ClearOne V-There 2000, V-There 2100, V-There 2200 Installation & Operation Manual
Installation & Operation Manual
Audio Products
V-There™ 2000, 2100, and 2200
Video Conferencing System
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V-There Installation and Operation Manual
ClearOne Part No. 800-170-101
June 2002 (Rev. 2.0)
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V-There Installation and Operation Manual
CHAPTER 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Professional Services Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Sales and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Scope of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CHAPTER 2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
North American users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Positioning the V-There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before you install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hardware setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connector description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Composite monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AccuMic II microphone setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CHAPTER 3. Controlling V-There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Navigating with the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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CHAPTER 4. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
About the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Detaching the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Camera control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To manually control the main camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To manually control the far-end camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
To use an auxiliary camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Camera presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
To create a camera preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
To name a camera preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To select a preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CHAPTER 5. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Configuring V-There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
LAN setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Optimal settings for LAN calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Video quality on the first call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Required information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
To configure LAN (DHCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
To configure LAN (non-DHCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Gatekeeper (H.323) setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
To set up the gatekeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
ISDN setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Required information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ISDN settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Phone directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
To configure the phone directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
To place a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
To add a phone number to the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
To edit a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
To delete a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Presentation settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
To add a presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
To edit a presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
To delete a presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
To adjust audio preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
To set compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
To adjust gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Adjust video preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Various advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Setting advanced preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
CHAPTER 6. Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Express Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Placing a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
DTMF tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
CHAPTER 7. Sending Data and Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Preparing a file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
PCMCIA cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
To install a PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Sending and receiving images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Annex D images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
V-There Application Conversion Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Sending presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
About the web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Appendix B: ISDN error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Normal causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Resource unavailable causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Service or option unavailable causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Service or option not implemented causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Invalid message causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Protocol error causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Other causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Appendix C: Re-programming V-There via serial line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Appendix D: Compliance statements and warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
North American users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
FCC Part 68 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Canadian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
European users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Australian and New Zealand users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
End user warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Appendix E: Upgrading to V-There 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
The V-There™ video conferencing system developed by ClearOne comprises a set-top
unit with a user-friendly software interface. Each screen in the V-There software can
be easily navigated using the specially designed handheld remote control or
keyboard.
V-There’s main function is the making and receiving of video conference calls.
V-There supports the H.320 (2100 and 2200 models only) and H.323 standards,
enabling you to make the following call types: Integrated Services Digital Network
(ISDN), 56K Restricted ISDN (ISDN-R, line rates in 56K multiples), local area
network (LAN), local area network-wide area network (LAN-WAN), and voice.
During H.320 ISDN and H.323 LAN calls, you can use V-There’s integrated
web browser to access Internet access and to exchange images or a sequence of
images with the person on your video call. This enables you to share web pages
and documents and make presentations while in a call.
The included AccuMic™ II delivers clean, high-quality conferencing audio
with Gentner
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Distributed Echo Cancellation®, noise cancellation, and wide-
bandwidth digital audio technology.
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Features
• High-quality audio–data transfer rates to 768kbps for H.323 and 384kbps
(2200 model) or 128kbps (2100 model) for H.320 calls (V-There 2000 does
not support H.320).
• AccuMic II delivers award-winning audio. A second mic can be added for
larger venues.
• Graphics display support–VGA-SVGA display of video and graphics.
• XGA input for sharing PC graphics during presentations.
• Integrated web browser for viewing HTML documents.
• Easy-to-use user interface includes phone book with memory locations for
frequently-called numbers.
• Picture-in-picture provides viewing flexibility.
• Convenient control via infrared handheld remote and keyboard
• Wireless 802.11b support via optional PCMCIA card
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Product registration
Please register your V-There online by visiting ClearOne Technical Support at
www.clearone.com. When your product is registered, ClearOne Communications
is better able to serve you should you require technical assistance. Registration
information is also used to notify you of upgrades and new product information.
Professional Services Group
For additional help on how to install, set up, or operate the V-There, please contact
ClearOne Technical Services Group at the number below. We welcome your
comments so we can continue to improve our products and serve your needs.
If you need to return your V-There unit to ClearOne for service, please call the
Technical Services Group to obtain a return authorization number.
