Astronaut CL Owner's Manual Technical Audio for the 21st Century Classroom
OWNER'S MANUAL For use with the following Astronaut CL systems. Index System No.: ASTRO-CLW001 | ASTRO-CLD001 | ASTRO-CLR001 A GETTING STARTED Contact Info Online Resources CETACEA SOUND CORP NEWS CENTER 2003 East Center Circle Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Announcements & Events SALES sales@cetaceasound.com CUSTOMER SERVICE customerservice@cetaceasound.
Getting Started IMPORTANT— READ FIRST The Astronaut is an amplified speaker Astronaut branded speaker systems are amplified and designed to plug into either mono or stereo sources of sound. Please check the model number of your speaker for input specifications. Common Sources Computer Projector Microphone DVD / VHS A Turn OFF special effects When using an electronic source, turn off all equalizer or compression algorithm effects, commonly called “bass boost”, “surround sound”, “jazz”, etc.
A Getting Started SHIPPING KIT CONTENTS Please check that you have all of the following items. If any items are missing, please contact Cetacea Sound directly at (800) 556-1922. Astronaut CL Speaker Power Supply 1 of the following 3 power supply (PS) packages is included with your system. Refer to the original order documentation for system number (S/N).
Getting Started ASTRONAUT UP CLOSE A TWIST Twist right to install / left to uninstall ON / OFF LED Green when on A – LINE INPUT Stereo/mono, 3.5 mm mini-jack B – LINE INPUT Stereo/mono, 3.5 mm mini-jack C – LINE INPUT Stereo/mono, 3.
A Getting Started SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Follow these instructions & use precautions Safeguard this equipment from high humidity conditions. Read the instructions completely prior to attaching the speaker overhead. Take special care to not drop the equipment while mounting to the ceiling. Heed to all cautions and warnings posted within this guide and on the speaker equipment. When not using the equipment for long periods of time, e.g. one month or longer, disconnect the power supply.
Installation INSTALLER NOTES Input source specifications Stereo Sources Maximum input voltage should not exceed 300 mV per input channel (A, B, or C). Do not use any multi-channel sources like 3-channel, Dolby Digital 5-channel, THX, or Q-Sound. Mono Sources Maximum input voltage should not exceed 150 mV per input channel (A, B, or C). Use microphones that offer a mono or stereo line output instead of microphone level output. Cetacea Sound microphones are compatible with the Astronaut.
B Installation CABLING OPTIONS Cetacea Sound offers a variety of source and power cabling options to best support your specific installation project. Please ensure that all source and power cables are procured prior to installation. Please visit our website for ordering information. Power Extension Cables Source Cables RCA Adapter AC Extension Cables Mono Cables, M-M RCA to 3.
Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS B STEP 1 Ceiling Mount Kit Determine Speaker Location The Astronaut is very forgiving and does not need to be in the center of the room for the best sound quality. Typically, installers choose a location near the projector in order to share the same power source in the ceiling. Try to maintain at least 4' of space from the nearest wall or vertical obstruction.
B Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 Tap Holes Into Ceiling Tile Remove a ceiling tile and set it on a firm surface. Use the ceiling plate as a guide to mark all 5 holes at locations A and B. Diagrams A Drill or tap ¼" holes at location A for the provided 4 aluminum bolts. Drill or tap a ½" hole at location B in the ceiling surface for the security eye bolt.
Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS B STEP 3 Mount Ceiling Plate and Bracket Using the provided 4 aluminum bolts, fasten the ceiling plate C to the top of the ceiling tile and ceiling bracket D to the bottom of the ceiling tile. The bolts should be secured snugly; do not over-tighten. Diagrams C D For Solid Ceiling Surfaces Only (optional) The Astronaut also installs to hard surface ceilings. In this case, Ceiling Plate C and the security eyebolt are not needed.
B Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4 Mount Astronaut Speaker a. Mount the Astronaut speaker to the ceiling bracket. Use a finger to locate the first peg E. Align this peg with one of the four holes F on the speaker base. All other pegs will fall into place accordingly. Diagrams E NOTE Make sure all 4 pegs are aligned and the speaker is flush to the ceiling prior to the step below. F b. Twist the speaker slightly to the right until you hear it lock.
Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS B STEP 5 Lock Astronaut Speaker with Security Eye Bolt Once the speaker is attached to the ceiling bracket, screw the eyebolt H through the top of the ceiling plate I and into the Astronaut base. NOTE The eye bolt prevents the Astronaut from being removed from below the false ceiling without first unscrewing it.
B Installation CEILING MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6 Secure Astronaut to Ceiling Truss (optional) If desired, use a suspension wire (not supplied) to attach the eye bolt to the ceiling truss.
Installation SOURCE CONNECTIONS B Connect A/V equipment to the Astronaut The Astronaut can be hooked up to a variety of different A / V devices. Please use high quality stereo / mono cables (3.5 mm mini jacks) when connecting your source equipment. The Astronaut has a built-in 3-channel mixer that accepts up to 3 simultaneous devices (A, B, C).
B Installation SOURCE CONNECTIONS Connection diagrams Fixed Output | VCR/DVD Connections RCA Adapter* Stereo Cable* Input A,B, or C AUDIO In-line Volume Control or other attenuators* DVD / VCR Astronaut * Source cables sold separately.
Installation POWER CONNECTION B STEP 1 High Voltage Connection Wall Mount PS Desktop PS CAUTION Do not connect speaker to power until ceiling installation is completed and at least one source cable is connected. Removable Wall Mount Power Supply Choose this power supply when the AC outlet is near the mounting location. Typically, the power source is shared with and located near a projector.
B Installation POWER CONNECTION STEP 2 Low Voltage Connection The low power barrel connector J can now be plugged into the speaker. Plugging / unplugging this connector will turn the speaker on and off. Diagram Source Cable (plug in 1st ) Power Supply (plug in 2nd ) STEP 3 Power Up When the power supply connector barrel is plugged into the speaker the internal green light K will turn on, indicating the speaker is on. J K Turn on your sound source and adjust the volume.
Technical Support TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE C STEP 2 This guide covers the most common issues encountered with powered speakers. Perform this self-diagnostic procedure prior to contacting us; it will help us further diagnose any problem you are experiencing. Most speaker difficulties result from: Poor connections Poor audio sources Incorrect or unapproved power supplies Source Diagnostics a. Computers and Laptops Please refer to your computer's documentation.
C Technical Support TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STEP 3 Check Power Verify that the green light L is on at the speaker input panel. Verify the sound source is “ON” and playing. L TIP In the case that your power supply fails, please recycle it according to local laws. Older supplies can be returned to us for a 25% discount on a new ENERGY STAR® model. 19 DOs & DON'Ts Don’t use unapproved power supplies. They could permanently damage the amplifier or other components in your speaker.
Technical Support CONTACT INFO C Technical Support Team Troubleshoot your product by visiting the Support section of our website. Here you can troubleshoot your product and find useful installation tips. If you are still experiencing problems, please contact our Technical Support team. Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST (763) 559-1019 or (800) 556-1922 customerservice@cetaceasound.
D Limited Warranty FULL 2-YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS Cetacea Sound Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that, if the product purchased from an authorized Cetacea Sound Dealer fails in normal use due to defect in materials or workmanship within two years of the date of the original purchase, Cetacea Sound Corp. or a designated authorized partner will, at its option, repair or replace the product without charge. Products repaired or replaced are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
Notes PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP A COPY OF THIS GUIDE IN A SAFE PLACE 22
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