Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User And Installation Manual

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Page 1 Boardroom one70 User and Installation Manual “walk in and work”...
Page 2 Conven ons Used In This Guide Icons used In This Guide Typographic Conven ons System Requirements Sec on 1: Product Packaging 1.A Boardroom one70 Packaging Overview 1.B Addi onal Equipment Packaging 1.C Codec Cables Sets 1.D Notes & Warnings Sec on 2: Product Placement 2.A Considera ons...
Page 3 13.C Accessing Main Menu 13.D Main Menu Structure 13.E Menu Naviga on 13.F Select Codec Menu 13.G Choosing The Correct Codec 13.H Conﬁ rming Selec on 13.I Saving Selec on And Reboo ng Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 4 Sec on 14: On Screen Error Messages 14.A On Screen error messages 60-61 Sec on 15: Warranty Informa on 15.A Warranty Overview 15.B First Year Advance Replacement 15.C Process 15.D Years 2&3 Return To Base, Return And Replace 15.E Process 15.F Extended 3 Year Warranty 15.G Extended 5 Year Warranty Sec on 16: Environmental &...
Page 5 Welcome...
Page 6 (e.g., a book or sound recording). Every eﬀ ort has been made to ensure that the informa on in this manual is accurate. Ashton Bentley Concepts is not responsible for prin ng or clerical errors. Informa on in this document is subject to change without no ce.
Page 7 Thank you Thank you for choosing the Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70. In this user manual you will ﬁ nd everything you need to quickly set up and operate your new conferencing system. Please be sure to verify with your system administrator that your network is prepared and conﬁ gured correctly prior to installing and using your Boardroom one70.
Page 8: Before We Begin
Before we begin...
Page 9 Important Safety Instruc ons When using your Ashton Bentley equipment, the following safety precau ons should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock or injury to people. • Read and understand all instruc ons provided.
Page 10 Italics Used to emphasise text to show example values or inputs (in this form: <example>) and to show tles of reference documents available from the Ashton Bentley support website and other reference sites. www.ashtonbentley.com Doc No:ABC-506-040738-9929 Rev1...
Page 11 Be sure to follow all manual handling and health and safety guidelines when moving or assembling equipment. More informa on regarding the placement and installa on of an Ashton Bentley system can be found in sec on 2 of this user manual.
Page 12: Product Packaging
1. Product Packaging...
Page 13 1.A - Boardroom one70 Packaging Overview The Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 system is supplied in 20 individual boxes to make movement and storage simple. Each box has an icon iden fying the contents which is referred to during the assembly process.
Page 14 1.B - Addi onal Equipment Packaging In addi on to the Ashton Bentley system, 3rd party equipment will also be supplied, Items such as: • Codec • Cameras • Microphones • Sound Processors • Furniture And as such are supplied in packaging supplied by the various manufacturers.
Page 15: Product Placement
2. Product Placement...
Page 16 2.B - Product Dimensions An o en overlooked aspect of installa on is checking that the system will physically ﬁ t comfortably into the posi on allocated for it. The diagram gives accurate dimension data for the Boardroom one70. 1616.0mm Stand alone base shown below - Slim base also available 2.C - Viewing Angles...
Page 17 Also ensure you have enough people to correctly, and safely, move and assemble the product. 2.I - Power/Data Requirements Ensure that the minimum system requirements are met prior to installa on - please refer to the system requirements. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 18 2.J - AC Power Located on the rear of the chassis is a single IEC power socket and isola ng switch. A single 3m IEC cable (supplied) is all that is required for power. All internal power supplies are rated to 100-230V AC. Please ensure that the power outlet is posi oned near the system.
Page 19: Product Assembly
3. Product Assembly...
Page 20 3.C - Important Assembly Safety Informa on Although the Boardroom one70 is designed to be simple to assemble and conﬁ gure it is essen al that ALL local Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed. It is also recommended that this is a two person opera on which will make the job more eﬃ...
Page 21 3.1 Wall Fixing & Security...
Page 22 3.1.A - Wall Fixing Prepara on and Safety When the slim base is installed then for addi onal stability and security a wall ﬁ xing kit is supplied which tethers the system to a wall/par on. A comprehensive installa on instruc on for the wall ﬁ xing kit (shown right) is available.
Page 23 Using the eight pencil marks as a guide drill the holes Some power tools are required so ensure all equipment safety guidelines are followed. Ensure no electrical cables or other services are run beneath the walls surface prior to drilling. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 24 3.1.F - Bracket adjustment Secure the brackets to the wall by using eight screws (not supplied) ensuring that the brackets are securely ﬁ xed. Various wall materials will require diﬀ erent ﬁ xings so please ensure that suitable ones are used. Once installed, slide the system back into posi on.
