Konftel 55
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1. Press the Upgrade button and confirm by pressing v to reboot in upgrade mode This will restart the device into upgrade mode You can choose to upgrade using either USB or an SD card Continue SW version 0 7 2179 Serial number The Konftel 55 restarts in upgrade mode c Press H Use USB when the Konftel 55 reboots c Start Konftel Upgrade Utility on your computer Follow the instructions that the software guide gives you 24 UPGRADING SOFTWARE We recommend that you let Konftel Upgrade Utility automatically download and install the latest version from Konftel s website You can also install a Konftel firmware file that has already been downloaded to the PC s hard drive UPGRADING VIA AN SD CARD This method requires a PC with an SD card reader Downloading upgrade files c Visit www konftel com upgrades and select Konftel 55 c Download the latest software version for the Konftel 55 55W c Copy the file with kt extension to an SD card Updating software c Insert the SD card with the software file in the Konftel 55 c Press MENU select System c Press the Upgrade button and confirm by pressing v to reboot in upgrade mode This will restart the device into upgrade mode You can Time and date choose to upgrade using cer USB or an SD car Continue The Konftel 55 restarts in upgrade mode c Press B Use USB when the Konftel 55 reboots c Follow the instructions that are dis2. KONFTEL The Konftel 55 User Guide ENGLISH OmniSound HD superior sound quality The patented OmniSound audio technology guarantees an impressive and crystal clear full duplex audio allowing you to speak in two directions for effective participation in virtual meetings The sound is transmitted clearly and powerfully to all attendees thanks to a hypersensitive microphone with 360 audio pick up and speakers OmniSound HD delivers HD audio during VoIP calls It also incorporates automatic echo cancellation and noise suppression which minimises background noise interference and an equaliser for personal adaptation of the audio properties This means you can move about freely in the room talking discussing and debating with others without any loss of audio quality and without any annoying sound clipping damping or echoes It s as close to real sound as you can get Ce Konftel AB hereby declares that this conference phone is in conformity with all the essen tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit www konftel com doc to read the declaration in its entirety Warning Do not expose the Konftel 55 to water or moisture Warning Do not open the casing of the Konftel 55 Warning Only use the power adapter provided to connect the unit to the mains gt Bb gt CONTENTS Introduction 2 M intenaNCE E erinan rnana arai E aE 2 Description Generaliniai tinain iapa icri ni ann
3. the same way as a headset connected to the mobile phone D Note that some desktop phones can also be connected via their headset jack The function is exactly the same as for a mobile phone connection and we only write mobile phone in the description c Connect the phone to the Konftel 55 using the mobile phone cable The ai button is displayed on the Konftel 55 The button is immediately activated on connection Make a test call to check that the receiving party has a good sound level See page 21 D The sound level produced by phones varies between the different makes The Konftel 55 s microphone level may therefore need adjusting to ensure good sound quality for the other call participants The setting is saved in the Konftel 55 and is used each time a phone is connected via a mobile cable Automatic detection of mobile phone The Konftel 55 can normally detect when a mobile phone is connected via a cable Some mobile phones do not activate the connection until a call is connected or they put the connection to the Konftel 55 headset to sleep after a certain period of inactivity If this is the case the button will not be displayed until you make a call from your mobile or receive an incoming call If you want E to be visible all the time and your mobile phone does not automatically activate the connection you can change the setting so that the button is always displayed whether or not your mobile phone is connected see
4. Based on our success we know that audio conferencing is a great way to save time money and at the same time contribute to a better environment High audio quality is essential for efficient meetings this is why our patented audio technology OmniSound is built into all Konftel Conference phones The products are sold globally under the Konftel brand and our head quarter is based in Sweden Read more about the company and products on www konftel com B EN NEN Head office Konftel AB Box 268 901 06 Ume Sweden Tel 46 0 90 70 64 89 Fax 46 0 90 13 14 35 infoGkonftel com www konftel com 110159 61 001 Rev 3A
