ClearOne AP800 Specifications

AP400 Audio Conferencing SystemInstallation & Operation Manual

Introduction ~ G-Link Networking6Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760D. Mics 1–4. Up to four mic/line-level inputs (select

7Introduction ~ G-Link NetworkingTechnical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760X-busThis mix-minus bus is defined as the master micr

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Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760CHAPTER 2: Installation Power requirementsThe AP400 will accommodate an AC voltage-in

Installation ~ Hardware Setup10Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760The AP400 is designed for easy installation and setup.

11Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Installation ~ Hardware SetupConnecting the unitTo connect the AP4001. Place the uni

Installation ~ Networking Units12Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760G-Link connectionsUsing the G-Link connectors, you ca

13Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Installation ~ Networking UnitsDevice IDs Once your physical G-Link network is estab

Installation ~ Networking Units14Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760A system is defined as one or more AP units that comm

15Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Installation ~ LCD ProgrammingLCD ProgrammingFor most installations, the default set

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Installation ~ LCD Programming16Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760ClearOneFigure 2.7. LCD menu treeAdjusting a valueTo

17Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Installation ~ LCD ProgrammingSystem parametersThe System button enables you to view

Installation ~ LCD Programming18Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760A good way to remember the new passcode is to create a

19Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760First mic priorityThis feature helps maintain maximum audio intelligibility by allow

Installation ~ LCD Programming20Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Off AttenuationThis sets the amount of level reduction

21Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Decay RateThis feature determines how fast a microphone gates off after the hold tim

Installation ~ LCD Programming22Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760RS-232Five RS-232 parameters can be adjusted through t

23Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Installation ~ LCD ProgrammingTelcoThe telephone interface can be set to automatical

Installation ~ LCD Programming24Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Phantom PowerEach input will default with 24V phantom

25Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Installation ~ LCD ProgrammingEcho cancellerActivate or deactivate the echo cancella

iiiClearOne Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760AP400 Installation and Operation ManualTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1: Introdu

Installation ~ LCD Programming26Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Output parametersThere are two main submenus under the

27Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Installation ~ LCD ProgrammingG-Link X-Z busesSee page 7 for a description of this s

Installation ~ LCD Programming28Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760G-Link referenceThis bus provides a system-wide echo c

29Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Installation ~ LCD ProgrammingMeter parametersThere are five main submenus under the

Installation ~ Worksheet30Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Figure 2.25. Default programming worksheet

Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760AP-Ware software is an all-new system software for Audio Perfect products. Itreplaces

AP-Ware Software ~ Installing AP-Ware32Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760To install AP-Ware1. Boot the PC to the Window

Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760A correctly installed AP400 virtually runs by itself. Typical operations involvechangi

Operation ~ Telco Interface34Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760The input is now muted. To unmute the input, follow the s

35Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Operation ~ Controllers3. Activate the telephone interface by clicking Onor by begin

ivTechnical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Input parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation ~ Controllers36Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Touch panel controlThe AP products are designed to function w

Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760AppendicesDimensions (LxDxH)17.25" x 10.25" x 1.75"43.8 x 26 x 4.5 cmWe

38Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Appendices ~ Appendix B: Warranty and ComplianceWarrantyClearOne Communications, Inc

39Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Appendices ~ Appendix B: Warranty and ComplianceManufacturer does not assume any res

40Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Appendices ~ Appendix B: Warranty and ComplianceIf this equipment causes harm to the

41Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Appendices ~ Appendix B: Warranty and ComplianceEuropean Compliance (for internation

Appendices ~ Appendix C: Connector Pinouts42Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760RS-232 COM DCE port pinoutPin Number Contr

43Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Appendices ~ Appendix D: AccessoriesStatus outputs: DB-25 female; open collector, 40

44Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial CommandsCommands can be either uppercase or lower ca

45Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial CommandsThe command string will then be explained (w

Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Congratulations on purchasing the Audio Perfect®400, an advanced eight-by-eightdigital

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands46Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Serial Command Parameters andExplanationsFor

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands47Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760ADThis command changes the state of the auto

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands48Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760AMBLVLThis command changes or reports back t

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands49Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760DECAYThis command changes or reports back th

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands50Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760ECThis command changes or reports back the s

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands51Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760FLOWThis command selects or reports whether

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands52Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760GAINThis command changes or reports back the

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands53Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760GMODEThis command changes or reports back th

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands54Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760HOOKDThis command controls and reports the H

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands55Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760MASTERThis command selects or returns the cu

Introduction ~ Product Overview2Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Features• Distributed Echo Cancellation technology; ea

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands56Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760MHPThis command changes or reports back the

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands57Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760MMAXThis command changes or reports back the

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands58Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760<OUTPUTMIX>OUTPUTMIX=hex word The sele

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands59Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760MUTEThis command changes or reports the stat

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands60Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760NOMThis command changes or reports back stat

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands61Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760PCMDThis command programs or returns the pro

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands62Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760PEVNTThis command programs or returns the pr

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands63Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760PPThis command changes or reports back the s

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands64Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760RINGThis command reports the presence of a r

Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands65Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760TERLThis command reports back the telephone

3Introduction ~ Professional Services GroupTechnical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760If you need any additional information on h

Appendices ~ Appendix F: Worksheets66Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Appendix F: WorksheetsFigure F.1. Routing matrix

Appendices ~ Appendix F: Worksheets67Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Figure F.2. Programming worksheet

Appendices ~ Appendix F: Worksheets68Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Figure F.3. Audio flow block diagram

69Index ~ A–OGentner Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Aadaptive ambient 21, 23, 24ambient level 1, 24ambient noise

Index ~ P–Z70Gentner Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760Ppassword 22, 48, 55, 57phantom power 23, 63Rremote control

Introduction ~ UnpackingEnsure that the equipment shown below was received with your shipment. 4Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-80

5Introduction ~ Controls and ConnectionsTechnical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760C. LED Meter. The LED bar meter is displays th