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Group Collaboration Appliance
Part Numbers:
999-8900-000: GroupSTATION Base System (North America)
999-8900-001: GroupSTATION Base System (International)
999-8904-000: GroupSTATION Deluxe System with Premium Wall Mount (North America)
999-8904-001: GroupSTATION Deluxe System with Premium Wall Mount (International)
999-8905-000: GroupSTATION Premier System, Premium Wall Mount and PC to Dock Interface Cable (NA)
999-8905-001: GroupSTATION Premier System, Premium Wall Mount and PC to Dock Interface Cable (Int'l)
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Accessories
999-8901-000: GroupSTATION Premium Wall Mount Kit
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Installation and User Guide
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999-8902-000: MicDockDongle Cable
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- Page 1 999-8904-000: GroupSTATION Deluxe System with Premium Wall Mount (North America) 999-8904-001: GroupSTATION Deluxe System with Premium Wall Mount (International) 999-8905-000: GroupSTATION Premier System, Premium Wall Mount and PC to Dock Interface Cable (NA) 999-8905-001: GroupSTATION Premier System, Premium Wall Mount and PC to Dock Interface Cable (Int’l)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Anatomy of the GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar ....................10 Image: GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar ....................10 Image: End View of GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar with Left End-cap Removed ......... 10 First Time Set-up with the GroupSTATION ......................11 Diagram: Basic GroupSTATION System Connectivity ..................11 Installation Instructions: ............................ - Page 3 Connecting to a PC’s Audio ............................. 31 Image: Screen Shot Vaddio STATION Selected for Playback ................ 31 Image: Screen Shot Vaddio HDMI Monitor Selected for Playback ..............31 Image: Screen Shot Vaddio STATION Selected for recording ............... 32 Compatibility ................................33 USB 2.0 MJPEG Resolutions ..........................
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Page 4: Overview
RJ-45. This exact attributes of the cable are required for the high speed data traffic between the two GroupSTATION devices. A 25’ (7.62m) cable is provided. A 50’ (15.24m), which is the maximum distance between the Dock and the Camera/Sound Bar, is available as an accessory. -
Page 5: Unpacking
The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your product. If these instructions are misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. -
Page 6: Groupstation Pc To Micdockinterface Cable
One (1) GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar One (1) GroupSTATION MicDock (Controller and Dialer) One (1) GroupSTATION 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP Shielded Link Cable One (1) 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Power Supply with North American Power Cable One (1) Installation and User Guide One (1) Premium Wall Mount with Integrated Cable Tray ... -
Page 7: Installation Requirements
GroupSTATION GroupSTATION Premier System with Premium Wall Mount and PC to Dock Interface Cable Included Part Number: 999-8905-000 (North America) One (1) GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar One (1) GroupSTATION MicDock (Controller and Dialer) One (1) GroupSTATION 25’ (7.62m) Cat-6 SSTP Shielded Link Cable One (1) 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Power Supply with North American Power Cable... -
Page 8: Anatomy Of The Groupstation Micpod Dock
OSD. Audio Level Controls: Adjust the loudspeaker volume (up or down) on the GroupSTATION speakers. The eight (8) blue LED indicators show the current level of loudspeaker. Two pushes will raise or lower the LED segments by one (1) LED or 3.0dB. -
Page 9: Image: Micdock Side View
The LINK port is marked in red on both sides. Connect the LINK cable from the Camera/Sound Bar to the MicDock prior to connecting the system power supply. 3) PC Input (RGBHV/VGA): DE-15 female for connection of PC’s analog output to the GroupSTATION. 4) PC HDMI Input: HDMI connector for PC’s HDMI output to the GroupSTATION. -
Page 10: Anatomy Of The Groupstation Camera/Sound Bar
DC power supply tucked in behind the speaker. 6) Acrylic Facing: Provides attractive frame for the camera. Peel the protective plastic film off when installed. Image: End View of GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar with Left End-cap Removed 1) Power Jack: 5.5mm x 2.5mm coaxial... -
Page 11: First Time Set-Up With The Groupstation
The GroupSTATION is easy to install and operate with typical installations taking less than an hour. GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar is positioned above or below a room’s LCD display. There is a premium wall mount bracket available in certain system packages or it can be purchased separately. Power, Network, HDMI output to room monitor and the LINK cable are connected to the Camera/Sound Bar. -
Page 12: Installation Instructions
Determine optimum location of the GroupSTATION in respect to the room’s large LCD display. b) Location of the GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar should be based upon a position that yields the best eye contact for the participants in the meeting. -
Page 13: Step 2: Route Cables In Cable Tray
Pull enough cable through the cable tray (about 6” to 8”) to allow easy connections to the left side connector panel once the Camera/Sound Bar is mounted to the wall. Vaddio GroupSTATION - Document Number 342-0671 Rev B Page 13 of 40... -
