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SMART Audio™ CAS-340 and
CAS-360 Classroom
Amplification System
Installation Guide
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Contents
1 Planning your installation....................................................................................................1
2 Installing your SMART Audio system ................................................................................. 5
Installing speaker wires and Cat 5e cables ..................................................... 5
Installing ceiling speakers ............................................................................... 7
Installing wall speakers ...................................................................................9
Installing the room module ............................................................................10
Installing the control unit ............................................................................... 13
Installing the microphone charging cradle..................................................... 17
3 Integrating your SMART Audio system with your
SMART Board interactive whiteboard system .....................................................19
A Hardware environmental compliance ...............................................................................21
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE Directive)... 21
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS Directive) .................. 21
Batteries ........................................................................................................ 21
Packaging ..................................................................................................... 22
Covered electronic devices ...........................................................................22
China’s Electronic Information Products regulations..................................... 22
US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act ...........................................22
California Air Resources Board – Airborne Toxic Control Measure .............. 22
Restriction of Certain Chemicals (REACH Directive)....................................22
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CONTENTS
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Chapter 1
Planning your installation
Product components
This guide describes the installation of the following SMART Audio classroom amplification
system components:
• Control unit
– Mounting plate
– Cable cover
– Power cable
• Room module
– Mounting plate
– Cable cover
• Ceiling speakers
– Cut-out template
– Tile bridge
– Adhesive putty
– Wire hook
• Wall speakers
– Wall speaker mounting bracket
• Power supply
– Mounting plate
– Cover
– Power cable
• Infrared microphone and microphone charging cradle
– Mounting plate
• SMART Audio software installation CDs
• Installation screws and drywall anchors
• USB cable, RCA cable, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable and 3.5 mm to RCA cable
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Planning your installation
Required tools and supplies
You need the following tools and supplies to install your SMART Audio system:
• Drywall saw
• Marking pencil
• Phillips® No. 2 screwdriver
• Drill
• Ladder
WARNING
Take appropriate safety precautions when working at ceiling height, and use a sturdy
ladder to reduce the risk of personal injury.
• Cat 5e cable
• 16 gauge speaker wire
WARNING
Check your local building regulations to determine whether you require plenum-rated
speaker wire and speakers to reduce the risk of fire.
NOTE
Your SMART Audio system doesn’t include Cat 5e cable or speaker wire, unless you
order it specifically with your classroom amplification system. You can purchase these
wires and cables from most professional installers.
Choosing locations for ceiling speakers
Install ceiling speakers at regular intervals throughout the room to ensure even sound
distribution. See page 7 for installation instructions.
Choosing locations for wall speakers
Install two speakers at the front of the audience and two speakers at the back of the audience.
To prevent audio feedback, install speakers 1.5m (5') above the floor. See page 9 for
installation instructions.
Choosing a location for the room module
The microphone uses infrared light to transmit signals to the room module. Take note of lights,
projectors or anything in the room that could block the infrared signal. Install the room module
in the centre of the room in an area that maintains line of sight to the area where the
microphone will be used. Install the room module within 15.2m (50') of cable distance from the
control unit. See page 10 for installation instructions.
IMPORTANT
The room module performs best in the centre of a room that is 9.1m W x 9.1m L (30' x 30').
Connect expansion sensors to the room module for larger rooms. For ordering
information, see the SMART Audio specifications (smarttech.com/kb/155323
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Choosing a location for the control unit
Install the control unit on the wall at the front of the room where the presenter can easily
access it. Select a location that is within 2.4m (8') of a power socket and within 15.2m (50') of
cable distance from the room module. See page 13 for installation instructions.
Choosing a location for the microphone charging cradle
Install the microphone charging cradle within 1.5m (5') of a power socket. See page 17 for
installation instructions.
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CHAPTER 1
PAGING
INP UT
6-12VDC
INPUT
NINI
TO CU
RELAY
OUTPUT
N.C.
N.O.COM
SMARTBu s
Exp ansio n
Sensors
Au xI n Out
ToRM 19VDC
RESET
Room module
(See page 10)
Control unit
(See page 13)
Ceiling speakers × 4
(See page 7)
Wall speakers × 4
(See page 9)
SMART Board™ interactive
whiteboard system projector
(See page 19)
Optional secondary audio device
(See page 14)
Computer with
SMART Audio software
(See page 19)
Speaker wire (See
page 5)
Cat 5e cable
(See page 5)
Microphone
(See page 17)
OR
Microphone charging
cradle (See page 17)
Power cable
Power cable
RCA cables
USB cable
RCA cables
Power socket
Planning your installation
SMART Audio system cabling diagram
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Chapter 2
Installing your SMART Audio system
Installing speaker wires and Cat 5e cables
Run the speaker wires to the speakers and run the Cat 5e cable between the control unit and
room module before you begin installation. If you want to place the wires and cables out of
sight, run the cables in the walls and ceiling.
