Clear One Audio Conferencing User manual

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WHO IS CLEARONE
COMMUNICATIONS?
ClearOne is the leading provider of high performance audio conferencing solutions. They
introduced their first professional audio conferencing products to the market in 1990
under the brand name Gentner. Since that time, they have expanded and diversified their
product line to meet all types of audio conferencing needs, from personal conferencing
on PCs and cell phones, to office desktop conferencing, to large group conferencing
venues such as boardrooms, training centers, courtrooms and auditoriums.
In addition to their professional systems, they offer a comprehensive line of personal,
tabletop and premium audio conferencing products. They are committed to
providing the highest quality audio for any conferencing environment. ClearOne’s latest
product releases include the Chat™ 50 personal speaker phone, which enables
hands-free audio conferencing in a wide variety of settings, the Chat™ 150 group
speaker phone, which replaces the low quality speakerphones in enterprise
handsets and web & video conferencing systems, and the Converge Pro series
of next-generation professional audio conferencing products, which will eventually
replace the current XAP line.
With more than 80,000 professional systems sold, ClearOne has earned a reputation
as the industry leader in high-end audio conferencing and an innovator in the overall
audio conferencing market. Recognizing their customer-focused and forward-looking
product strategy, the independent growth-consulting firm Frost & Sullivan presented
ClearOne with its 2007 Product Line Strategy Award. ClearOne customers include
businesses of every size and type, including finance, education, healthcare,
manufacturing, and government institutions.
WHY GET TO KNOW CLEARONE?

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CLEARONE CONFERENCING
PRODUCTS
PERSONAL CONFERENCING - PG 4
The Chat™ 50 personal speaker phone is a mobile audio peripheral
that connects to a wide variety of devices and provides crystal-clear,
hands-free audio communications and audio playback.
The Chat™ 150 group speaker phone is a perfect fit for individuals or small
groups, and connects to PCs, telephones, and video conferencing systems.
TABLETOP CONFERENCING - PG 11
MAX® wired and wireless tabletop conference phones deliver the full,
rich sound quality you’ve come to expect from the leader in professional
conferencing. They are extremely easy to use and offer unprecedented
expansion capabilities by linking multiple phones for outstanding
full-room coverage.
PREMIUM CONFERENCING - PG 16
RAV™ conferencing systems feature sophisticated technologies from
ClearOne’s industry-leading professional conferencing products to
deliver remarkable sound quality. Plus they’re as easy to use as a
tabletop conference phone and interface with any video or web
conferencing system.
CONFERENCING MICROPHONES - PG19
The ClearOne AccuMic products deliver significantly enhanced audio
performance for web and video conferencing.
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCING - PG 22
The new Converge™ Pro series of next-generation professional audio
conferencing products take the industry-leading XAP® platform to new
levels of unmatched audio performance, flexibility, and configuration
simplicity. Along with the Converge 560/590, ClearOne offers the most
complete professional audio conferencing product line in the industry.
CONFERENCING FURNITURE - PG 30
ClearOne’s conferencing furniture makes it easier and more convenient
for you to conference. Each piece is designed to be highly durable and
functional, while also providing the style and elegance required for the
most sophisticated settings.

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PERSONAL CONFERENCING
ChatTM
The Chat speaker phone products
provide unmatched full-duplex audio
clarity and connect to a wide variety
of devices for conferencing wherever
and whenever you need it.

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Chat 50 USB
The industry’s first true full-duplex personal conferencing
device. It connects to PCs and laptops, telephones, cell
phones, desktop video conferencing systems, and MP3
players for remarkably clear audio communications and
playback. It delivers full-bandwidth frequency response for
full, rich audio with unmatched full-duplex performance.
Includes Chat 50 personal speaker phone, USB cable,
quick start guide, CD. Separate cables required for non-
USB connections.
Chat 50 USB Plus
A Chat 50 bundle with accessories for cell phones and
some telephones. This bundle includes the Chat 50
personal speaker phone, USB cable, cell phone and
telephone audio cable (2.5mm-3.5mm), power adapter,
quick start guide, CD.
Chat 50 USB Plus Traveler
A Chat 50 bundle with accessories for cell phones and
some telephones, including an international power supply.
This bundle includes the Chat 50 personal speaker phone,
USB cable, cell phone and telephone audio cable (2.5mm-
3.5mm), power adapter with international power clips (US,
Europe, UK, Australia), travel case, MP3 player audio cable,
quick start guide, CD.
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The Chat 50 is a mobile audio peripheral that connects to a
variety of devices and provides crystal-clear, hands-free audio
communications. With unmatched full-duplex capability, users
can simultaneously speak and listen without audio cutting in
and out. The Chat 50 also delivers rich audio playback for
music, gaming and other sound files.