Page 14: Diagram: Rear Of The Camera/Sound Bar Showing The Location Of The Z-Clips
PEM nuts on the front (center) of the cable tray and the bottom (center) of the Camera/Sound Bar are provided to allow attachment of a woven nylon safety strap to address security and seismic stability. Vaddio GroupSTATION - Document Number 342-0671 Rev B Page 14 of 40... -
Page 15: Image: Connections To The Camera/Sound Bar
Do not plug the power supply’s AC power cord into the AC wall outlet yet. Please wait until the LINK Cat-6 SSTP cable is plugged into both sides of the GroupSTATION (Camera/Sound Bar on one side and the MicDock on the other side). This is an important point that will be repeated redundantly in a turgidly pleonastic and tautologous manner (and more than once too). -
Page 16: Step 4: Connecting The Micpod Dock
The UC application will determine the content that can be transmitted. D. USB 2.0 Cable: Type-A Male to Type-B-Micro Male Cable - has to be USB 2.0, 480Mbps rated. Vaddio GroupSTATION - Document Number 342-0671 Rev B Page 16 of 40... -
Page 17: Option: Using The Pc To Accessory Cable
Option: Using the PC to MicDock Accessory Cable: The GroupSTATION has a Premium 3’ (.91m) 4x4 Interface Cable PC to Dock accessory cable that combines the Ethernet, HDMI, VGA, and USB cables into a single fan-out assembly to simplify cable management between the MicDock and PC. -
Page 18: System Configuration And Programming
Either the courtesy network jack on the MicDock can be used by the room PC or any other network jack in the room that is on the same network as the GroupSTATION ca be used. It is very important from to work with the IT professionals at the place of installation to get the IP addresses, the required VoIP information (see worksheet) and the network jack required to install and operate each GroupSTATION. -
Page 19: Screen Shot: Configuration Page
GroupSTATION Screen Shot: Configuration Page The configuration page allows an administrator to set all the preferences on the GroupSTATION. In addition, the page contains a User Interface replicating functionality of the Dialing Interface on the MicPOD Dock. Other controls include Audio and Video Settings, General Settings, Audio Level and Mute, Video Zoom (19X lens on the Group Station) and Video Mute, PIP on/off and Position ➊... -
Page 20: Screen Shot: Voip Network Settings
Settings and RTP Settings. The VoIP network configuration menu allows the administrator to set the configuration properties and the unique IP address for the GroupSTATION. The VLAN section allows the Admin to assign match the GroupSTATION VoIP configuration parameters to the VLAN that the VoIP traffic uses to ensure the same quality of service (QoS - DSCP) already set-up within the user’s voice/data switches. -
Page 21: Screen Shot: Voip Rtp Settings
IT managers and A/V system integrators in installing the GroupSTATION or HuddleSTATION VoIP conferencing platform into the enterprise VoIP system. The worksheet will be included with every Group or HuddleSTATION and available on the Vaddio Website. It also is in the back of this manual... -
Page 22: Screen Shot: Room Labels
Help line phone numbers are displayed. Screen Shot: DHCP Network The Networking page is used to configure the GroupSTATION IP addressing (non-VoIP). It supports DHCP or Static IP addresses and a Host Name. It also includes the MAC address associated with the device. -
Page 23: Screen Shot: Static Ip Network
The administrator account has a password for login security. The admin account will always require a password entry for login to the administrator pages on the GroupSTATION. The GroupSTATION ships with a factory default password of: ‘password’ but can be modified after initial login. -
Page 24: Screen Shot: Diagnostics Menu
GroupSTATION Screen Shot: Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics function within the GroupSTATION is intended for advanced troubleshooting. It includes logging capabilities of key events and error reporting during normal operations. The internal logging function is setup as a revolving FIFO with estimated internal storage capabilities for up to one week. SIP logging is also available for SIP call analysis. -
Page 25: Screen Shot: System Confirmation
Screen Shot: System Firmware Update in Progress After confirming the update, a progress pop-up menu will advise the admin of the progress of the update. Please do not interrupt the update process. Vaddio GroupSTATION - Document Number 342-0671 Rev B Page 25 of 40... -
Page 26: Screen Shot: Help Menu
GroupSTATION Screen Shot: Help Menu The Help menu provides general information about the GroupSTATION assists the administrator in configuring and programming of the device. The Help also includes information on the current firmware release loaded on the device. Click on the support for product related documentation from the Vaddio website 1.1.0... -
Page 27: Updating The Groupstation
Version: From Vaddio STATION Firmware 1.0.0 to Vaddio STATION 1.1.0 A product as new and evolutionary as the GroupSTATION and the HuddleSTATION, there will be occasions that new software updates are available. These updates will no doubt contain new features, added functionality, changes and tweaks to make good ideas better, and of course, bug fixes. - Page 28 6) After the update has been completed, it is required to power-cycle the system. Find the power supply for the GroupSTATION and remove cord from the AC power outlet or disconnect the AC side of the 24 VDC power supply for a few seconds. Plug the system back in, turn the power on and the system will boot up with the updated software.
