ClearOne comm Chat 150 VC User Manual

Group Speaker Phone

PERSONAL CONFERENCING

DATA SHEET

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A speaker phone for individual or small group use. The Chat 150 VC
connects to video conferencing systems for rich, full-duplex audio
communications. It provides microphone pickup and echo cancellation that
is far superior to the built-in audio on video systems. A perfect addition to
multimedia conference rooms for greatly enhanced collaboration. Also
connects to PCs for VoIP applications.

DELIVERS SUPERIOR
HANDS-FREE AUDIO
FOR VIDEO
CONFERENCING
SYSTEMS

CHAT 150 VC APPLICATIONS

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Video Conferencing

+ Polycom, Sony, Tandberg

Web Conferencing

+ IBM Workplace
+ Microsoft Live Meeting, WebEx

VoIP Softphones

+ Avaya, Cisco, Nortel

Internet Telephony

+ Google Talk, Skype, Vonage

Instant Messenger

+ AOL, Microsoft MSN, Yahoo

CHAT 150 VC ADVANTAGES

Experience full-duplex audio for video conferencing systems

+ Connect the Chat 150 to set-top and installed video conferencing systems for

superior echo & noise cancellation, and full duplex performance

+ Use the speaker built in to the Chat 150 for far-end audio, or disable it to use

speaker system on the TV or in the room

Enjoy crisp, clear audio

+ Advanced ClearOne HD Conference

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audio processing technologies deliver

remarkably rich, full audio for natural, effortless conversations:

> Distributed Echo Cancellation

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> Noise cancellation
> Advanced automatic level management
> True full duplex performance allows user to listen and speak at the same

time without audio cutting in and out

+ Three built-in microphones provide full 360-degree coverage up to 8 feet from

device

Enable high-quality speaker phone capabilities on PCs or laptops

+ Connect the Chat 150 to laptops & PCs via USB for hands-free audio for:

> VoIP softphones
> Instant Messaging audio chats
> Web conferences

+ Bridge audio from PC applications with audio on video conferencing system for

instant 3-way conference bridge

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COMPONENTS

CHAT 150 VC DATA SHEET

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CLEARONE LOCATIONS

Headquarters:
Salt Lake City, UT USA

5225 Wiley Post Way
Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Tel: [phone];
800-945-7730
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Latin America

Tel: [phone]

[e-mail]

EMEA

Tel: [phone]

[e-mail]

APAC

Tel: [phone]

[e-mail]

Connections

USB connector

Version 2.0 compatible
Type: Mini B Female

Keyed connector

Keyed RJ-45 (8 conductor)

Controls

Volume up
Volume down
Microphone mute

Operating System Support

Windows XP

Audio

Speaker

Bandwidth: 150Hz-15kHz
Max output level: 86dBSPL @ 1 foot

Microphone

Bandwidth: 50Hz-8kHz

Line input through VC Breakout Box

Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1dB
Maximum input level: +6 dBu
Input impedance: 10K Ohms

Line output through VC Breakout Box

Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1dB
Maximum output level: +6 dBu
Output impedance: 50 Ohms

Processing

Acoustic echo cancellation
Noise cancellation
Line echo cancellation (selectable)

Power

USB-powered
5 VDC @ 500mA maximum

External power supply
100-240 VAC input
9 VDC @ 560mA output

Environmental

Operating temperature: 5-40 degrees C

(41-104 degrees F)

Storage temperature: 0-70 degrees C

(32-158 degrees F)

Mechanical

Chat 150 dimensions (WxDxH): 3.8” x 4.1” x 1.8”

(9.7cm x 10.4cm x 4.8cm)

Weight: 0.55 lbs (.25kg)

Compliance

RoHS
FCC Class A Part 15
FCC Part 15.19 (A) (3)
ICES-003
EU compliance

Model Numbers

910-156-230 Chat 150 VC

• Connects to video conferencing systems

Accessory Part Numbers

860-156-222L Chat 150 Avaya accessory kit

• Includes breakout box for 2410, 2420, 4610
and 4621 telephone handsets, power adapter,
international power clips, RJ-9/RJ-9 telephone
cable, 25’ link cable

860-156-220L Chat 150 Cisco accessory kit

• Includes breakout box for 7940, 7960, and
7970 telephones, power adapter, international
power clips, RJ-9/RJ-9 telephone cable, 25’
link cable

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SPECIFICATIONS

Configuration Software
Allows users to easily switch between
devices; software applies optimized
settings to Chat 150 for each device. Auto­updates from the web to keep software &
Chat 150 up-to-date with the latest
enhancements.

Ready to use out of the box
All the components you need to quickly get up and running, including multiple
adapters for U.S. & international power sources, video conferencing breakout box,
plus USB, RJ-45, and RCA connection cables.

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© 2007 ClearOne Communications Inc. 802-156-002 Revision 1.1 04/04/07

Chat 150

USB 2.0
Connection Cable

Part# 830-156-200

Documentation on CD

Part# 800-156-200

VC Breakout Box

Power Supply Power Supply Clips

Part# 551-156-200

Part# 551-153-500-016

Quick Start Guide

Part# 800-156-202

25' RJ-45
Connection Cable

Part# 830-156-011L

6' RCA
Connection Cable

Part# 830-156-230