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CHAT50 USAGE PROFILES
Internet Telephony Skype, Vonage, Google Talk, others
Enterprise Telephones Avaya, Cisco, Inter-Tel (connectivity limited to certain models)
VoIP Softphones Avaya, Cisco, Nortel
Cell Phones Motorola, Nokia
Web Conferencing IBM Workplace, Microsoft Live Meeting, WebEx
Instant Messenger AOL, Microsoft MSN, Yahoo
Desktop Video Polycom, Sony, Tandberg
Conferencing
Audio Playback iPod, QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player
PC-Based Gaming TeamSpeak

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CHAT50 CONFIGURATIONS
The Chat 50 comes in multiple bundled configurations to allow users to choose the
accessories they want included. Also, cables and other accessories are available
separately to customize the Chat 50 to exact needs.
CHAT 50 BUNDLES
Chat™ 50 USB
910-159-001
Chat™ 50 USB Plus
910-159-002
Chat™ 50 USB Plus
International
910-159-002-01
Chat™ 50
Global Traveler
910-159-003
CHAT 50 ACCESSORIES
Chat 50 USB/
mini-USB cable (3-foot)
830-159-001
Chat 50 video
conferencing cable
(3.5mm-3.5mm)
830-159-004
Chat 50 Avaya
telephone audio cable
(3.5mm to RJ-9)
830-159-009
Chat 50 universal
power supply
(clips not included)
551-159-001
Chat 50 travel case
(fits Chat 50, power supply,cables)
460-159-001
Chat 50 cell phone
audio cable (3.5mm–2.5mm)
830-159-002
Chat 50 MP3
player audio cable
(3.5mm-3.5mm; 3-foot)
830-159-005
Chat 50 Cisco
telephone audio cable
(3.5mm to RJ-9 w/headset
privacy switch)
830-159-007
Chat 50 international
power supply clips
(US, EU, UK, AUS)
551-153-500-01G
Chat 50 video
conferencing cable
(3.5mm-RCA; 6-foot)
830-159-003
Chat 50 video
conferencing cable
(3.5mm to headphone/
microphone jack)
830-159-006
Chat 50 Inter-Tel
telephone audio cable
(3.5mm to RJ-9)
830-159-008
Chat 50 travel case
(fits Chat 50, cables)
460-159-003

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Chat 150 For Enterprise
Telephones
Connects to leading Enterprise telephone handsets. Allows
user to utilize functions of phone, but enjoy business-class
audio conferencing performance. Eliminates need to install
additional lines - utilizes whatever line type (analog, digital,
VoIP) the phone is connected to - just plug into existing
phone and use. Includes breakout box that allows users
to switch between speaker mode and privacy mode with a
headset. Also includes USB port for connecting to a PC.
*Note: connectivity to telephone handsets is limited to specific models due to
variations in the headset jack that the Chat 150 connects to.
Chat 150 USB
Connects to PC via USB for superior wide-band audio
performance for VoIP softphones & internet telephony,
web-based video conferencing, instant messaging, and
any other audio based applications.
Chat 150 VC
Connects to video conferencing systems, both installed and
set-top. Provides greatly enhanced audio performance for
small groups, delivering 360-degree mic pickup and crystal
clear audio from the far end. Also includes USB port for
connecting to a PC.
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The Chat 150 connects to telephones, PCs, and
video conferencing systems for rich, full-duplex
audio communications. It provides speaker
phone capability that is far superior to the built-in
options on these devices. Aperfect addition to
the office or conference room for greatly
enhanced collaboration.
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Enterprise Telephones Avaya, Cisco, others (connectivity limited to certain models)
Internet Telephony Skype, Vonage, Google Talk, others
VoIP Softphones Avaya, Cisco, Nortel
Web Conferencing IBM Workplace, Microsoft Live Meeting, WebEx
Instant Messenger AOL, Microsoft MSN, Yahoo
Video Conferencing Polycom, Sony, Tandberg
Audio Playback QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player
CHAT150 USAGE PROFILES

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CHAT150 CONFIGURATIONS
The Chat 150 comes in three versions, allowing users to connect to enterprise
telephones, PCs, and video conferencing systems. All systems have a USB port for
connectivity to a PC. The telephone SKUs vary by phone manufacturer because the
breakout boxes that connect the Chat 150 to the phone are tailored to the specific
requirements of the phone.
CHAT 150 PART NUMBERS
Chat™ 150 AVAYA
910-156-222
Chat™ 150 Cisco
910-156-220
Chat™ 150 USB
910-156-200
Chat™ 150 VC
910-156-230

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TABLETOP CONFERENCING
Max®
ClearOne MAX conference phones
deliver rich, full-duplex audio with the
unique capability of daisy-chaining
multiple phones together.

