TABLE O F C ONTENTS Chapter 1 : Introduction ....................... 6 IN THIS CHAPTER .............................. 6 COLLABORATE PRO 300 OVERVIEW ........................ 6 MAIN FEATURES ..............................
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CALL STATE INDICATIONS ........................... 3 3 USING CALL TONES .............................. 3 4 DATA SHARING .............................. 3 5 Chapter 5 : Quick Dialing M ethods ................... 3 9 ...
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Chapter 8 : Web Access a nd Management ................ 6 6 IN THIS CHAPTER .............................. 6 6 ACCESSING COLLABORATE PRO VIA BROWSER ..................... 6 6 ...
OLLABORATE Pro software. Various accessories, such as a PTZ camera, ClearOne CHAT 150C and DataPoint – can be installed and integrated a s part of the COLLABORATE Pro 300 system.
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COMPARISON TABLE The following table specifies the differences between the various models of COLLABORATE Pro. COLLABORATE Pro 300 Series COLLABORATE Pro 600 Series COLLABORATE Pro 900 Series Max Tx 1080/30 1080/60 ...
Chapter 2 : Getting Started IN THIS CHAPTER Once the COLLABORATE Pro 300 unit is installed, connected a nd turned on, it is ready for use. This chapter describes the following basic operations: ...
Alphanumeric K eypad Command B uttons Navigation arrows and Additional Buttons LPHANUMERIC EYPAD The remote control includes an alphanumeric k eypad with buttons from 0 to 9. In the Dot button you can find the following signs: '.'',', '*', '#', '^', '@', '$', ':', '=', '-', '_'.
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Button Image Button Name Command Recording N/A Streaming N/A Settings Open the settings menu Mute Video Temporarily disable the local video camera and its transmission Delete ...
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU The on-screen menu enables you to navigate COLLABORATE Pro options prior to and during a videoconference call. The main menu is accessed using the remote control (see Using the Remote Control).
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To access a category/option: Press OK when the category/option i s selected (highlighted in orange).
SYSTEM ICONS The following icons indicate the different behaviors of the system. Icon Image Meaning Mute Speaker Mute Microphone Far End Microphone Mute No Network ...
DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION Whenever t he COLLABORATE Pro unit is turned on, you can view the system status details. Different details are displayed when the unit is in idle state or in an ongoing videoconference session.
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MAC Address – MAC address of the COLLABORATE Pro unit IP Address – IP Address of the COLLABORATE Pro unit, as automatically assigned by the DHCP server or as manually configured via Settings>Admin>IP. You can use this IP Address to access and manage the unit via a browser (see Accessing COLLABORATE Pro ...
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COLLABORATE SETUP When system is loaded for the first time (after restore defaults), the setup wizard is displayed on screen in order to configure the basic settings: 1. General: ...
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Obtain Address from DHCP Server – Select the checkbox t o obtain an IP Address from a DHCP server. IP Address – Set the IP Address for this system. If using a DHCP server, the ...
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Enter your organization proxy server address. For any assistance use your organization’s network manager. 4. License: ...
Chapter 3 : Configuration B asics IN THIS CHAPTER This chapter explains the basic configuration options and includes the following sections: Configuring the Audio ...
To configure the audio settings: 3. In the Audio Settings window, set the following properties of the selected audio input. USB devices can be used if the system supports external USB hardware. • Audio Input – Verify CHAT 150C is your audio input device. ...
To configure the camera settings: 2. In the Camera Settings window, select the correct options from the Source. NOTE: COLLABORATE Pro supports P TZ cameras o nly. 2. Optional: S et the percentage (%) of Color, Contrast, B rightness, a nd Hue. You can leave the default settings of these parameters ...
To configure the basic display settings: 1. Display Mode (Configured automatically) – Single Mode – Both videoconference p arties are displayed on a single screen. o ...
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2. In the System Settings window, set the following options and parameters Obtain Address from DHCP Server – Select the checkbox t o obtain an IP Address from a DHCP server. ...
Wi-Fi SETTINGS You can use “Collaborate Share” feature via external Wi-Fi network while your system is located in the corporation LAN network. To access the Wi-Fi settings: 1. Press OK on the remote control. The main menu appears. ...
Once Wi-Fi was set and connected ,verify that the “Collaborate Share” sender is located with the same Collaborate Pro 300 WiFi network. Load “Collaborate Share” sender application and select the Collaborate Pro 300 receiver from the list. ...
