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User Manual
Instructional Audio System
2
Table of Contents
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
22 Sharemike Controls and Connections
23 Sharemike: Charging
24 Sharemike: Initial Set-Up
25 Optional PageFirst Kit
26 Activate System with Pods
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
27 Flexmike Battery Replacement
28 Sharemike Battery Replacement
29 Troubleshooting
WARRANTY, SAFETY & SPECIFICATIONS
30 Five-Year Limited Warranty
31 Safety Warnings and Certifications
37 System Components
38 System Specifications
OVERVIEW
3 Important Safety Instructions
5 System Components and Unpacking
6 Optional Components
7 Topcat Side Panel Connections
8 Topcat Controls (Inside Speaker Door)
9 Flexmike Controls and Connections
10 Microphone Cradle Charger
11 Media Connector Controls and Indicators
SET-UP
13 Turn Power On
14 Set Up and Charging the Flexmike
15 Pairing Microphones to Topcat
16 Pairing Topcat to Media Connector
17 Optional Media Connector: Initial Set Up
18 Media Connector: Audio Integration
DAILY OPERATION
19 Operating the Flexmike
20 Using Your Microphone as a Wireless Audio Link
21 Using the Media Connector
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OVERVIEW
Important Safety Instructions
OVERVIEW
1. Do not use the apparatus near water.
2. Clean only with dry cloth.
3. Do not block any ventilation openings.
4. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
5. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding- type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong
is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
outlet.
6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
7. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
8. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
9. When the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, it shall remain readily operable.
10. Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.
11. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
12. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
13. WARNING: Battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like. (1) The battery pack is not
serviceable. Do not open, disassemble, or service any battery
pack. (2) Do not crush or cut or puncture the internal battery cell.
(3) Do not short-circuit the battery, or expose it to water or other
liquids. (4) Do not touch the internal battery cell for any reason.
(5) Keep the battery away from fire or a hot oven. Do not dispose
of the battery into fire or a hot oven. (6) Keep the product with
battery away from extremely low air pressure or high temperature
surrounding environment. Battery subjected to extremely low air
pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas. (7) Stop using the battery pack if it is damaged, or
if you notice any discharge or the buildup of foreign materials
on the battery contacts. (8) Do not put the battery in trash that
is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery pack,
comply with local ordinances or regulations.
14. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by any battery
other than Lightspeed Part # L3.7V
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To avoid potential equipment damage and/or serious injury,
READ AND FOLLOW all safety precautions when installing Topcat.
WARNINGS are included throughout the procedural steps in this
guide, and are repeated below for emphasis.
• USE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOR POWER CONNECTIONS.
Topcat system uses standard 100 – 240VAC power. Obtain
the services of a licensed electrician when supplying and
connecting power to the ceiling enclosure. BE SURE electrical
installation complies with local building codes. Improperly
installing and/or connecting power to the system may result in
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, serious INJURY and/or DEATH.
• DO NOT INSTALL ALONE. The ceiling enclosure weighs
approximately 20 lbs (9 kg), and requires at least two people to
install. DO NOT install alone.
• USE SUITABLE LADDERS. Use proper ladders or support
platforms when installing Topcat enclosure. DO NOT stand on
chairs, tables, or other unsuitable surfaces.
• SUPPORT THE CEILING ENCLOSURE PROPERLY. DO NOT
allow the full weight of the ceiling enclosure to rest on the
tile grid of the ceiling. The ceiling enclosure is designed to be
suspended at TWO POINTS by suspension wires (secured to
raers or other suitable building structure) and to rest LIGHTLY
on the tile grid.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure, that may be suicient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions (cont.)
OVERVIEW
5
System Components and Unpacking
The standard configuration of the Topcat system includes:
Microphone Cradle Charger
and Power Supply
Flexmike
Teacher Microphone
Topcat
Instructional Audio System
and Power Supply
OVERVIEW
NOTE ON PAIRING: Topcat and any wireless components (microphones, Activate Station, Media
Connector) are pre-paired at the Lightspeed factory as required for proper operation. If paired
components are separated and swapped during the installation process, they must be re-paired.
OVERVIEW
6
DC Extension Cable
OVERVIEW
Optional Components
Optional equipment which may be part of your Topcat system
Activate System
Group Learning Pods
For further information on Activate,
please visit www.lightspeed-tek.com
Media Connector
and Power Adapter
Sharemike
Student Microphone
PowerLink
InputOutputMic
Audio
Input
Audio
Output
Tone
Level
Push
StatusPower
Media Connector
7
Topcat Side Panel Connections
OVERVIEW
Power
24v/2.5a
InputOutput
Audio
Analog Input
Topcat Audio Link
Program
Page
First
Relay
Input
Contact
Closure
1 6 752 4
3
1. AUX POWER INPUT CONNECTOR (optional): For use during
installations where AC power is not available in the ceiling.
