ClearOne COLLABORATE Room Pro Quick Start Manual - User Manual

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COLLABORATE Room Pro
with Beamforming Microphone Array

Professional Conferencing

Quick-Start Guide

COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND
THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY .............................. 1
COMPONENTS INCLUDED ........................................................... 2
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS ...................................................... 4

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MOUNTING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY ......... 8
AUDIO OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL ....................................... 9

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USING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY WITH THE
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PART NUMBERS .......................................................................... 13
CLEARONE CONTACTS.............................................................. 14

Table of Contents

QUICK-START GUIDE

COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND
THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY

The Beamforming Microphone Array is a 24 microphone device with
beamforming and adaptive steering technology that provides high-
quality audio to a COLLABORATE Room Pro.
The Beamforming Microphone Array connects through an Expansion
Bus (E-bus) port to the USB adapter, which in turn connects to
the COLLABORATE Room Pro through a standard USB port. The
Beamforming Microphone Array is identified as an audio input to the
COLLABORATE Room Pro. The power for the Beamforming Microphone
Array is supplied through a Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) connection.
The Beamforming Microphone Array is supported for use as a ceiling-
mounted, wall-mounted or tabletop assembly.
The latest version of the COLLABORATE Pro firmware and the
COLLABORATE Room Pro Installation and Setup Guide can be found on
the ClearOne website at:

http://www.clearone.com/resources#video_conferencing

The latest version of the Beamforming Microphone Array firmware and
the Beamforming Microphone Array Installation Guide can be found on
the ClearOne website at:

http://www.clearone.com/resources#professional_microphones

COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND

THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY

COMPONENTS INCLUDED

The COLLABORATE Room Pro with Beamforming Microphone Array
SKU’s include the following:

COLLABORATE Room Pro 520/620

930-401-862 (520) or 930-401-872 (620)

COLLABORATE Room Pro 510 or 610
codec with power supply and remote
control

910-401-199

UNITE FHD camera and power supply

910-151-806

USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB) and
power supply

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(Black Beamforming Microphone
Array Shown)

910-001-003-B-C (Black) or
910-001-003-C (White)

Beamforming Microphone Array

910-0002-004

IR Receiver with 6 ft. cable

910-001-004

Beamforming Microphone PoE Power
Supply & Cable kit

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THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

Connect the Beamforming Microphone Array unit to the USB adapter
via an E-bus connection from the

Link OUT

using a CAT5-24AWG

solid conductor RJ45 cable To the USB adapter

Link IN

connector.

Connect the USB adapter to the COLLABORATE Room Pro with a USB
connection.

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1080p or 720p Digital Display

USB Adapter

Power

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Adapter)

To Link IN

COLLABORATE Room Pro

1080p Camera Video

USB
Mic
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Beamforming
Microphone
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IR
Receiver

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NOTE:

Power on the COLLABORATE Room Pro before you connect

the USB Adapter to any port.
If this is not followed, it will often result in failure of the
COLLABORATE Room Pro to boot properly.

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If the Collaborate Room Pro codec is placed in a closet or rack or not in
a line-of-sight location, it is recommended to use the external IR Receiver
for the proper function of the remote control.

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Make the Beamforming Microphone Array power connection on the
underside of the array in the labeled

PoE

connector from the provided

PoE power supply or a standard Power-over-Ethernet switch.

NOTE:

The PoE connection is only for power; audio signals are sent

to the USB adapter via the E-bus Link OUT connection. The Link IN
and the Device ID selector rotary switch are not used.

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The audio connection from the Beamforming Microphone Array to the
COLLABORATE Room Pro is made through the USB Adapter. The cable
from the Beamforming Microphone array

Link OUT

goes to the USB

Adapter

Link IN

as shown below.

From Beamforming Microphone Array Link OUT

To COLLABORATE Room Pro USB Port

To 12VDC Power Adapter

The USB cable from the USB Adapter is plugged into one of the USP
ports on the COLLABORATE Room Pro system unit.
Power to the USB Adapter is supplied by an included 12VDC power
adapter.

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There are three audio output options, accessed from the back of the
COLLABORATE Room Pro, for connecting the audio.
1.  Balanced Audio output to an amplifier that is connected to speakers
2.  Line output to powered speakers
3.  HDMI output to the monitor receiving the signal

Balanced Audio Output

HDMI Combined Video

and Audio Output

Line Audio Output

Audio optimization procedures to for each of the output options is
detailed later in this guide.

