SMART Audio™ 340
Classroom amplification system
System administrator’s and user’s guide
Important information
W A R N I N G
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Failure to follow the installation instructions shipped with your SMART product could result in
personal injury and damage to the product which may not be covered by your warranty.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SMART product to rain or
moisture.
Ensure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART product are properly
bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard.
Do not open or disassemble the SMART product. You risk electrical shock from the high
voltage inside the casing. Opening the casing also voids your warranty.
To reduce the risk associated with leaking batteries:
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do not leave the battery in the product for an extended period
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do not heat, disassemble, or short the battery, or expose it to fire or high temperature
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avoid eye and skin contact if batteries have leaked
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dispose of exhausted batteries and product components in accordance with applicable
regulations
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Do not charge the battery with any power adapter other than the one supplied. Do not charge
other battery types in your SMART product with the supplied power adapter. Both of these
actions can cause damage to the product and can cause a fire or personal injury.
If the SMART product becomes excessively warm or emits an unusual smell while the
battery is recharging, immediately disconnect the power adapter from the power outlet and
turn the product off.
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Do not place items other than your microphone in your microphone charging cradle. Items
can create an electrical short leading to product damage, fire or personal injury.
Ensure your ceiling or ceiling tiles are strong enough to support the ceiling-mounted product
components and use tethers if provided or required. Failure to securely install components
might lead to components falling which can cause personal injury and product damage that
may not be covered by your warranty. Refer to product documentation to find component
weights.
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Ensure the installation of your SMART product meets local building codes and regulations.
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I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N
C A U TI ON
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Avoid setting up and using the SMART product in an area with excessive levels of dust,
humidity and smoke.
If your SMART product requires replacement parts, use replacement parts specified by
SMART Technologies or parts with the same characteristics as the original.
Make sure the electrical socket your SMART product is plugged in to remains easily
accessible during use.
Do not drop the portable components of your SMART product. Dropping your microphone
can damage it and void the warranty for that item.
When connecting product components, ensure cables are connected to correct locations.
Incorrectly connected components can result in product damage.
Do not use your SMART Audio™ classroom amplification system in a facility control system
or any other environment that requires extremely high reliability, or where the use of a
wireless device can cause interference. The product can interfere with other electronic
devices or cause them to malfunction, or other wireless devices may interfere with the
product or cause it to malfunction. Where use is prohibited, turn off the product. SMART
Technologies does not accept any liability for damages.
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Contents
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C O N T E N T S
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C H A P T E R 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.
Your SMART Audio system features seamless integration with SMART Notebook™ collaborative
learning software. Pressing the SMART Audio icon in SMART Notebook software brings up an
intuitive user interface that enables educators to control up to five audio inputs with the touch of a
finger. Adjusting the volume is quick and simple, saving valuable class time while maintaining lesson
flow.
You can order the system with ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted speakers.
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Getting started
Physical components
Your SMART Audio system includes the following:
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Control unit and its power supply
Microphone, sleeve and lanyard
Microphone charging cradle and its power supply
Ceiling-mounted room module, infrared sensor and amplifier
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. For more information on using
The SMART Audio 340 system top view
The top of the SMART Audio 340 system includes a Power button.
SMART Audio system bottom view
The underside of the control unit has a removable panel. Under the
panel are the following:
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USB connection to the computer
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RCA connections for auxiliary input devices such as DVD/Blu-
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Connectors for assistive listening devices
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RJ45 connection for the Cat 5e cable to the room module
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System power input
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System Reset button
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Room module
The ceiling-mounted room module contains the infrared sensor and the
speaker amplifiers. It is connected to all of the speakers and to the
control unit.
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Wall-mounted speakers
The four 30 W wall-mounted speakers receive both power and audio
input through speaker wire from the room module.
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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.
You can wear it on your belt, hold it in your hands or attach the included
lanyard to the microphone and then wear it around your neck. You can
also add an auxiliary microphone such as a headset.