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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
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Leonhardstr. 16-18, D-90443 Nuremberg, Germany
Telephone: +49 911 955159-0
Fax: +49 911 955159-10
E-mail: global@clearone.com
Product returns
All product returns require a return authorization (RA) number. Please contact the
ClearOne Technical Services Group before attempting to return your V-There unit.
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Introduction ~ Using This Manual
To find information on a particular topic, consult either the table of contents or the
index. To obtain the definition of a term used in this manual, consult the glossary at
the back of this manual. To begin using V-There immediately, consult the Quick Start
Guide supplied with your V-There.
Scope of the manual
This manual deals with the operation of the V-There unit and its associated software.
Terminology
This section lists some of the terminology used in this manual and defines how these
terms are used within the context of the V-There.
Icon
The word icon always refers to an element on the V-There interface that you can
highlight and select.
Highlighting
Highlighting an icon or option on a drop-down list involves using the arrow buttons
to move the white box on the screen to the field, check box, or drop-down list that
you want to edit. Once you have highlighted the item you want, you usually have to
select it as well. For example: To add a new entry to the Phone Book, highlight and
select the Add icon.
Selecting
Pressing the Enter remote control button confirms the option or icon you have
highlighted and executes the required action. For example: Highlight and select the
Place a Call button in the interface. The Place a Call screen is displayed.
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When you unpack the V-There box contents, you should have the items below. If any
item is missing, please contact your supplier.
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AccuMic II microphone
ISDN cables (1 for 2100 model,
3 for 2200, 0 for 2000; 830-170-
011, 830-170-012, 830-170-013)
Black Ethernet (LAN) cable
(830-170-001)
Yellow/black dual phono cable
(830-170-124)
SCART adapter block
(European customers only)
Audio/Video Products CD
(includes an electronic
version of the V-There
Installation and Operation
Manual)
Camera extension cable
(830-170-132)
Remote control and batteries
AccuMic II XFMR mini-DIN
10-pin (2) cable (830-156-002)
Gray serial cable (830-170-123)
Figure 2.1 Items included with V-There
Unpacking
S-video 6-ft (1.8 meter) cable
(830-170-020)
Keyboard remote and batteries
V-There main unit Power supply unit Power cord (Part 699-150-006
for US)
VGA extension cable
(830-170-133)
S-video camera extension
cable (830-170-136)
End user software license agreement and
Installation and Operation Manual (not shown)
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Before using the V-There, please read the enclosed end user license
agreement—it contains important information concerning your use of the V-There
software. If you have the 2100 or 2200 model, please read the section on ISDN.
North American users
This equipment uses an S/T interface and is designed to connect to an external NT-1
terminal adapter (or optionally an NT-3, if you are using all three ISDN lines with a
V-There 2200). If your ISDN switch supplies a U interface, an external NT-1
terminal adapter must be used. Please contact your ClearOne distributor for
information about acquiring an external NT-1 or NT-3.
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ClearOne is not responsible
for product damage
incurred during shipment.
You must make claims directly with
the carrier.
!
Place the V-There main unit on a flat hard surface that allows adequate airflow
through the ventilation holes. Do not place the main unit in direct sunlight or near
sources of direct heat.
We recommend that you place the V-There on top of the video monitor. This
gives a more natural appearance to a video conference, since you will remain in
the line of sight of the camera. You will also be able to view the video image of the
person you are calling, without adjusting your position.
You can position the camera up to five meters (16.5 feet) away from the
V-There unit. Refer to page 17 for information about installing the camera
remotely.
The difference between the
V-There 2100 and 2200 is
that the 2200 features a
higher H.320 data rate (64384kbps vs. 64-128kbps). The
2000 model supports only H.323,
not H.320.
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Before you can begin using your V-There, you must connect the V-There to the
following:
• Power supply
• Monitor
• Microphone
• Audio speakers
• LAN and/or ISDN (w/ISDN interface)
• Camera w/infrared receiver (if the camera is being installed remotely)
Positioning the V-There
Before You Install
V-There uses an S/T ISDN
interface, requiring an
NT-1 or NT-3 adapter if
your network uses a U interface.
You can purchase an NT-1 or NT-3
through your ClearOne dealer.
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Getting Started ~ Hardware Setup
All connections are made at the back of the V-There. The diagram above shows the
rear panel connections for the V-There 2200 model. For the 2100 model, the only
difference is that there is only one ISDN connector. The 2000 model has no ISDN
connector.