WARNING
• Check your local building regulations to determine whether you require plenum-rated
speaker wires and speakers to reduce the risk of fire.
• Take appropriate safety precautions when working at ceiling height, and use a sturdy
ladder to reduce the risk of personal injury.
To install speaker wires
1. Remove the ceiling tile at the location of each of the four ceiling speakers.
OR
Cut a wiring hole in the wall where you will mount each of the four wall speakers.
2. Remove the ceiling tile at the location of the room module.
3. Run the speaker wires from the speaker locations in the ceiling or wall to the location for
the room module.
IMPORTANT
For each speaker wire, identify the positive and negative strands and mark each
end accordingly.
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To install the Cat 5e cable
1. Place the control unit mounting plate on the wall
and trace the cable opening with a pencil.
2. Cut out the traced outline with a drywall saw.
3. Attach an RJ45 connector to each end of the Cat 5e cable.
4. Insert the Cat 5e cable into the wall opening and then pull it to the room module location.
IMPORTANT
The maximum length of Cat 5e cable is 15.2m (50'). Using longer Cat 5e cables can
cause reduced performance.
To install cables for optional room module expansion sensors
1. Remove a ceiling tile where you will place each expansion sensor, if required.
2. Pull an RCA cable from the room module location to each expansion sensor location.
To install audio cables from your SMART Board interactive whiteboard system
If you have a SMART Board interactive whiteboard system, pull audio cables from the audio
out connectors on your projector to the control unit location.
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Tile bridge ring
Tile bridge rails
Installing your SMART Audio system
Installing ceiling speakers
For each of the four speakers, use the ceiling speaker cut-out template to cut a hole in a
ceiling tile, and then assemble the ceiling tile bridge, secure the speaker to the ceiling tile and
replace the tile.
WARNING
Take appropriate safety precautions when working at ceiling height, and use a sturdy
ladder to reduce the risk of personal injury.
To cut a hole in a ceiling tile for the ceiling speaker
1. For each ceiling tile that you removed whilst
installing speaker wires, place the ceiling
speaker cut-out template in the middle of the tile
and then trace the outline with a pencil.
2. Cut out the traced circle with a drywall saw.
To assemble the ceiling tile bridge
Insert the tile bridge ring onto the tile
bridge rails.
To secure the ceiling speaker to the ceiling tile
1. Place the tile bridge on the ceiling tile and
insert the lip of the tile bridge ring into the
ceiling tile hole.
2. Pull off the speaker grille from the front of
the speaker with the wire hook included.
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3. Slide the ceiling tile and tile bridge onto
the speaker.
4. Turn the ceiling speaker clamps so that they are
perpendicular to the speaker.
5. Tighten the four speaker clamp screws with
a screwdriver until they firmly clasp the
ceiling tile.
CAUTION
Do not over-tighten the clamp screws to
the point where you damage the clamps
or the ceiling tile.
6. Connect the positive speaker wire to the red
connector on the speaker and connect the
negative speaker wire to the black connector
on the speaker.
7. Apply the four rods of black adhesive putty included, spaced evenly, to the inside edge of
the speaker grille.
8. Press the speaker grille back onto the speaker.
9. Return the ceiling tile to the ceiling.
WARNING
Two people are required to lift the speaker and tile.
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Installing your SMART Audio system
Installing wall speakers
For each of the four speakers, install the wall speaker bracket on the wall and then attach the
speaker to the bracket.
To install the wall bracket on the wall
1. Loosen the top and bottom knobs that secure the bracket to the wall speaker and then
remove the bracket from the speaker.
2. Place the wall bracket against the wall where you
plan to install it and then mark the screw holes with
a pencil.
IMPORTANT
To prevent audio feedback, install the speakers
1.5m (5') from the floor.
3. Move the bracket away from the wall and then drill
holes at the marks.
4. Secure the bracket to the wall with the screws and
drywall anchors included.
To secure the wall speaker to the bracket
Place the wall speaker in the bracket and then attach and
tighten the knobs to secure the speaker to the bracket.
To connect the speaker wires
Connect the positive speaker wire to the red connector on the speaker and connect the
negative speaker wire to the black connector on the speaker.
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Tile bridgeCeiling tile Mounting plate
Installing your SMART Audio system
Installing the room module
Install the room module mounting plate on the ceiling or on a ceiling tile, and then attach the
room module and the cable cover to the mounting plate.
WARNING
Take appropriate safety precautions when working at ceiling height, and use a sturdy
ladder to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Installing the room module mounting plate
Install the room module mounting plate on the ceiling or on a ceiling tile.
To install the mounting plate on a ceiling tile
1. Using the room module tile bridge as a template,
mark the screw holes and the cable hole on the
ceiling tile that you previously removed for the
room module.
