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1. Read and understand all instructions Follow all warnings marked on the product Unplug the product from the outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product in or near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or swimming pool Place this product on a flat level dry surface for ongoing operation Never place product near heat radiators or registers Allow adequate ventilation for heat dissipation This product should only be operated using a power source specified on the product label If you are not sure about the power source at your location consult your dealer or local power company Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords this can cause fires or electric shock Never spill liquid on or into the product Do not disassemble this product Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous voltages and other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock during subsequent use Disassembly voids the warranty Unplug the product from the outlet and contact a qualified service technician under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed D If liquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions d Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged e If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Avoid telephones
2. the directory in which you wish to save the file the default directory is the CHAT 160 Log directory Click Clear to clear all entries in the log window Chapter 3 Using the Chat Application 15 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE CARING FOR THE CHAT 160 e Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual e Unplug all cables from the CHAT 160 before cleaning e Unplug the power supply from the wall outlet Phone VC only before cleaning e Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth moistened with water to clean the outside of your CHAT 160 and power supply TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having trouble with the audio from your CHAT 160 it might not be optimized tuned for the specific hardware device you are connected to If you have not yet optimized the sound for this device refer to the Using the CHAT Application section in Chapter 3 If you are still encountering problems use the following procedure to troubleshoot the CHAT 160 1 Activate the CHAT 160 software and verify the audio settings for the hardware device connected to the CHAT 160 If this does not solve the problem then look more closely at your hardware device for the problem refer to the hardware device s User s Manual or contact Technical Support 2 Make sure all cables are properly and securely connected Verify cable connections with the appropriate illustration for your hardware device see Chapter 2 Getting Started for more information 3 Ift
3. 551 156 200 Part 800 156 225 gt NOTE ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment You must make claims directly with the carrier Inspect your shipment carefully for obvious signs of damage If the shipment appears damaged retain the original boxes and packing material for inspection by the carrier Contact your carrier immediately Replacement Parts amp Accessories The standard CHAT 160 is used primarily as a USB configured device connected to your laptop or PC for hands free calls with Skype A CHATAttach pack out is available for purchase that contains two CHAT 160 devices along with the CHATAttach shown above Optionally a CHATAttach Expansion Cable Kit accessory shown below can be purchased separately to connect two existing CHAT 160 devices together for larger conferencing settings Ow S CHAT Attach CHAT Attach HATAttach Cabl C ach Cable Power Supply Quick Start Guide Part 830 156 010L Part 551 156 200 Part 800 156 225 Chapter 1 Introduction 3 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED CHAT 160 CONTROLS MUTE STATUS INDICATOR MUTE STATUS INDICATOR VOLUME STATUS INDICATOR MUTE STATUS INDICATOR VOLUME DOWN VOLUME UP MUTE LED Indicators several blue LED lights show when the CHAT 160 is connected to a PC via USB or when the CHAT 160 is plugged into a breakout box The three status indicator LEDs above each microphone are blue when the unit is operational and change
4. CHAT 160 firmware requires updates 1 Download the CHAT software by accessing the following http www ClearOne com support downloads php content main 2 Select your device from the BY PRODUCT window and click SEARCH and the screen will display only those downloads available for your specific device Select the latest version of the CHAT 60 160 Software and the system will display a confirmation window for the software to be downloaded to your computer Unzip the downloaded folder and run Setup exe to begin the installation process Follow the on screen prompts to complete the software installation When the CHAT software installation is complete start the CHAT software by double clicking the ClearOne CHAT Wa icon that is now on your Windows desktop or by clicking Start gt All Programs gt ClearOne Communications gt CHAT gt ClearOne CHAT Before using the CHAT 160 for the first time proceed with the audio settings configuration procedure located in Chapter 4 under the Advanced section of this manual This will ensure optimal sound quality for each device and application you plan to use with the CHAT 160 CONNECTING THE CHAT 160 TOA PC 1 Using the included USB cable connect the CHAT 160 to your PC or laptop The blue LED indicators on the CHAT 160 illuminate indicating that the CHAT 160 is powered and ready for use Chapter 2 Getting Started CHATAttach Connecting Two CHAT Devices The CHATAttach makes it
