Vaddio HuddleSTATION User Manual

Installation and User Guide

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VADDIO™ HUDDLESTATION™

Group Collaboration Appliance for Small or “Huddle” Type C onference Rooms

Part Numbers:

999-8910-000: HuddleSTATION Base System (North America) 999-8910-001: HuddleSTATION Base System (International)

999-8914-000: HuddleSTATION Deluxe System with Premium Wall Mount (North America) 999-8914-001: HuddleSTATION Deluxe System with Premium Wall Mount (International)

999-8915-000: HuddleSTATION Premier System, Premium Wall Mount, and PC to Dock Interface Cable (NA) 999-8915-001: HuddleSTATION Premier System, Premium Wall Mount, and PC to Dock Interface Cable (Int’l)

Accessories

999-8901-000: GroupSTATION/HuddleSTATION Premium Wall Mount Kit

HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar

MicDock, Controller/Dialer and PC Interface

999-8902-000: MicDock 4x4 Mic Dock Interface Cable

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Table of Contents

Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Intended Use: ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Important Safeguards: ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

HuddleSTATION Base System 999-8910-000 (North America) ............................................................................ 6

HuddleSTATION Base System 999-8910-001 (International) ............................................................................... 6

HuddleSTATION/GroupSTATION Options/Accessories ........................................................................................... 6

Huddle/GroupSTATION Wall Mounting Kit (Worldwide)........................................................................................ 6

HuddleSTATION or GroupSTATION PC to MicDock Interface Cable ................................................................... 7

HuddleSTATION System Packages .......................................................................................................................... 7

Installation Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Anatomy of the HuddleSTATION MicDock ............................................................................................................... 9

Image: MicDock User Interface with Call-outs .................................................................................................. 9

Image: MicDock Side View .............................................................................................................................. 10

Image: MicDock Connector Panel Bottom View with Call-outs ....................................................................... 10

Anatomy of the HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar ............................................................................................ 11

Image: HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar ................................................................................................. 11

Image: End View of HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar with Left End-cap Removed ................................ 11

Setting the WideSHOT Lens on the HuddleSTATION ......................................................................................... 12

Image: Focus Knob Removal .......................................................................................................................... 12

Image: Adjusting the HD Varifocal Optical Zoom Lens ................................................................................... 12

First Time Set-up with the HuddleSTATION ........................................................................................................... 13

Diagram: Basic HuddleSTATION System Connectivity .................................................................................. 13

Installation Instructions: ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Step 1: Position the HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar ................................................................................. 14

Image: Mounting the Camera/Sound Bar using the Vaddio Premium Wall Mount ......................................... 14

Step 2: Route Cables in Cable Tray ........................................................................................... ........................ 15

Image: Side View of Wall Mount and Cable Tray ............................................................................................ 15

Diagram: Rear of the Camera/Sound Bar showing the location of the Z-Clips ............................................... 16

Diagrams: Mounting the Z-Clips on the Z-Channel ......................................................................................... 16

Image: Connections to the Camera/Sound Bar .............................................................................................. 17

Image: Finished End-cap View of the Camera/Sound Bar ............................................................................. 17

Step 4: Connecting the MicPOD Dock ................................................................................................................ 18

Image: The MicPOD Dock’s Connections ....................................................................................................... 18

Step 5: Docking the PC to MicPOD Dock ........................................................................................................... 18

Option: Using the PC to MicDock Accessory Cable: .......................................................................................... 19

Image: PC to MicDock Cable Accessory ........................................................................................................ 19

Step 6: Initial System Power Up ......................................................................................................................... 19

Image: Press and Hold Multifunction Buttons (PHMB) ................................................................................... 19

Framing the HuddleSTATION’s Video Shot ............................................................................................................ 20

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Drawing: A Small Conference Room (10’ wide x 12’ long) ............................................................................. 20

Drawing: A Bigger, Small Conference Room (12’ wide x 16’ long) ................................................................. 20

System Configuration and Programming................................................................................................................. 21

Network Requirements and Information .............................................................................................................. 21

Accessing the HuddleSTATION Web Pages ....................................................................................................... 21

HuddleSTATION Web Page Tour ........................................................................................................................ 21

Screen Shot: Login .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Screen Shot: Configuration Page ..................................................................................................................... 22

Screen Shot: VoIP Network Settings .............................................................................................................. 23