2. Drill the screw holes at the marks.
3. Cut out the traced cable hole with a drywall saw.
4. Place the ceiling tile on the mounting plate and
then place the tile bridge on the ceiling tile,
ensuring that you align the tile bridge with the
mounting plate.
5. Screw the screws included through the holes
in the mounting plate, the ceiling tile and the
tile bridge.
6. Replace the ceiling tile, passing the wires and
cables through the cable hole.
To install the mounting plate directly on the ceiling
1. Place the room module mounting plate against
the ceiling where you plan to install it and then
mark the screw holes with a pencil.
2. Lower the mounting plate from the ceiling and
then drill holes at the marks.
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Cable connectors
Cabling area
Mounting plate peg
Safety tether
Installing your SMART Audio system
3. Screw the mounting plate to the ceiling with the
screws and drywall anchors included.
Attaching the room module to the mounting plate
Attach the room module to the mounting plate and then connect the wires, cables and safety
tether.
To attach the room module to the mounting plate
1. Position the room module so that the cable
connectors are facing the cabling area and
then attach the room module to the
mounting plate pegs.
2. Slide the room module towards the cabling area until it locks into place.
3. Pass the room module safety tether through the cable hole and then screw it to a secure
location in the ceiling.
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PAGING
INPU T
6-12VDC
INPU T
NINI
TO CU
RELAY
OUTPUT
N.C. N.O.COM
Bus
Expansion
Sensors
Speaker wire connectors
Bus
Expansion sensors connectors Paging input
General purpose 6-12 V DC input
Relay output
Cat 5e connector
Installing your SMART Audio system
Connecting cables to the room module
For more information, see the SMART Audio system cabling diagram on page 4.
Room module connectors
To connect cables to the room module
1. For each of the four speakers, connect the positive speaker wire from the red connector
on the speaker to a positive connector on the room module.
2. For each of the four speakers, connect the negative speaker wire from the black
connector on the speaker to a negative connector on the room module.
3. Connect the Cat 5e cable from the Cat 5e connector to the room module connector on the
control unit.
4. If you have a paging system, connect the existing paging wires to the paging input on the
room module.
NOTES
– For more information on customising the 6-12 V DC input, the relay output and the
way pages play over the SMART Audio system, see the SMART Audio CAS-340 and
CAS-360 Classroom Amplification System User’s Guide (smarttech.com/kb/155322
).
– The Relay output has 3 states: NC (normally closed), COM (common) and NO
(normally open).
5. Once you have connected the cables, attach the cable
cover to the mounting plate.
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Cabling hole
Installing your SMART Audio system
Installing the control unit
Install the mounting plate and then attach the control unit and cable cover to the mounting
plate. Select a location on the wall that is within 2.4m (8') of a power socket.
To install the mounting plate
1. Hold the control unit mounting plate against the
wall where you plan to install it and mark the
screw holes on the wall with a pencil. If you’re pulling
cables through the wall, trace the cabling hole
as well.
2. Lower the control unit from the wall and drill holes at
the marks.
3. Cut a cabling hole, if required.
4. Screw the mounting plate to the wall with the screws
and drywall anchors included.
To attach the control unit to the mounting plate
1. Attach the control unit to the mounting pegs on the
mounting plate.
2. Slide the control unit down until it locks into place.
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Aux In Out
To RM
19 VDC
RESET
Line out / ALS out
Room module connector
USB B port
Auxiliary inputs
Power input port
Installing your SMART Audio system
Attaching cables to the control unit
For more information, see the SMART Audio system cabling diagram on page 4.
Control unit connectors
To connect cables to the control unit
1. Connect the Cat 5e cable from the room module to the room module connector on the
control unit.
2. Connect the control unit to a power socket with the power cable included.
3. Connect the included USB cable from the control unit to your computer.
4. If you have a SMART Board interactive whiteboard system, connect the RCA cable (with
two connectors on each end) from your projector to the Aux In 1 connectors.
NOTE
The Aux In 1 input is a mono input, not a stereo input.
5. If you have a secondary audio device like a CD player, connect the RCA cable from the
device to the Aux In 2 connectors.
6. Connect a recording feed or an assistive listening device to the Line out/ ALS out
connector.
7. Attach the cable cover to the mounting plate.
IMPORTANT
If you connect cables that run from outside of the wall,
snap and remove the break-away plate at the bottom of
the cable cover so that you can connect the cables to the
control unit.
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Power cable
Installing your SMART Audio system
To install the power supply
1. Hold the power supply mounting plate against the wall
where you plan to install it and then mark the anchoring
holes on the wall with a pencil.
2. Lower the bracket from the wall and then drill holes at
the marks.
3. Screw the mounting plate to the wall with the screws
and drywall anchors included.
4. Position the power supply so that the power cable is on
the left and then place the power supply in the mounting
bracket.
