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CONVERGE™ PRO 880/840T/TH20/8i Professional Conferencing Systems INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

6 Chapter 1: IntroductionConverge Pro 8iAn input-only expansion box for the Converge Pro platform. The 8i delivers new economical configuration fl

96 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingTELCO TX SETTINGSTelco Tx Settings enable you to customize telephone transmit channel settings using th

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 97 Dialer ButtonThe Dialer button opens the telephone dialer, allowing you to place calls to establish a conferen

98 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingMin/Max LimitsUse the yellow and green upper and lower limit arrows on the Gain Scale in the Gain secti

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 99 To adjust cross-point gain/attenuation, right-click on a cross point box and select Cross Point from the pop-u

100 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingYou can change the label (name) of the channel in the Telco Tx entry box, toggle the NOM button to tur

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 101 Optimizing Output Gain StructureOptimizing gain structure for output channels ensures optimal audio performan

102 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingPROCESSING SETTINGSProcessing Settings enable you to configure Filters, delay, compression, and gain t

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 103 Filter ButtonPressing the Filter button brings up the Channel Property Configuration window with the Filter T

104 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingIntroducing an appropriate amount of delay to the forward-mounted driver(s) re-establishes the acousti

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 105 Select the Enable Compressor checkbox to activate the compressor.With the compressor you can change the gain

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 7 Converge Pro TH20The successor to the industry-leading XAP® TH2. The TH20 enables conference call functionality

106 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming ReleaseDetermines how quickly compression is disabled. The range is 100ms to 2 seconds, in 5ms increm

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 107 The Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. Move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuati

108 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingChannel ObjectsTo streamline site setup tasks, you can save channel configurations as Channel Objects

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 109 FADER SETTINGSFader Settings allow you to set configuration parameters for fader channels using the Channel V

110 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingGain Slider & Post Gain Meter Adjusts output gain level. Use the Gain slider to adjust output volu

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 111 Expanded Channel Routing Matrix This display is identical to that shown in Channel View when the channel is s

112 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingUNIT TABThe Unit Tab shows a detailed block diagram for the Converge Pro unit selected in the Site Pan

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 113 Input Channel Settings Pointing to an Input channel on the LEFT side of the screen highlights it in orange

114 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming Processing Channel Settings Pointing to a Processing channel in the Matrix section of the screen hig

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 115 Fader Channel Settings Pointing to a Fader channel in the Matrix section of the screen highlights it in ora

8 Chapter 1: IntroductionCUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORTClearOne is committed to providing best-in-class customer service and support. If you need as

116 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming Expansion Audio RX and TX Pointing to an Expansion RX or TX channel in the Matrix section of the scr

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 117 MATRIX TABThe Matrix Tab is used to route audio to one or more destinations (outputs, expansion bus, or proce

118 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programminginput to output. The color of the cross point cell identifies the input type: Yellow = gated mic inpu

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 119 any destination within the unit. The Converge Pro 840T has 12 digital mix-minus buses:O–R buses are defaulted

120 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingTo copy a cross point to multiple cross points, press <Ctrl+C> to copy, then press <Ctrl+V>

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 121 AEC REFERENCE TABThe AEC Reference Tab allows you to establish reference sources for Acoustic Echo Cancellati

122 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingOutput channelsExpansion bus channelsSpeaker outputs (840T only)Virtual referencesVirtual AEC Referenc

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 123 NOTE: If the channels selected for a virtual reference use Processing or Faders, you should select the proces

124 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingMACRO TABMacros define a series of commands which can be run from Console, the Front Panel LCD, or by

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 125 The Macro Record dialog appears.Make the routing and input/output configuration changes (such as gain adjustm

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 9 OPERATING REQUIREMENTSPowerConverge Pro devices automatically accommodate voltages of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15

126 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingSelect the Converge Pro device Type, DID (Device ID number), and Command from the drop-down lists.When

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 127 Executing MacrosMacros can be run from Console, from the Front Panel LCD, or through external control devices

128 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingGATING TABThe Gating Tab of the Console main screen allows you to create Gating Groups and assign Mic

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 129 Use the Gating Controllers section of the screen to assign Mic Inputs to a gating group. Use Internal gating

130 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingNOTE: ClearOne recommends using First Mic Priority to maintain maximum audio intelligibility by allowi

