COLLABORATE Room User Guide - Rev. 3.0

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COLLABORATE Room
USER GUIDE
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DOC-0078-001 REV 3.0 – MARCH 2013
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .........................................................................................9
In this Chapter ....................................................................................................................................9
COLLABORATE Room Overview .......................................................................................................9
Main Features...................................................................................................................................11
Comparison Table............................................................................................................................12
Feature Highlights ............................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Getting Started ..................................................................................13
In this Chapter ..................................................................................................................................13
Using the Remote Control................................................................................................................13
Alphanumeric Keypad...................................................................................................................14
Command Buttons ........................................................................................................................14
Navigation Joystick and Additional Buttons .................................................................................15
Using the On-Screen Menu..............................................................................................................16
Displaying System Information ........................................................................................................18
Chapter 3: Configuration Basics ........................................................................21
In this Chapter ..................................................................................................................................21
Entering Your User Details ...............................................................................................................21
Configuring the Camera ...................................................................................................................21
Configuring the Audio ......................................................................................................................23
Configuring the Display....................................................................................................................24
Chapter 4: Videoconferencing ............................................................................27
In this Chapter ..................................................................................................................................27
Starting Calls ....................................................................................................................................28
Auto-Answering Calls .......................................................................................................................29
Ending Calls .....................................................................................................................................29
Muting the Video ..............................................................................................................................30
Switching Image Modes...................................................................................................................30
Display Mode ................................................................................................................................30
Far End Mode................................................................................................................................30
Switching Call View Modes ..............................................................................................................30
Single Mode ..................................................................................................................................30
Dual Mode .....................................................................................................................................30
Presentation Mode ........................................................................................................................31
Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Modes...............................................................................................31
Call State Indications........................................................................................................................32
Using Call Tones ..............................................................................................................................33
Operator Request for Password....................................................................................................33
Operator Request for Telephone Tone .........................................................................................34
Recording and Streaming ................................................................................................................34
Start Recording .............................................................................................................................34
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Stop Recording .............................................................................................................................35
View Recording .............................................................................................................................35
Start Streaming .............................................................................................................................35
Stop Streaming .............................................................................................................................36
View Streaming .............................................................................................................................36
Data Sharing.....................................................................................................................................36
Choosing the Data Source............................................................................................................36
Connecting to a Laptop ................................................................................................................37
Connecting a USB Flash Drive......................................................................................................37
Viewing Recordings ......................................................................................................................38
Using Multicasting ............................................................................................................................38
Setting up Multicast Calls..............................................................................................................39
Joining a Multicast Call as a Passive Participant ..........................................................................39
Starting/Stopping a Multicast Call.................................................................................................39
Chapter 5: Quick Dialing Methods .....................................................................41
In this Chapter ..................................................................................................................................41
Using the Address Book ..................................................................................................................41
Using the Address Book via the Remote Control .........................................................................41
Using Address Book via the COLLABORATE Room GUI .............................................................42
Using the Personal Address Book via the New Call Bar...............................................................42
Adding Entries to the Personal Address Book..............................................................................43
Editing Entries in the Personal Address Book ..............................................................................43
Deleting Entries from the Personal Address Book........................................................................43
Using the Call Log............................................................................................................................44
Using the Call Log via the Remote Control...................................................................................44
Displaying the Call Log from the Address Book ...........................................................................44
Adding a Call Log Entry to the Address book ..............................................................................44
Clearing the Call Log.....................................................................................................................45
Using Speed Dial..............................................................................................................................45
Using Speed Dial via the Remote Control ....................................................................................45
Using Speed Dial via the Address Book .......................................................................................45
Adding numbers to the Speed Dial...............................................................................................46
Editing Speed Dial Numbers.........................................................................................................46
Deleting Speed Dial entries...........................................................................................................46
Using Online Directories ..................................................................................................................47
Accessing an Online Directory via the Remote Control................................................................47
Accessing the Online Directory via the Address Book .................................................................47
Chapter 6: Advanced Settings ............................................................................49
In this Chapter ..................................................................................................................................49
Administration Settings ....................................................................................................................50
Call Settings .....................................................................................................................................51
Call Security .....................................................................................................................................52
Online Directory Properties ..............................................................................................................52
H.323 Protocol Settings ...................................................................................................................54
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Working in COLLABORATE Central Mode....................................................................................56
SIP Protocol Settings .......................................................................................................................56
Quality of Service (QoS) Settings.....................................................................................................57
License Settings ...............................................................................................................................58
ISDN Settings (Optional) ..................................................................................................................58
ISDN Lines Configuration..............................................................................................................60
System Settings ...............................................................................................................................61
Multicast Settings .............................................................................................................................62
Recording and Streaming Settings ..................................................................................................63
MCU Settings ...................................................................................................................................64
Firewall and NAT Settings ................................................................................................................66
Chapter 7: Web Access and Management .........................................................69
In this Chapter ..................................................................................................................................69
Accessing COLLABORATE Room via Browser................................................................................69
Viewing a Stream Session................................................................................................................70
Viewing a Multicast Videoconference ..............................................................................................71
Importing/Exporting the License ......................................................................................................71
Viewing the Recording Archive ........................................................................................................72
Sending Running Text in a Call........................................................................................................73
Viewing Call Status...........................................................................................................................75
Performing System Upgrade............................................................................................................75
Performing System Backup .............................................................................................................76
Performing System Restore To Factory Settings.............................................................................78
Performing System Restore From Backup File................................................................................79
Performing System Restore from FTP .............................................................................................81
Chapter 8: Telnet Commands .............................................................................83
Enabling the Telnet API....................................................................................................................83
Descriptions of the Telnet API ..........................................................................................................83
Chapter 9: Specifications....................................................................................85
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
IN THIS CHAPTER
This chapter introduces the COLLABORATE Room videoconferencing system and includes
the following sections:

COLLABORATE Room Overview

Main Features

Comparison Table

Feature Highlights
COLLABORATE ROOM OVERVIEW
The COLLABORATE Room (COLLABORATE Room High Definition) is an all-in-one highdefinition executive videoconferencing system, featuring an embedded MCU, built-in
recording capability, streaming of live and recorded sessions, data sharing, and more.
COLLABORATE Room provides an interface to videoconferencing via its plug-and-play
application-in-a-box, providing on-screen operation controls and advanced call control
options during conferencing. Utilizing the newest H.264 video standard and clear, crisp
audio, the COLLABORATE Room brings users face-to-face with other people and
organizations.
COLLABORATE Room enables you to record and stream video calls to multiple locations
with up to 8 additional participants.
COLLABORATE Room incorporates advanced data sharing capabilities, allowing you to
turn any videoconference into a fully interactive meeting. It can display presentations or
videos on large monitors, connect to an external laptop for data sharing, and open various
file types from USB storage devices.
COLLABORATE Room is ideal for users who need a powerful videoconference solution,
offering point-to-point/multipoint capabilities, powered by ClearOne’s COLLABORATE
Room software.
Various accessories, such as a PTZ camera, omni-directional microphone, ClearOne
ChatMic, data point and ISDN* adapters – can be installed and integrated as part of the
COLLABORATE Room system.
* The ISDN option will be supported in a future version of COLLABORATE Room.
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NOTES:
 For more information about the COLLABORATE Room physical
installation, including the connection of cables and devices to
COLLABORATE Room, refer to the COLLABORATE Room
Installation and Setup Guide.
 For the complete technical specifications, refer to the
COLLABORATE Room datasheet.
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MAIN FEATURES
COLLABORATE Room allows you to call a destination via LAN or ISDN*, and to interact via
video and data-sharing during calls. Some of the primary capabilities of the system include:

Point-to-point or multipoint connections

Recording, streaming, and data sharing

Recording and playback of point-to-point and multipoint (MCU based) sessions

Streaming via a Web interface or Windows Media Player

Downloading/sharing files via a USB flash drive

Access files on a USB flash drive while in idle mode

Side-by-side PIP view

Session multicast

Embedded MCU for multipoint sessions

Embedded broadcast viewer

Calling via address book, log entries or speed dial

Calling via online directories

Multipoint videoconferences support

Configurable audio, video and displays, and automatic answering

Display on-screen running text to all participants via the Web management during a call

Support ClearOne CHAT Mic

Far End mute indicator

Telnet interface

Communicating in standalone mode, COLLABORATE Central mode and gatekeeper
mode

Embedded Microsoft Windows system

System shutdown from the remote control

Web-based management

ISDN links (optional)

Regulatory Compliance: UL, CSA (cUL), TUV, TUV-CB, CE-LVD, CE, FCC Class B,
BSMi, VCCI, C-Tick, RoHS.
* The ISDN option will be supported in a future version of COLLABORATE Room.
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COMPARISON TABLE
The following table specifies the differences between the various models of COLLABORATE
Room.
COLLABORATE SD
COLLABORATE HD
COLLABORATE FHD
COLLABORATE PHD
Max Tx
4CIF/30
720p/30
720/60 - 1080/30
1080/60
Max Rx
1080/60
1080/60
1080/60
1080/60
MCU
Up to 1+8
Up to 1+8
Up to 1+8
Up to 1+8
Recording
√
√
√
√
Streaming
√
√
√
√
Data via USB
√
√
√
√
Data Point (Optional) √
√
√
√
Multiple Cameras
√
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bandwidth
Up to 4 Mbps
Up to 6 Mbps
Up to 6 Mbps
Up to 6 Mbps
H.239 Dual Video
support
√
√
√
√
PTZ camera
√
√
√
√
Notes:

For PHD and FHD models, the display resolution must be set to
1920x1080.

