COLLABORATE Room Pro with Beamforming Microphone Array Professional Conferencing Quick-Start Guide

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1 COLLABORATE Room Pro with Beamforming Microphone Array Professional Conferencing Quick-Start Guide

2 Table of Contents COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY... 1 COMPONENTS INCLUDED... 2 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS... 4 Connection Diagram... 4 Beamforming Microphone Array Power Connection... 5 USB Adapter Connections... 6 Audio Output Connection Options... 7 MOUNTING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY... 8 AUDIO OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL... 9 Optimizing for Balanced and Line Audio Outputs... 9 Optimizing for HDMI Audio USING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY WITH THE COLLABORATE ROOM PRO Volume & Mute PART NUMBERS CLEARONE CONTACTS... 14

3 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 highquality 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 ceilingmounted, 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: The latest version of the Beamforming Microphone Array firmware and the Beamforming Microphone Array Installation Guide can be found on the ClearOne website at: 1

4 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/ (520) or (620) COLLABORATE Room Pro 510 or 610 codec with power supply and remote control UNITE 100 PTZ camera, power supply, DVI-I to HDMI cable and RS232 cable IR Receiver with 6 ft. cable 2

5 QUICK-START GUIDE USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB) and power supply B-C (Black) or C (White) Beamforming Microphone Array (Black Beamforming Microphone Array Shown) Beamforming Microphone PoE Power Supply & Cable kit 3

6 COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND 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. Connection Diagram 1080p or 720p Digital Display 1080p Camera Video IR Receiver IR Receiver into IR Input USB Mic Audio COLLABORATE Room Pro USB Adapter To Link IN Power (General PoE Adapter) From Link OUT IR Receiver Beamforming Microphone Array 4

7 QUICK-START GUIDE NOTE: If the COLLABORATE Room Pro unit is placed in a closet, rack, or is not in a line-of-sight location, it is recommended to use the external IR Receiver for the proper function of the remote control. Beamforming Microphone Array Power Connection 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. 5

8 COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY USB Adapter Connections 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. To 12VDC Power Adapter 6 From Beamforming Microphone Array Link OUT To COLLABORATE Room Pro USB Port 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.

9 QUICK-START GUIDE Audio Output Connection Options 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. 7

10 COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND 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: 8

11 AUDIO OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL QUICK-START GUIDE 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 Optimizing for Balanced and Line Audio Outputs 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. 9

12 COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY Optimizing for HDMI Audio 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. 10

13 QUICK-START GUIDE 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. Volume & Mute 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. 11

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15 PART NUMBERS Room Pro 520 Includes: Room Pro 500 Codec UNITE 100 PTZ Camera USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB) C or B-C Beamforming Microphone Array (White) (Black) QUICK-START GUIDE Beamforming Microphone PoE Power Supply & Cable kit Room Pro 620 Includes: Room Pro 600 Codec UNITE 100 PTZ Camera USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB) C or B-C Beamforming Microphone Array (White) (Black) Beamforming Microphone PoE Power Supply & Cable kit Optional Accessories: Ceiling Mount kit with 12" Suspension Column for BFM Array Ceiling Mount kit with 24 Suspension Column for BFM Array Wall Mount Kit for Beamforming Microphone Array 13

16 COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY CLEARONE CONTACTS HEADQUARTERS: Salt Lake City, UT USA 5225 Wiley Post Way Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT Sales: Toll Free: Fax: TechSales Tel: Technical Support Tel: EMEA: Tel: +44 (0) APAC: Tel: LATAM: Tel: Middle East: Tel: ClearOne, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. QSG Revision 1.1 March,