User Guide TIM-1000 (Tracking Intelligent Microphone)
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Audinate®, the Audinate logo and Dante® are registered trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd. Disclaimer This User Guide is written for users of the TIM-1000 Intelligent Tracking Microphone, to assist in installation and operation. It is not intended to be a detailed source of information.
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5. Do not install in a totally confined area where there is no air movement over the back of the unit; 6. Do not install the product near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, etc…; 7. Only use the attachments supplied, specified or recommended by Clockaudio. Assurez-vous que les instructions de sécurité suivantes sont suivies. Si le produit est réédité...
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Warning! Do not remove the covers as there is sensitive equipment inside. Only Clockaudio Ltd or its approved service engineers are permitted to service this equipment. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Attention! Ne retirez pas les couvercles, car il y a du matériel sensible à l’intérieur. Seul Clockaudio Ltée ou ses techniciens agréés sont autorisés à...
Contents Overview ............................1 Package Contents ..........................2 Contents of the TIM-1000-CM (Ceiling Mount version) ............2 Contents of TIM-1000-PM (Pole Mount version) ..............3 Installation ............................4 Ceiling tile mount installation ....................4 Pole mount installation ......................6 Connecting to TIM-1000 ......................9 Adding additional units ......................
The Tracking Intelligent Microphone (TIM) breaks the mould for ceiling microphones. Designed for use in AV conference and huddle room applications, TIM-1000 provides unparalleled performance. With automatic tracking of participants within the meeting room, TIM-1000 unshackles them to freely move around the room. Introducing the unique Adaptive Proximity Tracking (APT) technology, and noise suppression, TIM-1000 captures and delivers the best possible sound.
2 Package Contents Contents of the TIM-1000-CM (Ceiling Mount version) The Ceiling Mount version of TIM-1000 comes in a single carton. This user guide and cardboard template for cutting hole in ceiling (not shown below) are also located in this carton.
Contents of TIM-1000-PM (Pole Mount version) The Pole Mount version of TIM-1000 comes in two cartons. This user guide is located in Carton #1. TIM-1000 trim ring TIM-1000 top packaging foam cover TIM-1000 product TIM-1000 bottom packaging foam cover Bag containing...
In either case, the distance from the microphone front face to the ground shall be no more than 2.45m or 8 feet. TIM-1000 is easy to install using the guide below. Pickup area of the product is 9.1m or 30ft diameter.
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Vissez les quatre vis dans le couvercle du plafond. Ceci fait pivoter les pinces de fixation de TIM-1000 au plafond. Align the pip on TIM-1000’s front face with the Align trim ring hole in the trim ring and clip it in gently.
être connecté au PoE. Le câble de contrôle (qui n’a pas besoin d’être PoE) se connecte à CTRL1. Connect the metal bracket to TIM-1000’s body using 4 x M4 screws (supplied). Reliez le support en métal au corps du TIM- 1000 à...
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Dévissez les quatre pinces de fixation du support de plafond, car elles ne sont pas nécessaires. Align the pip on TIM-1000’s front face with the hole in the trim ring and clip it in gently. Align trim ring hole with “pip”...
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Therefore, once units are powered up, a DHCP server shall be available to provide TIM-1000 with a control and data ports’ IP addresses. If no DHCP server is available, the data port will obtain its IP address using link local (i.e. in the address range of 169.254.xxx.xxx).
Connecting to TIM-1000 To display TIM-1000’s web GUI, locate its Control port’s IP address and using a web browser connect to it http::/<Control IP address>/index.php Default password for both Home and Advanced pages is “clockaudio”. Adding additional units For some room configurations, it may be desirable to have more than one TIM-1000. For this scenario, it is possible to add other unit(s) to the room.
Uninstallation of TIM-1000 In the event that TIM-1000 needs to be removed, please follow the following process. 3.6.1 Uninstallation of TIM-1000 Ceiling Mount Insert a small flat-blade screw driver or a small allen key into the hole. Insérez un petit tournevis plat ou une petite clé...
Gently pull out TIM-1000 from the ceiling tile. Retirez doucement le TIM-1000 de la dalle de plafond. Remove the PoE and Control cable(s). Retirez les câbles PoE et de contrôle. PoE port port Control 3.6.2 Uninstallation of TIM-1000 Pole Mount Rotate the TIM-1000’s top cover anti-clockwise...
TIM-1000 Power up sequence When a PoE cable from a live PoE network switch is applied to TIM-1000’s PoE port, the unit powers up indicating the following sequence. 1. The LED ring turns Orange indicating that unit has power and is going through its self-test;...
Home and Advanced tab. To change passwords, on TIM-1000’s web GUI, click on the Advanced tab and log in. At the bottom right hand side of the GUI, click on change password. This will pop-up another window with radio buttons.
5 Understanding the GUI and Features The section below describes all the features of TIM-1000’s GUI and what each one does. When you initially open TIM’s GUI using your favourite browser (compatible browsers are Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox and Chrome), you are presented with a screen with two tabs –...
This is a slider that enables or disables steady state noise suppression from the output. You may still have noise in the vicinity of TIM-1000 but that steady state noise is not transferred to the person at the other end of the output.