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Page 29: Groupstation User Operations
GroupSTATION GroupSTATION User Operations The primary user interface for the GroupSTATION is the dial pad interface on the MicDock in combination with visual feedback from an On-Screen-Display (OSD) associated with the HDMI output that connects to the room’s monitor. The dial pad is a capacitive touch interface and includes an audible tone when pressed. A description of the button functions are contained in the table below. -
Page 30: Making A Voip Call
GroupSTATION Making a VoIP Call Once the GroupSTATION is registered to the VoIP PBX/SIP Proxy by the network administrator or other qualified IT or phone system personnel, the GroupSTATION functions surprisingly like a typical telephone set. Step 1: Dial the desired number using the MicDock User Interface. The OSD will automatically pop-up on the room’s LCD, at the top of the image, showing the number being dialed. -
Page 31: Connecting To A Pc's Audio
GroupSTATION Connecting to a PC’s Audio The MicDock can be connected to the PC to extend media functions to the GroupSTATION. This includes extending the Audio Playback and Record associated with the PC to the GroupSTATION via USB. This is accomplished by selecting the GroupSTATION as the USB Playback and Record device in Windows Sound Properties or from within the soft client (Lync, WebEx, Skype, etc.). -
Page 32: Image: Screen Shot Vaddio Station Selected For Recording
The GroupSTATION emulates an USB Web Camera to the PC. VaddioSTATION (below) must be selected as the source with any software application. Once the GroupSTATION is connected to the PC via USB, it will be depicted as a camera within the device page within Windows. Alternatively, it will show up as an available source, UVC camera, to any of the soft clients (Lync, WebEx, Skype, etc…). -
Page 33: Compatibility
Typically, the highest resolution possible between both the PC and GroupSTATION is used. However, not all OS and application combinations are typical. Some applications are assigned to a lower value, or the lowest resolution to purposely minimize the bandwidth requirement. In order to avoid selection of the smallest resolution possible, the resolutions of 160 x 120 and 160 x 90 were removed because it looked sort of wicked awful (in some respects). -
Page 34: Groupstation Release Notes For Firmware Revision - 1.1.0
USB Friendly Name Feature: A USB friendly name has been included for the USB imaging device. GroupSTATION will show up as “VaddioSTATION” as an image device within the operating system instead of UVC Camera. VLAN/QOS Support on VoIP: Added VLAN/QOS functions to the VoIP module. -
Page 35: Warranty Information
Vaddio Customer Service: Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair. -
Page 36: Groupstation Compliance And Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. -
Page 37: General Specifications
Power Supply 24 VDC, 3.0 Amps Dimensions GroupSTATION Camera/Sound Bar : 6.125” (155.58mm) H x 46.12” (1.17m) W x 5.655” (143.64mm) D (H x W x D) GroupSTATION MicPOD Dock: 1.699” (43.17mm) H x 9.25” (234.95mm) Diameter (round) Opt. Premium Wall Mount: 6.095” (154.81mm) H x 39.8” (1.01m) W x 2..272” (57.71mm) D (depth of cable tray ) Weight GroupSTATION: Approximately 19.65 lbs. -
Page 38: Appendix A: Network Information Required
A/V system integrators and IT managers preparing for the installation of the GroupSTATION conferencing platform into the enterprise IP and VoIP network For the GroupSTATION and room PC, three (3) total IP addresses are required. The addresses are as follows: 1) For the GroupSTATION for UC conferencing 2) For the GroupSTATION VoIP conferencing 3) For the in-room PC used with the UC conferencing application. - Page 39 The courtesy network jack on the MicDock can be used by the room PC, or any other network jack in the room that is on the same network as the GroupSTATION. As always, it is very important from to work closely with the IT professionals at the place of installation to acquire the IP addresses, the required VoIP information and the network jack(s) required to install and operate each GroupSTATION.
- Page 40 Vaddio, Toll Free: 800-572-2011 ▪ Phone: 763-971-4400 ▪ FAX: 763-971-4464, vaddio.com ©2013 Vaddio-All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice or obligation. Vaddio, GroupSTATION, HuddleSTATION, and MicDock are trademarks of Vaddio. All other trademarks and likenesses are property of their respective owners. Document 342-0671 Rev B...
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