Microphone charging cradle
You can charge the microphone in the wall-mounted microphone
charging cradle provided with your SMART Audio system
Optional accessories
Part no.
Name
Description
CAS-HSMIC
SMART Audio system wired
headset microphone
For hands-free operation, you can use an
auxiliary headset microphone or a
lavaliere microphone that you attach to
your collar, tie or other clothing.
CAS-LVMIC
SMART Audio system wired
lavaliere microphone
CAS-300-IRMIC
SMART Audio system wireless
infrared transmitter microphone
You can use a second microphone as a
backup or as a student microphone.
CAS-300-IRSENS
SMART Audio system expansion You can connect one or two expansion
infrared sensors
sensors to the room module to increase
audio coverage in a large room, or to fill in
the blind spots. An expansion sensor
includes a 15' (4.5 m) cable.
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C H A P T E R 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.
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SMART Audio software enables you to control your SMART Audio system. You can use it
alone or integrated with SMART Notebook software.
SMART Audio configuration software enables a system administrator to customize the
SMART Audio system settings.
SMART Notebook software enables you to access commonly used audio settings, such as
volume control, while teaching at your interactive whiteboard.
You can install SMART software from the included CD, or from the software download page
Choosing audio inputs
You can connect audio inputs from a variety of sources to your SMART Audio system.
Speaking into your microphone
When you speak into your microphone, your voice transmits by infrared signal to the room module or
expansion sensors and is broadcast from the speakers. For more information on speaking into the
Playing audio files from your computer
You can play audio or video files on your connected computer, and the audio broadcasts from the
speakers.
Connecting an audio input device to your microphone
You can connect an audio input device, such as an auxiliary microphone or portable audio player,
directly to the 3.5 mm jack on your microphone. The audio input transmits by infrared signal to the
room module or expansion sensors and is broadcast from the speakers. For more information on
connecting an audio input device to your microphone, see Connecting an auxiliary audio input device
Connecting an audio input device to the control unit
You can connect an audio input device, such as a CD player, DVD/Blu-ray™ player or VCR, to the
control unit. The audio then broadcasts from the speakers.
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C H A P T E R 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. You can configure the system to reduce the volume of all other audio input devices when a
page is broadcast.
Controlling audio inputs
You can use your microphone to mute or adjust volume of your voice, an auxiliary audio input device
or devices connected to the control unit or your interactive whiteboard.
Alternatively, you can use SMART Audio software installed on your computer to control volume.
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Chapter 2
Using the control unit
The control unit has the following roles in your SMART Audio system:
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Provides power to the room module and the speakers through the Cat 5e cable to the room
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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 off your SMART Audio
system, including your room module and speakers.
g To turn on or turn off your SMART Audio system
Press the Power button on the control unit.
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The microphone has its own Power button. For more information, see Turning on and turning off the
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C H A P T E R 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.
g To connect an auxiliary audio input device
1. Ensure that the audio input device is turned off.
2. Remove the bottom cover from the control unit.
3. Connect two RCA input cables from your audio input device to the Aux 2 inputs.
4. Replace the cover on the control unit.
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C H A P T E R 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:
2. Slide the microphone into the protective sleeve.
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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. Remove the plastic film from the replacement battery.
4. Insert the replacement battery into the microphone with the label facing out and down.
5. Replace the back panel.
Using the microphone’s protective sleeve
The microphone has a protective sleeve. Slide the microphone into the sleeve to reduce audio
transfer from tapping the microphone and to protect the microphone from damage.
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The microphone is more stable if it is charged in its protective sleeve.
Connecting the lanyard to the microphone
The microphone has a lanyard for hands-free use.
g To connect the lanyard to the microphone
Slide the lanyard mounting plate into the back of the microphone.
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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.
W A R N I N G
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Do not charge the battery with any power adapter other than the one supplied. Do not charge
other battery types in your SMART product with the supplied power adapter. These actions
can cause damage to the product and can cause a fire or personal injury.
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If the SMART product becomes excessively warm or emits an unusual smell while the
battery is charging, immediately disconnect the power adapter from the power outlet and turn
off the product.
