Clear One COLLABORATE Versa Lite CT User manual

COLLABORATE©Versa Lite CT
Quick-Start Guide
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Important Safety Information...................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4
Basic Versa Lite Connections..................................................................................... 4
Operating and System Requirements ........................................................................ 5
Setup............................................................................................................................ 6
Step 1: Unpack .................................................................................................... 6
Step 2: Install/Mount the Components............................................................... 6
Step 3: Connect the Components ...................................................................... 9
Step 4: Start and Test the System..................................................................... 11
Step 5: Adjust the System................................................................................. 11
COLLABORATE Space Pro....................................................................................... 11
Pair a Bluetooth Device ............................................................................................ 12
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 13
Compliance................................................................................................................ 13
ClearOne Contacts.................................................................................................... 13
Contents

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Important Safety Information
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Do not use these devices near water.
4. Clean only with dry cloth.
5. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
8. Protect the PoE injector’s power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. Disconnect the apparatus from the AC mains with the mains plug. This plug shall remain readily operable.
14. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
15. This product can interfere with electrical equipment such as tape recorders, TV sets, radios, computers and
microwave ovens if placed in close proximity.
16. Class 2 Wiring IS REQUIRED. Only qualified personnel should wire and install.
17. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requires these safety notifications:

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Introduction
The COLLABORATE Versa Lite CT brings cost-effective and superb professional conferencing to small- and mid-sized
meeting rooms.
The Versa Lite CT features a BMA CTH, a USB audio enabled Beamforming Ceiling Tile Microphone that includes:
• 24 microphones, configurable in 2 patterns (5 or 6 beams).
• Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)
• 2x10 Watt Power amps
Also included in the Versa Lite CT are the following:
• COLLABORATE Versa USB
• A compatible PoE Injector
• All necessary interconnecting cables
• 90-day subscription to COLLABORATE Space Pro
Cloud-based Service
The entire system can be configured with ClearOne’s
CONSOLE AI Lite software with Audio Intelligence™ and
AutoConnect™.
The diagram to the right illustrates a typical Versa Lite CT
installation.
Basic Versa Lite Connections
The steps listed below and the
accompanying illustration describe
how to connect your Versa Lite.
1. Connect the PoE injector to the
Versa USB P-Link In port.
2. On the Versa USB, move the
Power Select switch to the PoE
In position.
3. Connect the Versa USB P-Link
Out port to the BMA CTH P-Link
In port.
4. On the BMA CTH, move the
Power Select switch to the
P-Link In position.
5. Connect the Versa USB Audio
port to your computer’s USB
port.
Important details related to installation, testing, and troubleshooting are provided in the following sections.

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Optional ClearOne Peripherals
The following components are available to enhance your system:
• UNITE® 50 4k EPTZ Camera
• UNITE® 150 PTZ Camera
• CONVERGE® Wall-Mount Bluetooth Expander
• COLLABORATE® Versa Hub
Operating and System Requirements
System Power and Thermal
• Power Type: PoE/PoE+
• Port Type: RJ-45
• PoE In: 802.3af or 802.3at PoE/PoE+
• Power Source: PoE Injector or equivalent
• PoE: IEEE 802.3at compliant devices providing 56V and 640 mA (36 W).
• P-Link In - Mode B
• Power Consumption:
• 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 3 Watts Typical
• 38W at max power 1kHz (2 x 10W)
• Thermal: 130 BTU/Hr at max power
• Operating Temperature: 14° F/-10° C to 104° F/40° C ambient temperature
Supported Operating Systems
• Windows 8, Windows 10
Minimum System Requirements
• Intel or AMD 6 with 1GHz or higher recommended
• 2GB RAM (or higher recommended)
• 500MB hard disk space (additional space is required to store site files and other project files)
• Administrator permission to install and run the software
System Part Number
• COLLABORATE Versa Lite CT: 930-3200-010
• COLLABORATE Versa Lite CT INTERNATIONAL: 930-3200-010-I