5. CTION c Adjusting the sound individually for each sound source c Return to just one volume control by pressing the button on the top of the upper volume control D The Konftel 55 saves the set level when a sound source is turned off The next time the same sound source is activated it is started at the most recently used volume 14 USING A HEADSET The Konftel 55 has a headset port 3 5 mm plug See the heading Headset under settings page 21 if your headset does not work with the Konftel 55 There is also a headset sound level setting which allows the level of sound to be adjusted so that it seems as powerful as from the speakers Warning Use of headphones earbuds at high volumes can damage your hearing c Connect your headset to the Konftel 55 The Q button is displayed on the Konftel 55 c Press Q Connect your headset to the Konftel 55 The Q button lights up and the sound is transferred from the Konftel 55 to the connected headset 15 RECORDER CAPABILITY The Konftel 55 can be used to record your meetings and for dictations The recordings are saved on a memory card Folders are automatically created on the card with the date of the recordings These are saved in WAV format with the time when the recording started The Konftel 55 supports SD and SDHC cards Recording capacity is 35 hours per GB on the memory card RECORDING D Always make sure that the conference call participants do no
6. Lift the handset and dial the number on the desktop phone Adjusting the volume The volume can be adjusted when the phone is active lig is lit up As is the practice in the context of telephone communications it is not possible to turn the sound off completely using the volume control Transferring and ending calls c Press ig to transfer the sound between the Konftel 55 and the phone s handset c End the call by placing the handset back on the desktop phone The ilii button on the Konftel 55 can remain lit if you want to use the Konftel 55 for future calls too USING THE KONFTEL WITH A MOBILE PHONE The Konftel 55 transforms your mobile phone to a conference phone with OmniSound HD ensuring high sound level full duplex two way audio and efficient echo cancellation and static reduction OmniSound HD performs over the full audio bandwidth 100 24000 HZ but limita tions in mobile telecommunications networks reduce the bandwidth somewhat and the sound is compressed This has an effect on the sound quality Calls via updated 3G networks are more likely to have good audio quality Note that it is not possible to use a desktop phone and a mobile phone at the same time with the Konftel 55 The desktop phone connection is disabled when the mobile phone is connected CABLE CONNECTION TO A MOBILE PHONE The Konftel 55 is connected using a cable which is adapted for your phone optional accessory The Konftel 55 works in
7. aia Bridge connection es bru Using the Konftel with a desktop phone 7 Connecting to a desktop phone ssssssssssemm nne 7 Making calls agers ernen annaia Peek e ia ea REEE RE UTE ERR 8 Using the Konftel with a mobile phone 9 Cable connection to a mobile phone sssese 9 Making Calls L 10 Using the Konftel with a computer 11 Connection to a comipUlter cede nia anaa 11 Using the Konftel with a computer eeeeee ee teeeeeeeaaaaa 12 Bridge connection 13 Adjusting the volume iiiter konnen inna aariaa PORA 13 Using a headset 15 Recorder capability keel rA nrnna in aaa o Ea EAE 9n Listening to a recording Settings Changing lal igllaBes veu eene error ott dI Feo eS RF Fire yu ERr Ele bA RE HERKEE Adjusting sound effects Changing connection settings Changing system settings sssssssssssssessseeeeenene meme Upgrading software 24 Upegraditig fronta PO ces crack saat aia ides bccn RE ERE RENTEN EE EAE 24 Upgrading via ati SD Gard osssee eee ro roe ee teiv e n RP H px EEE i 25 Technical data 26 INTRODUCTION The Konftel 55 is a conference unit that can be connected to your desktop phone your mobile phone and your computer to obtain crystal clear powerful OmniSound HD audio in your virtual meetings OmniSound HD audio technology with full duplex echo cancellation and static reduc tion in full bandwidth 20 24000Hz The telecomm