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The microphone is more stable if it is charged in its protective sleeve. For more information, see
g To charge the microphone in the microphone charging cradle
1. Connect the AC power adapter to the microphone charging
cradle.
2. Place the microphone in the charger facing out.
The red light flashes when the microphone is charging, and
turns solid red when the microphone is fully charged.
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C H A P T E R 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.
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If you do not see a light or you see an amber light, see Troubleshooting using the microphone status
g To turn off the microphone
Press the Mute/Power Off button for four seconds.
The microphone status light turns off.
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You can set your microphone to turn off automatically when you place it in the microphone charging
cradle, and to turn on when you remove it. For more information, see Customizing your microphone
Connecting the microphone to the room module
When your microphone is connected to the room module or an expansion sensor, the status light is
solid green. If the status light is amber or flashing red, the microphone isn’t connected.
g To connect the microphone to the room module
1. Stand within 15' (4.6 m) of the room module or an expansion sensor.
2. Point the microphone’s infrared transmitter at the room module or an expansion sensor.
3. Press the Mute/Power off button for four seconds to turn off the microphone.
4. Press any button to turn it on again.
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C H A P T E R 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.
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Hold your microphone so the infrared transmitter faces out.
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.
Adjusting microphone volume
You can increase or decrease the volume of transmission from the microphone, as well as mute and
restore volume.
g To increase or decrease the microphone volume
Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.
g To mute or restore the microphone volume
Press the Mute/Power Off button.
When you mute the microphone, the microphone status light flashes green. When you restore
the microphone volume, the microphone status light turns solid green.
Connecting an auxiliary
microphone
Your microphone doesn’t require an external auxiliary microphone.
However, if you prefer, you can use an auxiliary microphone, such as a
wired headset or a lavaliere microphone, for hands-free use.
g To connect an auxiliary microphone
Connect the auxiliary microphone to the 3.5 mm jack on the side of the microphone.
Connecting an auxiliary audio input device
You can also connect an external audio input device, such as a handheld audio player, to your
microphone.
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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.
g To mute or restore volume for an auxiliary audio input device
Press the Mute/Power Off button on the microphone.
The audio input from the device is muted or restored, and the volume of your voice remains the
same.
Controlling an auxiliary audio input device from
your microphone
You can use the microphone to increase and lower the volume or mute the most recently active audio
input device connected to the control unit.
This enables you to decrease or mute the volume, provide commentary, and then return to
transmitting audio without returning to your computer or the audio input device.
g To increase or decrease the volume of an auxiliary audio input device
1. Press the Mute/Power Off button on your microphone so that your voice doesn’t transmit.
The microphone status light flashes green.
2. Adjust the volume of the device connected to the control unit using the volume control buttons
on the microphone.
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You must press a volume button several times before you notice a difference.
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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.
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You can set the student microphone so students can’t adjust the volume on their microphone or on
any auxiliary audio input devices. For more information, see Setting your microphone to disable
Setting up a second microphone
The SMART Audio system microphone can transmit on two channels: channel 1 and channel 2.
When you connect a second microphone, you must set it to use the unused channel.
Your microphone mode determines how to set your second microphone to an unused channel.
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In Find Channel mode (default), the microphone chooses an available channel.
In Assigned Channel mode, the microphone transmits on the channel you assign it.
In Assigned Channel mode, you can set a microphone to transmit on either channel 1 or channel 2.
g To check the microphone mode
1. If the microphone is turned on, turn it off by pressing the Mute/Power Off button for four
seconds.
2. Turn on the microphone by pressing any button.
3. Observe the microphone status light.
If the microphone status light flashes red once, the microphone is set to Assigned Channel
mode and channel 1.
If the microphone status light flashes red twice, the microphone is set to Assigned Channel
mode and channel 2.
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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.
The microphone status light turns solid green.
Customizing your microphone
You can customize your microphone to change some of its settings. For example, you can set your
microphone to do the following:
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Only the Mute/Power Off button works and students are unable to adjust the volume while you
pass the microphone around.