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 131 CONTROL TABThe Control Tab allows you to configure pin assignments for the user-definable pins on Control/Sta

132 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingDefault Pin AssignmentsFor default pin assignments for Control/Status ports by model, refer to the Con

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 133 Set parameter values for the command as required, then press the Apply button. The command appears in the sel

134 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingSTRING TABThe String Tab enables you to create up to seven Command Strings that allow Converge Pro dev

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 135 Creating Command StringsType a command string in the Command 0 through Command 7 text boxes in the center pan

10 Chapter 1: IntroductionUNPACKINGUse the pack-out diagrams below to verify that you received all components for your Converge Pro product.NOTE:

136 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingEVENT SCHEDULER TABThe Event Scheduler allows you to schedule commands for execution at a specific tim

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 137 The Converge Pro commands available for event scheduling include:MACRO –Executes a macroPRESET –Executes a pr

138 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingDATABASE TABThe Database Tab enables you to create, modify, and save AV Devices, Channel Objects, and

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 139 AV DevicesAV Devices allow you to save pre-defined configurations for a particular type of device, such as a

140 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingCreating A New AV DeviceTo create a new AV Device, select the type of device you want to create in the

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 141 Channel ObjectsChannel Objects allow you to save pre-defined configurations for a channel, such as an Output

142 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingTo create a new channel object, select an object type in the Object Tree and click the New button. Ent

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 143 For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Site PropertiesUnit Prope

144 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingOPTIMIZING GAIN STRUCTUREOptimizing Gain Structure maximizes the signal-to-noise ratio for each channe

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 145 NOTE: The Post Gain Meter is a peak meter. If the meter remains green, the level may be too low. If it peaks

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146 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming2. Optimize the gain level for all mic, line, and telco rx inputs routed to the selected output chann

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 147 CREATING CHANNEL OBJECTSOne of the most powerful features of the Console software is the ability to create Ch

148 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingDRAG AND DROP CONFIGURATIONConsole provides powerful Drag and Drop Configuration capabilities that all

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 149 Creating ObjectsWith the exception of custom AV devices, which can only be created using the Database Tab, al

150 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingTo apply an AV device to a channel, drag the object onto the channel in the Unit or Channel View tabs.

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 151 Channel ObjectsIn addition to using AV devices, you can drag and drop Channel Objects in the Unit Tab and the

152 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming Matrix ObjectsMatrix Objects allow you to save customized matrix configurations into the Database and

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 153 PRESET MODEPreset Mode allows you to create, modify, and run presets. There are 32 presets available in Conso

154 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingPreset Configuration TabsIn preset mode, the following tabs are available on the Console Tab Bar for d

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 155 Creating PresetsUse the following procedure to create presets:1. Press the Preset Mode button on the Button

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156 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming5. Set the output channel cross-points that you want to include in the preset using the matrix. 6.

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 157 Executing PresetsThere are four ways to execute presets:Using ConsoleUsing the LCD Preset Menu on the Front P

158 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingPreset Execution FlagsConsole uses user-selectable preset flags to determine the current execution sta

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 159 To apply a preset object, drag it from the Objects Pane and drop it onto the Site Pane of Console while in Co

160 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingFILE MENU OVERVIEWFile Menu allows you to use Site Files and Print Reports.Accessing the File MenuIn C

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 161 If you are Connected to a Site, a Confirm dialog appears when you select Exit as shown below. Press Yes to co

162 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingPRINT REPORTSThe Print Reports option on the File menu allows you to print a configuration properties

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 163 VIEW MENU OVERVIEWThe View Menu provides an alternate navigation method for viewing the screens displayed by

164 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingView Menu OptionsOptions available on the View menu include:Unit ViewChannel ViewMatrix ViewAEC Refere

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 165 ADD MENUThe Add Menu allows you to add Converge Pro units to a site using default configuration settings.Acce

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166 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingAdding UnitsOn the Add menu, select the Converge Pro model you want to add to the site. The Unit Prope

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 167 NOTE: The Status bar at the bottom of the Console window displays the current status of the unit and the site

168 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingCONNECT MENU OVERVIEWThe Connect Menu enables you to connect to a site, disconnect from a site, and re

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 169 MODES MENU OVERVIEWThe Modes Menu allows you to switch Console between Configuration Mode and Preset Mode. Co