8. bile or desktop phone and combine it with for example a Skype call on the computer Audio bridge combinations other than a phone and computer are not possible Find out more about audio bridging on page 13 DESCRIPTION BATTERY The battery is charged in the Konftel 55 either via the power adapter provided or via USB It takes about 4 hours to fully charge an empty battery using the power adapter and about 5 hours via USB D The Konftel 55 has to be connected to a USB port that produces power e g on a computer in order to charge the battery Note that it takes much longer to charge via USB if the Konftel 55 is turned off Inserting a battery c Push the battery cover forwards to remove it c Insert the battery in the Konftel 55 with its contacts towards the pins in the bottom of the battery compartment c Slide the battery cover back into place USING THE KONFTEL WITH A DESKTOP PHONE The Konftel 55 transforms your desktop phone to a conference phone with OmniSound HD Unlike the integrated speaker function of many desktop phones you enjoy a high sound level full duplex two way audio and efficient echo cancellation and static reduc tion OmniSound HD performs over the full audio bandwidth 100 24000 Hz but the technologies in today s telecommunications networks do not allow the full bandwidth to be used This has an effect on the sound quality The Konftel 55 is connected using a desk phone adapter a
9. ccessory which is installed between the phone and handset The adapter allows you to transfer calls between the Konftel 55 and the handset by pressing a button The Konftel 55 can be connected to all digital phones corporate networks and in many cases to analogue phones too traditional telephone sockets in the home D Note that some desktop phones can also be connected via their headset jack See Using the Konftel with a mobile phone on page 9 CONNECTING TO A DESKTOP PHONE c Unplug the telephone handset cable from the phone and connect it to the desk phone adapter c Connect the desk phone adapter to the phone and the Konftel 55 as illustrated below The i button is displayed on the Konftel 55 Make a test call to check that the receiving party has a good sound level see page 20 D The sound level produced by phones varies between the different makes The Konftel 55 s microphone level may therefore need adjusting to ensure good sound quality for the other call participants The setting is saved in the Konftel 55 and is used each time a phone is connected via the adapter USING THE KONFTEL WITH A DESKTOP PHONE MAKING CALLS You can make a call with the phone as usual and then transfer the call to the Konftel 55 or transfer the sound before the call is connected c Press the lli button on the Konftel 55 to transfer the sound from the phone to the Konftel 55 The Wi button and the LEDs light up c
10. ding software is started on the computer the Konftel 55 microphone is also activated OmniSound is now handling full duplex and echo cancellation The blue LEDS on the Konftel 55 also light up at the same time To make a VoIP call use Skype Microsoft Lync an online meeting service or some other VoIP Voice over IP software Adjusting the volume The volume of the computer and the Konftel 55 can be adjusted Press the H button on the Konftel 55 to turn the sound off quickly 12 BRIDGE CONNECTION When bridging a computer and a phone all you need to do is activate both sources of sound OmniSound HD can handle full duplex echo cancellation and static reduction for both the sound sources simultaneously c Press H and depending on which phone is connected press ilg or f Both buttons are lit up and the sound from the computer and phone is audible from the Konftel 55 The volume control gets two level indicators ADJUSTING THE VOLUME The general sound level for the call is adjusted in the normal way by pressing on the right or left hand side of the volume button Adjusting the level of each sound source individually The sound from the computer and your phone can have different levels If each sound source is adjusted individually all the voices in a call will be heard clearly c Press the button on the top of the volume control The volume control is divided into two volume controls mp 13 BRIDGE CONNE
11. gt Make your settings by pressing the buttons and end with the back arrow lt Recor ding ir Keypad tone There is a choice of off discreet and a slightly louder click sound Recording indicator To let people know that a call is being recorded when you call them an audible signal is heard at regular intervals This recording indicator can be turned off 19 SETTINGS CHANGING CONNECTION SETTINGS c Press f Connection in the menu c Make your settings by pressing the buttons and end with the back arrow lt Connecting a mobile phone The Konftel 55 can normally detect when a mobile phone is connected via a cable Some mobile phones do not activate the connection until a call is connected If the mobile phone that is connected is like this and you want the sound activation button on the Konftel 55 to be visible all the time you should select I instead of Auto Desk phone adapter configuration D This setting is only shown if a phone adapter is connected The telephone manufacturers have different ways of using the pins in the phone handset connectors If the adapter does not work with your phone you may need to change the configuration of the pins by moving this setting from 1 to 2 c Activate Ug and lift the handset of you connected phone to check if the phone adapter is working You should hear the connection tone in the Konftel 55 Desk phone adapter microphone level D This setting is only shown if a ph