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BMA CTH
BMA CTH Plenum shield (1) 600-to-625 mm
adapter (4)
COLLABORATE Versa USB
COLLABORATE Versa USB USB Cable, 6
ft (1)
Setup
Step 1: Unpack
Verify that you have received all parts associated with each of the components.
Inspect your shipment carefully. If the shipment shows obvious signs of damage, retain original boxes and packing mate-
rial for inspection by the carrier, and contact them immediately. ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred
during shipment.
PoE Kit (Injector)
CAT6 cable,
Black, 25 ft. (1)
CAT6 cable,
Blue, 25 ft.
(1)
Power cord,
6 ft.
Power supply
Cables
CAT6 cable,
50 ft. (1)
Step 2: Install/Mount the Components
BMA CTH
On the BMA CTH back panel
• With speaker wire (not included),connect external speakers to the Phoenix Euroblock connectors (a)
• Move the Power Select sliding switch (c) to the right, towards the P-Link In connector (d)
If you plan to install both the plenum shield and seismic
cables:
Cut four 1” long slots diagonally in the plenum shielding
to match the points of seismic cable attachment.
If you do not plan to install the plenum shield and cables,
skip this step.
Prepare Plenum Shield for Seismic Cables

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Attach the Plenum Shield to the BMA CTH
1. On the underside of the shield, remove the liner from the adhe-
sive in four places.
2. Thread cables through cut slots before you attach to ceiling.
Install the BMA CTH with Seismic Cables
You can mount the BMA CTH in a suspended ceiling, held in
place by the standard T-BAR grid, with an additional 1/8” diameter
seismic cables (not included).
For stability, ClearOne recommends attachment at the four points
shown. If installing with the plenum shield, feed cables thru slots
cut in earlier step
COLLABORATE Versa USB
You can mount the Versa USB in the following ways:
• a rack shelf • under the table
• on the wall • above the ceiling
Mounting hardware is not included.
Drywall saw for
cutting hole in
ceiling or wall for
cable passage
for above ceiling
mounting
#1 Phillips
screwdriver
Level used to level
the expander
Drill bits
appropriate to
fastener type Electric or
portable drill
4 Qty
#6 or M3.5
screws
4 Qty
Wall fasteners appropriate to
the wall/ceiling material
T15 Torx
screwdriver
Tools Required
The following tools are required to install the Versa USB:
The following parts are not included with the Versa USB:

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Under-the-Table Mount
1. Select your hardware based on your specific installation needs.
2. Determine location for the mount.
3. Using expander as a guide (and level if needed), mark four mounting hole
locations with a pencil.
4. Determine proper depth and diameter, and drill four pilot holes for the #6 or
M3.5 screws.
5. Align mounting holes on expander mounting ears with pilot holes.
6. Insert four #6 or M3.5 screws and tighten
7. Align mounting holes on expander mounting ears with pilot holes.
8. Insert four #6 or M3.5 screws and tighten.
Rack Shelf Mount
ClearOne offers a standard 1U rack shelf with 20lb (9kg) weight capacity.
1. Determine location for rack shelf.
2. Align mounting holes on rack shelf mounting ears with holes on the rack (at
determined location).
3. Insert the four #10-32 screws included with the ClearOne 1U rack shelf (or
proper screws for your third-party mount) and tighten.
Note: Remove pre-installed mounting ears on expander to fit up to 3 expander
units side-by-side on a single ClearOne 1U rack shelf.
4. Torx drive screws secure the pre-installed mounting ears to the main body of
the expander unit. Remove them with a Torx T15 screwdriver. (optional)
5. Secure expander unit(s) to the rack shelf. You must supply your own hardware
(four #6 or M3.5 screws) for securing the expander(s).
Wall Mount
Mounting hardware is not provided. Select your own hardware based on your specific installation needs.
1. Determine location for the mount.
2. Using expander as a guide (and level if needed), mark four mounting hole locations with a pencil.
3. Drill four pilot holes for fasteners/anchors using proper size drill bits.
4. Install fasteners/anchors.
5. Align mounting holes on expander mounting ears with pilot holes.
6. Insert four #6 or M3.5 screws and tighten.
Note: Anchors and screws to mount the expander are not provided. The installer must select them for the wall mate-
rial that supports the expander. Exercise care when you drill and install anchors so wall material does not tear out and
weaken the attachment.
Above The Ceiling
Select hardware based on your specific installation needs.
Note: It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the installation and cable routing complies with local safety codes.
1. Determine location for the mount, and where to route cables.
Mark location where you want to route cables through with a
pencil (on finished side of ceiling tile) if you need to cut a hole.
2. Remove affected ceiling tile and adjacent tiles required for access.
3. Install fasteners/anchors.
4. Install expander unit at determined location.
5. Use drywall saw to cut hole into finished side of ceiling tile at marked location.
Front Panel
Back Panel

