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Page 2 - iii; RAV; ii; Table of Contents; Warranty information can be found on the ClearOne website.

iii Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 RAV — Table of Contents ii Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 The RAV 600/900 . . ....

Page 3 - Introduction

Page 4 - Unpacking; Note; Services and support; Technical support

Introduction — The RAV 600/900 3 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Unpacking Carefully remove all components of the RAV system from the packaging. Ensure that youreceived the following items: RAV 600/900 Note : Rack mount ears are attached to the Mixer box. Refer to th...

Page 5 - Key Functions; Mixer; Front; These LEDs represents audio from all inputs.; Back; . RJ-11 connection to an analog telephone jack and an analog; Product Overview; Function; Key; LCD Icon

RF (Radio Frequency) Controller The RF controller allows you to manage all calls, program user preferences and adjust settings for your RAV. Key Functions MUTE CONFERENCE ON/OFF FLASH REDIAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 # * ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ HELP LINE PAUSE MENU ENTER DOWN UP PHONEBOOK CLEAR ...

Page 6 - Basic Room Design for RAV; Microphones; Microphone Pods; Press to mute or unmute all microphones in the RAV system.; Basic Room Design

Introduction — Basic Room Design 7 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Basic Room Design for RAV To ensure best microphone and loudspeaker placement (ceiling- or wall-mount), please usethe following guidelines. For more information on Room Design, or to view the RAV onli...

Page 7 - Ceiling-mount loudspeakers; Use the provided cables.; Installation Overview

Introduction — Installation Overview 9 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Introduction — Basic Room Design 8 Loudspeakers Ceiling-mount loudspeakers For best performance, ceiling loudspeakers should be installed directly above the microphonepods. If you have a RAV 900 w...

Page 8 - System Requirements for RAV-Ware; Network Information; Component

11 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Introduction — Installation Overview 10 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 System Requirements for RAV-Ware Note : Using a USB to serial adapter is not recommended. Network Information To use RAV over a...

Page 9 - Connecting the RAV

Page 10 - Audio conferencing; To set up audio conferencing; Basic Connections

15 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Connecting the RAV — Basic Connections 14 Connecting the RAV — Basic Connections 3. Connect the second and third microphone pod using the 12' Cat. 5 cables. (Third microphone on the RAV 900 only). 4. Connect the speakers to the mixe...

Page 11 - Attach the external antenna and turn it it is upright.; Set

Connecting the RAV — Basic Connections 17 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 9. Attach the external antenna and turn it it is upright. 10. Insert four AAA batteries into the RF controller. Figure 2.9. Attach external antenna TELEPHONE LINE RS-232 SET 16 Connecting the R...

Page 12 - To connect to a sound card; on the RAV mixer to the line out on a sound card.; To connect to amplifier; Using an RCA cable, connect the; Connecting video codecs, amplifiers and sound cards; To connect to a video codec; on the RAV mixer to the line out on a video; Auxiliary Devices

Connecting the RAV — Auxiliary Devices 19 To connect to a sound card 1. Using an RCA cable, connect the Line In on the RAV mixer to the line out on a sound card. 2. Using an RCA cable, connect the Line Out on the RAV mixer to the line in on a sound card. To connect to amplifier • Using an RCA cable,...

Page 13 - Connecting for serial control; To connect a computer serial port; Connecting for USB control; To connect a computer through the USB port; Connecting VCRs and DVD players; To connect to record/playback; Connecting PTZ cameras; To add a camera

21 20 Connecting the RAV — Auxiliary Devices Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Connecting for serial control You can connect a computer or a control device, such as an AMX or Crestron, to the RAVmixer through the serial control port. See the page 78 for a list of the s...

Page 14 - Digital phones; To connect to a digital phone; Connect the converter's power adapter into an electrical outlet.

23 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 22 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Digital phones If you have a digital (PBX) telephone service, you need to run an analog extension from thePBX (recommended for best performance) or use a digital-to...

Page 15 - Software Configuration

Page 16 - Menus and Toolbar; : Quickly access the configuration windows for the RAV system by; Status Indicators; Getting started with RAV-Ware

RAV-Ware — Introduction RAV-Ware — Introduction 27 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 26 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 RAV-Ware overview ClearOne’s RAV-Ware software provides an easy interface for configuring system settingsand customi...