Before you begin to connect your V-There, ensure that the on/off switch is in
the Off state (down) and that the power supply has been connected to V-There.
The table below describes the purpose of each of the connectors on the rear
panel.
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You can also connect other devices to the V-There. For more information, see the
connection information on the following pages.
Connector Description
Ethernet
This connector provides video input from the V-There camera.
This connector provides power and PTZ capabilities for the main
camera and connection to the IR receiver.
If you want to use your V-There to make or receive calls over
your local area network (LAN), connect the gray Ethernet cable
to this connector.
Hardware Setup
Figure 2.2 Rear panel (2200 model shown)
Camera Control IR
Camera Video
The cable connectors are
color-coded to facilitate
straightforward
connection.
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Connector Description
If you want to connect external devices to the V-There—for
example, a PC to upload a software update—use the gray serial
cable to connect the device to the serial port.
If you want to use flash cards to upload information to your
V-There, remove the cover over the slot and insert the flash card.
This is the main on/off switch for your V-There.
Connect the ISDN cables labeled 1, 2, and 3 to the appropriate
connector. (The 2100 model has one ISDN cable and connector;
the 2000 model does not support ISDN.)
O/I Switch
ISDN S/T 1, 2,
and 3
Connect one end of the power supply unit to the DC 12V & 5V
connector.
Connect the AccuMic II microphone to the Mic connector.
Connect the powered audio speakers to this connector using the
3.5 mm phono cable. If the monitor has internal speakers,
connect directly to the monitor using the black connector on the
yellow/black dual phono cable.
If you want to use a line audio device such as a tape player,
connect the device to this connector.
If you are using a composite monitor, connect the yellow part of
the yellow/black dual phono cable to this connector. Then connect
the other end of the cable to the composite monitor.
If you want to use an auxiliary camera, connect the camera to
this connector.
If you are using an S-video monitor, attach the S-video cable to
this connector. Connect the other end to the monitor.
If you want to use an S-video-capable auxiliary camera, connect
the camera to this connector.
Mic
Audio In
Audio Out
Video In (RCA)
Video Out (RCA)
DC 12V and 5V
Video In (S-Video)
Video Out (S-Video)
Serial Ports
A and B
PCMCIA card slot
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Getting Started ~ Hardware Setup
Power supply
The V-There must be operated only with the power supply unit provided and must be
connected to a grounded power socket.
Composite monitor
V-There can be connected to a composite monitor. Depending on the V-There model,
you will need to connect it to either a National Television Standards Committee
(NTSC) monitor or a Phase Alternating Line (PAL) monitor.
If you are not sure how to connect external devices, see the instructions supplied
with your television or monitor.
European users can use the SCART block if the television comes with a SCART
connector. Using the supplied yellow/black dual phono cable, connect one end of the
cable with a yellow connector to the Video Out (yellow) connector on the V-There
and the black connector to the Audio Out (white) connector on the V-There. Connect
the other end of the cable with a yellow connector to the yellow video connector on
the SCART block and the black cable connector to the Audio (L/Mono) connector of
the SCART block. Connect the SCART block to the SCART connector on the
television.
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If a replacement power
supply is needed, it must
be obtained from an
authorized supplier of V-There
systems. Use of an unauthorized
power supply can be dangerous and
invalidates all warranties.
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AccuMic II microphone setup
The AccuMic II mic pad features three microphone elements positioned to pick up
sound in a 360-degree pattern. Each mic element features noise cancellation,
automatic gating control, PA adaptive mode, adaptive ambient mode, and ClearOne’s
proprietary Gentner
®
Distributed Echo Cancellation®to make communication among
several people a natural, seamless experience. All of these functions operate
automatically and require no user adjustments.
VGA Monitor
Computer In
If you are using a VGA monitor, connect your monitor cable to
this connector.
Connect a computer to this XGA input to use presentations saved
on the computer.
Figure 2.3 AccuMic II
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To install the AccuMic II
1. Plug the red connector on the supplied AccuMic II cable into the Mic
connector on the rear of the V-There unit (see Figure 2.4).
2. Attach the other end of the cable to the 10-pin connector on the AccuMic
II. Note that the AccuMic II receives its power from the V-There system; no
external power supply is needed.
3. Place the mic pad on a table or desk in the middle of your conference area,
away from walls and corners, for best acoustical performance.