Page 25 For addi onal security, conven onal M6 ﬁ xings can be used in place of the AB Knobs. This adds a “Tamper-Proof” element and means that the brackets cannot be easily removed. (Supplied by others) Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
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Page 27: System Wiring
4. System Wiring...
Page 28 4.A - AB Velcro cable es Quickstart Guide The Ashton Bentley Velcro cable es allow the cables to be kept dy and routed around the chassis. Due to the limited space inside the chassis it is worth loca ng the cable es prior to running the cables.
Page 29 (Cables supplied with every product) The Boardroom one70 is supplied as standard with a set of “core cables” which are required to correctly wire the system. These cables are grouped together in a sealed plas c bag. A detailed list of what cables are...
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Page 31 5. Display Panel Connectivity...
Page 32 Please make sure that the connectors are pushed fully home and all retaining screws are in place and secured. This will ensure a good posi ve connec on. Only the Ashton Bentley display supplied is suitable for use with the system. Other screens are not to be used.
Page 33 5.B - VGA - Analogue data input This input is not and should not be connected or used. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 34 5.C - M12 Display Video and Power Take the grey M12 cable and connect one end into the screen output on the Boardroom one70 PSU . Then connect the ma ng end into the display panel as shown below. Please make sure that the connectors are fully pushed home and all retaining screws are in place and secured.
Page 35 To Codec Video Output Please make sure that the connectors are fully pushed home and all retaining screws are in place and secured. This will ensure a good posi ve connec on. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 36 5.E - HDMI - Data via codec input Take the single ended purple HDMI cable and connect it into the purple HDMI output of the abox . Then connect the ma ng brown HDMI connector into the display panel as shown below. Please make sure that the connectors are fully pushed home and all retaining screws are in place and secured.
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Page 38 6. Loudspeaker Connectivity...
Page 39: A Audio Connec On
When the system is powered a green LED will illuminate on the front of each speaker. Please make sure that the connectors are pushed fully home and latched. This will ensure a good posi ve connec on. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 40: B Power Connec On
Plug one end of Right speakers IEC C7 power connector into the loudspeaker and the other end into the receptacle on the abox . The le IEC C7 power connector plugs into the loudspeaker and the other end into the receptacle on the Boardroom one70 PSU www.ashtonbentley.com Doc No:ABC-506-040738-9929 Rev1...
Page 41: C Stereo Loudspeaker Connec Vity
(Detailed in sec on 10) as they may be set very high. CHECK the loudspeakers are turned on. When the system is powered a green LED will illuminate on the front of each speaker. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 42 7. Camera & Codec Connectivity...
Page 43: C Wiring Schema Cs
7.B - Codec Connec vity The codec is supplied with a full set of wiring instruc ons which makes installa on simple. This document is provided, however it can also be located on the Ashton Bentley website; www.ashtonbentley.com/literature Please make sure that the connectors...
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Page 45 8. abox...
Page 46 Dedicated video and audio connec vity are provided for a variety of codecs. The abox receives a presenta on feed from the Ashton Bentley interface-s , then op mises the signal for the local Ashton Bentley display(s).
Page 47 This will corresponding markings found on the ensure a good posi ve connec on. abox Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 48 8.E - abox Rear Panel The Ashton Bentley Boardroom two70 has only two external connec ons. These connec ons are on the rear of the abox and consist of one IEC mains connec on and one network connec on for a network cable.
Page 49 9. Boardroom one70 PSU...
Page 50 9.A - Boardroom one70 PSU connec vity panel The primary func on of the Boardroom one70 PSU is to provide power to the 70” screen however the box has an array of connectors on its top surface and an overview of the panel is detailed below: PSU connec vity overview: 1.
Page 51 10. interface-s...
Page 52 10.A - interface-s overview The interface-s provides input connec vity for one analogue and one digital laptop computer (display and audio). Automa c input sensing, advanced signal format detec on, smooth auto switching and high performance scaling/op misa on. Housed in an ergonomic, stylish surface mounted enclosure complete with a simple seven-bu on control interface providing users with intui ve opera on.
Page 53 The op mum placement is o en found at the head of a table se ng and in easy reach of a minimum of two users. This allows two users to access the laptop inputs located on the side of the unit easily as well as full control of the push bu ons. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 54 10.D - Interface-s Connec vity Digital Video/Audio - HDMI (High-Deﬁ ni on Mul media Interface) allows a digital connec on between a laptop or tablet device(s) and the system. The signal will be automa cally detected and image scaled to ﬁ t the screen. Audio 3.5mm Mini Jack An addi onal audio jack allows analogue audio from another devices to be connected to the loudspeakers...
Page 55 11. interface Button Functionality...
Page 56 Interface Bu on Func onality In addi on to a simple legend and semi-automated func onality, the bu on panel also has mul colored LED’s to help highlight opera onal status. 11.A - Bu on Panel Overview The en re system can be controlled using the seven bu ons: 1.