Brightness – Clicking in this box and dragging the cursor down varies the brightness of the colour ring on TIM-1000. As the cursor is dragged from the top of the box towards the bottom, the panel’s display changes from white to a darker shade of grey. Brightness can be varied from 100% (maximum brightness) down to 16% with its value displayed at the bottom of the intensity panel.
Device setup Allows TIM-1000 to be set as either Master or Slave unit. In general, if there is only one unit per room, then it has to be set as a Master. However, for areas where you may need to use more than one unit, the other unit(s) can be setup as a Slave device(s).
Once done, the upgrade process will start. Stopping mid-way during the process means no upgrade and product can be booted using the older version. Latest software versions will be available from the www.clockaudio.com under TIM-1000. 5.3.6 Advanced controls Two buttons are displayed here “Change password”...
Password Reset via GUI To change passwords, bring up TIM-1000’s web GUI, click on the Advanced tab and log in with the current password. Click on this field to change passwords At the bottom right hand side of the GUI, click on change password. The change password pop-up window with radio buttons will appear.
Data port to the Dante network. Factory Defaults Reset Switch In the event of forgetting the passwords for the unit, a reset switch is provided on TIM-1000. This reset switch is located on top of the unit and accessible via a pin hole.
7 Configuring TIM-1000 There is not a lot that needs to be configured for TIM-1000. The only things that can be configured are: • Tracking ON/OFF • Noise Suppression ON/OFF • • Light Ring Colour • • IP settings •...
Data network IP addresses. Configuring TIM-1000 on Dante networks TIM-1000 presents itself as a single channel transmit device on Dante Controller. If the single channel is required to connect to multiple locations, it can be configured using Dante Controller.
Ensure that there is minimum of 42 volts DC available at the end of the RJ45 cable that plugs into TIM-1000 and that the PoE switch or Injector is capable of delivering a minimum of 8W. Ensure that a correct and tested Cat5e cable is ...
9 Factory Configuration The following table describes the status of the TIM-1000 after reset. Factory setting or Reset via UDP After s/w install Power-on reset after Button Reset Tracking Retained as set Retained as set Noise Retained as set Retained as set...
10 Specifications Ceiling Mount Pole Mount Dimensions 270mm circular x 75mm high 270mm circular x 150mm high 10.63” circular x 2.95” high 10.63” circular x 5.90” high Weight 3 lbs (1.35 Kg) Approx. 4.5lbs (2.0kg) Ports 3 x RJ45 (1 port requires PoE other 2 Standard ports) Connectivity Use a standard Shielded Cat5e or better Power (supplied via PoE)
The following sections describe the UDP command handling and the commands that are available for TIM-1000. The default port number utilised for the UDP command is set to 49494. All commands shall follow the following rule: <COMMAND><Space><PARAM 1><Space><PARAM 2><Space>…<PARAM 6><CR>...
11.1 ID (Identify Unit) Definition The Identify command is used to permit a given unit to be physically identified. It causes the Power LED on the unit to flash at an approximate rate of 330 milliseconds for ON and same for OFF. Identify command has an ON / OFF parameter and remains in the selected state until a new Identify command (or reset event) is sent to change state.
Where “x” indicates the major version number and “y” the minor version number of the Host’s MCU firmware 11.4 DEFAULTS (Defaults) Definition The DEFAULTS command sets TIM-1000 to a known default state on all settings (see section on Factory Configuration). Syntax DEFAULTS <CR>...
CHxG=y provides the current state for channel x Green LED, y = 0 for inactive, 1 for active CHxB=y provides the current state for channel x Blue LED, y = 0 for inactive, 1 for active CHxSC=y For TIM-1000 y=0 V1.2 2019-06 Page 29 of 35...
11.7 STSB (Set TS Brightness) Definition The STSB command provides for setting the brightness of the Red, Green or Blue LEDs on either ALL or a selected LED. The brightness levels are implemented as a “duty cycle”. The duty cycle is set in 10% increments so valid values are 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100.
11.9 SRGB (Set RGB State) Definition The SRGB State command provides a more granular level for setting the brightness of the Red, Green and Blue LEDs in the LEDs Syntax SRGB <Space> <PARAM 1> <Space> <PARAM 2> <CR> PARAM 1 This parameter defines the LED number.
PARAM 1 This parameter defines how the product slews to the sound source. 0 = OFF ; TIM-1000 works without any proximity tracking 1 = SLOW ; Tracks at a slew rate of approx. 1dB/sec 2 = MEDIUM ; Tracks at a slew rate of approx. 3dB/sec 3 = NORMAL ;...
11.13 EQ (EQ Settings) Definition The EQ command sets the values for each of the equaliser bands on TIM-1000. Syntax EQ<Space><PARAM 1><Space><PARAM 2><CR> PARAM 1 This parameter defines whether it’s the LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH frequency that needs to be set...
The warranty does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs, batteries or consumable items. Any product returned to Clockaudio failing to meet the terms listed will incur a repair and carriage charge. The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions ...
13 Product Disposal At the end of the life of this equipment, dispose of equipment according to local regulations For more information and advice on Clockaudio products please visit the Clockaudio website: www.clockaudio.com Corporate Headquarters: Clockaudio Limited, Wellington Gate, Silverthorne Way,...
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