Smart Technologies 240 User Manual

Installation and User's Guide

SMART Audio System 240

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FCC Warning

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 inter ference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 instruc tions, may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether the equipment is causing inter ference by disconnecting it from your computer. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the equipment.

Trademark Notice

SMART Audio, smarttech and the SMART logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other third-party product and company names may be the trademarks of their respec tive owners.

© 2008–2009 SMART Technologies ULC. All rights reserved. No par t of this publication may be reproduced, transmit ted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of SMART Technologies ULC. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the par t of SMART.

Patent Nos. US6320597; and US6326954. Other patents pending.

Printed in Japan 04/20 09

Important Information

Read this installation and user’s guide carefully before installing and using your SMART Audio 240 system. This guide describes the proper installation and operational procedures that will keep you safe from harm and prevent damage to the system.

Safety Warnings

WARNING

• Failure to follow the installation instructions shipped with your SMART Audio 240 system or adhere to the following procedures could result in personal injury and/or damage to the product.

• Ensure that you bundle and mark cables extending across the floor to your SMART Audio 240 system to avoid a trip hazard.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SMART Audio 240 system to rain or moisture.

• Do not open or disassemble the SMART Audio 240 system. Opening the casing voids your warranty.

• Do not turn on the receiver until all the speaker cables are connected to the speakers.

• You must secure each ceiling speaker using a safety strap or cable that conforms to your local safety codes.

• Only recharge the batteries included with your SMART Audio 240 system.

Other Precautions

Do not expose the SMART Audio 240 system to excessive levels of dust, humidity or smoke.

To reduce the chance of the microphone batteries leaking:

• Only recharge the batteries included with the SMART Audio 240 system. Do not recharge alkaline batteries.

• Use only AA batteries.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• Orient the batteries’ positive and negative terminals so that they match the positive and negative markings in the battery compartment.

• Do not store batteries in the microphones for an extended period of time.

• Do not heat, disassemble or short the batteries, or expose the batteries to fire or high temperatures.

• If the batteries do leak, avoid eye and skin contact with the batteries and the leaked material.

• Dispose of exhausted batteries and product components in accordance with the regulations for where you live.

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Table of Contents

Important Information i

Safety Warnings...................................................................................................................i

Other Precautions ................................................................................................................i

Introduction 1

Receiver............................................................................................................................. 1

Microphones....................................................................................................................... 2

Microphone Chargers......................................................................................................... 2

Infrared Sensors................................................................................................................. 2

Speakers ............................................................................................................................ 3

Installing Your SMART Audio 240 System 5

Chapter Contents ............................................................................................................... 5

Additional Items You Need................................................................................................. 5

Determining the Best Location for Your SMART Audio 240 System.................................. 6

The Receiver ............................................................................................................... 6

The Speakers .............................................................................................................. 6

The Infrared Sensors................................................................................................... 7

Installing the Receiver........................................................................................................ 8

Installing the Ceiling Infrared Sensor ................................................................................. 9

Installing the Ceiling Speakers......................................................................................... 10

Installing the Wall Speakers ............................................................................................. 12

Using Your SMART Audio 240 System 13

Using the Receiver........................................................................................................... 13

Using the Microphones .................................................................................................... 13

Using External Audio Devices.......................................................................................... 15

Recording Audio with SMART Notebook Software .......................................................... 15

Troubleshooting Your SMART Audio System 17

Regulatory Compliance 19

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations ................................................. 19

Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives.................................... 19

Customer Support 21

Online Support ................................................................................................................. 21

Training ............................................................................................................................ 21

Contacting SMART Technical Support............................................................................. 21

General Inquiries.............................................................................................................. 21

Warranty........................................................................................................................... 22

Registration ...................................................................................................................... 22

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Introduction

The SMART Audio 240 system amplifies the teacher’s voice so that students who sit in the

back of your classroom hear you as clearly as those who sit in the front. The audio system

makes speaking to the class more comfortable because you don’t need to strain your voice to

get your students’ attention.

Your SMART Audio 240 system includes the following items:

• one receiver

• one power supply

• one teacher microphone with lanyard (lanyard not shown)

• one handheld student microphone

• two microphone chargers

• four rechargeable batteries (not shown)

• one ceiling infrared sensor

• four wall or ceiling speakers

Receiver

Your SMART Audio receiver has two

microphone channels so that you can use the

teacher microphone and the handheld student

microphone at the same time. It has two audio

line inputs that allow you to connect an external

audio device like a CD player, DVD player,

computer, TV or VCR. You can record audio on

your computer or other devices.

Each microphone channel and external audio device line has a

volume control so that you can blend softer and louder speaking

voices with audio from external devices. You can change the

audio tonal quality by adjusting the tone dial on the receiver.

There’s an infrared sensor on the front of the receiver that detects

the microphones’ infrared signal. You can use either the infrared

sensor on the receiver or up to three external ceiling sensors.

Microphones

Your SMART Audio system includes a teacher microphone and

a handheld student microphone. You can attach the included

lanyard to the teacher microphone and wear it around your

neck. You can use the handheld student microphone when

team teaching, or you can pass it to students and allow them to

participate in lesson activities.

Receiver’s Power Supply

Teacher Microphone

These microphones have power and channel selector switches.

The battery indicator light glows green when the batteries are

fresh and glows red when the batteries need to be recharged or

replaced.

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Handheld Student Microphone

There are transmitters on the microphones that transmit an infrared signal. To ensure optimal

performance, don’t cover or block the infrared transmitters. There must be a clear line of sight

between the microphones and the infrared sensor in order for the audio system to work

properly.

Microphone Chargers

If you use the included rechargeable batteries, you can

recharge the microphones by connecting a microphone charger

when the battery indicator light changes from green to red.

Fully charged batteries last approximately eight hours in the

teacher microphone. For the handheld student microphone,

fully charged batteries last approximately six hours when you

set it to High and approximately nine and a half hours when you

set it to Low. It takes approximately eight hours to fully recharge

the batteries.

Infrared Sensors

Infrared sensors detect microphone signals and send them to

the receiver. You can use either the infrared sensor on the

front of the receiver or the infrared sensor for the ceiling.

Ensure that there is a clear line of sight between the infrared

sensor and the infrared transmitter on the microphones.

Speakers

Your SMART Audio system comes with four wall or ceiling

speakers. The speakers mute if the signal from the

microphones is blocked or weak. This prevents unwanted

static and noise from occurring.

Ceiling Speaker

Wall Speaker

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Installing Your SMART Audio 240 System

This chapter helps you plan your installation and describes the installation process for your

SMART Audio 240 system.

Chapter Contents

• Additional Items You Need (page 5)

• Determining the Best Location for Your SMART Audio System (page 6)

• Installing the Receiver (page 8)

• Installing the Ceiling Infrared Sensor (page 9)

• Installing the Ceiling Speakers (page 10)

• Installing the Wall Speakers (page 12)

Additional Items You Need

You need to purchase the following materials from your local building supply store.

• For the speakers, you need the following:

– Plenum rated speaker cable

– The appropriate screws for your wall. For example, purchase wood screws if you have

a wood stud wall.

• For the ceiling infrared sensor, you need the following:

– Plenum rated RG-59 coaxial TV cable with F-type connectors

– The appropriate screws for your ceiling, if you don’t have a drop ceiling.

– The appropriate safety cables or straps for each speaker that conform to your local

safety codes for ceiling speakers.

You also need the following tools:

• Flat screwdriver

• Phillips® screwdriver

• Ladder

• Power drill and drill bits

• Drywall saw

• Pencil

• Measuring tape

• Pliers

•Wire cutters

• Carpenter’s level

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