Page 57 If the ﬁ rst laptop remains connected and displaying a recognised signal, its selec on bu on will now turn blue. You can toggle between the two ac ve sources as desired. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 58 When undertaking a video conference, it is important to know when your microphone is muted. The Ashton Bentley system gathers real- me mute status informa on and displays this on the mute bu on located in the centre of the bu on panel.
Page 59 (videoconference or laptop) to get a signal on screen. A variety of Aux device brackets are available, and specials can be ordered. Please contact your reseller. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 60 11.F - Volume Control You can raise or lower the volume of the system by using the bu ons opposite. Changing the volume aﬀ ects only the sound you hear at your local system. Volume Up Press and hold to increase or decrease the local volume.
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Page 62: Initial Power Up
12. Initial Power Up...
Page 63 G. Conﬁ gure the abox to the correct codec mode via the Ashton Bentley interface unit (See sec on 13 for more informa on). H. Conduct internal videoconferencing tes ng and observe all video, audio and camera func ons are as per speciﬁ...
Page 64 12.B - Start Up Messaging On ini al power up the screen module will display the Ashton Bentley copyright and patent details together with the Ashton Bentley ﬁ rmware version installed as well as the systems IP address. “Copyright Ashton Bentley – All rights reserved – Patent Applica on No. 1208601.3”...
Page 65 If the system should fail to boot correctly please contact your re seller or Ashton Bentley Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 66 13. abox setup...
Page 67 • Overview The Ashton Bentley product range has been designed to be compa ble with most makes and models of codec and camera currently available. To conﬁ gure the system follow the instruc ons below: 13 A. Ini al Power Up At power up the videoconferencing bu on will ﬂ...
Page 68 13.E - Menu Naviga on The main menu displays each of the elements that can be selected in the menu system. These are shown opposite (in order): 13.F - Select Codec Menu The menu system is navigated using the volume up, down, le laptop and mute bu ons on the interface.
Page 69: On-Screen Error Messages
14. On Screen Error Messages...
Page 70 13.A - On Screen Error Messages Most system errors and faults are displayed on screen highligh ng poten al issues to the user. In addi on to the fault, a solu on is also suggested where relevant on how to remedy the issue. Below are examples of some of the key messages.
Page 71 Line 2: codec, but has detected that the codec’s serial Line 4: Error 009 port is password protected. Remove the user name and password protec on from the codec (serial port only). Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 72: Warranty Information
15. Warranty Information...
Page 73 Ashton Bentley. The terms of Ashton Bentley “Total Cover Warranty” do not aﬀ ect your statutory rights, the right to charge for the carriage, appropriate repair and tes ng or a replacement unit.
Page 74 Ashton Bentley. The terms of Ashton Bentley “Total Cover Warranty” do not aﬀ ect your statutory rights, the right to charge for the carriage, appropriate repair and tes ng or a replacement unit.
Page 75 Should that not be possible the faulty system or component will be iden ﬁ ed and you are requested to suitably pack and return the faulty system or component back to Ashton Bentley facility in the UK at your cost. On receipt, Ashton Bentley will inspect and carry out a repair or replacement, and return to the service partner or to the site.
Page 76 16. Environmental & Regulatory Information...
Page 77 Whereby the recycling of all Ashton Bentley products will be provided free of charge. Details of the Ashton Bentley recycling program in your loca on can be obtained by contac ng your Ashton Bentley dealer or distributor. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 78 Compliance & Approvals FCC Class A Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec on against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 79 RoHS Compliance Declara on The Following Ashton Bentley products and components are fully RoHS (Restric on of Hazardous Substances) compliant: Product Name Part No Descrip on Connect One55 C155-B1-A1-I1 Connect one55 with standard base, abox & interface-S Connect One55S C155-B2-A1-I1 Connect one55 with slimline base, abox &...
Page 80: Technical Data
17. Technical Data...
Page 81 Ac ve system management automates the laptop input, screen control, sleep/call mode and power func ons allowing users to simply walk in, plug in and present or connect. Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 82 16.E - Conﬁ gura ons The Boardroom one70 has been op mised to accommodate a variety of codecs. For further details please refer to our website www.ashtonbentley.com\boardroom170compatability.html 16.F - General Power Supply...
Page 83: Appendix
18. Appendix...
Page 84 55” Displays Connec Connec Connect one55 Connect two55 70” Displays Boardro Boardroom two70 Boardroom one70 table table for7 table for9 www.ashtonbentley.com Doc No:ABC-506-040738-9929 Rev1...
Page 85 Media connect55 range Boardroom three70 range telepresence Ashton Bentley Boardroom one70 User and Installa on Manual...
Page 86 Tel: +44 (0)207 947 4050 © 2011-2016 Ashton Bentley Concepts. All rights reserved. Ashton Bentley®, the Ashton Bentley logo and the names and marks associated with Ashton Bentley’s products are trademarks and/or service marks of Ashton Bentley Concept’s and are registered and/or common law marks in the United States and various other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respec ve owners. No por on hereof may be reproduced or transmi ed in any form...

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