Page 17 - Open; To import a file

RAV-Ware — Introduction 29 RAV-Ware files You can save current RAV-Ware files, create new files, edit existing files and import filesusing the menus and toolbar icons. When connected to a RAV unit, any changes made to aRAV-Ware file are updated immediately within the RAV unit. The file must be saved...

Page 18 - Network Find; To open the Network Find; Communication Settings; To open Communication Settings; Configuring System Settings

RAV-Ware — Configuring System Settings 31 RAV-Ware — Introduction 30 Network Find Network Find allows you to connect to any RAV system on your network using its IPaddress or a unique network name. Use Network Find to access RAV units not listed in theConnections pane, but which reside on the same ne...

Page 19 - Regional Settings; Yes; Telephone Settings; clearone

RAV-Ware — Configuring System Settings RAV-Ware — Configuring System Settings Regional Settings In the Regional Settings window, you can configure the date and time to ensure an accuratetime stamp on log files. To open Regional Settings • Click the Regional Settings icon in the Configuration screen....

Page 20 - Mic Pod; Customizing RAV Components; Level; volume

RAV-Ware — Configuring System Settings RAV-Ware — Customizing RAV Components 35 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 34 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Your RAV system is pre-configured for optimal audio quality right out of the box. Howev...

Page 21 - Mixer Console; Effects of using an external amplifier

RAV-Ware — Customizing RAV Components RAV-Ware — Customizing RAV Components 37 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 36 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Mixer Console The Mixer Console allows you to create audio mixes for the different outpu...

Page 22 - Adjusting Line Input/Output settings; To access line input settings; To access line output settings; Preconfigured video codecs, amplifiers and sound cards; To select a pre-configured line-level device; button to display preconfigured devices.; Line Input and Output

RAV-Ware — Configuring Auxiliary Devices RAV-Ware — Configuring Auxiliary Devices 39 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 38 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Adjusting Line Input/Output settings If your device is not listed in the Device To...

Page 23 - Adjusting Record/Playback settings; Record; Preconfigured record/playback devices

RAV-Ware — Configuring Auxiliary Devices RAV-Ware — Configuring Auxiliary Devices 41 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 40 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Adjusting Record/Playback settings If your device is not listed in the Device Tool...

Page 24 - Phonebook; Zoom In; Camera Controls

RAV-Ware — Configuring Auxiliary Devices RAV-Ware — Dialer and Phonebook Usage 43 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 42 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 To test camera presets 1. Select the camera you are testing. 2. Click Run Preset for ...

Page 25 - Dialer; To make a call

RAV-Ware — Phonebook and Dialer Usage RAV-Ware — Phonebook and Dialer Usage 45 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 44 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 To make a call from the phonebook 1. Using the mouse, select the number in the phonebook...

Page 26 - Event Log; System Checks; Click the; Advanced Features

RAV-Ware — Advanced Features RAV-Ware — Advanced Features 47 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 46 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Event Log The Event Log keeps record of a user-selectable events. You select which events you wantrecorded...

Page 28 - Using the RAV

Page 29 - Conference

Using the RAV — Using the Controller 53 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Using the RAV — Using the Controller 52 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Managing Calls Most phone specific functions, such as dialing a call or adding a phonebook...

Page 30 - Using the Phonebook from the RF Controller; Accessing the menu; To access the menu; Programming Phone Preferences; To add a Phonebook entry; Save; To edit a Phonebook entry; Save; To delete a Phonebook entry; Add

Using the RAV — Programming Phone Preferences 55 Using the Phonebook from the RF Controller The Phonebook stores up to 20 names and numbers. You can add, edit and delete any of thecontacts. Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Using the RAV — Programming Phone Preferences...

Page 31 - Ringer Level

Configuration The configuration menu provides options for selecting countries, languages and RF as well asconfiguring the Flash setting. To select a Country 1. Press to access the menu options. 2. Scroll to Configuration and press . 3. Press again to select Country. 4. Select the country where the R...

Page 33 - To check the RAV version; Version; To view the IP address; IP Address

61 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Using the RAV — Programming Phone Preferences 60 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 To check the RAV version 1. Press to access the menu options. 2. Scroll to Configuration and press . 3. Scroll to Vers...

Page 34 - Web Interface

Page 35 - Dial; To open the dialer window; Accessing the web interface

Web Interface — Overview 65 Dial You can make all your calls from the Dialer in the web interface. You can dial a number,redial the last dialed call and disconnect calls. You can also use flash settings, mute themicrophones and adjust volume. To open the dialer window • Click the Dial button in the ...