5. possible to connect two CHAT devices together for larger conference settings using the CHATAttach accessory kit In order to use the CHATAttach accessory the following criteria must be met 1 Both CHAT devices must be the same model number both CHAT 150 both CHAT 160 or both CHAT 170 devices mixing CHAT models using CHATAttach is not currently possible 2 Both CHAT devices must have identical firmware versions installed The firmware must be CHATAttach compatible To ensure this download the latest version of the firmware from the website and configure each device that will be connected to the CHATAttach accessory with the latest firmware All older CHAT 160 devices will a require firmware update in order to work with the CHATAttach accessory 3 The CHAT device must be at least 5 apart for best performance Use the following steps to connect the CHATAttach accessory 1 Connect the two CHAT devices using the keyed CHATAttach cable 2 Position the two CHAT 160 devices so they re at least 5 apart from each other 3 Plug in the CHATAttach power supply To prevent the power cable from inadvertantly becoming unplugged before during or after meetings it AN is recommended that the connector end of the cable be secured in some way One approach is to knot the male female connection to prevent this from occurring as shown above A recommended professional approach to setting up a conference room utilizing the CHATAttach a
6. 6 UPDATE FIRMWARE amp DATABASE The Update Firmware screen displays the current firmware version unit name and checks ClearOne s website for available firmware and device database updates Update Firmware allows you to automatically update to the most recent firmware and device database using the Check for updates button or you can use the Select File button to manually load an existing firmware file gt NOTE The computer your CHAT 160 is connected to must be connected to the Internet in order to use the Check for updates option Check for Firmware Updates Perform the following steps to update your firmware and device database 1 Start up the CHAT 160 software as described earlier in this manual CHAT 160 Update RIN Firmware Version 27 Unit Name Chat 160 Firmware File Group Speakerphone for Skype Selected Firmware Version None Database Version 2 Selected Database Version None Device Setup My Devices Akeem Help Progress Advanced SOUNDS GOOD TO ME 2 Click on the Update Firmware button located along the left side of the window 3 Click the Check for updates bution to check the web for available updates 4 The following series of messages appears below the progress bar e Locating website e Website found e Click Update to load new firmware into device Appears only if a new firmware file is available e Click Update to load new database information App
7. ClearOne CHAT 160 CHATAttach 160 Group Speakerphone for Skype USER S MANUAL 1 800 283 5936 1 801 974 3760 1 801 974 3669 Tech Support ClearOne com www ClearOne com CHAT 160 CHATAttach 160 USER S MANUAL CLEARONE PART NO 800 000 012 March 2012 REV 2 1 2012 ClearOne All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from ClearOne ClearOne reserves specific privileges Information in this document is subject to change without notice U S PATENTS D539 274 D556 189 D531 999 OTHER PATENTS PENDING TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW E 1 SERVICE AND UPPORT REENEN NEES AN 1 TECHNICAL SUDDON EE 1 Sales and Customer Service scicca 1 Product RetUrnS E 1 UNPACKING NNDDDD ON E bk E ea yooo mj 3 CHAT 160 e EA 3 CHATATTACH PACKOUT FOR THE CHAT 160 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS amp CCESSORIES 44W 3 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED CHAT 160 CONTROLS EE 4 LEL INDICATORS i arcane enen teaa nA EER OANT EAN ELETE R 4 VOLUME AND MUTE BUTTONS k kaka 4 INSTALLING THE CHAT SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 5 CONNECTING THE CHAT 160 TO A PC accra 5 CHATATTACH CONNECTING Two CHAT DEVICES E 6 CHATATTACH WORKING Mons 7 CHATATTACH TROUBLESHOOTING cccccecececeeeeceuueeceuneeseuneeenaeseeas 7 CHAPTER 3 USING THE CHAT APPLICATION USING THE CHAT APPLICATION z 8 Using A Third Party ADD IGA