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The microphone turns off when you place it in a charger and turns on when you remove it.
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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.
The microphone status light flashes red, yellow and green alternately indicating that you’re in
Local Programming mode.
3. Press the Mute/Power Off button for one second to change the state of the Button Disable
mode.
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Four quick green flashes of the microphone status light indicates that the feature is on
and only the mute button works.
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Four quick red flashes of the microphone status light indicates that the feature is off
and all buttons work.
4. Press the Soft button and the Volume Down button for three seconds to exit Local
Programming mode.
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Wait 30 seconds and the microphone automatically exits Local Programming mode.
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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. Press the Volume Down button to change the state for the microphone Automatic On and
Automatic Off mode.
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Four quick green flashes of the microphone status light indicates that the feature is on
and the microphone turns off when in the charger and turns on when removed.
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Four quick red flashes of the light indicates that the feature is off and you must turn on
or off the microphone manually.
4. Press the Soft button and Volume Down button for three seconds to exit Local Programming
mode.
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Wait 30 seconds and the microphone automatically exits Local Programming mode.
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Chapter 4
Using SMART Notebook
software to change your settings
About using SMART software
You can use SMART Notebook collaborative learning software to conveniently control your
SMART Audio system from your interactive whiteboard.
After you install SMART Audio software and integrate it with your SMART Notebook software you
can then press the SMART Audio icon
on the SMART Notebook software toolbar, to do the
following:
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Adjust the volume of up to two microphones.
Mute or adjust the volume of audio files playing on your computer.
Mute or adjust the volume of audio files playing on connected audio input devices.
Mute all your audio input devices.
Adjust the brightness of the speaker tone.
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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
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.
software downloads, and then download SMARTAudioSetup.exe to your desktop.
3. Double-click the SMARTAudioSetup.exe file, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
g To install SMART Audio software (Mac 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 SMART Audio Install.dmg
file.
software downloads, and then download SMART Audio Install.dmg to your desktop.
3. Double-click the SMART Audio Install.dmg file, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Integrating SMART Audio software with
SMART Notebook software
If you don’t see the SMART Audio icon
on your SMART Notebook software toolbar, you can add it
to integrate SMART Audio software with SMART Notebook software.
g To integrate SMART Audio software with SMART Notebook software
1. Start SMART Notebook software, and then select View > Customize Toolbar.
The Customize Toolbar window appears.
Drag the SMART Audio icon
to your SMART Notebook software toolbar.
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3. Press Done.
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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
Start SMART Notebook software, and then press the SMART Audio icon
on the toolbar.
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SMART Audio software appears.
2. Press Connect.
Changing your SMART Audio system settings
Your SMART Audio system settings enable you to adjust input volumes, check your microphone
battery level and adjust the brightness of the speaker tone.
Adjusting the volume
Your SMART Audio system mixes all audio inputs from the following sources:
Audio source
Description
Aux 1
The connection from your SMART projector to the control unit, that streams any
audio inputs connected directly to your interactive whiteboard
Aux 2
The connection from any audio input device to the control unit
USB Audio
Audio or video files playing on the computer and transmitted to the control unit
through the USB connection
Mic 1
Mic 2
The default microphone channel
Secondary microphone channel
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You can rename Aux 1, Aux 2 or USB Audio to a term more descriptive of the audio input. For more
You can adjust the volume of any audio input. You can also mute any or all of the inputs, and then
restore their volume later.
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Using SMART Notebook software to change your settings
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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
g To adjust the volume of an auxiliary audio input device
Press the SMART Audio icon
on the SMART Notebook software toolbar.
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SMART Audio software appears.
2. Slide the input’s volume slider up or down for the input.
g To mute an auxiliary audio input device
Start SMART Audio software, and then press the un-muted speaker icon
volume slider.
below the input
below the input
g To restore an auxiliary audio input device’s volume
Start SMART Audio software, and then press the muted speaker icon
volume slider.