For HD and SD models, the display resolution must be set to
1920x1080 when the received resolution is 1080. Otherwise you
may encounter video issues.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
New features incorporated in version 3.0 of COLLABORATE Room include:

Support for VoIP calls using the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)

Network connections with H.323, H.460 or via tunneling.


H.323 is for LAN network connections when the connection type is known.

H.460 is for network connections over Firewall/NAT when the connection type is
known.

ClearOne Proprietary Tunneling (not available when working with a gatekeeper).
Automatic NAT mode recognizes your IP address and maps it to your internal extension
number when you dial out through your organization LAN.
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Chapter 2:
Getting Started
IN THIS CHAPTER
Once the COLLABORATE Room unit is installed, connected and turned on, it is ready for
use. This chapter describes the following basic operations:

Using the Remote Control

Using the On-Screen Menu

Displaying System Information.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
You can navigate the COLLABORATE Room on-screen graphic user interface (GUI) using
the infrared remote control, bundled with the unit.
Pressing any button on the remote control activates the on-screen GUI, which appears on
top of the camera/videoconference picture.
The remote control includes the following button types:

Alphanumeric Keypad
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
Command Buttons

Navigation Joystick and Additional Buttons.
ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD
The remote control includes an alphanumeric keypad with buttons from 0 to 9, as well as '.',
',', '*', '#', '^', '@', '$', ':', '=', '-', '_' and Clear ( Backspace) characters accessed by repeat
button presses.
In different windows, you can toggle between numbers and letters, depending on the field.
Some fields accept numbers only.

Switch between letters and numbers by pressing a few times on the corresponding key

Use Volume Up/Down buttons when you need to activate/deactivate CAPS lock

When DTMF dialing is requested, use the numeric keypad.
COMMAND BUTTONS
The following command buttons are available on the remote control:
Button Image
Button Name
Command
Status
Display the current call status
Data
Initiate data sharing
Phone Book
Open the phone book
Help
Show the on-screen online help
Far End
Control the position (PTZ) of the camera at the
near/far end
Camera Control
Configure the camera position settings
Preset: Recall
Recall a camera PTZ preset position
Preset: Set
Set a camera PTZ preset position
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
Toggle the PIP position (5 positions + Side-bySide)
Speed Dial
Display the speed dial options
Call Log
Display the current call log
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Button Image
Button Name
Command
Mute Mic
Mute the local microphone
Display
Toggle the local and remote displays
Settings
Open the settings menu
Mute Video
Temporarily disable the local video camera and
its transmission
Mute Speaker
Mute the speaker
NAVIGATION JOYSTICK AND ADDITIONAL BUTTONS
Using the joystick of the OK button, you can navigate the GUI menus/options in four
directional movements: Up , Down , Left , and Right .
In addition to the joystick, the following buttons are available around it:

Back – Returns to the previous step/window without saving changes

Menu/OK – Selects/activates a highlighted GUI item/function (highlighted in green on
the screen)

Volume Up/Down – Increases/decreases the volume or switches between lower and
upper case

Zoom In/Out – Zooms in or out with the camera

Make Call – Start a new call

End Call – End the current call or close the GUI.
NOTE: The red End Call button can also be used for turning off the
unit. Press and hold the button until the shutdown confirmation
prompt appears. Selecting “Yes” immediately shuts down the
system.
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USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU
The on-screen menu enables you to navigate COLLABORATE Room options prior to and
during a videoconference call. The main menu is accessed using the remote control (see
Using the Remote Control).
To display the COLLABORATE Room main menu:

Press OK on the remote control.
Navigate the COLLABORATE Room menu using the remote control.
To expand menu options:

Press the right arrow () on the joystick when the expandable option is selected.
NOTE: Expandable menu options are marked with a side triangle
sign ().
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To access a category/option:

Press OK when the category/option is selected (highlighted in green).
To collapse the menu options:

Press the left arrow () on the joystick, or press Back.
The following menu buttons may appear occasionally in the GUI (appear in the context of
use):
GUI Button
Label
Function
OK
Save changes
Back
Return to the previous window without saving
changes
Apply
Apply changes or soft-start your system
Restore Defaults
Cancels all user-defined settings and returns the
unit to its factory default settings
Shutdown
Shut down the unit
Restart
Reboot the unit
Open
Open the selected folder/file
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GUI Button
Label
Function
Next
Continue to the next step
Finish
Finish and close a configuration wizard/dialog
DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION
Whenever the COLLABORATE Room unit is turned on, you can view the system status
details. Different details are displayed when the unit is in idle state, in recording mode, or in
an ongoing videoconference session.
To display the current system status details:

Press Status (
) on the remote control. The Status window appears.
When COLLABORATE Room is in idle state, the Status window displays the following
information:

IP Address – IP address of the COLLABORATE Room unit, as automatically assigned
by the DHCP server or as manually configured via Settings>System (static IP). You
can use this IP address to access and manage the unit via a browser (see Accessing
COLLABORATE Room via Browser)

Mode – The current operation mode:

Stand-Alone – The unit is not connected to a COLLABORATE Central server or a
gatekeeper

COLLABORATE Central – The unit is connected to a COLLABORATE Central
server
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
Gatekeeper – The unit is connected to a gatekeeper server.

User Number – The user number used to identify the unit if a COLLABORATE Central
server or a gatekeeper is used

DNS Suffix – Suffix used for the DNS addressing by COLLABORATE Room

System Name – System name as defined in the system settings (see System Settings)

ISDN Number – ISDN number that is currently being used (*Optional)

MAC Address – MAC address of the COLLABORATE Room unit

Model – COLLABORATE Room model (SD, HD, FHD, or PHD)

System Status – Indicates if the system can work in High Profile mode

Media – Indicates whether a recording/streaming session currently takes place, and
specifies the elapsed duration of the recording/streaming.
NOTE: During a videoconference call, you can display
additional/different relevant information by selecting Advanced in
the Status window.
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Chapter 3:
Configuration Basics
IN THIS CHAPTER
This chapter explains the basic configuration options and includes the following sections:

Entering Your User Details

Configuring the Camera

Configuring the Audio

Configuring the Display
ENTERING YOUR USER DETAILS
You can register your personal contact details so that they will appear publicly in outgoing
calls instead of your IP address.
To set the user settings:
1. Select Settings>General>User. The User Settings window appears.
2. In the User Settings window, enter the following details:

First Name – Type your first name

Last Name – Type your last name

Company – Type your company details

Email Address – Type your email address
3. Select Apply.
CONFIGURING THE CAMERA
Before you begin videoconferencing, you need to make sure that the cameras connected to
COLLABORATE Room are properly configured. Cameras are configured via the Camera
Settings window.
To access the camera settings:
4. Press OK on the remote control. The main menu appears.
5. Using the remote control’s joystick, select Settings> Camera, and then press OK. The
Camera Settings window appears.
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To configure the camera settings:
1. In the Camera Settings window, select the correct options from the Camera, Input
Device, and Capability drop-down lists.
NOTE: COLLABORATE Room supports PTZ cameras only.
2. Optional: Set the percentage (%) of Color, Contrast, Brightness, and Hue. You can
leave the default settings of these parameters unchanged.
3. Specify the Communication Port you are using (default is COM1).
4. Select the correct option from the Camera Model and Analog Video Format dropdown lists.
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5. For FHD model only: Select the Camera Resolution according to your camera settings
(1080p/30 or 720p/60).
6. Select the Allow Far End Camera Control (FECC) check box to enable the remote
side to control your camera (unavailable when working with SIP).
7. Select Apply to apply the changes without leaving this window, or select OK (in the
GUI) to save the changes and close the Camera Settings window.
CONFIGURING THE AUDIO
The audio input/output must be configured so that you will be able to hear and be heard
properly in videoconferences.
To access the audio settings:
1. Press OK on the remote control. The main menu appears.
2. Using the remote control’s joystick, select Settings> Audio, and then press OK. The
Audio Settings window appears.
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To configure the audio settings:
1. 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.

Playback Device – Select a playback device from the list.

Recording Device – Select a recording device from the list.

Audio Input – ClearOne Chat Mic connected to USB Port.

Microphone Level – Adjust the microphone sensitivity level in percentage (%).

Microphone Boost – Increase the microphone level.

Acoustic Echo Cancellation – Select the check box to prevent echo when the
microphone and speaker are in the same room. Disable this feature when it is
supported by an external device.
When using CHAT 150, CHATAttach 150, CONVERGE Pro or INTERACT AT Mixer
with COLLABORATE Room, Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) option should be
unchecked for better audio performance.

Lip Synchronization – If the voice you hear is not synchronized with the lip
movement in the video display, move the slider as follows:

Towards Delay Video if voice is heard after the lip movement

Towards Delay Audio if you see the appropriate lip movement after you hear
the voice.

Auto Noise Suppression – Suppress unwanted background noises. Disable
this feature when it is supported by an external device.
2. Select Apply.
CONFIGURING THE DISPLAY
The display settings determine the method by which video is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the display settings depending on the room you are using for videoconferencing and
on your distance from the screen.
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NOTE: The term “screen” refers to any type of monitor you are
using (CRT, LCD, and so on).
To access the display settings:
1. Press OK on the remote control. The main menu appears.
2. Using the remote control’s joystick, select Settings> Display, and then press OK. The
Display Settings window appears.
To configure the basic display settings:
1. In the Display Settings window, set the following options:

Display Mode –

Single Mode – Both videoconference parties are displayed on a single screen.

Dual Mode – Conferences are displayed on two screens. This option is
available only when two screens are connected.

Device and Resolution – Select an option from the lists.