170 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingSERVICES MENU OVERVIEWThe Services Menu provides various utilities for using and managing Converge Pro

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 171 DIALERThe Dialer provides a software telephone interface for teleconferencing applications.NOTE: The dialer i

172 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingUsing DialerWhen using the dialer, the date and time, number dialed, and call status are displayed in

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 173 PHONEBOOK (840T AND TH20)The Phonebook allows you to store telephone numbers and make speed-dial assignments

174 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingPress the Add button to add the entry to the phonebook. The number now appears in the phonebook list,

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 175 LABEL EDITORThe Label Editor allows you to quickly change the default names (labels) assigned to all Converge

14 Chapter 1: IntroductionCONTROLS AND CONNECTIONSRefer to the following diagrams for a description of Converge Pro front panel controls and their

176 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingDEVICE LOGThe Device Log captures user-selectable system events for administration, configuration, and

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 177 Using Device LogIn the Device Log window, select the events you want to log using the Event Selection check b

178 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingFor additional information, please refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Site Proper

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 179 EVENT LOGThe Event Log captures system events for administration and troubleshooting purposes. Event types ca

180 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingUsing Event LogCaptured events appear in the left section of the Event Log window. Event Codes and Mes

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 181 WEB BUILDER TABUse the Web Builder to configure the User Console and Control Console. These consoles provide

182 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming Select the key you want to program from the drop-down list in the upper left hand corner of the scree

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 183 For some commands, such as MACRO, the Status section of the command editor becomes active. Status controls th

184 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingThe element selected determines the commands available in the Command drop-down lists in the Command s

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 185 To access programmed user console call management functions, click on DIALER. To access programmed control c

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 15 Converge Pro Front Panel Control DescriptionsUSB Type B Port: Provides convenient front panel connectivity for

186 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingFIRMWARE LOADERFirmware Loader allows you to upgrade the firmware in your Converge Pro unit when enhan

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 187 as shown below: When the firmware load is complete, the unit reboots, and a Warning dialog appears as shown b

188 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingDEBUG CONSOLEThe Debug Console provides five tabs for monitoring system performance, testing and troub

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 189 To configure a meter, select the Unit, Meter Type, and Channel using the drop-down lists. Meter view provide

190 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming Test Signal TypesThe signal generator provides three types of test signals: Pink, White, and Tone.P

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 191 NOTE: Use auto sweep to test the frequency response of a room and speakers, and to identify distortion or rat

192 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingSystem Check Config TabThe System Check Config tab allows you to select and configure the diagnostic t

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 193 SYSTEM CHECKSSystem Checks enable you to test network connections, telephone connections, microphones, and ou

194 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingDebug Console ScreenSelecting System Checks from the Services menu, or clicking the Debug Console butt

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 195 System ChecksWhen you are finished selecting test configuration options on the System Check Config tab, click

CONVERGE PRO 880/840T/TH20/8I INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUALCLEARONE PART NO. 800-151-880 (REVISION 0.91) May 2007© 2007 ClearOne Communications,

16 Chapter 1: IntroductionConverge Pro Rear PanelsConverge Pro 880 Rear PanelConverge Pro 840T Rear PanelConverge Pro TH20 Rear PanelConverge Pro

196 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingLED status indicators:Red: Subsystem testing for the selected unit failed.Yellow: Test not selected on

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 197 EXECUTE PRESETSThe Execute Presets command on the Services menu allows you to run presets while Console is in

198 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingThe Execute Preset dialog appears as shown below. Select the preset you want to run from the drop-down

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 199

200 Appendix A: Serial Commands

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 201 APPENDIX A: SERIAL COMMANDSCONVERGE PRO SERIAL COMMAND OVERVIEWThis appendix provides summary descriptions of

202 Appendix A: Serial CommandsGroup and Channels TableGroup Alpha Number Converge 880 Channel RangeConverge TH20 Channel RangeConverge 840T Chann

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 203 Meter Type Definitions TableAlpha Numeric Level position for MicsLevel position for Line InputsLevel position

204 Appendix A: Serial CommandsAA - AUTO ANSWER ENABLE/ DISABLEThis command selects/reports the setting of auto answer.Command Form: DEVICE AA &l

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 205 Value Signed Float 2 -12.00 – 12.00(Null to query in text)DBAD - AUTO DISCONNECT ENABLE/ DISABLEThis command