Adjusting the speaker tone
The SMART Audio system enables you to adjust the brightness of the speaker tone.
g To adjust the brightness of the speaker tone
Press the SMART Audio icon
on the SMART Notebook software toolbar.
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SMART Audio software appears.
2. Locate the Speaker Tone area.
3. Press High, Medium or Low.
Checking your microphone battery level
You can use SMART Audio software to check your microphone battery level.
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Using SMART Notebook software to change your settings
g To check microphone battery levels
Press the SMART Audio icon
on the SMART Notebook software toolbar.
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SMART Audio software appears.
2. Locate the Microphone Battery area.
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expansion module.
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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.
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Do not install SMART Audio configuration software on teacher computers unless you want to give
them access to the configuration settings.
Teachers should access SMART Audio software from the Start menu (Windows computers) or the
Dock (Mac computers) or from SMART Notebook software.
Installing SMART Audio configuration software
Install SMART Audio configuration software from the included CD, or go to the download page
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You require a computer with a Windows operating system to install and run SMART Audio
configuration software. After you configure your SMART Audio system, you can download the
configuration file to your control unit, and then copy the settings in SMART Audio software from a
computer with either a Windows operating system or a Mac operating system software.
g To install SMART Audio configuration software
1. Disconnect the USB cable that connects your Windows computer to your control unit.
2. Insert the included CD in your computer, and then browse to the
SMARTAudioConfigSetup.exe file.
You can also go to the administrator downloads page
and then download the SMARTAudioConfigSetup.exe file to your desktop.
3. Double-click the SMARTAudioConfigSetup.exe file, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
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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. Access a file in one of the
following ways:
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Start SMART Audio configuration software in your Windows computer to see the default
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Start SMART Audio configuration software in your Windows computer connected to a control
unit, and then download the control unit’s LPT file to the computer. For more information, see
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Open an LPT file on a Windows computer or USB drive. For more information, see Opening a
You can then edit the following audio settings in the LPT file.
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Auxiliary audio input device names and trims (see Changing the audio input names and trims
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After you edit the LPT file, you can do one of the following:
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Upload the settings to a connected control unit. For more information, see Uploading a
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Save the settings as an LPT file to upload to a control unit at another time. For more
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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.
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If the Windows operating system does not see a SMART device, a warning appears.
Connect your computer to a SMART Audio system control unit with a USB cable.
3. Select File > Open.
4. Browse to and select the LPT file.
SMART Audio configuration software settings are loaded from the file.
Downloading a configuration file
You can download the configuration file from the control unit to your Windows computer to do one of
the following:
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Configure specific settings
Store a backup of the control unit’s settings
Copy the specific settings, and then upload them to another control unit in another room
g To download a configuration file
1. Start SMART Audio configuration software, and then click Download Configuration File
from CU on the Setup tab.
The file downloads from the control unit to your computer.
2. Edit the file, if you desire.
3. Select File > Save to save the configuration file to your computer.
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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.
Saving a configuration file
After you edit your settings, you can save the configuration file to your computer as a backup or to
upload to another SMART Audio system control unit.
g To save a configuration file
1. Start SMART Audio configuration software, and then select the File > Save or File > Save
as.
2. Type a file name, and then click OK.
SMART Audio software settings are saved to the file.
Setting the volume
The Volume tab enables you to do the following:
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Set a master default volume for all audio input devices.
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Set specific default volumes for specific audio input devices.
You can set an auxiliary input volume from -30 dB to 8 dB. You can set microphone volumes from -40
dB to 6 dB.
Other volume controls are based on these settings.
g To set the master default volume
Move the Master slider on the Volume tab up or down.
OR
Change the volume by moving the up or down arrow.
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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
g To set the default microphone volume
Move the Mic 1 or Mic 2 slider on the Volume tab up or down.
OR
Move the up or down arrow to change the volume.
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You must have a microphone turned on, set to the channel and connected to the room
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Mic 1 controls the volume for channel 1 and Mic 2 controls the volume for channel 2.
