacher around, listening to th e same
groups and the interaction the teacher has with
those groups. When the coach observes an
improvement opportunity, he/she can quickly
unmute their micorphone and speak directly
into the teacher’s earpiece, del i vering a quick
feedback in the moment.

• In the settings tab, toggle Whisper

Mode to on.

• The instructor who toggles Whisper

Mode on

will be designated as “Coach”

and will follow the teacher.

• Return to the remote page, and a

“Whisper” i

con will appear.

• To begin a whisper conversation, press

the whisper

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ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE
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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. Tap the Mic to
Mic icon to call the other teacher.

Disable Teacher call:

Turning off this feature disables the call button on
the side of the pods. This feature is turned on by
default, allowing students to notify the teacher
when they need assistance.

Pod Power Lock

Turning this feature on will lock the pod power in
the on position as long as the pods remain linked
to the system. This is designed to prevent students
from inadvertantly powering the pods off. The
pods are designed to remain on during charging,
so there is generally no need to power them off.

Orientation:

Allows users to flip the orientation of the Remote
screen to adapt to right and left handed users.

Enable Sleep mode:

Your Access system comes with sleep mode
disabled by default, keeping it powered on and
operable at all times. To engage sleep mode,
toggle it to the ON position in the settings tab.
The Access system will go into sleep (low power)
mode after 2 hours of no activity. Wake the system
back up by un-muting a microphone.

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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.

Record out:

This allows users to set up Audio Output 2 as a true recording output to connect
to an external video camera.

• When toggled off, this output will provide audio form the class speaker

only. K

eep this toggled off when interfacing with an ALD so the student

receives just the audio from the teacher in whole class mode.

• When toggled on, this output will provide audio from any selected audio

source - class speaker or pod.

• Select Mic or Line level signal depending on the recording device.

Search active pods:

In the event pods are added or removed from the system, press this button to
search all active pods. After about 30 seconds, the remote will show only pods
that are connected to the system.

Device registration (pairing):

To add or replace a microphone or pod it will need
to be uniquely registered, or paired, to the Access
audio system. Press the Devices Register button
(under the settings tab) to initiate the registration
(pairing) process for your new device and it will
walk you through the process.

Reset Default Settings:

Pressing this will return the Activate App to its
original settings, including volume levels and
number of pods.

Unpair:

Press this button to unpair your mobile device
from the Activate system. This is useful if you wish
to take your device to pair up with a system next
door.

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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.

Charging:

• Connect the included charging cable(s) to any of the USB CHARGING

OUTPUT por

ts on the back of Activate Station.

• Connect the other end of the cable to the Micro USB port on the pod.

• The red charge light on the Pod will light to indicate charging has begun.

• When fully charged, the light will turn green.

TIPS AND TRICKS TO SUCCESSFUL USE

Determining optimum placement of the pods

• Pods should be placed in the approximate center of the group

• They can be placed on the center of a table or on the floor where the

students are sitting.

• The microphone is designed to pick up students in a 360 degree radius, so

it a

lso operates best when in the middle of a group.

Managing equipment and charging

• Leave all components in the on position.

- W

hen you place them on the charger, they will charge as normal.

-

When you remove them from the charger to start the day, they will be
fully charged and ready for operation.

• Assign students to manage the charging of the group speakers.

- Have one assigned student remove it from the charger to start the day

and pl

ace it back on the charger at the end of the day.

• If using the LS Remote App, always leave the remote control on the charger

to ensure it maintains its link with the Access amplifier and iOS device.

Determining proper volume levels

• This system is not designed to make the teachers voice louder, but to

distribute it a

ppropriately so it is heard clearly by the selected group of

students or t

he whole class.

• The pods are designed to be used independently, so turning the volume up

too loud can result in bleed-over to another group.

• Typical volume levels at a group speaker are about half of the maximum

setting – approximately 12:00 on the dial.

• It should be loud enough that students in the desired group hear you as

though you we

re speaking directly to them at a distance of 3 feet.

• The classroom speaker should also be at a level that is not loud, but

clear t

hroughout the whole room. Typically 12:00 on the Access amplifier
‘Microphone Volume’ control is appropriate.

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TIPS AND TRICKS TO SUCCESSFUL USE

CONT’D

St

udent group sharing

• Press pod #, then rapidly press center button (or swipe pod to class icon on

LS Remote App). This allows one student group to address the whole class.
Both t

he center and pod # buttons will light and a tone will sound in the

earbud when connected (1-2 seconds).

• To select another group to share with the class, simply press another pod #,

followed qui

ckly by the center button (or swipe another group to the class

using t

he LS Remote App).

• 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. Lev

el is optimum at the center point, but can be adjusted as

needed. N

OTE: if you turn that volume up or down, you will likely need to

turn t

he volume on the Flexmike down or up to compensate.