Keep Aspect Ratio – Select this option to keep the original aspect ratio on screens
that have different aspect ratio.
2. Click OK.
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Chapter 4:
Videoconferencing
IN THIS CHAPTER
This chapter explains the videoconferencing basics and options using COLLABORATE
Room, and includes the following sections:

Starting Calls

Auto-Answering Calls

Ending Calls

Muting the Video

Switching Image Modes

Switching Call View Modes

Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Modes

Call State Indications

Using Call Tones

Recording and Streaming

Data Sharing

Using Multicasting
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STARTING CALLS
You can start a manual call to an ISDN line number or a network IP address that you type in
the New Call bar.
To start a call using the manual dialer:
1. Select New Call on the main menu. The New Call bar appears.
2. Select the type of call you want to make:

H.323 or SIP – an IP-based call via the connected local network (LAN).

ISDN – a call via ISDN line(s). The ISDN line(s) must be preconfigured via Settings
(for more information, see ISDN Settings).
3. In the Type a Number/Name field, type the IP address or ISDN number to which you
want to call. Alternatively, instead of an IP address, you can also use an Alias, E.164
number, or a DNS address (if such are defined on your network).

To type numbers, make sure that the 123 option is selected.

To type letters, make sure that the ABC option is selected.
4. Select the maximum bandwidth for the call or use the default.
NOTE: The maximum bandwidth of a single ISDN line is 128 kbps.
The maximum bandwidth of four concurrent lines is 512 kbps.
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5. Select Call in the GUI or press the Make Call (green button) on the remote control. The
Calling screen appears.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
AUTO-ANSWERING CALLS
The auto-answer option is found in the Call Settings window (see Call Settings).
When the auto-answer option is not selected and an incoming call is received, a message is
displayed on the screen. You can accept or reject the call using the buttons on the remote
control, or via the screen message (Yes/No).
NOTE: Auto-answering does not apply to MCU calls. (To configure
auto-answering in MCU sessions, see MCU Settings.)
ENDING CALLS
You can disconnect the current videoconference call at any time.
To end the current call:

On the remote control, press the red End Call button,
– or –

Select Hang Up in the GUI and then press OK on the remote control.
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MUTING THE VIDEO
Muting during a videoconference is a preference which is selected via the remote control.
When you press Mute Video during a call, the remote side sees the Mute Video BMP
image, which indicates that your video has been muted.
SWITCHING IMAGE MODES
When interacting with the remote side, two image modes are available: Display mode and
Far End mode.
DISPLAY MODE
When you want to switch between the remote and local display on your screen, toggle the
remote and local displays by pressing Display on the remote control. The remote and local
displays switch, enabling a quick presentation change.
FAR END MODE
You can control the view at the Far End camera. By pressing Far End you can control the
camera of the remote person you are having a conversation with. (This option is not
available for SIP calls.)
SWITCHING CALL VIEW MODES
Depending on the type of screen and video interface you are using (DVI/HDMI), a call may
be displayed in single, dual or presentation mode.
SINGLE MODE
A single screen showing the output of the local video camera in the PIP screen area (see
Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Modes) and the output of the remote video camera on the
main screen area.
DUAL MODE
Two screens: one showing the output of the local video camera, and a second screen
showing the output of the remote video camera.
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PRESENTATION MODE
When recordings or files are displayed in data sharing mode, the remote image is shown in
a PIP area, while the recordings/files are presented on the main screen area.
When sharing data using a laptop, the PIP mode is not available and the system switches to
"Presentation Only" mode. Since the laptop is connected via a datapoint (VGA), viewers see
whatever is presented on the laptop.
USING PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) MODES
When a conference begins, the local video appears on the monitor in a small rectangular
inset located in the upper left corner of the larger remote video display. This display mode is
called Picture-In-Picture (PIP).
Each time you press the PIP button on the remote control, the PIP image rotates counterclockwise to the next corner of the screen. Pressing the PIP button after the PIP completes
a rotation to all corners then hides the PIP image, and starts again on a subsequent button
press.
The default video mode is PIP 1, in which the local caller’s video is displayed in the small
upper-left corner, while the remote person is viewed in the large area of the screen. The
other modes are:

PIP 2 – The local caller is viewed in the small upper-right corner, while the remote
person is viewed in the main area of the screen.

PIP 3 – The local caller is viewed in the small lower-right corner, while remote person is
viewed in the large area of the screen.

PIP 4 – The local caller is viewed in the small lower-left corner, while remote person is
viewed in the large area of the screen.

PIP 5 – The local caller is viewed on half the screen and the remote person is viewed on
the other half, also known as side-by-side view.
NOTE: When data is shared, the remote video and the data are
displayed side by side on the screen.

PIP 6 – The local caller sees only the remote person.
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CALL STATE INDICATIONS
Various call states are represented by icons on the screen when videoconferencing is
taking place.
GUI Icon
Indication
The current call is encrypted
The local microphone is muted
The local speaker is muted
Far End mode is on (you can control the remote side camera)
Local network disconnection
Unsuccessful COLLABORATE Central registration
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GUI Icon
Indication
Successful COLLABORATE Central registration
Unsuccessful gatekeeper registration
Successful gatekeeper registration
Currently multicasting
MCU VS layout mode
Currently recording
Currently streaming
USING CALL TONES
When making calls the call operator can request a Password or DTMF tone to connect.
OPERATOR REQUEST FOR PASSWORD
The Operator can request you to access a conference password to proceed with the call.
To enter a conference password:

Use the remote control, and press the numeric pad.
The screen shows DTMF message: "DTMF signal **** sent" representing the numbers
pressed on the keypad.
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OPERATOR REQUEST FOR TELEPHONE TONE
The Operator can request you to connect using a dial-tone to proceed with the call.
To enter DTMF tone:

Use the remote control, dial using the numeric pad.
The screen shows DTMF message: "DTMF signal **** sent" representing the numbers
pressed on the keypad.
RECORDING AND STREAMING
The recording and playback functionality allows you to record idle, point-to-point and
multipoint (MCU based) sessions, and view them at a later time. You can share the
recorded file during a videoconference with the parties connected, through the data sharing
option.
Through the COLLABORATE Room Web access system, remote users can view all
previously recorded sessions and download them for later viewing with Windows Media
Player. Alternatively, using streaming, remote users can view a live broadcast of whatever
the camera and microphone are currently transmitting.
You can also view any previously recorded session when you are not in a call by selecting
the file from the stored recordings list. For more information about the recording settings,
see Recording and Streaming Settings.
START RECORDING
You can start recording a call at any point during a call or idle session.
To start recording:

Select Media>Start Record. The message "Recording started" appears for a few
seconds, and the Record icon appears for the duration of the recording.
NOTE: The Record icon (
) appears on the remote participant’s
side to indicate that the videoconference is being recorded (legal
requirement).
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STOP RECORDING
You can stop an on-going recording whenever you want.
To stop recording:
1. Select Media>Stop Record. The message "Do you want to stop recording?"
appears.
2. Select Yes. The "Recording Stopped" message appears.
NOTE: When recording in idle mode (not during a
videoconference), you can stop the recording by pressing the End
Call button on the remote control. A confirmation message appears
and requires you to select Yes.
VIEW RECORDING
You can view recordings in either of the following ways:

Via the Web interface

Browse the locally saved recordings by selecting Data Sharing> File.
NOTE: You can switch the Recording display so that the data is on
the big screen, and the remote camera is displayed on in the PIP.
START STREAMING
Session streaming allows any remote system with the Microsoft Media Player application to
view played recordings or whatever your camera/microphone are transmitting from the
COLLABORATE Room system.
To start streaming to remote users:

Select Media>Start Stream. The message "Streaming Started" appears for a few
seconds, and the Streaming Icon appears for the duration of the streaming.
NOTE: Refer to Web Access and Management for information on
recording and streaming via the Internet.
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STOP STREAMING
You can stop the streaming when it is no longer needed.
To stop streaming:
1. Select Media>Stop Stream. The message "You are currently streaming. Do you
want to stop all?" appears.
2. Select Yes. The message "Streaming Stopped" appears.
NOTE: When streaming in idle mode (not during a
videoconference), you can stop the streaming by pressing the End
Call button on the remote control. A confirmation message appears
and requires you to select Yes.
VIEW STREAMING
You can view the streaming in either of the following ways:

From the COLLABORATE Room Web management (see Web Access and
Management) by clicking View Stream button on the left menu. This takes you to a
page with the media player embedded in the webpage, displaying the ongoing session.

On your network-connected PC, use the following address using Windows Explorer, or
via File>Open URL in the Windows Media Player: HTTP://IP_ADDRESS:12100

