Clear One COLLABORATE ROOM PRO User manual

COLLABORATE Room Pro
with Beamforming Microphone Array
Professional Conferencing
Quick-Start Guide

COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND
THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY.............................. 1
COMPONENTS INCLUDED........................................................... 2
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS...................................................... 4
ConneCtion Diagram .................................................................... 4
Beamforming miCrophone array power ConneCtion ..................... 5
ir reCeiver ConneCtion ............................................................... 5
USB aDapter ConneCtionS........................................................... 6
aUDio oUtpUt ConneCtion optionS ............................................... 7
MOUNTING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY ......... 8
AUDIO OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL....................................... 9
optimizing for hDmi aUDio ........................................................ 10
USING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY WITH THE
COLLABORATE ROOM PRO ...................................................... 11
volUme & mUte .......................................................................... 11
PART NUMBERS.......................................................................... 13
CLEARONE CONTACTS.............................................................. 14
Table of Contents

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COLLABORATE ROOM PRO AND
THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY
The Beamforming Microphone Array is a 24 microphone device with
beamforming and adaptive steering technology that provides high-
quality audio to a COLLABORATE Room Pro.
The Beamforming Microphone Array connects through an Expansion
Bus (E-bus) port to the USB adapter, which in turn connects to
the COLLABORATE Room Pro through a standard USB port. The
Beamforming Microphone Array is identified as an audio input to the
COLLABORATE Room Pro. The power for the Beamforming Microphone
Array is supplied through a Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) connection.
The Beamforming Microphone Array is supported for use as a ceiling-
mounted, wall-mounted or tabletop assembly.
The latest version of the COLLABORATE Pro firmware and the
COLLABORATE Room Pro Installation and Setup Guide can be found on
the ClearOne website at:
http://www.clearone.com/resources#video_conferencing
The latest version of the Beamforming Microphone Array firmware and
the Beamforming Microphone Array Installation Guide can be found on
the ClearOne website at:
http://www.clearone.com/resources#professional_microphones

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COMPONENTS INCLUDED
The COLLABORATE Room Pro with Beamforming Microphone Array
SKU’s include the following:
COLLABORATE Room Pro 520/620
930-401-862 (520) or 930-401-872 (620)
COLLABORATE Room Pro 510 or 610
codec with power supply and remote
control
910-401-199
UNITE FHD camera and power supply
910-151-806
USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB) and
power supply

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(Black Beamforming Microphone
Array Shown)
910-001-003-B-C (Black) or
910-001-003-C (White)
Beamforming Microphone Array
910-0002-004
IR Receiver with 6 ft. cable
910-001-004
Beamforming Microphone PoE Power
Supply & Cable kit

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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
Connect the Beamforming Microphone Array unit to the USB adapter
via an E-bus connection from the Link OUT using a CAT5-24AWG
solid conductor RJ45 cable To the USB adapter Link IN connector.
Connect the USB adapter to the COLLABORATE Room Pro with a USB
connection.
ConneCtion Diagram
1080p or 720p Digital Display
USB Adapter
Power
(General PoE
Adapter)
To Link IN
COLLABORATE Room Pro
1080p Camera Video
USB
Mic
Audio
From
Link
OUT Beamforming
Microphone
Array
IR
Receiver

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NOTE: Power on the COLLABORATE Room Pro before you connect
the USB Adapter to any port.
If this is not followed, it will often result in failure of the
COLLABORATE Room Pro to boot properly.
ir reCeiver ConneCtion
If the Collaborate Room Pro codec is placed in a closet or rack or not in
a line-of-sight location, it is recommended to use the external IR Receiver
for the proper function of the remote control.
Beamforming miCrophone array power ConneCtion
Make the Beamforming Microphone Array power connection on the
underside of the array in the labeled PoE connector from the provided
PoE power supply or a standard Power-over-Ethernet switch.
NOTE: The PoE connection is only for power; audio signals are sent
to the USB adapter via the E-bus Link OUT connection. The Link IN
and the Device ID selector rotary switch are not used.

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USB aDapter ConneCtionS
The audio connection from the Beamforming Microphone Array to the
COLLABORATE Room Pro is made through the USB Adapter. The cable
from the Beamforming Microphone array Link OUT goes to the USB
Adapter Link IN as shown below.
From Beamforming Microphone Array Link OUTTo COLLABORATE Room Pro USB Port
To 12VDC Power Adapter
The USB cable from the USB Adapter is plugged into one of the USP
ports on the COLLABORATE Room Pro system unit.
Power to the USB Adapter is supplied by an included 12VDC power
adapter.