The Mute button on the top of the microphone pad mutes all three mic
elements. Press the button once to mute the mic pad system; press it again to
unmute and resume the conference.
Optionally, you can connect a second AccuMic II pad to increase the capacity
of the video conferencing system (see page 11).
Figure 2.4 Microphone
installation
V-There
AccuMic II
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Getting Started ~ Hardware Setup
To install a second AccuMic II
The optional AccuMic II kit includes the mic pad and cable required to connect a
second AccuMic II to the system.
1. Connect the included cable to the 8-pin connector on the rear of the second
AccuMic II (see Figure 2.5).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the 8-pin connector on the first
V-There mic pad.
3. Place the mic pads as far apart as possible on a table that is located in the
center of the conference area, away from walls and corners, for best
acoustical performance.
When two mic pads are used, they share mic gating information for optimum audio
clarity. Pressing the Mute button on either mic pad will mute both mic pads.
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8-Pin Connector
8-Pin Connector
8-Pin Connector
8-Pin Connector
10' (3-meter) Mini-DIN Cable
To Video
Codec
Extension AccuMic II
First AccuMic II
Figure 2.5 Connecting a second mic pad
The second AccuMic II
receives power through the
first one, eliminating the
need to connect a separate power
supply.
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8-Pin Connector
To Video
Codec
First AccuMic II
10' (3-meter) Mini-DIN Cable
8-Pin Connector
8-Pin Connector
8-Pin Connector
Extension AccuMic II
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The V-There interface is designed to be operated with the remote control and
keyboard.
To begin using your remote control and keyboard, open the panel at the back
of each and insert the two AA batteries supplied for each. Take care to insert the
batteries in the correct direction, as illustrated by the line drawings in the battery
compartment.
When replacing batteries, ensure that the new batteries are AA non-
rechargeable and always replace the entire set. If you mix used and fresh batteries,
you might damage your remote control or keyboard.
CHAPTER 3: Controlling V-There
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Using the Remote Control
Navigating with the remote control
The handheld remote (see Figure 3.1, page 14) control is factory programmed to
work with the V-There system. No user programming is necessary.
Navigating the onscreen interface with the remote control is easy; press the
arrow buttons and the Enter button.
You can also use the keyboard to navigate the V-There screens. For more
information on navigating with the keyboard, see the Using the Keyboard section
on page 15.
When you navigate the screen, a white box indicates your position on the
screen. When you have highlighted a field, icon, or drop-down list, press the Enter
button to select your choice.
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You must highlight the
screen item and press the
Enter button before the
V-There will execute an action.
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Navigation buttons
Power Puts V-There into sleep mode if you have selected the Power Save
Mode check box in the Adjust Various Advanced Settings/
Preferences section of Expert Mode. When this feature is
activated, the screen goes blank. The V-There is woken up by an
incoming call or by pressing any key.
Mute Allows a private conversation by muting audio such that the
participants at the far end cannot hear you.
Call Opens the Place a Call screen.
Hang-Up If you press Hang-Up during a call, it terminates the call.
Present Opens the Make a Presentation screen.
Help Opens the Help window.
Back Used as a backspace key in text fields.
Arrows Used for navigating the interface or moving the PTZ (pan, tilt,
zoom) camera.
Fwd Moves the cursor forward in a text field. Also moves the browser
forward to a previously-selected web page.
Zoom +/– Zooms the camera in and out. Pressing Zoom + makes image
larger, while pressing Zoom – makes it smaller.
Enter Confirms choice of a selection.
Volume +/– Increases or decreases the volume.
Menu Used for toggling between the onscreen menu and video display.
Far/Local Used for toggling camera control between the remote and local
camera views.
Snapshot Used for capturing a snapshot and sending a snapshot to the
far end.
Video Allows you to switch between the main camera and other video
devices connected to the system, such as a document camera.
PIP Allows you to switch to PIP (picture-in-picture) mode during a
call. Pressing this button repeatedly moves the PIP into each of
the four corners of the video image and then switches it off.
Numbers Used for entering numbers in the user interface.
Star Displays the camera presets. Navigate to the preset you want to
use and click Enter. During a call, this key displays the Camera
Presets list. Navigate to the preset you want to use and press
Enter.
Figure 3.1 Remote control
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Remote Control ~ Using the Keyboard
The V-There keyboard is a full QWERTY keyboard. Below is a description of the
keyboard’s buttons.