IP_ADDRESS = IP address of the COLLABORATE Room unit

12100 = the port number, as defined in Recording and Streaming Settings.
DATA SHARING
Data Sharing can be accessed via the menu or via Data on the remote control. Data
Sources are selected inside the Data Sharing menu. Press Data a second time to stop the
data sharing.
CHOOSING THE DATA SOURCE
In order for the system to recognize data sources, you need to be connected to a USB flash
drive, a laptop, or have recorded files saved locally in your system.
To choose a data source:
1. Select Data Sharing on the main menu. The Data Sharing menu opens.
2. Depending on the connected data sources, select either Laptop or File.
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CONNECTING TO A LAPTOP
The moment a device such as a laptop is connected to COLLABORATE Room via a data
point, the Laptop option is enabled. The system will be connected to the laptop in
"presentation only" mode (see Presentation Mode).
When you select Laptop as data source, the screen switches to the data on the laptop.
CONNECTING A USB FLASH DRIVE
You can view and share files that are stored on a portable USB flash drive.
To view and share files from a USB flash drive:
1. Insert a USB flash drive to one of the COLLABORATE Room USB ports. The message
"USB device inserted" is displayed.
2. Select Data Sharing>File. The Document Selection window appears.
3. Select the file you want and then press OK on the remote control. The following files are
supported: *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.gif, *.png, *.tiff, *.tif, *.bmp, *.wmf, *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.wmv,
*.avi, *.pps, *.ppt, *.doc, *.rtf, *.xls, *.xlsx, *.pdf, *.pptx, *.ppsx, *.docx.
4. Select Open. The file is displayed. If the file is opened during a videoconference, it is
shared with all the viewers.
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VIEWING RECORDINGS
Recordings can be viewed when the system is idle. When opened during a
videoconference, recordings are shared.
To view recorded files:
1. Select Recording. The Document Selection window appears.
2. Select the recorded file you want and then press OK on the remote control.
3. Select Open. The file is displayed and if opened in a videoconference, it is shared with
all the viewers.
NOTE: To stop sharing the opened file, press Back on the remote
control, or select Stop Data from the main menu.
USING MULTICASTING
Session multicasting allows you to multicast your session using the multicasting networking
transport technology, which allows users to send a video stream that can be received by
multiple recipients, all listening on a single multicast address. Multicasting a session from
your COLLABORATE Room allows numerous passive viewers to view the session. This is
typically used at lectures, or any session that passive viewers can benefit from. Multicast
sessions can be viewed by all ClearOne endpoints, the free ClearOne Broadcast Viewer,
and the Apple QuickTime viewer.
You can join a multicast call as a passive participant. You can hear and see the call, but you
cannot contribute to it.
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SETTING UP MULTICAST CALLS
See Multicast Settings.
JOINING A MULTICAST CALL AS A PASSIVE PARTICIPANT
To join a multicast:
1. Press OK on the remote control. The main menu appears.
2. Select Join on the main menu. The Join Multicast window appears.
3. Select a multicast from the Ongoing Multicasts list and press Join Multicast.
STARTING/STOPPING A MULTICAST CALL
To stop or start a multicast:
1. Press OK on the remote control. The main menu appears.
2. Select Media> Start (or Stop) Multicast.
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Chapter 5:
Quick Dialing Methods
IN THIS CHAPTER
This chapter describes the different quick dialing methods that are available in
COLLABORATE Room, and includes the following sections:

Using the Address Book

Using the Call Log

Using Speed Dial

Using Online Directories
USING THE ADDRESS BOOK
The address book enables you to make calls to addresses stored on the local system. You
can add frequently used addresses to the address book from where calls can be made
directly.
USING THE ADDRESS BOOK VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL
You can select the address book using the remote control.
To select the address book via the remote control:
1. On the remote control, press Phone Book (
appears.
). The Address Book window
2. In the Personal tab, select the number to dial, and then press OK on the remote control.
The number of the contact is copied to the number field in the New Call bar.
NOTE: When the address book is open, typing a letter in the ABC
field causes it to 'jump' to the first letter entered.
3. Press Make Call (
). The Calling screen is displayed.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
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USING ADDRESS BOOK VIA THE COLLABORATE ROOM GUI
You can display the address book using the COLLABORATE Room GUI menus.
To select the address book via the COLLABORATE Room GUI:
1. Select Settings>General>Address Book. The Address Book window appears (use
the joystick left button to skip to the left tabs).
2. In the Personal tab, select the number to dial, and then press OK on the remote control.
In the New Call bar, the address of the contact is copied to the number field.
NOTE: When the address book is open, typing a letter in the ABC
field causes it to 'jump' to the first letter entered.
3. Select Call (
). The Calling screen is displayed.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
USING THE PERSONAL ADDRESS BOOK VIA THE NEW CALL BAR
You can select the personal address book from the New Call bar.
To select the personal address book via the New Call bar:
1. Select New Call on the main menu. The New Call bar, appears.
2. In the New Call bar, select Address Book (
appears.
). The Address Book window
3. In the Personal tab, select the number to dial, and then press OK. In the New Call bar,
the address of the contact is copied to the number field.
NOTE: When the address book is open, typing a letter in the ABC
field causes it to 'jump' to the first letter entered.
4. Select Call (
) or press Make Call (
). The Calling screen is displayed.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
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ADDING ENTRIES TO THE PERSONAL ADDRESS BOOK
You can add frequently used addresses to the personal address book from where calls can
be made directly.
To add a new contact to the personal address book:
1. In the personal address book, select Add and press OK. The Name/Address bar opens.
2. Type in the new contact’s name and IP address, and then select Save. The new contact
is added to the address book.
NOTE: You can also set the dialing method (H.323, SIP or ISDN)
and the bandwidth that you want to use specifically for the contact
that you add. If you choose ISDN, the number to be dialed must be
predefined (see ISDN Settings).
EDITING ENTRIES IN THE PERSONAL ADDRESS BOOK
You can edit frequently used numbers already in the address book and save them for
repeated use.
To edit a contact’s details in the personal address book:
1. In the personal address book, select the entry you want to edit and then press OK on
the remote control.
2. Select OK in the GUI. The Name/Address bar opens.
3. Edit the contact name and IP address, and then select Save.
NOTE: If necessary, you can change the dialing method (H.323, SIP
or ISDN) and bandwidth that are used specifically for the contact
that you edit. If you choose ISDN, the number to be dialed must be
predefined (see ISDN Settings).
DELETING ENTRIES FROM THE PERSONAL ADDRESS BOOK
You can delete and thus manage personal address book entries when they are no longer in
use.
To delete a contact from the address book:
1. In the address book, select the number 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.
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USING THE CALL LOG
Log Entries are automatically logged to the Call Log when an outgoing call is made or when
an incoming call is received. Add Log Entries to the address book, or delete them from the
Call Log.
NOTE: Log entries cannot be edited.
USING THE CALL LOG VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL
You can select Call Log using the remote control.
To select the Call Log via the remote control:
1. On the remote control, press Call Log (
Calls. The Call Log window appears.
) – or – on the Main Menu, select Recent
2. Select the number to dial. The contact number is copied to the New Call field.
3. Select Call (
) or press Make Call (
). The Calling screen is displayed.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
DISPLAYING THE CALL LOG FROM THE ADDRESS BOOK
You can select Call Log via the address book.
To display the call log via the address book:

In the address book, select Call Log by pressing left with the joystick and scrolling
down.
ADDING A CALL LOG ENTRY TO THE ADDRESS BOOK
You can add Call Log to the Address book for reuse later.
To add call log entry to the address book:
1. In the Call Log, select the entry you want to add to the address book and then press OK
on the remote control.
2. Select Add. The Name/Address bar appears.
3. Edit in the contact Name or Address if needed, and then select Save. The log entry is
added to the address book.
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CLEARING THE CALL LOG
You can delete and thus manage Call Logs when you do not require them any longer.
To delete a call log or clear the entire log:
1. In the Call Log window, select which log entry to delete.
2. Select Delete to delete just the selected entry, or Clear All to delete all entries, and
then press OK. The following message is displayed when clearing all: "Are you sure?"
3. Select Yes to delete, or No to cancel.
USING SPEED DIAL
Add up to 9 frequently used numbers/addresses to the Speed Dial. You can add, Edit or
Delete Speed Dial entries.
USING SPEED DIAL VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL
You can use speed dial using the remote control.
To select speed dial via the remote control:
1. Enter the speed dial index number and press Make Call, or press Speed Dial
The Speed Dial window opens.
.
2. Select the number to dial. The contact number is copied to the New call field.
3. Select Call (
) or press Make Call (
). The Calling screen is displayed.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
USING SPEED DIAL VIA THE ADDRESS BOOK
You can use speed dial via the address book.
To select speed dial via the address book:
1. In the address book, select Speed Dial by pressing left with the joystick and scrolling
down.
2. Select the number to dial, and then press OK. The contact number is copied to the new
call field.
3. Select Call (
) or press Make Call (
). The Calling screen is displayed.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
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ADDING NUMBERS TO THE SPEED DIAL
You can add the frequently used numbers to speed dial. The speed dial number is added to
the speed dial list and marked from 1 to 9 (you can define up to 9 speed dial numbers).
To add numbers to the speed dial:
1. In Speed Dial, select Add and press OK. The Name/Address bar opens.
2. Type the contact’s name and address, and then select Save.
EDITING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS
You can edit frequently used numbers already in the Speed Dial.
To edit a speed dial number:
1. Select the number you want to edit in Speed Dial, select Edit and press OK. The
Name/Address bar opens.
2. Edit the contact’s name and address, and then select Save.
DELETING SPEED DIAL ENTRIES
You can delete speed dial entries when they are no longer needed.
To delete a speed dial entry or all entries:
1. In Speed Dial, select the number you want to delete.
2. Select Delete to delete just the selected entry, or Clear All to delete all entries, and
then press OK. The following message is displayed: "Are you sure?"
3. Select Yes to delete, or No to cancel.
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USING ONLINE DIRECTORIES
Online Directory is an external directory which can be used for calling. If you are registered
in the online directory, you can view the Online Directory in the address book under the
Online Directory tab.
NOTE: Online directory entries cannot be edited or deleted. In
COLLABORATE Central, Online Directory Settings  General 
Directory is disabled.
ACCESSING AN ONLINE DIRECTORY VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL
You can access the address book using the remote control.
To access the address book via the remote control:
button. The address book
1. On the remote control, press the address book
opens.
2. Select the Directory tab, and on the number to dial press OK. In the New Call bar, the
address of the contact is copied to the number field.
NOTE: When the address book is open, typing a letter in the ABC
field causes it to 'jump' to the first letter entered.
3. Select Call (
) or press Make Call (
). The Calling screen is displayed.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
ACCESSING THE ONLINE DIRECTORY VIA THE ADDRESS BOOK
You can access Online Directory via the address book.
To access the Online Directory via the address book:
1. In the address book, select Online Directory by pressing left with the joystick and
scrolling down.
2. Select the Directory tab, select the number to dial and press OK. In the New Call bar,
the address of the contact is copied to the number field.
3. Select Call (
) or press Make Call (
). The Calling screen is displayed.
When the call is answered on the far end, the system switches to Call mode.
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Chapter 6:
Advanced Settings
IN THIS CHAPTER
This chapter covers the advanced settings for COLLABORATE Room, and includes the
following sections:

Administration Settings

Call Settings

Call Security

Online Directory Properties

H.323 Protocol Settings

SIP Protocol Settings

Quality of Service (QoS) Settings

License Settings

ISDN Settings

System Settings

Multicast Settings

Recording and Streaming Settings

MCU Settings

Firewall and NAT Settings
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ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS
The administration settings define general system properties and also allow you to set
password protection for restricting management access when required.
To configure administration settings:
1. Select Settings>General>Admin. The Admin Settings window appears.
2. In the Admin Settings window, set the following options and parameters

Language – Select the desired language for the user interface. Press OK or Apply
for the change to take place immediately.