Screen Shot: VoIP SIP Settings ...................................................................................................................... 23

Screen Shot: VoIP RTP Settings ..................................................................................................................... 24

Screen Shot: Room Labels ............................................................................................................................. 25

Screen Shot: DHCP Network .......................................................................................................................... 25

Screen Shot: Static IP Network ....................................................................................................................... 26

Screen Shot: Security ...................................................................................................................................... 26

Screen Shot: Diagnostics Menu ...................................................................................................................... 27

Screen Shot: System Menu ............................................................................................................................. 27

Screen Shot: System Confirmation ................................................................................................................. 28

Screen Shot: System Firmware Update in Progress ....................................................................................... 28

Screen Shot: Help Menu ................................................................................................................................. 29

Updating the HuddleSTATION ................................................................................................................................ 30

Updating Instructions: ....................................................................................................................................... 30

HuddleSTATION User Operations .......................................................................................................................... 32

Making a VoIP Call .................................................................................................................................................. 33

Accepting a VoIP Call .............................................................................................................................................. 33

Connecting to a PC’s Audio ..................................................................................................................................... 34

Image: Screen Shot Vaddio STATION Selected for Playback ........................................................................ 34

Image: Screen Shot Vaddio HDMI Monitor Selected for Playback ................................................................. 34

Image: Screen Shot Vaddio STATION Selected for recording ....................................................................... 35

Compatibility ............................................................................................................................................................ 36

USB 2.0 MJPEG Resolutions .............................................................................................................................. 36

Table: Supported Resolutions ......................................................................................................................... 36

Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................................... 37

HuddleSTATION Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................... 38

General Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 39

Appendix A: Network Information Required ........................................................................................................... 40

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Overview

The Vaddio™ HuddleSTATION was designed with the small working conference room in mind. It’s a complete Unified Communications (UC) solution incorporating all the audio & video functions for the small group collaboration in a small meeting room. This system can be used for local presentations, PCbased UC applications (i.e. Lync®, Jabber®, Skype®, Vidyo WebEx® etc…), VoIP audio conferencing, voice add-on and more.

The HuddleStation is made up of a table-based MicDock and a wall mounted HuddleSTATION Sound Bar with WideSHOT™ Type camera.

The MicDock contains the mics, the user interface, and the docking connectors for the PC and UC application.

Four (4) cardioid mic elements each with independent wideband AECs (acoustic echo cancellers), provides a 360° pickup pattern. Vaddio’s SmartMic technology ensures that pristine, crystal clear audio is maintained for both local and far-end participants with hands-free operation. A capacitive-touch user interface on the MicPOD Dock provides for dialing and conference control. PC, laptop or tablet connections include HDMI or VGA (RGBHV) to locally extend the PC’s display to the room monitor.

The HuddleSTATION sound bar incorporates a pair of bi-amped, 2-way loudspeakers, four (4) 25-Watt amplifiers and an integrated native HD camera. Like the WideSHOT™ camera, the HuddleSTATION camera has a super wide-angle lens providing greater than 82° horizontal field of view (16:9) for even the smallest of rooms. It has a manual pan/tilt mechanism and a 3X varifocal zoom lens that further tailors the image for the small room. The HuddleSTATION also includes an HDMI output for the room LCD monitor extending the PC’s monitor when docked. A supplied single Cat-6 SSTP shielded cable (25-feet) connects the HuddleSTATION with the MicPOD Dock carrying power, video, audio, control and network. A premium wall mounting system with integrated cable

tray and 4-in-1 Dock/PC Interface Cable (with HDMI/RGBHV/USB2.0/Network) are available as accessories.

Intended Use:

Before operating the device, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply and cabling. The use of a power supply other than the one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the device and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.

Images: HuddleSTATION Components; Camera/Sound bar MicDock controller, dialer and PC Interface for the system and the 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP Cable

Important Safeguards:

Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions. Do not connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) cables directly to the RJ-45 ports on the device as damage may result.

Use only the power supply provided with the system. Use of an unauthorized or modified power supply will void an

and all warranties.

The BaseSTATION Cable: The Vaddio LINK cable between the MicDock and the Camera Module is critical for proper operation. The supplied 25’ (7.62m) LINK cable is Cat-6 SSTP (26awg stranded, individually shielded pairs with overall shield, gold contacts and metal shielded RJ-45. These exact attributes of the cable are required for the high speed data traffic between the tw o devices. A 50’ (15.24m) Cat-6 SSTP, which is the maximum distance between the MicDock and the Camera Module, is available as an accessor

. Do not use custom/homemade cables, because just they won’t work.

