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TELEPHONE 1.800.283.59361.801.974.3760 FAX 1.801.974.3669 EMAIL [email protected] ON THE WEB www.clearone.com CHAT 50 USER’S MANUAL CLEARONE PART NO. 800-159-001. FEBRUARY 2008 (REV. 2.1) © 2008 ClearOne Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part ofthis document may be reproduced in a...
Page 3 - TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION; Recovering from an Interrupted
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package Contents . . ....
Page 5 - P R O D U C T O V E R V I E W; TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Chapter 1: Introduction 1 P R O D U C T O V E R V I E W Thank you for purchasing the ClearOne Chat 50 personal speaker phone. The Chat 50 is a portable audioperipheral that connects to a wide variety of devices for hands-free communications and audio playback. You can use the Chat 50 with a variety ...
Page 6 - I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N F O R M AT I O N; Save these instructions.
2 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N F O R M AT I O N Read the safety instructions before using this product. This personal speaker phone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. You must make alternative arrangements fortelephone acces...
Page 7 - PA C KA G E C O N T E N T S; R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T S & A C C E S S O R I E S
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 PA C KA G E C O N T E N T S The illustration below shows the parts that ship in the box with each model of the Chat 50. (Figure 1.1).Contact your dealer for replacement parts and accessories. > Note: ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment...
Page 8 - CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED; I N S TA L L I N G T H E C H AT S O F T WA R E F O R W I N D O W S
CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED > Note: The following instructions show Windows XP screenshots. However, the installation procedureis the same for Windows XP and all versions of Windows Vista. 4 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 I N S TA L L I N G T H E C H AT S O F T WA R E F O R W I N D O W S 1. Inser...
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Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 7 6. The Installing ClearOne Chat screen appears (Figure 2.6). 7. The Device Driver Installation Wizard screen appears. Click Next> to install the Chat software drivers forWindows. (When you first connect the Chat 50 to the USB port on your PC, ther...
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8 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 2: Getting Stared 8 8. After the Chat software device drivers are successfully installed, the Driver Name and Status appear in theDevice Driver Installation Wizard screen (Figure 2.8). Click Finish to complete the installation. 9. The Installation Complete s...
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Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 9 I N S TA L L I N G T H E C H AT S O F T WA R E F O R A P P L E O S X 1. Insert the Chat 50 Installation & Documentation CD. 2. Navigate to the Mac Application folder on the CD. 3. Double-click on the Chat1.0.1.dmg file. 4. The computer creates a ...
Page 14 - C O N N E C T I N G A N D C O N F I G U R I N G YO U R C H AT 5 0 ( U S B -W I N D O W S )
10 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 2: Geting Started 10 C O N N E C T I N G A N D C O N F I G U R I N G YO U R C H AT 5 0 ( U S B -W I N D O W S ) 1. Use the included USB cable to connect the Chat 50 to a USB port on your computer (Figure 2.11). 2. The status LED on the front of the Chat 50 ...
Page 16 - Click Apply to Chat to apply the audio settings to the Chat 50.
12 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 2: Geting Started 12 8. Select a manufacturer or device type in the Select 2nd column. If your specific device is not listed, selecteither the Other or the All option. The Chat software populates the Select 3rd column based on yourselection (Figure 2.16). 9...
Page 17 - Optimizing Sound Quality; Using The Chat Application With Pre-Defined Device Settings; If not already open, start the Chat application.
Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 13 12. If you will be using your Chat 50 with external devices, such as a cell phone, MP3 player, or desktop video conferencing device, connect it using the connection diagrams on pages 13 through 16 (optional). > Note: When connecting to an analog ...
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14 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 2: Geting Started 14 8. While the caller is still on the phone, count from 1 to 10 in a normal voice. Ask the caller if they can hearyou clearly. Click and move the Output slider until the caller can hear you clearly. Repeat the test count asneeded to find ...
Page 20 - Connecting Chat 50 to an MP3 Player
16 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 2: Geting Started 16 Connecting Chat 50 to an MP3 Player 1. Using the included power supply (Chat USB Plus, International, and Global Traveller models only), connectthe Chat 50 to a power outlet (Figure 2.19). 2. Using a ClearOne MP3 accessory cable (availa...