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 17 Converge Pro Rear PanelsAC Power: IEC connector, 100–240VAC auto-adjusting, 50/60Hz.Mic/Line Inputs: Mini-term

206 Appendix A: Serial CommandsBit Map of Telco1 XXXX XXXX |Æ Telco RX |Æ Telco TX|-----------|Æ ReservedAEC - ACO

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 207 Command Form: DEVICE AMXDUET [Value] Argument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsValue Unsigned Integer 4 0 =

208 Appendix A: Serial CommandsCALLDUR – CALL DURATIONThis command indicates how long a call has lasted. If no call is in session, this will repor

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 209 Value Unsigned Integer 2 0 = Off1 = On2 = Toggle(Null to query in text)CLOCK – CLOCK SETThis command sets or

210 Appendix A: Serial CommandsValue Unsigned Integer 4 1 = US / Canada2 = Europe3 = Mexico4 = Australia5 = South Africa6 = Japan7 = Brazil8 = Sou

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 211 Channel Channel 1 See Group and ChannelsGroup Group 1 5 (P)Value Unsigned Float 2 For Converge 1212, 0.00 – 5

212 Appendix A: Serial CommandsCommand Form: DEVICE DFLTM [Channel Group Position] Argument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsChannel Channel 1 S

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 213 DTMFC – DTMF CONTINUOUSThis command sends a continuous DTMF tone.Command Form: DEVICE DTMFC <Channel>

214 Appendix A: Serial CommandsENETADDR - ETHERNET PORT IP ADDRESSThis command selects/reports the IP address of the Ethernet port on the unit.Com

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 215 Argument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsValue IP Address 4 (Null to query in text)ENETSUBN - ETHERNET SUBN

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216 Appendix A: Serial CommandsBandwidth/Subtype Unsigned Float2 Type 0 – 5, 7 0 (Null in text) Octaves / TypeType 6, 11 0.05 – 5.00Type 8 – 10 2,

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 217 Command Form: DEVICE GAIN <Channel> <Group> [Value] [Absol/Rel]Argument DetailsName Type Size Va

218 Appendix A: Serial CommandsValue Unsigned Integer 2 1 = Auto2 = Manual On3 = Manual Off(Null to query in text)GOVER - GATING OVERRIDEThis comm

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 219 GRPSEL - GATING GROUP SELECTThis command selects/reports which Gating Group a microphone input is assigned.Co

220 Appendix A: Serial CommandsLMO - LAST MIC ON MODEThis command selects/reports last Mic on mode.Command Form: DEVICE LMO <Channel> [Valu

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 221 LOCCITY – LOCATION: CITYThis command sets/reports the location of the unit: City string.Command Form: DEVICE

222 Appendix A: Serial CommandsArgument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsValue Hexadecimal 4 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX| | | | | | | | | | | |

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 223 Argument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsValue Channel 4 See 14 (C) in Group and Channels(Null to query las

224 Appendix A: Serial CommandsValue Unsigned Integer 2 0 = 0 dB7 = 7 dB14 = 14 dB21 = 21 dB28 = 28 dB35 = 35 dB41 = 41 dB50 = 50 dB56 = 56 dB(Nu

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 225 Cross point 1 High(Gated Mics & all other inputs)Hexadecimal 4 Bit mask of columns 31 - maxCross point 1

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 19 CHAPTER 2: EXPANSION BUS & LCD PROGRAMMINGEXPANSION BUSThe Converge Pro Expansion Bus (E-bus) allows you t

226 Appendix A: Serial CommandsArgument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsValue String 16 1 – 15 Characters(Null to query in text)NCD - NOISE CANC

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 227 NTPSRV – NTP NETWORK TIME SERVER ADDRESSThis command selects/reports the IP addresses of the NTP Time Server

228 Appendix A: Serial CommandsPHONEBOOKADD – ADDS AN ENTRY TO THE PHONEBOOKThis command saves an entry in the phonebook. There is no query for t

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 229 Value Unsigned Integer 2 0 = Off1 = On2 = Toggle(Null to query in text)PRESET - PRESET EXECUTION/REPORTINGThi

230 Appendix A: Serial CommandsChannel Channel 1 See Group and ChannelsGroup Group 1 3 (M)Value Unsigned Integer 2 0 = Off1 = On2 = Toggle(Null to

