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5.

Change the target installation folder, if you wish, or simply accept the default folder shown by clicking
Next>. The Confirm Installation screen appears (Figure 3.5).

6.

Click Next> to start the software installation. The Installing ClearOne Chat screen appears (Figure 3.6),
tracking the software installation. 

FIGURE 3.5

ClearOne Chat Confirm Installation Screen

FIGURE 3.6

Installing ClearOne Chat Configuration Software Screen

Chapter 3: Using Chat 150 Configuration Software     

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Summary of Contents for CHAT 150

Page 1: ...CHAT 150 Group Speaker Phone USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...nt may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from ClearOne Communications Printed in the United States of America ClearOne reserves specific privileges Information in this document is subject to change with out notice TELEPHONE 1 800 283 5936 1 801 974 3760 FAX 1 801 974 3669 EMAIL tech support clearone com ON THE WEB www clearone com ...

Page 3: ... CHAT 150 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE Installing Chat 150 Software 13 Device Setup 18 My Devices 19 Update Firmware Database 20 Help 24 Advanced 24 Advanced Audio Settings 25 Advanced Database 26 Advanced Log 29 CHAPTER 4 USING CHAT 150 LED Indicators 30 Volume Up Down and Mute Buttons 30 Phone Breakout Box 30 VC Breakout Box 30 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Caring for Your Chat 150 31 Troubleshooting 31 Recov...

Page 4: ...g applications with voice such AIM MSN and others Audio playback such as iTunes Quicktime RealPlayer and others SERVICE AND SUPPORT If you need additional information on how to set up or operate your Chat 150 group speaker phone please contact us We welcome and encourage your comments so we can continue to improve our products and better meet your needs TECHNICAL SUPPORT Telephone 1 800 283 5936 U...

Page 5: ...ower supply in your location consult your dealer or local power company Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire risk or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause elec...

Page 6: ...ncluded Chat 150 for telephone handsets Avaya Cisco etc Connects to the headset jack of the specified phone brand for full duplex speaker phone capability Chat 150 10 USB cable Quick Start Guide CD tele phone breakout box power supply with international clips 25 RJ 45 cable 2 RJ 9 telephone connector cable Chat 150 USB Connects to the USB port of a PC for use with softphones internet telephony app...

Page 7: ...ncluded 2 ClearOne RJ 9 telephone connection cable connect the Chat 150 Phone Breakout Box s phone jack to your telephone s headset jack as shown in Figure 2 2 DO NOT plug the cable into the telephone s line jack handset jack or a telephone different from that listed on the bottom of the Phone Breakout Box as damage to the telephone and or Chat 150 might occur CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED FIGURE 2 1 ...

Page 8: ...ne Breakout Box as shown in Figure 2 3 4 Slide the correct power supply clip for your country into the included power supply as shown in Figure 2 4 The power supply may contain a plastic shield that must be removed before inserting the clip FIGURE 2 3 Connecting Chat 150 to a Telephone Step 3 FIGURE 2 4 Connecting Chat 150 to a Telephone Step 4 ...

Page 9: ...ttp www clearone com support downloads php content main and select Chat 150 from the product drop down list Select the Chat 50 150 Software from the list to download the latest version of the Chat software For detailed installation instructions refer to Installing Chat 150 Software in Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software Note If you do not have internet access on your computer use the C...

Page 10: ...y launching the application from the Start menu 10 Click the Device Setup button on the Chat software Figure 2 8 11 Configure your Chat 150 for the telephone you will be using by following the procedures in the Device Setup section of Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software FIGURE 2 7 Chat 150 Desktop Icon FIGURE 2 8 Chat 150 Device Setup Button FIGURE 2 6 Connecting Chat 150 to a PC Chapt...

Page 11: ...oes to the audio out port identified by the icon On the other end of the cable the group with the red and white connector plugs into the left and right audio ports on your TV This connection allows you to either use the speaker on your Chat 150 for audio from the far end or alternatively you can use the speakers on the TV See Advanced Settings Audio Settings in Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configurati...

Page 12: ...d before inserting the clip 4 Using the included power supply connect the Chat 150 VC Breakout Box to a power outlet as shown in Figure 2 12 RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT OUT IN IN Black Blue Red Red White Black White FIGURE 2 10 Connecting Chat 150 to a Video Conferencing Device Step 2 FIGURE 2 11 Connecting Chat 150 to a Video Conferencing Device Step 3 Chapter 2 Getting Started 9 ...