Enable Password for Advanced Configuration – Selecting this option restricts the
access to the advanced configuration options of the unit, which are: Admin (the
current window), H.323, System, Calls and ISDN.


Password – Enter the password that will restrict the access to the advanced
configuration. When typing the password, each letter is visible for one second
and then turn into an asterisk (*).
Advanced Services – opens a new window with the following options:

Enable Web Server – Select this option to allow Web access to the
COLLABORATE Room unit via a browser. If you enter a password, Web users
will be required to enter the same password when they access the unit (for
more information, see Web Access and Management).

Enable Telnet Interface – Select this option to allow access to the
COLLABORATE Room unit via a Telnet-based terminal. If you enter a password,
Telnet users will be required to enter the same password when they access the
unit.

Time – If not already set, enter the current time.

Date – If not already set, enter the current date.
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
Sleep Timeout – Duration of idle time (in minutes) before the system goes into
sleep mode.
3. Select Apply.
CALL SETTINGS
In the Call Settings window you can define miscellaneous technical settings that affect how
videoconference calls are performed by default.
To configure call settings
1. Select Settings>General>Calls. The Call Settings window appears.
2. In the Call Settings window, set the following options and parameters

Auto Answer – Enables auto answering of incoming calls. Does not apply to MCU
or IMC calls.

Enable H.239 – Enables data sharing protocol.

Enable adaptive bandwidth adjustment – Enables videoconferences to proceed
at reduced bandwidth if the network is congested. Deselecting this option maintains
a constant quality to the session, but it may cause network problems.

Auto mute microphone upon incoming call – Enables auto muting the
microphone for incoming calls

Force FEC – Force Forward Error Correction (FEC) – Forwards an error-correction
code instead of automatically adjusting the bandwidth.

Enable Audio Codec AAC-LD – Audio Codec: audio compression format designed
to combine the advantages of perceptual audio coding with the low delay
necessary for two-way communication.

Enable H.264 Profile – When selected, enables the system to operate in high
profile mode

Maximum Video resolution – Set the maximum video resolution
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
Enable Audio Codec G722.1 Annex C – Audio Codec: wide-band compression
algorithm provides higher-than-toll quality speech. The codec operates between a
wide-band, 50Hz to 7kHz signal range, at the G.722.1 standard bit rate of 24kbps
and 32kbps. GAO's G.722.1 algorithm is in the form of fixed-point arithmetic and is
based on the Modulated Lapped Transform (MLT).

MTU (100–1500) – Set the designated MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) value. The
default value is 1200. Applies only to RTP streams.

Maximum Outgoing Bandwidth – Maximum upload bandwidth (0 for unlimited)

Maximum Incoming Bandwidth – Maximum download bandwidth (0 for unlimited)
3. Select Apply.
CALL SECURITY
Calling securely requires setting the encryption protocol or using defaults which include
automatic encryption. Alternatively, you can disable the encryption if it is not needed.
To configure security settings
1. Select Settings>General>Security. The Security window appears.
2. In the Security Settings window, select from the following options:

Automatic – The default option; enables encryption automatically

AES – An encryption algorithm included in the H.235 security protocol

No Encryption – No encryption method will be used.
3. Select Apply.
Calls that are made using encryption will have a lock icon on the right-bottom corner of
the screen.
ONLINE DIRECTORY PROPERTIES
Online directories are lists of contacts (such as Internet Location Server, or ILS) whose
videoconferencing systems are online and registered with that directory. If your system is
not registered with a COLLABORATE Central®, the Directory Settings provide a way to
register with an online directory.
NOTE: Directory settings are available only in COLLABORATE
Room systems that are not managed by a ClearOne
COLLABORATE Central®.
To configure the online directory settings:
1. Select Settings>General>Directory. The Directory Settings window appears.
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2. In the Directory Settings window, set the following options and parameters

Enable Online Directory Registration – When selected, this checkbox activates
the rest of the fields in this window and enables the Online Directory connection
registration.

Server Type – Select the Online Directory server type. If you are not sure which
type to select, consult with your system administrator. An LDAP (Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol) server is usually used.

Server Address – The server’s IP address. If an IP is not entered, the following
message appears: "You must enter server address in order to continue."

Port – Number of the port through which the connection to the server is
established.

Path – Folder in which your user information is stored, as created on the Online
Directory.

Server Domain – Server’s domain name for the Online Directory.

User Name – Your user name as defined on the Online Directory server.

Password – Your access password as defined on the Online Directory server.
3. Select Apply.
NOTE: In the Standalone/Gatekeeper mode, either the ILS or
iPlanet servers should be installed for the directory. Consult with
your system administrator regarding the installation/configuration
of these servers.
Server Type
Description
Prerequisites
ILS server
Site Server ILS is a service used for publishing System administrator configuration
H.323 videoconferencing and telephony users
and IP multicast conferences on the network.
iPlanet server
Sun’s ONE Directory Server (also known as
System administrator configuration
iPlanet) is a scalable distributed directory
server for running an enterprise-wide directory
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Server Type
Description
Prerequisites
containing lists of people and resources.
Administrators can manage a single userrepository for their organization that can be
used by multiple applications to both
authenticate and retrieve stored information
for users such as access levels and user
profiles.
H.323 PROTOCOL SETTINGS
For point-to-point and multipoint videoconferences, the H.323 protocol standard is used for
call signaling and control, video/audio transport and control, and bandwidth control .
COLLABORATE Room utilizes H.323 to transport video/audio via DNS and NAT addressing,
and to communicate/interact with either a COLLABORATE Central server or a standard
gatekeeper server, one of which you can choose to work with in order to gain better
performance and flexibility in point-to-point and multipoint videoconferences.
NOTE: For more information about ClearOne’s COLLABORATE
Central server, its installation and configuration, refer to the
COLLABORATE Central User Guide.
To configure a connection to a COLLABORATE Central server or to a gatekeeper server:
1. Select Settings>Network>IP>H.323. The H.323 Settings window appears.
2. In the H.323 Settings window, set the following options and parameters:

None – Keep this option selected (selected by default) if you do not want to use a
COLLABORATE Central server or a gatekeeper.
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


COLLABORATE Central – Select this option if you want COLLABORATE Room to
communicate/interact with a COLLABORATE Central server and utilize its advanced
features. If selected, enter the required details in the following fields:

Server Address – Enter the IP address of the COLLABORATE Central server.

User Name – Enter the user name used to log into the COLLABORATE Central
server.

User Number – Enter your user number used for identification on the
COLLABORATE Central server. If not entered, the COLLABORATE Central
server will automatically generate a number.

Password – Enter the password used to log into the COLLABORATE Central
server.
Gatekeeper – Select this option if you want COLLABORATE Room to
communicate/interact with a gatekeeper server. If selected, enter the required
details in the following fields:

Server Address – Enter the IP address of the gatekeeper server.

User Name – Enter the user name used to log into the gatekeeper server.

User Number – Enter the user number used for identification on the gatekeeper
server.

Password – Disabled when working with a gatekeeper because gatekeeper
authentication is currently not supported.
Connection Mode – Select the protocol you want to use to connect your call.

H.323 - This selection should be selected manually for LAN network
connections only when the connection type is known.

H.460 - This selection should be selected manually for network connections
over Firewall/NAT only when the connection type is known.

Tunneling (not available when working with a gatekeeper) - This selection
should be selected manually for ClearOne Proprietary Tunneling. The default
tunneling port is configured by the System Administrator (see NetPoint/
COLLABORATE Central Administration Configuration Manager).
NOTE: Changing this setting causes COLLABORATE Room to
reload.

RTP Ports – In the two boxes, set the RTP range:

From – Enter the minimum RTP value.

To – Enter the maximum RTP value.
3. Select Apply.
NOTE: In COLLABORATE Central mode, the system administrator
should configure the LDAP settings for COLLABORATE Central on
the server side.
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To verify that COLLABORATE Central mode is active:
1. Press Status on the remote control and check in the displayed information that a
COLLABORATE Central icon appears.
2. Select Settings>Network>IP>H.323 and check the displayed information.
The New Call IP number shows the extension number that the system received when
initiating COLLABORATE Central mode, which is the ID number.
WORKING IN COLLABORATE CENTRAL MODE
In a point-to-point call and when COLLABORATE Central mode is active, you can add
another participant to the call without hanging up, i.e. – the call continues while the
additional participant is being invited.
To add participants to the call in COLLABORATE Central mode:
1. Select COLLABORATE Central >Invite. The Invite call window is displayed.
NOTE: The COLLABORATE Central >Invite option is available on
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.
SIP PROTOCOL SETTINGS
SIP is a common communication signaling protocol for VoIP.
To configure SIP settings:
1. Select Settings>Network>IP>SIP. The SIP Settings window appears.
2. In the SIP Settings window, set the following options and parameters:

Use Proxy – Use a proxy server or as stand alone.
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
User Name – The user name as configured in the proxy server (proxy mode).

