SMART Audio™ 340 Classroom amplification system System administrator’s and user’s guide
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Contents Important information Chapter 1: Getting started About your SMART Audio classroom amplification system Overview of the SMART Audio system Physical components Using SMART software Choosing audio inputs Controlling audio inputs Chapter 2: Using the control unit Turning on or turning off your SMART Audio system Connecting auxiliary audio input devices Chapter 3: Using the microphone Introduction Assembling the microphone Charging the microphone Turning on and turning off the microphone Connecting the
C ON T EN T S Setting the response to a page Setting microphone features Changing the audio input names and trims Other system settings Chapter 6: Troubleshooting your SMART Audio system Resetting your system Updating the control unit firmware Troubleshooting using the microphone status light Troubleshooting why your voice doesn’t come through the speakers Troubleshooting issues with an auxiliary audio input device Appendix A: Hardware environmental compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regu
Chapter 1 Getting started About your SMART Audio classroom amplification system Overview of the SMART Audio system Physical components Control unit The SMART Audio 340 system top view SMART Audio system bottom view Room module Wall-mounted speakers Ceiling-mounted speakers Microphone Microphone charging cradle Optional accessories Using SMART software Choosing audio inputs Speaking into your microphone Playing audio files from your computer Connecting an audio input device to your microphone Connecting an
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started About your SMART Audio classroom amplification system The SMART Audio system amplifies teacher and student voices, reducing teacher vocal strain and ensuring that everyone can clearly hear what is being said from anywhere in the room. The systems include a wireless microphone that either the teacher or students can use, a control unit that provides a USB interface to the computer and a room module that combines an amplifier and an infrared sensor.
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started Overview of the SMART Audio system This cabling diagram shows the relationship between all of the components in the SMART Audio system. For more information on installing and cabling your SMART Audio system, see the SMART Audio 340 Classroom amplification system Installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/155320).
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started Physical components Your SMART Audio system includes the following: l Control unit and its power supply l Microphone, sleeve and lanyard l Microphone charging cradle and its power supply l Ceiling-mounted room module, infrared sensor and amplifier l Either four ceiling-mounted speakers or four wall-mounted speakers Control unit The control unit is a wall-mounted panel that connects the SMART Audio system to your computer.
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started Ceiling-mounted speakers The four 30 W ceiling-mounted speakers receive both power and audio input through speaker wire from the room module. Microphone Your SMART Audio system transmits an infrared signal by line of sight up to 15' (4.6 m) to a receiver in the room module or an expansion sensor. The microphone has power, volume and mute buttons. You can connect external wired microphones to the 3.5 mm jack on the side of the microphone.
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started Using SMART software Your SMART Audio system operates without additional software. However, the following software could extend your usage of the SMART Audio system. l SMART Audio software enables you to control your SMART Audio system. You can use it alone or integrated with SMART Notebook software. l SMART Audio configuration software enables a system administrator to customize the SMART Audio system settings.
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started Connecting an audio input device to your interactive whiteboard You can connect an audio input device, such as a CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player or VCR, to your interactive whiteboard’s External Control Panel (ECP) or Appliance Control Panel (ACP). The audio then broadcasts from the speakers. Connecting your paging system to the room module You can connect your existing paging system to the room module. A page then broadcasts from the speakers.
Chapter 2 Using the control unit Turning on or turning off your SMART Audio system Connecting auxiliary audio input devices 9 10 The control unit has the following roles in your SMART Audio system: l Provides power to the room module and the speakers through the Cat 5e cable to the room module l Connects to your computer for audio adjustments using the SMART Audio software Turning on or turning off your SMART Audio system Your control unit features a Power button that you can use to turn on and turn
CHAPT ER 2 Using the control unit Connecting auxiliary audio input devices You can connect auxiliary audio input devices to the control unit, such as a CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, VCR or other media device, and then transmit audio from these devices as an alternative to speaking into your microphone. When your SMART Audio system is turned on, you can control the volume and mute features using the auxiliary input controls, as well as using SMART Audio software, or the microphone.