Page 37 - Log Out; System Check; To open the system checks; To run system checks

Web Interface — Overview 69 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Web Interface — Overview 68 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Log Out • Click the Log Out button. • Click Yes, Log Out. -Or- No, Go Back to return to the main screen. System Ch...

Page 38 - Appendix

Page 39 - Controller; To improve signal strength; Troubleshooting

Unplug all components before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft,damp cloth to clean the microphones and controller. If storing for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Appendix — Maintenance Appendix — Troubleshooting 73 Controller Controller doesn't communicate...

Page 40 - Speakers; Check the equalization for the loudspeakers in RAV-Ware.; General; Pinouts

Appendix — Pinouts 75 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendix — Troubleshooting 74 Speakers Neither speakers play Check that the wires are properly connected. Check the audio mixer in RAV-Ware to ensurethe audio is routed to the loudspeakers. Bass and treble are wea...

Page 41 - Specifications

Appendix — Specifications 77 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 76 Appendix — Specifications Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Dimensions Mixer (WxDxH) 17" x 7.5" x 2"(43.2 cm x 19.1 cm x 5.1 cm) RF Controller (WxDxH) 10.5"...

Page 42 - Conventions; Convention; DEVICE; Command structure; Example; Groups and channels; Type ID; Group; Serial Commands

Appendix — Serial Commands 79 Appendix — Serial Commands 78 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 The RAV 600 and RAV 900 accept serial commands through the telnet, RS-232 serial portor USB. The commands in t...

Page 43 - Meter type definitions; Serial command error codes

Appendix — Serial Commands 81 Appendix — Serial Commands 80 Meter type definitions Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Alpha Numeric Level positionfor Mic Pods Level position for Line Inputs Level position for Outputs Level position for Telco Transmits Level position for...

Page 44 - AARINGS - Number of Rings to Auto Answer On

Appendix — Serial Commands 83 AA - Auto Answer Enable/ Disable This command selects/reports the setting of auto answer. ARGUMENT DETAILS Name Type Size Values Units Channel Channel 1 See Group and Channels Group Group 1 17 (R) Value Unsigned Integer 2 0 = Off1 = On2 = Toggle(Null to query in text) B...

Page 45 - ACONN - Audible Connect / Disconnect Indication

Appendix — Serial Commands 85 AEC - Acoustic Echo Canceller enable/ disable This command selects/reports the setting of Acoustic Echo Canceller. ARGUMENT DETAILS Name Type Size Values Units Channel Channel 1 See Group And Channels Group Group 1 3 (M) Value Unsigned Integer 2 0 = Off1 = On2 = Toggle(...

Page 48 - CAMPOSITION - Camera Position

Appendix — Serial Commands 91 CAMSWITCHLAG - Camera Switch Time Lag This command set the switch time lag for voice tracking. ARGUMENT DETAILS Name Type Size Values Units Value Unsigned Float 4 0.00 - 5.00 S BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND ID: 76 NUMBER OF ARGUMENTS: 1 ARGUMENT FORM: <Value> TEXT F...

Page 50 - DEVICE - Device Identification Label

Appendix — Serial Commands 95 DIAL - DTMF Dialing This command dials a DTMF sequence or reports back the last sequence dialed. ARGUMENT DETAILS Name Type Size Values Units Channel Channel 1 See Group and Channels Group Group 1 17 (R) Reserved 2 0 Number String 44 1 - 44 Chars of '0' - '9', 'A' - 'D'...

Page 61 - Electrical Safety Advisory; IC Compliance; FCC Part 68 Compliance

If you experience problems with this equipment, contact ClearOne Communications, 1825 ResearchWay, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119, or by phone at (800) 945-7730 for repair and warranty information. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company mayrequest you disconnect...

Page 62 - European Compliance; EC Declaration of Conformity

119 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 118 Appendix — Compliance Telecommunications Terminal Equipment: 73/23/EEC "Low Voltage Directive (LVD)": IEC 60950-1: 2003 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. Radio Equipmen...

Page 63 - Index

Appendix — Index 121 RAV Components 35 Camera Controls 42 presets 42 Line Input and Output 38 equalization 39preconfigured devices 38volume 39 Loudspeakers 36 ClearEffect 36equalization 36volume 36 Microphones 35 acoustic echo cancellation 35ALC 35noise cancellation 35volume 35 Mixer 37 Record and P...