5. Attach the power supply brace to the bracket.
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Cable slot
Cable slot
Installing your SMART Audio system
6. Push the cables into the cable slots in the mounting
bracket.
7. Attach the power supply cover to the bracket.
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Installing your SMART Audio system
Installing the microphone charging cradle
You can install the microphone charging cradle on the wall or place it on a table. If you’re
mounting the charging cradle on the wall, install its mounting plate, and then attach the charging
cradle to the mounting plate. Select a location that is within 1.5m (5') of a power socket.
To install the microphone charging cradle mounting plate
1. Hold the mounting plate against the wall where you plan to install it and then mark the
screw holes with a pencil.
2. Lower the mounting plate from the wall and then drill holes at the marks.
3. Screw the mounting plate to the wall using the screws and drywall anchors included.
To attach the charging cradle to the mounting plate
1. Attach the charging cradle to the mounting plate pegs.
2. Slide the charger down until it locks into place.
To connect the power cable
Connect the power cable to the microphone charging cradle and then plug it into a power
socket.
To charge your microphone for initial use
1. Insert the battery included into the microphone.
2. Place the microphone in the microphone charging cradle.
3. Allow eight hours for the microphone to charge fully.
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CHAPTER 3
Integrating your SMART Audio system with your SMART Board interactive whiteboard system
Chapter 3
Integrating your SMART Audio
system with your
SMART Board interactive
whiteboard system
SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard systems
To integrate with a SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard system
Connect the audio cables from your interactive whiteboard system’s projector to the Aux 1 In
connectors on your SMART Audio system’s control unit.
SMART Board 800 series interactive whiteboard systems
To integrate with a SMART Board 800 series interactive whiteboard system
1. Connect the audio cables from your interactive whiteboard system’s projector to the Aux 1
In connectors on your SMART Audio system’s control unit.
2. Disconnect the 3.5 mm stereo cable from your interactive whiteboard system’s extended
control panel.
SMART software
Your SMART Audio classroom amplification system operates without additional software.
However, installing the SMART Audio software suite enables you to do the following:
• Access SMART Audio volume settings through SMART Notebook™ collaborative learning
software or a desktop icon.
• Customise SMART Audio system settings with the SMART Audio system administrator
settings.
IMPORTANT
The included CDs are required for software installation.
To install SMART software
1. Disconnect the USB cable that connects your computer to your control unit.
2. Place the included SMART Audio configuration software CD in your computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install SMART Audio configuration software.
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4. If your computer doesn’t have SMART Notebook software installed, place the included
SMART Notebook software CD in your computer.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install SMART Notebook software.
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Appendix A
Hardware environmental compliance
SMART Technologies supports global efforts to ensure that electronic equipment is
manufactured, sold and disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE Directive)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations apply to all electrical and electronic
equipment sold within the European Union.
When you dispose of any electrical or electronic equipment, including SMART Technologies
products, we strongly encourage you to properly recycle the electronic product when it has
reached end of its life. If you require further information, please contact your reseller or
SMART Technologies for information on which recycling agency to contact.
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS Directive)
This product meets the requirements of the European Union’s Restriction of Certain
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC.
Consequently, this product also complies with other regulations that have arisen in various
geographical areas and that reference the European Union’s RoHS Directive.
Batteries
Batteries are regulated in many countries. Check with your reseller to find out how to recycle
used batteries.
There are special regulations that must be met when shipping a product that has a lithium ion
battery packaged with the product or shipping a lithium ion battery. When returning a SMART
Technologies product which contains a lithium ion battery or returning a lithium ion battery, call
SMART Technologies RMA for information on these special dispatch regulations:
• +1 866 518 6791, Option 4 (US/Canada)
• +1 403 228 5940 (all other countries)
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APPENDIX A
Hardware environmental compliance
Packaging
Many countries have regulations restricting the use of certain heavy metals in product
packaging. The packaging used by SMART Technologies to dispatch products complies with
applicable packaging laws.
Covered electronic devices
Many US states classify monitors as covered electronic devices and regulate their disposal.
Applicable SMART Technologies products meet the requirements of the covered electronic
devices regulations.
China’s Electronic Information Products regulations
China regulates products that are classified as EIP (Electronic Information Products). SMART
Technologies products fall under this classification and meet the requirements for China’s EIP
regulations.
US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
The United States has enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act which limits
the lead (Pb) content in products used by children. SMART Technologies is committed to
complying with this initiative.
California Air Resources Board – Airborne Toxic Control Measure
California has enacted a law to restrict the emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood
products. The SMART Technologies products that contain composite wood products comply
with this regulation.
Restriction of Certain Chemicals (REACH Directive)
The European Union has enacted the REACH Directive which restricts the use of certain
chemicals in products. SMART Technologies is committed to complying with this initiative.
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