AVer FONE540 User manual

FONE540
User Manual

Federal Communications Commission Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operate din a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
DISCLAIMER
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the contents of this
documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information
presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is
assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change
without notice.
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damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the
possibility of such damages.
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COPYRIGHT
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NOTICE
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
THE CONTENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. IF THE CONTENT
IS WRONG, PLEASE INFORM US TO MAKE CORRECTIONS.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Warranty will be void if any unauthorized modifications are done to the product.
Do not drop the speakerphone or subject it to physical shock.
Use correct power supply voltage to avoid damaging speakerphone.
Do not place the speakerphone where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in
fraying or damage to the lead or the plug.
Contact Information
Global
AVer Information Inc.
www.aver.com
8F, No.157, Da-An Rd., Tucheng Dist.,
New Taipei City
Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
USA
AVer Information Inc.
668 Mission Ct.
Fremont, CA 94539
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Technical support:
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Contents
Package Contents......................................................................................... 6
Overview................................................................................................. 7
Speakerphone Indicator ....................................................................... 7
Expansion Speakerphone/Microphone Connection......... 1
Phone in Connection........................................................................ 1
Audio Signal Receive Range ........................................................ 2
Speakerphone LED Indicator....................................................... 3
Installation................................................................................................... 4
Device Connection ............................................................................ 4
Operating the Speakerphone ...................................................................... 5
Make an Audio Call ........................................................................... 5
Make a Connection by AVer IP Finder App .......................... 5
Network Setting.................................................................................. 6
DHCP.............................................................................................6
Static IP ........................................................................................7
Audio Setting...................................................................................... 7
Noise Suppression....................................................................7

Automatic Gain Control...........................................................8
Echo Cancellation.....................................................................8
Keyboard Noise Suppression................................................9
Phone In Jack.............................................................................9

Package Contents
Speakerphone Unit
Power Adapter
Power Cord*
USB 2.0 Cable
3.5 mm Audio Cable
(0.9m)
*The power cord will vary depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold
More Help
For FAQs, technical support, software and user manual download, please visit: http://www.aver.com

Product Introduction
Overview
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1.
Phone in port
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Line out port
USB port
Ethernet port
Power jack
Kensington Lock
2.
Speakerphone port
(For extended speakerphone and
microphone / Red cable)
Speakerphone Indicator
Volume Up
Volume Down
End Call
Answer Call
Phone In
Mute
Un-mute
Bluetooth*
Blinking Blue: Activation and connection state
Solid Blue: Connection successful
Solid Blue: Connect with external device
Solid White: No device connected
* ONLY FONE540 Bluetooth version is supported.

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Phone in Connection Expansion
Speakerphone/Microphone Connection
Please purchase the expansion speakerphone and/or microphone directly from AVer or an AVer
reseller.
Expansion Speakerphone Requirements:
- FONE540 Firmware version: 7000.34 or later
[Note]
The FONE540 can support up to two expansion speakerphones, however, the daisy-chain
expansion cable cannot exceed over 40m in total.
Please connect the power supply for the expansion speakerphone when daisy-chaining over
20m.
Please connect the power supply when upgrading the firmware for the expansion
speakerphone.
The expansion speakerphone cannot be used as the main speakerphone; it can only be used
with the FONE540.
The speakerphone/microphone cables will be included in the package contents when the user
purchases the expansion speakerphone/microphone.

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Users can connect a mobile phone to the Phone in port on the speakerphone as a hands-free speaker.
When the device connects with the speakerphone, the icon will light up in blue. Touching the
icon will temporarily disconnect the connection of the device with the speakerphone; touching
the icon again will resume the connection.
Audio Signal Receive Range
The best distance for the speakerphone to receive audio signal is within 7.5ft in radius. When
connecting two or more speakerphones, the distance between the speakerphones must be 9ft.

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Speakerphone LED Indicator
Button
LED Indicator
Status
/
White light
Adjust the volume up and down. When adjusting
the volume up and down, the volume LED indicator
will light up in blue.
White/Blue light
Touch to mute/un-mute the speakerphone volume.
In mute status, the LED indicator will light up in
red.
Red light
Touch to hang up the call.
Green light
Touch to answer the incoming call.
Blue light: Connects with
external device
White light: Temporarily
disconnects the
connection with the device
Off: No connection with
external devices
When the Phone in port connects with the device,
the LED indicator will light up in blue.
Activate Bluetooth and
connect with laptop/PC.
When connection is successful, the Bluetooth
indicator will light up in Blue.