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 231 RESET - RESET Resets the unit. There is no query for this command.Command Form: DEVICE RESETArgument Detai

232 Appendix A: Serial CommandsCommand Form: DEVICE RINGERTEST <Channel>Argument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsChannel Channel 1 See Gr

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 233 SFTYMUTE – SAFETY MUTEThis command selects/reports the state of the safety mute. When on, the safety mute ho

234 Appendix A: Serial CommandsStart FrequencyUnsigned Float 4 20.00 – 20000.00 HzEnd FrequencyUnsigned Float 4 20.00 – 20000.00 (must be greater

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 235 SNMPMNGRPORT – SNMP MANAGER NOTIFICATION PORTThis command selects/reports the SMP Trap port for SNMP Manager.

20 Chapter 2: Expansion Bus & LCD ProgrammingDEVICE IDSDevice IDs provide unique identifiers for all Converge Pro units that are linked togeth

236 Appendix A: Serial CommandsArgument DetailsName Type Size ValuesSystem CheckHexadecimalInteger4 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 0

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 237 Command Form: DEVICE TAMODE <Channel> [Value]Argument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsChannel Channe

238 Appendix A: Serial CommandsTELNETPORT - TELNET PORTThis command selects/reports the port for telnet connections.Command Form: DEVICE TELNETPO

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 239 Argument DetailsName Type Size Values UnitsUDT time Unsigned Integer 4UID - UNIT IDThis command reports the u

240 Appendix A: Serial CommandsSERIAL COMMAND SUPPORT TABLERefer to the following table for serial command support by Converge Pro device type.ID

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 241 ID Command NameConverge Pro 880Converge Pro 840TConverge Pro TH20Converge Pro 8i48 REFSEL X X X49 AARINGS X X

242 Appendix A: Serial CommandsID Command NameConverge Pro 880Converge Pro 840TConverge Pro TH20Converge Pro 8i98 AEC X X X99 NLP X X X100 DEVICEN

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 243 ID Command NameConverge Pro 880Converge Pro 840TConverge Pro TH20Converge Pro 8i148 NAME XXXX149 TELNETEN XXX

244 Appendix B: Control/Status Port Default Pinouts

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 245 APPENDIX B: DEFAULT PINOUTSCONTROL/STATUS PORT A & B DEFAULT PINOUTSConverge Pro 880 Port APin#: User Def

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 21 Use the Menu Dial to highlight the desired value. Press the Select button to select it.The Change DID Menu pro

246 Appendix B: Control/Status Port Default PinoutsConverge PRo TH20 Port APin#: User Definable Control/Status Default Description1 Y Control (Inp

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248 Appendix C: Specifications

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 249 APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONSConverge Pro 880 Audio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all measu

250 Appendix C: SpecificationsConverge Pro 880 (continued)Control/Status PortsDB-25 female A/B (2)Inputs A/B: active low (pull to ground)Outputs A

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 251 Converge Pro 840T Audio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed wit

252 Appendix C: SpecificationsConverge Pro 840T (continued)EthernetAutoswitching with Quality of Connection (QoC)10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Port

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 253 Converge Pro 8iAudio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed with a

254 Appendix C: SpecificationsConverge Pro 8i (continued)Operating Temperature14° F/-10° C to 122° F/50° C ambient unit temperatureApprovalsSee A

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 255 Converge Pro TH20Telephone Audio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are perf

22 Chapter 2: Expansion Bus & LCD ProgrammingAdjusting LCD Menu ParametersUse the following procedure to adjust LCD Menu parameters for your C

256 Appendix D: Compliance

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 257 APPENDIX D: COMPLIANCE FCC PART 15/ICES-003 COMPLIANCEThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with

258 Appendix D: Compliance If you experience problems with this equipment, contact ClearOne Communications, 5225 Wiley Post Way, Suite 500, Salt L

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 259 EUROPEAN COMPLIANCEConformity of the equipment with the guidelines below is attested by the CE mark.