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6. Route the cables through the hole.
Note the following:
• Carefully run connected cables so they do not block the cooling vents or put strain on the connectors.
• Anchors and screws used to mount the expander are not provided and must be selected by installer for the type of
ceiling material supporting the expander. Take care while drilling and installing anchors so ceiling material does not
tear out and weaken attachment.
Figure 1. BMA-CTH Back Panel
Step 3: Connect the Components
a. Description of Controls and Connections
Description
a Speakers Out. Two Phoenix Euroblock connectors for external 8 ohm speakers
b PoE In: RJ45 connector. The Versa Lite CT does not use this connector. The Versa USB provides power to the
BMA CTH through the P-Link In connector.
c Power Select sliding switch. Position determines power source – either left for PoE In or right for P-Link In. With a
Versa Lite CT, this switch is set to the right for P-Link In.
d P-Link In: RJ45 connector. Receives power, audio, and control from the Versa USB.
e P-Link Out: RJ45 connector. Connects to another P-Link device that requires power, such as a Bluetooth Expand-
er.
BMA CTH
Warning:
Power over Ethernet (PoE) equipment used with COLLABORATE® Versa Lite CT must meet the IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at
standards.
You should use the PoE Power Injector provided with Versa Lite CT. Other power source equipment may immediately ap-
ply power and could damage the Versa Lite CT components.
Versa USB
Figure 2. COLLABORATE Versa USB Front Panel
Status Indicator
LED Color Meaning
Not lighted No P-Link plugged in (attached?)
Solid Blue P-Link plugged in; system working normally
Flashing Blue Locate mode initiated from CONSOLE AI Lite
Solid Red Error condition

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Figure 3. COLLABORATE Versa USB Back Panel
Description
fRS-232. Not used with Versa Lite CT.
gUSB Type B connector. Connects to Versa USB.
hP-Link In. RJ45 connector. Not used with Versa Lite.
iP-Link Out. RJ45 connector. Connects to BMA CTH.
jPower Select sliding switch. Position determines power source – left for P-Link In or right for PoE in.
With a Versa Lite CT, this switch is set for PoE In.
kPoE In. RJ45 connector. Connects to the PoE Injector.
Power Indicator
LED Color Meaning
Not lighted Off - not powered
Solid Blue Powered
PoE Injector
Description
y RJ45 connector. Used to provide power to Versa USB
z RJ45 connector. Not used.
Figure 4. PoE Injector Connectors
b. Steps to Connect
Step Actions
1. Complete this step NOW if you did not when you installed the BMA CTH.
On the BMA CTH back plane:
• With speaker wire (not included),connect the loudspeakers to the Phoenix Euroblock connectors (a)
• Move the Power Select sliding switch (c) to the right, towards the P-Link In connector (d)
2. On the Versa USB back panel
Set the Power select switch (j) towards PoE In.
3. With a 50’ CAT6 cable (provided)
Connect the BMA CTH P-Link In connector (d) to the Versa USB P-Link Out connector (i).
In the following instructions, the letter references such as “(a)” refer to points on figures 1, 3, and 4.
Before you connect the devices, download CONSOLE AI Lite software from www.clearone.com/console-ai-lite-
documents.