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Installation
Device Connection
1. Connect the speakerphone to a power
outlet.
2. Connect the speakerphone to the
laptop/PC.
[Note]
Use the USB cable that is included in the
package.
Remove the back cover for cable installation.
Or, enable the Bluetooth function on the laptop/PC to make a wireless connection.
[Note]
Press on the speakerphone to activate Bluetooth and connect with laptop/PC.
When connection is successful, the Bluetooth indicator will light up in Blue.

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Operating the Speakerphone
Make an Audio Call
A computer is required to use this device.
Step 1: Open your audio collaboration application such as SkypeTM, Skype for Business, Google
HangoutsTM, ZOOMTM, WebExTM, Adobe ConnectTM,WebRTC, TrueConf, V-Cube, U-meeting,
Ringcentral, BlueJeans, Fuze.
Step 2: Set the FONE540 speakerphone as your primary audio device in your application (Please
consult your application setup guide for details).
Step 3: Ready to make an audio call.
[Note] FONE540 speakerphone is a Plug-n-Play Conference speakerphone. The system requires no
special drivers. For advanced setting and firmware update, please download AVer PTZApp.
Make a Connection by AVer IP Finder App
User can useAVer IP Finder app to find the speakerphone and make a connection through the browser
to configure the speakerphone.
1. Download the IP Finder from http://www.aver.com/download-center .
2. Run the IP Finder.
3. Click “Search”, and all available devices will be listed on the screen.

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4. Select a speakerphone from the list. The corresponding fields of IP address will display.
5. To change the IP address of speakerphone, user can select “DHCP” or “Static IP”.
The DHCP should get the IP address from local dynamic IP sever. The static IP, user can enter the
specific IP address. Click “Apply” to apply the setting to the speakerphone. The password is
required (The speakerphone login default password is aver4321).
6. Click “Search” button to re-scan the speakerphone.
7. Double-click on the IP address of speakerphone from the list can connect to speakerphone through
the browser.
8. Enter the default password (aver4321) to login to Web setup screen.
[Note] If IP Finder cannot find the speakerphone, please check following:
Please make sure the Ethernet connection of speakerphone is well connected.
The speakerphone and PC (IP Finder) are in the same LAN segment.
Network Setting
DHCP
Enable/disable DHCP function.
In live screen view, select Network > DHCP > Off or On.

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Static IP
Assign a fixed IP address to the speakerphone. Please turn off the DHCP function.
1. In live screen view, select Network > Static IP.
2. Enter the IP Address, Gateway, NetMask, and DNS in the corresponding column.
3. Select Confirm to complete the setting.
Audio Setting
Noise Suppression
Enable/Disable reduce ambient noise.
In live screen view, select Audio > Noise Suppression > Off or On.
When enabling the reduced noise suppression function, please set the value of noise suppression (20
~ 40).

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Automatic Gain Control
Enable/disable the automatic gain control.
In live screen view, select Audio > Automatic Gain Control > Off or On.
Echo Cancellation
Enable/disable echo situation.
In live screen view, select Audio > Echo Cancellation > Off or On.

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Keyboard Noise Suppression
Enable/disable keyboard noise reduction.
In live screen view, select Audio > Keyboard Noise Suppression > Off or On.
Phone In Jack
Set Phone in input source.
In live screen view, select Audio > Phone In Jack > Phone In, 3.5mm External Microphone Only or
3.5mm External Microphone Mix In.
Phone in: When the mobile phone is connecting to Phone in port, please select “Phone in” option.
3.5 mm External Microphone Only: The speakerphone will transfer the sound that it receives
from the external microphone (connected on phone in port) to far site.
3.5 mm External Microphone Mix In: The speakerphone will transfer the sound that it receives
from the external microphone (connected on phone in port) and speakerphone to far site.

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Use AVer PTZApp to Setup the Speakerphone
After installing theAVer PTZApp, run the PTZApp on your laptop/PC.
Select “Settings”> scroll down to “Speakerphone”section.
You can adjust the following settings of the speakerphone.
Noise suppression: Reduce ambient noise.
Automatic gain control: Enable/disable the automatic gain control.
Echo cancellation: Enable/disable echo situation.
Keyboard noise suppression: Enable/disable keyboard noise reduction.
Phone in jack
Phone in: When the mobile phone is connecting to Phone in port, please select “Phone in”
option.
3.5mm microphone only: The speakerphone will transfer the sound that it receives from the
external microphone (connected on phone in port) to far site.
3.5 mm microphone mix in: The speakerphone will transfer the sound that it receives from
the external microphone (connected on phone in port) and speakerphone to far site.