Accepts 24VDC, 2.5A connector from an external power supply.
2. CONTACT CLOSURE: Internal relay contact closure to provide
signal to notify external system based on user input.
3. RELAY INPUT: Senses external relay closure to mute Topcat
audio when a signal from a fire alarm, IP paging system or
other device is detected.
4. PAGEFIRST INPUT: Connect the input from optional
PageFirst sensor when interfacing with the building’s
paging system. Use the PageFirst Level control inside
the speaker cavity to adjust the sensitivity if needed.
5. TOPCAT AUDIO LINK: Digital Audio Input and Audio Output to
connect one Topcat to another.
6. AUDIO INPUT: This connection accepts an audio signal from
other technology so all multimedia can be distributed evenly
throughout the classroom.
7. PROGRAMING CONNECTION: For factory use only.
8
Topcat Controls (Inside Speaker Door)
OVERVIEW
1
3
2
1. TONE AND AUDIO IN SELECTOR BUTTONS: Select tone or
audio input volume for adjustment
2. LEVEL ADJUSTMENT: Adjusts level for tone or audio input
volume depending on the mode selected.
3. PAGEFIRST LEVEL: Use the Page Level Control to adjust the
sensitivity of PageFirst if needed.
AUDIO
IN
PAGEFIRST
LEVEL
LEVEL
MINMAX
TONE
INSIDE CONTROLSOPEN SPEAKER DOOR
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Flexmike Controls and Connections
1. POWER/MUTE SWITCH: Press and hold to power on, press to mute, press
and hold to power o.
Blue light: Talk
White light: Mute
2. IR TRANSMITTER: For pairing to base unit.
3. MIC 1 STATUS: lighted to indicate microphone is registered as Mic 1
White: solid = Normal operation
White: flashing = Linking in progress
4. MIC 2 STATUS: When using a second microphone, this LED is lighted to
indicate microphone is registered as Mic 2
White: solid = Normal operation
White: flashing = Linking in progress
5. MICROPHONE VOLUME UP/DOWN
6. POWER STATUS LIGHT
Red light: In operation, turns red to indicate low battery.
White light: Normal operation
When charging in Cradle Charger:
Red light: Charging
Green light: Charging complete
7. EARBUD/MIC CONNECTION: Connect the earbud for monitoring for use
with Pods only, also for use with optional EMA (earset) and LMA (lapel)
microphones.
8. LANYARD INTERFACE: Insert the lanyard into this hook to wear the Flexmike.
9. BATTERY: Remove the battery to replace the rechargeable battery pack.
10. USB INPUT: Connect audio source to send to Topcat. USB input can also be
used for charging.
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1
4
7
5
8
9
10
2
6
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
BACK
OVERVIEW
TALK
MUTE
NORMAL OPERATION
LINKING IN PROGRESS
NORMAL OPERATION
CHARGING IN PROGRESS
CHARGING COMPLETE
10
Microphone Cradle Charger
OVERVIEW
DC POWER PORT: Connect the 5V/1.0A DC power cord
11
OVERVIEW
Media Connector Controls and Indicators
Audio
Input
Audio
Output
Tone
Level
Push
StatusPower
Media Connector
1 2 43 65
1. POWER LIGHT
White light: Power on
2. POWER BUTTON / VOLUME ADJUSTMENT: Press this button
to turn the system power on or o. This also functions as an
adjustment knob for the volume and tone depending on the
mode selected (see 4, 5, 6 below).
3. STATUS LIGHT: Microphone link and pair indicators.
Solid blue: Microphone(s) is paired to the system
O: Microphones are not paired to the system
4. AUDIO INPUT VOLUME SELECTOR: Selects Volume as the mode
for the adjustment knob (2) for the audio sources connected to
the audio inputs on the back of the Media Connector.
5. AUDIO OUTPUT VOLUME SELECTOR: Selects Volume as the
mode for the adjustment knob (2) for the audio device connected
to the audio output jack on the back of the Media Connector.
6. TONE SELECTOR: Selects Tone as the mode for the adjustment
knob (2) for the microphone. This adjusts the bass or treble that is
heard through the classroom speaker.
FRONT PANEL
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OVERVIEW
1. AUDIO INPUTS: 3.5mm stereo connectors for connecting classroom
audio sources to be played through audio system.