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THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY

MOUNTING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE
ARRAY

The array can be ceiling-mounted in either a suspended or solid ceiling,
or on a wall-mount assembly with the PoE and E-bus wiring passing
through the mounting assembly and plugging into the Beamforming
Microphone Array unit. Tabletop use is also supported with PoE and
E-bus cables attached under the unit. Detailed instructions are included
in the Beamforming Microphone Array Installation Guide available on the
ClearOne website:

http://www.clearone.com/resources#professional_microphones

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AUDIO OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL

The audio of the COLLABORATE Room Pro system must be optimized
for the outputs used and the room in which it is used.

NOTE:

For best audio performance, ClearOne recommends using

Balanced Audio or Line output to a mixer or amplifier. HDMI audio to
a monitor is also supported, but monitor speakers are usually lower
quality.

Complete instructions for the installation, setup, controls, and operation
of the COLLABORATE Room Pro are available on the ClearOne website

http://www.clearone.com/resources#video_conferencing

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Make sure the Beamforming Microphone Array is mounted and
connected to a fully connected COLLABORATE Room Pro.

Connect to either a set of amplified speakers or a mixer using the Line
output or Balanced audio connections. Set the COLLABORATE Room
Pro Volume to 50%. Play the sample audio by pressing the

Play

button.

Use the external amplifier or mixer to adjust the volume within the room
to a comfortable level. Afterward, the COLLABORATE Room Pro audio
control can be used to increase/decrease the audio to a desired level
during sessions.

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Using the COLLABORATE Room Pro and Beamforming Microphone
Array with the HDMI output to monitor speakers requires adjustment for
audio levels and echo cancellation.

Volume

After attaching the HDMI output to the monitor, set the COLLABORATE
Room Pro Volume to 50%, then play the sample audio by pressing the

Play

button. Use the monitor audio adjustment to set the volume within

the room to a comfortable level. Afterward, the COLLABORATE Room
Pro audio control can be used to increase/decrease the audio to a
desired level during sessions.

Delay

The HDMI connection must have a signal delay setting to allow the echo
cancellation to operate effectively. Initially, set the

Audio Delay

in the

COLLABORATE Room Pro

Settings>Audio>Digital Dispay Audio

Delay

control to 50 msec. (Range is 0 to 120 msec.) Then, while making

a call, adjust delay up or down in 10 msec increments until the audio
echo is no longer heard.

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USING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY
WITH THE COLLABORATE ROOM PRO

When connected, the Beamforming Microphone Array will appear as an
audio source within the COLLABORATE Room Pro user interface.

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Volume is controlled through your COLLABORATE Room Pro.
Mute is controlled by pressing on the illuminated microphone indicators
on either end of the Beamforming Microphone Array or through your
COLLABORATE Room Pro.

The illuminated microphone indicators at

the ends of the Beamforming Microphone Array show blue/red when the
microphone array is active/muted.

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THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY

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PART NUMBERS

930-401-862 Room Pro 520 Includes:

870-401-860

Room Pro 500 Codec

910-401-199

910-401-199 UNITE FHD Camera

910-151-806

USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB)

910-001-003-C or
910-001-003-B-C

Beamforming Microphone Array (White)
(Black)

910-001-004

Beamforming Microphone PoE Power Supply & Cable kit

910-0002-004

IR Receiver with 6 ft. cable

930-401-872 Room Pro 620 Includes:

870-401-870

Room Pro 600 Codec

910-401-199

910-401-199 UNITE FHD Camera

910-151-806

USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB)

910-001-003-C or
910-001-003-B-C

Beamforming Microphone Array (White)
(Black)

910-001-004

Beamforming Microphone PoE Power Supply & Cable kit

910-0002-004

IR Receiver with 6 ft. cable

Optional Accessories:

910-001-005-12

Ceiling Mount kit with 12" Suspension Column for BFM Array

910-001-005-24

Ceiling Mount kit with 24” Suspension Column for BFM Array

910-001-006

Wall Mount Kit for Beamforming Microphone Array

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THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. QSG-0016-001 Revision 1.0 Sept., 2014

CLEARONE CONTACTS

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Tel:

+44 (0) 1189 036 053

e-mail:

global@clearone.com

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Tel:

+852 3590 4526

e-mail:

global@clearone.com

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Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Sales:

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Toll Free:

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Fax:

801.977.0087

e-mail:

sales@clearone.com

TechSales

Tel:

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e-mail:

techsales@clearone.com

Technical Support

Tel:

800.283.5936

e-mail:

tech.support@clearone.com

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Tel:

801-974-3621

e-mail:

global@clearone.com

Middle East:

Tel:

+852 3590 4526

e-mail:

global@clearone.com

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