Page 21 - Connecting Chat 50 to a Desktop Video Conferencing Device
Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 17 Connecting Chat 50 to a Desktop Video Conferencing Device In addition to using the Chat 50 with PC-based webcams and video conferencing applications via USB, youcan also use it with stand-alone video conferencing devices. 1. Using the supplied power...
Page 22 - D E V I C E S E T U P; CHAPTER 3: USING THE CHAT APPLICATION
18 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 3: Using The Chat Application 18 D E V I C E S E T U P Device Setup configures the Chat 50 for use with specific devices to ensure optimal sound quality. Toconfigure the Chat 50, use the procedure shown below (refer to Figure 3.1 for all steps). 1. Select a...
Page 23 - M Y D E V I C E S; Applying Audio Settings to the Chat 50
Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 19 M Y D E V I C E S The My Devices screen displays the devices you have configured for the Chat 50 (Figure 3.2) . Applying Audio Settings to the Chat 50 Select the device you wish to use with the Chat 50, then click the Apply to Chat button to apply t...
Page 24 - U P DAT E F I R M WA R E
20 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 3: Using The Chat Application 20 U P DAT E F I R M WA R E Clicking the Update Firmware button displays the update firmware screen (see Figure 3.5). The Update Firmware screen displays the current firmware version, unit name, and checks ClearOne's website fo...
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Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 23 H E L P The Help button (see Figure 3.9) provides the following options: • Click Help to activate the online help file. • Click About to get information about your Chat 50. • Click ClearOne Homepage to visit the ClearOne website using your default w...
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24 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 3: Using The Chat Application 24 Advanced Settings: Audio Settings The Audio Settings screen (Figure 3.11) displays the current audio settings and allows you to change them(Figure 3.11). You can also create custom audio settings for a particular device (see...
Page 29 - View Device Audio Settings
Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 25 Advanced Settings: Database The Database screen allows you to view devices, create devices, and edit devices in the Device Database.(Figure 3.12). The database includes pre-defined devices with optimal audio settings pre-programmed byClearOne (ident...
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26 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 3: Using The Chat Software 26 Create A New Device To create a new device with custom audio settings, use the following procedure: 1. Click the New button. The Add Settings to Database dialog appears (see Figure 3.14). 2. Adjust the audio settings as needed,...
Page 31 - Deleting Custom Devices; A DVA N C E D S E T T I N G S : LO G; Saving the Log
Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 27 Adjust the audio settings as you wish or click Upload from Chat to upload the Chat 50’s current audio settings. When you are finished editing the record, click OK. If you wish to cancel your edits, click Cancel. Deleting Custom Devices To delete cus...
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28 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 4: Using The Chat 50 28 P O W E R L E D I N D I C AT O R The LED status indicator lights blue when the Chat 50 is connected to a PC or Mac via USB, or when the Chat50 is plugged into AC power. The LED status indicator changes to red when mute is on (Figure ...
Page 33 - C A R I N G F O R YO U R C H AT 5 0; CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 29 C A R I N G F O R YO U R C H AT 5 0 • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on your Chat 50. • Unplug the USB 2.0 cable from the Chat 50 before cleaning. • Unplug the power supply from the wall outlet before cleaning. • Do not use liquid or ae...
Page 34 - R E C O V E R I N G F R O M A N I N T E R R U P T E D F I R M WA R E U P DAT E; Disconnect the USB cable from the Chat 50.
30 Technical Support: 800-283-5936 Chapter 5: Maintenance 30 R E C O V E R I N G F R O M A N I N T E R R U P T E D F I R M WA R E U P DAT E If a firmware update is interrupted by loss of power to the Chat 50, the USB cable being disconnected, or anunexpected programming error, the Chat 50 may not fu...
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Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 31 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Connections USB connector Version 2.0 compatibleType: Mini B External audioType: 3.5mm (1/8”) mini-plugTip: Line output (transmit)Ring: Line input (receive)Sleeve: Ground DC Power Controls Volume upVolume downMicrophone mu...
Page 37 - * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Edgewater Corporate Park South Tower
Chapter 3: Using Chat 50 Configuration Software 33 FCC PART 15/ICES-003 COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada ICES-003. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec...