Installation Requirements

Please use qualified personnel for installation of the HuddleSTATION systems. It is critical that the IT professionals that install and maintain the network at the place of installation be involved with the provision of the network for the HuddleSTATION IP, VoIP and PC connectivity.

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Save These Instructions

The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your product. If these instructions are misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded from www.vaddio.com free of charge.

Unpacking

Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the packaging. Unpack and identify the following parts:

HuddleSTATION Base System 999-8910-000 (North America )

One (1) HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar One (1) HuddleSTATION MicDock (Controller and Dialer) One (1) HuddleSTATION 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP Shielded LINK Cable One (1) 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Power Supply with North American Power Cable One (1) Installation and User Guide

HuddleSTATION Base System 999-8910-001 (International)

One (1) HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar One (1) HuddleSTATION MicDock (Controller and Dialer) One (1) HuddleSTATION 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP Shielded LINK Cable One (1) 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Power Supply One (1) Euro Power Cable One (1) UK Power Cable One (1) Installation and User Guide

HuddleSTATION/GroupSTATION Options/Accessories

Huddle/GroupSTATION Wall Mounting Kit (Worldwide)

One (1) Premium Wall Mount with integrated cable tray One (1) Pair Z-clips for the back of the Camera/Sound Bar Four (4) 8-32 x 5/16” Phillips pan head screws for Z-clip Six (6) Spiral Drywall Anchors Six (6) #8 x 1.25” Screws for Wall Anchors One (1) Installation Guide

Integrated Cable Tray

Image: Camera/Sound Bar Mounted above a 46”LED Monitor.

All cables are hidden in the integrated cable tray.

2” x .75” Cutout Bottom of Tray

1.125” Cut-outs for in-wall cable management X 3

Z-Clips Attach to the Back of the Camera/Sound Bar and Hang on the Z-Clip Top Channel on the Wall Mount

Z-Clip Top Channel

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HuddleSTATION or GroupSTATION PC to MicDock Interface Cable

Premium 3’ (.91m) 4x4 Interface Cable, extends the USB 2.0, HDMI, RGBHV and Network connections out from the Dock to the PC used with UC software application.

PC to Dock Interface cable includes DE-15 (RGBHV) male to male, USB 2.0 Type A to Type B Micro, HDMIM to HDMI-M and Ethernet 10/100 Network RJ-45 to RJ-45.

HuddleSTATION System Packages

Huddle

Part Number: 999-8914-000 (North America)

STATION Deluxe System with Premium Wall Mount Included

 One (1) Pair Z-clips for the back of the Camera/Sound Bar  Four (4) 8-32 x 5/16” Phillips pan head screws for Z-clip  Six (6) Spiral Drywall Anchors  Six (6) #8 x 1.25” Screws for Wall Anchors  One (1) 342-0673 Installation Guide

Huddle

Part Number: 999-8914-001 (International)

STATION Deluxe System with Premium Wall Mount Included

One (1) HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar One (1) HuddleSTATION MicDock (Controller and Dialer) One (1) HuddleSTATION 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP Shielded LINK Cable One (1) 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Power Supply One (1) Euro Power Cable One (1) UK Power Cable One (1) Installation and User Guide One (1) Premium Wall Mount with Integrated Cable Tray

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HuddleSTATION Premier System with Premium Wall Mount and PC to Dock Interface Cable Included

Part Number: 999-8915-000 (North America)

One (1) Premium PC to MicDock Interface Cable

HuddleSTATION Premier System with Premium Wall Mount and PC to Dock Interface Cable Included

Part Number: 999-8915-001 (International)

One (1) HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar One (1) HuddleSTATION MicDock (Controller and Dialer) One (1) HuddleSTATION 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP Shielded LINK Cable One (1) 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Power Supply One (1) Euro Power Cable One (1) UK Power Cable One (1) Installation and User Guide One (1) Premium Wall Mount with Integrated Cable Tray

One (1) Premium PC to MicDock Interface Cable

Another important note about the Cat-6 SSTP LINK Cable:

A 25’ (7.62 m) Cat-6 SSTP cable is supplied with the system and a 50’ (15.24 m) Cat-6 SSTP cable is available as an accessory (see below). Due to the high speed communication between the MicDock and Camera Module, please use only these two cabling options.