2. AUDIO OUTPUTS: 3.5mm stereo connectors for connecting to an
assisted listening device (ALD) or to a computer for recording.
3. USB INPUT: Plug the USB-C end of the power cable into this USB port
on the Media Connector.
• The USB port supplies power to Media Connector when connected
to the Media Connector power supply, or from a laptop.
• It also acts as an input for a digital audio when connected to an
audio source. Note that when the USB is used for audio input, the
other four audio input jacks are not operational.
USB
5V / 0.2A
Audio Inputs
432
1
Audio Outputs
2
1
1 2 3
BACK PANEL
Media Connector Controls and Indicators
(Optional)
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SET-UP & OPERATION
SET-UP & OPERATION
When powered on, the white LED on Topcat
speaker panel will glow. Please refer to
Installation Guide for instructions.
POWER ON
Turn Power On
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SET-UP & OPERATION
Once the Flexmike is charged, follow these steps for use.
1. Remove the Flexmike from the charger and put it on by connecting the
magnetic clasps behind your neck. Adjust the lanyard so that the top of
the Flexmike aligns with the collarbone.
2. The Flexmike will automatically power on and mute when it is removed
from the charger.
3. The microphone volume on the Flexmike is set at the factory to the
midpoint. It is adjusted by the up/ down buttons on the side of the mic.
4. While speaking in a normal voice, fine tune the microphone volume.
Proper volume level should be as follows:
• Your voice should be clearly heard by another person on the other side
of the room.
• You should barely be able to hear your own voice.
• There should not be any audio “feedback” or squealing outside of 2-3
feet (if there is, turn the volume down slightly).
REMEMBER: This equipment supplements the user’s voice so they are able
to speak in a conversational tone. Having the volume set too high will result in
feedback and listener fatigue.
• Once initial volume level is set, walk around the room and listen for overall
audio quality.
• If further fine tuning is required, you may need to adjust the Tone Control
inside the speaker case.
Setting Up the Flexmike
FLEXMIKE
VOLUME
CONTROL
ALIGN WITH
COLLARBONE
TALK / MUTE LIGHT TALK
MUTE
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Charging the Flexmike
BEFORE USE, THE FLEXMIKE SHOULD BE CHARGED
It will take 5-6 hours for the Flexmike to obtain a full charge. A fully charged
Flexmike will last for up to 8 hours of use. If microphones are used daily, they
should be charged each night.
Replacement lithium polymer battery packs may only be purchased through
Lightspeed Technologies (part #L3.7V).
ATTACH LANYARD
Hang the Flexmike on the lanyard opposite
the magnetic clasp.
CONNECT CRADLE CHARGER
Plug power cord into the cradle charger and
then plug the AC end into an electrical outlet.
CHARGE FLEXMIKE
Place the Flexmike into the cradle.
The LED on the Flexmike power light will glow
red indicating charging has started.
It takes 5-6 hours to fully charge the Flexmike
battery. When charging is complete, the power
status light will glow green.
CHARGING IN PROGRESS
CHARGING COMPLETE
SET-UP & OPERATION
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SET-UP & OPERATION
Daily Use of the Flexmike
1. AT THE START OF THE DAY, REMOVE FLEXMIKE FROM THE CHARGER
• The microphone will default to the Mute position, the status light will
turn to white.
• Place the microphone around your neck.
• Press the power/mute button. The light will turn blue, indicating the
microphone is active and ready to use.
• Adjust volume with the UP/DOWN buttons if necessary.
• If Flexmike needs to be powered down for some time, press and hold the
power button. To power Flexmike again, press and hold the power button
until the power status light turns white.
2. PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS
• Mute the Flexmike during private conversations by momentarily pressing
the power button. When muted, the blue light turns white.
• When conversation is over, momentarily press the power button again to
unmute the Flexmike.
3. END OF DAY
• Place the Flexmike into the cradle charger and ensure that it is plugged
into an outlet.
• The Flexmike will stay powered on during charging, but will automatically
be muted.
• It is not necessary to turn o Topcat at end of day, but you may do so by
pressing the power button on the front panel of the Activate or the Media
Connector.
• If you do want to power it down, when Flexmike is removed from charging
the next day, it will automatically power Topcat on.
Audio
Input
Audio
Output
Audio
Output
Tone
Level
Push
StatusPower
POWER
STATUS
LIGHT
POWER
BUTTON
POWER / MUTE BUTTON
& STATUS LIGHT
VOLUME
CONTROL
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Pairing Microphones to Topcat
SET-UP & OPERATION
Your system is shipped with microphones and base units pre-paired for quick and easy use.