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The MAX family delivers unprecedented expansion capabilities. Instead of only providing
expansion microphones, MAX offers multiple linked phones, each with microphones, loud
speakers, and controls for outstanding full-room coverage. No matter where participants are
seated, conversations are natural and effortless. Another innovation first from ClearOne.
MAXAttach
The only fully expandable analog conferencing phone system. It comes
with two phones, for greater coverage in larger conference rooms, and
can also be expanded to up to four daisy-chained phones using the
MAX EX Expansion Kit. Additionally, the two phones can be used in
separate rooms with the purchase of an extra power supply base unit.
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MAX EX
A single unit analog conference phone, perfect for executive offices and
small conference rooms. It can be daisy-chained with as many as three
additional MAX phones for use in larger conference rooms with the MAX
EX Expansion Kit.
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MAXAttach Wireless
An industry first in conferencing technology. MAXAttach Wireless comes
with two analog phones that wirelessly connect to a single base unit,
providing expanded coverage in medium sized rooms.
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MAX Wireless
The industry’s first wireless analog conferencing phone. It offers the audio
quality of MAX EX without power or telephone cables, turning any room into
a conference room. It comes with a single wireless conference phone
that can be used anywhere within 150 feet of the base unit.
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MAXAttach IP NEW
The industry’s first fully expandable SIP-based VoIP tabletop conference
phone system. MAXAttach IP comes with two phones, for greater coverage in
larger conference rooms. It can also be expanded to up to four linked phones
with the MAX IP Expansion Kit to provide outstanding coverage for large
rooms and U-shaped table configurations. Also, the two phones can be used
in separate rooms with the purchase of an extra power supply base unit.
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MAX IP NEW
The industry’s first fully expandable SIP-based VoIP tabletop conference
phone. The MAX IP audio conferencing phone delivers unrivaled audio
clarity and room coverage for your VoIP phone system. With ClearOne’s
sophisticated audio processing technologies, advanced SIP features, and
the ability to daisy-chain up to four phones, MAX IP delivers outstanding
audio conferencing value.
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TABLE DIAGRAMS
The recommended distance between the phone units and each participant is between 3 and 8
feet, depending on room conditions. Background noise, reflective hard surfaces and the
number of participants may effect the pickup range.
MAX WIRELESS ANALOG CONFERENCE PHONES
MAX®Wireless
910-158-400
MAXAttach™Wireless
910-158-400-00
MAX WIRED ANALOG & MAX VoIP CONFERENCE PHONES
MAX®EX 910-158-500
MAX IP™910-158-301
MAXAttach™910-158-500-00
MAXAttach IP™ 910-158-355
MAXAttach + 1 Exp. Kit
910-158-500-01
MAXAttach IP + 1 Exp. Kit
910-158-355-01
MAXAttach + 2 Exp. Kits
910-158-500-02
MAXAttach IP + 2 Exp. Kits
910-158-355-02
MAX Base Kits
Enable MAX wired and VoIP
expansion kits to be used in
separate rooms. Includes base
unit and 25’ cable.
MAX EX Base Kit 910-158-550
MAX IP Base Kit 910-158-345
MAX Expansion Kits
Use with MAX wired and VoIP phones to
expand coverage up to 4 total units. Includes
phone and connecting cable, no base unit.
MAX EX Expansion Kit 910-158-555
MAX IP Expansion Kit 910-158-350

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MAX CONFIGURATIONS
As shown below, the MAX wireless SKUs come with one base unit and either one or two
phone units. The wired SKUs allow users to mix base units and phone units according to
room requirements.
MAX WIRELESS CONFERENCE PHONES
MAX®Wireless
910-158-400
MAXAttach™Wireless
910-158-400-00
MAX®EX 910-158-500
MAX IP™910-158-301
MAXAttach™910-158-500-01
MAXAttach IP™ 910-158-355
MAXAttach + 1 Exp. Kit
910-158-500-01
MAXAttach IP + 1 Exp. Kit
910-158-355-01
MAXAttach + 2 Exp. Kits
910-158-500-02
MAXAttach IP + 2 Exp. Kits
910-158-355-02
MAX Base Kits
Enable MAX wired and VoIP
expansion kits to be used in
separate rooms. Includes base
unit and 25’ cable.
MAX EX Base Kit 910-158-550
MAX IP Base Kit 910-158-345
MAX Expansion Kits
Use with MAX wired and VoIP phones
to expand coverage up to 4 total units.
Includes phone and connecting cable,
no base unit.
MAX EX Expansion Kit 910-158-555
MAX IP Expansion Kit 910-158-350
MAX WIRED CONFERENCE PHONES