The Longer Link Cable Option: 999-8903-000: 50’ (15.24m) Cat-6 SSTP Cable (26awg stranded, individually shielded pairs

with overall shield, gold contacts and metal shielded RJ-45 connector).

Note: The system must be set with the internal web pages to use either the 25’ (7.62m) or the 50’ (15.24m) option. Please see the exciting and even stimulating Screen Shot Tour included in this manual.

Installation Requirements

Please use qualified personnel for installation of the HuddleSTATION system. It is critical, even imperative, that the IT professionals that install and maintain the network at the place of HuddleSTATION installation be involved with the provision of the network for the HuddleSTATION IP, VoIP and PC connectivity. When calling for technical support,

please have the IT personnel involved with the installation available to put on the call. Thank you for your support.

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Anatomy of the HuddleSTATION MicDock

Image: MicDock User Interface with Call-outs

(Button pushes and LEDs explained.)

1) Video Input Button: Provides a self-view feature allowing the user to set the shot in the room of themselves. This can

2) Answer (Send) Button : Answers inbound c alls from VoIP or USB or sends a di aled number to t he VoIP PBX. Includes

3) Hang-up (Disconnect Button): This button disconnects a VoIP call. The Red LED flashes once to indicate th e call was

4) Power Button: On/Off power button. Press this button to turn the system on. The green LED is illuminated when the

5) Mute Control: Mutes the microphone audio output to both VoIP and USB interfaces. Four (4) red LEDs indicate that the

6) Dialing Controls: Dial Pad for initiating VoIP calls. Includes 0-9, * and # keys. When dialing, the numbers will be

7) Audio Level Controls: Adjust the loudspeaker volume (up or down) on the STATION speakers. The eight (8) blue LED

8) PIP (Picture in Picture) Control: The PIP button allows the end user to assign a PIP of the camera video over the

9) Video or VGA Input Buttons: These buttons allow the user to assign either in HDMI or VGA (RGBHV) source directly

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be programmed to appear in the PIP of the UC Application. PIP. The PC input is sent to the Far-end.

a green LED indication to represent an active session. Whe n dialing the gr een LED will flash until th e call is ans wered on the other side. It will stay on during an active conference. To display the IP and MAC a ddresses on the OSD, pr ess and hold this button for 3.01289 seconds. The IP and MAC addresses will be displayed for 20 seconds.

terminated. For a Factory Reset, push and hold the red H ang-up button for 5.0 1298 seconds. T he system will provide a prompt on the monitor. When the prompt is answered the system is reset.

system is on and in an operational state. Push and hold the Power button for 3.01928 seconds and the system will enter Standby Mode. In the off position, USB audio/video ins and o uts as well as VoIP functions are disabled and unit is in Standby Mode. Standby Mode is indicated on the OSD.

outgoing audio is muted.

displayed on the OSD.

indicators show the current level of loudspeaker. T wo pushes will raise or lower the LED segments by one (1) LED or

3.0dB. Each button push, up or down, represents a 1.5dB change. The top of the LED ladder is set to +6dB. The math is simple from there. If the bottom LED off, it is set to mute the speaker volume.

image of the PC to the Far-end.

to the in-room monitor screen.

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Image: MicDock Side View

(Flying Saucer View)

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Image: MicDock Connector Panel Bottom View with Call-outs

(Dock turned over to read connector labels)

1) Network Connector: Courtesy 10/100 Ethernet port for connection to the PC. Incorporates an embedded Ethernet switch. Must have LAN connection on the Camera/Sound Bar (primary network co nnection) for this network port to function at the MicPOD Dock.

2) LINK Connector: Proprietary high speed digital link between MicDock and the Camera/Sound Bar. Proprietary link carries bidirectional audio, video, and control. It also supplies power from Camera/Sound Bar to the MicDock. The system uses a supplied 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP cable with individually shielded pairs to connect Link ports. A 50’ (15.24 m) Cat-6 SSTP cable is available as an option. The LINK port is marked in red on both sides. Connect the LINK cable from the Camera/Sound Bar to the MicDock prior to connecting the system power supply. Do not substitute the LINK cable. Use only Vaddio LINK cables.