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9. arly heard Repeat as needed to find the optimal speaker volume for the device 7 While the caller is still connected count from 1 to 10 in a normal voice Ask the caller if they can hear you clearly Click and move the Output slider until the caller can hear you clearly Repeat the test count as needed to find the optimal microphone volume for the device 8 Click Save to Database to capture the optimized settings The Add Settings to Database dialog appears Enter appropriate name in the Model field then click the Save to Database button 9 The optimal audio settings for the device or application are now ready for use Repeat steps 1 through 9 for any additional devices and applications To switch between audio settings for different applications click the My Devices button select the desired application then click the Apply to CHAT button The audio settings are instantly applied for the chosen application Using A Third Party Application If you are using the CHAT 160 with an application other than CHAT such as Skype ClearOne recommends using the tuning wizard or audio configuration controls in that application to adjust audio settings If the application does not have a tuning wizard or audio settings use the CHAT application to tune audio settings for optimal sound quality as explained in the previous section Audio setup information can also be found for the CHAT Application in the next few pages 8 Technical Support 800 283 593
10. ccessory is to drill holes near where the CHAT devices will be placed route the cabling through the holes and secure them underneath the conference table as shown above 4 Follow the instructions in the CHAT 160 User s Manual to setup the CHAT device with a PC 6 Technical Support 800 283 5936 CHATAttach Working Modes The following table outlines the CHATAttach working modes Mode Code Solid Red LED on both CHAT devices are in MUTE mode Normal CHAT devices Solid Blue LED en boti CHAT devices are in UNMUTE mode Normal CHAT devices No PC attached CHAT devices are in STAND BY mode Single Blue Volume light and will WAKE UP when a PC is reattached to a device on both CHAT devices at which time all previous CHAT device settings will be reinstated Normal CHATAttach Troubleshooting The following table describes issues that may occur and possible causes that may help identify and resolve problems when using the CHATAttach accessory Lu Firmware on CHAT devices support Blinking Red LED s on SE EE Download and install the latest both devices firmware onto both CHAT devices not the same Blinking Blue LED s on J More than one PC connected at a Connect ONLY one PC to the both devices time CHAT device CHATAttach Power Supply not Plug the CHATAttach Power plugged in supply into an active power recepticle Blinking Red LED ona Only one CHAT device supports Download and install the single CHAT device CHATAt
11. during an electrical storm There is a risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Do not use this product near intensive care medical equipment or by persons with pacemakers This product can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines TV sets radios computers and microwave ovens Do not place the product in close proximity to any of these devices CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC THE LIGHTNING ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THE EXCLAMATION WARNING TO FLASH AND ARROW CAUTION TO REDUCE THE POINT WITHIN THE PREVENT FIRE OR a A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK e Se ELECTRICAL SHOCK warnincsicn Coa A ALERTING YOU OF HAZARD DO NOT ALERTINGYOUOF SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE MPORTANT DANGEROUS REFER SERVICING TO INSTRUCTIONS EXPOSE THIS VOLTAGE INSIDE QUALIFIED SERVICE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT TO RAIN THE PRODUCT PERSONNEL THE PRODUCT OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT Save these instructions Technical Support 800 283 5936 UNPACKING CHAT 160 Packout The illustration below shows the parts that shipped with each model of the CHAT 160 Contact your dealer for replacement parts and accessories CHAT 160 USB 910 156 251 CHATAttach Packout for the CHAT 160 USB 2 0 Connection CHATAttach CHATAttach Verbes See Got hela vay n xe Powar Supply Quick Start Guide Part 830 156 200 Part
12. e on this screen are instantaneously applied to the CHAT 160 In addition the option to click on the Save to Database is available to capture the current settings and save them as a custom device Use the Database tab to select a specific application setup that has been previously saved Use the Log tab to view any CHAT 160 log files generated that describe issues that the device has encountered or updates that have been made to the CHAT 160 device gt Note The volume settings in the CHAT software are synchronized with the Windows volume settings Changing the volume using the CHAT software or the buttons on the CHAT 160 also changes the volume settings in Windows Conversely changing the volume settings in Windows also changes the settings in the CHAT software 14 Technical Support 800 283 5936 ADVANCED SETTINGS LOG Log displays a list of actions taken by the CHAT 160 including a timestamp and a description of the action or even CH AT 1 50 Acvanced Settings Group Speakerphone Audio Settings Log paia 07 51 34 647 Software Version 2 0 28 585 07 51 34 647 Resource Version 2 0 28 561 07 51 34 647 DLL Version 2 0 28 61 07 51 35 768 Device Found HCD _ 0011 Root_ 0016 Port 0002 WHIL 07 51 35 788 Firmware wersion 40 Device Setup My Devices Update Firmware Advanced SOUNDS GOOD TO ME ClearOne To save the log to a text file click the Save button A standard Windows save dialog appears Name the file and choose