260 Appendix D: Compliance Telecom - Telecom Terminal Equipment (Converge Pro 840T & Converge Pro TH20 Only):ETSI ES 203 021 - 1, 2 and 3 Acc

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 23 LCD Default DisplayWhen you power up a Converge Pro unit, the LCD display reads Initializing. If an error code

24 Chapter 2: Expansion Bus & LCD ProgrammingLCD CHANNELS MENUThe LCD Channels Menu allows you to adjust the Gain level and turn Mute On or Of

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 25 Use the Menu Dial to highlight Gain or MutePress the Select buttonSelect the desired value using the Menu Dial

TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1Converge Pro Product Family Overview 1Converge Pro Product Descriptions 4Customer Service And Support 8P

26 Chapter 2: Expansion Bus & LCD ProgrammingThese options are described in the following sections.RS-232There are two parameters in the RS-23

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 27 For more information, see the Table of Contents for these related topics:LCD Programming OverviewLCD Channels

28 Chapter 2: Expansion Bus & LCD ProgrammingLCD PRESETS MENUThe LCD Presets Menu allows you to execute Presets from the Converge Pro front pa

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 29 CHAPTER 3: CONVERGE CONSOLE PROGRAMMINGINSTALLING CONVERGE CONSOLEBoot the PC to the Windows operating system.

30 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingCONVERGE CONSOLE OVERVIEWThe Converge Console software provides a powerful, intuitive interface for con

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 31 Menu Bar Menus available on the Menu Bar include:FileViewAddConnectModesServicesHelp: Opens this help system

32 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming Tab Bar Tabs available on the Tab Bar include:UnitChannel ViewMatrixAEC ReferenceMacroGatingControlSt

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 33 In Preset Mode, the Site Pane displays the Current Site, Current Unit, Preset Selection list, and the Pres

34 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming Objects Pane The Object Pane contains the AV Devices tab, which allows you to select from a list of

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 35 SITE FILE OVERVIEWSite Files allow you to store configuration settings for one or more Converge Pro units, inc

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)CHAPTER 3: CONVERGE CONSOLE PROGRAMMING 29Macro Tab 124Gating Tab 128Control Tab 131String Tab 134Event Scheduler Ta

36 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingThe File menu appears. Select Open Site as shown below.The Open dialog appears.Locate the Site file you

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 37 Saving Site FilesTo save the current Site configuration parameters, including any changes made since the activ

38 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingCONNECT TO A SITEConnect To a SiteClick the Connect button on the Console Button Bar, or select Conne

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 39 SITE PROPERTIESSite Files are created and modified using the Site Properties window in Console. Site files con

40 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingCreate A New SiteTo create a new site, New Site from the File menu or by clicking the New Site button

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 41 Control Master Unit (SNMP)All units in the Site appear in the Control Master Unit list. Selecting a Control M

42 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingUser access privilege levels are as follows:Administrator: Full accessManager: Access to the Dialer and

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 43 location information in the Location section of the tab (optional). Press OK to save the Site file, or Cancel

44 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingUNIT PROPERTIESUnit Properties define properties for a specific Converge Pro unit. Unit Properties enab

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 45 Add A New UnitTo add a unit to a Site, right-click in either the Site View tab or the Tree View tab of the Sit

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTIONCONVERGE PRO PRODUCT FAMILY OVERVIEWCongratulations on purchasing a ClearOne® Converge™

46 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingDevice IDs ensure that the Console software synchronizes with the proper unit when there are multiple C

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 47 maintained by the Converge Pro unit connected to a control device through its RS-232 Serial Port, in this case

48 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming IP SettingsIf you want to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), select the DHCP checkbox. (S

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 49 CONFIGURATION MODE OVERVIEWConverge Console has two modes: Configuration Mode (default) and Preset Mode. Confi

50 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingCHANNEL VIEW TAB OVERVIEWThe Channel View section of the interface provides complete configuration of a

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 51 Some buttons, such as the Mute and PPWR (Phantom Power) shown above, toggle features On and Off. Other buttons

52 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingGatingThe channel routing matrix of the Channel View pane shows the associated Matrix row and routing c

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 53 This display is identical to that shown in Channel View when the output channel is selected in the Tree View p

54 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingAGC/ALC TAB AGC/ALC enables AGC (Automatic Gain Control) or ALC (Automatic Level Control) and allows yo

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 55 Use the AGC/ALC radio buttons to select Off, ALC, or AGC. The default is Off. ALC is performed automatically:

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionModelsThe Converge™ Pro product family includes the following models:Converge™ Pro 880Converge™ Pro 840TConverge™ Pro TH2

56 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingFor additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Channel View Tab Ov

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 57 NC (NOISE CANCELLATION) TABNC (Noise Cancellation) is a process in which ambient (background) noise is removed

58 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingConfiguring Noise CancellationSelect the Enable Noise Canceller checkbox to enable NC for the channel.