If, for any reason, you need to pair new components, follow this pairing process:
SHAREMIKEFLEXMIKE
TOPCAT
From a powered o state, point
the IR transmitter lens toward
the base unit (for Sharemike, the
transmitter lens is located on
the back of the microphone).
1
Press and hold the power button
for 5 seconds until the mic 1 and
mic 2 lights start flashing, then
release the button and let the
pairing process finish.
2
The ”status” light on the base unit
will light up indicating the pairing
process is complete. The mic 1 or
mic 2 light on the microphone will
stay illuminated.
3
IR TRANSMITTER
BACK FRONT
MIC 2
POWER
MIC 1
MIC 2
MIC 1
POWER
IR TRANSMITTER
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SET-UP & OPERATION
Using the Life Safety Functions
Topcat connects and responds to several important third-party life safety solutions.
1. Alert Notification
INITIATES ALERT WITH FLEXMIKE
If your building is equipped with
an alert notification system,
simultaneously holding down the
volume up and down buttons for three
seconds on the Flexmike activates the
contact closure function on Topcat.
External systems sense this contact
closure to perform a prescribed
action, notifying the appropriate
parties of a classroom alert.
3. PageFirst
MUTES CLASSROOM AUDIO SYSTEM
When the PageFirst sensor clip is
connected to an external paging
source, all audio signal is muted to
ensure paging is heard clearly.
See page 19 for installation details
2. Relay Input
MUTES CLASSROOM AUDIO SYSTEM
When Topcat is connected to a fire
alarm, audio signals going through
the unit are muted when the fire alarm
is activated to minimize distractions
from the sound of the alarm.
Power
24v/2.5a
InputOutput
Audio
Analog Input
Topcat Audio Link
Program
Page
First
Relay
Input
Contact
Closure
1 32
Power
24v/2.5a
InputOutput
Audio
Analog Input
Topcat Audio Link
Program
Page
First
Relay
Input
Contact
Closure
Power
24v/2.5a
InputOutput
Audio
Analog Input
Topcat Audio Link
Program
Page
First
Relay
Input
Contact
Closure
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Optional PageFirst Kit
This PageFirst feature for Topcat interfaces with an independent
classroom paging system. When the page is broadcast, all audio
from the system is muted, ensuring important school-wide
messages are never missed. Please note that PageFirst is not
compatible with telephone or IP-based paging systems.
HOW IT WORKS
1. PageFirst sensor clip is hung around a lead wire attached to
the classroom paging speaker.
2. The clip is hard-wired to the amplifier.
3. As a page is broadcast, the sensor clip detects the audio signal
through induction and immediately mutes the amplifier.
4. When the page is over, the audio from the amplifier returns to
normal volume level.
For full installation details, refer to the Topcat Installation Guide
TO TOPCAT
SET-UP & OPERATION
USING ALERT NOTIFICATION
If your building is equipped with an alert notification system, you can use
the Flexmike to send an alert. This activates the contact closure function on
the 975, which external systems use to perform a prescribed action, such as
notifying the appropriate parties of a classroom alert.
To send an alert, simultaneously hold down the volume up and volume
down buttons on the Flexmike for three seconds.
PUSH AND HOLD
BOTH VOLUME
BUTTONS FOR
3 SECONDS
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SET-UP & OPERATION
Using Your Microphone as a Wireless Audio Link
You can connect your 2nd (or 3rd) microphone to your computer’s USB
port to enable a wireless 2-way audio link.
SEND AUDIO FROM THE COMPUTER to the Topcat to ensure all audio
from the computer (videos, video conferencing, audio books, music,
etc) can be played through Topcat.
SEND AUDIO TO THE COMPUTER from Topcat to ensure the teacher’s
Flexmike and any student microphones are clearly picked up by a video
conferencing solution.
1. With the appropriate USB cable (USB-C for Flexmike/Sharemike)
connect your microphone to your computer’s USB port.
This will also power/charge your microphone.
2. Open sound settings on your computer:
• Select Lightspeed Audio as the Output source to send all
computer audio to Topcat.
• Select Lightspeed Audio as the Input source to use the
Lightspeed microphones as the computer microphone audio
for video conferencing and recording applications.
3. You may also need to select Lightspeed Audio as the speaker and
microphone audio in your video conferencing application the first
time you use it.
TIP: If your system includes two Flexmikes, you can use one mic for
instruction and the second mic to transmit audio through the system.
Plug your external
audio equipment,
such as a computer,
into the USB input
on the bottom of
the Flexmike
USB cable sold separately.
Lightspeed oers a USB-A
to USB-C cable for sale
(part #USBC)
2-WAY USB
2-WAY USB
AUDIO OUTPUT
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