13. e you sure you want to continue 6 Click Yes to proceed with the firmware or device database update or No to cancel 7 A second Update dialog appears Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel This wll update the Chat software settings database Are You sure ou want to continue 8 A series of messages appears below the progress bar indicating that the updates are in progress WARNING Do not unplug the CHAT 160 while updates are in progress bag S Chat 160 Update Fimmaare E e Firmware Version EI Group Speakerphone i ji Unit Name Chat 150 Firmware File Chat S0_v30 dtp Selected Firmware Version 30 Database Version Selected Database Version O Device Setup LNeck TOF Updates Select File My Devices err aaee u uoue euda dadana aaea Update Firmware Help Update Successfull The firmware for Chat 150 has been changed to 30 Advanced SOUNDS GOOD TO ME 9 When the update is complete the following message appears below the progress bar e Update Successful The firmware for CHAT has been changed to lt new revision level gt where lt new revision level gt is the new firmware revision number e Update Successful The database has been updated to lt new revision level gt where lt new revision level gt is the new database version number 10 Your CHAT 160 now has the most recent firmware and or device database updates available Chapter 3 Using the Chat App
14. ears only if a new device database file is available Chapter 3 Using the Chat Application 9 Update Emmaare CHAT 160 paa maa Firmware Version 29 Unit Name Chat 160 Firmware File Chall oo v3 dip Selected Firmware Version 30 Group Speakerphone for Skype Database Version 0 Selected Database Version 0 Update Firmware Help Click Uodate to load new firnvrare in device Glick Update to load new database intormaton Advanced SOUNDS GOOD TO ME gt NOTE If no new firmware or device database updates are available the following messages will appear below the progress bar Your device contains the most recent firmware Your database contains the most recent updates This indicates that your firmware and database are current No updates are required 5 Click the Update button to install available updates The Update dialog box appears The Chat software has detected both a firmware and a database update Click one of the buttons to upgrade the firmware or the database Any or all of the following actions can be performed by clicking the appropriate button Click Update Firmware to update firmware only Click Update Database to update the device database only Click Cancel to cancel the update procedure and return to the Update Firmware screen 10 Technical Support 800 283 5936 When you click either of the update buttons an Update dialog appears This will update the Chat 160 Ar
15. he CHAT 160 is connected through a USB hub be sure that the USB hub is connected to an external power Source 4 If another USB device such as a digital camera is connected to the computer on the same bus as the CHAT 160 the Windows error message USB Controller Bandwidth Exceeded may be displayed If this occurs move the other USB device to a separate USB bus The CHAT 160 is a high performance USB device and requires sufficient bandwidth in order to operate properly If you are unable to resolve the problem using this procedure please refer to the support pages on the ClearOne Website or contact ClearOne Technical Support Phone 1 800 283 5936 USA or 1 801 974 3760 Fax 1 801 977 0087 E mail Tech Support ClearOne com Internet www ClearOne com 16 Technical Support 800 283 5936 INTERRUPTED FIRMWARE UPDATE RECOVERY If firmware programming was interrupted such as by a power loss or an accidental cable disconnection the CHAT 160 might become unstable The CHAT 160 software will boot into a generic mode and the Generic Mode screen will be displayed Generic Mode ClearOne Your device has booted to an unknown state There are two methods that may resolve the situation 1 choose Res E source Library and then select your product Select the latest firmware for download and note where yo save it on your computer Aft e button bel A r P SOUNDS GOOD TO ME To perform the firmware update read and follow t
16. he on screen instructions then click the Update Firmware button see the Update Firmware amp Database section in Chapter 3 for detailed instructions The messages Initializing and Recovering appear above the progress bar followed by the typical messages that appear during a firmware update The update then continues to completion If the CHAT 160 attempts to recover from a programming error by booting up in the Generic DFU mode a series of instruction windows will be displayed Follow the on screen instructions to resolve this issue Chapter 4 Maintenance 17 CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Operating Systems Supported Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Connections USB Version 2 0 Compatible Type Mini B Female Keyed Connector Keyed RJ 45 8 conductor Controls Volume Up Volume Down Microphone Mute Audio Speaker Bandwidth 190 Hz 20 kHz Max Output Level 85 dB SPL 1 foot 0 30 meter Microphone Bandwidth 50 Hz 7 75 kHz Environmental Operating Temperature 41 104 F 5 40 C Processing Full Duplex Distributed Echo Cancellation D E C Noise Cancellation Automatic Level Control ALC Line Echo Cancellation LEC Selectable First Mic Priority Power USB 5 VDC 500 mA Maximum External 100 240 VAC Input 9 VDC 560 mA Output Tip Power Ring Ground 18 Technical Support 800 283 5936 Mechanical Dimensions W x D x H TAE XTA X18 18 8 cm x 18 8 cm