12. m that uses the microphone starts DESCRIPTION On Off Power save mode Mute microphone off speaker off Mute button c Press the button Z the actual button on the right to turn the microphone off during a call The LEDs show a steady red light and two buttons are displayed c Press the X Z button if you also want to turn the speaker off The LEDs flash red D Note that the buttons on the screen disappear after 5 seconds or if you touch the screen outside the buttons c Press once again the actual button on the right or the button on the screen to turn the microphone and speaker on The LEDs show a steady blue light Power save mode The Konftel 55 has several power save mode levels After five minutes the background lighting fades and after 15 minutes the image on the screen is replaced by a clock Less time if running on battery power The display can also be turned off manually c Press the button D the actual button on the left to turn the display off c Press the display or the button 5 to restore full brightness if power save mode has turned off the display Switching off c Hold down the button 5 the actual button on the left for three seconds c Confirm that you want to switch off the Konftel 55 by pressing v BRIDGE CONNECTION It is possible to establish an audio conference bridge between a connected phone and the computer This means that you can make a call with your connected mo
13. n Skype D OmniSound HD performs over the full audio bandwidth 100 24000 Hz but depending on the equipment in the network and equipment used by the other call participants there may be some factors that limit the sound quality CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER c Connect the computer to the Konftel 55 using the USB cable provided The H button is displayed on the Konftel 55 The button is immediately activated on connection D The computer s operating system normally automatically selects the Konftel 55 as a speaker and microphone If the Konftel 55 is not automatically selected as an audio device in the computer you may have to open the computer s settings and select Konftel 55 If you have an active software program in the computer that is using the computer s built in speakers it may be necessary to restart the program to switch to the new speaker Konftel 55 11 USING THE KONFTEL WITH A COMPUTER USING THE KONFTEL WITH A COMPUTER Using as a computer speaker USB is immediately activated on connection Ed lights up Se 11 39 ENU 7 Konftel 55 The computer normally only activates the speaker in the Konftel 55 if there is no other program running that can use the microphone This means that the Konftel 55 acts as a computer speaker and that the audio processing in OmniSound HD is turned off so that the sound is not altered Using the Konftel as a conference unit When communication software or audio recor
14. ng red Hold microphone and speaker turned off Battery cover Connections Desk phone adapter Power supply Mobile phone Headset 3 5 mm Computer mini USB SD memory card port DESCRIPTION GENERAL The Konftel 55 automatically detects the connections you make Despite the unit s multiple connectivity options it is simple to use and understand because it only displays the buttons that can be used in that particular situation The first time the Konftel 55 is started up the display only shows a menu button If you connect to a computer via USB a button for this is displayed so that you can easily turn the sound on and off Similarly a desktop button is displayed if you connect a desktop phone a headset button if you connect a headset and a record button if you insert an SD memory card A lit button indicates that the feature is active When you press the button it switches between on and off aaran DBRARU Konftel 55 LEDs When a mobile or desktop phone button is activated the blue LEDs light up too indicating that an audio channel is open This does not necessarily mean that a call is in progress since the call is controlled from the connected device the mobile or desktop phone You can move the sound between the Konftel 55 and the phone during a call by pressing the button or liii on the Konftel 55 With a computer connection the LEDs first light up when a communication progra