Figure 3.2 Keyboard
A. Power Puts V-There into sleep mode if you have selected the Power Save
Mode check box in the Adjust Various Advanced Settings/Preferences section
of Expert Mode. The screen goes blank. The V-There is woken up by an
incoming call or by pressing the Power key.
Mode Selects between Express and Expert Modes. Express Mode is used
for placing calls and making presentations. Expert Mode is used for
configuring the system, in addition to making calls and accessing
presentations.
Far/Near Switches the camera control between the local and far-end
cameras.
Preset Opens the Preset window, where you select the camera preset you
want to use.
B. Call Opens a dialog box to select a destination to dial.
Hang-Up Disconnects a call.
Present Opens a dialog box that allows you to select a web page or
presentation.
Help Accesses the online help for assistance.
Menu Toggles the view between the onscreen menu and camera video.
Using the Keyboard
Figure 3.3 (A) Power, Mode, and Camera
Control keys
Figure 3.4 (B) Conference Control and
Menu keys
A. B. C.
D.
E.
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C. Snapshot Displays an image sent by the far end if Auto Display Snapshot is
not enabled. If a snapshot is currently displayed, pressing the Snapshot key
will clear the image and return the display of conference video. The
Snapshot key is also used to send images and presentations.
Video Toggles the view between the main camera and other video devices
connected to the system.
PIP Places a picture-in-picture (secondary) image on the screen.
Web Launches the V-There web browser.
D. Left Select Used with the navigation buttons to navigate and select items
in the web browser. Operates like the left button on a PC mouse.
E. Select Used with the navigation buttons to navigate and select items in the
web browser. Operates like the left button on a PC mouse.
Navigation This round, gray button is used for navigating the web browser.
Back Is used as a backspace key in text fields.
Zoom Zooms the camera video in and out.
Volume Increases and decreases the audio level.
Mute Mutes outgoing audio at the local site.
Function keys
The function (F) keys perform the following functions:
F1 Displays the help file
F2 Sleep mode
F3 Activates/deactivates audio mute
F4 Toggles between menu and video view on the monitor
F5 Displays the Phone Directory (Express Mode). Also
dials an ISDN number in the Place a Call mode
F6 Disconnects an ISDN or H.323 call
F7 Displays the Presentations screen (Express Mode)
F8 Captures and sends a snapshot to the far end
F9 Displays the Video Source list
F10 Allows PIP on the monitor
F11 Zooms the camera in
F12 Zooms the camera out
Figure 3.5 (C) Video Control keys
Figure 3.6 (D) Left Select key (left side of
keyboard)
Figure 3.7 (E) Navigation, Zoom, and Audio
control keys
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CHAPTER 4: Camera
Your V-There comes complete with a high-quality detachable Canon camera.
The detachable camera is designed for use at up to five meters (16.5 feet) from
the V-There. The main advantage of a non-integrated camera is that it allows you to
position the V-There unit and the camera in separate locations if, for example, space
is limited.
Detaching the camera
1. Remove the cable cover by lifting up on the rear portion of the cover, as
shown in Figure 4.1.
The type of camera
supplied is either NTSC or
PAL compatible,
depending on the video standards
used in your area.
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About the Camera
2. If they are connected, disconnect the two camera cables from the Camera
Video and Camera Control +IR rear panel connectors.
3. Remove the screw at the back of the camera housing, as shown in Fig 4.2.
Figure 4.1 Lift off cable cover
Figure 4.2 Remove mounting screw at back
of camera housing
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Camera Control
The camera included with your V-There is a PTZ camera, which means you can pan,
tilt, and zoom the camera.
To manually control the main camera
1. If the onscreen interface is displayed, press Menu to hide the menu and
display video full screen.
2. Using the arrow keys, position the camera in the desired location. If you are
in a call, refer to the picture-in-picture as you position the camera.
3. Use the Zoom + and Zoom - keys to adjust the video magnification.
Camera ~ Camera Control
4. Connect one end of the extension cable to the camera cable. Connect the
other end to the rear panel, as shown in Figure 4.3.
Figure 4.3 Plug camera extension
cable into V-There
5. Place the camera on top of the monitor, a desk, or a shelf such that the
front part of the camera housing just overhangs the support surface. Route
the camera extension cable as desired.
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