17. ies that includes Distributed Echo Cancellation Noise Reduction Automatic Level Controls and Adaptive Modeling producing crystal clear conversations The CHAT 160 device is designed specifically to be used with Skype This manual provides instructions on using the CHAT 160 with the Skype application All CHAT 160 units have a mini USB port for connection to a PC Service and Support If you need additional information on how to set up or operate your CHAT 160 Group Speakerphone please contact us We welcome and encourage your comments so we can continue to improve our products and better meet your needs Technical Support Telephone 1 800 283 5936 USA or 1 801 974 3760 Fax 1 801 977 0087 E mail Tech Support ClearOne com Web site www ClearOne com Sales and Customer Service Telephone 1 800 945 7730 USA or 1 801 975 7200 Fax 1 800 933 5107 USA or 1 801 977 0087 E mail Sales ClearOne com Product Returns All product returns require a Return Material Authorization RMA number Please contact ClearOne Technical Support before attempting to return your product Make sure you return all the items that shipped with your product Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read the safety instructions before using this product This personal speaker phone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails You must make alternative arrangements for telephone access to emergency services
18. l del Output Level Speaker E USB Analog Mix Normal J 2 K Line Echo Cancellation Video Mode External Speakers Save to Database ClearOne You can also use the Advanced screen to adjust audio settings for your CHAT 160 save your settings as a custom device view and edit the CHAT 160 device database and view the CHAT 160 log file This section describes how to use each of these functions Chapter 3 Using the Chat Application 13 ADVANCED SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS Audio Settings displays the current audio settings and allows you to change them for the CHAT 160 currently connected to your PC Advanced Settings Chat 160 Group Speakerphone Audio Settings Log for Skype Microphone Lewel Speaker Lewel Device Setup Input Level My Devices Output Level Ke n Speaker Update Firmware K USB Analo g Mix Normal 0 k Line Echo Cancellation wideo Mode External Speakers Advanced SOUNDS GOOD TO ME ClearOne Available audio settings includes e USB Audio These controls affect the audio settings of the CHAT 160 when it is connected via USB to your computer Use the Mute buttons to mute either the microphone or speaker on the CHAT 160 Use the sliders to adjust the microphone level and speaker level Soeaker and microphone level adjustments made in the CHAT software will automatically change the speaker and microphone volume levels in Windows Any settings changes that mad
19. lication 11 12 MANUAL UPDATES gt NOTE This procedure is for advanced users technical support purposes and corporate environments where IT security policies may prohibit automatic updates Loading an incorrect firmware file can cause unpredictable results In most cases you should use the automatic update procedure by pressing the Check for updates button To manually change the firmware version or database package loaded into your CHAT 160 use the following procedure 1 Press the Select File button in the Update Firmware screen The Open dialog window is displayed File name dip Chat160 dfp ChatL60_v30 dfp List files of type Firmware Packages 1 Folders Ch Wlearone chat firmware Lach Li Gs Documents and Set gt All Users gt Application D ata OF Cancel ClearOne LG Chat Drives EE From the List files of type drop down menu select either the Firmware or Database package to download A list of the appropriate CHAT files available on the system appears in the left hand scroll list Select the file to upload and press the OK button Select the Cancel button to cancel the update and return to the previous screen If the update file was downloaded directly off the Website use the Folder list in the center right side of this window to navigate to the appropriate folder where the downloaded file was saved Once the file has been located and highlighted click the Update button t
20. ng measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio TV technician for help FCC PART 15 19 A 3 COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation WARRANTY ClearOne the Manufacturer warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship For complete warranty information including length coverage and limitations visit ClearOne on the web www ClearOne com ClearOne Edgewater Corporate Park South Tower 5225 Wiley Post Way Suite 500 salt Lake City Utah 84116 U S A Chapter 5 Appendix 19