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USAGE PROFILES
MAX EX • Small conference rooms – up to 8 people
• Executive offices
• Home offices
MAXAttach • Medium to large conference rooms
• Training rooms
• Unique room configurations, such as U-shaped table layouts
• Phones can be used in separate rooms with extra base unit
MAX EX Expansion Kit • Expand coverage area of MAX Wired and MAX IP system
• Connect up to 4 total phones
MAX IP
MAXAttach IP
MAX IP Expansion Kit
MAX Wireless • Small conference rooms – up to 8 people
• Executive offices
• Home offices
• Rooms without phone lines within 150 feet of base unit
MAXAttach Wireless • Medium-sized conference rooms
• Rooms without phone lines within 150 feet of base unit

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PREMIUM CONFERENCING
RavTM
This complete audio conferencing
system in a box delivers superior
sound quality for stand alone audio
conferencing, and connects to video
and web conferencing systems.

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RAV (pronounced “rave”) is a revolutionary audio conferencing system that features
sophisticated audio technologies found in ClearOne’s industry-leading professional
product line, and is as easy to set up and use as our tabletop phones. RAV easily
interfaces with any web and video conferencing system.
RAV 600
Includes an audio mixer with an integrated telephone
interface and amplifier, two Bose®ceiling- or wallmount
speakers (or no speakers), a wireless or wired control
unit, RAV-Ware™ software and two RAV microphone
pods comprised of three microphones each. The system
also includes Ethernet control for remote management
and configuration capabilities.
RAV 900
Includes all the features of the RAV 600, plus it
adds an extra microphone pod to deliver optimal
voice pickup in larger rooms.
• Medium-sized conference rooms
• Executive offices
• Existing room structures - no complex wiring or installation required
• Rooms requiring interface with rich-media systems:
• Video conferencing system
• Web conferencing system
• IP telephony system/handset
• Computer sound card (for amplifying PC audio in the room)
• Conference rooms with evolving needs - use audio now, add video or web later
• Connect with any audio conference device on the far end - experience high
quality sound for both send and receive - no wideband required
• Interface with AMX and Crestron control systems
• Add audio conferencing functionality to existing in-room sound systems, or use
RAV’s amplifier and speakers
• Manage system remotely via Ethernet connection
• Same scenarios as RAV 600
• For larger rooms (three RAV microphone pods for a total of 9 mic elements)

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TABLE DIAGRAMS
The recommended distance between the mic pods and each participant is between 4 and 12
feet, depending on room conditions. Background noise, reflective hard surfaces and the
number of participants may effect the pickup range.
RAV WITH WIRELESS CONTROLLER
RAV 600 Ceiling Speakers
910-153-101
RAV 600 Wall-Mount Speakers
910-153-102
RAV 900 Ceiling Speakers
910-153-301
RAV 900 Wall-Mount Speakers
910-153-302
RAV WITH WIRED CONTROLLER
RAV 600 Ceiling Speakers
910-153-113
RAV 600 Wall-Mount Speakers
910-153-114
RAV 900 Ceiling Speakers
910-153-314
RAV 900 Wall-Mount Speakers
910-153-315
A: speakers
B: mixer
C: controller

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AccuMic®
CONFERENCING MICROPHONES
The AccuMic VC and PC are true
plug-and-play echo and noise cancelling
microphones that provide superior audio
pickup for video and PC-based
conferencing.

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Utilizing ClearOne’s sophisticated audio processing technologies, AccuMic PC and
VC echo and noise canceling microphones connect to video and web conferencing
systems to provide superior audio pickup. They can daisy chain up to two units to
provide expanded coverage for larger rooms.
AccuMic PC
Easily connects to a PC or Mac to enhance the
audio quality in any type of computer-based
conferencing, including use with soft phones and
web conferencing. It can also easily be expanded
for larger rooms by adding a second AccuMic.
AccuMic VC
Connects directly to any set-top video conferencing
system to enhance and extend microphone cover-
age in small rooms. Like the AccuMic PC, it can
also easily be expanded for larger rooms by adding
a second AccuMic.
• Small conference rooms with existing set-top video conferencing system
• Larger conference rooms (with addition of second AccuMic VC)
• Improve microphone coverage so far-end participants hear clearly
• Connect directly to personal computer in office or conference room
• Larger conference rooms (with addition of second AccuMic PC)
• Hands-free computer-based conferencing using WebEx, Microsoft Office
Live Meeting, etc.
• Conferencing with soft phone using Vonage, Skype, Cisco, Avaya, etc.