PDF User Manual

CHAT

®

 150 

|

 CHATAttach™ 150

Group Speakerphone

Quick Start Guide

Configuring THe CHAT 150 ..................................................... 1
CHAT 150 feATures ................................................................... 2
ConneCTing Your CHAT 150  .................................................. 3

C

onneCting

the

 ChAt 150 

to

A

 PC ................................................. 3

Configuring And TesTing Your CHAT 150 ......................... 4

ChAt 150 A

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 C

onfigurAtion

 ....................................................... 4

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using THe CHAT 150 ................................................................... 6

ChAt 150 Led i

ndiCAtors

 ............................................................... 6

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CHAT 150 speCifiCATions And requiremenTs .................. 7

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Table of Contents

quiCk sTArT guide

1

Configuring THe CHAT 150

The CHAT 150 can be used right out of the box and there’s no software 
to download or install if it is to be used only with a PC.
If the CHAT 150 is to be used with any other device or if the CHAT 150 
firmware requires updates, follow the instructions in the CHAT 150 User’s 
Manual to setup and configure the CHAT 150.
The latest version of the software and CHAT 150 User’s Manual can be 
found on the ClearOne Website at:

http://www.clearone.com/support/downloads.php?content=main

Scroll down the page to the CHAT 50/150 section and click the relevant 
links.
Follow the instructions in the manual to install and configure the CHAT 
150 device.

CHAT 150 

Group Speakerphone

2

CHAT 150 feATures

figure 1

 - CHAT 150 Features

important!

 CHAT devices are designed to work on flat, stable surfaces 

with no obstructions. For best results, do not hold or move the device 
while in use.

quiCk sTArT guide

3

ConneCTing Your CHAT 150 

The following describes how to connect your CHAT 150 to a PC.
The CHAT 150 can also be connected to a number of other devices. For 
information on connecting the CHAT 150 to other devices, refer to the 
CHAT 150 User’s Manual.

C

onneCting

the

 ChAt 150 

to

A

 PC

Use the included USB 2.0 cable to connect the CHAT 150 to your PC 
(Figure 1.0).

figure 2

 - Connecting to a PC

CHAT 150 

Group Speakerphone

4

Configuring And TesTing Your CHAT 150

Consult the CHAT 150 User’s Manual for all device and software 
configuration procedures as needed.

ChAt 150 A

udio

 C

onfigurAtion

To ensure optimal sound quality, the CHAT 150 

musT

 be tuned properly 

prior to use or after the device has been moved. The CHAT 150’s audio 
settings must also be customized for the specific application it is to be 
used with and for the specific device it is to be connected to.
The CHAT 150 derives its audio settings from the Windows sound 
settings if it is attached to a PC or through the 3rd party application’s 
settings (Skype, Yahoo, etc.) Refer to the tuning procedures in the 

Optimizing Sound Quality

 section in the 

CHAT  150 User’s Manual

 or 

consult the specific 3rd party application’s tuning adjustments.
For further details on configuring various devices for the CHAT 150 audio 
settings, refer to the 

CHAT  150 User’s Manual

.

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5

ChAtA

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The CHATAttach accessory allows two CHAT devices to be connected 
together for use in larger conference settings.
Certain restrictions and requirements must be met in order to use the 
CHATAttach accessory. For a complete list and detailed instructions, 
consult the CHATAttach or the CHAT 150 User’s Manual.

Attach the specially keyed CHATAttach cable to both CHAT 150 

1. 

devices (Figure 2.0).
Plug the power supply into the power source.

2. 

Connect the female/male ends of the power cable together.

3. 

Place the CHAT 150 units at least 5’ apart.

4. 

figure 3

 - CHATAttach Connection

CHAT 150 

Group Speakerphone

6

using THe CHAT 150

ChAt 150 Led i

ndiCAtors

The three microphone LED indicators illuminate blue when the CHAT 
150 microphones are active. The indicators illuminate red when the 
microphones are muted.
The seven volume LED indicators illuminate blue to indicate the current 
volume setting—more lights indicate higher volume.

v

oLume

 & m

ute

 B

uttons

Use the 

Volume up/down

 buttons (indicated by a large dot and a small 

dot) to adjust the volume level of the CHAT 150. Holding down either 
button will change the volume rapidly.
Use the 

mute

 button to mute the CHAT 150’s microphone until the 

mute

button is pressed again. If you are using the CHAT 150 with a PC, you 
can also use the Speaker Volume Control in Windows, as well as the 
CHAT software to adjust the volume and mute the microphone.

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7

system requirements

Microsoft Windows XP,  Vista or 7

Connections

usB:

2.0 Compatible, Type: Mini-B Female

keyed:

 RJ-45 (8-conductor)

Line input/output via VC BoB:

Frequency Response:
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 1 dB
Maximum Input Level: +6 dBu

Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Output Impedance: 50 Ω

Audio

speaker

Bandwidth: 190 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum Output Level:
85 dB SPL @ 1 foot (0.30 meter)

microphone(s)

Bandwidth: 50Hz – 7.75 kHz

power

usB:

5 VDC @ 500mA Maximum

external:

100 - 240 VAC Input, 9 VDC @ 560 mA 
Output, Tip: Power, Ring: Ground

Controls

Volume Up
Volume Down
Microphone Mute

environmental

Operating Temperature:
41 - 104° F (5 - 40° C)

processing

Full Duplex
Distributed Echo Cancellation

(D. E. C.)

®

Noise Cancellation (NC)
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
Line Echo Cancellation (LEC) - 

Selectable

First Mic Priority

mechanical

Dimensions (W x D x H):
7.4” x 7.4” x 1.8”
(18.8 cm x 18.8 cm x 4.6 cm)
Weight: 1.17 lbs (0.53 kg)

Compliance

RoHS, REACH
FCC Class A Part 15
ICES-003, CE Listed, UL Listed

model numbers

910-156-200 CHAT 150 USB
910-156-200-00 CHATAttach 150
910-156-222 CHAT 150 Avaya
910-156-220 CHAT 150 Cisco
910-156-230 CHAT 150 VC

speCifiCATions And requiremenTs

Caution

: Read the Safety Information in 

the instruction manual.

Technical support

U.S. PATENTS: D539,274; D556,189; D531,999.
OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

© 2010 ClearOne Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 800-156-202 Revision 2.2 October 2010

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