Summary of Contents for Vialta Beamer BM-80
- Page 1 Beamer BM-80 User’s Guide For the latest cool tips, special offers, and easy online registration, visit www.vialta.com/beamer Please read this User’s Guide.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions ........2 Introduction..............3 What’s Included with your Beamer........3 Installing your Beamer...........4 Installing your Beamer with a Single-Line Phone ..4 Installing your Beamer with a Two-Line Phone ..5 Two-Line Phone with a Single Wall Jack .....6 Two-Line Phone with a Double Wall Jack .... -
Page 4: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your Beamer. This will reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury. • Unplug Beamer from both the power outlet and the wall jack before performing care and maintenance. -
Page 5: Introduction
Please take a moment to fill out the enclosed Warranty Card to activate your warranty. You can also register online at www.vialta.com/beamer What’s Included with your Beamer Everything you need to install your Beamer is included in the package: •... -
Page 6: Installing Your Beamer
Installing your Beamer You can use your Beamer with any home phone, including a cordless phone or a speakerphone, for a hands-free experience. Note: Connect the phone line directly to your Beamer; it is not designed to be used with a PBX (Private Branch Exchange). -
Page 7: Installing Your Beamer With A Two-Line Phone
Your Beamer will display the message “Beamer is now ready.” to let you know when it is ready for you to place or receive a video call. Installing your Beamer with a Two-Line Phone Your Beamer also works with a two-line phone. Be sure to place and receive video calls on Line 1 only. -
Page 8: Two-Line Phone With A Single Wall Jack
Two-Line Phone with a Single Wall Jack If you have a two-line phone that connects to a single wall jack, connect your Beamer to the wall jack and to the L1 or L1/L2 jack on your two-line phone. 1) Unplug the phone cord from your two-line phone and plug it into the LINE IN jack on the back of your Beamer. -
Page 9: Two-Line Phone With A Double Wall Jack
Two-Line Phone with a Double Wall Jack If you have a two-line phone that connects to a double wall jack, connect your Beamer to Line 1 of your double wall jack, and to the L1 or L1/L2 jack on your two-line phone. 1) Unplug the phone cord from the L1 or L1/L2 jack of your two-line phone and plug it into the LINE IN jack on the back of your Beamer. -
Page 10: Placing A Video Call With Your Beamer
Placing a Video Call with your Beamer When placing a call with your Beamer, the person you are calling must also have a Beamer or H.324 compatible device. To maximize your Beamer’s performance capabilities, and to take full advantage of its great features, we highly recommend that both parties use Beamers when placing a video call. - Page 11 Making video connection 3) To send a video image, the receiving party must press their START/VIEWS button. The receiving party should not press their START/VIEWS button until the initial video connection - from you to the person you’re calling - is complete. Combo view 4) To end your video call, simply hang up the phone.
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Page 12: Receiving A Video Call With Your Beamer
Receiving a Video Call with your Beamer 1) Answer the call with the phone connected to Beamer. 2) Follow steps #2 and #3 in Placing a Video Call with your Beamer on page 8. Locating your Beamer’s Features Your Beamer places everything you need right at your fingertips. -
Page 13: Using Your Beamer's Features
Using your Beamer’s Features Start/Views Button Use the START/VIEWS button to start a video call. During a video call, press the START/VIEWS button to step through the three viewing options: • Combo view (see yourself and the other party) • Other Party view (see only the other party) •... -
Page 14: Snapshot Button And Privacy Feature
Snapshot Button and Privacy Feature Use the SNAPSHOT button to send a single high resolution still picture instead of live video. You can continue talking while showing the other party a detailed picture, like a document or photo. You can also use this feature for privacy because the other party sees only the still picture that you sent, not any activity in front of your Beamer. - Page 15 2) When the other party receives the high resolution still picture that you sent, you’ll see “Snapshot sent” on your screen. You won’t see any more messages, but you will see a green snapshot icon as a reminder that you are in Snapshot mode. The other party sees similar status messages indicating the progress of the transmission.
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Page 16: Detail/Movement Button
Detail/Movement Button The DETAIL/MOVEMENT button adjusts the sharpness of the video you see. It is a balance between detail and movement. Press the DETAIL side of the button to increase picture sharpness. Press the MOVEMENT side of the button to see more fluid motion. When you press the DETAIL/MOVEMENT button, an indicator bar shows the current setting. -
Page 17: Brightness Adjustment
When the line quality drops too low to support a video call, Beamer will automatically attempt to improve the connection, which may take up to 20 seconds. During this time a beep and a “Please wait” message will be heard. If the connection has improved enough to support a video call, a second beep will be heard and you may continue your video call. -
Page 18: Tips
Tips Follow these tips to get the best results with your Beamer. Lighting Correct lighting is important for good picture quality. For optimal results, we recommend front or side lighting. A standard desk light should be sufficient. Don’t place lights or mirrors behind you, since they may shine into the camera lens. -
Page 19: Compatibility
H.324 International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standard. Care and Maintenance To keep your Vialta Beamer working and looking good, follow these simple guidelines: • Avoid putting your Beamer near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise. (For example, motors and fluorescent lamps.) -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem What to Do No dial tone on Make sure Beamer’s jack is LINE IN phone connected connected to your phone wall jack and that to Beamer. the phone is connected to Beamer’s PHONE jack. Can’t be heard by Make sure mute is OFF on your phone. -
Page 21: Specifications
8.3 in (H) x 1.9 in (D) x 6.0 in (W) Dimensions Information contained in this User’s Guide is subject to change at any time, and without notice. Vialta®, Beamer™, Phone Video Station™, PVS™, ViDVD™, ViMagazine™ are trademarks of Vialta, Inc. -
Page 22: Service
For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty included in this guide or call Vialta Customer Care at 510-870-3198. Or send email to: support@vialta.com Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference, or jot down the date this product was purchased, along with the name of the store. -
Page 23: Limited Warranty
Vialta, Inc. (Vialta) warrants this product against substantial defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser as follows: Labor: Vialta will repair or replace this product, at its option and without charge, if it is determined to be defective, for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. -
Page 24: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement FCC Part 15 Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 25 AC power sources. To minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended. Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact Vialta at 510-870-3198 for repair or warranty information. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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