Speaker control settings
The Speaker Control tab enables you to do the following:
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Select speaker and room equalization settings for the speakers connected to the room module
and for the audio characteristics of the room.
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Trim the amplifiers (speakers).
Save room-specific equalizations.
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All settings in this tab can be saved as an equalization group in the LPT file. This enables you to
save different rooms’ equalization settings in one LPT file. For more information, see Saving and
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Setting speaker and room equalization
Your SMART Audio system has two independent equalization circuits:
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Speaker equalization is a set of equalization curves for industry standard speakers.
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The SMART Audio Room Speaker library is part of the firmware and can be updated.
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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.
N OTE
To select the filter type or other parametric settings, use the Room Equalization Parameters
menu.
g To set speaker equalization
Select your speaker in the Speaker EQ drop-down list on the Speaker Control tab.
If your speaker type isn’t listed, select Flat.
g To set room equalization
Raise or lower the slider on the Speaker Control tab for each band in the Room Equalization
area.
OR
Raise or lower the up and down arrows on the Level box.
For bands 2 to 6 you can select the type of filter (Peak, Notch, High Pass and Low Shelf), the center
frequency and the bandwidth of the equalization curve.
g To set room equalization parameters
Set the Filter Type, Frequency and Bandwidth for each band on the Speaker Control tab.
N OTE
You can also set the frequency for band 1 (bass) and band 7 (treble).
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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.
Saving and recalling equalization settings
You can save equalization settings in the room module to enable you to respond to different situations
in the same SMART Audio system installation or to save several rooms’ equalization settings in the
same LPT file, and then later apply them to each individual room.
g To save equalization settings
1. Create your equalization settings on the Speaker Control tab.
2. Select the name you prefer for the current equalization from the Save EQ drop-down list.
3. Click the Save Selected EQ button.
g To recall equalization settings
Select an equalization from the Recall EQ drop-down list on the Speaker Control tab.
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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.
W A R N I N G
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.
The Paging tab enables you to do the following:
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Set paging input trim to your room module.
Lower the volume of the current audio to the SMART Audio system when a page is broadcast.
Lower the volume on a 6-12V input so that when a page is broadcast at the 6-12V input, the
volume of the current audio lowers automatically.
Setting page volume
You can connect your existing paging system to your room module, and then set the incoming page
volume. The following are common scenarios:
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Trim the incoming page to -19 dB so that the page doesn’t play over your SMART Audio
system speakers, because it uses other speakers in the room. You can still use the Page
ducking feature for other SMART Audio system inputs. For more information, see Setting the
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Trim to increase or decrease the volume of the page that plays over your SMART Audio
system speakers.
g To increase or decrease the volume of a page
Use the Paging Input Trim arrow buttons on the Paging tab to adjust the page input trim from
-19 dB to 6 dB.
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Setting the volume during a page
For an external page to duck the SMART Audio system, the room module requires one of the
following:
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SMART Audio system)
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.
When a signal is present at the paging input, the volume of the other SMART Audio system inputs is
automatically lowered the designated amount.
g To set the speaker volume during a page
Select a ducking level in the Duck on Page drop-down list on the Paging tab.
Ducking level
none
Volume change during a paging input
No change
-6 dB
low
medium
high
-12 dB
-18 dB
Setting the volume during a 6-12V input
When you apply a signal to the 6-12V input, the volume of the other SMART Audio system inputs
lowers the designated amount.
g To set the speaker volume during a 6-12V input
Select a ducking level in the Duck on 6-12v drop-down list on the Paging tab.
Ducking level
none
Volume change during a 6-12V input
No change
-6 dB
low
medium
high
-12 dB
-18 dB
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Setting microphone features
The Microphones tab enables you to do the following:
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Set a low battery microphone status light indicator.
Enable automatic shut off when charging.
Disable the buttons on the microphone.
Enable auxiliary audio input device volume control from the microphone.
Enable you to reduce the volume of audio input devices at the control unit when you are
speaking into the microphone.
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Designate a response for quickly pressing the Soft button.
