ClearOne comm RAV 900 User Manual

RAV 600/900 User Manual  
ClearOne Communications, Inc. ~ 1825 Research Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 ~ tel 1-800-945-7730 ~ fax 1-800-933-5107  
Introduction  
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Introduction — The RAV 600/900  
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Introduction— The RAV 600/900  
Unpacking  
The RAV 600/900  
Carefully remove all components of the RAV system from the packaging. Ensure that you  
The RAV product line is the first out-of-the-box room audio conferencing solution with the  
sound quality and flexibility of a professionally installed system.The RAV includes an audio  
conferencing mixer that uses distributed acoustical echo-cancelling technology to provide the  
most intelligible full-duplex audio conference experience possible. Features include:  
received the following items:  
RAV 600/900  
Audio mixer for high-quality audio performance in all acoustical environments.  
MUTE  
MENU  
DOWN  
UP  
ENTER  
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RF (radio frequency) controller with call controls including auto-answer, flash duration  
adjustment, ringer adjustment and phonebook with speed dial capabilities.  
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CONFERENCE  
PHONEBOOK  
CLEAR  
ABC  
DEF  
POWER  
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GHI  
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JKL  
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MNO  
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FLASH  
REDIAL  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
DOWN  
UP  
ON/OFF  
VOLUME  
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HELP  
LINE  
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PAUSE  
Internal telephone hybrid with touch-tone dialing capability.  
RF Controller  
Audio Mixer  
Mic Pods  
Qty: 2 with RAV 600  
Qty: 3 with RAV 900  
Microphone pods provide 360º audio pickup so every participant within the microphone  
pick-up range can be heard.  
Ceiling- or wall-mount Bose® loudspeakers allow everyone in the room to experience rich,  
natural sounding audio.  
Services and support  
If you need additional information on how to install, set up or operate your RAV 600/900,  
please contact us. We welcome and encourage your comments so we can continue to improve  
our products and serve your needs.  
RAV-Ware Software  
and Documentation CD  
Ceiling-Mount Speakers  
or  
Wall-Mount Speakers  
AAA Batteries  
Qty: 4  
RAV Quick Start Guide  
Technical support  
Sales and customer service  
Screw/Washer Rack Kit  
Qty: 4  
6' Power Cord  
Power Supply  
12' Telephone Cable  
7 ' RJ-45 Cable  
Tel:  
1-800-283 5936 (USA) or  
1-801-974-3760  
Tel:  
1-800-945-7730 (USA) or  
1-801-975-7200  
Fax:  
1-801-974-3669  
Fax:  
1-800-933-5107 (USA) or  
1-801-977-0087  
6' USB Cable  
25' RJ-45 Cable  
12' RJ-45 Cable  
Qty: 1 for RAV 600  
Qty: 2 for RAV 900  
6' RCA Cable  
Qty: 2  
50' Speaker Wire  
Qty: 2  
Figure 1.1 RAV unpacking  
Product returns  
Note: Rack mount ears are attached to the Mixer box. Refer to the Quick Start Guide or  
All product returns require a return materials authorization (RMA) number. Please contact  
ClearOne Technical Support before attempting to return your product. Make sure you return  
all the items that shipped with your product and include a brief description of how the  
product was being used when the problem occurred.  
Chapter 2 of this manual for installation instructions.  
If any parts are missing, please call the Technical Support Group at  
1-800-283-5936 (USA) or 1-801-974-3760.  
Note: ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment. You must  
make claims directly with the carrier. Inspect your shipment carefully for obvious signs of  
damage. If the shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and packing material for  
inspection by the carrier. Contact your carrier immediately.  
Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760  
Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760  
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Introduction — Product Overview  
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Introduction— Product Overview  
Mixer  
Product Overview  
RF (Radio Frequency) Controller  
Front  
The RF controller allows you to manage all calls, program user preferences and adjust  
settings for your RAV.  
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DOWN  
UP  
MUTE  
MENU  
ENTER  
Figure 1.2. Mixer front  
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CONFERENCE  
PHONEBOOK  
CLEAR  
ABC  
DEF  
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GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
A. Telephone LED.This indicator lights red when the RAV is powered, but the telco is on hook  
(not in use).The indicator lights green when the telco is off hook (in use) and flashes green  
during an incoming call.  
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FLASH  
REDIAL  
DOWN  
UP  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
ON/OFF  
VOLUME  
#
0
HELP  
LINE  
*
PAUSE  
Key Functions  
B. Microphone status LEDs. Nine indicators (RAV 900) or six indicators (RAV 600) indicate  
the activation status of the microphone elements.When a microphone element is activated,  
the corresponding LED lights green.When microphones are muted, all LEDs turn red.  
LCD Icon  
Function  
Indicates commands are received and acknowledged by base unit  
and represents the signal strength from the base unit to the controller.  
C. Meter LEDs. These LEDs represents audio from all inputs.  
ANTENNA  
SIGNAL  
D. USB port.This port enables USB connection to a PC.  
Indicates battery level  
BATTERY  
Back  
Function  
Key  
ANTENNA  
Press to activate the phone and access the dial tone. Press  
again to hang up the phone.  
ON/OFF  
FLASH  
MUTE  
Press to use call forwarding, access call waiting, or make a three-way  
conference call (if supported by your telephone service).  
Figure 1.3. Mixer back  
A. Telephone Set, Line. RJ-11 connection to an analog telephone jack and an analog  
Press once to mute microphones during a call.  
Press again to unmute.  
telephone set.  
B. RF antenna connector. Connect the external RF antenna to this port.  
Press and hold for two seconds to display the status of the RAV.  
Press once to dial the last number called.  
C. RS-232. RS-232 control port for connection to a control system such as AMX or Crestron  
STATUS  
or to a computer.  
D. Camera Control.VISCA camera control port.This connection enables microphone activa-  
REDIAL  
tion to trigger camera presets (voice tracking).  
Press once to access the controller programming menu.  
Once you are in the Menu, this key serves as the Enter key.  
E. LAN.This is a 10/100 BaseT auto-detecting Ethernet port for system control through a  
MENU  
ENTER  
data network.  
F. Mic Pod In. Use a Cat. 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors to connect the microphone pods.  
G. Playback In/Record Out. RCA connection to record/playback devices such as a VCR.  
H. Line In/Out. RCA connection to a codec, amplifier or sound card.  
Press once to dial stored numbers.  
When you are in the Phonebook, use this key to delete characters or to  
go back to the previous screen.  
PHONEBOOK  
CLEAR  
Press down or up to navigate through the menu and phonebook.  
Press while on a call to adjust call volume and ringer.  
I. Speaker Output. Use speaker wire to connect these push terminals to the Bose  
DOWN  
UP  
loudspeakers.  
J. Power 12 VDC. Power supply.  
VOLUME  
Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760  
Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760