• To avoid feedback between the pod and classroom speaker, the nearest

pod s

hould be more than 6 feet away from the speaker.

If your system is equipped with team-teaching

• Make sure to use the corresponding Flexmike and remote for microphone 1

and 2, indicated as follows:

- Flexmike: microphone 1 or 2 light is on

- Remote: microphone 1 or 2 sticker on the back of remote (above
barcode)

• If you are using the LS Remote App with team-teaching, each teacher will

need an iOS device paired with Remote #1 or #2 to match their microphone.

- When paired, the LS Remote App will show M1 or M2 to indicate which
microphone it is operating with.

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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. When
purchased as a complete system, major components (Access audio system,
Flexmikes, remotes, and pods) will be pre-registered and ready for use, so there
is no need to manually register anything.

In the event a component needs to be replaced or an additional component
is added down the road, it will need to be registered. Please refer to the
Registration Guide provided with the new components or on the Lightspeed
website.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Overview of batteries

The pods and Flexmike contain rechargeable battery packs that require daily
charging. The battery packs are covered under warranty for 1-year but have a
useful life of about 2+ years before they should be replaced. The battery packs
must be purchased directly from Lightspeed, and can easily be installed by the
user.

Replacement of battery pack in pod

1.

Slide the battery door open.

2.

Pull the battery pack out and disconnect
the cable.

3.

Take the new battery pack, connect the
cable and insert the battery pack into the
compartment.

4.

Slide the cover back on.

5.

Place the pod in the Activate station to
fully c

harge the new battery pack.

6.

The charging light will turn red. It will
turn green when fully charged (up to 10
hours).

WARNING:

FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND SEVERE BURN HAZARD. When
transporting any battery outside of a product, keep battery enclosed in plastic
so as to prevent a short circuit and unintentional activiation.

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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.

PROBLEM: low battery condition.
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. The gr

een charging light will turn on when a full charge is reached.

•

Regardless of battery life, the red light will turn on for 20-30 minutes to check
status. When bat

tery is full, the light will turn green at some time after that.

•

Fully charged batteries will operate properly throughout a full school day for
a per

iod of at least 1-2 years. If the batteries are older, they may need to be

replaced.

PROBLEM: No audio from a speaker pod when selected.
SOLUTION: follow these steps to isolate and eliminate the problem.

•

When the pod # button is selected on remote, ensure it turns green.

-

If it does not turn green, this indicates the pod or other component is
either not on or not proper

ly registered.

- If t

he button turns red, this indicates the microphone is muted. Press the

mute button on the remote.

•

Ensure speaker pod is on and ready for use as indicated by a solid blue power
light.

-

Power the unit on by sliding the switch on the bottom of the pod.

-

Try turning the speaker off, then on again and wait up to 30 seconds for it
to properly link.

•

Ensure the speaker pod volume is set to a nominal level. If it is turned all the
way down, there will be no audio.

•

Ensure the Flexmike is on and ready for use as indicated by a steady blue
status light (#1 or #2).

- If the microphone status light is blink ing, t hat indicates the Flexmike is
not linked up to the Access amplifier. Ensure the amplifier is plugged in to
power.

- Ensure there is a corresponding green 1 or 2 ready light on the Access
amplifier

- If the microphone status light is red, that indicates the Fl e xmike is muted.
Press the mute button on the remote or Flexmike to unmute.

•

Ensure the proper teacher remote is being used.

- If there are 2 microphones with the Flexcat system, each Flexmike must be

paired t

ogether with a specific remote, marked Teacher 1 or Teacher 2.

- C

heck microphone status indicator light (1 or 2) is on. Ensure you are using

the c

orresponding remote, marked Teacher 1 or Teacher 2 on the serial

number label on the back.

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•

Ensure teacher remote is working properly.

- Press the center “Whole Class” button. It should be lighted green.

- 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 c

ause intermittent operation.

PROBLEM: Remote does not light or acti vate a speaker pod(s).
SOLUTION:

•

Ensure the batteries have a charge. They should be charged nightly.

-

If the red low battery light is on, it can cause intermittent operation.

•

Try pressing the center “Whole Class” button. It should be lighted green.

-

If this button lights, the remote has a battery charge and is properly linked
up. T

he problem is likely with the pod or pods that do not activate, refer to

the “No audio from speaker pod” troubleshooting section.

- If this button doesn’t light, make sure the Access amplifier is plugged into
power.

- Check to see that the Flexmike is powered on and linked, as indicated
by a solid blue light. If that light does not go solid blue, try powering the
Flexmike and Access amplifier off, then on again.

- C

heck to see that there is a corresponding green 1 or 2 ready light on the

Access amplifier.

- If the microphone still does not link up (turn solid blue), it may need
to be re-registered to the Access amplifier. Please refer to the Flexcat
registration guide on the Lightspeed website.