Page 13: ... Chat 50 150 Software from the list to download the latest version of the Chat software For detailed installation instructions refer to Installing Chat 150 Software in Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software Note If you do not have internet access on your computer use the Chat 150 Installation CD included in the box 7 Using the included USB 2 0 cable connect the Chat 150 to your PC or USB ...

Page 14: ... Setup button on the Chat software Figure 2 15 10 Configure your Chat 150 for the video conferencing device you will be using by following the procedures outlined in the Device Setup section of Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software FIGURE 2 14 Chat 150 Desktop Icon FIGURE 2 15 Chat 150 Device Setup Button FIGURE 2 13 Connecting Chat 150 to a PC Chapter 2 Getting Started 11 ...

Page 15: ...Installation CD included in the box 2 Using the included USB 2 0 cable connect the Chat 150 to your PC or USB device Figure 2 16 3 The blue LED indicators on the Chat 150 illuminate indicating that the Chat 150 is powered and ready for use 4 Start the Chat 150 configuration software by double clicking the ClearOne Chat icon Figure 2 17 on your desktop or by launching the application from the Start...

Page 16: ...e Chat software Unzip the software and run Setup exe to begin the installation process The home screen appears Figure 3 1 Note If you do not have internet access on your computer use the Chat 150 Installation CD included in the box 2 Click on the Software link on the left navigation menu The Chat Setup Wizard welcome screen appears Figure 3 2 FIGURE 3 2 ClearOne Chat Setup Wizard Welcome Screen FI...

Page 17: ...appears Figure 3 3 4 Read through the license agreement and then click the I Agree radio button followed by Next The Select Installation Folder screen appears Figure 3 4 FIGURE 3 4 ClearOne Chat Select Installation Folder Screen FIGURE 3 3 ClearOne Chat License Agreement Screen ...

Page 18: ...n screen appears Figure 3 5 6 Click Next to start the software installation The Installing ClearOne Chat screen appears Figure 3 6 tracking the software installation FIGURE 3 5 ClearOne Chat Confirm Installation Screen FIGURE 3 6 Installing ClearOne Chat Configuration Software Screen Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software 15 ...

Page 19: ...Figure 3 7 8 Click Next The Chat 150 device drivers are installed Once the installation is finished the Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard screen appears Figure 3 8 FIGURE 3 8 ClearOne Chat Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard Screen FIGURE 3 7 ClearOne Chat Device Driver Installation Wizard Welcome Screen ...

Page 20: ...the information and click Next 10 The Installation Complete screen appears Figure 3 10 Click Close to end the installation process FIGURE 3 10 ClearOne Chat Installation Complete Screen FIGURE 3 9 ClearOne Chat Information Screen Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software 17 ...

Page 21: ...e that the Chat 150 is connected via USB to your PC Launch the Chat 150 software 2 Click on the Device Setup button 3 Select the type of device connected to your Chat 150 Note If you have a Phone or VC Breakout Box connected to your Chat 150 select the part number in the device type list that matches the part number on the bottom of your Phone or VC Breakout Box 4 Select the manufacturer of the de...

Page 22: ...formation on saving custom settings Select the device you wish to use with your Chat 150 and click the Apply to Chat button to apply the audio set tings to your Chat 150 To remove a device from your list of My Devices select the device from the list and click the Remove from My Devices button Note that this only removes the device from the My Devices list It does not remove it from the device data...

Page 23: ...omputer your Chat 150 is connected to must be connected to the internet in order to use the Check for updates option Check for Updates Automatic Updates Perform the following steps to automatically update your firmware and device database 1 Click the Check for updates button to check the web for available updates 2 The following series of messages appears below the progress bar Figure 3 14 Locatin...

Page 24: ...Click Update Database to update the device database only 6 Click Cancel to cancel the update procedure and return to the Update Firmware screen 7 When you click either of the update buttons a warning dialog appears Figure 3 16 FIGURE 3 14 Update Screen Ready to Update FIGURE 3 15 Update Dialog Box Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software 21 ...