Chapter 3 Using the microphone Introduction Assembling the microphone Installing or replacing the microphone battery Using the microphone’s protective sleeve Connecting the lanyard to the microphone Charging the microphone Turning on and turning off the microphone Connecting the microphone to the room module Speaking into the microphone Adjusting microphone volume Connecting an auxiliary microphone Connecting an auxiliary audio input device Controlling an auxiliary audio input device from your microphone U
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone Introduction Your microphone uses a line of sight infrared signal to transmit your voice to the room module or an expansion sensor. The maximum distance for this is 15' (4.6 m). You can recharge the microphone’s batteries using the included charging cradle. Assembling the microphone Your microphone has a battery, a protective sleeve and a lanyard. g To start using your microphone: 1.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone You can add an auxiliary microphone such as a headset, and you can connect an external audio source, such as a handheld audio player, to your microphone. You can also use a second microphone to pass around the class. Installing or replacing the microphone battery The microphone uses a replaceable, rechargeable 3.7V lithium ion battery. g To place or replace a battery in the microphone 1. Remove the back panel of the microphone. 2. Remove the old battery, if required. 3.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone Charging the microphone You can charge the microphone in the microphone charging cradle or by connecting the included AC power adapter's plug directly to the bottom of the microphone. It takes approximately one hour to charge the microphone. A full charge provides approximately seven hours of use depending on how frequently you use the microphone, the battery's age and the room temperature.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone Turning on and turning off the microphone g To turn on the microphone Press any button on the microphone. The microphone status light flashes red, and then turns solid green. I MPOR TA N T If you do not see a light or you see an amber light, see Troubleshooting using the microphone status light on page 47. g To turn off the microphone Press the Mute/Power Off button for four seconds. The microphone status light turns off.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone Speaking into the microphone Your microphone transmits your voice up to 15' (4.6 m) to the room module or an expansion sensor. I MPOR TA N T l Hold your microphone so the infrared transmitter faces out. l If you hear a static sound suddenly, the microphone is either out of range or is pointed against a non-reflective surface. Position your microphone so the infrared transmitter points toward the room module or an expansion sensor.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone Use the microphone buttons to adjust the volume of the device that you connected and then you can speak over the device. g To connect an auxiliary audio input device 1. Turn on the audio input device, and then reduce the volume on the device. 2. Connect the audio input device output plug to the microphone’s 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack. 3. Increase the volume on the audio input device until the audio input device is clearly and comfortably heard over the SMART Audio system.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone g To mute or restore the volume to an auxiliary audio input device Press the Soft button on your microphone. The audio input from the device is muted or restored, and the volume of your voice remains the same. Using a second microphone You can purchase a second infrared microphone as a back-up or to use as a second microphone. For example, a teacher can use the primary microphone and the students can pass around a second microphone.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone g To set a microphone to Assigned Channel mode 1. Turn off the microphone by pressing the Mute/Power Off button for four seconds, and then wait 10 seconds. 2. Press the Soft button and the Mute/Power Off button for three seconds, and then release the buttons. The microphone status light flashes red rapidly. 3. If you want to set the microphone to channel 1, press the Soft button. If you want to set the microphone to channel 2, press the Volume Up button.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone Setting your microphone to disable volume buttons You can disable all of the buttons except the Mute/Power Off button. When disabled, students are unable to adjust the volume while you pass the microphone around. g To set your microphone to disable the volume buttons 1. Turn on the microphone. 2. Press the Soft button and the Volume Down button for five seconds.
CHAPT ER 3 Using the microphone Enabling automatic shut off when charging You can set your microphone to automatically turn off when you place it in the microphone charging cradle and to turn on when you remove it. g To enable automatic shut off when charging 1. Turn on the microphone. 2. Press the Soft button and Volume Down button for five seconds. The microphone status light flashes red, yellow and green alternately indicating that you’re now in Local Programming mode. 3.
Chapter 4 Using SMART Notebook software to change your settings About using SMART software Installing SMART Audio software Integrating SMART Audio software with SMART Notebook software Starting SMART Audio software Changing your SMART Audio system settings Adjusting the volume Adjusting the speaker tone Checking your microphone battery level About using SMART software You can use SMART Notebook collaborative learning software to conveniently control your SMART Audio system from your interactive whiteboard
CHAPT ER 4 Using SMART Notebook software to change your settings Installing SMART Audio software Install SMART Audio software from the included CD, or go to the download page (smarttech.com/downloads). g To install SMART Audio software (Windows computers) 1. Disconnect the USB cable that connects your computer to your control unit. 2. Insert the included CD in your computer, and then browse to the SMARTAudioSetup.exe file. You can also go to the download page (smarttech.