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 59 GATINGThe Gating button on the Channel View tab enables you to configure gating control for individual Mic Inp

60 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingGating Settings: Auto Gating The upper section of the Gate Settings section of the screen contains the

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 61 Manual Gating: Manual On/Manual OffSelect the Manual On radio button to gate the channel on, or Manual Off t

62 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingFor additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Gating TabAEC (Acou

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 63 FILTER TABFilters enable you to shape the audio signals from Mic Inputs for improved audio quality. There are

64 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingThe following sections describe how to configure and activate input channel filters.Active FilterUse th

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 65 To add additional filters, click the Add Filter button. The number of remaining available filters for the chan

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 3 microphones and 16 phone lines for a single site.Increased distance between units—up to 200 feet/60.96 meters.G

66 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingPhasePress the Phase button to display the phase relationship of the graphed frequency response (appear

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 67 Add FilterPress the Add Filter button to create a filter for the input channel. When you add a filter, it appe

68 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingAEC (AUTOMATIC ECHO CANCELLATION)AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) is a process in which acoustical echo

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 69 The AEC tab shows a signal flow diagram for AEC, and has the following features: Enable AEC, PA Adapt and AEC

70 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming ERL + ERLE MeterShows the total ERL and ERLE reduction. This is an average meter that updates only whe

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 71 MIC INPUT SETTINGSMic Input Settings enable you to customize mic input channel settings using the Channel View

72 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingPre Gain Meter The Pre Gain meter displays the mic input level before gain adjustments. Meter range is

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 73 Post Gate Meter The Post Gate Meter displays the audio level after gating. Meter range is from -30 to +20dB.

74 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingChannel Routing Matrix: InputsThe channel routing matrix section of the Channel View screen shows the a

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 75 This display is identical to that shown in Channel View when the output channel is selected in the Tree View

4 Chapter 1: IntroductionCONVERGE PRO PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSConverge Pro 880The successor to the industry-leading XAP® 800. As the flagship product

76 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingFor more information on using audio devices and channel objects, see the following topics:AV DevicesCre

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 77 LINE INPUT SETTINGSLine Input Settings enable you to customize line input channel settings. All settings for a

78 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingPre Gain MeterThe Pre Gain Meter shows the line input level before gain adjustments. Meter range is -30

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 79 Select the Enable AGC checkbox to enable AGC, or deselect it to disable AGC. For AGC configuration details, s

80 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingThe Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. Move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/att

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 81 matrix section of the screen). From the menu that appears, select Export Object as shown below.NOTE: You can a

82 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingTELCO RX SETTINGS (840T AND TH20)Telco Rx Settings enable you to customize telephone receive channel se

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 83 Channel Configuration Buttons The Channel Configuration Buttons enable you to configure settings for the

84 Chapter 3: Converge® Console Programming Telco Settings TabSettings available on the Telco Settings Tab include:Auto Answer: Set the number of

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 85 Telco Meters TabDisplays a round-trip signal flow diagram for the selected telco rx input channel, as well a

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 5 Converge Pro 840TThe successor to the industry-leading XAP® 400. Leveraging the rich functionality of the flags

86 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingDial Tone Level SliderThe Dial Tone Level slider allows you to set dial tone gain using the slider or s

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 87 To use noise cancellation, click Enable Noise Canceller, then adjust the Cancellation Depth to the setting whi

88 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingGain SliderThe Gain slider changes the gain for the telco receive channel from nominal 0. To change the

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 89 The Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. Move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuatio

90 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingTo save a Telco Rx channel configuration, right click in the Channel View screen (anywhere above the ch

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 91 OUTPUT SETTINGSOutput Settings enable you to customize output channel settings. All settings for a given outpu

92 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingMute ButtonClicking the Mute button toggles muting. The default is off.Gain SliderThe Gain slider adjus

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 93 You can click directly on any cross point box in the top row to set a parameter as cross point, or leave it bl

94 Chapter 3: Converge® Console ProgrammingYou can change the label (name) of the channel in the Output entry box, toggle the NOM button to turn c

Technical Services: 800-283-5936 95 Optimizing Output Gain StructureOptimizing gain structure for output channels ensures optimal audio performanc