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Step Actions
4. OPTIONAL
If your system includes a Bluetooth expander (available separately), complete this step.
If not, skip this step and proceed to step 5.
With a CAT6 cable (not included),
Connect the BMA CTH P-Link Out connector (e) to the Bluetooth Expander.
5. With one of the included 25’ CAT6 cables,
Connect the Versa USB PoE In connecter (k) to the PoE injector connector (y)
6. With a USB cable, connect the Versa USB Audio connector (g) to a COLLABORATE Versa Hub (not included) or
directly to the room PC or laptop.
7. Caution: Complete this connection step only after you confirm that you correctly completed the previous steps!
With the PoE Injector:
• Attach the power cord to the Power Supply.
• Connect the power cord to a standard power outlet.
Step 4: Start and Test the System
Immediately after power is applied to the Versa Lite CT, the system uses AutoConnect™ to recognize the system compo-
nents, and Audio Intelligence™ to set channel properties.
Launch your collaboration application (COLLABORATE Space, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc) and with someone located
at a remote location, test the system.
Step 5: Adjust the System
Depending on the results of your test in step 4, you may need to adjust some system settings.
See the CONSOLE AI Lite User Manual, available at the ClearOne Resource Library at www.clearone.com/console-ai-lite-
documents.
COLLABORATE Space Pro
COLLABORATE Space is a powerful collaboration application with a full suite of audio, video , and meeting
tools in a persistent space.
Connect hundreds of users, unifying messaging, calling and meetings for cloud collaboration.
For more information, including instructions about how to use COLLABORATE Space, visit the ClearOne Resource Li-
brary at:
https://www.clearone.com/rl-home
and Browse by Solution in the CLOUD COLLABORATION section.

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Pair a Bluetooth Device
To pair a device that has near-field communication (NFC) capabilities:
Tap the BT EX faceplate with the NFC-capable device.
This initiates a pairing between the device and the BT EX.
To pair a non-NFC device, complete the following steps:
1. On the front of the BT EX face plate, push the reset/pairing button.
2. In your Bluetooth-enabled device, navigate to your Bluetooth settings (e.g. for iOS users, Settings > Bluetooth).
3. Select “ClearOne Bluetooth xxxx” (xxxx indicates the last 4 digits of the MAC address).
When a device is paired, a short beep plays, followed by a higher frequency beep.
When a device is unpaired, a short bleep plays, followed by a lower frequency beep.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Resolution
Microphone or speaker level is not
correct
See the CONSOLE AI Lite User Manual, available at the ClearOne Resource
Library at www.clearone.com/console-ai-lite-documents.
Audio to/from laptop or pc micro-
phone/speaker
In Windows, Collaborate Space or other cloud-based collaboration application,
adjust the Sound Device settings.
Audio with my cloud-based collabo-
ration application is poor
Contact ClearOne Technical Support:
Tel: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Bluetooth connection does not work See the Quick Start Guide for the ClearOne Bluetooth Expander, available at the
ClearOne Resource Library at www.clearone.com/console-ai-lite-documents.
Undo my settings and revert to fac-
tory default
See the CONSOLE AI Lite User Manual, available at the ClearOne Resource
Library at www.clearone.com/console-ai-lite-documents.
Compliance
Details about compliance for the BMA CTH and COLLABORATE Versa USB are available online on ClearOne’s website
(www.clearone.com) in the Resource Library.
ClearOne Contacts
Headquarters
5225 Wiley Post Way
Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Sales
Tel: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
US & Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Tel: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
International
Tel: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Document: QSG-0091-001 v1.0 June 2020
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