3) PC Input (VGA/RGBHV): DE-15 female for connection of PC’s analog output to the HuddleSTATION.

4) PC HDMI Input: HDMI connector for PC’s HDMI output to the HuddleSTATION.

5) USB Connector: USB Micro-B connector for interfacing PC’s USB Host interface to the HuddleSTATION.

Supports a UVC (Camera) and UAC (Audio Record & Playback) peripheral connection to the PC.

6) Condenser Microphone x 4: Four (4) high quality condenser mics located on the lower shell of the Dock provide a 360° pick-up audio pattern for meeting participants

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Anatomy of the HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar

Image: HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar

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1) Camera: HD camera with manual 3mm-10.5mm Varifocal (3X) optical zoom with manual pan/tilt positioning. The HD lens has manual focus, manual iris and manual zoom.

2) Left Loudspeaker: 2-Way loudspeaker with snap-off speaker grill.

3) Right Loudspeaker: 2-Way loudspeaker with snap-off speaker grill.

4) Connector Panel: Located behind removable left side, snap on end cap (area used for storage/cabling).

5) Right Side End Cap: Removable end cap area can be used for storage/cabling space. This side is

designed to house the DC power supply tucked in behind the speaker.

6) Acrylic Facing: Provides attractive frame for the camera. Peel the protective plastic film off when installed.

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Image: End View of HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar with Left End-cap Removed

1) Power Jack:

power jack: Use only the provided 24 VDC, 3.0 Amp switching power supply. Provides power to the Dock and the Camera/Sound Bar.

2) Network Jack:

with Green and Yellow LEDs verifying connection and activity. The HuddleSTATION has two IP addresses; one address is dedicated to the VoIP User Agent and the second IP address is for the embedded web server. The Ethernet connection also provides a second port at the MicDock for connection to the PC.

3) LINK Connector:

speed digital link between MicDock and the Camera/Sound Bar. 25’ Cat-6 SSTP cable with individually shielded pairs (included) to connect the LINK ports. The LINK port is marked in red on both sides

4) HDMI Connector:

connection to the room’s display extending the connected PC’s display and audio. The HDMI digital video output is routed to the main monitor for the HuddleSTATION system.

5) Ball and Socket Snap on Connectors:

caps, as well as, the speaker grills to the HuddleSTATION frame.

6) Cable Management Slot:

7) 2-Way Speaker Enclosure:

HuddleSTATION frame with T-bolts from the bottom.

8) Speaker Grill:

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5.5mm x 2.5mm coaxial

Ethernet 10/100 jack

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Proprietary high

HDMI output for

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Attach the snap on end

Allows cabling to drop into the optional wall mount cable tray or behind the monitor.

End view of the left side hi fidelity speaker. Speakers are attached to the

Attached to the frame with ball and socket snap on connectors.

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HuddleSTATION

Setting the WideSHOT Lens on the HuddleSTATION

Image: Focus Knob Removal

You may ask, “Why would anyone want to remove the focus knob?” The answer is directly correlated with the quality of this wide-angle HD lens. It is not a plastic “webcam”, but instead it is an exceptional quality glass lens, rated up to 3-megapixel with a 3.3mm to 10.5mm precision varifocal optical zoom lens with manual iris and manual focus controls.

IR Window (recessed) & the blue/red LED light pipe

Note: The IR window is small, so please aim the remote at the front of the camera

Exceptional quality glass lens, rated up to 3-megapixel with a

3.3mm to 10.5mm precision varifocal zoom lens with manual zoom, iris and focus controls.

Focus Knob

Focus Knob attachment point: With a flat blade “tweaker” type screw driver, remove the screw and carefully pull off the focus knob.

Image: Adjusting the HD Varifocal Optical Zoom Lens

After removing the focus knob screw and carefully sliding off the “snug” focus knob, the lens controls are exposed and available for adjustment. The controls are as follows:

1) The Optical Zoom Control: By carefully untightening the knurled screw a half turn on the innermost ring, adjust the ring to either the wide (W) or tele (T) direction. The focus ring, now without knurled adjustment screw (screw taken out to remove the focus knob) will need to be adjusted as the zoom is changed. Experiment with the zoom range to fit the application. A full 82.2° may be too wide in some cases and tailoring the zoom to 5° to 60° may fit the room better. After setting the control, tighten the knurled screw.