15. one adapter is connected The level of sound sent by phones to the receiving party varies between the different makes It may be necessary to adapt the microphone level to the telephone in order to adapt this sound level so that the Konftel 55 provides optimal performance and the other participants enjoy quality sound 20 SETTINGS The setting is saved in the Konftel 55 and is used each time a phone is connected via the phone adapter c Activate Ug and make a test call with your phone c Open the m Connection setting in the menu and adjust the outgoing sound until you find the optimal level D When speaking directly into your phone use the sound as a reference level If the other party finds it hard to hear the sound try increasing the level of the outgoing sound from 0 to 1 or 2 If the other party finds the sound loud but distorted try decreasing the level of the outgoing sound from 0 to 1 or 2 Mobile phone microphone level D This setting is only shown if a mobile phone is connected with a cable The level of sound sent by mobile phones to the receiving party varies between the different makes It may be necessary to adapt the microphone level to the mobile telephone in order to adapt this sound level so that the Konftel 55 provides optimal performance and the other participants enjoy quality sound The setting is saved in the Konftel 55 and is used next time a mobile phone is connected Note that since the level
16. page 20 USING THE KONFTEL WITH A MOBILE PHONE MAKING CALLS c Check that the button on the Konftel 55 is lit up blue If it is not lit up press the button c Dial the number on the mobile phone If you have a call in progress on your mobile and want to transfer it to the Konftel 55 simply connect the cable Adjusting the volume The volume can be adjusted when the phone is active Q is lit up As is the practice in the context of telephone communications it is not possible to turn the sound off completely using the volume control Hold c Press to put the call on hold microphone and speaker turned off Transferring calls c Remove the cable from the mobile phone to transfer the sound from the Konftel 55 to the phone Ending calls c End the call on the mobile phone The ai button on the Konftel 55 can remain lit if you want to use the Konftel 55 for future calls too 10 USING THE KONFTEL WITH A COMPUTER The Konftel 55 transforms your computer to teleconferencing equipment with OmniSound HD Unlike normal computer speakers and microphones the Konftel 55 provides full duplex two way audio and efficient echo cancellation and static reduction The computer identifies the Konftel 55 as an echo cancellation device which means that communication software usually leaves the audio processing to the Konftel 55 resulting in better sound quality This can also be manually adjusted for example i
17. played on the Konftel 55 25 TECHNICAL DATA Size Weight Colour Display Buttons Memory Upgrading Power supply AC adapter Connectivity USB Mobile phone Desktop phone Headsets Sound Technology Microphone Coverage range Frequency range Volume Environment Temperature Relative humidity Recommended acoustics Width 222 mm depth 206 mm height 68 mm 640 g Liquorice black and silver Colour LCD 240x320 pixels Touch screen plus on off and microphone switch off SD SDHC memory card support Konftel upgrade utility for Microsoft Windows upgrades Konftel 55 software via the USB connection It is also possible to upgrade via an SD card Phihong PSC12R 100 240 V AC 12 V DC USB 2 0 Mini B For computer connection Modular 6P6C DEC For connection to headset jack optional cable required Modular 8P8C For connection to an IP or TDM desktop phone using a Konftel phone adapter optional Some desktop phones can be connected directly to the phone with a special cable 3 5 mm phone plug TRS TRRS OmniSound HD Omnidirectional Up to 30 m 100 24000 Hz 90 dB SPL 0 5 m 5 40 C 20 80 condensation free Reverberation period 0 5 S Rt 60 Background noise 45 dBA 26 Konftel is a leading company and the world s fastest growing brand within audio conferencing equipment Since 1988 our mission has been to help people around the world to conduct meetings despite distances
18. s can vary from one make to another it may be necessary to make a new adjustment when other mobile phones are connected D The basic setting 0 works satisfactorily for most mobile phones but this setting allows you to fine tune the sound c Activate and make a test call with your mobile phone connected to the Konftel 55 c Open the Connection setting in the menu and adjust the outgoing sound until you find the optimal level When speaking directly into your mobile phone use the sound as a reference level If the other party finds it hard to hear the sound try increasing the level of the outgoing sound from 0 to 1 or 2 If the other party finds the sound loud but distorted try decreasing the level of the outgoing sound from 0 to 1 or 2 Headsets This setting allows you to adapt the headset port for different headsets Most headsets with a 3 5 mm plug have three mono or four stereo interfaces with the microphone s connector furthest out on the top If your headset does not work it may be because it has another position on the interfaces 21 SETTINGS Headset level Sensitivity audio volume can vary from headset to headset It is therefore possible to adjust the volume so that the sound heard seems to be about the same level as when heard via the speakers Warning Use of headphones earbuds at high volumes can damage your hearing A higher volume may be harmful to hearing if you have a high sensitivi