Designate a response for pressing and holding the Soft button.
I MP OR TA N T
After you use SMART Audio configuration software to upload the microphone settings to a control
unit, you must download them from the control unit to each microphone by pressing the Volume
Up and Volume Down buttons for four seconds.
Setting the low battery indication
By default, the microphone status light doesn’t flash to indicate a low battery. You can program the
microphone status light to flash when the battery is low.
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At 10% battery charge the light flashes red twice per second.
At 5% battery charge the light flashes red four times per second.
g To set the low battery indication light to flash
Select Low battery LED indicator on the Microphones tab.
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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
g To set the microphones to turn off in the charging cradle
Select Auto off when charging on the Microphones tab.
Setting Button Disable mode
Button Disable mode disables the buttons of the microphone, preventing users from changing volume
settings. The Mute/Power Off button isn’t disabled with this feature.
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 Setting your microphone to disable
g To disable the buttons on the microphone
Select Disable buttons on microphone on the Microphones tab.
Setting auxiliary volume control from the microphone
You can set auxiliary volume control to use the microphone to increase the volume, decrease the
volume or mute the most recently active auxiliary audio input device at the control unit without
returning to your computer or the input device. For more information, see Controlling an auxiliary audio
You can then press the Mute/Power Off button on the microphone to take control of the volume for
the audio input device.
N OTE
Auxiliary audio input refers to external input sources at the control unit, not at the microphone.
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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.
Setting auxiliary ducking
The auxiliary ducking settings enables you to reduce the volume of the control unit’s auxiliary audio
inputs when you’re speaking into the microphone.
This is helpful if you want to talk over a DVD/Blu-ray or other audio input device at the control unit.
g To set an auxiliary ducking level
Select a ducking level in the Aux Ducking drop-down list on the Microphones tab.
Ducking level
none
Volume change during microphone transmission
No change
-6 dB
low
medium
high
-12 dB
-18 dB
Setting a Soft button short response
You can designate a response for when a user presses the Soft button on a microphone for less than
four seconds. Typically you can use this to mute auxiliary audio inputs but it can trigger a relay or
have no action.
g To set a Soft button short response
If you want to mute auxiliary audio inputs at the control unit, select Aux Mute in the Soft Button
- Short drop-down list on the Microphones tab.
If you want to trigger a relay in the relay input, select Relay.
If you don’t want a response when you quickly press the Soft button, select No Action.
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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.
If you want to trigger a relay in the relay input, select Relay.
If you don’t want a response when you press the Soft button for longer than four seconds,
select No Action.
Changing the audio input names and trims
The Input Names/Trims tab enables you to do the following:
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Change the name of any audio input at the control unit so that it’s more recognizable in
SMART Audio configuration software. Each input can be named from one of the preset input
labels or can be user defined.
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Trim the audio inputs that arrive at the control unit to reduce their volume.
g To change the name of an auxiliary audio input device
1. Identify the input you want to rename on the Input Names/Trims tab.
2. Select the name you want for that input from the drop-down list. You can also select User
Defined, and then type a name for the input device.
g To change the trim of an auxiliary audio input device
Select the input you want to trim on the Input Names/Trims tab, and then set the trim.
Other system settings
The System Settings tab enables you to do the following:
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Change the volume of the active input device at the microphone.
Set a response for the room module relay.
Set a trigger for the room module relay.
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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.
For more information on changing the volume of the audio input devices with the microphone, see
g To enable a microphone user to change the volume of audio input devices
If you want to enable the microphone user to only change the volume of the active audio input
device, select Auto Select on the System Settings tab.
If you want to enable the microphone user to change the volume of all audio input devices, clear
Auto Select.
Setting the relay settings
You can install a relay at the room module to trigger a relay response on command, such as dimming
lights, turning on an auxiliary audio input device or sending a signal to another location.