User Password – The user password as configured in the proxy server (proxy
mode).

Proxy Address – Proxy server IP

Local Port – The SIP port on your computer (the standard is 5060).

Transport Protocol – Select the desired protocol (TCP or UDP).
3. Select Apply.
QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) SETTINGS
The Quality of Service (QoS) settings allow you to define the priorities by which data
packets are handled, thus adjusting the quality and priority of video/audio on different
networks with different bandwidth capacities, traffic loads, or other limitations.
To configure the QoS definitions:
1. Select Settings>Network>IP>QoS. The QoS Settings window appears.
2. In the QoS Settings window, set the following options and parameters:

No Priority (QoS) – Select this option if QoS prioritization is not required on your
network. When selected, this option disables all other options in the QoS Settings
window.

IP Precedence – Select this option if you want to prioritize traffic according to IP
precedence. When selected, this option makes available the following settings:

Video Priority –Select the video traffic prioritization method that best suits your
network: Flash Override, Flash, Immediate, Priority, or Routine.

Audio Priority – Select the audio traffic prioritization method that best suits
your network: Critical ECP, Flash Override, Flash, Immediate, or Priority.

RTCP Priority – Select the RTCP traffic prioritization method that best suits
your network: Interwork Control, Critical ECP, Flash Override, Flash, and
Immediate.
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
Diffserv – Select this option if you want to prioritize traffic according to Diffserv
parameters. When selected, this option makes available the following settings, with
parameters :

Video Priority – Select the video traffic prioritization method that best suits your
network, from Probability of Timely Forwarding at level 0 to level 7.

Audio Priority – Select the audio traffic prioritization method that best suits
your network, from Probability of Timely Forwarding at level 0 to level 7.

RTCP Priority – Select the RTCP traffic prioritization method that best suits
your network, from Probability of Timely Forwarding at level 0 to level 7.
3. Select Apply.
LICENSE SETTINGS
You can check your COLLABORATE Room license and functionality details, which were
preconfigured at the factory based on your product ordering options.
To view the license settings:
1. Select Settings>General>License. The License Settings window appears.
2. In the License Settings window, the following details are shown:

Software Version – The software and firmware versions installed on the
COLLABORATE Room unit.

Features List – Only the selected (in a checkbox) and grayed-out features are
licensed and fully functional. The optional features for COLLABORATE Room are:

ISDN

Laptop Sharing Support

USB Data Share

Recording/Streaming

MCU
3. Select OK to close the window.
ISDN SETTINGS (OPTIONAL)
ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a protocol that provides video conferencing
capabilities over telephone lines. It must be configured if the system is connected through
the ISDN infrastructure.
NOTE: The ISDN functionality is available only if you purchased a
license code and the required peripherals for it . You can skip this
section if you did not purchase the ISDN option and if you do not
use ISDN lines.
COLLABORATE Room can register to an ISDN point via the IP LAN.
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The ISDN wizard enables connection to ISDN based networks, using up to 4 ISDN BRI
lines, reaching connection bandwidth of up to 512 kbps.
To configure ISDN settings:
1. Select Settings>Network>ISDN. The ISDN Settings configuration wizard appears.
NOTE: The ISDN configuration wizard includes two or three steps,
depending on the switch type used, which is country dependant.
The configuration wizard guides you through the steps depending
on your selection of device and switch types.
2. The ISDN Connection wizard screen includes the following properties:

Enable ISDN – Select this option to enable or disable ISDN functionality. Once
selected, the ISDN adapter detection may take up to a minute.

Available Adapters – Displays the list of ISDN adapters available for this system.
Click on Discover to populate the Available Adapters list, and select the desired
adapter from the list. After you select an adapter, the Adapter Information, IP
address and MAC address of the adapter are displayed.

Discover adapters – Select this button to scan for available ISDN adapters.

Adapter Information –


IP Address – IP address of the ISDN adapter.

MAC Address – MAC Address of the ISDN adapter.
Line Indicators – Displays the line status after connecting:

Line 1: ISDN line status for line number 1

Line 2: ISDN line status for line number 2

Line 3: ISDN line status for line number 3

Line 4: ISDN line status for line number 4
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3. Select Next to continue to the ISDN Lines Configuration step (see next section: ISDN
Lines Configuration).
ISDN LINES CONFIGURATION
The ISDN Lines Configuration window enables you to set the phone numbers of up to 4
lines.
To define the ISDN phone numbers:
1. Enter the appropriate number for each field, without the area or country code.
NOTE: Depending on the switch type you selected, an additional
step may be required. If you are not sure what numbers to enter,
consult your system administrator.
2. Select Finish to save the ISDN lines configurations and complete the configuration
wizard.
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SYSTEM SETTINGS
In the System Settings window you can configure TCP/IP networking parameters for
COLLABORATE Room.
To edit system settings:
1. Select Settings>Network>System. The System Settings window appears.
2. In the System Settings window, set the following options and parameters

Obtain Address from DHCP Server – Select the checkbox to obtain an IP address
from a DHCP server.

IP Address – Set the IP address for this system. If using a DHCP server, the
address obtained from the DHCP server is displayed.

Subnet Mask – Set the subnet mask number for your network. If using a DHCP
server, the address obtained from the DHCP server is displayed.

Default Gateway – Set the IP address of the default gateway router. If using a
DHCP server, the address obtained from the DHCP server is displayed.

Obtain DNS Automatically – Use the DHCP server to decide your DNS server
address. If you do not select Obtain address from DHCP server, fill in the following
fields:

DNS Server – Set the IP address of the DNS server. If using a DHCP server, the
address obtained from the DHCP server is displayed.

Additional DNS Server – Alternative DNS server, to be used in case the first DNS
server defined can’t supply the needed services.

DNS Suffix – Set the DNS domain suffix to be used by this system.
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
System Name – Set the system DNS name used to identify the system when using
DNS dialing.

Ethernet Speed – Displays the network interface speed.
NOTE: Modify these settings only if they are required in your
network.
3. Select Apply.
MULTICAST SETTINGS
Session multicasting allows you to broadcast your session using the multicasting
networking transport technology, which allows users to send a video stream that can be
received by multiple recipients, all listening on a single multicast address. Multicasting a
session from your COLLABORATE Room allows numerous passive viewers to view the
session. This is typically used at lectures, or any session that passive viewers can benefit
from. Multicast sessions can be viewed by all ClearOne endpoints, the free ClearOne
Broadcast Viewer, and the Apple QuickTime viewer.
The Multicast Settings window allows you to define how multicast sessions are initiated by
COLLABORATE Room.
To access the multicast settings
1. Select Settings>Network>Multicast. The Multicast Settings window appears.
2. In the Multicast Settings window, set the following options and parameters

Multicast IP Address – IP address and gateway. The IP is dynamic according to
unit's IP. The first subgroup of the IP format (AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD) is set to 239
according to the standard. You can change it to any value from 224 to239, and you
can also change the rest of the sub groups (not recommended for multicast
communications).
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
Bandwidth – Maximum bandwidth (in Kbps) allowed for outgoing multicast
streams.

Video Format – The digital encoding format using during the multicast
transmission; by default is set to H.264.

Video Port – Number of the port through which the video multicast passes.

Maximum Video Resolution – Select the required video resolution from the dropdown list.

Audio Format – The Audio codec responsible during the transmission; by default is
set to AAC-LD.

Audio Port – Number of the port through which the audio multicast passes.

Multicast Name – The identifying name of the multicast.

Time to Live – The number of router hops allowed.

Announcement Rate – SDP announcement rate in seconds.

Refresh Video Rate – The video image refresh rate in multicast streams; an interval
of 5 seconds is set by default.
3. Select Apply.
RECORDING AND STREAMING SETTINGS
You can define the local directory in which recordings should be saved, and also define the
video streaming port parameters.
To configure the recording and streaming settings:
1. Select Settings>Media. The Recording and Streaming Settings window appears.
2. In the Recording and Streaming Settings window the following properties can be
configured:

Change Recording Path – Select to set the path of the recording directory. This
option is useful when changing the recording location to a USB flash drive or any
external storage location.

Streaming Port [1..65535] – Enter the streaming port number. The default port is
12100.
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
Number of Streaming Ports [1..20] – Enter the number of streaming ports. The
default number of streaming ports is 10.

Recording Quality – Select the quality of the video recordings made on
COLLABORATE Room:
For SD:

Low – Record at image resolution of 352x288 pixels (CIF).

High – Record at image resolution of 672384 pixels (4CIF).
For HD/FHD/PHD:

Low – Record at image resolution of 672384 pixels (4CIF).

High – Record at image resolution of 1280720 pixels (720p).
3. Select Apply.
MCU SETTINGS
The embedded MCU (optional feature) enables connecting up to 9 endpoints
simultaneously from various locations. This MCU capability includes the host system and an
additional 8 endpoints, one of which can be connected through ISDN.
NOTE: Before using this functionality, please verify the licensing
capabilities of your system. Go to the license page:
Menu>Settings>General>License, and verify that the option
“MCU” is selected (√).
To configure the MCU settings:
1. Select Settings>MCU. The MCU Settings window appears.
2. In the MCU window, set the following options and parameters:

Layout – Set the default layout for a multipoint call:

Auto – The system will change the layout automatically according to the
following principle: for up to 4 participants, the 22 layout is used; for 5 or 6
participants, the 5+1 layout is used; for 7 and up to 9 participants, the 33
layout is used.