- If there is a second remote, check to see if that operates correctly.

PROBLEM: Feedback or squealing from pod speaker
SOLUTION:

•

Make sure the teacher’s Flexmike is 2 feet or more away from the pod.
Operation at v

ery close distance can cause feedback.

•

Try turning the volume down on the bottom of the pod. Typical volume levels
should be arou

nd the mid-point (12:00 on the dial).

•

Turn the volume on the Flexmike down 1-2 clicks.

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PROBLEM: Feedback or squealing from classroom speaker
SOLUTION:

•

Make sure the teacher’s Flexmike is 2-3 feet or more away from the speaker.
Operation at very close distance can cause feedback.

•

Make sure the nearest pod operating in student sharing mode is at least 6 feet
away f

rom the classroom speaker. Operation at very close distance can cause

feedback.

•

Mute the teacher’s Flexmike. If the feedback or squealing persists, the
feedback is being caused by a pod that is in student sharing mode.

- If the feedback or squealing goes away, the feedback is being caused by
that Flexmike, likel y due to the volume level being too high. Press the
volume down button on the Flexmike 1-2 clicks.

- 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).

PROBLEM: Cannot hear students in monitor mode
SOLUTION:

•

Ensure the desired pod is selected as indicated by a green or red light on the
pod # bu

tton on the remote.

•

Make sure the earbud volume is turn up loud enough to hear by pressing the
Vol UP button on the remote (Vol button on left).

•

Make sure the earbud is fully plugged into the headphone jack on the
Flexmike.

•

Select another pod to see if you are able to hear audio from that pod. If you
hear audio, the issue is with one specific pod.

•

Turn the power of the problematic pod off, wait several seconds, then on
again. L

et the pod link back up again as indicated by a solid blue light, then

try s

electing that pod again.

PROBLEM: Student sharing volume is too loud or too quiet
SOLUTION:

•

This is designed to work with a student speaking within about 18-24” of
the pod

microphone. If the volume is too quiet from a further distance, the

student should move the pod closer.

•

To adjust the student sharing volume, turn the “Microphone Volume” on the
Access amplifier up or down. NOTE: this may cause you to adjust the volume
on the Flexmike up or down to compensate.

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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 hav

ing trouble communicating, usually due to range between the

iOS device and the remote or a dead battery in the remote.

•

Make sure your device is within 50-100 feet of the remote. Walk up to the
remote and wait several seconds for the app to reconnect.

•

If it does not automatically reconnect, try force quitting the app: double tap
the Home button on y

our iOS device, then swipe up the LS Remote app to

close it. Re-open

the app and it should connect automatically.

•

Make sure your remote is active with a charged battery. Place it on the charger
and make sure the Red (or green) charging light is on.

PROBLEM: LS Remote app shows “No Response from the Flexcat System”

SOLUTION:

•

This indicates the Flexcat remote is not communicating with the Access
amplifier, us

ually due to range between the remote and the amplifier.

•

Make sure the remote is within 100 feet of the Access amplifier. Walk up within
range of the Access amplifier and attempt to select a pod using the remote. If
that works, your app will begin working as well.

•

If it does not automatically reconnect, try force quitting the app: double tap
the Home button on y

our iOS device, then swipe the LS Remote app up to

close it. Re-open

the app and it should connect automatically.

•

Keep the remote within range of the Access amplifier for continuous
operation.

•

If the handheld remote does not operate, make sure the remote is paired
to the Access a

mplifier. If this remote has not been used before, it must be

paired t

o the Access amplifier.

- Using a paperclip, press the Registration button on the Access amplifier,
the #1 and #2 lights on the amplifier will begin blinking.

- Now use the paperclip to press the registration button on the back of the
remote.

- The #2 light on the Access amplifier will turn off to indicate the remote is
now pai

red.

- Within a few seconds, the LS Remote app should detect the Flexcat
system.

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SECTION 6:

WARRANTY, SAFETY &
SPECIFICATIONS

THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Lightspeed’s Flexcat Group Audio System is covered under warranty against
malfunction due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of THREE
(3) 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 Flexcat systems and
components within the warranty period indicated below. If any system
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 malfunctioning
equipment can be returned to Lightspeed. Any exchanged equipment will
remain covered under the original three (3) year warranty.

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 ot

her cables and minor accessories is one (1) year.

4.

Prepaid shipping label provided by Lightspeed for warranty repairs
within t

he United States. Customers outside the U.S. should refer to the

Lightspeed website (ww.lightspeed-tek.com) for warranty repair instructions.

5.

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 warranty. Information on
authorized service agencies is available from Lightspeed Technologies, Inc.

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.

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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.

The exclamation mark inside an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the
literature accompanying this product.

USE A LIGHTSPEED
SUPPLIED BATTERY ONLY

CERTIFICATIONS

This product is listed to UL standards and requirements for
electrical safety by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

This product conform s with the essential requirements of
the following European Union Directives: 2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and 2006/95/EC Low
Voltage Directive (LVD).