Page 25: ...plete the following message appears below the progress bar Figure 3 17 Update Successful The firmware for Chat has been changed to new revision level where new revision level is the new firmware revision number Update Successful The database has been updated to new revision level where new revision level is the new database version number 12 Your Chat 150 now has the most recent firmware and or de...

Page 26: ...in the left hand scroll list 3 Select the firmware file you wish to load and press the OK button or Cancel to cancel 4 Click the Update button to update 5 A warning dialog appears Click Yes to manually load the selected firmware file or No to cancel 6 A series of messages appears under the progress bar indicating the update is in progress WARNING Do not unplug the Chat 150 while the manual update ...

Page 27: ...our default web browser Click Registration to register your Chat 150 with ClearOne using your default web browser ADVANCED Advanced displays the current audio settings for your Chat 150 Figure 3 20 You can also use the Advanced screen adjust audio settings for your Chat 150 save your settings as a custom device view and edit the Chat 150 device database and view the Chat 150 log file This section ...

Page 28: ... connected The following options are available Normal USB audio and line in audio from the VC Breakout Box are mixed through the Chat 150 speaker Video Mode Select this option to have the audio from the far end of the video conference call come through the TV speakers instead of the Chat 150 speaker Ensure that the Chat 150 RCA connection cable included with the Chat 150 VC configuration is proper...

Page 29: ...ntaneously applied to the Chat 150 In addition you have the option to click on Save to Database to capture the current settings and save them as a custom device as described in the next section ADVANCED DATABASE Database displays the devices configured for the Chat 150 and allows you to edit them Figure 3 22 The Chat 150 device database includes all of the audio settings for the devices pre progra...

Page 30: ...p down arrows and select the Device Type and Manufacturer for your custom device or type in a Device Type and Manufacturer of your choice Then type a name for your device in the Model field 4 De select the Include in My Devices checkbox if you do not wish to add this device to your list of My Devices The default setting is to include new custom devices in your My Devices list When you are done cli...

Page 31: ...ice you wish to edit The Edit Database Record appears Figure 3 25 Adjust the audio settings or click Upload from Chat to upload the Chat 150 s current audio settings When you are finished editing click OK Then click Yes to save the device with the new audio settings or click No to return to the Edit Database Record dialog To cancel your changes click Cancel To delete custom devices from the device...

Page 32: ... the log to a text file click the Save button A standard Windows save dialog appears Name the file and choose the directory in which you wish to save the file the default directory is the Chat 150 Log directory Click Clear to clear all entries in the log window FIGURE 3 26 Advanced Settings Database Screen Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software 29 ...

Page 33: ...Control in Windows and in the Chat software PHONE BREAKOUT BOX Press the Headset button on the phone breakout box to send audio from your phone to your headset connect ed to the Chat 150 Breakout Box This will also disable audio going from the Breakout Box to the Chat 150 it is only routed to the headset The phone breakout box LED indicator illuminates green indicating that headset audio is activa...

Page 34: ...ual or contact Technical Support for your hardware device 2 Make sure all cables are properly and securely connected Verify cable connections with the appro priate illustration for your hardware device see Chapter 2 Getting Started for more information 3 If you re connecting your Chat 150 to a USB hub be sure that the USB hub is connected to an exter nal power source 4 If you have another USB devi...

Page 35: ...he USB 2 0 cable from the Chat 150 hold down the Mute button while recon necting the Chat 150 and follow the on screen instructions 2 The Generic Mode recovery screen appears To perform the firmware update click the Update Firmware button see the Update Firmware Database section in Chapter 3 Using Chat 150 Configuration Software for detailed instructions The messages Initializing and Recovering ap...

Page 36: ...ox Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 1dB Maximum output level 6 dBu Output impedance 50 Ohms Processing Acoustic echo cancellation Noise cancellation Line echo cancellation selectable Power USB powered 5 VDC 500mA maximum External power supply 120 140 VAC input 9 VDC 560mA output Environmental Operating temperature 5 40 degrees C 41 104 degrees F Storage temperature 0 70 degrees C 32 158 degrees F Mec...

Page 37: ... emissions EN 61000 3 3 1995 Section 3 Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16A EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 3 1996 A1 1998 Radiated RF Immunity EN 61000 4 4 1995 Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000 4 5 1995 Lighting Surge EN 61000 4 6 1996 Conducted RF Immunity EN 61000 4 1...

Page 38: ...the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Clear...

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