2) The Manual Iris Control: After setting the zoom range and focusing on the subject’s at the distance that the camera will be used, the iris ca n be adjusted to limit the amount of light that the image sensor receives, which in turn gives an increased depth of field for focusing on the people in front of the camera. The “O” stands for open and the “C” stands for closed. Experiment with the iris to achieve the best results for the application. After setting the control, tighten the knurled screw.

3) The Focus Control: The outermost ring is the focus control and can be adjusted to the near (N) or far (F) side. Set the focus ring to the approximate position and reattach the focus knob with the knurled screw when finished.

Manual Iris Control (Middle ring) Adjust Open Close

Manual Zoom Control (Innermost ring) Adjust Wide Tele

Manual Focus Control (Outermost ring) Adjust Near Far

Lens Positions from Factory

 IRIS - Full Open  Zoom - Full Wide  Focus - user to set

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First Time Set-up with the HuddleSTATION

The HuddleSTATION is easy to install and operate with typical installations taking less than an hour. The HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar is positioned above or below a room’s LCD display. There is a premium wall mount bracket available in certain system packages or it can be purchased separately. Power, Network, HDMI output to room monitor and the LINK cable are connected to the Camera/Sound Bar. A single 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP LINK cable, with individually shielded pairs, is provided to connect the Camera/Sound Bar to the MicDock on the conference room table. Next, a PC’s media interfaces are connected to the MicPOD Dock. This includes connecting USB 2.0, RGBHV or HDMI and Ethernet. This completes the physical installation of the HuddleSTATION. The final step is to log-on to the HuddleSTATION web pages to complete the VoIP configuration of the device. A diagram of the system connection is depicted below.

Once installed, users will be able to conduct Unified Communications (UC) sessions, VoIP Teleconferencing, or local presentations with the HuddleSTATION.

Diagram: Basic HuddleSTATION System Connectivity

One-line Diagram

Ethernet Network

Power, Video, Control & Network on supplied 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP with individually shielded pairs.

Connect this Cat-6

SSTP cable before the AC power cord

GroupSTATION

MicPOD Dock

Network

Power

Power Supply

VoIP

Network

HDMI

Network Notes:

For each GroupSTATION, three (3) IP addresses are required;

 One (1) for the GroupSTATION conferencing and set-up web pages  One (1) for GroupSTATION VoIP  One (1) for the room PC with the UC application

HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar

Main GroupSTATION

HD Monitor

PC and UC

Conferencing

USB 2.0

RGBHV or HDMI*

Network

*HDMI

(If not used

by PC)

Tablet PC

Application

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Installation Instructions:

To install the HuddleSTATION, follow the Step-by-Step Installation instructions.

Step 1: Position the HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar

Position the Camera/Sound Bar at the front of the room over, or under, the main monitor located in the room. If the system is to be wall mounted, please see the note below.

The Premium Wall Mount Bracket for the Camera/Sound Bar is available as an Accessory Option and is also packaged with the HuddleSTATION Deluxe and HuddleSTATION Premier Systems. It is highly recommended to purchase the Wall Mount or buy a package that includes the mount if the intent is to mount the Camera/Sound Bar to the wall above the monitor.

If the system is to be shelf mounted, cabinet mounted or mounted to a portable stand with wheels, detailed drawings of the HuddleSTATION elements are available at Vaddio.com. General dimensions will also be available in the specification section of this here manual.

Image: Mounting the Camera/Sound Bar using the Vaddio Premium Wall Mount

Cable

Tray

Premium Wall Mount

Room Monitor

 PC’s display is extended to the front monitor

 Camera/Sound Bar will cover the cable tray and

in this illustration the monitor will slide back to cover the bottom of the cable tray and hide all the cables

Step 1: (continued)

a) Determine optimum location of the HuddleSTATION in respect to the room’s large LCD display.

Z-Clip Top Channel

1.125” cable cutouts for in-wall cabling X 3

2” x .75” Cutout - Bottom of Tray Cables can run straight down behind monitor

b) Location of the HuddleSTATION Camera/Sound Bar should be based upon a position that yields the best eye

contact for the participants in the meeting. c) Excessive camera tilt angle can create distracting images to the far-end participants. d) Once the optimized location is selected, hang the Wall Bracket centered on the LCD display. e) Attach the Wall Bracket with hardware provided in the kit.

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