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).

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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.

Le point d’exclamation contenu dans un triangle équilatéral
avertit l’utilisateur de la présence d’importantes instructions
d’exploitation et de maintenance dans la documentation qui
accompagne ce produit.

UTILISEZ UNIQUEMENT LA BATTERIE
LIGHTSPEED FOURNIE

CERTIFICATIONS

Ce produit est certifié conforme aux normes et aux exigences
UL en matière de sécurité électrique par Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.

Ce produit est conforme aux principales exigences des
directives de l’Union Européenne suivantes : 2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and 2006/95/EC Low
Voltage Directive (LVD).

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.

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).

ATTENTION

RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

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.

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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:
(1)

This device may not cause harmful interference; and

(2)

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic e, 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful 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 (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is receiving” the interference).

•Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.

•Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna
is connected.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

For body worn operation, the portable part (Flexmike) has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines.

IMPORTANT NOTE For Activate station with power supply:
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna(s) used for this

transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co­located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. No change to the antenna or the device is
permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure
requirements and void user’s authori ty to operate the device.

Notice to Canada User

English

This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)

this device may not cause interference, and

(2)

this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

French

Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

L’exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1)

l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2)

l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en

compromettre le fonctionnement

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

English

Your mobile device is a radio transmitt er and receiver. It is designed not t o ex c eed the limits for exposure to radio waves

(radio frequency electromagnetic fields) recommended by international guidelines. The guidelines were developed by
Health Canada and include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age
and health.

French

Votre appareil mobile est un émetteur-récepteur radio. Il est conçu pour ne pas dépasser les limites d’exposition aux ondes

radio (champs électromagnétiques de fréquence radio) recommandées par les directives internationales. Les lignes
directrices ont été élaborées par Santé Canada et comprennent une marge de sécurité importante destinée à assurer
la sécurité de toutes les personnes, indépendam ment de l’âge et de la santé.

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOTICE FOR USB

NOTE: Lightspeed is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NO

TE: This equipment has been tested and found to c ompl y 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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 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.

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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

We her

ewith declare that the following systems comply with the appropriate basic safety and health
requirements of the Directive based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us. In case of
alteration of the system, not agreed upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity.

Products: Redcat Access, Flexmike, Flexcat Pod, Flexcat Charging Station,

Flexcat Hand Remote Control, Media Connector Access, Sharemike, Topcat, Access Link,
955 Access, TCQ2, DRQ

Model Numbers: LSRCA 1881, LSFM 1881, FCP 1881, FCCS, FCHRC, FCHRCB, LSMCA 1881,

LSSM 1881, LSTCA 1881, LSAL 1881, LS955 1881, TCQ2, DRQ

As applicable, products conform to the following EU/AS/NZ test standards listed below:

Safety Standards: IEC/EN 60065 and amendments

EMC/RF Standards: EN301 406 V2.1.1 (2009-07)

EN 301489-1/-6
EN 301489-1/-17
EN 50371 (2002)
EN 50385 (2002)
EN 300 328
EN 55022
EN 55024
AS/NZ CISPER 22
AS/NZ 4268

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

L

ightspeed Representative:

Michael Frost, Compliance Engineer

Date: 03/21/2016

P/N: 085-0013-04

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

SPEAKER PODS

Battery power:

2.5V NiMH battery pack

Battery life:

10+ hours (fully charged)

Power output:

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

Wireless communication:

Access Technology (1.9 GHz)

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 / 1.75A

Cradle charging: 8 pods; 2 Flexmikes

DC charging ports:

4 additional pods with cable

USB input:

5V USB optional power source

USB charging:

5V USB charging output

Audio Input:

3.5mm stereo (x4) w/master volume

Audio Output:

3.5mm stereo (x2) mixed w/ volume control

Device Registration:

Push button (x2) for Bluetooth pairing,

Push button (x1) for Access pairing

Registration indicator

LED (x3) on back panel

Audio Link indicator:

LED on front panel

Wireless communication:

Bluetooth, Access Technology (1.9 GHz +
RF4CE)

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):

13.3” x 5.8” x 2” (338 x 147.3 x 50mm)

Weight: 1.8 lbs (.82kg)

iOS DEVICE COMPATIBILITY

iPhone:

iPhone 5 and newer

iPad:

iPad 3rd generation and newer

iPad Mini (all versions)
iPad Pro (all versions)

iPod touch:

iPod 5th generation and newer

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AC-MNACT

LIGHTSPEED TECHNOLOGIES

11509 SW HERMAN ROAD / TUALATIN, OR 97062
TOLL FREE: 800.732.8999 / PHONE: [phone] / FAX: [phone]
LIGHTSPEED-TEK.COM