21. o update A warning dialog appears Click Yes to manually load the selected firmware file or No to cancel D A series of messages appears under the progress bar indicating the update is in progress WARNING Do not unplug the CHAT 160 while the manual update is in progress When the update is complete a message will appear below the progress bar stating that the update has been successful with the appropriate revision level information if applicable gt NOTE If firmware programming was interrupted such as by a power loss or an accidental cable disconnection the CHAT 160 might become unstable In this case refer to Interrupted Firmware Update Recovery in Chapter 4 of this manual Technical Support 800 283 5936 HELP The Help button provides the following options on Help Help GUE ClearOne Homepage Advanced Registration e Click Help to activate the online help file e Click About to get information about your CHAT 160 including software and firmware revision numbers e Click ClearOne Homepage to visit the ClearOne website using your default web browser e Click Registration to register your CHAT 160 with ClearOne using your default web browser ADVANCED Advanced displays the current audio settings for your CHAT 160 Chat 160 Group Speakerphone for Skype Device Setup My Devices Update Firmware Help Advanced SOUNDS GOOD TO ME Advanced Settings Microphone Level Speaker Leve
22. tach latest firmware onto both CHAT devices Only one CHAT device connected 3 Connect both CHAT devices to to CHATAttach the CHATAttach accessory CHAT devices will not The firmware on both devices does not Download and install the latest synchronize support the CHATAttach accessory firmware onto both CHAT devices Chapter 2 Getting Started 7 CHAPTER 3 USING THE CHAT APPLICATION USING THE CHAT APPLICATION 1 If not already open start the CHAT application 2 Click the My Devices button and select the device you want to tune select the Other or All option if your device application is not listed then click the Apply to CHAT button Adjust the speaker and volume settings on the external device or in the application to 50 half volume Click the Advanced bution to display the pre defined audio settings for the device you selected in step 2 Use the USB Audio section of the screen to tune applications gt NOTE In the Advanced screen adjusting Microphone Level under USB Audio changes the CHAT 160 microphone volume for USB applications Adjusting the Speaker Level under USB Audio changes the CHAT 160 speaker volume Place a call using the device or application Land lines provide the best audio for tuning purposes Ask the person on the other end of the call to count from 1 to 10 in a normal voice While the person is counting click and move the Input slider in the CHAT application until the caller s voice can be cle
23. to red when mute is turned on The seven LEDs next to the volume controls illuminate blue to indicate the current volume setting more lights indicate a higher volume level Once successfully connected to your computer the CHAT 160 will automatically become the default audio device for Windows speaker and microphone When you run Skype the CHAT 160 will also become the default soeaker and microphone for Skype calls replacing your computer s speakers and microphone Volume and Mute Buttons Use the Volume Up Down buttons to adjust the volume level of the CHAT 160 Use the Mute button to mute the CHAT 160 s microphones until the button is pressed again If you are using the CHAT 160 with a PC for Skype calls you can also use the volume controls in Windows or in the CHAT software application to make these adjustments gt NOTE If your CHAT 160 is connected to a PC any changes you make to volume by pressing the CHAT 160 volume buttons will also change the volume settings in Windows 4 Technical Support 800 283 5936 INSTALLING THE CHAT SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS gt NOTE The install procedure is the same for Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems The CHAT 160 can be used right out of the box and there s no software to download or install if it is to be used only with a PC The following procedure can be used to download and install the CHAT software for the CHAT 160 if it is to be used with other devices or if the
24. x 4 6 cm Weight 1 17 Ibs 0 53 kg Compliance RoHS REACH FCC Class A Part 15 ICES 003 CE Listed UL Listed Model Numbers 910 156 251 CHAT 160 Single CHAT 160 and Connecting Cable 910 156 251 00 CHATAttach 160 e Two 2 CHAT 160 Devices Connecting Cables and Power Supply Accessory Part Number 910 156 225 CHATAttach Expansion Kit e Includes Cables Power Supply and Quick Start Guide to Update Two 2 CHAT 160 Devices to CHATAttach EUROPEAN COMPLIANCE see the ClearOne Website for specific and most up to date European Compliance amp Conformity related information at www ClearOne com resources EuroDOC php FCC PART 15 ICES 003 COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada ICES 003 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation H this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followi
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