ClearOne AccuMic VC-PC User Manual
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AccuMic™User Manual
AccuMic Microphone — Table of Contents
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
AccuMic PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting the AccuMic PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Configuring volume control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
AccuMic VC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting the AccuMic VC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the AccuMic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Video codec compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
FCC Part 15 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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AccuMic Installation and Operation Manual
ClearOne Part No. 800-157-001 June 2005 (Rev. 2.0)
Table of Contents
AccuMic Microphone — Introduction
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The AccuMic™VC and the AccuMic PC are highly-advanced microphones that provide high
quality, hands free audio.The AccuMic VC connects to video codecs to improve audio in
videoconferencing applications.The AccuMic PC connects to a computer to improve audio in
webconferencing applications. Each mic element features noise cancellation, automatic
gating control, PA adaptive mode, adaptive ambient mode and Gentner
®
Distributed Echo
Cancellation
®
to make communication between several people a natural, seamless experience.
• Push-button muting facilitates private discussions.
• First-mic priority eliminates hollow "tunnel" sound by activating only the microphone
closest to the person speaking.
• 360-degree microphone coverage, adaptive noise cancellation and proprietary Gentner
Distributed Echo Cancellation provide clean, clear audio.
• Expansion capability extends audio pick-up range to accommodate larger conferencing
rooms.
Service and support
If you need additional information on how to install, set up or operate your AccuMic VC or
AccuMic PC, please contact us. We welcome and encourage your comments so we can
continue to improve our products and better meet your needs.
Technical services
Telephone: 1-800-283-5936 (USA) or 1-801-974-3760
Fax: 1-801-977-0087
E-mail: tech.support@clearone.com
Web site: www.clearone.com
Sales and customer service
Telephone: 1-800-945-7730 (USA) or 1-801-975-7200
Fax: 1-800-933-5107 (USA) or 1-801-977-0087
E-mail: sales@clearone.com
Product returns
All product returns require a return materials authorization (RMA) number. Please
contact ClearOne Technical Support before attempting to return your product. Make sure
you return all the items that shipped with your product.
Introduction
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Unpacking
Carefully remove the AccuMic, cables and power supply from the packaging. Ensure that
you received the following parts:
AccuMic VC
AccuMic PC
r
Figure 1. Unpacking the AccuMic VC
Note: ClearOne Communications is not responsible for product damage incurred during
shipment. You must make claims directly with the carrier. Inspect your shipment carefully for
obvious signs of damage. If the shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and
packing material for inspection by the carrier. Contact your carrier immediately.
AccuMic PC
910-157-001
3.5 mm Cable with Breakout Power
830-157-001
100-240V In Line Power Supply with Power Cord
551-153-001
Manual
800-157-001
Figure 2. Unpacking the AccuMic PC
AccuMic VC
910-156-115
100-240V In Line Power Supply with Power Cord
551-153-001
4 Plug RCA Cable with Breakout Powe
830-156-003
Manual
800-157-001
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Product overview
Microphone pad
A.
LEDs
. Indicates when the microphones are activated.
B.
Mute button
. Mutes or unmutes the microphones.
AccuMic VC cable
A.
Speaker Reference In
.This plug provides an echo cancellation reference for the AccuMic,
ensuring audio is clear and echo-free.
B.
Speaker Reference Out
.This audio jack sends the far-side audio to the computer loud
speakers.
C.
Mic Out
.This audio jack sends local audio to the computer or codec for transmission to the
far-side participants.
D.
Power supply
. 12VDC.
E.
10-Pin Connector
.This connector connects to the microphone pad.
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AB CD
E
Figure 3. Microphone pad
A
BC
D
E
Figure 5. AccuMic PC connector cable
Figure 4. AccuMic VC connector cable
AccuMic PC cable
B
A
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