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aUDio oUtpUt ConneCtion optionS
There are three audio output options, accessed from the back of the
COLLABORATE Room Pro, for connecting the audio.
1. Balanced Audio output to an amplifier that is connected to speakers
2. Line output to powered speakers
3. HDMI output to the monitor receiving the signal
Balanced Audio Output
HDMI Combined Video
and Audio Output
Line Audio Output
Audio optimization procedures to for each of the output options is
detailed later in this guide.

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MOUNTING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE
ARRAY
The array can be ceiling-mounted in either a suspended or solid ceiling,
or on a wall-mount assembly with the PoE and E-bus wiring passing
through the mounting assembly and plugging into the Beamforming
Microphone Array unit. Tabletop use is also supported with PoE and
E-bus cables attached under the unit. Detailed instructions are included
in the Beamforming Microphone Array Installation Guide available on the
ClearOne website:
http://www.clearone.com/resources#professional_microphones

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AUDIO OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL
The audio of the COLLABORATE Room Pro system must be optimized
for the outputs used and the room in which it is used.
NOTE: For best audio performance, ClearOne recommends using
Balanced Audio or Line output to a mixer or amplifier. HDMI audio to
a monitor is also supported, but monitor speakers are usually lower
quality.
Complete instructions for the installation, setup, controls, and operation
of the COLLABORATE Room Pro are available on the ClearOne website
http://www.clearone.com/resources#video_conferencing
optimizing for BalanCeD anD line aUDio oUtpUtS
Make sure the Beamforming Microphone Array is mounted and
connected to a fully connected COLLABORATE Room Pro.
Connect to either a set of amplified speakers or a mixer using the Line
output or Balanced audio connections. Set the COLLABORATE Room
Pro Volume to 50%. Play the sample audio by pressing the Play button.
Use the external amplifier or mixer to adjust the volume within the room
to a comfortable level. Afterward, the COLLABORATE Room Pro audio
control can be used to increase/decrease the audio to a desired level
during sessions.

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optimizing for hDmi aUDio
Using the COLLABORATE Room Pro and Beamforming Microphone
Array with the HDMI output to monitor speakers requires adjustment for
audio levels and echo cancellation.
Volume
After attaching the HDMI output to the monitor, set the COLLABORATE
Room Pro Volume to 50%, then play the sample audio by pressing the
Play button. Use the monitor audio adjustment to set the volume within
the room to a comfortable level. Afterward, the COLLABORATE Room
Pro audio control can be used to increase/decrease the audio to a
desired level during sessions.
Delay
The HDMI connection must have a signal delay setting to allow the echo
cancellation to operate effectively. Initially, set the Audio Delay in the
COLLABORATE Room Pro Settings>Audio>Digital Dispay Audio
Delay control to 50 msec. (Range is 0 to 120 msec.) Then, while making
a call, adjust delay up or down in 10 msec increments until the audio
echo is no longer heard.

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USING THE BEAMFORMING MICROPHONE ARRAY
WITH THE COLLABORATE ROOM PRO
When connected, the Beamforming Microphone Array will appear as an
audio source within the COLLABORATE Room Pro user interface.
volUme & mUte
Volume is controlled through your COLLABORATE Room Pro.
Mute is controlled by pressing on the illuminated microphone indicators
on either end of the Beamforming Microphone Array or through your
COLLABORATE Room Pro. The illuminated microphone indicators at
the ends of the Beamforming Microphone Array show blue/red when the
microphone array is active/muted.

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PART NUMBERS
930-401-862 Room Pro 520 Includes:
870-401-860 Room Pro 500 Codec
910-401-199 910-401-199 UNITE FHD Camera
910-151-806 USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB)
910-001-003-C or
910-001-003-B-C
Beamforming Microphone Array (White)
(Black)
910-001-004 Beamforming Microphone PoE Power Supply & Cable kit
910-0002-004 IR Receiver with 6 ft. cable
930-401-872 Room Pro 620 Includes:
870-401-870 Room Pro 600 Codec
910-401-199 910-401-199 UNITE FHD Camera
910-151-806 USB Adapter (CONVERGE USB)
910-001-003-C or
910-001-003-B-C
Beamforming Microphone Array (White)
(Black)
910-001-004 Beamforming Microphone PoE Power Supply & Cable kit
910-0002-004 IR Receiver with 6 ft. cable
Optional Accessories:
910-001-005-12 Ceiling Mount kit with 12" Suspension Column for BFM Array
910-001-005-24 Ceiling Mount kit with 24” Suspension Column for BFM Array
910-001-006 Wall Mount Kit for Beamforming Microphone Array

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© 2014 ClearOne, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. QSG-0016-001 Revision 1.0 Sept., 2014
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