19. t object to a meeting being recorded The participants you call will hear an audible signal at regular inter vals to let them know that the call is being recorded c Inserting an SD memory card in the Konftel 55 The right hand side of the MENU button is a recording button e c Press e to start recording The recording button flashes red and the recorded time is displayed c Press the recording button e again to stop recording The recording is saved on the SD card 16 RECORDER CAPABILITY LISTENING TO A RECORDING You can transfer the card to a computer to play back and edit the recording or you can play it back on the Konftel 55 c Press MENU and select Recordings A list of the recordings on the SD card is displayed Tn 121002 08 36 121 c Press the recording you want to listen to You can pause the playback by pressing and move forwards and backwards 10 seconds by pressing and You can move to any part of the recording you like by pressing on the time line above the buttons Adjust the sound level using the buttons X and 17 SETTINGS c Press MENU The menu opens CHANGING LANGUAGES c Press Bi Language in the menu c Select a language from the list and press the back arrow lt Language Dansk Deutsch Espa ol Francais Italiano Nederlands Norsk 18 SETTINGS ADJUSTING SOUND EFFECTS c Press J Sound in the menu lt
20. ty headset D Note that for safety reasons this setting is reset when you remove your headset This is because another headset that is connected may be more sensitive 22 SETTINGS CHANGING SYSTEM SETTINGS c Press the 89 System button on the menu c Make your settings by pressing the buttons and end with the back arrow lt ime and date Here you can Change the name of your Konftel 55 e Set the time and date for recordings Check software versions e Initiate software upgrades Restore your Konftel 55 to factory settings thereby deleting all settings and saved values 23 UPGRADING SOFTWARE The Konftel 55 is continually being developed with smart features and the software can be upgraded to ensure the unit is always running the latest software version You can upgrade via a USB or via an SD card Note that in upgrade mode the text is always in English whatever language has been selected in the the Konftel 55 The same applies to the software Konftel Upgrade Utility UPGRADING FROM A PC This method requires a PC with Microsoft Windows Installing Konftel Upgrade Utility c Visit www konftel com upgrades and select Konftel 55 c Download Konftel Upgrade Utility c Install the software on your computer Follow the instructions given by the installation program Updating software c Connect your Konftel 55 to the computer using the USB cable c Press MENU select 88 System c
21. unications network technology limits the bandwidth when communicating via the telecommunications network LCD high resolution display with touch buttons where the interface changes according to the connections you make Mobile phone connection via a mobile cable accessory Connection to a desktop phone via a Konftel desk phone adapter accessory which makes it easy to move the sound between the handset and conference phone USB connection to a computer or another USB device that supports handsfree connection Automatic detection of USB playback VoIP calls which means that the OmniSound HD audio processing feature only processes the sound when necessary The sound is not altered when music is played Audio bridge capability between a computer and connected phone Call recorder capability allows you to listen to meetings afterwards or use the Konftel 55 as a dictaphone Battery powered option The battery can be charged via the mains supply power adapter provided and USB Headset connectivity option allows easy switching between headset and speaker func tion Upgradeable Two year warranty MAINTENANCE Clean the equipment with a soft dry cloth Never use liquids DESCRIPTION On Off Power save mode Mute microphone off speaker off Long press On off Short press Turns screen off Touch screen LEDs Steady blue light Sound channel on call in progress Steady red light Mute microphone turned off Flashi
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