CHAPT ER 4 Using SMART Notebook software to change your settings Starting SMART Audio software You can start SMART Audio software by selecting SMART Audio 2011 from the Start menu (Windows computers) or the Dock (Mac computers). Alternatively, if you placed the SMART Audio icon in SMART Notebook software, you can use the icon to start SMART Audio software. g To start SMART Audio software from SMART Notebook software 1. Start SMART Notebook software, and then press the SMART Audio icon on the toolbar.
CHAPT ER 4 Using SMART Notebook software to change your settings TIP You can also adjust the volume of inputs at the input source. To adjust the input from the SMART Audio system microphone, see Controlling an auxiliary audio input device from your microphone on page 17. g To adjust the volume of an auxiliary audio input device 1. Press the SMART Audio icon on the SMART Notebook software toolbar. SMART Audio software appears. 2. Slide the input’s volume slider up or down for the input.
CHAPT ER 4 Using SMART Notebook software to change your settings g To check microphone battery levels 1. Press the SMART Audio icon on the SMART Notebook software toolbar. SMART Audio software appears. 2. Locate the Microphone Battery area. I MPOR TA N T If this area indicates No mic found, your microphone is either not turned on (see Turning on and turning off the microphone on page 15) or not connected to the room module or an expansion module.
Chapter 5 Customizing your settings Installing SMART Audio configuration software Using SMART Audio configuration files Opening a configuration file Downloading a configuration file Uploading a configuration file Saving a configuration file Setting the volume Speaker control settings Setting speaker and room equalization Setting amplifier trim Saving and recalling equalization settings Setting the response to a page Setting page volume Setting the volume during a page Setting the volume during a 6-12V inpu
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings You can use your SMART Audio system once you install it without any special settings. However, a system administrator can install and use SMART Audio configuration software to customize settings to meet requirements and to improve your audio experience. I MPOR TA N T Do not install SMART Audio configuration software on teacher computers unless you want to give them access to the configuration settings.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Using SMART Audio configuration files The SMART Audio configuration files include many settings that affect the operation of your SMART Audio system. These files are stored in the control unit as LPT files, but you can also store them on a computer or on a USB drive as a backup. You can edit an LPT file using SMART Audio configuration software.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Opening a configuration file You can open a configuration file with SMART Audio configuration software, and then upload it to a connected control unit. This could be part of implementing settings or restoring a backup of settings. g To open a configuration file 1. Select Start > All Programs > SMART Technologies > SMART Tools. 2. Click Audio Configuration Software. The SMART Audio Configuration Software screen appears.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Uploading a configuration file After you edit the settings, you can upload the configuration file to the control unit or to another control unit in another room. g To upload configurations to the control unit 1. Start SMART Audio configuration software, and then select the Setup tab. 2. Click the Upload Configuration File to the CU button. SMART Audio configuration software settings are uploaded from your computer to the control unit.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings g To set the default volume of an auxiliary input device Move the Aux-1, Aux-2 or USB Audio slider on the Volume tab up or down. OR Move the up or down arrow to change the volume. N OTE You can give these inputs more descriptive names, such as "CD player," using SMART Audio configuration software. For more information, see Changing the audio input names and trims on page 42.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Setting speaker and room equalization Your SMART Audio system has two independent equalization circuits: l Speaker equalization is a set of equalization curves for industry standard speakers. TIP The SMART Audio Room Speaker library is part of the firmware and can be updated. l Room equalization consists of seven bands of parametric equalization. It’s helpful when you have room-specific anomalies, such as bass buildup, ringing or areas of feedback.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Setting amplifier trim If a speaker is too loud or too quiet for a portion of the room, you can adjust the speaker trim from -12 dB to 6 dB in 1 dB increments. N OTE Adjusting the trim too high can cause feedback. g To set amplifier trim Use the up and down arrows in the Amplifier Trims area on the Speaker Control tab to adjust the trim. N OTE The default setting is 0 dB.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Setting the response to a page You can use SMART Audio configuration software to define how your SMART Audio system responds to an incoming page. WARNING Paging systems often deliver important safety information. Have a professional installer connect the room module to an existing paging system so that pages are heard reliably. When you install your room module, you can connect it to your existing paging system with either a paging input or a 6-12V connection.