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To configure the updates settings: 1. Automatic Check For Updates – Choose this option for often update check. If an update is available, you will get a proper message on screen and you can choose to update or ...
Chapter 4 : Video Collaboration IN THIS CHAPTER This chapter explains the video collaboration basics and options using COLLABORATE Pro, and includes the following sections: Starting Calls ...
STARTING LAN CALLS You can start a manual call to a network IP Address that you type in the New Call bar. To start a call using the manual dialer: 1. Select Conference > SIP / H.323 Call. The New Call bar appears. ...
When the call is answered o n the far end, the system switches to the Call mode. AUTO-ANSWERING CALLS The auto-answer o ption is found in the Call Settings window (see Call Settings). When the auto-answer ...
UAL ODE Two screens: one showing the output of the local video camera, and a second screen showing the output of the remote video camera. When Secondary Display Used For Data Only is checked, the conference will be in a single mode.
CALL STATE INDICATIONS Various call states are represented b y icons on the screen when videoconferencing is taking place. GUI Icon Indication The current call is encrypted ...
DATA SHARING Data Sharing can be accessed via the menu or via Data on the remote control. Data Sources are selected inside the Presentation menu. Press Data a second time to stop the data sharing.
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W HARING IRELESS You can view and share your PC desktop or any open application via network using Collaborate Share feature. To define wireless settings, please follow the Presentation settings. To view and share wireless: 1.
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Play Resume the paused shared
Full view Switch the Collaborate share to full view Compact view Switch the Collaborate share to normal view
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Sharing Data with Audio When sharing a PC, Collaborate Pro is mixing the audio channels into one channel so the data audio as well as unit microphone could be heard. During the sharing, the volume buttons control ...
Chapter 5 : Quick Dialing Methods IN THIS CHAPTER This chapter describes the different quick dialing methods that are available in COLLABORATE Pro, and includes the following sections: Using the Contacts ...
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CONTACTS SING THE VIA THE EW ALL AR You can select the Contacts from the New Call bar. To select the Contacts via the New Call bar: 1. Select SIP / H.323 Call or Spontania Meeting on the main menu. The New Call bar, appears.
1. In the Contacts, select the contact you want to delete, select Delete and then press OK. The following message is displayed: "Are you sure?" 2. Select Yes to delete, or No to cancel. ...
press OK. The following message is displayed when clearing all: "Are you sure?" 3. Select Yes to delete, or No to cancel. USING Directory The Directory i s an external directory which can be used for calling. If you are registered in the Directory, you can view the Directory ...
Chapter 6 : Advanced Settings IN THIS CHAPTER This chapter covers the advanced s ettings for COLLABORATE Pro, and includes the following sections: Preference Settings ...
PREFERENCE SETTINGS The preference s ettings define general system properties. To configure preference s ettings: 1. Select Settings>General> Preference. The preference S ettings window appears. ...
CALL SETTINGS In the Call Settings window you can define miscellaneous t echnical s ettings that affect how video collaboration c alls are performed by default. To configure call settings 1.
PRESENTATION SETTINGS To configure the presentation settings: 1. Select Settings>General> Presentation. The Presentation Settings window appears. 2. In the Presentation Settings window the following properties can be configured: ...
, t he Directory S ettings provide a way to register with a Directory. NOTE: Directory s ettings are available o nly in COLLABORATE Pro systems that are not managed by a ClearOne COLLABORATE Central. To configure the Directory settings: ...
NOTE: For more information a bout ClearOne’s C OLLABORATE
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Central server, its installation a nd configuration, refer to the COLLABORATE Central User Guide. To configure a connection t o a COLLABORATE Central server or to a gatekeeper s erver: 1. Select Settings>Advanced>H.323.
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Tunneling (not available w hen working with a gatekeeper) - This selection o should be selected manually f or ClearOne P roprietary T unneling. T he default tunneling p ort is configured by the System Administrator (see NetPoint/ ...
NOTE: The COLLABORATE Central >Invite option is available o n the menu only when COLLABORATE Central mode is active. 2. Type in the participant COLLABORATE Central alias/IP number, and select Invite. The call is connected.
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2. In the SIP Settings window, set the following options and parameters: Use Proxy –...
FIREWALL SETTINGS The Firewall Network Settings contain your system's identification configuration on the local network. NAT helps protect a LAN from exposure to unwanted t raffic by providing one single external address to remote users. NAT uses a system of local and external addresses to hide a LAN's users from other networks.