The command to the relay trigger can be one of the following:
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A teacher pressing the Soft button of the microphone
An input at the 6-12V input
Either the teacher pressing the Soft button or by an input at the 6-12V input
The relay can provide one of the following:
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Latching response
200 ms pulse
400 ms pulse
600 ms pulse
This is a single pole, double throw (SPDT) relay with normally open (N.O.), normally closed (N.C.)
and common (COM) contacts.
A relay can be in an activated or deactivated state, as shown below.
State
Relay path
Activated
Deactivated
The N.O. contact is closed and the N.C. contact is open.
The N.O. contact is open and the N.C. contact is closed.
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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.
Relay is active for 200 milliseconds.
Relay is active for 400 milliseconds.
Relay is active for 600 milliseconds.
200 ms pulse
400 ms pulse
600 ms pulse
g To set the relay trigger
If you want both the Soft button and the 6-12V input to trigger the relay, select either on the
System Settings tab.
If you want the Soft button to trigger the relay, select mic.
If you want the 6-12V input to trigger the relay, select 6–12v.
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If you select 6-12V input as a relay trigger, the input can also set duck audio volume on the
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Chapter 6
Troubleshooting your
SMART Audio system
You might be able to solve the issue with your SMART Audio system by performing these checks.
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Check your cable connections.
Ensure SMART Audio software is installed.
Reset the control unit to its startup state (see below).
Update the control unit firmware.
Resetting your system
g To reset the system
1. Remove the control unit bottom cover.
2. Press the labeled system Reset button for three seconds.
The system resets.
3. Replace the control unit bottom cover.
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Troubleshooting your SMART Audio system
Updating the control unit firmware
I MP OR TA N T
Do not update the control unit firmware unless you’re advised to by SMART 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.exe
On Windows 32-bit operating systems, browse to C:\Program Files\SMART
Technologies\SMART Product Drivers\SMARTFirmwareUpdater.exe
On Mac operating system software, browse to Applications\SMARTProduct
Drivers\Additional Tools\SMARTFirmwareUpdater.app
The SMART Firmware Upgrade Wizard appears.
2. Click Next.
The wizard scans your computer and displays a list of connected SMART interactive products.
3. Select your SMART product in the product update list.
4. Click Next.
The updater updates your firmware.
I MP OR TA N T
Do not disconnect your control unit from your computer during the update.
5. Click Finish when the update is complete, and then orient your interactive whiteboard.
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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.
Battery power is at 10% of its full Charge the battery.
charge.
Flashing red four times per
second.
Battery power is at 5% of its full
charge.
Charge the battery.
Solid amber.
Your room module isn’t receiving Press the Power button on the
power.
control unit.
You’re out of range of your room
module.
Move within 15' (4.6 m) of the room
module or the expansion sensor.
Flashing green.
Solid green.
The microphone is muted.
Press the Mute/Power Off button
to restore the microphone’s
volume.
Normal operation
No action required
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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 Increase the volume using SMART Audio software.
SMART Audio software.
Your microphone isn’t communicating Turn your microphone toward the room module or an
with the room module.
expansion sensor, and then move to within 15' (4.6 m) of
the room module.
The SMART Audio system is turned
off.
Turn on the SMART Audio system.
Two microphones are set to the same Check the microphone mode, and then change one
channels. microphone to Find Channel mode.
Troubleshooting issues with an auxiliary audio
input device
Use the following table if you can’t hear an auxiliary audio input device playing on your SMART Audio
system.
Cause
Solution
The file isn’t playing.
Play the file.
Your computer audio output is muted. Restore the volume for your computer.
The input device is muted at your
control unit.
Increase the volume using SMART Audio software .
The SMART Audio system is turned
off.
Turn on the SMART Audio system.
There is no USB connection from your Connect a USB cable from your computer to the control
computer to the control unit. unit.
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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
the 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.
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A P P E N D I X 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.
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1.866.518.6791, Option 4 (U.S./Canada)
1.403.228.5940 (all other countries)
Packaging
Many countries have regulations restricting the use of certain heavy metals in product packaging. The
packaging used by SMART Technologies to ship products complies with applicable packaging laws.
Covered electronic devices
Many U.S. 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.
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