VS (voice switched) – The video stream of the dominant speaker is shown. The
current dominant speaker sees the previous dominant speaker.
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
22 – The screen is divided into 4 quadrants of the same size. Each quadrant
contains an image. If there are more than 4 endpoints in the call using this
layout, the dominant speaker appears, replacing an image of a non-dominant
speaker.

33 – The screen is divided into 9 rectangle portions of the same size. Each
quadrant contains an image.

5+1 – This layout divides the screen into six rectangle portions. One is larger
than the other parts and contains the image of the dominant speaker at any
given time.
Answer Mode – Set the default answer mode for the second and subsequent calls:

Accept – Automatically accept incoming calls

Reject All – Automatically reject all incoming calls

Manual – Display a prompt each time a call comes in

Highlight Dominant Speaker – Display a green frame around the quadrant of the
dominant speaker, except for in the 5+1 layout.

Names Overlay – Display the remote station name overlaid on each participant
image.
3. Select Apply.
Incoming calls will be answered using the settings you configured.
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FIREWALL AND NAT SETTINGS
The Firewall/NAT Network Settings contain your system's identification configuration on the
local network.
NAT helps protect a LAN from exposure to unwanted traffic 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. A NAT server translates local parties' addresses to an
external address, which is then used to identify the local party to remote parties. Therefore,
remote parties use this external address to call the local party, without knowing its actual
local address.
To access Firewall/NAT Settings:
1. Select Settings>Network>IP>Firewall/NAT. The Firewall/NAT window appears.
2. In the Firewall/NAT window, set the following options and parameters:

Connection Mode


H.323 - This selection should be selected manually for LAN network
connections only when the connection type is known.

H.460 - This selection should be selected manually for network connections
over Firewall/NAT only when the connection type is known.

Tunneling - This selection should be selected manually for ClearOne
Proprietary Tunneling. The default tunneling port is configured by the System
Administrator (see NetPoint/ COLLABORATE Central Administration
Configuration Manager).
Enable DNS Address – Allows the use of DNS for outgoing calls to other parties by
a defined computer name.
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
NAT Mode

Disabled – Callers to the organization LAN are not identified.

Manual – Enter your external IP address. The NAT device maps this to your
internal extension number.

Automatic – The NAT device recognizes your IP address and maps it to your
internal extension number when you dial out through your organization LAN.

NAT Address – If your organization uses NAT when communicating with parties in
another LAN or WAN, type the external address for your videoconferencing device.

Tunneling Port – The default tunneling port is 443. Tunneling is available only when
working with COLLABORATE Central.

Use HTTP Proxy – If your organization uses Proxy server, configure in the Proxy
Address and Proxy Port.

Send Media As HTTP – Disguising tunneling traffic as HTTP.
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Chapter 7:
Web Access and Management
IN THIS CHAPTER
This chapter explains how to access COLLABORATE Room via a browser and use the
Web-based GUI for viewing sessions/files, and configuring the unit from a remote location
or via the LAN.
The Web interface includes all the options that are available via the regular on-screen GUI,
as well as some additional configuration options that are not available via the regular GUI.
Since the user options shared by both GUIs are generally the same, this chapter focuses
mainly on the exclusive web options, and includes the following sections:

Accessing COLLABORATE Room via Browser

Viewing a Stream Session

Viewing a Multicast Videoconference

Importing/Exporting the License

Viewing the Recording Archive

Sending Running Text in a Call

Viewing Call Status

Performing System Upgrade

Performing System Backup

Performing Systerm Restore to Factory Settings

Performing System Restore from Backup File

Performing System Restore from FTP
ACCESSING COLLABORATE ROOM VIA BROWSER
You can access COLLABORATE Room via a standard Web browser from any remote
location or from your LAN.
NOTE: The current Web version of COLLABORATE Room supports
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (or newer) only.
To access COLLABORATE Room via a browser:
1. Open your Internet Explorer browser.
2. In the browser’s address bar, type the direct IP address of the COLLABORATE Room
unit. The COLLABORATE Room Web login page appears. For example:
http://172.100.100.25
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NOTE: If you do not know the IP address of the COLLABORATE
Room unit, request assistance from a user in proximity to the unit,
who can check the unit’s IP address as explained in Displaying
System Information.
3. If a password was set for Web access (see Administration Settings): in the Password
field, enter your password for accessing the management options, and then click
Login.
If the password is authenticated, the management options page appears.
VIEWING A STREAM SESSION
You can view in your browser any stream that has started on COLLABORATE Room. The
stream may be of whatever is currently being captured by the video camera and
microphone that are connected to COLLABORATE Room.
The stream is viewed in the browser using Windows Media Player embedding.
NOTE: Viewing a stream does not require you to enter your
password and you do not have to log in.
To view a stream session:
1. Open your Internet Explorer browser.
2. In the browser’s address bar, type the direct IP address of the COLLABORATE Room
unit. The COLLABORATE Room Web login page appears.
3. Click View Stream; a new browser window opens and displays the stream on a page
with Windows Media Player embedded to it.
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VIEWING A MULTICAST VIDEOCONFERENCE
You can view in your browser an ongoing multicast videoconference that has started via the
COLLABORATE Room unit.
The multicast videoconference is viewed in the browser using Windows Media Player or
Apple QuickTime plug-in embedding.
NOTE: Viewing a multicast videoconference does not require you
to enter your password and you do not have to log in.
To view a stream session:
1. Open your Internet Explorer browser.
2. In the browser’s address bar, type the direct IP address of the COLLABORATE Room
unit. The COLLABORATE Room Web login page appears.
3. Click View Multicast; a new browser window opens and displays the videoconference
on a page with Windows Media Player or QuickTime embedded to it.
IMPORTING/EXPORTING THE LICENSE
Some features and functionalities in COLLABORATE Room require licensing, and are
activated with a license key that you must enter and save to your COLLABORATE Room
unit.
To enter and save a license to your COLLABORATE Room unit:
1. After logging in, click Configuration>Options>License. The License page appears.
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2. Copy and paste the license key (a long text-based string) that you received from
ClearOne into the License Key text box, and then click Apply.
Once the license key is applied, you can view which features/functionalities are
available:

ISDN – Number of ISDN lines available for use.

Laptop Sharing – Indicates whether the laptop sharing functionality is enabled or
disabled.

MCU – Maximum number of endpoints that can participate in videoconferences
using the embedded MCU.

Recording/Streaming – Indicates whether the recording and streaming
functionalities are enabled or disabled.
The unit’s LAN MAC address is also displayed.
VIEWING THE RECORDING ARCHIVE
You can view the list of recordings that are stored in the COLLABORATE Room recording
directory, and you can also delete recordings that are no longer needed.
To view the list of recordings:
1. After logging in, click Recording Archive. The Recording Archive page appears.
2. Choose which recordings you would like to view by using the following filtering options:

Today – Click to display only the recordings that were saved in the current day.

Specific day of this week – Click any other day of the current week to display the
recordings that were saved on that specific weekday.

Last week – Click to display only the recordings that were saved last week.
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
2 Weeks Ago – Click to display only the recordings that were saved two weeks
ago.

Previous Month – Click to display only the recordings that were saved in the
previous month.

All – Click to display the entire archive of recordings that are saved in the
COLLABORATE Room recording directory. The directory path is shown in the title
line above the list.

Name – If you want to search for a specific recording name, enter the name in this
text box and then click the Search button below.

From Date/To Date – Use these boxes to define a date range for the recordings
that you want to display on the list. Only the recordings that were saved in the
defined range will be displayed once you click the Search button. You can browse
for specific From/To dates using the two Browse buttons available next to the text
boxes.
The Recording Archive list shows the following details for each saved recording:

Name – Name of the recording. You can click the adjacent Rename button if you
want to change the file name.

Date – Date on which the recording was made and saved.

Time – Time at which the recording was made and saved.

Size – Size of the recording file in kilobytes or megabytes.

Duration – The recording’s length.
The currently available disk space size, labeled Free Space, is displayed above the list.
To delete a recording:

Select the checkbox on the row of the recording’s entry, and then click Delete. You can
select more than one recording.
NOTES:
 To select the checkboxes of all recordings that are currently
displayed, click Select All.
 To clear the checkboxes of all recordings that are currently
displayed, click None.
SENDING RUNNING TEXT IN A CALL
During a videoconference call, you can type and send a text message to the person(s) with
whom you are communicating. The message is displayed as running text on top of the
video image on the far-end screen.
To type and send a running text message:
1. Start the videoconference call. The Running Text button appears in the Call View box
(available only in the Web interface).
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2. Click the Running Text button. The Running Text box appears.
3. In the text box, type the message you want to send and display on the far-end screen,
and then click Start.
NOTE: To stop the display of the running text message on the far
end, click Stop.
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VIEWING CALL STATUS
During a videoconference call, you can view and check the technical details of the call.
To view the call status details:

During the videoconference call, click the Info link in the Call View box (see Call View
box).
The following information is displayed in the Call Status box for both incoming and
outgoing communication:

Video Codec – Video codec used to display video in this call

Video Resolution – Video resolution used in this call

Video Bandwidth – Bandwidth used by the video in this call

Video Frame Rate – Video frame rate used in this call

Audio Codec – Audio codec used to sound audio in this call

Audio Bandwidth – Bandwidth used by the audio in this call

Encryption Mode – Type of encryption used in this call (if encryption is used).
NOTE: To return to the Call View box, click Back.
PERFORMING SYSTEM UPGRADE
You can upgrade the COLLABORATE Room software, using an attached keyboard and
mouse, to a newer version when such becomes available.
To upgrade the COLLABORATE Room software:
1. After logging in, click System>System Upgrade. The System Upgrade box appears.
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2. Click Browse and then select the ClearOne-provided file that contains the newer
software version.
3. Click Upgrade. The system upgrade is performed and then the system reboots.
PERFORMING SYSTEM BACKUP
The Backup option, using an attached keyboard and mouse, takes a snapshot of the
current COLLABORATE Room configuration. It is recommended to take backup snapshots
every time a configuration change is made.
4. After logging in, click System>System Restore. The System Restore box appears.
NOTE: For the current release the Backup and Restore functions
are accessed by the same screen.
5. Click OK, or wait and the system will automatically reboot.
6. The system will reboot and a Backup/Restore screen will appear
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7. Select the Backup option (F1). The Backup screen will appear.
8. Enter the Backup name and click on the Create (F4) button to create the backup file of
the configuration.
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9. Once it is done, press the Exit (F12) button and reboot the system. Shutdown the
system by pressing few seconds on the power button; then press the power button
again in order to turn on the system.
PERFORMING SYSTEM RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Whenever necessary, you can discard all manual configuration and restore the factorydefault settings.
NOTE: it is recommend to take a backup snapshot each time you
configure your system.
Use an attached keyboard and mouse to reset the COLLABORATE Room unit to its factory
defaults:
1. After logging in, click System>System Restore. The System Restore box appears.
2. In the Password box, enter the password (default: 1234) for restoring the system to its
factory defaults.
3. Click OK.
NOTE: All information on the system including user information,
address book entries, IP and ISDN settings and all other user
defined information will be deleted.
NOTE: After restoring the system to its factory defaults, it maybe be
necessary to perform a system upgrade.
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PERFORMING SYSTEM RESTORE FROM BACKUP FILE
Whenever necessary, you can discard all manually entered configuration settings and
restore the settings to a saved backup of an earlier configuration.
NOTE: before restoring the system, you must save the system
License Key. This is accessed by using the menu:
Configuration>Option>License
Reset the COLLABORATE Room unit to a backup snapshot file using an IE browser:
1. Open your Internet Explorer browser.
2. In the browser’s address bar, type the direct IP Address of the COLLABORATE Room
unit. The COLLABORATE Room web login page appears. For example:
http://172.100.100.25
3. After logging in, click System>System Restore. The System Restore box appears.
NOTE: For the current release the Backup and Restore functions
are accessed by the same screen.
4. Click OK.
NOTE: All information on the system including user information,
address book entries, IP settings, ISDN settings and all other user
defined information will be deleted.
NOTE: After restoring the system to its factory defaults, it may be
necessary to perform a system upgrade.
5. The system will reboot and Backup/Restore menu will appear.
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6. Select the Restore (F2) button. The Restore screen will appear.
7. Select the backup configuration file you want to restore, and press on Restore (F5)
button.
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8. Once the restore process is completed, press OK and shutdown the system by
pressing for a few seconds on the power button; then press the power button again in
order to turn on the system.
9. Copy the stored License Key to the system (Configuration>Option>License)
PERFORMING SYSTEM RESTORE FROM FTP
Whenever necessary, you can discard all manually entered configuration settings and
restore using settings delivered via FTP.
NOTE: before restoring the system to its factory defaults, you must
save system License Key. This is accessed by using the menu:
Configuration>Option>License
To reset the COLLABORATE Room unit, using an attached keyboard and mouse, to its
factory defaults:
1. After logging in, click System>System Restore. The System Restore box appears.
2. Click OK.
NOTE: All information on the system including user information,
address book entries, IP and ISDN settings and all other user
defined information will be deleted.
NOTE: After restoring the system to its factory defaults, it maybe be
necessary to perform a system upgrade.
3. The system will reboot and Backup/Restore menu will appear.
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4. Select the FTP Updates (F3) button. The FTP Updates screen will appear.
5. Enter the FTP server details including FTP Address, User Name and Password, and
click the Apply (F9) button.
6. Press the Available Updates (F8) button to refresh the backup file list.
7. Select the file from the listing, and then click on the Download (F6) button.
8. Once the download is completed, press on the Back (F11) button.
9. Select the Restore (F2) button and follow the restore steps listed above.
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Chapter 8:
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>). From the Telnet prompt, use the following commands to manage
a computer running Telnet Client.
ENABLING THE TELNET API
To enable the Telnet API:
1. Click Settings > General > Admin.
2. Check the Enable Telnet Interface checkbox.
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TELNET API
Key
accept
Description
Accept incoming call
change_camera Set current camera by index
Arguments
Example
—
accept
Index:1-9
change_camera 1
(call cameralist for list of
available video devices)
callinfo
Request call info values
SessionID: Valid session ID
number
callinfo 1
camerahome
Return PTZ camera to default
position
—
camerahome
cameralist
Return list of available video
devices
—
cameralist
camerapos
Save or restore camera
position from preset
Action: save, restore
Position: 1-9
camerapos save 2
Direction:
cameramove u
camerastart
Start camera movement pan,
tilt, zoom in different direction

u – up

d – down

l – left

r – right

ul – up+left

ur – up+right

dl – down+left

dr – down+right

zi – zoom in

zo – zoom out
camerapos
restore 1
cameramove up
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Key
camerastop
dial
dtmf
dtmf2all
Description
Stop camera movement
Dial specific address via LAN
network or ISDN
communicator
Arguments
Direction:

spt – stop pan tilt

sz – stop zoom

Address:

Calltype: lan,isdn,audio

Bandwidth (optional):
64, 128, 256, 384, 512,
1024 (Bandwidth list is
configurable in
Commands.xml file on
both sides, server and
client)
Example
camerastop sz
dial 125.0.1.2
lan 128
dial 7584568
isdn
Send DTMF tone to remote
endpoint identified by
Participant ID (Note: Use
sessions to retrieve Participant
ID)
ParticipantID: any valid
participant number
DTMF: DTMF tone
sequence
dtmf 23
035667344
Send DTMF tone to all active
calls
DTMF: DTMF tone
sequence
dtmf2all
035667344
dtmf 111
123433#5*
dtmf2all
123433#5*
get
set
Get parameter value
Set parameter value
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Parameter:

mic

volume

speaker

license

autoanswer
Parameter:

mic

volume

speaker

autoanswer
get mic
get volume
get autoanswer
set mic on
set volume 5
set autoanswer
on
Chapter 9:
Specifications
The following are the COLLABORATE Room specifications.
Video Specifications
Transmission Speed

SIP / H.323: 96 Kbps - 6Mbps (SD up to 4Mbps)

ISDN 64 Kbps -512 Kbps (4xBRI)*
*not supported in current version
Video Standards
H.261, H.263, H.263+/++, H.264
Live Video Resolution

QCIF (176 x 144 pixels)

QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)

CIF (352 x 288 pixels)

SIF (352 x 240 pixels)

VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

4CIF (704 × 576)

4SIF (704 x 480)

720p (1280 x 720 pixels) Rx/Tx HD, Rx SD

1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) - Rx SD/HD, Tx/Rx
PHD and Tx/Rx FHD
Video Frame Rate
Video Inputs

720/60 - 1080/30 (Rx SD/HD, Tx/Rx PHD
and Tx/Rx FHD)

1080/60 (Rx SD/HD/FHD,
Tx/Rx PHD)

Up to 10 fps: 96 Kbps

Up to 20 fps: 128 to192 Kbps

Up to 30 fps: 256 Kbps and higher

SD: Composite and S-Video

HD: HDMI or HD-SDI

FHD: HDMI

PHD: DVI
Video Outputs
HDMI, Digital Video Interface (DVI)
HD Simulcast

Integrated Broadcast Viewer
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Audio Specifications
Audio Features
Audio Standards
Data Specifications
HD DualStream
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
Full duplex echo cancellation

Automatic noise suppression (ANS)

Automatic gain control (AGC)

20 KHz: AAC-LD

7 KHz: G.722, G.722.1

3.4 KHz: G.711, G.723.1, G.728,G.729

AMR (3G)

Data Sharing Methods

Laptop plug in

USB storage key

Documents: PPT, PPS

Video clips (AVI, MPEG, WMV, etc.)

Graphic files (BMP, GIF, TIF, etc.)

Sharing of file, or the VGA input

H.239 support

Tandberg DuoVideo support

Sending and receiving capability

1 live video source + 1 data source

Resolutions supported: XGA, SVGA, VGA, CIF,
QVGA, QCIF, 4CIF
Networking Specifications
Standards Supported

SIP Protocol: RFC 3261

ITU-T: H.323 v4.2 Annex Q (FECC)

ISDN: H.320*, H.221, H.242, H.230
* This option will be supported in a future version of
COLLABORATE Room.
H.323 QoS Features

DiffServ

IP Precedence

Firewall port sync

NAT IP mask

Port pinholing

Adaptive Bandwidth Adjustment

Packet loss recovery (FEC)

Packet ordering

Packet duplication control

Jitter correction

Lip sync correction

Overhead prediction

Max packet size adjustment

Single DVI or HDMI

Dual: DVI + HDMI

PHD: 14x Zoom

FHD: 14x Zoom

HD: 10 or 14x Zoom

SD: 18x Zoom
Peripheral Specifications
Monitors Configuration
Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera Unit
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Features Specifications
Dialing Modes
Security
Directory Services

Manual

Speed dial

Personal address book

Online directory

Broadcast viewer

Encryption using H.235 (AES)

Search and filter packet ordering

Packet duplication

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

1000+ local number directory

10,000+ global number directory

H.350 support (COLLABORATE Central mode)

Environmental
LDAP online directory support

Open LDAP

Microsoft ILS, SiteServer, Active Directory
and Exchange

Search and filter queries

0 - 40°C temperature

15 - 80% humidity

Universal Power Supply:


Input [email protected]

Frequency 50/60 Hz
PS Output / Appliance Input:

Language Support
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[email protected] Max
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese,
and Korean