Tunneling Port – The default tunneling p ort is 443. Tunneling i s available only when working with COLLABORATE Central. Use HTTP Proxy – If your organization uses Proxy server, configure in the Proxy ...
Chapter 7 : Spontania IN THIS CHAPTER Spontania is a unified group video conference and collaboration software. It provides a full range of real-time communication and collaboration. STARTING / JOINING A SPONTANIA MEETING ...
SPONTANIA SETTINGS During a Spontania meeting you can change the settings according to your permissions. 1. Audio Settings: ...
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2. Camera Settings: Source Choose one or more cameras to share in the meeting. : ...
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4. Call Settings (Available only for moderator): Application: shows the general configuration of quality for the signal transmission in the participants’ a pplication sharing service. It is divided into 3 fields: ...
Icon - appears on the left of each user’s name. It shows the quality of connection for that user. To activate any of the Spontania communication and collaboration services for a participant, ...
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TELNET API (SPONTANIA) The Telnet commands allow you to communicate with a remote computer that is using the Telnet protocol. You can run telnet without parameters in order to enter the telnet context, indicated by the Telnet prompt (telnet>).
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Start camera movement pan, Direction: camerastart camerastart u tilt, zoom in different direction u – up camerastart u p d – down l – left ...
Chapter 8 : Web A ccess and Management IN THIS CHAPTER This chapter explains how to access COLLABORATE Pro via a browser and use the Web- based GUI for viewing sessions/files, and configuring the unit from a remote location or via the ...
from your LAN. To access COLLABORATE Pro via a browser: 1. Open your browser. 2. In the browser’s address bar, type the direct IP Address of the COLLABORATE Pro unit. The COLLABORATE Pro Web login page appears. For example: http://172.100.100.25 ...
2. Copy and paste the license key (a long text-based string) that you received from ClearOne i nto the License Key text box, and then click Apply. Once the license key is applied, you can view which features/functionalities a re ...
License Key – The generated license code supplied by ClearOne. SENDING RUNNING TEXT IN A CALL During a video collaboration c all, you can type and send a text message to the person(s) with ...
2. Click Browse a nd then select the ClearOne-provided f ile that contains the newer software version. 3. Click Upgrade. T he system upgrade is performed and then the system reboots. ...
PERFORMING SYSTEM BACKUP The Backup option, using the remote controller, takes a snapshot o f the current COLLABORATE Pro configuration. I t is recommended to take backup snapshots every time a configuration change is made. ...
4. Using the remote control to enter letters and numbers, e nter the Backup name and click on the Create b utton to create the backup file of the configuration. 5.
ACCESS TO SYSTEM RECOVERY WITH USB DEVICE In addition to web server, you can reach recovery mode with designated USB device. 1. Connect Recovery USB and a keyboard to the system. 2. Restart you system (Settings > Power > Restart). 3.
Chapter 9 : Telnet Commands The Telnet commands allow you to communicate with a remote computer that is using the Telnet protocol. You can run telnet without parameters in order to enter the telnet context, indicated by the Telnet prompt (telnet>).
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Key Description Arguments Example Stop camera movement Direction: camerastop camerastop s z spt – stop pan tilt sz – stop zoom ...
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sharelaptop Sharelaptop start Share DataPoint when it is Parameter: connected to the unit. start stop sharewireless sharewireless start Start wireless sharing when Parameter: ...
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remotecontrol remotecontrol 1 Commit a remote control 1 Status command 2 Data 3 Phone Book 4 Help 5 Near Far 6 Camera Control 7 Preset Recall 8 Preset Set ...
Chapter 10: Specifications The following are the COLLABORATE Pro specifications. Video Specifications Transmission Speed SIP / H.323: 64 Kbps - 4Mbps Video Standards H.261, H.263, H.263+/++, H.264 ...
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AES is NIST validation Firewall traversal using NetPoint H.460 protocol and ClearOne Tunneling proprietary protocol NAT – Network Address Translation Supports restricted access to users via admin ...
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Environmental 0 - 40°C temperature 15 - 80% humidity Universal Power Supply: o Input 100~240VAC@1.8A o Frequency 50/60 Hz PS Output / Appliance Input: 19VDC@6.32A Max ...
Chapter 1 1: Network Requirements IN THIS CHAPTER In order to operate a videoconferencing via the network, some network settings must be set by your network manager.
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The Collaborate Pro can be registered to NetPoint firewall traversal server. The NetPoint server allows end points behind firewalls to communicate with other end points, both in WAN and behind other firewalls (NetPoint server address can be provided by ClearOne representative). ...
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