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Setting the volume during a page For an external page to duck the SMART Audio system, the room module requires one of the following: l An audio signal at the paging input (even if the page plays on speakers that aren’t part of the SMART Audio system) l A signal at the 6–12V input. This is only a signal and doesn’t result in the page playing over the SMART Audio system.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Setting microphone features The Microphones tab enables you to do the following: l Set a low battery microphone status light indicator. l Enable automatic shut off when charging. l Disable the buttons on the microphone. l Enable auxiliary audio input device volume control from the microphone. l Enable you to reduce the volume of audio input devices at the control unit when you are speaking into the microphone.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Setting the microphones to turn off when charging Automatic On and Automatic Off mode turns off microphones when they’re placed in the microphone charging cradle and turns them on when they’re removed. N OTE This is a global setting for all microphones in the system. You can also program a specific microphone for a specific response. For more information, see Enabling automatic shut off when charging on page 21.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings g To set auxiliary audio input volume If you want to prevent the user from using the microphone to control input volumes, select Disable buttons on microphone on the Microphones tab. If you want to enable the user to use the microphone to control input volume when the microphone is muted, select On mute in the Aux Volume Control drop-down list on the Microphones tab.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Setting a Soft button long response You can designate a response for when a user presses the Soft button on a microphone for longer than four seconds. Typically you can use this to mute auxiliary audio inputs but it can also trigger a relay or have no action. g To set a Soft button long response If you want to mute auxiliary audio inputs at the control unit, select Aux Mute in the Soft Button - Long drop-down list on the Microphones tab.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Enabling the microphone user to change active input device volume When your SMART Audio system is set to Auto Select, the control unit automatically detects the active audio input. This enables the microphone user to change the volume of the active audio input device without changing the volume of the other audio input device.
CHAPT ER 5 Customizing your settings Room module connections The room module includes relevant connections. g To set the relay settings Select the preferred mode on the System Settings tab from the following table: Setting Result Latching Relay is active until the next pulse is received. 200 ms pulse Relay is active for 200 milliseconds. 400 ms pulse Relay is active for 400 milliseconds. 600 ms pulse Relay is active for 600 milliseconds.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting your SMART Audio system Resetting your system Updating the control unit firmware Troubleshooting using the microphone status light Troubleshooting why your voice doesn’t come through the speakers Troubleshooting issues with an auxiliary audio input device You might be able to solve the issue with your SMART Audio system by performing these checks. l Check your cable connections. l Ensure SMART Audio software is installed.
CHAPT ER 6 Troubleshooting your SMART Audio system Updating the control unit firmware I MPOR TA N T Do not update the control unit firmware unless you’re advised to by SMART Support (smarttech.com/support). g To update the control unit firmware 1. Launch the SMART Firmware Update. On Windows 64-bit operating systems, browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\SMART Technologies\SMART Product Drivers\SMARTFirmwareUpdater.
CHAPT ER 6 Troubleshooting your SMART Audio system Troubleshooting using the microphone status light The normal state for the microphone status light is solid green. Use the following table if the light isn’t on or if it isn’t solid green. The microphone status light is... Cause Solution Off. Your microphone is turned off. Press any button on your microphone. Your microphone battery isn’t charged. Charge your microphone battery in the microphone charging cradle. Flashing red twice per second.
CHAPT ER 6 Troubleshooting your SMART Audio system Troubleshooting why your voice doesn’t come through the speakers Use the following table if your voice doesn’t come through the speakers when you speak into the microphone. Cause Solution Your volume is too low on the microphone. Increase the volume. Your microphone volume is too low in SMART Audio software. Increase the volume using SMART Audio software. Your microphone isn’t communicating with the room module.
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.
APPENDIX A Hardware environmental compliance 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 the special shipping regulations. l 1.866.518.6791, Option 4 (U.S./Canada) l 1.403.228.
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